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FRONT & BACK
Q King Cole Linendale DK Q Little Wool Shop
(57% cotton, 30% viscose, 01495 239416 or
13% linen, 50g/120m) www.littlewoolshop.com
For yarn quantities and Q Delta Wool Shop
measurements see size table 01772 456535 or
Q A pair of 3.25mm needles www.deltawoolshop.co.uk
Q A pair of 4mm needles
Q 2 stitch holders

TENSION
22 sts and 28 rows to measure
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HOW TO USE 9

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8 P on RS; K on WS
OUR CHARTS 7
Start at the bottom right-hand 6
SHOP 5 Yo
LOCAL! corner. Read right side rows from 4
3 K2tog
Turn to right to left and wrong side rows 2
page 77 from left to right. A row of squares 1 Skpo
represents a row of knitting 15 10 5

LACE TUNIC
DIAMOND PANEL
Worked over 17 sts.
Row 1 (RS) K4, k2tog, yo, K2, P1, K2, yo, skpo, K4.
Row 2 and every alt row P8, K1, P8.
Row 3 K3, k2tog, yo, K3, P1, K3, yo, skpo, K3.
Row 5 K2, k2tog, yo, K4, P1, K4, yo, skpo, K2.
Row 7 K1, k2tog, yo, K5, P1, K5, yo, skpo, K1.
Row 9 K2tog, yo, K6, P1, K6, yo, skpo.
Row 11 K2, yo, skpo, K4, P1, K4, k2tog, yo, K2.
Row 13 K3, yo, skpo, K3, P1, K3, k2tog, yo, K3.
Row 15 K4, yo, skpo, K2, P1, K2, k2tog, yo, K4.
Row 17 K5, yo, skpo, K1, P1, K1, k2tog, yo, K5.
Row 19 K6, yo, skpo, P1, k2tog, yo, K6.
Row 20 P8, K1, P8.
These 20 rows form Diamond Panel.

FRONT
Cast on 103 (113: 125: 135: 147: 157) sts using 3.25mm needles.
Purl 6 rows.

Change to 4mm needles.

Work lower patt section as folls:
Row 1 (RS) K22 (27: 33: 38: 44: 49), yo, K1, p2tog, P53, p2tog, K1,
yo, K22 (27: 33: 38: 44: 49).
Row 2 P24 (29: 35: 40: 46: 51), K55, P24 (29: 35: 40: 46: 51).
Row 3 K23 (28: 34: 39: 45: 50), yo, K1, p2tog, P51, p2tog, K1, yo,
K23 (28: 34: 39: 45: 50).
A large diamond lace panel forms Row 4 P25 (30: 36: 41: 47: 52), K53, P25 (30: 36: 41: 47: 52).
the focus on the front of the tunic
Row 5 K24 (29: 35: 40: 46: 51), yo, K1, p2tog, P49, p2tog, K1, yo,

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FIND YOUR SIZE

SIZE 6-8 10-12 14-16 18-20 22-24 26-28
cm 76-81 86-91 97-102 107-112 117-122 127-132
TO FIT BUST
in 30-32 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 50-52
cm 92 101 112 121 132 141
ACTUAL BUST
in 36¼ 39¾ 44 47¾ 52 55½
cm 56 57 57 58 59 59
LENGTH
in 22 22½ 22½ 22¾ 23¼ 23¼
cm 18 18 18 18 18 18
SLEEVE LENGTH
in 7 7 7 7 7 7

YARN King Cole Linendale DK (50g/120m)

Opal (5246) 8 9 9 10 11 11

SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions. Simply follow
our colour-coded measurements and you’re off.

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K24 (29: 35: 40: 46: 51).
Row 6 P26 (31: 37: 42: 48: 53), K51, P26 (31: 37: 42: 48: 53).
Row 7 K25 (30: 36: 41: 47: 52), yo, K1, p2tog, P47, p2tog, K1, yo, K25
(30: 36: 41: 47: 52).
Row 8 P27 (32: 38: 43: 49: 54), K49, P27 (32: 38: 43: 49: 54).
Rows 9 to 52 Cont in this way sloping the central reverse stocking
stitch inwards by one stitch at each side on every RS row.
Row 53 K48 (53: 59: 64: 70: 75), yo, K1, p2tog, P1, p2tog, K1, yo,
K48 (53: 59: 64: 70: 75).
Row 54 P50 (55: 61: 66: 72: 77), K3, P50 (55: 61: 66: 72: 77).
Row 55 K49 (54: 60: 65: 71: 76), yo, K1, P3tog, K1, yo, K49 (54: 60:
65: 71: 76).
Row 56 P51 (56: 62: 67: 73: 78) K1, P to end.
Lower patt section is now complete.
Tip Place a marker 8 sts from each side of the centre stitch on
needle to denote start and finish of the 17 stitch Diamond Panel.
Row 1 (RS) K43 (48: 54: 59: 65: 70), work Row 1 of Diamond Panel,
K43 (48: 54: 59: 65: 70).
Row 2 P43 (48: 54: 59: 65: 70), work Row 2 of Diamond Panel, P43
(48: 54: 59: 65: 70).
Rows 3 to 20 Rep Rows 1 and 2 another 9 times but working Rows 3
to 20 of Diamond Panel.
These 20 rows set main patt.
Cont in main patt until Front measures approx 49cm from beg,
ending on a Row 20 of Diamond Panel.
SHAPE NECK
**Next row (RS) K36 (40: 45: 48: 53: 57), turn.
Cont on this group of 36 (40: 45: 48: 53: 57) sts for left half of neck.
Next row P to last 3 sts, p2tog, P1. [1 st dec’d]
Next row K1, k2tog, K to end. [1 st dec’d]
Rep the last 2 rows once, then first of these rows again.**
[31 (35: 40: 43: 48: 52) sts]
Work 14 (16: 16: 18: 20: 20) rows straight thus ending at side edge.
***SHAPE SHOULDER
Cast off 6 (7: 8: 8: 9: 10) sts at beg of next row and 3 foll alt rows.

STEP-BY-STEP P2TOG PURL TWO TOGETHER

1 Push the point of your right-hand
needle through the first two
stitches on your left-hand needle,
going from right to left as you would
for a purl stitch.
2 Bring yarn anti-clockwise around
the needle, between the two
needles.
3 Pull the yarn through both
stitches, as you would when
working a purl stitch, and drop both
stitches from the left-hand needle.
4 Purling two stitches together
decreases your stitch count by one,
and the decrease stitch leans to the
right. This is how a series looks on
the right side of stocking stitch.

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Work 1 row straight.

Cast off rem 7 (7: 8: 11: 12: 12) sts.

With RS facing slip next 31 (33: 35: 39: 41: 43) sts (centre sts) on a
stitch holder. Neatly rejoin at neck edge and work 1 row straight.

Next row P to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, P1. [1 st dec’d]

Next row K1, skpo, K to end. [1 st dec’d]
Rep the last 2 rows once, then first of these rows again.

Complete as left half but working 1 more row before shaping

shoulder.

BACK
Work as Front until Back measures 8 rows fewer than Front up to
start of shoulder shaping, ending after a purl row.

SHAPE NECK
Work as Front from ** to **. [31 (35: 40: 43: 48: 52) sts]
Work 2 rows straight.

Complete as given for Front working from *** to end and reversing
shaping on second shoulder.

RIGHT SLEEVE
Cast on 49 (53: 57: 63: 67: 69) sts using 3.25mm needles.
Row 1 (RS) K2, (P1, K1) to last st, K1.
Row 2 K1, (P1, K1) to end.
Lace eyelet lines separate to
complement the rib-free
Rep these 2 rows until rib measures 4cm, ending after Row 1.
shape at the bottom of the tunic
Next row (WS) P2 (3: 3: 3: 3: 1), *pfb in each of next 3 sts, P1 (1: 1: 2:
2: 2); rep from * another 10 (10: 11: 10: 11: 12) times, pfb in each of
next 1 (3: 2: 2: 1: 2) sts, P2 (3: 4: 3: 3: 1).
[83 (89: 95: 98: 104: 110) sts]**

Change to 4mm needles.

Work sloping eyelet patt as folls:
Row 1 (RS) K3, (yo, skpo, K1) to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 2 and every alt row K1, P to last st, K1.
Row 3 K4, (yo, skpo, K1) to last st, K1.
Row 5 K5, (yo, skpo, K1) to end.
Row 7 K6, (yo, skpo, K1) to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 9 K7, (yo, skpo, K1) to last st, K1.

Cont in this way, sloping eyelets by 1 stitch fewer on every

RS row until Sleeve measures 18cm or desired length, ending
after a WS row.
Cast off loosely.

LEFT SLEEVE
Work as Right Sleeve to **. [83 (89: 95: 98: 104: 110) sts]

Change to 4mm needles and sloping eyelet patt.

Row 1 (RS) K3, (k2tog, yo, K1) to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 2 and every alt row K1, P to last st, K1.
Row 3 K2, (k2tog, yo, K1) to last 3 sts, K3.
Row 5 K1, (k2tog, yo, K1) to last 4 sts, K4.
Row 7 K3, (k2tog, yo, K1) to last 5 sts, K5.
Row 9 K2, (k2tog, yo, K1) to last 6 sts, K6.

Complete to match Right Sleeve.

Simple-to-knit diagonal
openwork and a neat rib
FRONT NECKBAND
create a loose airy sleeve With 3.25mm needles and RS facing, pick up and K22 (24: 24: 27:
30: 30) sts evenly down left edge of neck, knit across centre 31 (33:

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Rows 2 to 6 Beg with a Row 2, work 5 rows in rib as on Right Sleeve.
Cast off very firmly in rib.

BACK NECKBAND
With 3.25mm needles and RS facing, pick up and K13 sts evenly
down right edge of neck, knit across centre 31 (33: 35: 39: 41: 43)
sts on holder, finally pick up and K13 sts evenly up left edge of neck.
[57 (59: 61: 65: 67: 69) sts]
Work as Front Neckband.

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KIDS’ STAR JUMPER BACK

BACK STRIPE SEQUENCE Cast on 60 (68: 76: 80: 84) sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A.
*Yarn B 8 rows Row 1 (RS) *K2, P2; rep from * to end.
Yarn D 8 rows Repeat Row 1 until piece meas 3 (3: 4.5: 4.5: 4.5)cm from cast-on
Yarn E 8 rows edge, ending after a RS row.
Yarn F 8 rows
Yarn G 8 rows SIZE 1-2 YEARS ONLY
Yarn A 8 rows Next row (WS) Purl, inc 2 sts evenly across. [62 sts]
Repeat from * once, then cont in Yarn A only.
SIZE 4-5 YEARS ONLY
Next row (WS) Purl, dec 2 sts evenly across. [74 sts]

The back is worked in 6

different shades, in SIZES 2-3 YEARS, 6-7 YEARS AND 8-9 YEARS ONLY
stripes of 8 rows each Next row (WS) Purl.

ALL SIZES
[62 (68: 74: 80: 84) sts]

Change to 4mm needles.**

COMMENCE STRIPE SEQUENCE

Beg with a RS knit row work in st st and Back Stripe Sequence until
piece meas 21.5 (25: 28: 30: 32.5)cm from cast-on edge, ending
after a WS row.

SHAPE ARMHOLES
Cast off 3 (3: 4: 4: 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
[56 (62: 66: 72: 76) sts]
Next row (RS) K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2togtbl, K1.
[54 (60: 64: 70: 74) sts]
Next row (WS) P1, p2tog, purl to last 3 sts, p2togtbl, P1.
[52 (58: 62: 68: 72) sts]
Cont as set, dec 1 st at each end on next 3 (3: 3: 4: 4) rows.
[46 (52: 56: 60: 64) sts]

Cont in st st and Back Stripe Sequence without shaping until piece

measures 31 (36: 40: 43: 47)cm from cast-on edge, ending after a
WS row.
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FIND YOUR SIZE

SIZE 1-2yrs 2-3yrs 4-5yrs 6-7yrs 8-9yrs
cm 51 56 61 67 71
TO FIT CHEST
in 20 22 24 26.5 28
cm 55.5 61 66.5 72 75.5
ACTUAL CHEST
in 21¾ 24 26¼ 28¼ 29¾
cm 33 38 42 45 49
LENGTH
in 13 15 16½ 17¾ 19¼

SLEEVE cm 23 26.5 29 35.5 36

LENGTH in 9 10½ 11½ 14 14¼

YARN King Cole Big Value DK (50g/145m)

Yarn A
Antique Blue (3446)
Yarn B Silver (4057)
Yarn C Mustard (4026)
Yarn D
Antique Lavender (3444)
Yarn E Olive (4091)
Yarn F White (4020)
Yarn G Rust (3443)
3 3 4 5 6
1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1

SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions. Simply follow
our colour-coded measurements and you’re off.

SHAPE BACK NECK Cont as set, dec 1 st at each end as set on next 3 (3: 3: 4: 4) rows.
Next row (RS) K12 (13: 14: 15: 16) sts, slip rem 34 (39: 42: 45: 48) [46 (52: 56: 60: 64) sts]
sts onto a st holder, turn.
Working on these 12 (13: 14: 15: 16) sts only, dec 1 st at neck edge of Cont in patt until Row 74 (78: 78: 78: 78) of Chart is complete.
next 3 rows. [9 (10: 11: 12: 13) sts] Using only Yarn A, cont in st st until piece meas 27 (31.5: 34.5: 37.5:
Work 2 rows without shaping. 40)cm from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.
Cast off.
SHAPE FRONT NECK
With RS facing and working on rem 34 (39: 42: 45: 48) sts, slip next Next row (RS) K16 (18: 20: 22: 24) sts, slip rem 30 (34: 36: 38: 40)
22 (26: 28: 30: 32) sts onto a st holder, rejoin yarn to rem 12 (13: 14:
15: 16) sts, knit to end.
Working on these 12 (13: 14: 15: 16) sts only, dec 1 st at neck edge of
Use the intarsia method to work
next 3 rows. [9 (10: 11: 12: 13) sts] the shooting star motif, taking
Work 2 rows without shaping. care to wrap both yarns around
each other to avoid holes
Cast off.

FRONT
Work as Back to **. [62 (68: 74: 80: 84) sts]
Beg with a RS knit row work 0 (2: 4: 8: 12) rows in st st.

SET CHART
Starting with Row 5 (1: 1: 1: 1), commence working from Chart for
your chosen size AND AT THE SAME TIME when piece meas 21.5
(25: 28: 30: 32.5)cm from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row,
begin armhole shaping as follows:

SHAPE ARMHOLES
Cast off 3 (3: 4: 4: 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
[56 (62: 66: 72: 76) sts]
Next row (RS) K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2togtbl, K1.
[54 (60: 64: 70: 74) sts]
Next row (WS) P1, p2tog, purl to last 3 sts, p2togtbl, P1.
[52 (58: 62: 68: 72) sts]
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CHART KEY
78 Yarn A
77
76
75 Yarn B
74
73
72
Yarn C
71
70 Yarn D
69
68
67 Yarn E
66
65 Yarn F
64
63
62 Yarn G
61
60 K on RS; P on WS
59
58
57 1-2 yrs
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55
54
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52
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50
49
48
47
46
45
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43
42
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40
39
38
37
36
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31
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2
1 right-hand corner.
80 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5
Read right side rows
from right to left and
2-3 yrs wrong side rows from
left to right. A row of
4-5 yrs
squares represents a
6-7 yrs row of knitting
8-9 yrs

STEP-BY-STEP SSK SLIP, SLIP, KNIT

1 Working with the yarn at the back of
your knitting, insert the point of the
right-hand needle into the next stitch
as if to knit, but instead slip the first
stitch onto the right-hand needle.
2 Now slip the next stitch from
the left-hand needle onto the
right-hand needle in the same way
as for Step 1.
3 Push the point of the left-hand
needle through the front of both the
slipped stitches.
4 Bring the yarn around just as you
would for a knit stitch and knit these
two stitches together. You will now
have a single stitch on the right-hand
needle, and your two slipped ones
will create a left-leaning decrease.

