KNITTING MAGAZINE • ISSUE 238

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Welcome If you are anything like me, you look forward to Christmas with tinsel-tinted visions of endless knitting time under a perfectly decorated tree, festive movies on the TV, endless steaming mugs of hot chocolate and a Christmas morning spent delightedly opening thoughtful yarny gifts. But then you find yourself running around like a headless chicken for a full month to the sound of jangly overplayed songs on tinny shopping centre speakers, wrapping presents at 1am on Christmas Eve, trying to manage the ever-changing expectations of everyone from your family to your colleagues and then it’s January 1, you’ve got a stinking hangover, you’re expected back at work the next day and you’ve hardly knitted a few rows of the project you cast on in the summer holidays. So maybe this year it’s time to do things differently. In these days of rising prices and climate change, consumption is something that should be more considered than it ever has been before – but that doesn’t mean a bit of retail therapy can’t sometimes do wonders to raise a bit of festive cheer! So we’ve picked out some gorgeous treats for you in our shopping pages, plus some of our favourite yarn and knitting suppliers have donated some fabulous prizes for you

to win on page 12. Top of my list for Father Christmas are Telling Yarns’ beautiful hand-dyed British wools, Pat Menchini’s gorgeous Check Mate sweater – this month’s cover star – and above all, TillyFlop Designs’ scented candle that offers you 45 hours of relaxing crafting time. Now that is what I really need this Christmas. If you’ve cleared the decks and are ready for some quick-knit, last-minute Christmas designs for yourself or others, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got some really cosy, chunky designs in bright fireside colours in our gallery pages this year, plus lots of chunky accessories you’ll be able to make in no time flat. So whatever you’re doing, I’d like to invite you to sit down with your yarn, needles and this magazine, take a deep breath, and have a moment to relax. Repeat as needed for the rest of the year.

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CONTENTS Knitting (ISSN 1740 6943) is published 13 times a year by GMC Publications Ltd, 86 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1XN T: 01273 477374 EDITOR Christine Boggis 01273 402824 [email protected] SUB-EDITOR Jane Roe PATTERN EDITORS Rachel Vowles, Amelia Hodsdon [email protected] DESIGNER Claire Stevens EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Yuliia Sytnikova PHOTOGRAPHER Laurel Guilfoyle STYLISTS Lindsey Poole, Ellie Nightingale MODELS Caitlin McCarthy, Rohan Duggal, Daisy Richardson PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Jim Bulley [email protected] ADVERTISING Guy Bullock 01273 402855 [email protected] MARKETING Anne Guillot PUBLISHER Jonathan Grogan DISTRIBUTION Seymour Distribution Ltd 020 7429 4000 PRINTER Precision Colour Printers SUBSCRIPTIONS 01273 488005 [email protected] Subscribe online at: knittingmag.com/subscribe Subscribe from £39 (including free P&P) Save 10% with 6 issues Save 15% with 12 issues Save 20% with 24 issues Plus UK subscribers can save an extra 10% by choosing Direct Debit Cheques should be made payable to GMC Publications Ltd, and sent to The Subscriptions Department GMC Publications Ltd, 166 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1XU Current subscribers will automatically receive a renewal notice (excludes direct debit subscribers) See page 90 for more details

REGULARS 1 Editor’s letter 5 News 10 Christmas shopping 36 Style file 44 Your views 91 Essential information 93 Coming next month 96 Purl about town

REVIEWS 18 Books and accessories 21 Yarn review

GALLERIES 25 Fashion 38 Home and gifts

FEATURES 12 All I want for Christmas 14 Cast on with... Telling Yarns

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46 Jo Allport’s A-Z of Techniques: Reading your knitting part 1 72 Quick technique: Mosaic knitting 81 Quick technique: Twisted k2tog 82 Quick technique: Crochet chain bobble

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48 Brioche Vest 49 Garter Stitch Jumper and Headband 51 Cosy Coat 54 Jennifer 56 Check Mate 66 Applause Please 67 Aloe 68 Alexia

76 Take Two 78 Two Tone socks

ACCESSORIES 57 Wear it 2 Ways poncho 59 Snowball Cowl 60 Ballet Girl scarf 62 Kellow Hill hat and cowl 64 Usuki shawl

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HOME 70 Mosaic Blanket 73 Cable Cushion Cover 74 Acorn Rib Tea Cosy

CHILDREN & PETS 79 Holly Gift Set 83 Merry Hearts 85 Cardigan 87 Moon Baby Pillow

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KEEP BRITAIN WARM WITH KNITTING

KNIT A BIT OF GLASGOW UNIVERSITY The University of Glasgow has published a book of knitting patterns inspired by its iconic architecture.  Designers across Scotland – including the university’s own knitter in residence, Susan McComb – contributed designs inspired by such architectural details as cornicing, spires, sweeping arches and grand windows. The book includes accessories such as a beanie and a scarf as well as homeware including a tea cosy. The book, called Knitting the University of Glasgow, was compiled by three academics who are also keen knitters: Lynn Abrams, a professor in the university’s School of Humanities and Professor Marina Moskowitz of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, both historians of Scottish knitted textiles, along with Christelle Le Riguer, research co-ordinator at Glasgow University’s School of Humanities. Professor Abrams says: ‘Scotland’s long tradition of knitwear production is rightly celebrated. It feels fitting to celebrate the

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beauty of the University of Glasgow’s iconic buildings in knitted form.’ Professor Moskowitz adds: ‘Our aim as historians is to investigate the place and significance of hand-knitted textiles to Scotland’s economy and culture in the past, present and future. Studying knitting can be used to think about the role of craft in linking individual creativity to economic pursuits, local design traditions to national heritage and domestic economies to the creative economy of Scotland. Scotland’s rich heritage of hand-knitted textiles contributes to other national industries, such as tourism and fashion.’ Knitting the University of Glasgow is part of the University of Glasgow’s Fleece to Fashion project, which is researching the history of knitted textiles in Scotland from around 1780 to the present day. As well as the book, a branded yarn has come out of the project: Cochno Wool, which launched in 2018. The book will be on sale in the university’s gift shop.

PHOTOGRAPHS: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW AND BETH CHALMERS

WE CATCH UP ON THE LATEST YARNS

Knitting charity Knit for Peace is calling on crafters to join its team making garments for people who will struggle to pay heating bills this winter. The charity says: ‘We are planning for a 500% increase in demand for warm knitted and crocheted blankets, scarves, sweaters – in fact, everything to make life cosy and comfortable. Please get your needles and hooks out and, if you can, make something warm for someone in need.’ Find out more at knitforpeace.org.uk.

SILVER SCREEN SWEATERS Award-winning autumn film release The Banshees of Inisherin, starring Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell, has been dubbed the latest knitwear movie after 2019’s Knives Out got everyone talking about Chris Evans’ aran jumper. The film’s costume designer Eimer Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh worked with a local knitter in her 80s, Delia Barry, who hand-knitted all the jumpers in the movie. ‘Brendan loved [the sweaters] so much, she’s been knitting jumpers for him since Christmas,’ Eimer told Vanity Fair.

HEMLINE’S CUTTING EDGE Every knitter needs a really good pair of scissors. Hemline has just released a new range, presented in plastic-free packaging: 23cm household scissors, 17cm hobby scissors, 21cm sewing scissors and 23.5cm dressmaking scissors, priced from £6-9.

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BIG IS THE NEW LITTLE FOR LAD Lauren Aston Designs has released a new wool: Big Little Yarn. The chunky-weight yarn is made from 100% Merino wool and comes in 100g balls of around 80m. It is recommended to knit on 8-10mm needles with a tension of 11 stitches and 15 rows to 10cm. LAD has released a number of designs and kits to show off the yarn, including a simple headband and beanie, which can each be knitted from £25, a frill-edged slipover designed for children and adults, and a cute all-season T-shirt, the Reach Your Peak Top, plus a festive sweater. Big Little Yarn comes in 10 specially designed shades and is machine-washable on a gentle cycle.

KICK BACK WITH WYS’S NEW SUPER-CHUNKY WOOL West Yorkshire Spinners has added a super-chunky weight to its popular roving Retreat line. Retreat Super Chunky is made of 100% British wool spun from the fleece of a crossbreed of Bluefaced Leicester and Kerry Hill sheep, bringing together BFL’s gentle handle with Kerry Hill’s crisp white fleece and distinctive markings.

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TillyFlop Designs has created a candle designed to encourage you to unwind and take time with your craft. The 45 Hours of Crafting Candle, priced at £12.50, has been hand-poured in the Peak District and is scented with lavender, camomile and tea tree, to be the perfect accompaniment to knitting, crochet, sewing or cross-stitching – or some simple meditation or gentle yoga. Once the candle has been used up, the wax can be removed and the clear glass jar, with its screw-on brushed aluminium lid, is perfect for storing haberdashery essentials. TillyFlop has also released a spiralbound project planner priced at £15. This is designed for all textile crafters and includes 116 heavyweight pages to record, note and work out your projects. Coloured sections allow you to organise the planner into project types, and there are tips for yarn users and stitches as well as grid designs to help with yarn organisation, fabric samples, sketching and drawing. The A5 planner also includes measuring tools, inspiring and humorous quotes, and is available from tillyflopdesigns.etsy.com.

The new yarn comes in 10 bold and pastel shades and is backed by a collection of 10 designs by Chloé Elizabeth Birch called Knit. Flow. Glow. The collection includes garments, accessories and homeware and is targeted at beginners and more confident crafters. Chloé says: ‘This collection is a warm and welcoming introduction to the wonderful world of hand knitting. Each stitch pattern is designed to be relaxing and repetitive, offering you a chance to unwind and find your flow, while enjoying the silky softness of Retreat Super Chunky Roving.’ A WYS team member adds: ‘Crafted with wellbeing in mind, Retreat beautifully embodies mindful knitting, with a silky-smooth handle that glides off your needles, helping daily stresses gently fade away.’

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NEWS High on the Hi lltop Beanie

Merr y Go Round XL

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NEW SHADES AND DESIGNS FOR MANOS FRANCA

COLOURFUL WINTER LAUNCHES FOR STYLECRAFT Stylecraft has introduced a riot of colour for those dark winter days with Merry Go Round XL. This super-chunky 100% acrylic yarn comes in eight colour combinations, including Cocktail, Spice Mix and Apple Sours. Six pattern leaflets for women and girls feature loose-fitting garments, relaxed shapes and accessories. The yarn comes in 100g balls of 69m, retailing at £4.80. Stylecraft has also teamed up with its blogstar Stuart Hillard once again to release a new shade collection for its Head Over Heels yarn: Walking in Nature. The six new shades are each named for different ways of walking, and include Stride, inspired by the purples, lilacs and pinks of heather; Dilly Dally, inspired by the vibrant oranges and yellows of daffodils and clear blue skies; and Promenade, inspired by the colours of the sea. Head Over Heels: Wa lking in Nature

Manos del Uruguay has added some tantalising new shades to its super chunky, cosy Franca wool – Camelot, Tikka, Quartz and Mumbai. The brand has also teamed up with Irish designer Deirdre Liston to create three new beanie designs that can be knitted in Franca or Manos del Uruguay Maxima: the Backroads Beanie, inspired by the narrow country lanes in the west of Ireland; High on the Hilltop Beanie, which combines cables and slip stitches and was inspired by the hills and valleys of Killarney National Park in County Kerry; and the Silver Birch Beanie, inspired by the trees Deirdre can see in her garden from her favourite

knitting spot by See page the living room window. 12 Manos del Uruguay Franca is a single-ply 100% Merino wool perfect for soft and cosy accessories and quick knits. It is hand-dyed by artisans in rural Uruguay using traditional methods handed down through the generations. Manos del Uruguay yarns are fairly traded and each skein is signed by the woman who dyed it, along with the name of her co-operative.

SAVE YORKSHIRE’S WETLANDS WITH THE KNITTERN Conservation charity the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has created a pattern to knit a bittern – called the Knittern – in a bid to raise awareness of the loss of 90% of Yorkshire’s wetlands in the past 100 years, as well as cash to support its work and reserves. Bitterns are a species of heron that rely strongly on wetland habitats to survive. They have recently made a comeback in Yorkshire, where there are now 20 pairs. The project is part of the trust’s Wilder Wetlands campaign, which launched this autumn. The YWF is asking knitters to send in pictures of their finished Knitterns by January 9, to be displayed at its Potteric Carr reserve in Doncaster. Entrants will get free tickets to visit the reserve and the chance to vote for their favourite Knittern and win a prize. The pattern is free to download, but knitters are asked to make a donation to the trust. The YWF’s Jo Rawson says: ‘People love bitterns because they represent a success story of our wetlands after nearly going

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extinct in England 20 years ago. But thanks to work on our reserves and across the region, they’ve found a home back in Yorkshire over the past few years.’  Kay Perthen is a member of the Propagansey Knitting Group in Whitby, who tested the pattern for the trust. She says: ‘This was such a gorgeous knit, our knitting group loved it, and the rather cute bird, with knotted knees on long legs, has flown firmly into our hearts.’  To find out more and download your Knittern pattern, visit ywt.org.uk.

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BERGERE’S WINTER LAUNCHES Bergère de France has released two new yarns for winter. Zoé is an ultra-lightweight bouclé yarn made from Merino wool and kid mohair, designed to make creations voluminous and lightweight at the same time. Polyamide, viscose and polyester are blended with Merino and mohair fibres to create the effect. The yarn comes in 12 shades in 50g balls of 75m, and knits up on 5.5mm needles. Bergère has also launched Mérinos Lin, a round yarn with a slightly mottled, rustic appearance, made from 100% natural materials. Flax grown in the north-west of France contributes 50% linen to the blend, along with 50% Merino wool. The combination makes for a soft, fresh and flexible fabric that can be worn at any time of year. Mérinos Lin comes in 11 shades, in 50g balls of 125m, and knits up on 4mm needles. Nine new patterns can be downloaded from the website to support these yarns, and the brand has also released its magazine 49, including 29 patterns for babies and children.

HOPE FOR WATG Wool and the Gang has teamed up with funky fashion designer Hope Macaulay to create a hand knitting collection inspired by the mystical folklore of Irish woodland. The Hope X WATG collaboration includes five exclusive kits in the brand’s signature Crazy Sexy Wool, and two new colours: Paradise Peach and Wonderland Green. The kits range from an easy-knitting beanie priced from £66 to an intermediatelevel patchwork blanket priced from £151. A tank top, cardigan and sweater all feature Hope’s stand-out colour blocks and striking embroidery. WATG says: ‘Crafting folklore from the ethereal Irish woodlands, Hope Macaulay demystifies her supersized patchwork patterns for the first time ever with five kits and two new colours in Crazy Sexy Wool, spinning big inspiration from tiny worlds.’

