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Whist every efforts made 20 ensure accuracy, no lisblitycan be accepted forary errs or omissions. KAL Media Ltd Director Ketie Aman keriegtalmediaco uk Registered adress: KaLMeda Lid Groune Floor The Chestnuts Brewe's End Taeeey ents cv2260) Inside Crochet © A. Mei Ltd 2010, Knitting Welcome to Volume two of The Knitting Collection! ‘This is the second in a range of collectable magazines that aims to bring you the best designs the knitting world has to offer. In these 196 pages, we bring you 48 fantastic patterns from yarn companies, knitting book publishers, independent yarn producers and knitwear designers, all eager to share their patterns with you. We've broken the pattern collection down into four categories: Accessories with patterns for socks, gloves, hats, shawls and scarves; Children’s where you'll find something to knit for the little ones in your life; Men's with patterns for jackets and jumpers that he'll wear every day; and finally, Women's with designs for coats, jumpers, cardigans and more, to see you through the autumn and winter and into spring and summer. We at KAL Media Ltd are in awe at the vast array of designs that yarn can be worked into with two needles - there are so many different shapes, garments and forms that we wanted to bring them all together into this compendium to share with knitters everywhere, ACCESSORIES ea Fa fr = fj = SHEL) From the publishers of Yarn Forward magazine. Volume Two 3Ole TTS 54 ——— Accessories PATTERNS The Knitting CollectionWomen’s PATTERNS CU seksHow to Knit - Essential Techniques How to Knit: ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES If you're a new knitter, this section includes all the information you need to get started — and maybe even attempt some more ambitious stitches... = SLIPKNOT Step |: Putting a slipknot on the Step 2: Pull the ends of the yarn to needle makes the first stitch of the tighten the knot. Tighten the ball end cast-on. Loop the yarn around two _to bring the knot up to the needle. fingers of the left hand, the ball end (on top. Dip the needle into the loop. catch the ball end of the yarn and pull it through the loop. = LONG-TAIL CAST-ON ‘This uses a single needle and produces an elastic Knitted edge like a row of garter stitch, Step 1: Leaving an end about three Step 2: Use the ball end of the yarn. times the length of the required to make a knit stitch, slipping the cast-on, put a slipknot on the needie. loop off the thumb, Pull the yarn end Holding the yarn end in the left to close the stitch up to the needle. hand, take the left thumb under the Continue making stitches in this yarn and upwards. Insert the needle way. in the loop just made on the thumb, 8 | The Knitting Collection Ends ‘The end of yarn left after casting on should be a reasonable length 0 that it can be used for sewing up. The same applies to the end left after casting off. Ends left ‘when a new colour is joined in should be darned in along a seam or row end on the wrong side and can also be very useful for covering up imperfections, such as awkward colour changes. Ends left while working a motif are better darned in behind the motif, Use a blunt-pointed tapestry needle for darning in, ~ CHAIN CAST-OFF Asimple knit-stitch cast-off is used in most of these projects. Knit two stitches, * With the left needile, lift the first stitch over the second, Knit the next stitch. Repeat from * until one stitch remains. Break the yarn, take the end through this stitch and tighten, To cast off in pattern, simply work knit or purl stitches along the cast-off row as they would occur in the stitch pattern,How to Knit Essential Techniques = KNIT STITCH (K) 1 2 Choose to hold the yarn and. needles in whichever way you feel most comfortable, ‘To tension the yarn - that is, to keep it moving evenly = you will need to twist it through some fingers of ‘the hand holding the yarn, Ses seman tt ih i he ing ar hi ng Sundari de Se not he ih wenden eS Taking rn ohne ‘ontinuous o ‘sure it goes from left to right into the Ete “Choose to hold the yarn 3 4 and needles in whichever way you feel most comfortable.” Step: Using he tip ofthe ight Sep 4 lip the stitch off nee Bree gar tee Sareea eatin ‘beriew aeoae = PURL STITCH (P) Hod the saan and tees inthe sameway asformakingas knit stich. A] purl stitch is the exact opposite of a knit stitch, producing a nubbly stitch to the front and a smooth V-like knit stitch on the opposite side, Alternate rows of knit and purl produce stocking stitch. Step Insert the right needle into the first stitch on the left needic. Make sure it goes into the stiteh from right to left. 2 3 4 Step 2: Move the tip ofthe right Step 3:Taking the yarn to the front, Step 4° Slip the stitch off the left needle away from you to draw aloop ‘100 it around the right needle, needle. There is now a new stitch on of yarn through the stitch, the right needte. Volume Two | 9How to Knit - Essential Techniques ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES « continued = DECREASES 1 Decreases have two basic functions: they can be used to reduce the number of stitches in a row, as in armholes and necklines; and, combined with increases, they can create stitch patterns, Right-slanting single decrease (k2tog) Knitting two stitches together takes. smooth sheping with ste? insert the right needle Step 2:Draw the loop through and ea ‘through the front ofthe first two drop the two stitches off the left the second stitch lying on top of stitches on the left needle, then take needle, the Bist the yarn around the necdie Left-slanting single decrease (skpo) Sipping ach eninge st | ‘then lifting the slipped stitch over the knit stitch makes a decrease, with the first stitch lying on top of the second. Step 1: Insert the right needle Step 2: Use the tip of the left needle to knitwise through the front of the first lift the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch on the left needle, and slip it stitch and off the right needle. onto the right. Knit the next stitch, = CABLES Knitting groups of stitches out of sequence creates exciting stiteh patterns. Cables can be worked ‘with two or more stitches and crossed to the front or the back. Front cable (c4f) ‘The stitches in this example are knitted, and this four-stitch eable crosses at the front. A four-stitch back cable (cb) is worked in Step 1: Slip the first two stite Step 2: Knit the two stitches from the exactly the same way, except that 4 cable needle and hold at the front cable needle. the cable needle is held at the of the work, then knit the next two back, so that the cable crosses in stitches from the left needle. the opposite direction. 