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The shoulder button
bands are knitted at
the very end
sts onto a st holder, turn.
Working on these 16 (18: 20: 22: 24) sts only, cont as follows:
Next row (WS) P1, p2tog, purl to end. [15 (17: 19: 21: 23) sts]
Next row (RS) Knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1. [14 (16: 18: 20: 22) sts]
Cont as set, dec 1 st at neck edge on next 2 (2: 2: 4: 2) rows.
[12 (14: 16: 16: 20) sts]
Dec 1 st at neck edge on 3 (4: 5: 4: 7) foll RS rows.
[9 (10: 11: 12: 13) sts]
Work 1 WS row.
Cast off.
With RS facing and working on rem 30 (34: 36: 38: 40) sts, slip
centre 14 (16: 16: 16: 16) sts onto a st holder, rejoin Yarn A to rem 16
(18: 20: 22: 24) sts and knit to end.
Next row (WS) Purl to last 3 sts, p2togtbl, P1.
[15 (17: 19: 21: 23) sts]
Next row (RS) K1, ssk, knit to end. [14 (16: 18: 20: 22) sts]
Cont as set, dec 1 st at neck edge on next 2 (2: 2: 4: 2) rows.
[12 (14: 16: 16: 20) sts]
Dec 1 st at neck edge on 3 (4: 5: 4: 7) foll RS rows.
[9 (10: 11: 12: 13) sts]
Work 5 (5: 7: 7: 7) rows straight, ending after a WS row. (Note first
side is shorter to allow for Back Shoulder Buttonhole Band).
Cast off.
SLEEVES
Cast on 32 (36: 36: 40: 44) sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 1 (RS) *K2, P2; rep from * to end.
Repeat Row 1 until piece meas 3 (3: 4.5: 4.5: 4.5)cm from cast-on
edge, ending after a WS row.
Change to 4mm needles.
Beg with a RS knit row work 14 (14: 10: 10: 10) rows in st st.
Inc 1 st at each end of next row and every foll - (16th: 12th: 14th:
12th) row until you have 34 (42: 44: 50: 56) sts.
Cont in st st without shaping until piece meas 23 (26.5: 29: 35.5:
36)cm, ending after a WS row.
KIDS’ STAR JUMPER
SHAPE SLEEVEHEAD
Cast off 3 (3: 4: 4: 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
[28 (36: 36: 42: 48) sts]
Next row (RS) K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1.
[26 (34: 34: 40: 46) sts]
Next row (WS) Purl.
SIZE 1-2 YEARS ONLY
Work 4 rows in stst.
Dec 1 st at each end of next row as set, then on foll 6th row. [22 sts]
SIZES 2-3 YEARS, 4-5 YEARS, 6-7 YEARS AND 8-9
YEARS ONLY
Dec 1 st at each end of row as set on - (1: 1: 3: 5) RS row(s).
[– (32: 32: 34: 36) sts]
Dec 1 st at each end of – (3: 4: 3: 2) foll 4th rows.
[– (26: 24: 28: 32) sts]
Dec 1 st at each end of – (2: 1: 3: 5) foll RS rows.
[– (22: 22: 22: 22) sts]
ALL SIZES
Work 3 (1: 1: 1: 1) rows in st st.
Cast off.
NECKBAND
Join right shoulder seam.
With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A, pick up and knit
11 (13: 13: 15: 17) sts down left side of front neck, K14 (16: 16: 16: 16)
sts from front neck holder, pick up and knit 15 (17: 19: 21: 23) sts up
right side of neck and 5 sts down right side back neck, K22 (26: 28:
30: 32) sts from back neck holder, pick up and knit 5 sts up side of
left back neck. [72 (82: 86: 92: 98) sts]
Row 1 (WS) *P2, K2; rep from * to last 0 (2: 2: 0: 2) sts, P0 (2: 2: 0: 2).
Row 2 (RS) K0 (2: 2: 0: 2), *P2, K2; rep from * to end.
Rep Rows 1 to 2 a further 1 (2: 2: 2: 2) times, then rep Row 1 once
more.
Cast off.
BACK SHOULDER BUTTON BAND
With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A, pick up and knit
5 (5: 7: 7: 7) sts evenly from side edge of Neckband and 9 (9: 9: 11:
13) sts evenly from back shoulder. [14 (14: 16: 18: 20) sts]
Row 1 (WS) P2 (2: 0: 2: 0), *K2, P2; rep from * to end.
Row 2 (RS) *K2, P2; rep from * to last 2 (2: 0: 2: 0) sts, K2 (2: 0: 2: 0).
Rep Rows 1 to 2 a further 1 (2: 2: 2: 2) times, then rep Row 1 once
more.
Cast off.
FRONT SHOULDER BUTTONHOLE BAND
With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A, pick up and knit
9 (9: 9: 11: 13) sts evenly from front shoulder and 5 (5: 7: 7: 7) sts
from side of Neckband. [14 (14: 16: 18: 20) sts]
Row 1 (WS) *P2, K2; rep from * to last 2 (2: 0: 2: 0) sts, P2 (2: 0: 2: 0).
Rows 2, 4 and 6 K2 (2: 0: 2: 0), *P2, K2; rep from * to end.
Row 3 Rib 2, [yo, k2tog, rib 2 (2: 3: 4: 5)] twice, yo, k2tog, rib 2.
Row 5 *P2, K2; rep from *to last 2 (2: 0: 2: 0) sts, P2 (2: 0: 2: 0).
Work 0 (0: 1: 1: 1) more row(s).
Cast off.
MAKING UP
Join side and sleeve seams. Place centre cast-off edge of sleeve to
shoulder seam. Set in sleeve. Weave in ends. Block gently to
measurements, following any yarn care instructions on the ball
band. Sew on buttons at shoulder.
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“The Festival is really

an insight into me
and my brain”
Carry On Crafting festival provides a crafting
field where you can buy lots of handmade crafts,
kits and supplies, as well as watch demos, take
workshops and soak in the creative atmosphere
Find your new favourite

F
estival founder Justine Robson, who lives in West Sussex with her partner and craft at a workshop, like
their dogs, wanted to bring a festival down to the South East. “I really felt there was this fused glass one!
Justine Robson is
the brains behind nothing like it down here,” she tells us. “We have such creative talent and
the festival some amazing craft fairs and markets, but there is nowhere where you can go and take
classes and watch demos. We made the idea into a festival so adults could camp and
really immerse themselves in a weekend of creativity.”
Justine had been thinking about putting something together for a few years, after noticing a
lack of craft fairs in the area. “I kept putting it off as I didn’t really know where to start. Then
in September 2021 I just suddenly knew what I wanted to do. It had been bubbling up inside
me and then it all came out after a dream! I wanted to combine all the parts I loved from
different events and my passions… creativity, camping, dogs, vintage, craft classes, quality
Carry on Crafting is handmade crafts, fun, meeting like-minded people, creating something with my friends. It
dog-friendly, so your furry all had to come together in one giant event. And just like that Carry on Crafting was born.
companions can join you
The Festival is really an insight into me and my brain.”
Craft festivals and
fairs are a brilliant
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The fun doesn’t just happen
during the day – visitors can
camp out and completely
immerse themselves in crafting
Classes are booked
in advance, directly
with the vendors
The response to the festival has been amazing, from crafters old and new. “I realise
that this event can seem female-orientated, but I had so many men and husbands
Justine has been
of crafters come up to me and tell me how much they enjoyed it, which is just amazing,”
crafty from an
says Justine. “We have nearly doubled the stall holders from last year and we have early age and
so many more wonderful craft classes. We’ve also had to extend the camping space has a degree in
to accommodate more campers. It was so successful, it pushed us into graphic design
holding a Christmas one in early December, which we will repeat every year.”
The idea was born in September 2021 and by November, Justine had booked the
venue. In December, the website was built and the very first happened in July 2022.
“It was a crazy ride, especially when you are doing everything yourself,” says Justine. The field is decorated by
“I was very lucky that I have a very supportive partner, family and friends, so people volunteers and looks stunning
in the early morning sunshine
helped where they could. My sister built the website, my dad did the posters and my
friends were all volunteers at the event and helped crochet lanterns.”
Justine’s aim was for people to relax and enjoy themselves. “Being creative is good
for the soul and it’s very therapeutic, it can help us with all kinds of mental health
issues and stress-related situations. This is a chance for some amazingly talented
people to show and share what they do for a living and for the public to step into
this creative world and have a go themselves.”
This year’s event take place on 8-9 July and 2-3 December.
Find out more and buy tickets at www.carryoncraftingfestival.co.uk
Written by Colette Earley

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Treat your needles to Shetland and Falkland Islands wool and delicate
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 RIDGED SCARF

MEASUREMENTS
Width 22cm (8½in)
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS Length 173cm (68in)

ABBREVIATIONS SHOP SMAR

YOU WILL NEED T
For a full list see page 87 SHO
Q West Yorkshire Spinners The LOCAPL!
Croft Shetland Colours DK Turn to
(100% Shetland wool, page 77
100g/225m)
2 skeins of Yarn A Langa (010)
Q West Yorkshire Spinners
WHERE TO BUY
Exquisite lace (lace weight, Q For yarn stockists contact
80% Falkland Islands wool, West Yorkshire Spinners on
20% mulberry silk, 100g/800m) 01535 664500 or visit
1 skein Yarn B Pearl (011) www.wyspinners.com
Q A pair of 4mm needles
OR YOU COULD TRY…
Q A pair of 3.25mm needles
Q Black Sheep Wools
01925 764231 or www.
For more
TENSION blacksheepwools.com ACCESSORY
21 sts x 30 rows to measure Q SMD Knitting PATTERNS
10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 0800 622 6225 or visit
4mm needles www.knittingwool.com
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Row 8 K3, purl to last 3 sts, K3.

Rows 7 and 8 set patt and incs.
Rep Rows 7 and 8 another 21 times. [51 sts]

MAIN SECTION
Note that the relief stripe sections are cast off each time and then
sts picked up from them. The relief stripe sections are worked in st
st, but will roll up, so that on the right side of the scarf they appear
as rev st st ‘rolls’.

RELIEF STRIPE
Change to Yarn B.
Beg with a knit row, work 4 rows in st st.
Wool and mulberry silk yarns Cast off all sts.
combine to create a soft fabric
that’s gentle against the skin Fasten off Yarn B.

With WS facing, using 3.25mm needle, insert LH needle from WS to

RIDGED SCARF RS under the first cast-on st of Yarn B, rep for each st to end.
Cast on 3 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A. [51 sts]

INCREASE SECTION Change to 4mm needles, turn work and join in Yarn A.
Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 (WS) Knit. Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 3 (inc) K1, M1, K1, M1, K1. [5 sts] Row 2 (WS) K3, purl to last 3 sts, K3.
Row 4 Knit. Row 3 K1, M1, knit to last 3 sts, SSK, K1.
Row 5 (inc) K1, M1, K3, M1, K1. [7 sts] Row 4 K3, purl to last 3 sts, K3.
Row 6 K3, P1, K3. Rows 5 to 10 Rep Rows 3 and 4 another 3 times.
Row 7 (inc) K1, M1, knit to last st, M1, K1. [2 sts inc’d] Rows 11 to 30 (Work relief stripe, work Rows 1 to 10 of Main

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Section) twice more.

Work relief stripe.

Rows 31 to 34 Work Rows 1 to 4 once.
Rows 35 to 38 Work Rows 3 and 4 twice more.

Work relief stripe.

Rows 39 to 46 Work Rows 31 to 38 once more.

Work relief stripe.

Rows 47 and 48 Work Rows 1 and 2 once.
Rows 49 to 52 Work 3 and 4 twice more.

Work relief stripe.

Rows 53 to 58 Work Rows 47 to 52 once more.
Work relief stripe.

Continue working as set, spacing out relief stripes as foll:

(Work relief stripe, rep Rows 1 and 2 once, work Rows 3 and 4 three
times) twice.

(Work relief stripe, rep Rows 1 and 2 once, work Rows 3 and 4 four
times) three times.

(Work relief stripe, rep Rows 1 and 2 once, work Rows 3 and 4 five
times) 10 times.

Note To make longer, work last 12 rows another 5 times.

(Work relief stripe, work Rows 1 and 2 once, work Rows 3 and 4 four
times) 3 times.

(Work relief stripe, work Rows 1 and 2 once, work Rows 3 and 4
three times) twice.

(Work relief stripe, work Rows 1 and 2 once, work Rows 3 and 4
twice) twice.

(Work relief stripe, work Rows 1 and 2 once, work Rows 3 and 4
three times) twice.

(Work relief stripe, work Rows 1 and 2 once, work Rows 3 and 4 four
times) 3 times.

Work relief stripe once more.

DECREASE POINT
Row 1 (RS) Knit to end.
Row 2 (WS) K3, purl to last 3 sts, K3.
Row 3 (RS, dec) K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 sts, SSK. [2 sts dec’d]
Row 4 K3, purl to last 3 sts, K3.
Rows 3 and 4 set patt and decs.
Rep Rows 3 and 4 another 20 times. [9 sts]

Next row (RS) K1, k2tog, K3, SSK, K1. [7 sts]

Next row (WS) K3, K1, K3.
Next row K1, k2tog, K1, SSK, K1. [5 sts]
Next row Knit.
Next row K1, sk2po, K1. [3 sts]
Cast off.

FINISHING Knitting your scarf in one colour

Weave in all loose ends, block gently to measurements, following helps to enhance the stripes
created by the ridged sections
any yarn care instructions on the label.

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berry beautiful
We treat you to another Tea Cosy Folk pattern! This time the perfect
gift for a budding gardener, or keen strawberry picker

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IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
YOU WILL NEED
Q Stylecraft Special DK
(100% acrylic, 100g/295m)
1 ball of each
Yarn A Meadow (1065)
Yarn B Kelly Green (1826)
Yarn C Lipstick (1246)
Yarn D Citron (1263)
TENSION
15 sts and 30 rows to measure WHERE TO BUY
10x10cm (4x4in) garter st using Q For yarn stockists
5.5mm needles with yarn held contact Stylecraft on
DOUBLE 01484 848435 or
www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk
MEASUREMENTS OR YOU COULD TRY…
To fit a 2-pint teapot Q LoveCrafts 01409 404 010
or www.lovecrafts.com
ABBREVIATIONS Q Woolfull 01433 620933 or
k4tog Knit the next 4 stitches www.woolfull.com
together

15 % off!
Yarn E White (1001) For a full list see page 87
Q A pair of 5.5mm needles
Q A pair of 4mm needles
Q Stitch holder LoveCrafts are offering 15%
off Stylecraft Special DK!
Q Small amount of toy stuffing SHOP SMAR
T Quote offer code ALLYARNS15
SHO when you order. To place your
LOCAPL! order call 01409 404010 or
Turn to visit www.lovecrafts.com.
page 77 Offer ends 31 Aug
2023.

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Notes For Main Cosy, Yarn A is held DOUBLE throughout. For ease
of use, divide Yarn A into two balls so that the yarn can be used
double thickness and knitted up as a single strand.
For best results, make the Main Cosy pieces first, then sew
together as instructed, then make the embellishments. Pin all
embellishments into place, using photos as a guide, then when
you’re happy with the placement, sew to Main Cosy.
MAIN COSY (MAKE 2)
Cast on 28 sts using 5.5mm needles and two strands of Yarn A held
together.
Row 1 (RS) *K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Last row sets rib patt.
Work 3 more rows in rib patt.
Work 30 rows in garter st (knit every row).**
Slip sts onto a st holder.
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Work a second Main Cosy piece from start to **.
SHAPE TOP
Proceed to work across second Main Cosy piece on needles and
then across the Main Cosy on st holder, joining them together as
follows:
Row 1 (RS) *K5, k2tog; rep from * to end. [48 sts]
Next and every alt row Knit.
Row 3 *K4, k2tog; rep from * to end. [40 sts]
Row 5 *K3, k2tog; rep from * to end. [32 sts]
Row 7 *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end. [24 sts]

STEP-BY-STEP SKPO SLIP 1, KNIT 1, PASS SLIPPED STITCH OVER

1 Insert the point of the right-hand 2 Knit the next stitch as normal. 3 Insert the point of the left-hand 4 Continue knitting as directed in
needle into the next stitch as if to needle into the slipped stitch on the the pattern. This decrease forms a
knit, but instead slip the stitch on to right-hand needle and lift it over the slant that slopes towards the left.
the right-hand needle. knitted stitch.

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Embroider seeds on
your berries using short
straight stitches
Row 9 *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. [16 sts]
Row 11 *K2tog; rep from * to end. [8 sts]
Cut yarn and thread onto wool needle. Thread through
remaining sts and pull tight to gather. Secure gathers with a few
sts and fasten off.
FINISHING
With the front and back right sides together, sew approx 9.5cm
from the finishing off point, down the side seam towards the
cast-on edge.
At bottom of each side seam, sew approx. 3cm upwards. The holes
are left for the teapot handle and spout.
Place finished Main Cosy onto teapot; it is easier to sew things into
place when tea cosy is on a teapot.
LARGE LEAVES (MAKE 6)
Cast on 30 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn B.
Row 1 (RS) Kfb, K5, (kfb, K3) twice, (kfb) twice, (K3, kfb) twice, K5,
kfb. [38 sts]
Row 2 K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last st, K1.
Row 3 K2tog, K5, (k2tog, K3) twice, k2tog, skpo, (K3, k2tog) twice,
K5, k2tog. [30 sts]
Row 4 P2tog, P3, (p2tog, P2) twice, (p2tog) twice, (P2, p2tog)
twice, P3, p2tog. [22 sts]
Row 5 K2tog, K4, k2tog, K1, k2tog, skpo, K1, k2tog, K4, k2tog.
[16 sts]
Row 6 P2tog, P2, (p2tog) 4 times, P2, p2tog. [10 sts]
Row 7 K2tog, K1, k2tog, skpo, K1, k2tog. [6 sts]
STRAWBERRY TEA COSY
Putting the main cosy onto
your teapot first makes it
easier to add all the details
Cut yarn and thread onto wool needle. Thread through remaining
sts and pull tight to gather. Secure gathers with a few sts and fasten
off. Bring row-end edges together and using mattress stitch, sew
row-end edges together to form centre back of leaf.
With WS together, fold along Row 2 to create a picot hem and sew
into place. Pin and sew centre back of Large Leaves to Main Cosy.
SMALL SIDE LEAVES (MAKE 12)
Cast on 22 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn B.
Row 1 (RS) Kfb, K3, (kfb, K2) twice, (kfb) twice, (K2, kfb) twice, K3,
kfb. [30 sts]
Row 2 K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last st, K1.
Row 3 K2tog, K3, (k2tog, K2) twice, k2tog, skpo, (K2, k2tog) twice,
K3, k2tog. [22 sts]
Row 4 P2tog, P3, (p2tog, P1) 4 times, P3, p2tog. [16 sts]
Row 5 K2tog, K2, (k2tog) twice, skpo, k2tog, K2, k2tog. [10 sts]
Row 6 P2tog, P1, (p2tog) twice, P1, p2tog. [6 sts]
Cut yarn and thread onto wool needle. Thread through remaining
sts and pull tight to gather. Secure gathers with a few sts and fasten
off. Bring the row-end edges together and using mattress stitch,
sew the row-end edges together to form centre back of the leaf.
With WS together, fold along Row 2 to create a picot hem and sew
into place. Pin and sew centre back of Small Leaves to either side of
Large Leaves, and to Main Cosy, using photos as a guide.
STRAWBERRIES (MAKE 5)
Cast on 6 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn C.
Row 1 (RS) *Kfb; rep from * to end. [12 sts]
Row 2 *P1, pfb; rep from * to end. [18 sts]
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Pin and sew flowers and
leaves to the main cosy,
using photos as a guide
Beg with a K row, st st 4 rows.
Row 7 *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. [12 sts]
Row 8 Purl.
Row 9 *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. [8 sts]
Row 10 Purl.
Row 11 *K2tog; rep from * to end. [4 sts]
Cut yarn and thread onto wool needle. Thread through remaining
sts and pull tight to gather. Secure gathers with a few sts and fasten
off. With WS on inside, sew the row-end edges together from
gathered-up point to cast-on edge, stuffing as you go. No need to
close the top of the strawberry.
With short length of Yarn D, embroider seeds over the surface of
strawberries, using short, straight stitches.
STRAWBERRY TOPS
(MAKE 1 FOR EACH STRAWBERRY)
Cast on 8 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn B.
Row 1 (RS) *Kfb; rep from * to end. [16 sts]
Row 2 K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last st, K1.
Row 3 Knit.
Row 4 *P2tog; rep from * to end. [8 sts]
Cut yarn and thread onto wool needle. Thread through remaining
sts and pull tight to gather. Secure gathers with a few sts and fasten
off. Bring the row-end edges around to meet and form a circle, and
using mattress stitch, sew row-end edges together.
With WS together, fold along Row 2 to create a picot hem and sew
into place.
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Remember to leave
a hole for the spout
when making up
Pin and sew the Strawberry Tops to the open top of strawberries.
STRAWBERRY STALKS
(MAKE 1 FOR EACH STRAWBERRY)
Cast on 10 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn B.
Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Cast off.
With WS together, oversew cast-on edge to the cast-on edge. Sew
one end of stalk to centre top of Strawberry and other end to Main
Cosy, amongst the leaves.
FLOWERS (MAKE 5)
Cast on 46 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn E.
Row 1 (RS) Sl1, *(k2tog) 4 times, sl1; rep from * to end. [26 sts]
Row 2 Sl1, *k4tog, sl1; rep from * to end. [11 sts]
Break Yarn E and join Yarn D.
Row 3 P1, *p2tog; rep from * to end. [6 sts]
Cut yarn and thread onto wool needle. Thread through remaining
sts and pull tight to gather. Secure gathers with a few sts and fasten
off.
Bring the row-end edges around to meet and using mattress stitch,
sew row-end edges together along Yarn D rows, and one row into
Yarn E, to create a flower-like shape.
Pin and sew Flowers to Main Cosy, using photos as a guide. Weave
in all ends.
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A knitter’s guidE to... Nottinghamshire We yarn shops