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OXFORD YARN STORE CELEBRATES A KNITTY DECADE Oxford Yarn Store is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. The retailer is marking the occasion by inviting knitters and crocheters to create a 20x20cm square inspired by Oxford. All squares submitted will be stitched into blankets and auctioned to raise cash for charity. Owner Lizzie Webb says: ‘Any material or method can be used to make your square, so it’s a great stashbuster and is open to knitters, crocheters, weavers,

embroidery, felting and anything else that can be added to the blanket. We just want it to represent or symbolise Oxford for you. She adds: ‘We really wanted to do something that gets everyone involved and celebrate this milestone in the best way possible together. We have also put together some lovely prize bundles for the winners and runners-up.’ Find out more about Stitch Oxford at oxfordyarn.com and enter by December 10.

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What’s On DECEMBER 1 ‘FOR THE TREE’ WORKSHOP MEET BETH AND LEARN MORE ABOUT TELLING YARNS ON PAGE 14

CUSTOM BLEND FOR TELLING YARNS Independent dyer Beth Sparks of Telling Yarns has teamed up with Devon mill John Arbon Textiles to create a pair of custom-blended British wools that will become the base for all her yarns. Resolute and Steadfast are fingering and DK yarns blending 50% Bluefaced Leicester, 30% Romney, 15% Masham and 5% Zwartbles non-superwash wool. Beth says: ‘They combine softness and durability with an incredible halo and, essentially, are 100% British-reared, spun and dyed. Designed to be soft enough to wear next to the skin, even around the neck, they still retain all the durability and longevity of British wool. I wanted a yarn that brought together drape, memory, lustre

and bounce, with added depth and saturation of colour from the heathering of dark Zwartbles fibres, then topped off with a gentle halo.’ The wools are worsted-spun to make them both smooth and strong. Resolute is the fingering or 4-ply weight, a woolly, grippy yarn perfect for colourwork, which comes in 100g hanks of 400m, while DK-weight Steadfast comes in 100g skeins of 232m and is a round and bouncy yarn great for cables. Both retail from £18. Beth adds: ‘The collaboration with John Arbon has really solidified what I’ve been striving for Telling Yarns to be. I really wanted a yarn that is unique to Telling Yarns, that allows me to move from being a hand-dyed yarn company to a yarn brand.’

PURE WOOL STAPLE FROM KING COLE King Cole has launched Wool Aran, a 100% superwash wool yarn that is both eco-friendly and machine-washable. This standard aran-weight yarn comes in 100g balls of 180m and in 11 shades, including both neutrals and statement bold colours. It is designed to be perfect for cable knitting, so this technique features heavily in a collection of leaflet patterns for all the family, including a modern slipover and a cosy blanket as well as traditionalstyle cardigans and jumpers. King Cole says: ‘This beautiful new 100% superwash wool yarn comes in a plethora

of rich and classic shades suitable for all the family. The patterns supporting this yarn include detailed cabling work typical of aran-weight yarns.’

Still in need of some festive décor? Join Rachel Coopey from Coop Knits for a funfilled Christmas decorations workshop at Sitting Knitting in Sutton Coldfield. 0121 308 4205 [email protected]

2 CHUNKY KNIT CHRISTMAS WREATHMAKING WORKSHOP Learn how to make your own eco-friendly Christmas wreath at The Base in Greenham, Newbury, using luxury giant wool in the colour of your choice, then customise to your taste with accessories such as bows, pine cones and decorations. £55 includes materials, a mince pie and a festive drink. thebasegreenham.co.uk

3 KNIT AND NATTER, BASILDON LIBRARY Learn new skills and pass on your crafting knowledge in Basildon Library, on this and every Saturday, from 1.303.30pm. New members welcome! libraries.essex.gov.uk/events

6 CROCHET, KNIT AND CRAFT IN STOCKPORT Bring along your knitting, crochet or craft to this free drop-in at Offerton Library, Stockport. Join the casual gathering and meet fellow makers, have a brew and a chat. Everyone is welcome – from expert to beginner. stockport.gov.uk/events

10 VIRTUAL YORKSHIRE YARN FEST Independent yarn dyers and vendors get together to demonstrate their latest collections and celebrate all things craft. yorkshireyarnfest.com

12 KNITTED CHRISTMAS DECORATION WORKSHOP Join this workshop at St

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Thomas the Apostle in London’s Finsbury Park to create your own festive decorations – choose from Santa hat bunting for beginners, beaded baubles for existing knitters and a mini sock advent for experts – or make them all! Tickets cost £25. eventbrite.co.uk

23 STITCH, KNIT AND NATTER, GUNNERSBURY PARK Join Gunnersbury Park’s friendly fortnightly textile group – bring a project to work on, learn from others and have a good old natter over a cuppa. Call 0203 961 0280 for details.

JANUARY 2023 15 WALTHAM ABBEY WOOL SHOW Kate and Diana invite you to celebrate their 10th anniversary of the Wool Show. Get inspiration, meet creative exhibitors and artisans of crochet, knitting, spinning and felting with demonstrations and workshops. walthamabbeywoolshow.co.uk

26-28 ARDINGLY QUILT SHOW Check out bright and beautiful quilt displays by well-known quilters and textile artists, shop for patchwork and quilting supplies and enjoy the restaurant and other facilities at the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex. grosvenorshows.co.uk/ ardingly-quilt-show

FEBRUARY 2023 9-12 VOGUE KNITTING LIVE NEW YORK This sought-after event featuring world-class teachers including Melissa Leapman, Norah Gaughan, Gayle Roehm, Franklin Habit, Julie Weisenberger and many more is back in person in the Big Apple. vogueknittinglive.com/ newyork23 9

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Makers’ must-haves for the festive season

KNITPRO DAY & NIGHT SET £100, KnitPro

CHRISTMAS SPICE CANDLE AND A CHRISTMAS CAROL £25, Classical Candle Co

KNIT TER’S COMPANION DIARY AND PAT TERN FILE £7.99 and £15, TheKnittingCompanion on etsy.com

CASHMERE SOCKS £35, soakandsleep.com

MUUD SATURN STORAGE CASE £100, ayarnstory.co.uk

ONE IN A MILLION GIFT SET £39.99, Joma Jewellery

MUG £14, Sophie Allport

GLEN THE SHEEP £2.95, glencroftcountrywear.co.uk

ALEKS BYRD GLOVE BLOCKERS £33, Emily Foulds

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MINI STOCKING GARL AND KNIT KIT £30, Lauren Aston Designs

KET TLE YARN CO ISLINGTON FADE BUNDLES £78, kettleyarnco.co.uk

CLOVER POMPOM MAKER SET £13.65, [email protected]

COCOKNITS PRECIOUS METAL STITCH MARKERS £12, Tribe Yarns

WREATH KIT £38, Mary Elizabeth Flowers

HIDE & HAMMER ROLL-TOP BAG From £65, Fine Fettle Fibres

RECYCL ABLE WRAPPING AND GIFT TAG £2.80, Storigraphic

COCOKNITS KNIT TER’S BLOCK £100, ayarnstory.co.uk

SEA GL ASS STITCH MARKERS From £12, Lilliput Wight

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Telling Yarns All I want for

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WHAT’S ON YOUR FESTIVE WISH LIST THIS YEAR? IF YOU’VE BEEN VERY GOOD, MAYBE SANTA WILL BRING YOU EVERYTHING YOU WANT. IF YOU’VE BEEN A LITTLE BIT NAUGHTY, WHY NOT ENTER OUR COMPETITIONS TO WIN THEM INSTEAD? It’s Christmas! And we’re celebrating this most festive of months by offering you some amazingly fantabulous prizes, very kindly donated by some of our favourite providers of knitty goodness! For your chance to win, visit our Competitions page at knittingmag.com. Deadline: December 30.

KNIT IT WITH CASCADE YARNS

KNIT A RAINBOW WITH SCHEEPJES

One lucky reader will win the yarn to knit Jo Allport’s Jennifer jumper in Cascade 128 Superwash and the Holly Gift Set by Christine Boggis in Cascade 220 Superwash Grande, courtesy of Cascade Yarns! This woolly prize is worth over £150.

Scheepjes is offering one lucky reader a colour pack of its new Terrazzo yarn and a teak wood yarn bowl, worth over £100.

HOBBY GIFT REVERSIBLE BAGS Hobby Gift has released these cute reversible project bags, which double as needle storage and even craft mats. Each bag has a secure zipped pocket for the pins and durable web handles made from 100% cotton, and is 15x41x19.5cm when closed – and we have one bag in each of the five designs to give away, worth £23-35 each.

GET COSY WITH BERNAT ON THE NEEDLES WITH CLOVER Clover’s artisan Takumi needles are finely crafted from high-quality bamboo with tapered tips, and come in a wide range of sizes to provide a luxurious knitting experience across a wide range of yarn weights. We have three bundles to give away, each including a swatch needle, a pair of singlepointed needles, a set of double-pointed needles and a circular needle, worth around £32.

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Three lucky readers will win the yarn to knit the gorgeous Trellis & Tassels Afghan by Bernat, as featured in Knitting issue 237. The blanket is knitted in Bernat Blanket and each prize is worth over £80.

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RELAX AND PLAN WITH TILLYFLOP DESIGNS TillyFlop Designs has released a candle that encourages you to spend 45 hours unwinding with your craft, and an A5 project planner – and we have a set of both to give away. But don’t worry if you don’t win – Knitting readers can also get £2.50 off when they buy both together: use code KNITTING22 at tillyflopdesigns.etsy.com to get the candle and planner for just £25.

MINDFUL TOOLS Si lver Bi rch Beanie

KnitPro has released a range of stainless steel-tipped needles in beautiful aquacoloured cases, and is offering three prizes: one Believe interchangeable lace needle set, one Kindness set comprising some of the most popular needle tip sizes and one Gratitude set, including 12 needle sizes ranging from 3-12mm.

EDITOR’S CHOICE Win three books by Knitting editor Christine Boggis: JOMO Knits, Knitted Shawls and brand new No-Sew Knitting. We have one bundle to give away, worth around £50.

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BEANIE KITS FROM MANOS DEL URUGUAY

Back roads Beanie

Manos del Uruguay is offering kits to knit three brand new beanie designs by Ireland’s Deirdre Liston to help celebrate the addition of new shades to its Franca yarn! Three lucky readers will each win the pattern and one skein in one of the new shades of Franca – Camelot, Tikka, Quartz and Mumbai – to knit one out of the Backroads Beanie, High on the Hilltop Beanie and Silver Birch Beanie.

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MINDFUL MOMENTS WITH BREATHE Gratitude

Win a year’s subscription to Breathe or Teen Breathe magazine! We have one to give away, worth more than £50 for Breathe.

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT WOOL WAREHOUSE Wool Warehouse has offered three lucky readers a £25 gift voucher each!

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Telling Yarns Telling Yarns’ owner Beth Sparks shares her woolly story Where are you based and how did you come to be there? I grew up on my family farm in north Bedfordshire, and we are lucky enough to have recently relocated our young family back there. I run Telling Yarns from our home, where I have a dye studio for all the messy parts of the business and a haberdashery-style office for all the other tasks. I like having the business in our home, as I am able to intertwine my yarn world and family life seamlessly. Tell us about your background and education. I am trained in Fine Art, having attended both the University of Northampton and Byam Shaw School of Fine Art at Central St Martins, London. I was originally a portrait artist and made an appearance on Portrait Artist of the Year a few years ago painting David Gandy. I became drawn to knitting as a portable art that could be picked up and put down easily as and when our three boys, Oscar, Felix and Milo, wanted my attention. It wasn’t long before I fell head over heels into the knitting community on Instagram in 2019, and then one thing led to another and I began dyeing yarn. Who taught you to knit? Both my Mum and Granny taught me to knit repeatedly as a child and teenager. I knitted sporadically and relied upon my Mum to cast on for me up until my 30s, when I became a dedicated knitter. It’s been great to share this craft with the women in my family, including my aunt. Our three boys are in their first phase of learning to knit, and I am sure it will come in seasons which will involve re-learning a number of times!  How did you get into dyeing? When I first got into dyeing, I was working in London in a busy corporate role that I had worked very hard to attain. I was really missing a creative outlet. I can cram a whole lot into each day and need a focus for my artistic energy to keep on track. When I fell upon the yarn world of Instagram, I just knew I could build

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an incredibly happy and inspiring space for myself. There is so much scope for colour theory and beauty when designing colourways – they can be paired in endless combinations and used to design innumerable styles and stitches. And how did it become a career? Before long I realised that my passion for toothy British yarns and my experience in fine art could lead me to a niche that very few hand dyers were focused on. I was desperately seeking a certain style of hand-dyed yarn that held nuances of colour with an overall tone or shade, but only seemed to be able to find it in Canada. Hoping that others might be experiencing the same thing, I started on Etsy and was lucky enough to bag a space on the Virtual Yorkshire Yarn Fest when someone dropped out on the day due to ill health. Before long I had set up my own website and was applying to attend Unravel 2021. Where do you get your inspiration? All of my colourways are inspired by literature. I am a fanatical reader and chose to try to capture the emotions and comfort

that we can find in a truly wonderful story. I focus on the journey of a character or the feeling of a location within the story, and try to replicate the experience I feel in my relationship to those. I work a lot with film photography of costume designs and illustrations and fan art associated with an adored book series. My recent year-long yarn club was inspired by Anne of Green Gables and the advent this year focused on House of the Dragon. It is such a joy to re-read the books while being inspired to create the colourways. What type of dyes do you use? I use acid dyes because I am able to create consistent colourways regularly without having the additional work of also making my dyes from scratch. With three young boys, my time is finite and I would not be able to dye half as much yarn if I were dyeing naturally. I use citric acid to set my dyes and this is completely exhausted from the dye baths before they are disposed of. Because I dye very slowly over a 24-hour period, I am often able to re-use the water in my dye baths, as it is so clear even after saturated colours have been dyed.