10 | The Knitting CollectionHow to Knit Essential Techniques Left-slanting double decrease (sk2po) For a double decrease that slants to the left, worked on a right-side row, you'll need to take the first stitch over a single decrease. For a similar-looking decrease worked on a wrong-side row, purl three together through the back of the loops (p3tog tb), ‘Step | Insert the right needle Step 2: Knit the next two stitches ‘knitwise through the front of the first _ together, then lift the first stitch over, stitch on the left needle, and slip it _as shown. To make a right-slanting. onto the right needle. double decrease, simply knit three stitches together (k3tog). Balanced double decrease (s2kpo) Working a decrease that takes one 1 2 = stitch from each side and leaves the centre stitch on top has lots of potential for shaping and for working beautiful stitch patterns. Steph Insert the right needle into the Step |: Knit the next stite, then lift second and first stitches as ifto knit the two slipped stitches over. ‘hwo together, and slip these stitches on to the right needle, = YARN OVER (YO) Is essential to take the yarn over the needle so that the strand lies in the same direction as the other stitches. Working into this strand on the next row makes a hole, but if the strand is twisted, the hole will close up. When the stitch before a yarn over is putl, the yarn. will already be at the front, ready to go over the needle Step |: To make a yarn over between Step 2:To make a yarn over between kknit stitches, bring the yarn tothe a knit and a purl stitch, bring the front as if to purl, then take it over yarn to the front as if to purl, take the needle to knit the next stitch. it over the needle and bring it to the front again, ready to pus. Volume Two | 11How to Knit - Essential Techniques ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES « continued “= INCREASES Here are two of the most basic methods of increasing a single stitch - bar increase and lifted strand inerease, Barincrease on a knit row (kfb) Knitting into the front and the back of a stitch is the most common increase. It's a neat, firm increase, which makes a little bar on the right side of the work at the base of the new stitch. This makes it easy to count rows between, shapings and doesn't leave a hole. Step 1:Knit into the front of the stitch Step 2: Knit into the back of the stitch Step 3: Slip the stitch off the left and pull the loop through, but leave on the left needle. needle, making two stitches on the the stitch on the left needle, right needle. Note that the bar of the new stitch lies on the left Lifted strand increase to the left Lifted strand increase to the right Double increase (mt or mit) (my ‘This is one of the simplest ways to Making a stitch from the strand ‘This right-slanting increase ‘make three stitches out of one, between stitches is avery neat way balances exactly the lifted strand to increase. increase to the left. From the front, insert the left needle From the back, insert the left needle Knit one stitch without slipping it off, under the strand between stitches. under the strand between the stitch- take the yarn over the right needle ‘Make sure the strand lies on the es, It will not lie in the same diree- from front to back then knit the same needle in the same direction as the tion as the other stitches, so knit into stitch again. A small but decorative other stitches, then Knit into the the front of it. hole is left in the fabric. back of it 12 | The Knitting CollectionHow to Knit Essential Techniques F Tit Knitter's. = TWISTS niller’s| ‘wistingaitches s working two oF thece atches out of sequence bul CY Sh catecton ‘without uelng'a cable needle, Thle is an easy way to reste patterne Stil oi aay sthere lines of aitehes trav! ovr the fae of he keting ftch. Sart nat etd Left wist (21) “ollection | Gains ‘This twists worked ona rghtde row. As the stches change place, the (Searen Sat fitch es on top and lant othe left whl the ste behinds worked Press, RRP trough the back of the op £14.99, Step 1: Knit into the back of the ‘Step 2:Knit into the front of the first Step 3: Slip both stitches off the left second stitch, stiteh. needle together. Right twist (t2R) In this right-sided row twist, the second stitch lies on top and slants to the right, while the stitch behind is worked through the back of the loop. Step 1: Knit into the front of the Step 2: Knit into the back of the first Step 3: Slip both stitches off the left second stitch, stitch. ncedle together. “Twisted stitches are an easy way to create patterns where lines of stitches travel over the surface of the knitting.” Volume Two | 13Knitting Collection - Things we like Fighting spirit! When all else fais, knit These cheeky cards wil mind crafty friends what to do inthe event of crisis! RRP £2.19, avaiable for www.tillyflopdesigns.etsy.com $I Here’s a selection of our favourite notions and gizmos to add Jun to your knitting. Ribbit! ‘The perfect rishing touch special kids’ kris. Bamboo luxury Some truly luxurious interchangeable needles and the bag s gorgeous, oo! RRP £60, avalable from wun p2tog.com 14 | The Knitting CollectionKnitting Collection - Things we like Gorgeous spun yarn Ifyoulove handspun, ty out tis lovely merino