Welcome to ‘Queen of the Midlands’ – home to Robin Hood, design icons like in cathedral cities!
Paul Smith, the Raleigh Chopper, and one of Europe’s largest travelling fairs!
YARN LOFT TINA’S WOOLLY CRAFTS
Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-3pm Monday to Saturday, 9am-5pm If you’re on a city break, there’s nothing

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118 Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1AD
Browse the Yarn Loft’s shelvesfor top yarn brands
such as Isager, Lang Yarns and Malabrigo as well
as Fyberspates, Jamieson & Smith, Rowan and
WYS and plenty of pattern books, accessories
from Addi, Chiaogoo, Clover, KnitPro and Milward
and magazines like Laine and PomPom.
07825 702433, www.yarnloft.co.uk
Unit 16, Idlewells Indoor Market, Sutton in better than finding a fab yarn shop too!
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Stylecraft yarns, haberdashery, buttons, ribbons
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07714 526272, tinas-woolly-crafts-idlwells-indoor.
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This lovely little store sells favourite yarn brands
and has one of the largest button collections
in Nottinghamshire! With daily Knit & Natter
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Top shopping tip? When using a substitute yarn, always check meterage vs weight. Not
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ABBREVIATIONS 2023.
For a full list see page 87

create an elongated stitch, knit next st) 3 times, K5; rep from * to
Raglan sleeves deliver a
neat fit over the shoulders last 7 (5: 2: 0: 5: 3) sts, (wrapping yarn twice around needle to
create an elongated stitch, knit next st) 3 (3: 0: 0: 3: 0) times, K4 (2:
2: 0: 2: 3).
Row 4 P4 (2: 7: 5: 2: 8), *slip next 3 sts to LH needle allowing extra
loops to drop from needle, (K1, yo, K1) through the back of these
three loops together, P5; rep from * another 11 (13: 14: 16: 17: 18)
times, (slip next 3 sts to LH needle, allowing extra loops to drop
from needle, (K1, yo, K1) through the back loops of these three
loops together) 1 (1: 0: 0: 1: 0) times, P4 (2: 2: 0: 2: 3).
Rows 5 to 8 Rep Rows 1 and 2 twice.
Row 9 K8 (6: 3: 1: 6: 4), *(wrapping yarn twice round needle to
create an elongated stitch, knit next st) 3 times, K5; rep from * to
last 3 (1: 6: 4: 1: 7) sts, (wrapping yarn twice around needle to
create an elongated stitch, knit next st) 0 (0: 3: 3: 0: 3) times, K3 (1:
3: 1: 1: 4).
Row 10 P8 (6: 3: 1: 6: 4), *slip next 3 sts to LH needle allowing extra
loops to drop from needle, (K1, yo, K1) through the back of these
three loops together, P5; rep from * another 11 (13: 14: 16: 17: 18)
times, (slip next 3 sts to LH needle, allowing extra loops to drop
from needle, (K1, yo, K1) through the back loops of these three
loops together) 0 (0: 1: 1: 0: 1) times, P3 (1: 3: 1: 1: 4).
Rows 11 to 12 Rep Rows 1 and 2.
These 12 rows set pattern and are repeated throughout.

V-NECK CARDIGAN Cont in pattern as set until work measures 27 (27: 27: 28: 29: 30)cm
BACK from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.
Cast on 106 (118: 130: 142: 150: 162) sts using 3.25mm needles. Patt a further 28 rows straight, ending after a WS row.
Rib Row 1 (RS) K2, (P2, K2) to end.
Rib Row 2 *(P2, K2) to last 2 sts, P2. SHAPE RAGLANS
These 2 rows set rib. Cast off 5 (6: 7: 8: 9: 10) sts at the beg of next 2 rows.
Cont in rib as set until rib measures approximately 6 (6: 6: 7: 7: 7) [97 (107: 115: 125: 133: 143) sts]
cm, ending after a RS row. Next row (RS) K1, skpo, patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1.
Next row (WS) Rib to end, inc 1 (1: 0: 0: 1: 1) st and dec 0 (0: 1: 1: 0: Next row P1, p2tog, patt to last 3 sts, p2togtbl, P1.
0) st at end of row. [107 (119: 129: 141: 151: 163) sts] Rep last 2 rows another 4 (5: 7: 10: 12: 16) times, then work RS decs
only another 18 (20: 20: 18: 18: 15) times. [41 (43: 43: 45: 45: 45) sts]
Change to 4mm needles. Cast off rem sts.
Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 Purl. LEFT FRONT
Row 3 K4 (2: 7: 5: 2: 8), *(wrapping yarn twice round needle to Cast on 51 (59: 63: 71: 75: 83) sts using 3.25mm needles.

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FIND YOUR SIZE

SIZE 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 28-30
cm 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 132-137
TO FIT BUST
in 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54
cm 97 108 117 128 137 148
ACTUAL BUST
in 38 42½ 46 50½ 54 58¼
cm 55.5 57.5 59 61 63 65
LENGTH
in 21¾ 22¾ 23¼ 24 25 25½
cm 46 46 47 47 48 48
SLEEVE LENGTH
in 18 18 18½ 18½ 19 19

YARN West Yorkshire Spinners Pure DK (50g/112m)

Dandelion 9 10 11 12 13 14
SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions. Simply follow
our colour-coded measurements and you’re off.

7KHUHÐVOLWWOHPèHXVHIXOëDQKDYLQJD 0: 1) times, P3 (1: 3: 1: 1: 4).

Rows 11 to 12 Rep Rows 1 and 2.
EHY\RIUHOLDEOHFDUGLJDQVLQ\RXUZDUGUREH These 12 rows set pattern and are repeated throughout.
7KLVRQHZLëLWVDGGHGGHWDLOLVQR Cont in pattern as set until work measures 27 (27: 27: 28: 29: 30)
cm from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.
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KIRSTIE MCLEOD, EDITOR SHAPE FRONT NECK
Next row (RS) Patt to last 4 sts, k2tog, K2.
This row sets neck decreases.
Dec 1 st as set at neck edge of 4 foll 6th rows.
Rib Row 1 (RS) K2, (P2, K2) to last st, P1. [48 (54: 59: 65: 70: 76) sts]
Rib Row 2 K1, (P2, K2) to last 2 sts, P2. Patt 3 rows, ending after a WS row.
These 2 rows set rib.
Cont in rib as set until rib measures approximately 6 (6: 6: 7: 7: 7) SHAPE RAGLAN ARMHOLES
cm, ending after a RS row. Cast off 5 (6: 7: 8: 9: 10) sts, patt to end. [43 (48: 52: 57: 61: 66) sts]
Next row (WS) Rib to end, dec 0 (0: 0: 1: 0: 2) sts and inc 2 (0: 1: 0: Work 1 row.
0: 0) st(s) across row. [53 (59: 64: 70: 75: 81) sts]

Change to 4mm needles.

Sarah Hatton’s stitch pattern
Row 1 (RS) Knit. creates a tiny lace hole that’s
Row 2 Purl. repeated all over the garment
Row 3 K4 (2: 7: 5: 2: 8), *(wrapping yarn twice round needle to
create an elongated stitch, knit next st) 3 times, K5; rep from * to
last st, K1.
Row 4 P6, *slip next 3 sts to LH needle allowing extra loops to drop
from needle, (K1, yo, K1) through the back of these three loops
together, P5; rep from * another 4 (5: 6: 7: 7: 8) times, (slip next 3
sts to LH needle, allowing extra loops to drop from needle, (K1, yo,
K1) through the back loops of these three loops together) 1 (1: 0: 0:
1: 0) time, P4 (2: 2: 0: 2: 3).
Rows 5 to 8 Rep Rows 1 and 2 twice more.
Row 9 K8 (6: 3: 1: 6: 4), *(wrapping yarn twice round needle to
create an elongated stitch, knit next st) 3 times, K5; rep from * to
last 5 sts, (wrapping yarn twice round needle to create an elongated
stitch, knit next st) 3 times, K2.
Row 10 P2 *slip next 3 sts to LH needle allowing extra loops to drop
from needle, (K1, yo, K1) through the back of these three loops
together, P5; rep from * another 5 (6: 6: 7: 8: 8) times, (slip next 3
sts to LH needle, allowing extra loops to drop from needle, (K1, yo,
K1) through the back loops of these three loops together) 0 (0: 1: 1:

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Work 10 (12: 16: 22: 26: 34) rows, dec 1 st at raglan edge as set on
Back of every row and AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at front edge of next
row and 2 (1: 2: 2: 4: 5) foll 4th (6th: 6th: 6th: 6th: 6th) rows then on
0 (1: 0: 2: 0: 0) foll - (4th:-: 4th:-:-) rows. [30 (33: 33: 30: 30: 26) sts]
Work 36 (40: 40: 36: 36: 32) rows, dec 1 st at raglan edge as set on
next and every foll RS row and AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at neck edge
of 3rd row and every foll 4th row. [3 sts]
Leave these 3 sts on a holder.
RIGHT FRONT
Cast on 51 (59: 63: 71: 75: 83) sts using 3.25mm needles.
Rib Row 1 K2, (P2, K2) to last st, P1.
Rib Row 2 K1, (P2, K2) to last 2 sts, P2.
These 2 rows set rib.
Cont in rib as set until rib measures approximately 6 (6: 6: 7: 7: 7)
cm, ending after a RS row.
Next row Rib to end, dec 0 (0: 0: 1: 0: 2) sts and inc 2 (0: 1: 0: 0: 0)
st across row. [53 (59: 64: 70: 75: 81) sts]
Change to 4mm needles.
Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 Purl.
Row 3 K6 *(wrapping yarn twice round needle to create an
elongated stitch, knit next st) 3 times, K5, rep from * to last 7 (5: 2:
0: 5: 3) sts, (wrapping yarn twice round needle to create an
elongated stitch, knit next st) 3 (3: 0: 0: 3: 0) times, K4 (2: 2: 0: 2: 3).
Row 4 P4 (2: 7: 5: 2: 8), *slip next 3 sts to LH needle allowing extra
loops to drop from needle, (K1, yo, K1) through the back of these
three loops together, P5, rep from * to last st, K1.
Rows 5 to 8 Rep Rows 1 and 2 twice more.
Row 9 K2, *(wrapping yarn twice round needle to create an
elongated stitch, knit next st) 3 times, K5, rep from * to last 3 (1: 6:
4: 1: 7) sts, (wrapping yarn twice round needle to create an
elongated stitch, knit next st) 0 (0: 3: 3: 0: 3) times, K3 (1: 3: 1: 1: 4).
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Row 10 P8 (6: 3: 1: 6: 4), *slip next 3 sts to LH needle allowing extra
loops to drop from needle, (K1, yo, K1) through the back of these
three loops together, P5, rep from * to last 5 sts, (slip next 3 sts to
LH needle, allowing extra loops to drop from needle, (K1, yo, K1)
through the back loops of these three loops together) once, P2.
Rows 11 to 12 Rep Rows 1 and 2.
These 12 rows set pattern and are repeated throughout.
Cont in pattern as set until work measures 27 (27: 27: 28: 29: 30)
cm from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.
SHAPE FRONT NECK
Next row Patt to last 4 sts, k2tog, K2.
This row sets neck decreases.
Work 28 rows, dec 1 st at neck edge of 4 foll 6th rows, ending with
WS facing for next row. [48 (54: 59: 65: 70: 76) sts]
SHAPE RAGLAN SLEEVES
Cast off 5 (6: 7: 8: 9: 10) sts, patt to end. [43 (48: 52: 57: 61: 66) sts]
Work 10 (12: 16: 22: 26: 34) rows, dec 1 st at raglan edge as set on
Back of every row and AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at front edge of next
and 2 (1: 2: 2: 4: 5) foll 4th (6th: 6th: 6th: 6th: 6th) rows then on 0 (1:
0: 2: 0: 0) foll - (4th:-: 4th:-:-) rows. [30 (33: 33: 30: 30: 26) sts]
Work 36 (40: 40: 36: 36: 32) rows, dec 1 st at raglan edge as set on
next and every foll RS row and AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at neck edge
of 3rd row and every foll 4th row. [3 sts]
Leave these 3 sts on a holder.
SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
Cast on 46 (46: 50: 50: 54: 54) sts using 3.25mm needles.
Work 5cm in rib as set on Back, inc 1 st at end of last row for all
sizes, ending after a WS row. [47 (47: 51: 51: 55: 55) sts]
Change to 4mm needles.
Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 Purl.
Row 3 K6 (6: 8: 8: 2: 2), *(wrapping yarn twice round needle to
create an elongated stitch, knit next st) 3 times, K5; rep from * to
last 1 (1: 3: 3: 5: 5) sts, (wrapping yarn twice around needle to
create an elongated stitch, knit next st) 0 (0: 0: 0: 3: 3) times, K1 (1:
3: 3: 2: 2).
Row 4 P6 (6: 8: 8: 2: 2), *slip next 3 sts to LH needle allowing extra
loops to drop from needle, (K1, yo, K1) through the back of these
three loops together, P5; rep from * another 3 (3: 3: 3: 5: 5) times,
(slip next 3 sts to LH needle, allowing extra loops to drop from
needle, (K1, yo, K1) through the back loops of these three loops
together) once, P6 (6: 8: 8: 2: 2).
Row 5 K1, M1, knit to last st, M1, k1. [2 sts inc’d]
This row sets Sleeve increases.
Rows 6 to 8 Beg with a purl row, st st 3 rows.
Row 9 K3 (3: 5: 5: 7: 7), *(wrapping yarn twice round needle to
create an elongated stitch, knit next st) 3 times, K5; rep from * to
last 6 (6: 0: 0: 2: 2) sts, (wrapping yarn twice round needle to
create an elongated stitch, knit next st) 3 (3: 0: 0: 0: 0) times, K3 (3:
0: 0: 2: 2).
Row 10 P3 (3: 5: 5: 7: 7), *slip next 3 sts to LH needle allowing extra
loops to drop from needle, (K1, yo, K1) through the back of these
three loops together, P5; rep from * another 4 (4: 5: 5: 5: 5) times,
(slip next 3 sts to LH needle, allowing extra loops to drop from
needle, (K1, yo, K1) through the back loops of these three loops
together) 1 (1: 0: 0: 0: 0) time, P3 (3: 0: 0: 2: 2).
Row 11 (K1, M1) 0 (0: 1: 1: 1: 1) time, knit to last 0 (0: 1: 1: 1: 1) st, (M1,
K1) 0 (0: 1: 1: 1: 1) time. [2 sts inc’d]
Row 12 Purl.
These 12 rows set pattern and are repeated throughout.

Working inc sts into pattern, inc 1 st at each end of next (next: 3rd:
3rd: 3rd: 3rd) row and 7 (15: 4: 10: 13: 22) foll 6th (6th: 4th: 4th: 4th:
4th) rows. [79 (67: 81: 105: 111: 73) sts]

SIZES 8-10, 16-18. 20-22, AND 24-26 ONLY

Inc as set at each end of 6 (-: 12: 8: 6: -) foll 8th (-: 6th: 6th: 6th: -)
rows.

ALL SIZES
[77 (81: 89: 93: 99: 105) sts.
Cont without shaping until Sleeve measures 46 (46: 47: 47: 48: 48)
cm from cast-on edge, ending with RS facing for next row.

SHAPE RAGLAN SLEEVES

Cast off 5 (6: 7: 8: 9: 10) sts at the beg of next 2 rows. Create the textured stitch
by wrapping yarn around the
[67 (69: 75: 77: 81: 85) sts] needle twice before knitting
each of the next three stitches
Next row (RS) K2, skpo, patt to last 4 sts, k2tog, K2. [2 sts dec’d]
Next row: Patt to end.
Rep last 2 rows another 22 (21: 25: 24: 27: 29) times, then dec as
set on foll 0 (2: 1: 2: 1: 1) foll - (4th: 4th: 4th: 6th: 4th) rows.
[21 (21: 21: 23: 23: 23) sts]
Work 1 WS row.
Leave these sts on a holder.