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The electricity I use is harvested on our farm through solar panels. In the future I hope to offer limited edition naturally-dyed batches a few times seasonally each year, as it is a practice which fascinates me. What do you most enjoy about dyeing? I most enjoy designing new colourways and knitting with the yarn once the design stage is over. My aim with almost every colourway is to create a finished knitted project which looks like a dappled single colour from a distance, but up close, when knitting and wearing it, I want each stitch to be individual with a million nuances of colour and iridescence. As this is a creative business for me, I enjoy all the tasks which allow for artistic licence – designing colourway combinations, working with customers to create that perfect palette, and sharing shots of my studio life through the website and Instagram. I get such a buzz from attending yarn shows and collaborating with fellow dyers, designers and creators within the yarn industry. Is there anything you don’t like? If I could outsource one job, it would be winding skeins. It takes forever, despite the fact I have an electric winder, and I’m sure I could be far more productive without this stage! I have warned my husband James that he may end up as chief winder in time, but for now he is our global head of distribution and ensures my yarn parcels head out nice and regularly! How do you source your wools? It’s important to me to have wools that represent what I want this company to be. In 2022 I have switched to 100% British non-superwash wool, sourced from the amazing team at John Arbon Textiles in Devon. My relationship with them as a team and their connection to the industry and agriculture in this country is essential to what I need to create, being a daughter, granddaughter and great-granddaughter of British agriculture. After months of development, I was over the moon to welcome my first custom-spun blend this summer – progressing Telling Yarns from a hand-dyed yarn company to a British yarn brand. The two yarns, 4 ply-weight Resolute and DK Steadfast have been very well received, allowing for a second spin in November and a large third batch in spring 2023. We had great success

collaborating on a colourway inspired by Wuthering Heights, which I ended up dyeing 16.5kgs of in the limited time it was available. Do you have any favourite fibres? When designing the custom spin with JAT, I had a very specific list of woolly attributes I was keen to harness. The blend is designed to be soft enough to wear next to the skin, even around the neck, but still retain all the durability and longevity of British wool. I wanted a yarn that brought together drape, memory, lustre and bounce, with added depth and saturation of colour from the heathering of dark Zwartbles fibres, then topped off with a gentle halo. It is 100% British from farm to needle. What do you most enjoy knitting? I love to knit garments – sweaters and cardigans. I like adding hand knits to my wardrobe and these larger garments are so much more of a journey through the multiple sections and fits. I love to wear my knitting every day. Resolute and Steadfast were designed with this in mind. Both are worsted-spun blends of British Bluefaced Leicester, Romney, Masham and Zwartbles wool. Resolute is a 3-ply fingering-weight with 400m per 100g, which means it’s great in colourwork or single-colour garments and meets the yardage recommendations of many of the most popular patterns. Steadfast is a 4-ply DK-weight with 232m per 100g. It is a round, bouncy yarn that will display cables and texture beautifully. What are you working on now and next? It’s very exciting to have a few collaborations on the horizon. I’m working on new colourways for these and building a refined repeatable colourway collection. Beyond that I’m dreaming of travelling to Europe and Canada to attend some of the larger yarn shows outside the UK, and hopefully getting my yarn into a shop or two outside the UK to help my overseas customers avoid paying variable postage and customs fees. Are there any designers you particularly admire? I really admire Rachel Illsley of Unwind Knitwear and Maddie Harvey of Maddie Harvey Designs – they are fabulous British designers who make classically

wearable designs. Both are currently designing sweaters in Resolute. Rachel has a textured, travelling cable design coming out in November and an intricate twoshade, colourwork sweater set to release in December. Norah from Fox & Folk in Minnesota, US, is also designing a shawl with Steadfast. What do you love most about knitting? The process of knitting is so meditative – I find it hugely creative, yet gentle and passive. When I wear my completed knitwear I feel it encapsulates the history of the make – so I think of the story, character or fictional relationship that inspired the colourway, while remembering the conversations I had and the films I watched while knitting it. What is your most recent finished object? I completed the beautiful Northdale Fairisle sweater by Gudrun Johnston in my Resolute base (pictured page 14), and I’m not far off finishing the Cargill Sweater by new designer Rebecca Clow (page 15). What’s on your needles right now? Right now, I am knitting Rachel Illsley’s soon to be released cable design, Evolving. It’s on small needles and takes a little focus on the yoke, but I find it absorbing. I’ll also be casting on her colourwork jumper, Time, that’s designed in Resolute. It’s incredibly rewarding to knit a pattern designed by a British designer in my yarn, which was grown by our amazing farmers in British fields; scoured and spun in small independent British fibre industries and mill; then finally hand-dyed with love and care by me on our British farm. I have found my happy place! What do you do when you’re not working or knitting? When I’m not spellbound by Telling Yarns, I love to spend time with my husband and our three boys. We play on the farm and love board games, Marvel superheroes and anything creative. I’m currently chair of the parent teacher association at their primary school, which provides plenty of scope for creative event planning and ensures that between my job in London, Telling Yarns, and the children, I am never ever bored! tellingyarns.com @telling_yarns

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KNITTED MENAGERIE Sarah Keen

MINI POM Pom Pom

Prolific knitting author Sarah Keen returns with a new collection of knitted creatures, this time drawing from across the animal kingdom. Her latest book contains 30 patterns including individual animals and family groups, all made using DK yarn and suitable for a range of skill levels. Sarah makes clever use of colours, textures and shaping techniques to create realistic details and add personality to her animal characters. She has also chosen some unusual critters to recreate, such as the Lobster, Fire Ant and Red-kneed Tarantula. All of the designs would make excellent gifts, but my favourites are the cute Llama, with his colourful tasselled blanket; the Orangutan with her adorable baby; and the bright Tropical Tree Frog. JR £16.99, GMC Publications

If you’re a fan of Pom Pom magazine’s patterns for yourself, you can now make versions for the little ones in your life with this collection of 11 knitting and crochet patterns reworked for children. The designs include jumpers, cardigans, accessories, a blanket and a toy pig, and there are also some handy tips about the particular challenges and considerations of knitting for babies and children. A nice touch at the end of the book is the ‘colouring page’ section, which encourages little ones to get involved with choosing their new outfits by colouring in drawings of the designs. Most of the patterns are sized from baby to 10 years old. Favourite makes include the Kordy colourwork jumper; granny square Battenburg cardigan; and Shirley mosaic socks, the adult version of which features in Rachel Coopey’s Ready Set Socks. JR £21.50, Pom Pom Press

CREATIVE MACHINE KNITTING Alison Dupernex

READY SET SOCKS Rachel Coopey

This is a comprehensive guide for machine knitters who want to improve their skills and create their own unique knitwear. Alison Dupernex explains the design principles of using colour, shape and stitches, giving readers the base they need to develop their creativity. She also provides patterns for jackets, cardigans, accessories and children’s clothes, as well as guides to Fairisle, diagonal knitting, painting with yarn and an extensive stitch pattern directory. Alison also places an emphasis on sustainability, with advice on using eco yarns and natural dyes, making repairs and upcycling. JR £35, The Crowood Press

Handmade socks are a winter essential and Rachel Coopey’s latest designs will provide you with plenty of inspiration to make your own. Her new book features 10 top-down sock patterns, each of which can be made with either 4 ply or DK yarn. You can also customise the patterns further, as Rachel explains different ways to knit the heel. Other essential sock knitting techniques are shown in clear step-by-step illustrations. The designs range from simple, quick-to-make stocking stitch to rib, lace, cables, colour blocking and mosaic. Favourite makes include the textured Hines, cable wave Sheppard and Gansey-style Reynolds. JR £21.50, Pom Pom Press

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ICELANDIC KNITS Pirjo Iivonen, Tiina Kaarela, AnnaKarolina Tetri, Annika Konttaniemi, Niina Laitinen, Merja Ojanperä, Soile Pyhänniska and Minttu Wikberg Nordic knitting remains all the rage, and this stylish book created by a group of Icelandic designers puts it firmly in its rightful place at the heart of 21st-century fashion. The 18 lopapeysa – or traditional Icelandic jumper – designs in the collection are photographed against stunning backdrops of Icelandic landscapes. They are completely gender neutral and along with the grown-up designs there are patterns specially for youngsters, as well as some patterns sized for small children up to adults. Each features stunning colourwork, mainly in Icelandic wools, but there are notes on how to convert to any yarn you choose. There is even a section explaining how to dye your own wool, using natural madder root to create a gradient of red and orange tones. Most of the colourwork designs are abstract, but there are also some jumpers featuring cute animals and bicycles. Jumpers range from fitted to oversized and are knitted in the round either from the top down or the bottom up. There is also a simple, stripy cardigan knitted back and forth and interesting embellishments like a hood on one of the chunkier sweaters. It’s hard to pick favourites among this lovely collection, but I particularly like the mustard yellow colour and rolled neckline of Merja Ojanperä’s Hillasuo, or Cloudberry Swamp; the cute animals and trees in Kettumetsä (Foxes’ Forest) by Minttu Wikberg, which is sized from small children up to adults; and the stylish geometric patterns running across Sammalpolku, or Mossy Path, by Pirjo Iivonen. CB £15, Quadrille

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SWATCH PATTERN This month I used Turkish Stitch, worked over an even number of stitches. All rows: K1, ( yo, skpo) to last st, k1.

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McINTOSH FFLUFF Ffluff, pronounced ‘floof’, is the perfect description for this new light-as-air yarn from McIntosh. Alpaca is wrapped around a silk core, then brushed to make it soft, with a pronounced halo. This versatile yarn can be used on its own as a 4 ply or light DK, or combined with other yarns to add warmth and texture without extra weight. This yarn has good stitch definition in spite of the brushed effect. If you make a mistake, knit back to avoid tearing at the fibres. Ffluff is available in 10 mouthwatering shades inspired by sweets, including Bonbon (pictured). There are two kits in this yarn on the website: bolero Wisteria and the Lupin Wrap. I would block projects in this yarn by pinning them out and covering with a clean, damp towel. Leave to dry before removing pins. Composition: 75% baby suri alpaca, 25% Grade A mulberry silk Weight: 100g Length: 420m Rec needle size: 3-5mm Tension (10cm): 25-18 sts x 34-23 rows RRP: £22.50 Contact: knitmcintosh.com

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RICO SUPERBA SKY WAVE

STYLECRAFT COLOUR TWIST

STITCH & STORY ECO COTTON

Superba Sky Wave is a lovely, silky-feeling blend of superwash wool and polyamide, which comes in a pull skein – a ball shape you see a lot in the US but that isn’t very common in the UK. I found this yarn very comfortable and easy to work with, and because it is near enough a DK weight it could easily be used for accessories such as hats, gloves and scarves. It has great stitch definition and is versatile enough to suit all kinds of stitch patterns. The yarn creates gentle gradients of colour as you knit, with no harsh breaks as the colours change. Dye is sprayed on to the yarn, so the base shade never looks too harsh against the other tones, as you can see in 003 Turquoise (pictured). This is one of six shades on offer, including pastels and classic colours. Machine-wash at 40ºC, do not tumble-dry.

Stylecraft Colour Twist is fun to knit with. Made of three plies, it has a silky feel and is comfortable next to the skin. The resulting fabric is firm and hardwearing, but with enough elasticity to make it easy to wear. It holds stitch patterns well and requires little blocking. I prefer to pull my yarn from the middle, and Colour Twist comes in a pull skein complete with a useful label to help you get the yarn from the centre. This yarn is available in six multi-tonal colours, including 7234 Marine (pictured). Cables and textures show up well, and the pattern support reflects this – look out for textured and cabled tank tops and cardigans and a lace scarf. Each skein of yarn also includes a free snood pattern on the yarn band. Machine-wash, tumble-dry on a low setting.

Eco Cotton from Stitch & Story is much softer and more pliable than some cotton yarns, so would work well for garments and projects that require good drape. I worked our swatch on a 5mm needle and was impressed by the way it held the lacy stitch pattern, even before blocking. It is quite loosely spun, so I would recommend using needles with sharp points to avoid splitting the yarn. It represents great value for money and has a good metreage. Eco Cotton is available in nine colours, including Washed Denim (pictured). Garments and accessories using this yarn can be found in Stitch & Story’s Natural Spring Collection. There are several downloadable patterns with an emphasis on a recycled approach to living, including tea towels, washcloths and cotton pads. Hand-wash, dry flat.

Composition: 75% wool, 25% polyamide Weight: 150g Length: 420m Rec needle size: 3-4mm Tension (10cm): 22 sts x 30 rows RRP: £12.75 Contact: rico-design.com

Composition: 100% premium acrylic Weight: 100g Length: 275m Rec needle size: 4mm Tension (10cm): 22 sts x 30 rows RRP: £4.29 Contact: stylecraft-yarns.co.uk

Composition: 95% recycled cotton, 5% other fibres Weight: 100g Length: 150 Rec needle size: 5mm Tension (10cm): 16 sts x 22 rows RRP: £4.50 Contact: stitchandstory.com

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URTH YARNS UNEEK SOCK Uneek Sock does all the hard work for you. It is available as a sock kit in the form of two pre-wound cakes, so your socks will be identical. It is beautifully soft to knit with and has excellent stitch definition. I worked our sample on a 2.75mm needle and was pleased with how well it held the lacy pattern. A more solid stitch will produce a firm and durable fabric. You will find yourself spoilt for choice with the 16 colourways available, including 62 (pictured). As well as lots of unique striped colour combinations, there are special editions that knit up to animal print effects, and even a Christmas special. There is a free classic sock pattern to download, as well as other patterns including legwarmers, a dog coat, gloves and more challenging sock designs. Machine-wash low, do not tumble-dry. Composition: 75% extra-fine Merino wool, 25% nylon Weight: 100g Length: 400m Rec needle size: 2.25-3.25mm Tension (10cm): 32-28 sts RRP: £22.50 Contact: urthyarns.com

ROSARIOS 4 TERRA Terra from Rosários 4 is part of this brand’s Ecofriendly Collection, made from 100% pure new wool. It is beautiful to work with and knits up smoothly and evenly on a 4.5mm or 5mm needle. I was really impressed with the stitch definition – this would be a great yarn for textures and cables. It is soft and lightweight, but also warm. I would describe this as a classic yarn worth the investment. There are 16 sophisticated shades to choose from, including 14 (pictured). As long as you check your tension, Terra could be used as a substitute yarn for aran projects. There are three patterns available via the website, including a buttonthrough vest for men and an oversized cardigan for women. The lace and cable sweater shows off the full potential of this yarn. Hand-wash, do not tumble-dry. Iron on a low setting on the reverse of the fabric. Composition: 100% wool Weight: 100g Length: 170m Rec needle size: 4.5-5mm Tension (10cm): 20 sts x 26 rows RRP: £8.50 Contact: rosarios4.com