bend spun fom Esmée's own flock of sheep! ARP £1, vs wu, brighten up your workin progress! RRP around £4.99, fom a selection at www folksy.com/shops/susanbunny Dinky vintage buttons really perkup your knits. RP £4.50, available from www.edamay.com “8 Dropped a stitch? Don't pani! Thishandy mini crochet hook will aways be ‘on hand to get those dropped stitches back on ‘rack! RP £7.16, visit woow.etsy.com/shop/ Sock Knitting We adore tis handy and styl sock knitting project bag with internal pockets forallyour knitting bits to keep socks safe and sound RRP £1475 rom www roseland-bags.co.uk Why have diamonds when you can have yarn? Faunt your lve for kitting on rights out with these delightfuly quicky bbaubes Brooch RRP £650, ftom a selecton at www.maxsworld.co.uk » fol > flowing fals + folows Sm h st + garter stitch inc : eczi) 325mm 3 10 latog + init 2 together kfb + knit into front and back of st 3.5mm, 4 - AIS «nite steek st kwise + knitwise 375mm 5 9 LH + efthand st = make one erin 6 8 mil « make one left mit + make one right ‘45mm 7 ; MC o mance NUIN2 + neetlet/ncede2 Sm 3 6 pe pul ves been 55mm 9 5 pm > plicemarker PSs0 + pass slipped st over 6mm 10 4 wise + purwise een © remain) 65mm 105 3 ei md + round 7mm 10.5 2 TH > righthand RS + ight sce 75mm n 1 SN + siptst $ip0 + si K,passsstover sm + slip marker &mm wy 0 8k + slip fist st sip second st, an then work both together 9mm 13 00 off ighthand needle sus) « sche) Jomm 15 000 stst + stocking stiteh tbl + through back ofloop/s tog + together wt + wrap and tun ‘wyif » with yarn infront WS + wrong side yf» yar forward yo + yarn over yon + yarn over needle ym + yatn round needle CROCHET ch « chain hsp + chain space de + double crachet (US single crochet) htr + halftreble crochet sist + sip stitch ‘tr + treble crochetPattern - Nougat Neckwarmer 18 | The Knitting CollectionNougat Neckwarmer This practical neckwarmer will keep you warm on a chilly day by staying securely tucked into your jacket without any possibility of coming untied. By Susanna IC ABOUT THIS PATTERN Yarn Any fingering or sport weight yarn ~ the original project was knitted with ‘approximately 280 yards (256 metres) of Knit Picks Gloss (70% merino wool, 80% silk; 220 yarels: 50 grams): ‘colour: Bare (Natural) Tension 15 sts and 20 rows = 2in/Sem in 2x3 rib pattern knit circularly (unstretched) Notions Needles: Size US 6/4mm double: pointed of circular needles ‘Stitch marker, yarn needle Finished measurements ‘8x22in or 20x56 Pattern notes Nougat features a decorative lace rb pattern that looks lke strings of tiny cables, However, a cable needle or cable knitting experience is not necessary for a successful project. The mack cables are actually created with a basic slipped stitch sequence followed by a yarn over inn easy to memorize fve-row pattern Although the pattern is written for a fingering yarn, almost any yarn can be Used. The neckwatmer will look equally (great knitted in heavier yarns on larger needles. ‘The finished size can be customized by simply changing the number of cast on stitches in increments of five, Wrap cable pattern (multiple ofS sts Row 1:*P2, 1, k2, 9350: rep from "to Row 2:*P2, kl,yo, kl: rep from * to end. Rows 3-5: *P2,k3;rep from * toend Rep rows 1-5 Neckwarmer Cast on 220 sts 4auipmyoay 7OHNON KEESEPPL I pattern for several more repeats, as desired. Place marker and join for knitting in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. | Finish by working Tin/2Sem in the 2x3 ribbing Work p2,k3 ribbing until work measures approximately 2in/Scm from the edge. Cast off loosely enough for the edge to remain stretchy and comfortable during Start the wrap cable pattern beginning | wear. with the next round and complete approximately Sin/13cm, WRAP CABLE CHART For a taller neckwarmer continue the FINISHING Weave in any remaining loose ends. Block gently, if desired knit yarn over slip 1, knit 2, pass slipped stitch over knit 2 x LE cattemrepeat no stitch SUSANNAH IC eo Renee ee Neue a eae ee ha corey eS a eae en ErerrCaee eng tlanna Green rs studio peer Volume Two | 19Flower Power Shoulder Bag This simple felted bag is a great way to use up those little pieces of coloured wool yarn. by Alice Underwood of Sheepfold ABOUT THIS PATTERN Yarn Approx 200g aran weight fettabte woot (MC). The wool you use must NOT be {@ superwash or machine-washable variety. Photographed version was male in Sheepfold’s Baa Baa Black Sheep wool. Approx 15g aran weight fetable woot in frst contrast colour (C1) Approx 15g aran weight fellable wool in second contrast colour (C2} Notions A pair of 5.5mm straight needles A pair of 4.5mm double-ended needles 2 stitch holders or safety pins Tapestry needle and sewing needle Zip and matching thread Finished measurements 23x27em or 9x10%4in. Pattern notes This bag shape was frst introduced as aknit-and-felt kt by Sheepfoid in Spring 2009 witha striking series of Inca designs on the flap and a secure twisted handle. This has been modemised with a retro flower-power picture on the front, designed exclusively fr this edition of The Knitting Collection. The bag is knitted loosely, ina single piece, then felted in your washing machine, The picture on the front ofthe bag is worked using the Intasia technique. Do not use the Far isle technique because you may find that the pattern won't lie lat ater felting if done that way. itis essential that the three wools used in the design felt to the same level, so we urge you to knit and felt a sample piece using your chosen woo! before embarking on the full bag. The special kt available from Sheepfold to reproduce this bag contains three wools that do, indeed, felt to the same level Also take note that colour may bleed from strong-coloured wool - this can be used to good effect in the wools ifa pale shade such as cream is combined with a stronger colour to give a toning pastel shade, Colour does not bleed out from naturally coloured wools, such as the chocolate brown in this design, which