MAKING UP
Join both shoulder seams.
With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles or circular needle if needed,
pick up and knit 66 (66: 66: 68: 70: 72) sts up right front edge to
start of neck shaping, 77 (82: 87: 90: 92: 95) sts up right front neck,
21 (21: 21: 23: 23: 23) sts from Sleeve top, 41 (43: 43: 45: 45: 45) sts
from back neck, 21 (21: 21: 23: 23: 23) sts from Sleeve top, 77 (82:
87: 90: 92: 95) sts down left front neck to start of shaping and 66
(66: 66: 68: 70: 72) sts down right front edge to hem.
[369 (381: 391: 407: 415: 425) sts]
Row 1 K1, (P1, K1) to end.
Row 2 K2, (P1, K1) to last st, K1.
These 2 rows set rib.
Next row Rib to last 65 (65: 65: 65: 69: 69) sts, (cast off 2 sts, rib a
further 12 (12: 12: 12: 13: 13) sts) 4 times, cast off 2 sts, rib 2.
Next row Rib to end, casting on 2 sts over each gap created by
casting off on the previous row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off in rib.
Wear your V-neck cardigan with
dresses, over T-shirts or blouses –
Join side and Sleeve seams. Lay flat, cover with damp cloths and anything goes with this classic shape!
leave to dry.

STEP-BY-STEP M1 MAKE 1 INCREASE

1 Insert the point of the right-hand 2 Next slip the yarn back on to the 3 Insert the point of the right-hand 4 Pull the yarn all the way through
needle under the loop or line of yarn left-hand needle, ready for knitting. needle into the back of the stitch as and you will now have an extra
that lies between the two stitches. if to knit. stitch on your right-hand needle.

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Gather together your bluest shades and create this stashbuster
must-have, knitted in speedy mesh stitch. By SophieJordan
 STASHBUSTER BAG

TENSION
14 sts and 28 rows to 10x10cm
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS (4x4in) in mesh st using 4mm SHOP SMAR
needles and holding yarn DOUBLE
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LOCAPL!
YOU WILL NEED MEASUREMENTS Turn to
Q 4ply cotton yarn from your stash Bag bucket 40x25cm (15¾x10in) page 77
Yarn A Dark blue (20g) Strap 66cm (26in)
Yarn B Medium blue (80g)
Yarn C Light blue (20g) ABBREVIATIONS For more
Yarn D White (40g) For a full list see page 87 BRILLIANT
Q A pair of 4mm needles BAG IDEAS
Q Tapestry needle visit
Q Large safety pin/small stitch
holder
www.gathered.how

One end of the bag handle is picked up

BAG BUCKET
and knitted, and the other sewn in place Cast on 56 sts using 4mm needles and 2 strands of Yarn A
held together.
Row 1 K1tbl to end.

START MESH STITCH

Row 2 (mesh stitch pattern row) K1, *yo, p2tog; rep from * to last
st, K1.
Rows 3 to 9 As Row 2.
Break 1 strand of Yarn A and add in 1 strand of Yarn B.
Rows 10 to 13 As Row 2 (mesh stitch pattern row).
Break strand of Yarn A and add in 1 strand of Yarn B.
Continue in 2 strands of Yarn B.
Rows 14 to 31 As Row 2 (mesh stitch pattern row).
Break 1 strand of Yarn B, and add in 1 strand of Yarn C.
Rows 32 to 51 As Row 2 (mesh stitch pattern row).
Break strand of Yarn B, and add in 1 strand of Yarn C.
Continue in 2 strands of Yarn C.
Rows 52 to 57 As Row 2 (mesh stitch pattern row).
Break 1 strand of Yarn C and add in 1 strand of Yarn D.
Row 57 to 65 As Row 2 (mesh stitch pattern row).
Break strand of Yarn C and add in 1 strand of Yarn D.
Continue in two strands of Yarn D.
Row 66 to 78 As Row 2 (mesh stitch pattern row).
Cast off.

Sew cast-on edges and side edges of Back and Front together using
backstitch.

Mixing tones of similar colours together

creates an attractive tweed effect
STASHBUSTER BAG
BACK AND FRONT (MAKE 2)
Note All 4ply yarns are knitted DOUBLE throughout. Split all your
yarn balls into two before beginning. It’s important that you
predominantly or exclusively choose cotton yarns as they have the
strength required for a mesh stitch bag and less stretch. The ombre
stripes are created by working two strands of one colour together
then adding one of the next shade for a few rows, then two of the
second shade and so on.
STRAPS
With RS facing, and working on the left side, pick up and knit 8 sts
each side of the side seam at the top of the bag using 4mm needles
and Yarn D held double.
Row 1 (mesh stitch patt row) K1, *yo, p2tog; rep from * to last st, K1.
Repeat Row 1 until 22cm of Yarn D has been worked.
Break both strands and change to Yarn C doubled.
Repeat Row 1 until 22cm of Yarn C has been worked.
Break both strands and change to Yarn A doubled.
Repeat Row 1 until 22cm of Yarn A has been worked.
Cast off.

In true stashbuster style, the designer used a number of different Sew the strap to the opposite side seam making it cover
but similarly coloured yarns to make this mesh bag so there were a approximately 8 sts each side. Weave in ends. Block to
few different ‘Yarn As’ and ‘Yarn Cs’ used throughout. measurements, following yarn care instructions on ball band.

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 KNIT FOR CHARITY

Lend a hand
Cast on our fun copyright-free pattern for items you can knit and
TURN to
page 58 for
more charit
stories!
y
sell, and discover a passion for fundraising with our charity focus
copyright-free pattern
Charity
of the Size it up!
month Give a boring tape measure a
makeover with this knitted cover
Each issue we find out more about one
of the good causes you could help out
with your knitting…
We love
EASY TO KNIT
Emma Pritchard,
Bee Liaison Officer YOU WILL NEED
Charity Q Knit Picks Mighty Stitch
Bee Friendly Trust (80% acrylic, 20% wool, 100g/190m)
Established 2016 1 ball of
What do you do? Yarn A Mint (26812)
Create habitats for Yarn B White (26807)
honey bees and all pollinators to thrive. We Yarn C Silver (26820)
also commission educational artworks, run Q A pair of 3mm needles
workshops and take our BeeDome to events. Q A small circular tape measure, 5.5cm
Latest fundraising news Since we were last (2¼in) diameter by 2cm (¾in) width, WEAVING DIAGRAM
featured (in issue 195), we have been busy ideally with a loop on the tape
expanding our network of station projects Q A tapestry needle
and building on our portfolio of educational
artworks. These have been causing quite a TENSION
buzz! Thanks to support from your readers, 22 sts and 30 rows to measure 10x10cm
we’ve been able to keep these spaces blooming
(4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles
and forage-ful for bees and all pollinators. MAKING UP
What can knitters do to help? Knit bees! MEASUREMENTS Sew the edges of the circle together,
As a small charity, we rely heavily on public using each colour tail where appropriate,
Diameter 5.5cm (2¼in)
donation to raise funds to create new (and
Width 2cm (¾in) for each piece.
maintain our existing) wildlife areas. We sell our
knitted bees online and at events to fundraise
for the Trust, and they also play a key part in ABBREVIATIONS Hold each circle piece on the circular
some of our educational activities such as the For a full list see page 87 sides of the tape measure, right sides
popular “Find the Queen Bee” where children facing outwards. Using a length of Yarn A,
get to dress up in a beekeeping suit and
rummage in a hive of “bees” to find the Queen COVER (MAKE 2) attach the circles to each other by sewing
the cast-off edges of each circle together
Bee (all knitted, of course!). Cast on 6 sts using Yarn A.
across the edge of the tape, going into
Contact details each stitch. This creates 1cm lengths of
Email emma@beefriendlytrust.org or visit Change to Yarn B.
yarn between each piece.
www.beefriendlytrust.org for more details. Row 1 (Kfb) 6 times. [12 sts]
Row 2 Knit.
Using a length of Yarn B, weave yarn
Row 3 (Kfb, K1) 6 times. [18 sts]
under and over each strand of Yarn A
Row 4 Knit.
around edge of tape measure approx
5 times in total, so the edge looks like the
Change to Yarn C.
diagram above. Weave in ends.
Row 5 (Kfb, K2) 6 times. [24 sts]
Row 6 Knit.
Row 7 (Kfb, K3) 6 times. [30 sts]
TASSEL
PATTERN: LOUISE MCCARNEY

Cut two 15cm lengths of yarn from each

Row 8 Knit.
colour (6 strands). Fold in half and draw
Row 9 (Kfb, K4) 6 times. [36 sts]
centre through tape measure end. Pull
Row 10 Knit.
ends through centre of yarn. Pull tight and
Cast off in Yarn A.
Download the honey bee knitting pattern from trim to neaten.
www.beefriendlytrust.org/get-involved
If you’re thinking of knitting projects for charity, or to sell, please refer to our information on page 89.

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 Wild thing!
Packing up for school delivers maximum excitement with
our cute elephant backpack. By Amanda Berry

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Q Sewing pins
Q Ruler or tape measure WHERE TO BUY
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS Q Stitch marker Q For yarn stockists contact
King Cole on 01756 703670
TENSION or www.kingcole.com
YOU WILL NEED 20 sts and 28 rows to measure OR YOU COULD TRY…
Q King Cole Comfort Aran (60% 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking Q Wool Warehouse
acrylic, 40% nylon, 100g/202m) stitch using 4.5mm needles 0800 505 3300 or
2 balls of Grey (3328) www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
Q A pair of 4.5mm needles MEASUREMENTS Q Athenbys
Q 1 set of 4.5mm double-pointed Body of bag 01948 820 052 or
needles (DPNs) or a 4.5mm 19cm wide x 5cm deep x 22cm tall www.athenbys.com
circular needle, 80cm long (7½in x 2in x 8¾in)
Q Toy filling
Q Two domed black buttons for
eyes, 11mm diameter
Q Two circles of pink felt, 3cm
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list see page 87 10% off!
Wool Warehouse are offering
diameter
10% off King Cole Comfort
Q Black embroidery thread, 50cm Aran! Quote offer code SK240
Q Pink cotton thread and sewing SHOP SMAR
T when you order. To place your
needle SHO order call 0800 505 3300 or
Q One pink toggle button, 3cm LOCAPL! visit www.woolwarehouse.
Turn to co.uk. Offer ends 24
Q A length of 12mm elastic,
page 77 Aug 2023.
30cm unstretched

ELEPHANT BACKPACK BAG BASE

Note Unless otherwise specified, use the longtail cast on for all Cast on 34 sts using 4.5mm needles.
pieces, and mattress stitch to sew the seams. The head, base, arms Rows 1 to 13 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st.
and legs are worked flat on single-pointed needles, and the body of Cast off.
the bag is worked in the round using a set of DPNs or a circular
needle using magic loop. The bag straps are i-cord worked on either LEGS (MAKE 2)
a pair of DPNs or the circular needle. Cast on 20 sts using 4.5mm needles.
Start at top edge.
BAG BODY Rows 1 to 3 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st.
Cast on 88 sts using 4.5mm DPNs (or circular needle, 80cm long, if Row 4 K5, kfb, K8, kfb, K5. [22 sts]
using magic loop method) and join to work in the round, taking care Rows 5 to 9 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st.
not to twist stitches. PM to mark beg of round. Row 10 K5, kfb, K9, kfb, K6. [24 sts]
Work in st st (knit all rounds) until piece measures 24cm. Rows 11 to 15 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st.
Cast off. Row 16 K6, kfb, K10, kfb, K6. [26 sts]
Row 17 Purl.
Rows 18 to 23 Knit.
Row 24 K1, (k2tog) 12 times, K1. [14 sts]
Knit the bag body
in the round on DPNs Row 25 Knit.
or a circular needle Row 26 (K2tog) 7 times. [7 sts]
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.

ARMS (MAKE 2)
Cast on 20 sts using 4.5mm needles.
Start at top edge.
Rows 1 to 18 Work as given for Legs Rows 1 to 18. [26 sts]
Row 19 Purl.
Row 20 K5, ssk, k2tog, K8, ssk, k2tog, K5. [22 sts]
Row 21 Purl.
Cast off.

HEAD (MAKE 2)
Cast on 18 sts using 4.5mm needles.
Start at top edge.
Rows 1 to 7 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st.
Row 8 K1, kfb, knit to last 2 sts, kfb, K1. [2 sts inc’d]
Row 9 Purl.
Rows 10 to 17 Rep Rows 8 to 9 another 4 times. [28 sts]
Rows 18 to 27 Starting on a RS knit row, work in st st.
 ELEPHANT BACKPACK

Row 28 K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1. [2 sts dec’d] felt for cheeks below eyes using a running stitch in pink thread
Row 29 Purl. around outer edge of each circle. Use black embroidery thread to
Rows 30 to 37 Rep Rows 28 to 29 another 4 times. [18 sts] sew slanting stitches for eyebrows above each eye. Whipstitch
Row 38 Cast off 3 sts, knit to end. [15 sts] cast-on edges of Head tog, and sew this edge onto back of Body of
Row 39 Cast off 3 sts purlwise, purl to end. [12 sts] bag just below elastic channel seam.
Row 40 Rep Row 28. [10 sts] Ears Sew side edges tog. Sew cast-on and cast-off edges onto sides
Rows 41 to 67 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st. of head (Ears are not stuffed).
Cast off. Straps Sew cast-on and cast-off edges onto bottom corners of bag.
Measure to centre point of strap, and measure 5cm from centre
EARS (MAKE 2) point on each side, then sew this position onto top back of Body
Cast on 10 sts using 4.5mm needles. below Head seam to make a 10cm hanging loop at top.
Start at bottom edge.
Row 1 (WS) Purl.
Row 2 K1, kfb, knit to last 2 sts, kfb, K1. [2 sts inc’d]
The eyebrow detail is
Rows 3 to 8 Rep Rows 1 to 2 another 3 times. [18 sts] sewn on with black
Rows 9 to 11 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st. embroidery thread
Row 12 K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1. [2 sts dec’d]
Row 13 Purl.
Rows 14 to 15 Rep Rows 12 to 13. [14 sts]
Row 16 Rep Row 2. [16 sts]
Row 17 Purl.
Row 18 Rep Row 2. [18 sts]
Rows 19 to 21 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st.
Row 22 K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, K1. [2 sts dec’d]
Row 23 Purl.
Rows 24 to 29 Rep Rows 22 to 23 three more times. [10 sts]
Cast off.

STRAP
Cast on 6 sts using 4.5mm DPNs.
Using two DPNs work i-cord for 90cm for the standard backpack.
Note It is recommended that you measure the child for fitting the
straps – each shoulder strap runs from the top of the shoulder
down to the side of the body above the hip. Make i-cord twice that
length plus an extra 10cm to make the top hanging loop. You may
want to knit it a little longer so they can grow with the bag for a
while.
Cast off.

MAKING UP
Body and base Pin Base to cast-off edge of Body, and sew tog. Make the bag straps
Legs Sew side edges tog (seam runs down centre back), add a little from knitted i-cords
stuffing but leave top (cast-on end) free from stuffing. Sew cast-on
edge of Leg onto bottom 2 rows of Body, starting at front corners of
base.
Arms Sew side edges tog (seam runs down centre back). Sew
cast-off edge tog along bottom. Add a little stuffing but leave top
(cast-on end) free from stuffing. Measure up 11cm from Base of
bag, and sew cast-on edge of each Arm onto Body at each side.
Elastic top With a 1.5cm overlap, sew ends of elastic tog to make a
ring shape; use a zigzag stitch if hand sewing or use a sewing
machine for a firm join. Place elastic ring inside top of Body of bag,
and fold cast-on edge of Body over elastic to WS to make a 2cm
deep channel at the top (as though for a waistband), and pin in
place. Sew a running stitch along cast-on edge of Body to finish
channel and encasing elastic.
Toggle Attach toggle to centre front of elastic casing, and add a
loop of Yarn A to opposite side of casing for toggle closure.
Alternatively, use a 4mm crochet hook to crochet 15 chain to make
a stronger loop.
Head Sew the Head pieces tog, WS facing, leaving cast-on edges
open. Add a little stuffing inside trunk and bottom of Head, leaving
top free from stuffing. Attach two buttons for eyes on middle of
Head, 4cm apart, sewing through both layers of fabric from top to
bottom to make indentations for eye sockets. Attach circles of pink
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We take a closer look at inspirational craft stories and meet people from
the world of yarn! Got a knitty story to tell? Get in touch over on page 25
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Time-travelling knits YARNSIDE HAND
You might remember The Army Flying Museum from their other craft projects, DYED YARN
including knitted remembrance medals in 2020 and crochet gliders in 2021 NANCY PORTER

B
ased in Middle Wallop, close
to Andover in Hampshire, The
Army Flying Museum tells the
story of British Army Flying from the
early days of military ballooning all the
way to the modern Army Air Corps.
MAKING LEARNING FUN
“The Army Flying Museum has had a
great year so far with a busy term of
school trips and some great holiday
fun for families,” says Learning and
Communities Officer, Joanna Wenman.
“Our next project for any great knitters
out there focuses on our 1940s House.
This house is designed to look just like a
pilots might have lived in with his family
groups and our family visitors. We often
use this room as a place to debate the
various themes of the Home Front and
Help stock the kitchen of this 1940s model
house with knitted fruits and vegetables
You can find some free vegetable patterns at
www.gathered.how/knitting-and-crochet/
knitting/free-knitted-vegetable-toy-patterns
KNIT FOR VICTORY
The museum would love to have some
knitted wartime fruits and vegetables
to hand out to school pupils to prompt
discussions around Dig for Victory, such
as cauliflowers, carrots, turnips, green
beans, onions, tomatoes, cabbages,
marrows, potatoes, radishes, rhubarb,
apples, plums, pears, raspberries,
strawberries and figs.
Send any completed fruits and
vegetables to the address below:
FAO Joanna Wenman
Learning and Communities Officer,
Army Flying Museum,
Stockbridge,
Hampshire SO20 8FB
Tell us about your
business…
Yarnside Hand Dyed yarn
all started with Arctic
skies. From trips to the
Nordic countries, I was
inspired by the winter skies
and wanted to combine these
colours with the functionality
of yarn so people could create
something beautiful. My love
of nature, combined with
my Fine Art and Art History
background, inspires my
colourways, and my obsession
with knitting means I can
combine these elements to
create unique colourways on
different fibres.
What can knitters find in
your online shop?
I stock a range of yarn bases and weights and
a library of colourways. You can choose from a
range of fibres; pick a colour and I’ll get dyeing!
I have permanent themes which I add to,
capturing whatever I’ve been inspired by. I also
have a monthly mini skein mystery club where
you’ll get a unique and exclusive colourway –
the best bit is that it’s a surprise each time!
What are your plans for 2023?
I will be broadening the types of yarn I’ll be
dyeing – this will include some different
weights and fibres, with some exciting new
additions for the warmer months including
new colourways and yarn clubs.
Where can we find out more?
You can come and see what I’m working on by
visiting me on Instagram @yarnside_hand_
dyed_yarn, or purchase my yarn from Etsy
www.yarnsidehanddyedyarn.etsy.com.