JOHN ARBON TEXTILES APPLEDORE LACE If you have never knitted with a laceweight yarn before, Appledore Lace would make a great introduction. It is not as fragile as some similar-weight yarns, and its crisp handle means it holds stitches and patterns really effectively. This blend of local sheep breeds results in a fabric that is robust and will not pill, but is also comfortable to wear. The yarn is inspired by traditional tweed textiles, and each of the 18 shades is named after an apple grown in the West Country, including Dufflin (pictured). Each colour uses four or five different base shades and the results are subtle, yet full of character. There are several laceweight designs on the website, and the Ceca shawl by Francesca Hughes has been designed specifically for this yarn. Handwash using a wool detergent. It blocks beautifully! Composition: 40% Devon Closewool, 40% Romney, 20% Exmoor Blueface wool Weight: 50g Length: 275m Rec needle size: 1.75-5mm Tension (10cm): 35-22 sts RRP: £10 Contact: jarbon.com

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ROWAN SOCK We don’t often see a sock yarn from Rowan, but this one is well worth waiting for. It is not your average high-twist sock yarn: Rowan Sock is made from a single ply with a relatively low twist, which delivers a strong and hardwearing fabric once it is knitted up. I was really impressed by how it held the lacy pattern I have used, and it feels beautifully soft and lightweight against the skin. The market is full of brightly coloured sock yarns, so it makes a pleasant change to come across something more muted. There are six colourways to choose from and they all feature the same gentle shift from one tone to another, creating washes of colour rather than distinct stripes, as shown in 001 Jewel (pictured). Rowan Sock is supported by a dedicated brochure of six patterns suitable for beginners onwards. Machine-wash on a low setting. Do not tumble-dry. Composition: 75% wool, 25% polyamide Weight: 100g Length: 400m Rec Needle size: 2.5mm Tension (10cm): 32 sts x 43 rows RRP: £12.95 Contact: knitrowan.com

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ALL AGLOW

Fiery shades of red, orange and burgundy are here to get you in the mood for some quick and cosy festive knitting

BRIOCHE VEST Anniken Allis Yarn Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend Skill level Intermediate Pattern page 48 A gorgeous blend of Merino wool and silk makes this simple slipover, which combines stocking stitch and brioche, a delight to knit and wear. It is knitted in the round to the underarms, then the back and front are worked separately and joined at the shoulder using a three-needle cast off.

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Jacinta Bowie

Pat Menchini

Yarn Rowan Brushed Fleece Skill level Beginner Plus Pattern page 49

Yarn King Cole Safari Chunky Skill level Intermediate Pattern page 51

This gorgeous garter stitch pullover with asymmetric shaped hems will knit up in no time in Rowan’s delicious Brushed Fleece yarn.

This quick-knit fitted cardigan features a simple cable and is made in a striking selfpatterning yarn that taps into the animal print trend that’s still going strong on the runways and in the high street.

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C H EC K M AT E Pat Menchini Yarn Rico Melange Chunky Skill level Intermediate Pattern page 56 This bright and funky sweater combines a simple textured pattern with a vibrant colour-mix yarn, and has a removable cowl neck.

J EN N I FER (O PP O S I T E) Jo Allport Yarn Cascade 128 Superwash Skill level Beginner Plus Pattern page 54 This stylish and comfy raglan has a simple stocking stitch back and front and sleeves worked in intarsia with a straightforward cable pattern, a perfect design for adventurous beginners and anyone who wants to knock up a last-minute Christmas gift.

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S N OW B A L L COW L Emma Vining Yarn The Fibre Co Tundra Skill level Intermediate Pattern page 59 An intriguing cable pattern adds the geometric snowball texture to this gorgeously soft blend of alpaca, wool and silk. L ove sleev the lace e this c s worn w it h owl? K b y Br onagh nit Rosa Mi in Kn itti n skel ly 239, o g issue n Decem sa le ber 29

W E A R I T 2 WAYS P O N C H O (O PP O S I T E) Caroline Birkett Yarn Scheepjes Namaste Skill level Intermediate Pattern page 57 This cute, chunky poncho combines seed stitch with a slip stitch mosaic pattern and can be worn two ways, just like it says on the tin!

B A L L E T G I R L (R I G H T ) Christine Boggis Yarn Rowan Big Big Wool Skill level Beginner Plus Pattern page 60 Simple, quick and cosy, this two-tone scarf will knit up in no time.

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K EL LOW H I L L Francesca Hughes Yarn John Arbon Textiles Harvest Hues Worsted Skill level Beginner Plus Pattern page 62 This cosy rust-coloured hat and snood set in a worsted-weight British wool would make a great gift.

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ONE CHA BALL L LE NGE USUKI Brian Smith Yarn Noro Tsubame Skill level Intermediate Pattern page 64 This shawl is worked in short-row triangles in two pieces, which are joined using a three-needle cast off before stitches are picked up for the borders, and it shows off a beautiful colour-changing yarn.

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A PPL AU S E PL E A S E (O PP O S I T E) WoolAddicts Yarn WoolAddicts Earth Skill level Intermediate Pattern page 66 This longline tunic in a half brioche rib stitch knits up quickly on 5.5mm needles.

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Bergère de France

Yarn Rowan Tweed Haze Skill level Beginner Plus Pattern page 67

Yarn Bergère de France Adèle Skill level Intermediate Pattern page 68

A pretty, fluffy slipover in a tweedy yarn with preppy stripe details at the waist, neck and armholes – this cute design is perfect for layering.

Wrap up in this hooded cardy for ultimate comfort this Christmas.

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STYLE FILE YULIIA SYTNIKOVA SUGGESTS ALTERNATIVE COLOURWAYS AND STYLING IDEAS FOR THREE KNITS FROM THIS MONTH’S GALLERY JENNIFER IN CASCADE 128 SUPERWASH

LEMON DROP AND REALLY RED

SUMMER SKY HEATHER AND VANILLA

GREEN APPLE AND APORTO

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FASHION

Quick and cosy: this month’s gallery put us in a festive mood. With holidays around the corner, we chose these special pieces to keep you comfy on a lazy night in or to dress up for a night out with friends. Jennifer by Jo Allport, paired with corduroy wide-leg trousers and accessorised with golden earrings and a check scarf, will warm you up and keep it casual while you are running errands or doing some last-minute Christmas shopping.

Wear It 2 Ways by Caroline Birkett is a cute, chunky poncho for a snug feel. Add soft pyjamas, thick socks and wool slippers and you have the perfect loungewear look. Switch it up with Garter Stitch Jumper by Jacinta Bowie for a simple yet elegant outfit. Elevate this cute pullover with a silk skirt and accessorise with white chunky boots for contrast. Add an animal-print headband and a lovely white watch to soften and complete the look.

TROUSERS £70, Aspiga

SCARF £35, fatface.com

EARRINGS £49 Seol + Gold

BOOTS £49.99, Shoe Zone

PJ BOTTOMS £39.50, fatface.com

SLIPPERS £95, very.co.uk

PJ TOP £28, White Stuff

SOCKS £4, M&Co.

SKIRT £19.50, F&F

BOOTS £39.99, Shoe Zone

HEADBAND £19.50, oliverbonas.com

WATCH £99, oliviaburton.com

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COSY UP Get ready to hunker down with your yarn and needles this festive season

Masterclass page 72 MOSAIC BL ANKET Jo Allport Yarn Stylecraft Softie Skill level Intermediate Pattern page 70 We all need a quick-knit, chunky blanket for winter, and this one features a pretty mosaic pattern. Jo has also provided a helpful masterclass showing you how to work this clever technique, which allows you to create colourwork patterns without using more than one shade in each row.

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CABLE C U S H I O N COV E R

ACORN RIB TE A COSY Sian Brown

Sian Brown

Yarn Rico Essentials Mega Wool Chunky Skill level Intermediate Pattern page 74

Yarn Stylecraft XL Tweed Skill level Intermediate Pattern page 73

This clever textured stitch pattern creates little acorns all around your tea cosy, and will keep your favourite hot beverage at the perfect temperature this winter.

Get super cosy with this cabled cushion cover, perfect for your festive home.

GET THE LOOK - SUSTAINABLE CHRISTMAS

Handmade Christmas decorations £30, Handcrafted Cin

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Candle trio £42, ChilliWinter

Tree table pegboard £69.95, Pegboarders

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TA K E T WO Pat Menchini Yarn King Cole Fashion Aran Skill level Beginner Plus Pattern page 76 Pockets and a zipped neckband with a contrast-coloured trim add extra interest to this stylish sweater.

T WO TO N E (B ELOW ) Pat Strong Yarn Opal Uni 6 Fach Skill level Beginner Plus Pattern page 78 This colourful footwear would make a fabulous first sock knit for adventurous beginners out there! Knitted from the top down with a straightforward rib pattern and an afterthought heel, Two Tone socks are made in a yarn that is closer to a DK than a 4 ply, for a quicker knit.

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H O L LY G I F T S E T Christine Boggis Yarn Cascade 220 Superwash Grande Skill level Intermediate Pattern page 79 Based on a Japanese stitch pattern by Hitomi Shida, this cowl, mitts and headband set is all knitted from a single hank of yarn. Knit the headband as your swatch and the rest will go from there. Although it is modelled on a 10-year-old girl (editor Christine’s daughter Daisy), this set would probably fit grown-ups just as well. There are two masterclasses to help you with the stitches in this pattern.

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M ER RY H E A R T S Drops Design Yarn Drops Air Skill level Intermediate Pattern page 83 This super-cute festive jumper and hat set is sized for youngsters aged two to 14.

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M O O N B A BY PI L LOW ( A B OV E) Bernat Yarn Bernat Baby Blanket Sparkle Skill level Intermediate Pattern page 87 Add a touch of sparkle to any nursery with this cute knitted pillow.

C A R D I GA N (L EF T ) Rico Design Yarn Rico Baby Classic DK Skill level Intermediate Pattern page 85 Get your tiny tot ready for a preppie lifestyle with this adorable cardigan.

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YOUR VIEWS

ASK SARAH YOUR QUERIES ANSWERED BY SARAH HAZELL

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DESERT ISLAND KNITTING I am a huge fan of Desert Island Discs. If you were washed up on a desert island, what eight knitting tools would you take with you, and why? Eleanor Hancock, Woking This is such a great question! I think we have all imagined ourselves at some point trying to determine the most significant soundtrack to our lives, but yes, as knitters, where would we be without the tools of our trade? I must admit to having had quite a bit of fun answering this one, with one or two comments from my husband who also thought it was a good question. I will list my choices in no particular order while I work out which one of the eight to save above the others. I am guessing that I can only have one

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pair of knitting needles, so I am going to plump for a 4mm circular needle, 150cm long. This will enable me to knit flat, in the round and use the magic loop if I need to. I would really like a set of lockable stitch markers, as I could use these to mark the front of my work as well as the beginning of a round. They are also good for identifying pattern repeats and come in handy for holding seams together. One tool that has changed my attitude to cabling is the J-hook cable needle. This is sometimes referred to as the shepherd’s crook cable needle, which is rather nice! I used to really struggle with straight cable needles, but with the J-hook you slip the stitches that need to be moved on to the short end and let them rest in the U shape at the base of the hook. This leaves you free to work the next section of the cable, then return to the hook and work the stitches off its longer end. I definitely recommend giving it a try. I considered a blocking mat and a tape measure, but decided that on a desert island, there might be other things I could improvise with to meet these needs. I have decided that a good pair of scissors would be essential, especially if I end up having to cut things into long strips in order to knit with them. In the same vein, a knitter’s sewing needle would be really helpful for joining seams and

making repairs. A crochet hook is always a good idea, as it would help me to pick up dropped stitches and add interesting edgings to my projects. My next choice may sound a bit indulgent, but I would appreciate a large, weatherproof project bag, as I would hate all my efforts to be affected by too much rain or sunlight. Finally, I cannot imagine how I would cope without a notebook and pen to write up my notes on how I worked through different projects and to record moments of inspiration for future work. Ultimately, if seven of my tools were washed away, I would have to keep the circular needle. I am pretty resourceful and think I would find a way to manage or repurpose the resources I found around me. I hope you are going to allow me a luxury item as well as a book of my choice! I would choose a well-upholstered armchair as my luxury item, so that my neck and back were supported during the many hours I find myself knitting. I considered selecting one of my favourite novels for my book choice, but decided that the largest stitch dictionary I could find would be much more useful and inspiring! Having said all of this, it is not something I would relish!

RUNNING OFF THAT YARN I bought some beautiful hand-dyed yarn recently, but I am now worried that the colours will run. What should I do? Delia Ravenscroft, Kingussie, Scotland The very nature of hand-dyed yarn means there is a chance that colours may bleed a little, especially on the first couple of washes. One solution is to wash the yarn before you start to knit with it. This is less important if you are working a single-colour project. If you are using different skeins in the same project, then it is definitely a good idea to knit up a swatch and test the colour. Blue and red tend

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YOUR VIEWS

YOUR LETTERS

ASK SARAH STAR LETTER PRIZE Eleanor Hancock asked this month’s star question. Eleanor wins five balls of Stylecraft Grace to knit this gorgeous jumper, courtesy of Stylecraft.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA OR EMAIL FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN

A QUICK AUTUMN KNIT I fell in love with the colours of the Mosaic Edge sweater by Chloé Elizabeth Birch in Knitting issue 235, made in We Are Knitters The Petite Wool, and thought I’d share it with you. It was so quick to knit and it’s so, so warm. I love this sweater. Gillian Taylor, via email

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If you have a question, email [email protected] or write to Ask Sarah, Knitting, GMC Publications, 86 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1XN.

to be the worst culprits. At this stage it is also worth making sure that you are using the most suitable detergent. If the detergent is too harsh, it may affect the colour. Less is more in this case. Most professional hand dyers rinse their yarns until they run clear, but you could always err on the side of caution by setting your yarn with vinegar. Simply put your wool into a large pan, add a generous splash of vinegar and lots of water. Bring to a gentle simmer, but not boiling point, remove from the heat, pop on a lid and leave overnight. The following morning you should find that the water is clear and you just need to run a final rinse. Don’t be tempted to repeat this process, as too much heat can cause the fibres to expand and lose colour unnecessarily. If in doubt, rinse in cold water. The best advice I can give is to talk to the dyer about the yarn that you bought. Try and find out what sort of dye they used. Hand dyers are passionate about their craft and will be only too pleased to share their knowledge of this exciting process and how best to maintain the quality of the colours they have worked so hard to achieve.