is the colour ofthe sheep whose woo! ‘was used! During the felting process, the bag will shrink considerably and become much sturdier. Its important that you first check that the 3 wools used in the design felt ta similar level, so doa test piece first. The zip closure must be added after ths felting stage, Before you start, wind a few small balls from each ofthe 3 colours to use when knitting the ntarsia design. iis essential that the design is worked using intarsia and not the Fair Isle technique. Bag Using 5mm needles and MC, aston 46 st ait rows ow 12k, pK, ito ast i,k, ii how 2 fen Repeat fom * 0" twice more. This forms astocking stitch section wth 23st mos sth de edge ether sde 1, p1, kl, purl to last 3st, kI, pl Knit 4 rows to give a garter stitch band, then cast offal stitches, Fold the bag at the second fo line with wrong sides together and, aligning the garter stitch band to the first fold line, slip stitch the two formed side seams. HANDLE Using the 4.5mm double-ended needles and MC, pick up and knit4 sts from the first fold line where it extends across the ‘moss stitch band, Work an I-cord on these stitches for 130m (knit, do not turn work and slide slitches to opposite end of need. Repeat to desired length. ‘Transfer these stitches to a stitch holder or safety pin Using the 4.5mm double-ended needles and MC, pick up and knit 4 more sts in IMC from the same stitches in the first fold line, ie immediately behind the frst cord. Work an F-cord on these stitches for 130cm. Transfer these stitches toa second stitch holder or safety pin. “This bag is knitted loosely, in a single piece, then felted ina Now work the 40-sttch, 42-row intarsia. design, continuing the 3 st moss stitch band up either side ofthe piece. Use separate small balls for each section of the design, remembering not to carry yarn across the back ofthe pattern. Repeat from * to * five more times (10 rows), then knit 2 rows to give the fist {old line. Your work will measure approx ‘33cm at this point, from the cast on edge. Repeat from * to ** for anather 90 rows. Your work will measure approx 74cm at this point. Knit 2 rows ta give the second fold line, Repeat from * to ** for another 85 rows, washing machine.” ‘Twist the two -cord handles together, as required, sew the two -cords together then sew firmly to stitches at the opposite end of the frst fold line, again where it extends across the moss stitch band FINISHING Finish off all ends of yarn by weaving into the work, taking care to keep the stitches Inthe intarsia design roughly even, re felting Felting Feltyour bag in the washing machine by placing the knitted bag inside a zippered mesh ag or pilowcase and then in your machine, with a couple of towels or pairs Volume Two 6pg 4apjnoys 4amog 49m0] 4 ESE P SLI 21Pattern - Flower Power Shoulder Bag of jeans to give the necessary agitation. ‘Add a small amount of washing powder, but no fabric conditioner. For the photographed bag, | used 2 washes on 260°C cycle with the time-saving option ‘and 500 spin cycle. A low-level spin, if it’s an available option on your machine, reduces the risk of crumpling your bag. When felted to the desited level, remove from your washing machine, flatten and leave somewhere warm to dry out completely. Attaching zip Turing under the open ends ofthe zip forneatness, sew italong the upper edge of the bag, attaching the second side o the zip to the main body ofthe bag at the fold of the patterned fap. Stockists Kits containing the wool to make this wonderful Flower Power bag are available asa special offer from Sheepfold. Each kit contains sufficient natural dark wool and two contrast shades (red and cream), zip, matching sewing thread and a woven Sheepfold. - INTARSIA CHART label to sew into your felted bag once complete. Each kit costs just £12.50 plus £2.50 p&p to UK destinations - a real bargain! You can either order from the website at wwwsheepfold.co.uk or send a cheque for £15 made payable to Sheepfold, with your name and address to: Sheepfold, Cliburn Mil, Cliburn, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3AW. If you wish to have the kit posted to a country outside the UK, please contact Sheepfold appropriate postage charge. “During the felting process, the bag will shrink and become much sturdier.” 3 DB I.Ccr) r cee Se eee ans Soren ater peers Felted Bags, containing 30 eee 22 | The Knitting Collectionatten EMAIL b OR ao eet rs Socks nts 'Pattern: Climber Cable Socks Climber Cable Socks Cables and gradual changes of colour are a great combination in these socks. By Jon Dunn for Easy Knits ABOUT THIS PATTERN Yarn Basyknits Sushi Sock Rolls Notions ‘A.2.5mm circular needle, 80cm tong This pattern works out to a woman’s medium-sized sock, the cable pattern can reduce elasticity, so for smaller or larger sizes, recommend changing the needle size, originaly knit on 2.5mm needles, increase to 2.75-3mm for a wider leg, or reduce to 2.25 for a slimmerleg. The instructions in this pattem are given as if to knit magic loop with a 80em-long, 2.5mm circular needle, but you can easily adapt this to working on DPNs — just remember that where it states work across fist or second needle, you'd need ‘to work across fist AND second O8 third AND fourth Casting on Using your chosen needle size, cast on for toe-up sock knitting in your preferred method. like to use the magic toe-up cast on, creating an invisible seam, Available here: wwwknitty.com/ ISSUEspringO6/FEATmagiccaston html | cast on 14 sts on each needle tip (28 sts total), Work one round, knitting through the back of each loop (this is to untwist the cast on sts), Next round: Knit 1 mt, knit to last st in section, m1, kl, rep across 2nd section Next round: Knit all sts Repeat these two rounds until you have 34sts in each section (68 sts in total. Set-up round for pattern: Repeat the two toe increase rounds once more, BUT only perform the m1 on the first sections (your instep section) ~ this wll give you 36 sts fon the