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in the 1960s and 1970s as a high-yielding dairy ewe
he most prolific British breed, usually producing triplets, this

T robust sheep has no horns and is of medium size. Its white face
and legs are without wool and its demi-lustrous fleece is white
and heavy – popular when blended for knitting yarns.You can find
British Milksheep in specialist flocks throughout the UK.
Discover more British sheep breeds at www.britishwool.org.uk.

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Lace? Check. Bobbles? Check. Needles at the ready for this textured
summer sweater that’s a treat to knit. By Siân Brown
 LACE AND BOBBLE JUMPER

46 (46: 46: 46: 46: 46: 46: 46)cm

6.5cm (2½in) wide

18 (18: 18: 18: 18: 18: 18: 18)in

20½ (20¾: 21¼: 21¾: 22: 22½: 22¾: 23¼)in

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE ABBREVIATIONS

52 (53: 54: 55: 56: 57: 58: 59)cm

MB (K1, P1, K1, P1, K1) all into next SLEEVE
st, turn, K5, turn, p5tog to
YOU WILL NEED complete bobble FRONT & BACK
Q Stylecraft Grace (aran,
85% acrylic, 10% mohair, For a full list see page 87
5% wool, 100gm/295m)
For yarn quantities and
measurements see size table
WHERE TO BUY
Q For yarn stockists
Q A pair of 4mm needles
contact Stylecraft on
Q A pair of 4.5mm needles
01484 848435 or visit
Q A pair of 5mm needles
www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk
Q Stitch holders 50 (55.5: 61: 66: 72.5: 78: 82.5: 88)cm
OR YOU COULD TRY… SHOP SMAR
TENSION Q Wool and Crafts T 19¾ (21¾: 24: 26: 28½: 30¾: 32½: 34½)in
SHO
18 sts and 24 rows to measure 01455 238768 or LOCAPL!
10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using www.woolandcrafts.co.uk Turn to
5mm needles Q Lincoln Woolpack page 77
www.lincolnwoolpack.co.uk
One patt rep of 13 sts measures

Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 P5 (4: 3:2: 2:1: 5: 4), (p2tog, P12) 7 (8: 9: 10:
11: 12: 12: 13) times, P5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4).
Row 3 K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4), (K6, yo, K1, yo, K4, k2tog) 7 (8: 9: 10: 11:
12: 12: 13) times, K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4).
Row 5 K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4), (K7, yo, K1, yo, K3, k2tog) 7 (8: 9: 10: 11:
12: 12: 13) times, K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4).
Row 7 K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4), (K8, yo, K1, yo, K2, k2tog) 7 (8: 9: 10: 11:
12: 12: 13) times, K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4).
Row 9 K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4), (K9, yo, K1, yo, K1, k2tog) 7 (8: 9: 10: 11:
12: 12: 13) times, K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4).
Row 11 K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4), (skpo, K5, yo, K1, yo, K2, MB, K2) 7 (8:
9: 10: 11: 12: 12: 13) times, K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4).
Rows 12, 14, 16 and 18 P5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4), (P12, p2togtbl) 7 (8: 9:
10: 11: 12: 12: 13) times, P5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4).
Row 13 K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4), (skpo, K4, yo, K1, yo, K2, MB, K3) 7 (8:
9: 10: 11: 12: 12: 13) times, K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4).
Row 15 K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4), (skpo, K3, yo, K1, yo, K2, MB, K4) 7 (8:
9: 10: 11: 12: 12: 13) times, K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4).
Row 17 K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4), (skpo, K2, yo, K1, yo, K2, MB, K5) 7 (8:
9: 10: 11: 12: 12: 13) times, K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4).
The front and back are Row 19 K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4), (skpo, K1, yo, K1, yo, K2, MB, K6) 7 (8:
knitted identically to
give the cool boxy shape 9: 10: 11: 12: 12: 13) times, K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4).
Row 20 P5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4), (P12, p2togtbl) 7 (8: 9: 10: 11: 12: 12:
13) times, P5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4).
These 20 rows form the patt and are repeated.
LACE AND BOBBLE JUMPER Work straight until piece measures 48 (49: 50: 51: 52: 53: 54: 55)cm
BACK AND FRONT (BOTH ALIKE) from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.
Cast on 98 (110: 122: 134: 146: 158: 166: 174) sts using 4.5mm
needles. SHAPE SHOULDERS
Rib Row 1 K2, (P2, K2) to end. Cast off 6 (7: 8: 9: 10: 11: 12: 13) sts at beg of next 10 rows.
Rib Row 2 P2, (K2, P2) to end. Leave rem 41 (42: 43: 44: 47: 48: 46: 47) sts on a holder.
These 2 rows form the rib.
Work a further 8 rows, inc 3 (2: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 3) sts evenly across last SLEEVES
row. [101 (112: 123: 134: 147: 158: 166: 177) sts] Cast on 34 (34: 38: 38: 42: 42: 46: 46) sts using 4mm needles.
Rib Row 1 K2, (P2, K2) to end.
Change to 5mm needles. Rib Row 2 P2, (K2, P2) to end.
Note that when working in patt the st count changes throughout. These 2 rows form the rib.
Count sts after even rows. Work a further 7 rows.
Work in patt as foll: Inc row K1 (1: 2: 2: 2: 2: 3: 3), (M1, rib 1) 32 (32: 34: 34: 37: 37: 39:
Row 1 K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4), (K2, MB, K2, yo, K1, yo, K5, k2tog) 7 (8: 39) times, M1, rib 1 (1: 2: 2: 3: 3: 4: 4).
9: 10: 11: 12: 12: 13) times, K5 (4: 3: 2: 2: 1: 5: 4). [67 (67: 73: 73: 80: 80: 86: 86) sts]

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FIND YOUR SIZE

SIZE 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 28-30 32-34 36-38
cm 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 132-137 142-147 152-157
TO FIT BUST
in 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 56-58 60-62
cm 100 110.5 121.5 132 145 156 165 175.5
ACTUAL BUST
in 39¼ 43½ 47¾ 52 57 61.5 65 69
cm 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59
LENGTH
in 20½ 20¾ 21¼ 21¾ 22 22½ 22¾ 23¼
cm 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46
SLEEVE LENGTH
in 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18

YARN Stylecraft Grace (aran, 100g/295m)

Hibiscus (2151) 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7

SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions. Simply follow
our colour-coded measurements and you’re off.

Change to 5mm needles.

The loose-fit shape of this
Work in patt as foll: sweater makes it easy to
Row 1 K1 (1: 4: 4: 1: 1: 4: 4), (K2, MB, K2, yo, K1, yo, K5, k2tog) 5 (5: wear with layers underneath
5: 5: 6: 6: 6: 6) times, K1 (1: 4: 4: 1: 1: 4: 4).
Rows 2 and 4 P1 (1: 4: 4: 1: 1: 4: 4), (p2tog, P12) 5 (5: 5: 5: 6: 6: 6: 6)
times, P1 (1: 4: 4: 1: 1: 4: 4).
Row 3 K1 (1: 4: 4: 1: 1: 4: 4), (K6, yo, K1, yo, K4, k2tog) 5 (5: 5: 5: 6: 6:
6: 6) times, K1 (1: 4: 4: 1: 1: 4: 4).
Row 5 K1 (1: 4: 4: 1: 1: 4: 4), (K7, yo, K1, yo, K3, k2tog) 5 (5: 5: 5: 6: 6:
6: 6) times, K1 (1: 4: 4: 1: 1: 4: 4).
Row 6 P1 (1: 4: 4: 1: 1: 4: 4), (p2tog, P12) 5 (5: 5: 5: 6: 6: 6: 6) times,
P1 (1: 4: 4: 1: 1: 4: 4).
These 6 rows set the patt rows, which are worked in the same
20-row pattern as the Back and Front.

Cont in patt as set and inc as foll:

Next row (RS, inc) K1, M1, K0 (0: 3: 3: 0: 0: 3: 3), patt to last 1 (1: 4:
4: 1: 1: 4: 4) sts, K0 (0: 3: 3: 0: 0: 3: 3), M1, K1. [2 sts inc’d]
Taking new sts into st st, inc as set at the end of the 6 foll 14th rows.
[81 (81: 87: 87: 94: 94: 100: 100) sts]
Work straight until Sleeve measures 46cm from cast-on edge,
ending after a WS row.
Cast off.

NECKBAND
Join right shoulder seam.
With RS facing, using 4mm needles, decreasing 0 (1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0)
st, K41 (42: 43: 44: 47: 48: 46: 47) sts from front neck holder, then
decreasing 0 (1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0) st, K41 (42: 43: 44: 47: 48: 46: 47) sts

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Rib Row 1 P2, (K2, P2) to end.
Rib Row 2 K2, (P2, K2) to end.
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QUESTION OF GERMAN SHORT ROWS as one stitch). Maintaining a firm tension on

THE MONTH Q I’m not getting on with wrap-and-
turn short rows, is there another
method that I can use instead?
Imelda Anderson
German short rows are a great alternative,
as this method is easy to work and can be
less visible in the finished fabric.
Set up to work German short rows by
following your pattern up until the point it
tells you to you turn, then turning your work,
QUICK leaving the remaining stitches unworked on
SCAN… your right-hand needle.
…FOR OUR For purl rows, slip the first stitch on the
WRAPLESS left-hand needle purlwise with the yarn in
SHORT ROWS front, going from the left-hand needle to
TUTORIAL the right-hand needle, then pull the working
Scan this QR code yarn firmly up and away from you towards
with your phone. the back of the work. This will pull up and
tighten the slipped stitch, giving it a double
Your Double Stitch leg which makes it look like a double stitch
should look like this
(the abbreviation DS is typically used to
describe this double stitch and it is counted
the yarn, bring the yarn back between the
needles and purl the next stitch. It will look
like there are three loops – the initial slipped
stitch and the first purled stitch. Continue to
purl to the end of the row.
For knit rows, bring the yarn between the
needles to the front of the work. Slip the
first stitch on the left-hand needle, purlwise
with the yarn in front, going from the
left-hand needle to the right-hand needle.
Pull the working yarn firmly up and away
from you towards the back of the work.
Maintaining a high tension on the yarn, knit
the next stitch. Knit to the end of the row.
When working a row that has a double
stitch on it, you will be able to spot where
the double stitch is as there will be a slightly
bigger gap to the left of it, and the slipped
stitch will look like a double stitch. When you
come to work the double stitch, treat it as a
single stitch and either purl or knit both legs
of the double stitch together. Rachael

THE CUTEST CACTI

I love cacti but I just don’t seem to be Add dressmaking pins for
Q able to keep them alive, even though
they are supposed to be easy! I saw
more realism or to make
them into pincushions!

knitted ones at a local craft fair and

wondered if you had any patterns?
Charlotte Spicer
We do! You can find Claire Fairall’s cactus
family in issue 235 or there are three This cactus family can
different designs for free on our website at be personalised to
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SLIPPING HEEL STITCHES
I’m not sure if I should I slip knitwise
Q or purlwise on a sock heel flap?
Minty Shortland
When faced with a pattern that simply
says Sl1 (slip 1), it’s a reasonable thing for
a sock knitting beginner (or even not-so-
beginner) to ask, and reminds you how
much of knitting knowledge is assumed –
the convention for slipping stitches is to slip
purlwise then your stitch stays mounted the
right way around on your needle for when
you work the purl row, but if nobody told
you that, you would have to work it out for
yourself. If you slip your stitch knitwise, the
stitch twists on the needle and you’ll end up
working a twisted stitch on the purl row.
Obviously, if you’re knitting a jumper, a
hat or some other project where you need
the stitches to look the same then this is an
important consideration, but to be honest,
I don’t actually think that it matters that
Knitwise-slip-stitches
WHICH WOOL?
I mostly make toys for charity and
Q have been knitting from my stash
but have just run out and now I’m at a
loss. Is there a particular yarn that you’d
reccommend for toys?
Katherine Waters
First of all, well done for getting to the
bottom of your stash! That’s something
most knitters can only dream of. You can
generally use anything for toys, but if they
are being given to children it’s probably
best to knit them in acrylic for easy washing
and care. One of the most popular ranges,
which is available in so many shades you’re
bound to be able to find what you’re looking
for, is Stylecraft’s Special DK (also available
in 4ply, aran, chunky and super chunky).
You’lll be able to find it online or from your
local yarn shop for around £2.30 per ball.
King Cole also have a specific toy making
yarn – Dollymix – that comes in little 25g
balls and an impressive 40 colours that are
perfect for smaller projects and can be
bought for 99p each. Rachael
guest
expert
much for a sock heel (most of time it’ll be
inside your shoe anyway), so my answer to
your question is to go for the method that’s
easiest or gives the effect you like best.
The photos below show the heel flaps
from my Basic 4ply Socks pattern (free on
my blog www.winwickmum.co.uk), with both
stitches slipped knitwise and purlwise. I like
the twisted stitches of the knitwise slip so I
often use that one, but I also slip purlwise on
other pairs – it’s one of those unique design
features that we can add into our handknits
to make them special and nobody else
would ever notice unless we pointed it out!
Having made and worn socks using both
methods, it really doesn’t seem to make
any difference to how the socks wear so if
slipping knitwise is something that you’ve
done inadvertently, don’t worry that you’ve
knitted socks that are going to wear out
faster. They will still look and feel fabulous
on your feet! Christine
Purlwise-slip-stitches
These teeny tiny balls also make
great decorations – just fill a
bowl with them to delight your
guests and fellow knitters
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DESERT ISLAND KNITS
What three knitting items would
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scissors. Am I allowed a row counter as
well, or do I mark the rows out in the
sand with a twig?! Debbie
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A book by Johann
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Q knit and think up your designs?
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In the winter, anywhere with a log fire,
a comfy armchair with plump cushions
for my back, a dog, a table for my mug of
tea and music playing in the background.
In the summer, all of the above applies
except maybe the fire! Debbie
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Q Craft or florist’s wire, 2mm

diameter, 40cm long

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
YOU WILL NEED
Q Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK
(100% acrylic, 100g/280m)
1 ball of each
Yarn A Silver Mist 678
Yarn B Black 965
Yarn C Chocolate 947
Yarn D Walnut 927
Yarn E Pumpkin 766
Yarn F Oatmeal 964
Yarn G White 961
Yarn H Peaches 888
Yarn J Signal Red 977
Yarn L Primrose 957
Yarn M Sunflower 978
Yarn N Grass 825
Yarn Q Lime 882
Yarn R Bluebell 969
Yarn S Denim 994
Yarn T Royal 979
Yarn U Navy 971
Q A pair of 3.25mm needles
Q A 3.5mm crochet hook
Q Toy filling
Q Sewing needle and thread
Q Two black beads per figure for
eyes, 4mm diameter
Q Strip of white felt for eye
backings
Q Lockable stitch markers
Q White and black embroidery
thread
Q Bamboo skewer, 13cm long
10% off!
Q Cardboard circle, 10.5cm
diameter
Q Approximately 100 gold/bronze
coloured cup sequins, 5mm Wool Warehouse are offering
diameter 10% off Sirdar Hayfield Bonus
Q Strong clear glue DK! Quote offer code SK240
when you order. To place your
order call 0800 505 3300 or
TENSION visit www.woolwarehouse.
24 sts and 30 rows to measure co.uk. Offer ends 24
10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking August 2023.
stitch using 3.25mm needles
MEASUREMENTS
Figures 10cm (4in) tall
Island 13x13cm (5¼x5¼in) SHOP SMAR
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Treasure Chest 4.5x5x3cm SHO
(1¾x2x1¼in) LOCAPL!
Log Raft (including mast) 8x13cm Turn to
(3¼x5¼in) page 77
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list see page 87
Not suitable for children under three years old
due to small parts
SWISS DARNING CHART KEY
WHERE TO BUY
Q For yarn stockists contact Background fabric
Sirdar at www.sirdar.com
Swiss Darn in Yarn G
OR YOU COULD TRY…
Q Wool Warehouse
0800 505 3300 or
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PIRATE PLAYSET 7KLVVHWZRXOGPDNHDJUHDWJLIWIèDQ\

Note Unless otherwise specified, use the cable cast on for all
pieces and use mattress stitch to sew seams. The crochet hook is VXPPHUELUëGD\VRISLUDWHORYHUV\RXQJDQG
used to work single chains for the treasure chest straps. To mark ROGDQGLVDJRRGOHVVRQLQWR\PDNLQJDQG
stitches, use lockable stitch markers, or thread a waste piece of
yarn through the stitch to be marked and knot loosely so it can be
àQLVKLQJIè\RXWRR
removed later. For identification purposes, the Pirate Captain doll SOPHIE JORDAN, DEPUTY EDITOR
has the parrot, and the Ship’s Mate doll has the eye patch.