STAR LETTER PRIZE Gillian Taylor is this month’s Star Letter Prize winner. Gillian wins the pattern and yarn to make this super cute, hooded baby blanket. Bernat Sheepy is tactile, fluffy and fun, and perfect for adding a little texture to your decorative projects. With smooth, stretchy fibres wrapped into a plaited centre strand, this cloud-soft, super chunky yarn that comes in a range of tempting shades will be a tough one to put down. Available from woolwarehouse.co.uk and readicut.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON YOUR NEEDLES? Sabine Klostermann shared this amazingly colourful wall of shawls with us via Facebook. What an inspiration!

Carolyn Whitlock’s 21stcentury full-colour version of a jumper she first knitted in monochrome more than 40 years ago is the perfect message for 2022 – when the Collins English Dictionary named ‘permacrisis’ its word of the year.

Susie Clarke knitted the beautiful Water Bearer cardigan by Jacqueline Cieslak in Scheepjes Stone Washed. It was her first time knitting brioche and she says: ‘It was great fun.’

Show us what you’re knitting on Favourite Make Fridays at facebook.com/KnittingMagazine. Twitter: @KnittingMag • Pinterest: knittingmag1 • Facebook: KnittingMagazine Instagram: knittingmagazine • Email: [email protected] Post: Christine Boggis, Knitting, GMC Publications, 86 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1XN

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TECHNIQUES

JO ALLPORT’S A TO Z OF KNITTING TECHNIQUES

R IS FOR READING YOUR KNITTING PART 1: STITCHES AND ROWS Here’s the scenario: you’ve been busily knitting away, enjoying the regular, almost hypnotic, rhythm of knitting and purling, and you’ve not really been keeping track of how many rows, patterns or stitch count changes you’ve made. This is a common occurrence, which is absolutely fine if you can read your knitting and work out where you are up to. But plenty of knitters, both new and experienced, lose track. This can lead to frustration at best and ripping back your

work at worst. The solution is to be able to read what you’ve knitted!

LOOK ON THE RIGHT SIDE The first detail to learn is which is the right side and which is the wrong side. This means you can work out whether you have knitted an odd or even number of rows. Different cast-on methods give you the tail at different ends of your knitting, so that can be a helpful guide. Here are two typical methods of casting on stitches, which result

in the tail at opposite ends. The cable cast-on method leaves the tail at the left-hand side of your work. Assuming you start with a right-side row, if the tail is on the left then your next row will be a right-side row (image 1). The long-tail cast on results with the tail on the right, so if the tail is on the righthand side, you will be working a right-side row next (image 2). Both of these swatches show garter stitch, where all rows are knitted. In order

Garter stitch and long tail cast on

Garter stitch with cable cast on

6 rows worked 6 rows of garter stitch

tail to the left smiles frowns

3 garter stitch bump rows, each a double row

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to count stitches when working in garter stitch, it is necessary to count either the smiles or the frowns, as shown in image 1. Each row starts with a smile and ends with a frown, and each stitch for garter stitch comprises a smile and a frown, made up from the working stitch and the stitch in the row below. It also relates to the lie of the stitch. For a standard stitch, the right leg is at the front of the needle, with the left leg at the back. Again, as long as the counting is consistently frowns or smiles, the stitch count will be correct. There are two ways to count rows in garter stitch. The simplest is to count the number of bump rows and double it. If you know whether you have worked an odd or even number of rows, that makes it easier. Alternatively, count the number of bump rows on both sides of your work, then add these two numbers together. This can be a great way to count if you’re not sure whether you have worked an odd or even number of rows.

Image 3 shows the bump rows of garter stitch in the middle of a swatch. Simply add up the bump rows to work out the total rows. If you are starting to count rows from the cast-on edge, you can see from the first two images that the cast-on method influences how you count. For the cable cast-on method it’s easier to see the first bump row, so it’s easier to count the double rows. For the long-tail cast on method, the cast-on row looks very similar to the garter stitch bump row, so it’s important not to count this. For both cast-on methods, the final bump row is partially on the needle, so remember to count this too.

STOCKING STITCH In stocking stitch, you count both stitches and rows by counting the Vs (image 4). The row count can be influenced by the cast-on method. Image 5 shows stocking stitch with a cable cast on. The Vs are easy to count and you can follow them through to the relevant stitch

Stocking stitch with cable cast on

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Stocking stitch with long tail cast on

6 rows of stocking stitch worked tail to the left

on the needle. I’ve knitted six rows, so the next row is a right-side row, indicated by the tail to the left. To count the rows, count the vertical Vs and either count the row on the needle or count the bottom row – but don’t count both, or it will be incorrect (image 5). Image 6 shows another six rows of stocking stitch with a long-tail cast-on method. As the tail is on the right-hand side, the next row is a right-side row, so an even number of rows have been worked. The five Vs are indicated and either count the row on the needle as the sixth, or the bottom row. As with all things knitting, practice will develop skills to understand your knitting. Take note of what you have done, then see if you can read this by looking at your work, rather than your notes! I hope this has given you a glimpse into reading your knitting.

6 rows of stocking stitch worked

5 Vs plus either the bottom V or the row on the needle

Blue indicates the bottom V stitch or the V stitch on the needle

tail to the right

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Shape armhole

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To fit bust: 96[107:118:136:142]cm (38½[42¾:47¼:54½:56¾]in) Actual bust circumference: 100[111:122:140:146]cm (40[44½:48¾:56:58½]in) Length to shoulder: 56[57:58:59:60]cm (22½[22¾:23¼:23½:24]in) Sleeve and body length can be adjusted – see pattern. Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to all sizes.

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Back

You will now work back and forth in rows for Back only. Rejoin yarn ready to work a RS row.

When working brioche, you will work 2 rnds for one counted rnd. This means that on one rnd you will work all the k sts and slip all the p sts and on the next rnd you will work all the p sts and slip all the k sts. If you count the knit (brk) columns after you have worked 10 rnds, you will actually have worked 5 rnds. Sweater is worked in the round to the underarms. Front and back are then worked separately to the shoulders, which are joined by working a threeneedle cast-off.

Row 1 (RS): Cast off 5[6:7:8:9] sts, k to end. 95[106:115:132:137] sts. Row 2 (WS): Cast off 5[6:7:8:9] sts, p to end. 90[100:108:124:128] sts. Row 3: K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 88[98:106:122:126] sts. Row 4: P2, p2tog, p to last 4 sts, ssp, p2. 86[96:104:120:124] sts. Rep last 2 rows a further 1[2:3:5:5] times. 82[88:92:100:104] sts. Dec on RS rows only a further 0[1:1:1:0] time. 82[86:90:98:104] sts. Change to 3.75mm needles.

BODY

Set-up row 1 (RS): Sl1, (sl1yo, k1) to last st, k1. Set-up row 2 (WS): Sl1, (sl1yo, brk1) to last st, k1. Row 1 (RS): Sl1, (sl1yo, brk1) to last st, k1. Row 2 (WS): Sl1, (sl1yo, brk1) to last st k1. Last 2 rows set patt and are repeated. ** Cont working in brioche rib until Back meas 22[22.5:23:23.5:24]cm (8¾[9:9¼:9½:9½]in) from start of armhole, ending with a WS row. Place centre 32[36:36:40:42] sts on hold for back neck on a separate stitch holder or scrap yarn. Place 25[25:27:29:31] sts either side on hold for each shoulder.

Using longer 4mm circular needle, cast on 200[224:244:280:292] sts. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Pm to mark beg of rnd.

Set brioche rib

Set-up rnd: (P1, sl1yo) to end. At end of rnd, bring yarn between needles to front. Rnd 1: (Sl1yo, brk1) to end. Rnd 2: (Brp1, sl1yo) to end. At end of rnd, bring yarn between needles to front. Rep last 2 rnds for a total of 5cm (2in), ending after rnd 2. Cont in st st (knit every rnd) until Body meas 34[34.5:35:35.5:36]cm (13½[13¾:14:14¼:14½]in). Put 100[112:122:140:146] sts for Front on hold and cont working on rem

Set brioche rib

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Re-attach yarn ready to work a RS row. 100[112:122:140:146] sts. Work as for Back to **.

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Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend 70% Merino wool, 30% silk (approx 135m per 50g) 6[7:8:9:9] x 50g balls in SB7032 Libra 4mm circular needles 40cm and 80-100cm long 3.75mm double-pointed needles Stitch marker Row counter Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

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Row 1 (RS): Patt 24[24:26:28:30] sts, k2tog, k1. 26[26:28:30:32] sts. Row 2 (WS): Sl1, p2tog, patt to end. 25[25:27:29:31] sts. Cont working in brioche rib until left front matches back. Put sts on hold.

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GARTER STITCH JUMPER AND HEADBAND BY JACINTA BOWIE

Cont working in brioche rib until front meas 15[15:15:14.5:14]cm (6[6:6:5¾:5½]in) from start of armhole, ending with a WS row.

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Shape right neck

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Place centre 28[32:32:36:38] sts on hold for front neck. Re-attach yarn ready to work a RS row. Row 1 (RS): Sl1, ssk, patt to end. 26[26:28:30:32] sts. Row 2 (WS): Patt to last 3 sts, ssp, k1. 25[25:27:29:31] sts. Cont working in brioche rib until right front matches back. Put sts on hold.

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To fit: S[M:L:1X:2X:3X:4X] 81-86[91-97:101-107:112-117:122-127: 130-135:140-145]cm (32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50: 52-54:56-58]in) Actual measurement: 87[100:113:126:140:153:166]cm (34[39:44½:49½:55:60:65]in) Full length: 65[65:66:66:67:68:68]cm (25½[25½:26:26:26¼:27:27]in) Underarm: 46cm (18in)

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Using 4mm needles, pick up and k5[6:7:8:9] from underarm, pick up and k41[42:43:44:45] to shoulder, pick up and k41[42:43:44:45] to underarm, pick up and k5[6:7:8:9] from underarm. Join to work in the rnd. Pm to mark beg of rnd. Rnd 1: Purl. Rnd 2: Knit. Cast off pwise.

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To fit head circumference: 52[54:56-58]cm (20½[21¼:22-23]in) Actual circumference: 47[50:53]cm (18½[19¾:20¾]in) Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to all sizes.

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Note: When working Collar, ensure that brioche rib lines up with brioche rib from front and back neck. Using 4mm needles, starting at left shoulder, pick up and k12[12:14:14:16] sts to front neck, (brk, sl1yo) 14[16:16:18:19] times from front neck, pick up and k12[12:14:14:16] sts to right shoulder, (sl1yo, brk1) 16[18:18:20:21] times. Join to work in the rnd. Pm to mark beg of rnd. 84[92:96:104:112] sts. Rnd 1: (Sl1yo, p1 or brp1) to end Rnd 2: (Brk1, sl1yo) to end. Cont in brioche rib for a total of 10cm (4in). Cast off using a stretchy cast off.

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Darning needle Stitch markers  Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate. Headband uses 20g of yarn and can be made from leftover yarn from jumper.

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12 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over g st.  Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

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If you prefer an oversized style, choose the size up from the one nearest to your bust size.Lightly block the piece with a damp cloth for best results.

PATTERN NOTES The garter stitch garment has a longer back panel with shaping and is seamed at the sides down as far as the end of the shaping on the front. We added a simple headband that takes 20g and is a great way to use any spare yarn, or it could even be a swatch!

JUMPER BACK Using 6mm needles cast on 28[36:44:52:60:68:76] sts. Knit 4 rows Next row (RS): K4, kfb, k to last 5 sts, kfb, k4. 30[38:46:54:62:70:78] sts. Knit 3 rows. Rep last 4 rows a further 11 times.

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Shape armhole

Cast off 1[2:3:4:5:6:7] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 50[56:62:68:74:80:86] sts. Dec row: K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 48[54:60:66:72:78:84] sts. Rep last row 3[3:3:4:4:4:5] more times. 42[48:54:58:64:70:74] sts. Cont without further shaping until armhole meas 22[22:22:23:23:24:25]cm (8¾[8¾:8¾:9:9:9½:9¾]in) from beg of armhole shaping, ending with a WS row.

Shape shoulders

Cast off 4[6:7:8:9:11:11] sts at beg of next 4 rows. Cast off rem 26[24:26:26:28:26:30] sts.

FRONT Work as for Back to **. Cont in g st until work meas 36cm (14¼in) from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.

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52[60:68:76:84:92:100] sts.** Cont in g st until work meas 43cm (17in) from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.

Shape armhole

Cast off 1[2:3:4:5:6:7] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 50[56:62:68:74:80:86] sts.  Dec row: K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 48[54:60:66:72:78:84] sts. Rep last row 3[3:3:4:4:4:5] more times. 42[48:54:58:64:70:74] sts.

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Shape left neck

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Next row (RS): K21[24:27:29:32:35:37] and turn, leaving rem sts on a spare needle. Next row: K4, k2tog, k to end. 20[23:26:28:31:34:36] sts. Knit 3 rows. Rep last 4 rows 12[11:12:12:13:12:14] more times. 8[12:14:16:18:22:22] sts.

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Next row (RS): Cast off 4[6:7:8:9:11:11] sts, k to end. 4[6:7:8:9:11:11] sts. Next row: Knit. Cast off.

Fold the piece in half lengthwise and sandwich both folds together. Oversew through all 4 parts of sandwiched folds. Turn back out to RS to reveal the knot twist that forms the centre front of the headband.

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Cont without further shaping until armhole meas same as Back to shoulder shaping, ending with a WS row.

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Shape right neck

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With RS facing rejoin yarn to rem 21[24:27:29:32:35:37] sts, k to end. Next row (WS): K to last 6 sts, ssk, k4.  Knit 3 rows. Rep last 4 rows 12[11:12:12:13:12:14] more times. 8[12:14:16:18:22:22] sts. Cont without further shaping until armhole meas same as Back to shoulder shaping, ending with a RS row.

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Next row (WS): Cast off 4[6:7:8:9:11:11] sts at beg of next row. 4[6:7:8:9:11:11] sts. Next row: Knit. Cast off.

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Using 6mm needles cast on 26[28:28:30:30:32:34] sts. Knit 6[6:6:4:4:2:2] rows. Inc 1 st at each end of next and 10[10:12:12:13:13:13] foll 10th[10th:8th:8th:8th:8th:8th] rows. 48[50:54:56:58:60:62] sts. Cont on these sts without further shaping until work meas 46cm (18in), ending with a WS row. Cast off 1[2:3:4:5:6:7] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 46[46:48:48:48:48:48] sts. Dec row: K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 44[44:46:46:46:46:46] sts. Rep last row 3 more times. 38[38:40:40:40:40:40] sts.** Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 8 rows. 6[6:8:8:8:8:8] sts. Cast off. 