instep and 34 sts on the sole, Foot I designed these socks so that each spiral ofthe cable pattern started from the outside of the foot and worked its 24 | The Knitting Collection way around the leg, but each sock goes opposite to its partner, | will give 7 set of instructions for the pattern firstly for the right foot and then directly after that step, will give the opposite direction for the left foot. If do nat give alternate directions then you simply do the same for both socks. For the foot, we want the chart to run up the outside of our socks, so we work the following FORTHE RIGHT FOOT \Work the chart sts (Chart A) then K1Tsts across foot, knit al sole sts. FORTHE LEFT FOOT KI THEN work chart sts and then knit remaining sts actoss sole). | find that after about 3-4 repeats it's worth trying the sock on to see how the length is coming along, Once you are just 2in/Scm short of the back of your heel, itis time to start ‘our increases forthe reverse gusset toe- up hee! fap, Heel Gusset Continuing inthe pattern on the instep, we now start increasing on the sole in the same way we did at the beginning: Round 1: nstep knit in pattern, Sole K1, (M1, Knit to last st, M1, KT Round 2: instep: knit in pattern; Sole: kit Work in this manner, increasing on the sole every other round until you have 54 sts, Next round: Instep: knit in pattern; Sole: K27, M1, K27. Tis is done just to take the sole sts up to 55, Next round: Knit across instep in pattern. You will now work the following rows back and forth across the sole sts to turn CHART A the heel Row 1: K37, KF8K1 Wa Row 2: P22, PF, P1 WAT. Row 3: K20, KFS, KI W&i Row 4: P18, PF, P1 WAT. Row 5: K16, KFS, KI Wai Row 6: P14, PF, P1 WaT. Row 7: K12, KFS, KI WAir Row 8: P10, PFS, PT, War. You should now have 63sts on the sole cof your sock, Turn so you have the right side facing once more and knit your way tothe end of the needle, picking up each wrapped stitch and knitting t together with the stitch it wraps. Work across instep once more in pattern. Heel Flap X47, again picking up each wrapped stich and knitting it together with the stitch it wraps. SSK TURN Row 1:SL1,P31, P2TOG, TURN Row 2: (SLI, K1) x 16, SSK, TURN Repeat these 2 rows until al sole sts have been worked, You should now have 33sts in your sole section. On the next round, patter actos instep, work 16 sts across the sole Mi and knit the remainder, you will then be back upto your 34 original sole sts and your hee is complete. Leg This s where we twist the pattern to circle the leg like a snake climbing a tree it sounds much more complicated than it really is. n the pattern, we have 2 distinct cables that run parallel to each other, we're naw going to separate them outand send one spiraling around the leq, The fist thing we need to dois to put our edging border between the 2 cables. #[x[o[x[o] xJofo] x]xlolof«[o] x] 0] o]x]x[ofo]x[o]x[o[x 1[o[x[ofo[TNE/E/TINEIE/T] 0 TN [TINE [#/T] 0 [0] x[ 0 6[xfo[xfolo]x!x[o]o] x] xJo[olo] x|x]o]o]x|x[o[o]x] ol x s[olxfofolo]T\tlo]ol Tilo] o]o/T\Lfolo/T\i fo] o]o] x]o 4 [xfolx]o]o]x]x[o]o]x]x]o}olo]*] x]o]o]x] x]o]o| x]o]x 3 [of x[ofo FET NET TNE E/T NETH 0 [0] x] 1 [olxfefo[xfofolTTlofolbut some may find that too long. ‘Stich marker ~ one required. ‘Tapestry needle Socks (make 2) Cast on 60 stitches using 275mm circular needle. Split stitches into two sets of 30 and join Into aloop, taking carenot to twist. CUFFS ‘The socks are designed with alacy top to the rib. I you prefer, you can just knit a plain ribbing by omitting rounds 1 and 2. Round 1: "2 tog, YO* repeat to end. Round 2: Knit. Round 3:°K',PI* repeat to end. Repeat Round 3 unti the ribbing is desired length. | did six rounds of Round 3 but make longer or shorter as desired. PATTERNING Repeat the instructions between the asterisks twice on each round to complete 2 ful circle ofthe sock or even, better, work from the chart Note: Sometimes, the YO lands at the end. of the pattern repeat. Remember to addi 86 | The Knitting Collection nat the star of the following round. Round 1: *?3,K3,P3, PM,K2tog, YO, P5, K2t0g, KI, YO, PI, YO, KI, SSK, PS, YO, 5k Round 2:*P3, K3,P3,K2,P5,K3,P1, 3, 5, Kat Round 3: *P3, K3,P3, YO, SSK, P4, K2t0g, 1, ¥O,K1, PI, K1, YO, K1, SSK Pa, K2t0g, yor Round 4: *P3, K3,P3, K2,P4,K4,P1, Ka, 4, Ka" Round 5:*P3,K3,P3, K2tog, YO.P3, K2tog,K1, YO, K2, PI, K2, YO, KI, SSK P3, YO, SSK Round 6:*P3, K3,P3, K2,P3,K5,P1, KS, *P3, K3,P3, YO, SSK, P2, K2t0g, 1, YO, K2t0g,K1, YO, PI, YO, KI, SSK, YO, KI, SSK, P2, K2t0g, YO" Round 8: *P3, K3,P3, K2, P2, 6, PI, K6, 2, Ka" Round 9: *P3, K3,P3, K2t0g, YO. P1, K2t0g, KI, YO, K2tog, KI, YO, KI, PI, KI, ‘YO, K1,SSK, ¥O, K1, SSK,PT, YO, SSK* Round 10: *P3,K3, P3,K2, PI, K7, P1,K7, PK" Round 11: *?3,K3, P3, YO, $5K,P3, K2t0g, K1YO, K2, PI, K2, YO, K1, SSK, P3, K2t0g, yor Round 12: *P3,K3, P3,K2, P3,K2, P1,K2, PT, K2, PT, K2, P3, KZ Round 13: *P3,K3, P3,K2tog, YO, P2, K2t0g, KI, YO,P1, K2t0g, YO, P1, YO, SSK, PI, YO,K1, SSK, P2, YO, SSK* Round 14: *°3,K3, P3, K2,P2,K2, P2,K2, PI, K2, P2,K2, P2, K2* Round 15: *P3,K3, P3, YO, KI, SSK, PS, YO, ‘SSK, P1, K2tag, YO, PS, K2t0g, KI, YO" Round 16: *P3,K3, P3,K3,P5,K2,P1, K2, A PS, Ka" Round 17: P3,K3, P3,K1, YO, K1, 95K, 4, K2tog, YO, PI, ¥O, SSK, P4, K2t0g, KI, 7 YO,KI* Round 18: *P3,K3,P3, K4,P, 2, PI, K2, 4, Ka? Round 19:*P3,K3, 3, K2,YO,K1, SSK, 3, YO, SSK, PI, K2t0g, YO, P3, K2tog, KI, YO, 2" Round 20: *P3,K3,P3, 5,3, 2,P1, K2, 73, KS Round 21: P3,K3,3,YO,K1, SSK, YO, Ki, 58K, P2, K2t09, YO, PI, YO, SSK P2, K2t0a, 1, YO, K2tog, kt, ¥O* Round 22: *P3,K3,P3, K6,P2,K2,P',K2, 2, K6t Round 23: *P3, K3, 3, K1, YO, K1,SSK,YO, 1,554, PT, YO, SSK. PI, K2t0g, YO, PI, 20g I, YO, K2t09, Ki, YO, KI* Round 24: *P3,K3. 