PIRATE CAPTAIN
Cast on 18 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A and leaving a Rows 11 to 14 Rep Rows 9 to 10 twice more, do not break Yarn G
15cm tail for sewing. after Row 14.
Cont in Yarn G.
LEGS Row 15 K1, (k2tog) 8 times, K1. [10 sts]
Rows 1 to 8 Starting on a RS knit row, work in st st.
HEAD
BODY Break Yarn G and join Yarn H.
Break Yarn A and join Yarn S. Work in single row stripes of Yarn S Row 16 (neckline) Purl.
and Yarn G, breaking the working yarn and joining new colour at the Row 17 K1, (kfb) 8 times, K1. [18 sts]
end of each row. Row 18 Purl.
Row 9 K18 S. Row 19 K1, (kfb, K1) 8 times, K1. [26 sts]
Row 10 P18 G. Rows 20 to 23 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st.

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The Pirate Captain Use chain stitch to

has a parrot and embroider a belt
wears a tricorn hat around the body

Row 24 Purl, marking stitches 7, 12, 14 and 19 for positions of Ears
and Eyes.
Rows 25 to 28 Starting on a RS knit row, work in st st.
Row 29 K1, (k2tog, K1) 8 times, K1. [18 sts]
Row 30 Purl.
Row 31 (K2tog) 9 times. [9 sts]
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
ARMS (MAKE 2)
Cast on 6 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn G.
Start at top.
Rows 1 to 7 Starting on a RS knit row, work in st st.
Break Yarn G and join Yarn H.
Rows 8 to 9 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st.
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
FEET (MAKE 2)
Cast on 8 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn C.
Start at front of foot.
Rows 1 to 6 Starting on a RS knit row, work 6 rows in st st.
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
HAT
Cast on 54 sts using the long tail cast-on for a stretchy edge, using
3.25mm needles and Yarn U.
Start at brim.
Rows 1 to 3 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st.
Row 4 K1, (k2tog) 26 times, K1. [28 sts]
Rows 5 to 11 Starting on a WS knit row, work in rev st st.
Row 12 P1, (p2tog, P11) twice, P1. [26 sts]
Row 13 Knit.
Row 14 P1, (p2tog, P1) 8 times, P1. [18 sts]
Row 15 Knit.
Row 16 (P2tog) 9 times. [9 sts]
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
PARROT
Cast on 4 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn Q.
Start at tail.
Row 1 Cast off 3 sts (this strip is the tail, 1 loop rem on RH needle),
turn, cast on 6 sts using the cable cast-on for body. [7 sts]
Rows 2 to 4 Starting on a RS knit row, work in st st.
Row 5 P1, (p2tog, P1) twice. [5 sts]
Rows 6 to 7 Starting on a RS knit row, work in st st.
Before casting off, embroider beak and eyes whilst piece is still
on needles, as follows:
BEAK
Cut a 30cm length of Yarn M, and over the central stitch of Row 5 (the
3rd stitch), embroider three vertical stitches, tie yarn tails tog on WS
and trim ends.
EYES
Cut a 30cm length of black embroidery thread and embroider an eye
on each side of beak in one small vertical stitch. Tie thread tails tog on
WS and trim ends.
Cast off, break Yarn Q and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to
fasten.
SHIP’S MATE
Work as given for Pirate Captain Legs, Body and Head, casting on and
working Rows 1 to 8 in Yarn D, and using the same yarn colours as
Captain for Rows 9 to 31.

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ARMS
Work as given for Pirate Captain Arms.

FEET
Work as given for Pirate Captain Feet but using Yarn B.

CAP
Cast on 28 sts using the long tail cast-on for a stretchy edge, using
3.25mm needles and Yarn T.
Start at brim.
Rows 1 to 7 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st.
Row 8 K1, (K5, k2tog, K6) twice, K1. [26 sts]
Row 9 Purl.
Row 10 K1, (k2tog, K1) 8 times, K1. [18 sts]
Row 11 Purl.
Row 12 (K2tog) 9 times. [9 sts]
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.

SIDE TIE
Make a slip knot on a 3.25mm needle using Yarn T.
Row 1 (RS) Kfb. [2 sts]
Row 2 Purl.
Row 3 (Kfb) twice. [4 sts]
Rows 4 to 12 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st.
Row 13 (K2tog) twice. [2 sts]
Row 14 Purl.
Row 15 K2tog and fasten off.

The Ship’s Mate

wears a skull cap EYEPATCH
and eye patch Cast on 2 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn B.
Cast off.

DESERT ISLAND
Cast on 56 sts using the long tail cast-on for a stretchy edge, using
3.25mm needles and Yarn G.
Start at bottom edge.
Row 1 (WS) Purl.
Break Yarn G and join Yarn L.
Rows 2 to 5 Starting on a RS knit row, work in st st.
Row 6 K1, (k2tog, K9) 5 times. [51 sts]
Rows 7 to 9 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st.
Row 10 K1, (k2tog, K3) 10 times. [41 sts]
Row 11 and all foll WS rows Purl.
Row 12 K1, (k2tog, K2) 10 times. [31 sts]
Row 14 K1, (k2tog, K1) 10 times. [21 sts]
Row 16 K1, (k2tog) 10 times. [11 sts]
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.

SEA BASE
Cast on 83 sts using the long tail cast-on for a stretchy edge, using
3.25mm needles and Yarn R.
Row 1 (WS) Purl.
Row 2 K2, (P4, K3, P3, K3) 3 times, K2, (P4, K3, P3, K3) 3 times, K1.
Row 3 P1, (P7, p2tog) 9 times, P1. [74 sts]
The side tie is knitted
separately cap Row 4 K4, (P3, K3) 11 times, P3, K1.
and sewn on later Row 5 P1, (P6, p2tog) 9 times, P1. [65 sts]
Row 6 K1, (P2, K3) 4 times, K1, (P2, K3) 3 times, K1, (P2, K3) 3
times, K1, (P2, K3) 2 times, K1.
Row 7 P1, (P5, p2tog) 9 times, P1. [56 sts]
Break Yarn R and join Yarn G.
Row 8 and all foll RS rows Knit.
Row 9 P1, (P4, p2tog) 9 times, P1. [47 sts]
Row 11 P1, (P3, p2tog) 9 times, P1. [38 sts]
Row 13 P1, (P2, p2tog) 9 times, P1. [29 sts]
Row 15 P1, (P1, p2tog) 9 times, P1. [20 sts]

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Row 17 (P2tog) 10 times. [10 sts] Row 17 K1, (k2tog) 7 times. [8 sts]
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Row 18 Purl.
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
SHARK FINS (MAKE 2)
Cast on 5 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A. COCONUT
Start at bottom edge Cast on 8 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn D.
Rows 1 to 2 Starting on a RS knit row, work in st st. Row 1 (RS) K1, (kfb) 6 times, K1. [14 sts]
Row 3 K3, k2tog. [4 sts] Rows 2 to 5 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st.
Row 4 Purl. Row 6 (P2tog) 7 times. [7 sts]
Row 5 K2, k2tog. [3 sts] Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Row 6 Purl.
Row 7 Sk2po and fasten off. LOG RAFT
LOGS (MAKE 5)
PALM TREE TRUNK Cast on 9 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn C.
Cast on 9 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn C. Rows 1 to 3 Knit.
Start at bottom edge. Rows 4 to 22 Starting on a WS purl row, work in st st.
Rows 1 to 5 Starting on a RS knit row, work in st st. Rows 23 to 25 Knit.
Row 6 (WS) Knit. Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Rows 7 to 24 Rep Rows 1 to 6 three more times.
Rows 25 to 28 Starting on a RS knit row, work in st st. JOLLY ROGER FLAG
Row 29 (K2tog) 4 times, K1. [5 sts] Cast on 16 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn B.
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Row 1 (RS) Sl 1, K15.
Row 2 Sl 1, P15.
PALM TREE LEAVES (MAKE 3) Rows 3 to 12 Rep Rows 1 to 2 five more times.
Cast on 3 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn N. Row 13 Rep Row 1.
Row 1 (RS) K1, M1, K1, M1, K1. [5 sts] Cast off.
Row 2 and all foll WS rows Purl.
Row 3 (K1, kfb) twice, K1. [7 sts] TREASURE CHEST
Row 5 K1, kfb, K3, kfb, K1. [9 sts] BASE
Row 7 K2, kfb, K3, kfb, K2. [11 sts] Cast on 12 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn D.
Row 9 K3, kfb, K3, kfb, K3. [13 sts] Start at top back edge.
Row 11 K3, kfb, K5, kfb, K3. [15 sts] Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Rows 13 and 15 Knit. Row 2 Purl.
Rows 3 to 4 Knit.
Rows 5 to 32 Rep Rows 1 to 4 seven more times.
Mark each end of Rows 12 and 24 for bottom corners.
Rows 33 to 35 Rep Rows 1 to 3.
Cast off knitwise (top front edge).

SIDES (MAKE 2)
Cast on 9 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn D.
Start at bottom edge.
Rows 1 to 8 Work as given for Treasure Chest Rows 1 to 8.
Rows 9 to 11 Starting on a RS knit row, work in st st.
Cast off knitwise (top side edge).
Embroider an X onto the
island with black thread TOP
to mark the location of
the treasure! Cast on 12 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn D.
Start at front edge.
Break Yarn D and join Yarn M.
Rows 1 to 11 Starting on a RS knit row, work in st st.
Break Yarn M and join Yarn D.
Row 12 Purl.
Cast off.
To finish the Top’s borders, using 3.5mm needles and Yarn D, with
RS of top piece facing, pick up and knit 9 sts along one side edge.
Cast off pwise. Rep on second side edge.

LID TOP
Cast on 12 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn D.
Start at bottom back edge.
Rows 1 to 16 Work as given for Treasure Chest Base Front, Back
and Bottom Rows 1 to 16.
Mark each end of Rows 4 and 16 for top corners.

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Rows 17 to 19 Starting on a RS knit row, work in st st.

Cast off in knitwise (front bottom edge).

LID SIDES (MAKE 2)

Cast on 9 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn D.
Start at top edge.
Rows 1 to 3 Starting on a RS knit row, work in st st.
Cast off knitwise (side bottom edge).

MAKING UP
PIRATE CAPTAIN AND SHIP’S MATE
Begin making up both figures in the same way.
Use the chart to
Eyes swiss darn the skull
Cut a strip of white felt measuring 1.5x0.5cm, place behind the onto the flag
2 marked sts (12 and 14) at centre front of Head. Remove these 2
stitch markers and sew a bead over each marked stitch, sewing
through both knitting and felt backing.

Head and body

Seam both, sewing side edges tog ending at cast-on edge (seam
runs down centre back). Firmly stuff Head using blunt end of a
knitting needle to poke filling tightly into Head. Lightly stuff Body,
leaving neck unstuffed.

Nose and ears

Cut a 50cm length of Yarn H, thread onto a tapestry needle and
anchor to the top of Head by sewing over a stitch twice. Bring
needle down through Head and out at position of stitch marker for
first Ear. Remove stitch marker and sew over marked stitch in 5
vertical stitches, then repeat with second marked stitch to make
second Ear. Then bring needle out through centre of Head for Nose
(one row below Eyes) and sew over central stitch 3 times. Take
needle back up and out at top of Head, secure yarn and hide ends
inside Head.
Hair
Embroider using a 70cm length of Yarn F for Captain and Yarn C for
Ship’s Mate. Thread onto a tapestry needle and embroider hairline
in 1cm long vertical stitches above Eyes, Ears, and down back of
Head. Cut more yarn if needed. There is no need to cover all the
Head as Hat will be sewn over hairline.
Legs
Define by threading cast-on tail onto a tapestry needle and sew
through layers of Body in a small running stitch at centre over first 5
rows. Secure yarn by going over final stitch again and bury yarn tail
inside Body.
top of Feet and pin in position. Cut a 30cm length of yarn to match
Legs and thread onto a tapestry needle. Sew Feet onto bottom of
Legs, catching a stitch on Foot to a stitch on cast-on edge of Legs all
the way around.
PIRATE CAPTAIN ONLY
Hat
Sew side edges of rev st st top of Hat tog (Rows 5 to 16, seam runs
down centre back). Sew side edges of st st brim of Hat tog (Rows 1
to 4). Place Hat over Head and using Yarn U, sew knit ridge (Row 5)
onto Head, catching stitches on Head to a stitch on Row 5 all the
way around. Turn up brim and pinch tog at three corners: first at
centre back and one on each side. Sew through these corners with
Yarn U to keep them in position. Embroider a white cross on front of
brim in white embroidery thread.

Belt Parrot
Embroider using a 60cm length of Yarn C for Captain and Yarn B for Sew side edges tog down back of Parrot’s Body and gather the 7
Ship’s Mate. Thread onto a tapestry needle and using chain stitch, cast-on sts tog at bottom. Join the Tail onto back of Parrot’s Body.
embroider around Body over final row of Legs. Sew bottom of Parrot’s Body onto Captain’s Arm at shoulder.

Collar SHIP’S MATE ONLY

Use a 20cm length of Yarn J for Captain and Yarn M for Ship’s Mate. Eyepatch
Wrap yarn around neck and tie ends tog at front in a double knot Wrap piece around Head and tie cast-on and cast-off tails tog at
and trim ends. back. Hide yarn tails inside Head.

Arms
Sew side edges tog, and sew cast-on edge onto side of Body.
Feet
Sew side edges tog and gather cast-on sts tog at the front (seam
runs down underside). Place Feet tog side by side, stand figure on
Cap
Sew side edges tog (seam runs down back). Sew cast-on edge onto
Head, catching stitches on Head to a stitch on Cap brim all the way
around. For Side Tie, weave in cast-on and cast-off tails. Cut a
20cm length of Yarn T and tie firmly around the centre of Side Tie
piece, double knot to secure, and sew onto side of Cap.

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DESERT ISLAND
Island
Sew side edges tog. Embroider a large X on the side of the island in
black embroidery thread.

Palm Tree Trunk

Sew side edges tog and add a little stuffing. Cover ends of craft/
florist’s wire with electrical tape so there are no sharp edges. Fold
wire in half to 20cm and insert wire inside Trunk, with folded end at
top. Push ends of wire into side of Island so ends are hidden and
sew cast-on edge of Trunk onto top of Island.

Palm Tree Leaves

Sew side edges tog and gather cast-on sts tog (Leaves are not
stuffed). Sew cast-off end onto top of Trunk with seamed edge
running down centre underside.

Coconut
Sew side edges tog adding stuffing as you go, and gather cast-on
sts tog at top. Sew cast-on end onto top of Trunk.
Sewing all the sequins on is
time consuming, so you can
Sea Base skip this step if you prefer
Add stuffing inside Island piece, bending wire ends so they are
hidden inside centre of stuffing, and place a 10.5cm diameter
cardboard circle between Island stuffing and knitted Sea Base. Sew
cast-on edge of Island over first Yarn G row of Sea Base all the way
around.

Shark Fins
Sew cast-on edge of each fin onto Sea Base.

LOG RAFT
Logs
Sew side edges tog, stuffing as you go, and gather cast-on sts tog.
Place the 5 logs side by side, and using Yarn C, sew through the
middle of Logs and secure yarn. Cut a 50cm length of Yarn E and
lash the logs tog, wrapping yarn around each Log 1cm from the end,
hiding ends inside Logs.

Flag
Embroider the skull in Yarn G using Swiss darning following the
The straps are made
chart, then add a cross below the skull in Yarn G as in the photos. from a crochet chain. See
page 86 for instructions
Mast
Cut a 13cm length of bamboo skewer. Roll one side of Flag around
blunt top end of the skewer and sew tog at the back. Insert other
end of skewer into Log raft through to the bottom. Add a spot of
strong glue onto Mast and Log raft at bottom to keep it in position. Straps
Using a 3.5mm crochet hook and Yarn E, crochet 20 chain and
Optional fasten off. Sew one end onto bottom back edge of main Chest,
Cut a small circle of felt and glue that over end of Mast on underside sew in place a few times onto back of Chest and Lid, and allow
so that skewer will not scratch any surface it is placed on. ends to dangle over at front of Lid.

TREASURE CHEST Lock Panel

Base
Oversew to seam all Chest pieces. Sew side edges of main piece to
sides and cast-on edge of sides pieces using marked sts as a guide
for corners, and remove markers. Sew Top onto cast-off edges of
Chest, adding a little stuffing inside before finishing seam.
Lid
Sew side edges of Lid Top to sides and cast-on edge of Lid Sides
pieces, using marked sts as a guide to the corners, and remove
markers. Sew cast-on edge of the Lid Top onto back edge of main
Chest to make the hinge.
Embroider in Yarn E using 4-5 horizontal stitches at centre front
of Chest.
Treasure
Attach sequins for coins in a random pattern to completely cover
Yarn M section on top panel. This is a little fiddly and time
consuming, so if you prefer, don’t add sequins just leave the Yarn M
panel as your treasure section.
If you want to make this into a permanent display, you can glue or
sew the pirates’ feet onto the log raft and island.