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King Cole Safari Chunky 100% acrylic (approx 285m per 150g) 3[3:4:4:4:5] x 150g balls in 5005 Sunset 5mm and 6mm needles Cable needle 1 large button Row counter Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

Join shoulder seams with mattress stitch.  Fold Sleeves in half and place a marker at centre of each. Sew Sleeve heads into armholes, matching markers to shoulder seams. Sew side seams from end of hem shapings on Front. Join Sleeve seams with mattress stitch.

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To fit: UK 6-8[10-12:14-16:18-20:22-24:26-28] 76-81[86-91:97-102:107-112:117-122: 127-132]cm (30-32[34-36:38-40: 42-44:46-48:50-52]in) Actual measurement: 94[104:114:126:134:146]cm (37[41:45:49½:53:57½]in) Approx length to shoulder: 57[60:61:61:62:63]cm (22¾[23½:24:24:24½:25]in) Sleeve length: 46[46:46:47:47:47]cm (18[18:18:18½:18½:18½]in) Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to all sizes.

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Using 6mm needles cast on 15 sts. Work in g st until piece meas 47[50:53]cm (18½[19¾:20¾]in). Cast off.

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Note: As the Fronts and Back are measured in rows, it is particularly important to check your tension on this design.

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C8F = slip next 4 sts on to cn and hold at front of work, k4, now k4 from cn C8B = slip next 4 sts on to cn and hold at back of work, k4, now k4 from cn

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As there are no front borders to be sewn on, any joining in of new yarn should be done at side edge on this design.

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CABLE PANEL 10 4 11 12

Worked over 20 sts Row 1 (RS): P5, k1, C8F, k1, p5. Row 2: K5, p10, k5. Row 3: P5, k10, p5. Row 4: K5, p10, k5. Rows 5-10: Rep rows 3 and 4 three times. These 10 rows form Cable Panel.

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With 6mm needles, cast on 43[47:51:55:57:61] sts evenly. Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) to last st, k1. Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) to end. Row 3: As row 1. Row 4: Purl, inc 1 st at beg of row on sizes 1, 2, 5 and 6 only. 44[48:51:55:58:62] sts.**

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Row 1 (RS): P2, k2, p2, k8[10:9:10:11:12], p5, k6, p5, k14[16:20:23:25:28]. Row 2: P14[16:20:23:25:28], k5, p6, k5, p8[10:9:10:11:12], k2, p4.

Rep these 2 rows twice more, then row 1 again. Foundation row for cable (WS): P14[16:20:23:25:28], k5, (p1, m1p) twice, p2, (m1p, p1) twice, k5, p8[10:9:10:11:12], k2, p4. 48[52:55:59:62:66] sts.

Set Cable Panel and lower shaping Row 1 (RS): P2, k2, p2, k8[10:9:10:11:12], work 20 sts of row 1 of Cable Panel, k14[16:20:23:25:28]. Row 2: P14[16:20:23:25:28], work row 2 of Cable Panel, p8[10:9:10:11:12], k2, p4. Row 3 (dec): P2, k2, p2, k8[10:9:10:11:12], work row 3 of Cable Panel, k2, k2tog, k to end (dec 1). Rows 4-10: Working rows 4-10 of Cable Panel, work 7 rows straight. Rows 11-44: Rep rows 1-10 three more times, then rows 1-4 again. Lower shaping is now complete. 43[47:50:54:57:61] sts.

Set upper shaping

Note: Incs will be worked in purl g st at inner edge of existing 2 front edge sts of border, and decreasing for front slope at same time, as indicated. While working these rows, stitch count remains constant. Row 1 (RS – shaping row): P2, m1p, k2, p2, skpo, patt to end. Row 2: Patt to last 8 sts, p1, k2, p5. Row 3: P3, k2, p2, k1, patt to end. Row 4: As row 2. *** Noting that the m1p should always be worked at inner edge of g st border, cont shaping as on last 4 rows 1[4:1:3:5:5] more times, then rep shaping row once more. 9[21:9:17:25:25] rows in all of upper shaping have now been worked.

Sizes 1 and 4 only Work 12 rows, repeating shaping row on 6th and 12th rows.

Sizes 2, 5 and 6 only

No further shaping rows worked.

Size 3 only

Work 18 rows, repeating shaping row on 6th, 12th and 18th rows.

All sizes

Upper shaping is now complete for all sizes. Cont working front slope, dec only on every foll 6th row until 38[41:45:49:51:55] sts rem. Work 2[2:4:2:4:6] rows straight, ending at side edge. (On Left Front work 1 row fewer here.)

Shape shoulder

Cast off 7[8:9:9:10:11] sts at beg of next row and 2 foll alt rows. 17[17:18:22:21:22] sts Work 1 row straight. Cast off 8[7:8:11:10:10] sts at beg of next row. Now work 14[15:15:16:18:19] rows straight on rem 9[10:10:11:11:12] sts to form first half of back neck border. Cast off.

LEFT FRONT Work as Right Front to **, but noting that inc st on row 4 should be worked at end of row.

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Row 1 (RS): K14[16:20:23:25:28], p5, k6, p5, k8[10:9:10:11:12], p2, k2, p2. Row 2: P4, k2, p8[10:9:10:11:12], k5, p6, k5, p14[16:20:23:25:28]. Rep these 2 rows twice more, then row 1 again. Foundation row for Cable (WS): P4, k2, p8[10:9:10:11:12], k5, (p1, m1p) twice, p2, (m1p, p1) twice, k5, p to end. 48[52:55:59:62:66] sts.

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Set Cable Panel and lower shaping

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Row 1 (RS): K14[16:20:23:25:28], work 20 sts of Cable Panel noting that C8B should be worked in place of C8F, k8[10:9:10:11:12], p2, k2, p2. Row 2: P4, k2, p8[10:9:10:11:12], work row 2 of Cable Panel, p14[16:20:23:25:28]. Row 3 (dec): K to within 4 sts of Cable Panel, k2tog tbl, k2, work row 3 of Cable Panel, k8[10:9:10:11:12], p2, k2, p2 (dec 1). Rows 4-10: Working rows 4-10 of Panel, work 7 rows straight. Rows 11-44: Rep rows 1-10 three more times, then rows 1-4 again. Lower shaping is now complete. 43[47:50:54:57:61] sts.

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Row 1 (RS – shaping row): Patt to last 8 sts, k2tog, p2, k2, m1p, p2. Row 2: P5, k2, p1, patt to end.

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Join shoulders. Stitch both sections of back neck border to cast-off edges of Back neck, joining cast-off edges of border to form centre back seam. Stitch cast-off edges of Sleeves to upper side edges of Back and Front. Join side and Sleeve seams. Sew button at start of upper shaping on Left Front, then work a buttonhole loop to correspond on Right Front.

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Set Cable Panel and lower shaping

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Row 1 (RS): K14[16:20:23:25:28], p5, k6, p5, k29[31:31:33:35:37] (centre sts), p5, k6, p5, k14[16:20:23:25:28]. Row 2: P14[16:20:23:25:28], k5, p6, k5, p29[31:31:33:35:37], k5, p6, k5, p14[16:20:23:25:28]. Rep these 2 rows twice more, then row 1 again. Foundation row for Cables (WS): P14[16:20:23:25:28], *k5, (p1, m1p) twice, p2, (m1p, p1) twice, k5*, p29[31:31:33:35:37], work from * to *, p14[16:20:23:25:28]. 97[103:111:119:125:133] sts.

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With 6mm needles, cast on 89[95:103:111:117:125] sts. Work rows 1-3 in rib as at beg of Right Front. Next row (WS): Purl.

p5[4:4:4:3:3]) 6[8:8:8:10:12] times, m1p, p1[1:2:2:4:1]. 42[46:48:48:52:56] sts. Change to 6mm needles. Beg with a k row for RS, cont in st st. Work 4 rows straight. Inc 1 st at each end of next row, then on every foll 10th[8th:8th:6th:6th:6th] row until there are 52[58:62:66:70:76] sts. Work straight until Sleeve meas 46[46:46:47:47:47]cm (18[18:18:18½:18½:18½]in), or desired length. Cast off loosely.

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Row 3: Patt to last 8 sts, k1, p2, k2, p3. Row 4: As row 2. Complete to correspond with Right Front, working from *** to end.

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Row 1 (RS): K14[16:20:23:25:28], work row 1 of Cable Panel noting that C8B should be worked in place of C8F, k29[31:31:33:35:37), work row 1 of Cable Panel working C8F as written in Panel, k14[16:20:23:25:28]. Row 2: P14[16:20:23:25:28], work row 2 of Cable Panel, p29[31:31:33:35:37]. Row 3 (dec): K to 4 sts before first Cable Panel, * k2tog tbl, k2, work row 3 of Cable Panel, k2, k2tog *, k to 4 sts before second Cable Panel, work from * to *, k to end (dec 4). Rows 4-10: Working rows 4-10 of Panel, work 7 rows straight. Rows 11-44: Rep rows 1-10 three more times, then rows 1-4 again. Lower shaping is now complete. 77[83:91:99:105:113] sts. Work straight until Back meas same as Left Front to shoulder shaping, ending after a WS row.

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Cast off 7[8:9:9:10:11] sts at beg of next 6 rows, then 8[7:8:11:10:10] sts at beg of next 2 rows. Cast off rem 19[21:21:23:25:27] sts loosely.

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With 5mm needles cast on 35[37:39:39:41:43] sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) to last st, k1. Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) to end. Rep last 2 rows 4 times, then work row 1 again. Next row (WS): P4[4:5:5:7:6], (m1p,

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Next row (RS): Dec1 at each end of row. 57[61:63:67:69][71:73:75:77:81] sts. Work 3 rows. Rep last 4 rows 2[2:3:2:3][3:3:3:3:2] more times. 53[57:57:63:63][65:67:69:71:77] sts. Next row (RS): Dec1 at each end of next row. 51[55:55:61:61][63:65:67:69:75] sts. Work 1 row. Rep last 2 rows until 29[31:33:33:35] [35:37:37:39:39] sts rem, ending with a WS row. Put sts on a holder and set aside.

PATTERN NOTE

SLEEVES (MAKE 2)

Sleeves are worked using the intarsia technique. Use separate balls for each area of colour and twist on WS of work to avoid holes forming.

Using A and 5.5mm needles, cast on 16[16:16:16:18][18:18:18:20:20] sts, change to B and cast on 8 sts, change to A and cast on 16[16:16:16:18][18:18:18:20:20] sts. 40[40:40:40:44][44:44:44:48:48] sts.

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dec1 = k2, ssk at beginning and k2tog, k2 at end of a knit row, and p2, p2tog at beginning and p2tog tbl, p2 at end of a purl row C8F = cable 8 sts front: slip next 4 sts on to a cn and hold at front, k4, then k4 from cn

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To fit: UK 8[10:12:14:16][18:20:22:24:26] 81[86:91:97:102][107:112:117:122:127]cm (32[34:36:38:40][42:44:46:48:50]in) Actual measurement: 96[101:107:113:118] [122:127:130:136:141]cm (37¾[39¾:42:44½:46½] [48:50:51¼:53½:55½]in) Length to shoulder: 58[60:61:62:64] [66:68:69:70:71]cm (22¾[23¾:24:24½:25¼] [26:26¾:27¼:27½:28]in) Sleeve length: 43[46:46:46:46] [47:47:48:48:48]cm (17[18:18:18:18] [18½:18½:19:19:19]in) Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to all sizes.

Set rib and cable patt

Using A and 5.5mm needles, cast on 69[73:77:81:85][87:91:93:97:101] sts. Rib row 1 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) to end. Rib row 2 (WS): P1, (k1, p1) to end. Rep last 2 rows until rib meas 7cm (2¾in), ending with a WS row. Change to 6mm needles. Beg with a k row for RS, work in st st until piece meas 37[38:38:38:39] [40:41:42:42:43]cm (14½[15:15:15:15¼] [15¾:16¼:16½:16½:17]in), ending with a WS row.

Shape raglan

Cast off 5[5:6:6:7][7:8:8:9:9] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 59[63:65:69:71] [73:75:77:79:83] sts.

Keeping colours as set, work as foll: Row 1 (RS): Using A (k1, p1) 8[8:8:8:9] [9:9:9:10:10] times, using B k8, using A (p1, k1) 8[8:8:8:9][9:9:9:10:10] times. Row 2: Using A (p1, k1) 8[8:8:8:9] [9:9:9:10:10] times, using B p8, using A (k1, p1) 8[8:8:8:9][9:9:9:10:10] times. Rows 3 and 4: Rep rows 1 and 2. Row 5: Using A (k1, p1) 8[8:8:8:9] [9:9:9:10:10] times, using B C8F, using A (p1, k1) 8[8:8:8:9][9:9:9:10:10] times. Row 6: Using A (p1, k1) 8[8:8:8:9] [9:9:9:10:10] times, using B p8, using A (k1, p1) 8[8:8:8:9][9:9:9:10:10] times. Rows 7 and 8: Rep rows 1 and 2. These 8 rows form patt. Rep rows 1-8 once more.

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Cascade 128 Superwash 100% wool (approx 117m per 100g) 7[7:8:8:9][9:10:10:11:11] x 100g balls in 275 Cranberry (A) 1[1:1:1:2][2:2:2:2:2] x 100g balls in 1946 Silver (B) 5.5mm and 6mm needles 4 stitch holders Cable needle Row counter Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

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TENSION 14 sts and 22 rows to 10cm over st st using 6mm needles.

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Next row (WS): P1, *k2, cable patt over 8 sts as set, k2, (p1, k1) 14[15:16:16:17] [17:18:18:19:19] times, p1; rep from * once more. Next row (RS): *(K1, p1) 14[15:16:16:17] [17:18:18:19:19] times, k1, p2, cable patt over 8 sts as set, p2; rep from * once more, k1. Rep these 2 rows 3 more times. Cast off all sts.

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Sew raglan seams. Sew Sleeve and side seams. Block to smooth out work. Weave in any ends. See yarn band for further care instructions.