3, K7,P, K2,P1,K2, PI, KP Round 25: "P3,K3,P3,K2, YO, K1 SSK, P3, K2tog, YO. PI, YO, SSK.P3, K2tog. KI, YO, a Round 26: *P3,K3,P3,K2,P1,K2,P3,K2, 1, K2, 3, K2, PI, K2* Round 27: *P3,K3, 3, YO, SSK,P1, YO KI, 58K, P2, YO, 8K PI, K2t0g, YO, P2,K2tog, 1, ¥O,P1, K2t0g, YO" ound 28: *P3,K3, 3, K2,P2, K2,P2,K2, 1, K2,P2, K2,P2,K2" Complete 2 full pattern repeats before starting the heel. HEELFLAP 3, K3,P3, remove marker, work on next 2 sts. After the fist row, push the remaining 9 sts round the loop allowing you just 1o work on the 21 sts. Row 1:°51 purhvise, K1* to last st. KI. Row 2: Si puriwise,P to end, Repeat rows 1 and 2 16 times more. (17 times in total ~34 rows) HEELTURN. Row 1:51 1,KI1,S5K.K1, tur. Row 2:51 1, P4, P2t0g, PT tur,Row 3:S11,K5, SSK, K1 tur. Row 4:5I 1, P6, P2x0g, PY, turn, Row 5:SI 1, K7, SSK, KT tur. Row 6:1 1, P8, P2x0g, PY, turn, Row 7:11, K9, SSK, K1, tur. Row 8:SI 1, P10, P2t0g, PI, turn Row 9:511, K12. (13 ts) Pick up 17 sts along edge of heel flap. Pattern across front 39 sts (You should be on first row of pattern again) Pick up 17 sts along other edge of heel flap. Place marker. (86 sts in total) $990 ]D01UDI0g EEN Sep yl] Gusset Knit sole and keep the pattern going on the instep: Round 1:K to last 3 sts before start of pattern. K2tog, KI. Pattern across the top. At the end of the pattern, K1, SSK knit to marker, BOTANICAL SOCKS CHART Round 2: nit to start of pattern. Pattern across the top. Knit to marker. fo] T T t Z v -|-|-Jo] 7/-[-|-[9\-71-1-1-19] -[|-|7|-[|-|-|-fe|-|-|-/-|-ol-|-|-71- | Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until 62 sts remain (24 rounds in total) Remove marker on last round fol] 7 Foor Carry on maintaining pattern on the top, stocking stitch on the bottom, without further shaping until you have knit four and a half repeats ofthe pattern in total from the cuff Half a repeat is up to Round 14 of the pattern. Stop as soon as you've completed the last row of pattem. Redistribute stitches equally, 31 stitches ton each needle, making sure there are 15, stitches on each side of the centre purl stitch ofthe pattern on one needle. o T r r Zz NSSECENEEEC NI-[-|-lel-NI-I-I-le| /-|-|-lol- fel [-Fe I= Jols] -lol-KI-Jol-NI-Jol- I-Ie] -|-I-JoI SHAPE TOES Having just finished the patterning: -|-|-[e-N-|-[-1e| -|-|-Jel-KI-I-]-Ie) -}-]-le[= Round 1:1, SSK, K to last 3sts on needle, k2t0g,K1. Then, working on top section: 1, SSK, Ktolast3 sts, K2tog, KI ol-|-I-1-le-I--I-lol-NI-lol-N/=lol-h I lol= ol-|--1-le-I--1-l9l-171-lel-7 [lo l-17 ol -|-Jol-|--|-I-Jo|-|--I7|-lol-I7 |-lel— =|-J9|-|-|---o[-[- | NECENEOENEOE ol-I7/-lol= 120 19 18 17 16S 4 3 110-9 B76 5 a 3 Round 2: Knit Key: 1 kot © pur 7 Weg Nak Repeat Rounds 1 and ? eight times total af 16 rounds) uni 30 sts remain MET rng ent FINISHING SE Cp DEE Use Kitchener stitch and a tapestry Berea eee needle to finish toe. Volume Two | 37Bee eB a =Dazzle Shawl A large, stunning shawl worked in one piece with a knitted-on border. ABOUT THIS PATTERN Yarn YarnAddict, Silky Merino Lace, 80% merino/20% silk, 100g, 1200m/13310yd, Sky Blue, I skein Tension Work 16 sts and 32 rows to measure 4x4in/ 10x10em in side panel stitch pattern using 3.75mm needles. Shawl Caston 49 st. Workall rows as follows: RS: K2, work Side Panel Main Char, work Main Chart for centre panel, work Side Panel Main Chart, k2 WS: 2, pto last 2s, 2 ‘Work Main Chart times and AT THE SAME TIME work Side Panel Set Up Chart once and then continue working Side Panel Main Chart until you've worked main chat 4 times. (The side panel repeats do nat match up withthe centre panel repeats Border Cast on 9st. Work Border Beginning and End Chart for Brows total. Work Main Border Chart pattern rep 30 times. Work Beginning and End Chart for 10, rows total Cast off on last row using Russian cast off. When attaching the first row of the border chart to the main body, make sure the RS of the main body is facing you. ANNIKEN ALLIS eee aia Tera Co eC eon am By Anniken Allis Notions A pair of 3.75 (US 5) needles ‘A3.75mm circular needle, 8Ocm-tong ‘Stich markers Tapestry needle Finished measurements Length (down the centre of the shaw) 36in/91em. Width (wingspan): 9ain/ 238m Side panel main pattern Row 1 (RS}:yo, K2, yo, ssk 3, k2t0g, yo, 1, yo, 55k, K3, K2t09, yO, K2, yo. Row 3:yo, kd, yo, ss, kl, K2t0g, yo, K3, yo, 8k KT, K2t0g, yo, k4, yo. Row 5:yo, kl, K2109, yo, KI, yo, sk, K3, K2t0g, yo, KI, yo, Ss, k3,K2t09, yO, KT, yO, ssk KI, yo. Row 7:y0, Kl, 209, YO, K3, Yo, 5K, KI, 2tog, yo, K3, yo, ss; ki, K210g, yo, K3, yo, 8k K1,Y0. Row 9:0, k3, K2t09, yo, KI, yo, sk, K3, 420g, yo, kl, yO, Ss, K3,K2109, yO, KT, YO, sk K3, yo. Row 11:0, K3,k2t09, Yo, 13, yO, 58K Kl, K2tog, yo, K3, yo, ssk KI, K2t0g, yo, K3, yo, 5k 13, yo. Row 13:y0,k5,k2t0g, yo, KI, yo, 55k K3, 42g, yo, KI, YO, Ss, K3,K2%09, YO, KT, 0, sk, KS, yo. Row 15:0, k5,k2109, Yo, K3, yo, 8% Kl, K2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk k,K2t0g, yo, K3, yo, 8k K5, 90. Side panel set-up pattern Row 1 (RS}:y0, kyo 0, K3, yo. 0, KS, yo. yO, KI, 2t09, yO, KI, yO, Ss, KI Yo. 0, ki, K2t09, yo, K3, yo, Ss, KI, yo. 0, K3,K2109, YO, K1, 0, 384 13, Row 13:0, k3,k2t0g, yo, K3, yo, ss, K3, yo, KS, K2tog, yo, kT, yo, ssk, KS, Pattern notes ‘Shauwl is worked from the top down with border knitted on sideways at the end. impys 212z0d EEIRSEPI Slip frst st of every row. recommend placing a stitch marker between side panels and centre panel. Row 17: 0, KS, K210g, yo, k3, yo, ssk, KS, yo. Main pattern Row 1 {RS}: KI, yo, K3tog, yo k2, yo, Ssh ye, k3t0g, yo, kl, yo, sk, yo, k3tog, yo, K2, 0, 58k YO, K3t0g, YO, K2, o, Ss, yO, 3109, 40,1, yo, sk, yo, K3t0g, yo, K2, yo, sk, K2 Row 3:K', sk yo, k4,y0,sI1 K2t09 p50, 40,13, yo, I K2tog ps0, yo, kd yo, IT 2109 ps0, 0, kA yo, IT K2t09 ps0, yo, 16, ys K2tog psso, yo, ke yo, 20g, i Row 5:42, o, ss, yo, 55 K3,yo, sk yo, Kt0g, yo. 43, 2109, yo, 2109, yO. yO, 5k, yO, sk, 3, yo, Sk, yO, K3t0g, yo, KB, 42109, yo, kl, yo, 12. Row 7:43, yo Ss, yo, 5 K3,yo, IT K2t09 550, o, k3, k2t0g, 0, K2t0g, yo, 3, yo, 55k, yo, Ss, K3, yo, I K2t0g ps0, 0,3, k2t09, yo, 2409, 90,13, Row 9:4, yo ssk, yo, ss K7, k2t09, 90, 2109. y0, KS, yo, 55k, 0, 58k K7, K2t09, yo, F209, yo, ka Row 11:K5, yo, ssk, yo, ss, KS, k2tog, yo, k2tog, yo, K7, yo, Sk yO, Ss, K5, K2t0g, yo, k2tog, yo, ks, Row 