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 NEW from
EST 1978

Jolly cotton
Jolly cotton
Effortlessly stylish, classic and simple, this stripy jumper is one of
the coolest things you’ll wear all summer! By Kim Hargreaves
 STRIPED JUMPER
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
YOU WILL NEED
Q Rowan Four Seasons (aran, 60%
cotton, 40% acrylic, 50g/75m)
For yarn quantities and
measurements see size table
Q A pair of 4.5mm needles
Q A pair of 5mm needles
Q Stitch holders
TENSION
17 sts and 24 rows to measure
10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using
5mm needles
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ABBREVIATIONS
right dec Sl 1, K1, psso, slip st now
on right needle back onto left
needle, lift second st on left
needle over this st and then slip
this st back onto right needle (to
dec 2 sts)
left dec Sl 1, k2tog, psso (to dec 2
sts)
For a full list see page 87
WHERE TO BUY
Q For yarn stockists contact
Rowan on 01484 668200
or www.knitrowan.com
OR YOU COULD TRY…
Q Laughing Hens
01829 740903 or
www.laughinghens.com
Q Knit Bliss Yarns
0333 050 3753 or
www.knitblissyarns.co.uk
A stand-up collar is all
the detail required for
this striped knit
15 % off!
Laughing Hens are offering
TIPS ON
For
15% off Rowan Four Seasons!
KNITTING STRIPES
Quote offer code LHFOUR15 visit
when you order. To place your
order call 01829 740903 or
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Aug 2023.
20¾ (21¾: 22½: 23¼: 24: 24¾: 25¼: 26: 26½)in
53 (55: 57: 59: 61: 63: 64: 66: 67)cm
16½ (17: 17: 17¼: 17¼: 17¼: 17¼: 17¼: 17¼)in
42 (43: 43: 44: 44: 44: 44: 44: 44)cm
FRONT & BACK
SLEEVE
52 (56.5: 61: 67: 72: 76.5: 81: 87: 93)cm
20½ (22¼: 24: 26½: 28¼: 30: 32: 34¼: 36½)in
STRIPED JUMPER
BACK
Cast on 88 (96: 104: 114: 122: 130: 138: 148: 158) sts using 4.5mm
needles and Yarn A.
Beg with a K row, work in st st throughout as folls:
Work 10 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
Change to 5mm needles.
Join in Yarn B and now work in striped st st as folls:
Using Yarn B, work 2 rows.
Using Yarn A, work 8 rows.
Last 10 rows form striped st st.
Cont in striped st st until Back meas 29 (30: 30.5: 31: 31.5: 32: 32:
33: 33)cm, ending with RS facing for next row.
SHAPE ARMHOLES
Keeping stripes correct, cast off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
[80 (88: 96: 106: 114: 122: 130: 140: 150) sts]
Next row (RS) K2, right dec, K to last 5 sts, left dec, K2.
Working all armhole decreases as set by last row, dec 2 sts at each
end of 2nd and foll alt row.
[68 (76: 84: 94: 102: 110: 118: 128: 138) sts]
Cont straight until armhole meas approx 12 (13: 14.5: 16: 17.5: 19:
20: 21: 22)cm, ending after 2 rows using Yarn B and with RS facing
for next row. Break off Yarn B.
Complete Back in st st using Yarn A only as folls:
Cont straight until armhole meas 22 (23: 24.5: 26: 27.5: 29: 30: 31:
32)cm, ending with RS facing for next row.
SHAPE SHOULDERS AND BACK NECK
Cast off 4 (5: 6: 7: 9: 10: 11: 13: 14) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
[60 (66: 72: 80: 84: 90: 96: 102: 110) sts]
 STRIPED JUMPER

FIND YOUR SIZE

SIZE 4-6 8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 24-26 28-30 32-34 36-38
102- 122- 132-
cm 71-76 81-86 91-97 112-117 142-147 152-157
TO FIT BUST 107 127 137
in 28-30 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 56-58 60-62
cm 103.5 113 122.5 134 143.5 153 162.5 174 186
ACTUAL BUST
in 40¾ 44½ 48¼ 52¾ 56½ 60¼ 64 68½ 73¼
cm 53 55 57 59 61 63 64 66 67
LENGTH
in 20¾ 21¾ 22½ 23¼ 24 24¾ 25¼ 26 26½

SLEEVE cm 42 43 43 44 44 44 44 44 44
LENGTH in 16½ 17 17 17¼ 17¼ 17¼ 17¼ 17¼ 17¼

YARN Rowan Four Seasons (aran, 50g/75m)

Yarn A Frost (001) 11 12 14 15 16 17 19 20 21
Yarn B Luna (009) 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5

SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this pattern, we’ve colour-coded the sizing instructions. Simply follow
our colour-coded measurements and you’re off.

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Next row (RS) Cast off 4 (5: 6: 7: 9: 10: 11: 13: 14) sts, K until there
are 7 (8: 10: 12: 12: 13: 15: 16: 19) sts on right needle and turn,
leaving rem sts on a holder.
Work each side of neck separately.
Cast off 4 sts at beg of next row.
Cast off rem 3 (4: 6: 8: 8: 9: 11: 12: 15) sts.

Return to sts on holder, rejoin yarn with RS facing and cast off
centre 38 (40: 40: 42: 42: 44: 44: 44: 44) sts at beg of next row.
Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.

FRONT
Work as given for Back until 4 (4: 4: 6: 6: 8: 8: 8: 8) rows less have
been worked than on Back to beg of shoulder shaping, ending with
RS facing for next row.

SHAPE FRONT NECK

Next row (RS) K15 (18: 22: 28: 32: 37: 41: 46: 51) and turn, leaving
rem sts on a holder.
Work each side of neck separately.
Work 1 row.
Working neck decreases in same way as armhole decreases, dec 2
sts at neck edge of next and foll 0 (0: 0: 1: 1: 2: 2: 2: 2) alt rows.
[13 (16: 20: 24: 28: 31: 35: 40: 45) sts]

Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for next row.

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SHAPE SHOULDER
Keep your jumper hip-length for the
Cast off 4 (5: 6: 7: 9: 10: 11: 13: 14) sts at beg of next and foll alt row perfect companion to a pair of jeans
and AT SAME TIME dec 2 sts at neck edge of next row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off rem 3 (4: 6: 8: 8: 9: 11: 12: 15) sts.
Return to sts on holder, rejoin yarn with RS facing and cast off
centre 38 (40: 40: 38: 38: 36: 36: 36: 36) sts at beg of next row.
Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.

SLEEVES
Cast on 41 (43: 45: 47: 47: 49: 49: 51: 51) sts using 4.5mm needles
and Yarn A.
Beg with a K row, work in st st throughout as folls:
Work 10 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.

Change to 5mm needles.

Join in Yarn B.
Beg with 2 rows using Yarn B, now work in striped st st as given for
back throughout and cont as folls:
Next row (RS) K3, M1, K to last 3 sts, M1, K3.
Working all increases as set by last row, inc 1 st at each end of 6th
(6th: 6th: 6th: 6th: 4th: 4th: 4th: 4th) and every foll 6th (6th: 6th: 6th:
6th: 4th: 4th: 4th: 4th) to 69 (67: 65: 65: 53: 97: 93: 93: 91) sts, then
on every foll 4th (4th: 4th: 4th: 4th: -: alt: alt: alt) row until there are
73 (79: 83: 87: 93: -: 101: 105: 107) sts.

Work 3 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. (Sleeve should
meas approx 42 (43: 43: 44: 44: 44: 44: 44: 44)cm.)

SHAPE TOP
Keeping stripes correct, cast off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
[65 (71: 75: 79: 85: 89: 93: 97: 99) sts]

Working all decreases in same way as armhole decreases, dec 2 sts

at each end of 3rd and foll 4th row.
[57 (63: 67: 71: 77: 81: 85: 89: 91) sts]

Work 3 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.

Cast off.

MAKING UP
Block pieces gently, following any instructions on the ball band.
Join right shoulder seam using mattress stitch, or backstitch if
preferred.

NECKBAND
With RS facing, using 4.5mm needles and Yarn A, pick up and knit 8
(8: 8: 10: 10: 12: 12: 12: 12) sts down left side of front neck, 38 (40:
40: 38: 38: 36: 36: 36: 36) sts from front, 8 (8: 8: 10: 10: 12: 12: 12:
12) sts up right side of front neck, and 46 (48: 48: 50: 50: 52: 52: 52:
52) back. [100 (104: 104: 108: 108: 112: 112: 112: 112) sts]

Beg with a P row, work in st st for 6 rows, ending with WS facing for
next row.
Cast off purlwise (on WS).

FINISHING
Join left shoulder and neckband seam.
Place centre of cast-off edge of Sleeve to shoulder seam. Join
cast-off sts at beg of armhole shaping to cast-off sts at start of
sleevehead shaping. Sew sleevehead into armhole, easing in
shapings. Join side and Sleeve seams.
NEXT MONTH
Martin Storey’s summer Mimi top is our
next exclusive from Rowan. Its soft drape
and lace detail are a dreamy combination.
Issue 241 is on sale Thursday 10 August at
all good supermarkets and newsagents.

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 YARN REVIEWS

Pretty in pink
We’ve whipped up some of our favourite candy colours
from the latest yarn ranges, there’s one for every season!

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KING COLE WORLD OF WOOL DEBBIE BLISS

COTTON SOCKS 4PLY
Are you looking for the next best sock
yarn? This wonderfully stretchy option is
particularly suited to those allergic to wool or
who just want a yarn that’s breathable (which
is especially useful when knitting socks)!
Available in a range of 10 bright shades,
perfect for the spring and summer seasons,
this yarn is practical for adult and child knits.
A mix of cotton, polyamide and PBT, it’s
suitable for machine washing, and with its 4
ply-weight yarn, is great for knitting babywear
and lacework accessories too. It creates a
neat fabric that feels light in the hand and has
a delicate drape we think you’ll love.
RRP £4.99 WEIGHT 4ply
BALL 100g/365m NEEDLE 3.25mm
CONTENT 58% cotton, 38% polyamide,
4% PBT CARE Machine wash at 40°C
For stockists visit www.kingcole.com or
call 01756 703670
ISLE
If your needles quiver at the thought of a
beautifully mottled yarn then this heritage-
feel option could be just what you’re looking
for! Isle is a charming textured yarn, which
provides the ideal material for your treasured
Fair Isle projects, lace, texture work and
cables alike. The collection is based on
traditional British Yarn, all made at World
of Wool’s HQ in Yorkshire. It’s composed of
100% British wool from Shetland and Blue
Faced Leicester breeds and comes in a range
of 20 wonderfully muted tones. The finished
fabric is loose and soft, with a flexible drape.
RRP £6.84 WEIGHT 4ply/aran
BALL 100g/175m NEEDLE 4.5-5.5mm
CONTENT 80% Shetland wool,
20% Blueface Leicester wool
CARE Hand wash only
To buy visit www.worldofwool.co.uk or
call 03300 564888
SUPER CHUNKY MERINO
We live for the days when new yarns are
released by knitting genius, Debbie Bliss,
and this launch is no different. Released a
few months ago, Super Chunky Merino is
a wonderfully cosy and super-chunky yarn
made of 100% Merino wool. It comes with a
soft twist and brilliant stitch definition. You’ll
find 15 shades in the range, all created with
the careful attention we’ve come to expect
from Debbie Bliss, including a pop of neon
pink for something different. Super Merino
Chunky creates a squishy fabric you’ll love,
so grab a pattern, your 9mm needles and get
ready to knit up super-soft projects in a flash!
RRP £9.49 WEIGHT Super chunky
BALL 100g/80m NEEDLE 9mm
CONTENT 100% wool CARE Delicate
machine wash at 30°C
To buy visit www.lovecrafts.com or call
01409 404010

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KIRSTIE SAYS...
“We’ve a broad mix of yarns from across the
spectrum this issue – from chunky wools to
sock-ready 4plys – and each one we’ve chosen is a
pretty pink tone. It seems no matter what yarn is
launched, it always pays homage to this popular
shade. So whether you’re a fuchsia fan, or a deep
pink devotee, there’s usually going to be a beautiful
blushing shade to match your knitting mood.”

We love
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6 hable
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ROWAN CASCADE YARNS RICO ESSENTIALS

FOUR SEASONS
This issue we welcome another new yarn
from the Rowan fold. Four Seasons is an
aran-weight option designed to transcend
the seasons. Smooth and soft to the touch,
this reliable blend of soft cotton and acrylic
microfibre delivers amazing stitch definition,
making it ideal for all kinds of projects and
creating great fabrics of lace and colourwork,
cables and more. You’ll love this aran-weight
yarn for everyone in the family, especially
as washing and wearing all year round is so
effortless. We particularly love the restricted
palette of pale pinks, natural beiges and
deep, dark blues.
HERITAGE 6
Heritage 6, like Cascade’s classic Heritage
yarn, is super-soft, durable and machine
washable and dryable. This is achieved
through its clever blend of superwash Merino
wool and nylon. Heritage 6 creates amazing
stitch definition and is available in 36 of
Cascade Heritage’s most popular colours.
It is a cracking choice for lace, cables,
colourwork or just the simplest of stitch
patterns. We love its wonderful neatness
when working stocking stitch, its deep dye
saturation and the practical shade range.
It’s the ideal yarn for special knits, and
makes a fab gift for a knitting friend.
ORGANIC COTTON DK
If a good colour range is your biggest yarn
temptation, Rico’s Organic Cotton DK’s
choice of vibrant, cheerful shades will be
hard to resist. Available in a wide range of
shades, you’ll discover pastels to autumn
hues, and bright colours to make your
clothes and accessories pop. This yarn is
the perfect choice for your summer crafting
plans as it’s made from 100% organic
cotton, creating a soft, breathable fabric
that has a gorgeous drape. Kind to your skin
and kind to the planet, this high-quality DK
yarn is lightweight yet durable, perfect for
babywear and for the whole family.

RRP £4.50 WEIGHT Aran
BALL 50g/75m NEEDLE 4.5-5.5mm
CONTENT 60% cotton, 40% acrylic
CARE Machine wash warm and gentle
For stockists visit www.knitrowan.com or
call 01484 668200
RRP £10 WEIGHT Lace BALL 100g/267m RRP £2.95 WEIGHT DK
NEEDLE 3.25-3.75mm CONTENT 75% BALL 50g/105m NEEDLE 4mm
superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon CONTENT 100% cotton CARE Delicate
CARE Machine wash cold machine wash at 40°C
To buy visit www.lovecrafts.com or call For stockists visit www.rico-design.de
01409 404010

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SHOP SMAR
Q 2 natural wood craft rings,
T
7cm diameter SHO
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS LOCAPL!
TENSION Turn to
page 77
20 sts and 28 rows to measure
YOU WILL NEED 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking
Q Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK stitch using 3.25mm needles
(100% cotton, 50g/125m)
1 ball of each MEASUREMENTS
Yarn A Misty Grey (404) 12cm tall (4¾in)
Yarn B Paper White (401)
Yarn C Soft Fudge (410) ABBREVIATIONS
Yarn D Light Caramel (409) For a full list see page 87
Yarn E Pure Black (402)
Q A pair of 3.25mm needles
Q A pair of 3.25mm double-
pointed needles (DPNs) WHERE TO BUY
for i-cord Q For local stockists contact
Q A pair of 4mm needles LoveCrafts on 01409 404
Q Lockable stitch markers 010 or www.lovecrafts.com
Q Toy filling

Row 36 Purl.
Cotton yarns are a good choice for
babies as they are soft against sensitive Row 37 K1, (K2, k2tog) 6 times, K1. [20 sts]
skin and usually machine washable Row 38 Purl.
Row 39 K1, (K1, k2tog) 6 times, K1. [14 sts]
Row 40 Purl.
Row 41 K1, (k2tog) 6 times, K1. [8 sts]
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.

KOALA
ARMS AND LEGS (MAKE 2)
Cast on 5 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 1 (RS) (Kfb) 5 times. [10 sts]
Rows 2 to 18 Starting with a WS purl row work in st st.
Row 19 (K2tog) 10 times. [5 sts]
Row 20 Purl.

Start second limb.

Row 21 (Kfb) 5 times. [10 sts]
Rows 22 to 38 Starting with a WS purl row work in st st.
ANIMAL TEETHERS Row 39 (K2tog) 5 times. [5 sts]
BOTH BODIES AND HEADS Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Cast on 8 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A for Koala or Yarn C
for Monkey. EARS (MAKE 2)
Row 1 (RS) K1, (kfb) 6 times, K1. [14 sts] Cast on 12 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 2 Purl. Change to 3.25mm needles and Yarn B.
Row 3 K1, (K1, kfb) 6 times, K1. [20 sts] Rows 1 to 4 Starting with a RS knit row work in st st.
Row 4 Purl. Row 5 (RS) (K2tog) 6 times. [6 sts]
Row 5 K1, (K2, kfb) 6 times, K1. [26 sts] Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.
Row 6 Purl.
Row 7 K1, (K3, kfb) 6 times, K1. [32 sts] MONKEY
Rows 8 to 20 Starting with a WS purl row work in st st. ARMS AND LEGS (MAKE 2)
Row 21 K1, (K3, k2tog) 6 times, K1. [26 sts] Cast on 5 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn C.
Row 22 Purl. Row 1 (RS) (Kfb) 5 times. [10 sts]
Row 23 K1, (k2tog) 12 times, K1. [14 sts] Rows 2 to 15 Starting with a WS purl row work in st st.
Row 24 Purl. Change to Yarn D.
Mark last row worked for neck Rows 16 to 18 Starting with a WS purl row work in st st.
Row 25 K1, (kfb) 12 times, K1. [26 sts] Row 19 (K2tog) 5 times. [5 sts]
Row 26 Purl. Row 20 Purl.
Row 27 K1, (K3, kfb) 6 times, K1. [32 sts]
Rows 28 to 34 Starting with a WS purl row work in st st. Start second limb.
Row 35 K1, (K3, k2tog) 6 times, K1. [26 sts] Row 21 (Kfb) 5 times. [10 sts]

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EARS (MAKE 2)
Cast on 10 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn D.
Change to 3.25mm needles.
Row 1 Knit.
Row 2 Purl.
Row 3 (K2tog) 5 times. [5 sts]
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten.

MAKING UP
KOALA
Body and Head
Gather around cast-on sts and use mattress stitch to join at marked
neck decrease row. Stuff Body and join Head seam, continue to
stuff as you go. Use a length of Yarn A to tie tightly around neck
decrease row.

Use a natural wood craft ring, Ears and Face

7cm in diameter for both teethers
Ears are placed with WS (rough side) facing forward. Position first
Ear on Head along side seam, 2cm from drawn-up end. Position
second Ear opposite first. Pin Ears in place before sewing to ensure
they are level.

Nose and Mouth

Use Yarn E to make horizontal stitches 5 stitches wide and 4 rows
high. Start 4 rows up from neck decrease. Add a mouth shaped as
an upside-down T with vertical bar 2 rows long and horizontal bar 4
stitches wide.