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Change to 6mm needles and work as foll: Row 1 (RS): Using A, k14[14:14:14:16] [16:16:16:18:18], p2, using B k8, using A p2, k14[14:14:14:16][16:16:16:18:18]. Row 2: Using A p14[14:14:14:16] [16:16:16:18:18], k2, using B p8, using A k2, p14[14:14:14:16][16:16:16:18:18]. Rows 3 and 4: Rep rows 1 and 2. Row 5: Using A, k14[14:14:14:16] [16:16:16:18:18], p2, using B C8F, using A p2, k14[14:14:14:16][16:16:16:18:18]. Row 6: Using A p14[14:14:14:16] [16:16:16:18:18], k2, using B p8, using A k2, p14[14:14:14:16][16:16:16:18:18]. Rows 7 and 8: Rep rows 1 and 2. These 8 rows form patt. Keeping patt correct and working inc’d sts in st st in A, inc for Sleeves as foll: Inc row (RS): K2, m1, patt to last 2 sts, m1, k2. 42[42:42:42:46][46:46:46:50:50] sts. Work 11[9:9:7:7][7:5:5:5:5] rows. Inc row (RS): K2, m1, patt to last 2 sts, m1, k2. 44[44:44:44:48][48:48:48:52:52] sts. Rep last 12[10:10:8:8][8:6:6:6:6] rows to 54[56:58:60:62][66:68:68:70:72] sts. Cont without shaping until Sleeve meas 43[46:46:46:46][47:47:48:48:48]cm (17[18:18:18:18][18½:18½:19:19:19]in), ending with a WS row.

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Set st st and cable patt

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Shape raglan

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**Cast off 5[5:6:6:7][7:8:8:9:9] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 44[46:46:48:48] [52:52:52:52:52] sts. Next row (RS): Dec1 at each end of row. 42[44:44:46:46][50:50:50:50:50] sts. Work 3 rows. Rep last 4 rows 2[2:3:3:4][3:3:4:4:5] more times. 38[40:38:40:38][44:44:42:42:40] sts. Next row (RS): Dec1 at each end of row. 36[38:36:38:36][42:42:40:40:38] sts. Work 1 row. Rep last 2 rows until 14 sts rem, ending with a WS row. Put these sts on a holder and set aside.

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Weave in ends and block pieces lightly. Starting at back, with B, 5.5mm needles, and right sides facing, k28[30:32:32:34] [34:36:36:38:38] sts from Back holder, then k last st tog with first st of first Sleeve, patt across next 12 sts of first Sleeve, keeping first and last 2 sts in rev st st (p on RS, k on WS) and cable patt as set, k last st tog with first st from Front holder, k next 27[29:31:31:33][33:35:35:37:37] sts, k last st tog with first stitch of second Sleeve. Patt across rem sts of second Sleeve as for first Sleeve. 83[87:91:91:95] [95:99:99:103:103] sts.

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Divide for neck

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17 sts and approx 21 rows to 10cm over patt using 6mm needles. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

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With 6mm needles cast on 76[84:92:100:112:120] sts evenly. Row 1 (RS): K3, (p2, k2) to last st, k1. Row 2: K1, (p2, k2) to last 3 sts, p2, k1. Rep row 1 again. Next row (WS): Purl, working m1p 3[3:3:3:1:1] times evenly across. 79[87:95:103:113:121] sts.

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To fit: UK 6-8[10-12:14-16:18-20:22-24:26-28] 76-81[86-91:97-102:107-112:117-122: 127-132]cm (30-32[34-36:38-40: 42-44:46-48:50-52]in) Actual measurement: 91[102:111:122:134:144]cm (36[40:43¾:48¼:53:56¾]in) Length to shoulder: 57[58:58:60:60:61]cm (22½[23:23:23½:23½:24]in) Sleeve length: 46[47:47:48:48:48]cm (18[18½:18½:19:19:19]in) Cowl: S[M:L] Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to all sizes.

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Row 1 (RS): K1[5:2:6:4:1], (p7, k7) to last 8[12:9:13:11:8] sts, p7, k1[5:2:6:4:1]. Row 2: P1[5:2:6:4:1], (k7, p7) to last 8[12:9:13:11:8] sts, k7, p1[5:2:6:4:1]. Rows 3-8: Rep rows 1 and 2 three times. Row 9: P1[5:2:6:4:1], (k7, p7) to last 8[12:9:13:11:8] sts, k7, p1[5:2:6:4:1]. Row 10: K1[5:2:6:4:1], (p7, k7) to last 8[12:9:13:11:8] sts, p7, k1[5:2:6:4:1]. Rows 11-16: Rep rows 9 and 10 three times. These 16 rows set patt. Cont in patt until Back meas 57[58:58:60:60:61]cm (22½[23:23:23½:23½:24]in) from beg, measured through centre of work and ending after a WS row.

Shape shoulders

Loosely cast off 7[8:9:9:10:11] sts at beg of next 6 rows, then 6[7:7:10:12:12] sts at beg of next 2 rows. Slip rem 25[25:27:29:29:31] sts on to a stitch holder and leave.

Work as Back until Front meas 16[18:18:20:22:22] rows fewer than Back up to start of shoulder shaping, ending after a WS row. Next row (RS): Patt 31[35:38:41:46:49], turn Cont on this group of sts for left half of neck. Work 4 rows, dec 1 st neatly at neck edge on every row. 27[31:34:37:42:45] sts. Work 11[13:13:15:17:17] rows straight, ending at side edge.

Shape shoulder

Loosely cast off 7[8:9:9:10:11] sts at beg of next row and 2 foll alt rows. Work 1 row straight. Cast off rem 6[7:7:10:12:12] sts. With RS facing, slip next 17[17:19:21:21:23] sts (centre sts) on to a stitch holder and leave. Neatly rejoin yarn to rem sts at neck edge and patt 1 row straight. Complete to match left half of neck, working 1 more row straight before working shoulder shaping.

SLEEVES (MAKE 2) With 5mm needles cast on 28[32:32:32:36:36] sts evenly. Work 3 rows in rib as for Back. Next row (WS): Purl, working m1p 4[2:2:4:0:2] times evenly across. 32[34:34:36:36:38] sts. Change to 6mm needles. Beg with a k row for for RS, work in st st as foll: Work 4 rows. Inc row (RS): K2, m1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k2. 34[36:36:38:38:40] sts. Cont in st st, working inc row on every foll 6th[6th:6th:4th:4th:4th] row until there are 38[44:42:42:54:62] sts, then on every foll

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Rico Creative Melange 53% wool, 47% acrylic (approx 85m per 50g)

Sweater 22

9[10:10:11:12:12] x 50g balls in 039 Curry-Green

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Cowl

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1[2:2] x 50g balls in 039 Curry-Green 5mm and 6mm needles 2 stitch holders 3 buttons for cowl from Duttons for Buttons Row counter Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

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TENSION 14 sts and 19 rows to 10cm over st st using 6mm needles.

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8th[8th:6th:6th:6th:6th] row until there are 52[56:60:64:68:72] sts. Work straight until Sleeve meas 46[47:47:48:48:48]cm (18[18½:18½:19:19:19]in). Cast off loosely.

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Join left shoulder. With 5mm needles, RS facing, k25[25:27:29:29:31] sts across Back, dec 2[0:0:3:3:4] sts evenly across, pick up and k16[17:17:19:19:20] sts evenly down left side of neck, k across 17[17:19:21:21:23] sts of Front, dec 1[1:1:2:2:3] sts evenly across, finally pick up and k17[18:18:20:20:21] sts evenly up right side of neck. 72[76:80:84:84:88] sts. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Beg with row 1, work 4 rows in rib as for Back. Cast off evenly in rib.

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Join right shoulder and edges of Neckband. Stitch cast-off edges of Sleeves to upper side edges of Back and Front. Join side and Sleeve seams. Press seams on WS following any care instructions on yarn band.

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SIZE 50 x 50cm (19¾ x 19¾in)

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Sew on 3 buttons at opposite edge to the buttonhole border positioned to match buttonholes. Stitch down the last 12 rows of side edge of buttonhole border to the corresponding inner edge of button border. To wear, fold under the last 14-16 rows to WS.

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PATTERN NOTES Work by slipping the sts to the other end of the row to work two consecutive RS rows on rows 3 and 4, then two consecutive WS rows on rows 5 and 6 of the border (rows 1-6 of Chart). On the main part of the Poncho (rows 7-14), work 2 consecutive RS rows on rows 11 and 12 then 2 consecutive WS rows on rows 13 and 14. On the top border, work 2 consecutive RS rows on rows 19 and 20 then two consecutive WS rows on rows 21 and 22.

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12 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over patt, after blocking. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

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Begin at outer edge. Using 6mm needles, loosely cast on 86[97:108] sts. Row 1 (RS): P7, (k6, p5) to last 13 sts, k6, p7. Row 2: P13, (k5, p6) to last 18 sts, k5, p13. Rows 3-6: Rep rows 1 and 2 twice. Row 7 (buttonhole row): P2, cast off 3 sts pwise, p2 (includes st on RH needle after cast-off), (k6, p5) to last 13 sts, k6, p7. Row 8: As row 2, but casting on 3 sts over sts cast off on row 7. Rows 9-24: Rep last 8 rows twice. Rows 25 and 26: As rows 1 and 2. Change to 5mm needles. Next row (RS): P7, (k6, p1, p3tog, p1) to last 13 sts, k6, p7. 74[83:92] sts. Next row (WS): P13, (k3, p6) to last 16 sts, k3, p13. Next row: P7, (k6, p3) to last 13 sts, k6, p7. Rep last 2 rows 10 more times. Cast off very loosely in patt.

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Using A, place a slipknot on LH needle as first st (p st). K into the slipknot and place new k st on to LH needle, just as you would for a knitted cast on. *The next st is a p st: insert needle from back to front between the sts, wrap and pull the new st through. Without twisting it, place new st on LH needle. The next st is a k stitch: insert needle from front to back between the sts, wrap and pull the new st through. Place it on LH

Row 1 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) twice, k to last 4 sts, (p1, k1) twice. Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) twice, p to last 5 sts, k1, (p1, k1) twice. Rows 3 and 4: Rep rows 1 and 2. Change to B. Row 5 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) twice, (p1, sl1 wyib, p3, sl1 wyib) 8 times, p1, k1, (p1, k1) twice. Slip sts to other end of needle to work another RS row.

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Seed st cable cast on

Working from Chart or written instructions, work as foll: Row 1 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) to end. Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) to end. Change to B. Row 3 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) to end. Slip sts to other end of needle to work another RS row. Change to A. Row 4 (RS): P1, (k1, p1) to end. Change to B. Row 5 (WS): P1, (k1, p1) to end. Slip sts to other end of needle to work another WS row. Change to A. Row 6 (WS): K1, (p1, k1) to end.

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Change to A. Row 6 (RS): P1, (k1, p1) twice, k to last 5 sts, p1, (k1, p1) twice. Change to B. Row 7 (WS): P1, (k1, p1) twice, k1, (k1, sl1 wyif, k1, sl1 wyif, k2) 8 times, p1, (k1, p1) twice. Slip sts to other end of needle to work another WS row. Change to A. Row 8 (WS): K1, (p1, k1) twice, p to last 5 sts, k1, (p1, k1) twice. Rep rows 1-8 another 10 times. Rep rows 1-3 once more.

needle, just as in a normal cable cast on. Rep from * until you have cast on 59 sts.

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The seed st cable cast on and the seed st cast off match neatly with the fabric – but you can use your usual cast on and cast off if you prefer. Carry B up the edge of your work for a neat edge with no yarn ends to weave in. Start new balls away from the edge. When weaving in ends, weave any in the folded-down triangle at neck through to the RS of the piece, so they will be hidden when folded down.

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Set seed st edging

Rep rows 2-6 of seed st edging, then work row 1 once more.

Seed st cast off

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As the first stitch is a p stitch, k1. *Move yarn to front between needles. Sl st from RH needle to LH needle and p2tog. Move yarn to back between needles. Move st from RH needle to LH needle and k2tog. Rep from * until all sts have been cast off.

Set main 2-colour seed st patt

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TO FINISH

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Block to measurements, according to yarn band instructions. Along two adjacent edges, sew 30cm (12in) seams, leaving top 20cm (8in) of each edge open to create collar. Weave in ends. Attach decorative buttons evenly spaced along one seamed edge. Fold down collar front.

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C4B = cable 4 back: sl2 to cn and hold at back of work, k2, then k2 from cn C4F = cable 4 front: sl2 to cn and hold at front of work, k2, then k2 from cn dec 5 to 1 = k2tog, k3tog, pass st made from k2tog over loop made from k3tog (dec 4) inc to 5 = (k1, p1, k1, p1, k1) into the same stitch (inc 4)

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The Fibre Company Tundra 60% alpaca, 30% wool, 10% silk (approx 109m per 100g) 2 x 100g skeins in TU150 Snowdrift Cable needle Row counter Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

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Worked over 37 sts and 16 rows Row 1 (RS): Sl1, C4B, C4F, k5, C4B, k1, C4F, k5, C4B, C4F, k1. Row 2: Sl1 wyif, p36. Row 3: Sl1, k6, C4F, k1, C4B, k2, inc to 5, k2, C4F, k1, C4B, k7 (41 sts). Row 4: Sl1 wyif, p40. Row 5: Sl1, C4B, k31, C4F, k1. Row 6: Rep row 4. Row 7: Sl1, k17, dec 5 to 1, k18 (37 sts). Row 8: Rep row 2. Row 9: Sl1, C4B, k2, C4B, k1, C4F, k5, C4B, k1, C4F, k2, C4F, k1. Row 10: Rep row 2. Row 11: Sl1, k4, C4B, k2, inc to 5, k2, C4F, k1, C4B, k2, inc to 5, k2, C4F, k5 (45 sts). Row 12: Sl1 wyif, p44. Row 13: Sl1, C4B, k35, C4F, k1. Row 14: Rep row 12. Row 15: Sl1, k10, dec 5 to 1, k13, dec 5 to 1, k11 (37 sts). Row 16: Rep row 2.

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The cowl is worked as a long rectangle, with the cast-on and cast-off edges sewn together after knitting to create a loop.

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Cast on 37 sts. Row 1 (RS): Sl1, k36. Row 2: Sl1 wyif, p36.

Set Snowball Pattern 7 3 8

Using Chart or written instructions, rep rows 1-16 of Snowball Pattern 11 times or until desired length is reached, ending after row 15. Next row (WS): Cast off pwise.

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Weave in ends and block work to measurements, according to yarn band instructions. Sew cast-on and cast-off edges together to create a loop, matching up cables. Weave in rem ends.