13: 6, yo, ssk, yo, Ssk, K3, K2t09, yo, k2tog, yo, k9, yo, sk, yo, ss, k3, K2t0g, yo, k2tog, yo. Row 15:K2, yo, ssh, K3, yO, sk, yo, ssh, 1, k2t0g, yo, 20g, yo, k3,K209, yo, k1, 0, SS, 3, yo, sk, yo, 88k, KI, K2t0g, yo, k2tog, yo, 43, k2t0g, yo, 2. Row 17:3, yo, sk; K3, yo, Ssk, yo, sIT Volume Two | 39Pattern: Dazzle Shawl k2t0g pss0, yo, K2t09, yo, k3,K2t09, yo, 13, yo, 8k, 13, yo, ssk yo, IT K2t09 psso, Yo, K210g, yo, k3, K2t0g, yo, K3. Row 19:7, yo, K3tog, yo, KT, yo, K3, k3t0g, yo, KI, yo, s!1 K2t0g p55, 13, yo, Ka yo, sk, yo, k3tog, yo, kT, yo, k3, k3tog, yo, k1, yo, si k2t0g ps0, K3, yo, KI, yO, 3t0g, yok Row 21:1, ssk, yo, k3,y0,k1, tog, yo, 3, yo, sI1 k2t0g psso, I, yo, K3, yo, sI1 0, yo, k3, yo, KI, KSt0g, yo, 43, yo, sI1 K2%0g psso, KI, yo, K3, yo, k2t09, KI Row 23:K2, yo, ssk, yo, KSt09, yO, k2, yo, Sk, yo, K3t09, yo, k2, yO, sk, yo, k3tog, 0, KI, YO, 55k, Yo, K3%0g, yo, K2, yO, sk, yo, 3tag, yo, K2, yo, ssk, yo, K3t0g, yo, k2. Row 25:3, yo, sll K2t0g psso, yo, kd, yo, sI1 K2t0g psso, yo, ké, yo, sI1 K2tog sso, Yo, K3, yo, sl K2t0g ps, yo, kd, yo, si 0,0, k4, yo, sIT K20g p50, yo, yo, K3tog, yo, 3, k2tog, yo, 20g, yo, KI, yo, ssk, yo, sk, K3, yo, ssk, Yo, K3t0g, yo, 3, K2t0g, yo, K2t0g, yo, KT, Yo, sk, yo, sk, K3, yo, sI1 K2t0g pss0, yo, ki Row 29:K 1, sck, yo, k3, k2t0g, yo, k2t0g, Yo, K3, yo, $k yO, sk, K3, yo, sIT K2t0g sso, yo, k3, K2t0g, yo, K2109, yo, k3, yo, Sk, YO, ss, k3, yo, K2t0g, ki Row 31:K5, k2t0g, yo, K2t09, y0,K5, yo, ssk, yo, ss, k7, K2t0g, yo, K210g, yo, KS, yo, Sh, YO, Sk, KS. Row 33:Ké, k2t0g, yo, k2t0g, yo, K7, yo, 55k, YO, Ss, K5, K2t09, yO, K2109, yo, K7, YO, sk, yo, sk, kd, Row 35:K3, k2t0g, yo, K2t09, yo, K9, yo, sk, yo, sk, k3, K2t0g, yo, K2t0g, yo, k3, yo, Sk, YO, Sk, K3. Row 37:K2, 42109, yo, k2t0g, yo, 3, 20g, yo, K1, yo, SS, k3, Yo, ssk, yO, Sk, 1, k2tog, yo, k2t0g, yo, 3, k2tog, yo, Kl Yo, ssk,k3, Yo, 88k, yO, sk, K2 Row 39:7, k2t0g, yo, k2t0g, yo, 3, 20g, yo, K3, yo, ss, K3, yo, ss, yo, SIT k2t0g ps0, yo, k2tog, yo, k3, k2t0, yo, 3, yo, 55k 13, yo, sk, yo, 5k, KI Row 41:K2, yo, s!1 k2tog psso,k3, yo, kl, 0, ssk, Yo, 3t0g, yo, kl, yo, k3,K3%09, yo, Ka, yo, sI1 k2tog sso, k3, yo, kT, yo, ss, Yo, K3t0g, yo, KI, Yo, K3,K3109, yo, k2 Row 43:43, yo, s!1 k2tog psso, kl, yo, k3, 0, sI1 K2%09 pss0, yo, K3,yo, I, K3t09, yo, k3, yo, sl k2tog psso, KI, yo, k3, yo, sIT 20g ps50, yo, 3, yo, KI, K3t09, yo, K3. 40 | The Knitting Collection Border beginning & end pattern Row 1 (RS): K4,K2109, yo, k2, 5) Row 2 (WS):?1, p2tog, yo, pé. Row 7: K2, yo, k2t09, yo, k2t0g, yo, Kl, 2t0g, yo, K2, 8. Row 8:P1, p2to9, yo, p10. Row 9: K2, yo, k2t0g, yo, k2tag, yo, K2t09, yo, K2109, yo, k2, SI. Row 10:1, 2t0g, yo, p17 Main border pattern Row 1 (RS) K2, yo, K2t09, yo, k209, yo, 12,51 Row 2(WS):P1,p2t0a, yo, 7 Row 3:42, yo, k2t09, yo, KI, 2109, yo, 2,5) Row Row 0,42, $1 Row 6:1, p2t09, yo, Row 11:K2, yo, k2t0g, yo, K2t09, yo, k2t0g, yo, KI, K2%09, yo, k2, SI Row 12:P1, p2t09, yo, p12. Row 13:2, yo, k2t0g, yo, 209, yo, 2tog, yo, k2t0g, yo, k2tog, yo, K2, Si Row 14:P1, 9209, yo, p13. Row 15:R80 7 times, k4, k2t0g, yo, k2, SL Row 16:P1, 209, yo, p6 1, p2tog, yo, p8. YO, K2t0g, Yo, 2209, yo, K2tog, “Whether you prefer to work lace from charts or from written instructions, both are provided here for you.’ SIDE PANEL SET UP CHART X Fach to sth 7 Keto sts ten acre teh N Seema tin sy me aati SIDE PANEL MAIN CHART 7) fel {3 Ss monn fo eee anda wwe entered ime dP oes 7 eo xan am ennMAIN BORDER CHART FEOSEPSYI 7 Bier mgr cr, y. Bitece eens stereos BORDER MAIN CHART BEGINNING AND eee aR eee RLS bee END iT (9| 0 oe AloNo Ao O AO! o slo LP Nel No Saeko apes a <3 x [= BCL aise tt ano ee Silo ot sia asc sie eiet toler ola Ree oe aadSol etn ono one Bee @ Saiee Sar et mecca tect reine! BSCE See Saat pat folio folae sal ta pists tate 7° Spee Sosa Stet 2 Soret a evortNs at fo Rott a lea : a0 foqeNo a 06 Sete st°7 Jaleo Sine. BREE fat olatNat tala aaa Stscit mt o A Kees sees test 0 =—= N Banoo anton, sarc tn at tnt, ree taeda he 2 te an hon ch TTT es et yy stetoo me Berea ae own ane AE Woschas nga atone 9 Volume Two | 41.Cold Weather Set ‘Super chunky yarn will keep you super-warm this winter! ABOUT THIS PATTERN Yarn Wendy Serenity Super Chunky, 1009 Photographed using Shades 1711 Peony, 1703 Loden and 1705 Thistle Tension Scarf and Mitts: 10 sts and 14 rows to ‘10cm/4in over st st on 10mm needles, Barflap Hat: 12 sts and 20 rows to 10cm/4in over g st on 8mm needles. I, there are too many stitches to 10cm ‘then your tension is tight and you will need to change your needle to a larger size, Ifthere are too few stitches to 10cm then your tension is loose and you will need to change your needle to a ‘smaller size, Notions ‘A pair of 10mm (UK 000, USA 15) needles for the searf and mitts A pair of 9mm (UK 00, USA 13) needles for the scarf and mitts A pair of 8mm (UK 0, USA 11) Wendy Knitting Needles for the earjlap hat Abbreviations K- Knit; P - Purl; st(s) - stitch(es); st st stocking stteh (1 rowknt, 1 cow purl); g st - garter stitch (every row: kit) ep ~ repeat rem ~ remaining; sso ~ pass slipped stitch over s|~ sip; tog together; Mi ~ make 1, pick up loop before next stand workinto the back of itsem~ centimetres in~ inches. Mittens ‘Work the right mit first, as follows: Using 9mm needles, cast on 19 sts. Row 1 (RS): K1, *P1, KI, rept from *to By Wendy Wools SIZE & YARN GUIDE Jas 404302 P10D EEIROSEREYI fcauy wiTu Hoop ArrHOK uz mom van ‘ ate vm cera De saan van 1 ae warwrriteanriare ONE SIE TO,ETHEAD 4g = » ts van ' ate end Next row (22013 ines Row 2:1, * Ki, P1, rept from * toend. ‘These 2 rows form rib. Work in rib fora further 7 rows, ending with a wrong side row. Row 10: ib to lasts, inci last st. 20 sts Change to 10mm needles. Starting with a K row, work n st st throughout as follows: Work 2 rows, ending with a wrong side row. ‘SHAPE THUMB GUSSET Row 1 (RS}:K10, M1, K3, M1, K7.22 ts Work 1 row. Row 3:10, M1, K5,Mi,K7,24 sts Work 1 row. Row 5:10, M1, K7,Mi,K7, 26 sts Work 1 row. ‘SHAPE THUMB [Next row (RS): 17, Inc in next st, tur. ‘Next row: P7, inc in next st *"*™ Work a further 4 rows on these 9 ts, ‘ending with a wrong side row. [Next row (RS): {K2t0g, Ki] 3 times. 