Eyes
Place Eyes 1 row above Nose and 1 stitch each side of Nose. Make
each Eye by embroidering 4 small stitches over 1 knitted stitch. Add
a small Yarn B highlight to each Eye.

Embroider four small stitches over one knitted
stitch for the eyes, with a white highlight
MONKEY
Body and Head
Gather around cast-on sts and place drawn-up yarn end of Tail in
position before pulling gathers tight. Stitch Tail firmly into place
through gathers. Make up rest of Monkey Body as for Koala.

Ears
Rows 22 to 24 Starting with a WS purl row work in st st. Ears are placed with RS (smooth side) facing forward, working as
Change to Yarn C. given for Koala Ears.
Rows 25 to 38 Starting with a RS knit row work in st st.
Row 39 (K2tog) 5 times. [5 sts] Muzzle
Break yarn and thread through rem sts. Pull tight to fasten. Position the cast-off edge of Muzzle at neck. Carefully sew Muzzle
to Head along cast-off edge, up one side and along the cast-on top
TAIL edge. Place a small amount of stuffing in Muzzle before finishing
Cast on 4 sts using 3.25mm DPNs and Yarn C. sewing final side edge in place. Use Yarn E to sew two nostrils, each
*Knit 4 sts, slide to other end of needle without turning work; rep 1 stitch wide with 1 stitch between them, 2 rows down from top of
from * until i-cord measures 10cm. Muzzle. Make the mouth 6 stitches wide and 3 rows below the
nostrils, using photos as a guide.
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten. Eyes
Place Eyes immediately above Muzzle with 4 stitches between
MUZZLE them. Make each Eye by embroidering 4 small stitches over 1
Cast on 5 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn D. knitted stitch. Add a small Yarn B highlight to each Eye.
Row 1 (WS) Purl.
Row 2 Kfb, K3, kfb. [7 sts] BOTH
Row 3 Purl. Arms and Legs
Row 4 Kfb, K5, kfb. [9 sts] Use mattress stitch to join row ends of each limb, gently stuffing as
Rows 5 to 7 Starting with a WS purl row work in st st. you go. Do not stuff for 2cm each side of second decrease Row 20.
Row 8 K2tog, K5, k2tog. [7 sts] Use pins to position Arms and Legs on Body, 6cm between
Row 9 Purl. shoulders/hips measured across animal’s back. Place Legs level
Cast off. with base of body and Arms 4 rows below neck decrease. Place a
wooden ring inside loop of limbs before sewing them into place.

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 HOW TO KNIT

If you’re new to knitting, or just need a little refresher, our knitting

guide is here to make sure you get it right first time, every time

cable CAST-ON method Use it for a firm edge, and when adding stitches to your work

1 2 3
Make a slip knot. Insert right-hand needle Push the point of the right-hand needle Pull the loop out with the right-hand needle,
into the stitch as if to knit. Wrap the between the first and second stitches. Wrap then slip it over the tip of the left-hand
yarn around the point and pull through, the yarn anti-clockwise around the point of needle. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you have
slipping the stitch on to the left-hand needle. the right-hand needle. the number of stitches you require.

thumb CAST-ON method A great all rounder, use it to cast on stitches quickly and easily

1 2 3 4

Make a slip knot and place it
on a needle, leaving a long tail.
The tail length depends on the
number of stitches you wish to
cast on. Try a length about 3
times the width of the project.
Hold the tail in your left hand
with your thumb sticking up.
Make a circle anti-clockwise with
your thumb. You should end up
with a cross on the front of
your thumb.
Push the needle tip along the
outside of your thumb so it
passes through the loop. Wrap
the working yarn as if to knit.
Draw the yarn through the
thumb loop and then between
the arms of the cross. Slip your
thumb out and pull to tighten the
stitch. Repeat from Step 2.

Knit Follow our simple steps to make the most important stitch you’ll learn

1 2 3 4

Hold the needle with the stitches
on it in your left hand. Keeping
the yarn in your right hand and
at the back of your work, insert
the point of the right-hand
needle up into the front loop of
the first stitch, as shown.
Now wind the yarn anti-
clockwise around the point of
the right-hand needle using your
index finger. It’s important to
keep the yarn in your right hand
relatively taut to maintain an
even tension as you go.
Bring the right-hand needle
down through the loop, making
sure that you catch the yarn you
wound around the needle. This
creates the stitch. Don’t pull the
free yarn too tightly, let out
some slack.
Push the point of the right
needle further through the
stitch you created, then gently
pull the right needle up and to
your left, taking the original loop
with it. You’ve now created one
knit stitch. Repeat Steps 1 to 4
across the row.

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Purl To make purl stitches, just reverse the action of plain knit stitches

1 2 3 4

Holding the needle with all the
stitches on in your left hand, and
ensuring that the yarn is at the
front of your work, insert the
right-hand needle up through
the front loop of your first stitch
as shown.
Wind the yarn around the tip
of the right-hand needle from
right to left, in an anti-clockwise
motion, constantly keeping a
slight tension on the yarn.
Now slip the right-hand needle
back through the stitch, ensuring
that you catch the yarn that
you’ve already wound around the
needle. This creates a stitch on
your right-hand needle.
Pushing the point of the right-
hand needle a little further
through the stitch, pull the
original loop up and off the left-
hand needle. That’s your first
purl stitch! Repeat Steps 1 to 4
across the row.

K2TOG Knit two stitches together to give a right-leaning decrease

1 2 3 4

Insert the point of the right-hand
needle through the loops of the
next two stitches as if to knit.
Wind the yarn around the tip of
the right-hand needle and pull the
yarn through the two stitches,
knitting them both together.
Drop the two stitches from
the left-hand needle and keep
the new stitch on the right-
hand needle.
Knitting two stitches together
decreases your stitch count by
one, and the decrease stitch
leans to the right. This is how a
series looks.

kfb Increase 1 stitch by knitting into the front and back of an existing stitch

1 2 3 4

Insert the tip of the right-hand
needle into the front of the stitch
and knit as normal, but don’t
drop it from the left-hand needle.
Then take the right-hand needle
behind the left and insert the tip
of the needle down through the
back of the stitch on the
left-hand needle.
Wrap the yarn around the
tip of the right-hand needle to
knit the stitch. Bring the
needle through to make the
stitch, keeping it on the right-
hand needle.
Take the stitch off the left-hand
needle. You will have increased
one stitch by knitting twice into
the original stitch, first at the
front, then at the back.

Cast off Finish off your knitting with this straightforward cast-off technique

1 2 3 4

Start by knitting the first
two stitches of the row as
normal, but don’t go any further
along as you usually would.
Insert the left-hand needle
through the first stitch, as
shown. Lift this stitch over
the other stitch on the right-hand
needle and over the needle point.
Knit another stitch so you have
two on the right needle. Lift the
first stitch over the second, then
repeat Steps 1 to 3.
When you get to the last stitch,
cut the yarn about 15cm (6in)
away, feed it through the loop
and pull through firmly to
fasten off.

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MORE STITCHES TO MASTER

You may see these great finishing touches in our patterns!
kitchener stitch The best way to graft your sock toes together

1 2 3 4

Arrange your stitches so that
the ones for the top of the foot
are on one needle, and those
for the bottom of the foot are
on the other, with both needle
tips pointing to the right. Cut
a 40cm (15¾in) tail of yarn and
thread onto a tapestry needle.
Using your needle, thread the
tail purlwise through the first
stitch on the front needle,
and then knitwise through the
first stitch on the back needle.
*Thread tail knitwise through
the first stitch on the front
needle and drop off the needle.
Thread the tail purlwise through
the new first stitch on the needle
closest to you. Thread the tail
purlwise through the first stitch
on the needle furthest away
from you and drop that stitch off
the needle.
Thread the tail knitwise through
the new first stitch on the
needle furthest away from you.
Repeat from * to Step 4
until you’ve worked all your
toe stitches.

duplicate stitch/Swiss darning Chain stitch Perfect for hanging loops

Swiss darning or duplicate
stitch is a great way to add small
3 4 2 details to your knitting, covering
the stitch with an embroidery
stitch the same shape as the
1 stitch beneath it. Work from
bottom to top, bringing the
needle out at the base of the 1 2
stitch at 1 . Take the needle
Make a loop on your crochet Pull hook and yarn back through
behind the top of the ‘V’, in at 2
hook. With the hook in your right the loop (1st chain). Repeat
and out at 3 . Take the needle
hand, hold the knot between Steps 1 and 2 until you’ve formed
down at 1 and bring it up at 4 ,
thumb and finger of the left a chain of the required length.
at the base of the stitch above.
hand. Move the hook under and Insert the thread end through the
Continue in this way up the line
over the yarn. last loop and pull tight to secure.
of knitted stitches.

GET PROFESSIONAL RESULTS! “Don’t rush

Use our easy-to-follow hints and tips for the perfect finish
MATTRESS STITCH
Place your knitted pieces RS up side by side. Thread your yarn on
to a needle, anchor the end and weave along an edge to your start
point. Working from back to front, push your needle up between
the first and second stitches of the left piece’s edge, then insert
the needle down between the first two stitches of the right piece’s
edge (on the equivalent row). Moving upwards, bring the needle
back up on the right piece, scooping up the bar that lies at the
back of the stitch. Return to the opposite piece and repeat.
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BACKSTITCH
Pin your two pieces together and secure your sewing yarn tail a
stitch length to the right of where you are starting. Now working
from right to left, bring the needle up a couple of stitches away at
1 . Take the needle down at 2 and up again at 3 and down at 4 .
Repeat this motion, keeping the stitches regular and ensuring you
put the needle through the middle of each knitted stitch to avoid
splitting the fabric.

3 1 2

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ABBREVIATIONS AND USEFUL INFO

10
Needle sizes

25
alt alternate MB make a bobble ssp slip 2 stitches one at a time, purl 2
approx approximately MC main colour slipped stitches together through
UK METRIC US
beg beginning mrk marker back loops (1 stitch decreased)

24
b&t (break and tighten) break off the P/p purl st(s) stitch(es) 14 2mm 0
yarn and thread the end through patt(s) pattern(s) st st stocking stitch 13 2.25mm 1
the st(s) left on the needle. Pull PB place bead tbl through the back of the loop
the end of the yarn to tighten the pfb purl into front and back of stitch T2B slip next stitch to cn and – 2.5mm –

23
9
st(s) together PM place marker hold at back, K1; P1 from cn 12 2.75mm 2
C2B slip next stitch to cn and P2tog purl 2 stitches together (1 stitch T2F slip next stitch to cn and 11 3mm –
hold at back, K1; decreased) hold at front, P1; K1 from cn

22
K1 from cn P3tog purl 3 stitches together (2 10 3.25mm 3
C2F slip next stitch to cn and stitches decreased) tog together – 3.5mm 4
hold at front, K1; prev previous W3 (wrap 3 stitches) with
9 3.75mm 5

21
K1 from cn psso pass slipped stitch(es) over yarn held at back of work, slip
C4B slip next 2 stitches to cn and hold p(1)tbl purl (1) into back of the loop next 3 sts to cn and hold at front 8 4mm 6
at back, K2; K2 from cn pwise (purlwise) by purling the stitch of work. Wrap yarn 3 times 7 4.5mm 7

8
C4F slip next 2 stitches to cn and hold rem remain/remaining around these 3 sts, being careful

20
6 5mm 8
at front, K2; K2 from cn rep(s) repeat(s) not to pull it too tight and ending
C6B slip next 3 stitches to cn and hold rev st st reverse stocking stitch up with yarn at back of work. Slip 5 5.5mm 9
at back, K3; K3 from cn RH right hand the 3 sts to right needle without 4 6mm 10

19
C6F slip next 3 stitches to cn and hold rib2tog either k2tog or p2tog knitting them
at front, K3; K3 from cn dep on what next stitch WS wrong side
3 6.5mm 10½
cb cable back in ribbing should be w&t (wrap and turn) slip next st 2 7mm –

18
CC contrast colour (keeps ribbing looking from LH to RH needle, take yarn 1 7.5mm –

7
cf cable forward neat on buttonholes) between needles to other side of
cn cable needle rnd(s) round(s) (on a circular needle/ work, slip st back to LH needle, 0 8mm 11
co cast on DPNs) take yarn between needles to its 00 9mm 13

17
cont continue RS right side starting point, then turn. 000 10mm 15
dec decrease(ing) (by working two RT right twist On next row, knit or purl the
stitches together) s2kpo slip 2 stitches, K1, pass both wrapped stitch together with the – 12mm 17

16
est established slipped stitches over (2 stitches strand wrapping around it – 15mm 19
DK double knitting decreased) wyib with yarn in back – 20mm 36
DPNs double-pointed needles skpo slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass wyif with yarn in front

6
– 25mm 50

15
foll/s following/follows slipped stitch over (1 stitch ybk yarn to the back
g st garter stitch (knit every row) decreased) yfwd yarn forward
inc increase (usually knit into same sk2po slip 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches yo yarn over
stitch twice) together, pass slipped stitch over yrn yarn round needle Hook sizes

14
K/k knit (2 stitches decreased) yon yarn over needle
kbfb knit into the back, front and sl slip * work instructions immediately
UK METRIC US
back of the next st [inc 2 sts] slm slip marker following *, then repeat as

13
kfb knit into front and back of stitch sl st slip stitch directed 14 2mm B/1

5
kwise knitwise; by knitting the stitch SM stitch marker 13 2.25mm –
k2tog knit the next two stitches ssk slip 2 stitches one at a time, knit 2
12 2.5mm C/2

12
together slipped stitches together
k(1)tbl knit (1) into back loop (1 stitch decreased) 11 3mm –
LH left hand sssk slip 3 stitches one at a time, knit 3
10 3.25mm D/3
LT left twist slipped stitches together (two

11
meas measure(s) stitches decreased) 9 3.5mm E/4
M1 make one stitch by knitting into 8 4mm G/6
back of loop between two stitches

4
7 4.5mm 7

10
M1L
(increase 1 stitch)
(left leaning increase) with left
Yarn weight UK/US conversion 6 5mm H/8
needle tip, lift strand between 5 5.5mm I/9
4ply Sport/fingering

9
needles from front to back. Knit
lifted loop through back of loop
4 6mm J/10
M1R (right leaning increase) with left
Double knitting Light worsted 3 6.5mm K/10½
needle tip, lift strand between 2 7mm –
8
needles from back to front. Knit
Aran Worsted
0 8mm –
3

lifted loop through front of loop

M1P make one purlwise by purling into
Chunky Bulky 00 9mm –
7

back of loop between two stitches 000 10mm –

(increase 1 stitch)
Super chunky Super bulky
6

Aran Knit on 4 to 5.5mm needles. Originally created for fishermen’s

Yarn weights jumpers. Use when DK isn’t heavy enough, and chunky is too bulky.
Choose the right yarns to knit with Perfect for outdoor or warm clothing.
2
5

1, 2 and 3ply Knit on 2 to 3.5mm needles. Use for delicate lace Chunky Knit on 5.5 to 7mm needles. Associated with outdoor wear
knitting and baby garments. Good for socks and gloves.
4

and winter jumpers, great for oversized garments.

4ply Knit on 3 to 4mm needles. Super chunky Knit on 7 to 12mm needles. A great weight for
3

Great for baby clothes, heavier socks and lightweight tops. beginners, as it produces quick results. Good for furnishings.
1
2

Double knitting (DK) Knit on 3.5 to 4.5mm needles. Usually double Big Knit on 9 to 20mm needles. Perfect for eye-catching scarves
the weight of 4ply, this is the most widely used weight. Suitable for and coats, as well as cosy cushions and throws.
1

most garments and quick to knit up.

Inch
cm

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 EXPAND YOUR SKILLS
Dinner
time
Seersucker stitch is the star in this
cotton dining set by Becca Parker
EASY TO KNIT
YOU WILL NEED
Q Deramores Studio Cotton DK
(100% cotton, 50g/105m)
1 ball of Glow (41105)
Q A pair of 3.75mm needles
Q Tapestry needle
TENSION
20 sts and 32 rows to measure
10x10cm (4x4in) over main pattern
using 3.75mm needles
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list see page 87
MEASUREMENTS
Coaster 11x10cm (4¼x4in)
after blocking
Placemat 27x20cm (10½x8in)
after blocking
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STITC
H
of t h e
month
WHERE TO BUY
Q Find Deramores Studio
Cotton DK at Lovecrafts
on 01409 404 010 or at
www.lovecrafts.com
Choose a yarn colour that
complements your tableware
SHOP SMAR
T
SHO
LOCAPL!
Turn to
page 77 DINING SET
Note One and a half balls of the specified yarn makes two
placemats and two coasters.
For more COASTER
STITCH Cast on 22 sts using 3.75mm needles.
PATTERNS Rows 1 to 4 Knit.
visit Rows 5 and 6 K3, *K1, P1; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Row 7 (RS) K3, *P1, K3; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
www.gathered.how Row 8 (WS) K3, *P3, K1; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Rows 9 and 10 K3, *K1, P1; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Row 11 K3, *K2, P1, K1; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Row 12 K3, *P1, K1, P2; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Rows 5 to 12 make up the pattern.
Repeat Rows 5 to 12 twice more.
Rows 29 to 32 Purl.
Cast off purlwise and fasten off. Weave in ends and gently
block to measurements, following any yarn care information
on the ball band.
PLACEMAT
Cast on 54 sts using 3.75 needles.
Rows 1 to 4 Knit.
Rows 5 and 6 K3, *K1, P1; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Row 7 (RS) K3, *P1, K3; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Row 8 (WS) K3, *P3, K1; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Rows 9 and 10 K3, *K1, P1; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Row 11 K3, *K2, P1, K1; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Row 12 K3, *P1, K1, P2; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Rows 5 to 12 make up the pattern.
Repeat Rows 5 to 12 another 6 times.
Rows 61 to 64 Purl.
Cast off purlwise and fasten off securely. Weave in ends and
Seersucker stitch creates
a pretty woven pattern gently block to measurements, following any yarn care
information on the ball band.
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