6 sts Break yarn and thread through rem 3 sts. Pall tight and fasten off securely Join thumb seam. With right side facing, rejoin yarn at base lof thum®, pick up and knit 1st from base of thumb, K to end. 20 sts Work further 11 rows, ending with a wrong side row. SHAPE TOP Next row (RS): [3 1, KI, psso, K6, K2t0g) twice, 16 sts. Next row: Purl Next row: [sl 1, K1, ps0, K4, K2t0g] twice, 12sts Next row: [P20g, P2, P2tog] twice, Cast offrem 8 sts. Lert MITT ‘Work as given for right mitt to *. SHAPE THUMB GUSSET Row 1 (RS): K7, M1, K3, M1, K10.22 sts. Work 1 row. UCN mean eR TRC mC Reo ene Rc epee! uper chunky warm, winter yarn. You won't stop at ju ea Volume Two | 43Pattern Cold Weather Set Row 3:K7, MI, K5,MI, K10.24 sts, Work 1 row. Row 5:K7,M1,k7, M1, K10. 26 ts Work 1 row. SHAPE THUMB Next row (RS): 14, incin next st turn, Next row: P7, inc in next st. Complete as given for right mitt from **, MAKING UP Join side and top seam by top sewing. WENDY WOOLS Wendy Wools stock quality hand knitting rany Hat with ear flaps EARFLAPS (MAKE 2) Using &mm needles, cast on 3 Rows 1-4: rit. Work in garter st, inc 1 stat each end of next and every fll 4th row unt there are 9sts Work a further 7 rows Break yar and leave stson a holder. ‘MAIN SECTION Using 8mm needles, cast on 8 sts, turn a aaa Ded ee rer ce Peron ts 44 | The Knitting Collection and with right side facing, knit across 9 sts of first earflap, turn and cast on 21 sts, | turn and with right side fecing, knit across 9 ts of second eatflap, turn and cast on B sts. 55:sts Work 19 rows in garter st SHAPE CROWN Rows 1 (RS):* K7, K2tog, rept from * to last st, K1.49 sts, Row 2:Purl Row 3:*K6, K2t0q, rept from *to last, KI. 3 sts Row 4: Purl. Row 5:*K5, K2tog, rept from *to lasts, KI. 37 sts Row 6: Purl Row 7:*Ké, K2tog, rept from *to last, KI. 31 sts. Row 8: Purl. Row 9:*K3, K2tog, rept from *to lasts, KI. 25 ts Row 10: Put Row 11:*K2, K2tog, rept from* toast st, KI. 19sts. Row 12: Pur Row 13:"K1, K2tog,rept from * tolast st KI 13sts. Row 14: P1, *P2tog, rept from * to end. Break yarn and thread through rem 7 sts Pull up tight and fasten off securely. MAKING UP Join back seam by top sewing. Using 6 strands of yarn make 2 pai, each 1Ocm/din long and knot one end to form tassel Attach plats to centre of cast on edge of each eatflap. Scarf with hood Using 10mm needles, cast on 31 sts loosely Row 1: *K2,P2,rept from * to last 3 sts, 2, PI Rept ths row until work measures 280cry/110¥sn from cast on edge. Cast off loosely POCKETS To place pockets, measure up 20cm/8in from each end and fold forward. Top sew the side seams. Sew top of pockets 7.Scrw/3in from each edge. Hoop Measure to centre of scarf and top sew dovin one side for 30crn/11%inACCESSORIESPattern: Silk Garden Hat & Wristwarmers Basti cal ora Pirate Silk Garden Hat & Wristtoarmers 46 | The Knitting CollectionSilk Garden Hat & Wristwarmers A small amount of luxurious yarn makes these a great gift set. ABOUT THIS PATTERN Yarn [Noro Sitk Garden (45% Silk, 45% ‘Mohair, 10% Wool; 100m per 50g ball) = 2.x 50g balls Tension 18 stitches and 24 rounds over. 10em/4in square in the round using 4.5mm needles. Notions 4.5mm circular needle, 40cm/16in 4.5mm double-pointed needles 4mm double-pointed needles Stitch marker or safety pin. Stitch holder Suitable for adventurous beginner knitters. Aquick-knit set for gift giving or just for yourself Hat Using the circular needle, cast on 96 (108) stitches. Place marker for beginning of round and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist. Ribbing round: *K1 p1; repeat from *to end of round. Repeat the Ribbing round 7 more times. Body round: Knit ll sts. Repeat this ound until hat measures 16.5crv/6%sin {17cm/6%in] from lower edge. DECREASE FOR CROWN Note: When hat gets too small to work comfortably on circular needle, change to double-pointed needles Size Large Only Next round *k2tog,k7; repeat from * to tend of round. 96 sts Work round even, Both Sizes Round 1: K2tog, k6;epeat from * to end of round. 84 sts Round 2 and ll even rounds: Knit. Round 3: *K2tog, kS; repeat from * to end By Kate Atherley SIZE & YARN GUIDE HAT CIRCUMFERENCE of round. 72 sts Round 5: *K2to9, k repeat from * to end of round. 60 sts Round 7: *K2t09, 3; repeat from * to end of round. 48 sts, Round 9: *K2t09, k2: repeat from * to end of round. 36 sts, Round 11: *K7t0g, k1; repeat from * to fend of round. 24 sts, Round 13: *K7t0g; repeat from * toend of round. 12 sts Break yarn, leaving a 1Scm/6in tall and pull through final stitches to close Weave in ends to finish, Wristwarmers Start working from the upper cuff, as fll: Using smaller double-pointed needles, cast on 36 (40) stitches. Distribute across your needles, and join for working in the round. Note or mark the beginning of the round, Ribbing round: *K1 pt; repeat from * to lend of round. Repeat the Ribbing round until wristwarmer measures 2Scm/Tin from easton edge. Next round: Change to larger double pointed needles, and knit al sts. Continue, knitting all rounds until piece measures 6em/2'sin (Bcr/3in). Next round, create thumbhole: Cast off 5 (6) sts, knit to end, Womens Womens L 2 2 a 50 55 on m% a as 195 em ™% e ia 19 2 om backwards loop method, cast on 9(10) over gap, knit to end. 40 (44) sts. Work | more round even, First decrease round: K2tog, k6 (6), ssk, pm, knit to end of round. 38 (42) sts Work I round even, Next round: K2tog, kto 2sts before ‘marker, sk, knit to end of round, Repeat the above two rounds until 32, (36) sts rem, Work until wristwarmer measures 15cm/6in (16crv/6%in) from cast-on, Change to smaller needles and work ribbing round as per upper cuff. Repeat the ribbing round until lower cuff measures 2em/Tin, Cast off loosely. Weave in ends to finish, ua ~-— S4aUlIDM}S141M 7 JOH uapsvy 11S EEESEP LI