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SIZE

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10 sts and 11 rows to 10cm over patt. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

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Cr6B = slip 4 sts to cn and hold at back, k2, slip last 2 sts on cn back to LH needle, bring cn to front, p2 from LH needle, k2 from cn

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TIP 25

If you don’t have a cable needle big enough to work with this wool, you could use a spare chunky double-pointed needle if you have one, or even a pencil.

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KELLOW HILL BY FRANCESCA HUGHES

Row 1 (RS): K1, (p2, k2) to last st, k1. Row 2: K3, (p2, k2) to last st, k1. Rep rows 1 and 2 once more.

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Rep rows 1 and 2 above 3 times. Cable row (RS): K1, (p2, k2) 4 times, Cr6B, (p2, k2) 4 times, p2, k1. Next row: As row 2. Rep rows 1 and 2 two more times. These 12 rows form cable patt and are repeated. Rep cable patt 5 more times. Scarf meas approx 72cm (28¼in). Change to B. Rep cable patt 6 more times. Scarf meas approx 139cm (54¾in). Rep rows 1 and 2 two more times. Cast off in rib.

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Weave in ends. Block gently.

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SIZES Hat

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1[2:3] To fit head circumference: 45[56:61]cm (18[22:24]in) Finished circumference: 40[46:51.5]cm (15¾[18:20¼]in) Height (with brim folded): 15cm (6in) Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to all sizes.

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One size, easily adjustable Finished circumference: 51.5cm (20¼in) Height: 31.5cm (12½in)

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YOU WILL NEED

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John Arbon Textiles Harvest Hues Worsted 65% Falklands Merino wool, 35% Devon Zwartbles wool (approx 200m per 100g) 1[1:2] x 100g skeins in Bracken (for Hat) 1[2:2] x 100g skeins in Bracken (for Snood) 4mm needles in preferred style for working in the round (for Hat) 4.5mm needles in preferred style for working in the round (for Snood) Tapestry needle Stitch marker Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

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21 sts and 34 rounds to 10cm over either Hat or Snood Stitch Pattern, after blocking.

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Using Chart or written instructions, work rnds 1-7 of Hat Stitch Patt 6 times, or until Hat meas 18cm (7in) from edge. Rep rnds 1-3 of patt once more.

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The Hat is cast on at the brim and worked in the round. The brim is folded up and secured (and folded again to wear). The Snood is easily widened by adding more 12-st repeats.

Rnd 1: K1, (p2tog, k4, p2, k4) to last 11 sts, p2tog, k4, p2, k3. 77[88:99] sts. Rnd 2: (K1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p2tog, k1, p2) to end. 70[80:90] sts. Rnd 3: K1, (p1, k4) to last 4 sts, p1, k3. Rnd 4: K1, (p1, k1, k2tog, k1, p1, k4) to last 9 sts, p1, k1, k2tog, k1, p1, k3. 63[72:81] sts. Rnd 5: K1, p1, k1, p1, k1, (p1, k1, p2tog, k1, p1, k3) to last 4 sts, p1, k1, p2tog. 56[64:72] sts. Rnd 6: K1, (p1, k3) to last 3 sts, p1, k2.

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Worked over a multiple of 12 sts and 20 rnds Rnds 1 and 2: Knit. Rnd 3: (K1, p2, k4, p2, k3) to end. Rnd 4: Knit. Rnd 5: Rep rnd 3. Rnds 6-8: Knit. Rnds 9-15: Rep rnds 2-8. Rnd 16: (K4, p2) to end. Rnd 17: (K1, p2) to end. Rnds 18 and 19: Rep rnds 16 and 17. Rnd 20: Rep rnd 16.

Rnds 1 and 2: Knit. Rnd 3: (K4, p2) to end. Rnd 4: Knit. Rnd 5: Rep rnd 3. Rnds 6 and 7: Knit. Rnds 8-14: Rep rnds 1-7. Rnd 15: Purl. Rep rnds 1-14 once more. Fold brim so cast-on edge is next to the working round, wrong sides tog. Next rnd: (Pick up a st from cast-on edge and k tog with next working st) to end.

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Brim

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Worked over a multiple of 6 sts and 7 rnds Rnd 1: K1, (p2, k4) to last 5 sts, p2, k3. Rnd 2: Rep rnd 1. Rnd 3: (K1, p2) to end. Rnd 4: Rep rnd 1. Rnd 5: Rep rnd 3. Rnds 6 and 7: Rep rnd 1.

Using 4mm needles, cast on 84[96:108] sts using the long-tail method, pm for beg of rnd and join, being careful not to twist sts.

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HAT STITCH PATTERN

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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91

HAT

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Rnd 7: K1, (p1, sk2po, p1, k3) to last 7 sts, p1, sk2po, p1, k2. 42[48:54] sts. Rnd 8: K1, (p1, k1, p1, sk2po) to last 5 sts, p1, k1, p1, k2tog. 29[33:37] sts. Rnd 9: (P1, sk2po) to last st, p1. 22[25:28] sts. Rnd 10: (P1, sk2po) to last 2[1:0] sts, p0[1:0, (k2tog) 1[0:0] times. 15[18:21] sts. Break yarn, leaving a long tail, and draw through rem sts. Secure top of Hat with a few crossed sts using the tail.

Row 11 (RS): K3, (yo, k1) 5 times, k1, sl1 wyif (15 sts). Next 2 rows: K to last st, sl1 wyif.

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*Row 1 (WS): K to last st, sl1 wyif. Row 2 (RS): K to last 3 sts, w&t. Row 3: K to last st, sl1 wyif. Row 4: K to 2 sts before last wrapped st, w&t. Row 5: K to last st, sl1 wyif. Rep rows 4 and 5, cont to work to 2 sts before last wrap and working the return row, until all sts have been worked. Final wrapped stitch will be 3 sts from end of row. Next row (RS): K to last st, sl1 wyif. Next row (WS): K to last st, sl1 wyif.* Next row: K1, yo, (k2tog, yo, k1, yo) to last 2 sts, k1, sl1 wyif (20 sts). Next row: K to last st, sl1 wyif.

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Using 4.5mm needles, cast on 108 sts using long-tail method, pm for beg of rnd and join, being careful not to twist sts.

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Rnd 1: (K4, p2) to end. Rep last rnd 9 more times.

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Using Chart or written instructions, work rnds 1-20 of Snood Stitch Patt 4 times, then rep rnds 1–7 once more.

Triangle 3

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Rnd 1: (K4, p2) to end. Rep last rnd 9 more times.

SIZE

TO FINISH

Length: 204cm (80in) Width at widest point: 52cm (20½in)

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YOU WILL NEED

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Noro Tsubame 50% silk, 25% wool, 25% polyamide (approx 600m per 200g) 1 x 200g ball in 06 Wakkanai 4.5mm needles 5mm circular needle 120cm long Stitch holder or scrap yarn Row counter Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

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30 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over unblocked g st using 4.5mm needles. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

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PANEL 1 Using 4.5mm straight needles cast on 10 sts.

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Row 1 (RS): K9, sl1 wyif. Row 2: K8, w&t. Row 3: K7, sl1 wyif. Row 4: K6, w&t. Row 5: K5, sl1 wyif. Row 6: K4, w&t. Row 7: K3, sl1 wyif. Row 8: K2, w&t. Row 9: K1, sl1 wyif. Row 10 (WS): K9, sl1 wyif.

*Row 1 (RS): K to last st, sl1 wyif. Row 2 (WS): K to last 2 sts, w&t. Row 3: K to last st, sl1 wyif. Row 4: K to 2 sts before last wrapped st, w&t. Rep rows 3 and 4, cont to work to 2 sts before last wrap and working the return row, until all sts have been worked. Final wrapped st will be 3 sts from end of row and last row will end on RS as k1, sl1 wyif. Next row (WS): K to last st, sl1 wyif. Next row (RS): K to last st, sl1 wyif.* Next row: K2, yo, (k2tog, yo, k2, yo) to last 2 sts, k1, sl1 wyif (25 sts). Next row: K to last st, sl1 wyif.

Triangle 4

Rep Triangle 2 instructions from * to *. Next row (RS): K2, yo, *(k2tog, yo) twice, k1, yo; rep from * to last 3 sts, k2, sl1 wyif (30 sts). Next row (WS): K to last st, sl1 wyif.

Triangle 5

Rep Triangle 3 instructions from * to *. Next row (WS): K3, yo, *(k2tog, yo) twice, k2, yo; rep from * to last 3 sts, k2, sl1 wyif (35 sts). Next row (RS): K to last st, sl1 wyif.

Triangle 6

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Rep Triangle 2 instructions from * to *. Next row (RS): K3, yo, *(k2tog, yo) 3 times, k1, yo; rep from * to last 4 sts, k3, sl1 wyif (40 sts). Next row (WS): K to last st, sl1 wyif.

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Rep Triangle 3 instructions from * to *. Next row (WS): K4, yo, *(k2tog, yo) 3 times, k2, yo; rep from * to last 4 sts, k3, sl1 wyif (45 sts). Next row (RS): K to last st, sl1 wyif.

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TO FINISH

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Weave in all ends. It is essential to block this garment to measurements given.

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Work as for Panel 1 Triangles 1-11, ending at ** (65 sts).

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Rep Triangle 2 instructions from * to * then transfer the 65 sts on to scrap yarn.

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Using 5mm circular needle, with RS facing and working along unworked outer edge, pick up and knit approx 275 sts. Next row: Knit. Rep last row until approx 5g of yarn remains for cast off. Cast off loosely.

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Rep Triangle 3 instructions from * to *. Next row (WS): K6, yo, *(k2tog, yo) 5 times, k2, yo; rep from * to last 6 sts, k5, sl1 wyif (65 sts). Next row (RS): K to last st, sl1 wyif. **

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Using 5mm circular needle, with RS facing and working along top edge or wingspan of work, pick up and knit approx 245 sts, turn. Knit 1 row. Cast off loosely on RS.

Triangle 11

Triangle 12

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Rep Triangle 2 instructions from * to *. Next row (RS): K5, yo, *(k2tog, yo) 5 times, k1, yo; rep from * to last 6 sts, k5,sl1 wyif (60 sts). Next row (WS): K to last st, sl1 wyif.

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Next 10 rows: K to last st, sl1 wyif. Row 11: K4, (yo, k2tog) to last 3 sts, k3. Row 12: Knit. Leave 65 sts on needle. Transfer 65 sts from first panel back on to 4.5mm needle, making sure the points of both needles come together when you hold the right sides of both pieces together. Join pieces by working a three-needle cast off using 5mm circular needle.

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Shape neck

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Stitch markers Stitch holder or scrap yarn Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

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14 sts and 29 rows to 10cm over Half Brioche Rib patt using 5.5mm needles. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

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HALF BRIOCHE RIB

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Worked over an odd number of sts using 5.5mm needles Row 1 (RS): Sl1 (edge st), k to last st, k1 (edge st). Row 2 (WS): Sl1 (edge st), (p1, k1b) to last 2 sts, p1, k1 (edge st).

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S[M-L:XL] Actual bust: 110[122:134]cm (43¼[48:52¾]in) Length: 62[63:64]cm (24½[24¾:25¼]in) Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to all sizes.

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BACK Using 5.5mm needles, cast on 79[89:99] sts.

Set Half Brioche Rib

Work in Half Brioche Rib patt across all sts until Back meas 38[37:36]cm (15[14½:14¼]in).

Mark armholes

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Wooladdicts Earth 50% alpaca, 35% acrylic, 15% wool (approx 65m per 50g) 17[19:20] x 50g balls in 1004.0060 Ruby 5.5mm needles 5mm short circular needle

Pm at beg and end of row for beg of armholes. Cont straight in patt until armhole meas 24[26:28]cm (9½[10¼:11]in). Cast off loosely.

Work as for Back until Front meas 53cm (20¾in). Mark 11[13:15] centre sts with 34[38:42] sts each side. Next row (RS): Patt to first marker and leave sts just worked on a holder for right side, remove marker, cast off 11[13:15] sts, remove marker, patt to end. Now work each side separately.

Left side

Next row (WS): Patt to end. Next row (RS – dec at neck edge): Sl1 (edge st), k3, sk2po, patt to end (dec 2). Rep dec on every 4th row twice, then every 6th row 1[2:2] times. Cont straight until left Front matches Back to shoulder. Cast off.

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With WS facing, return sts from holder to needles and patt to end. Next row (RS – dec at neck edge): Sl1 (edge st), patt to last 7 sts, k3tog, k3, k1 (edge st) (dec 2). Rep dec on every 4th row twice, then every 6th row 1[2:2] times. Cont straight until right Front matches Back to shoulder. Cast off.

SLEEVES (MAKE 2) Using 5.5mm needles, cast on 47[51:53] sts.

Set Half Brioche Rib and shaping

Work 2 rows in Half Brioche Rib patt. Next row (RS – inc): Sl1 (edge st), k2, kyok,

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Shape shoulders and Back neck

Next row (RS): Cast off 2[3:3:4:4:5:5:6:6] sts, k until there are 8[8:10:10:12:12:14:14:15] sts on RH needle and turn, leaving rem sts on a holder. Work each side of neck separately. Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 3 rows, ending with RS facing for next row, and AT THE SAME TIME cast off 2[3:3:4:4:5:5:6:6] sts at beg of 2nd row. Cast off rem 3[2:4:3:5:4:6:5:6] sts. With RS facing, slip centre 21[21:21:23:23:25:25:25:25] sts on to a holder for neckband, rejoin and k to end. Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.

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Cast off 3[4:4:5:6:6:7:8:9] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 53[59:65:71:77:83:89:95:101] sts. Next row (RS): K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, skpo, k2. Next row: P2, p2tog tbl, p to last 4 sts, p2tog, p2. Working all armhole decreases as set by last 2 rows, dec 1 st at each end of next 1[1:3:3:3:3:5:5:7] rows, then on foll 2[4:3:4:5:6:5:7:7] alt rows, then on foll 4th row. 41[43:47:51:55:59:63:65:67] sts. Cont straight until armhole meas 24[25:26.5:28:29.5:31:32:33:34]cm (9½[9¾:10½:11:11½:12¼:12½:13:13½]in), ending with RS facing for next row.

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14.5 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over st st using 6mm needles. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

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Rowan Tweed Haze 40% mohair, 39% alpaca, 10% polyamide, 8% cotton, 3% polyester (approx 120m per 50g) 2[3:3:3:4:4:4:5:5] x 50g balls in 552 Rainy (A) 1[1:1:1:1:2:2:2:2] x 50g balls in 553 Midnight (B) 5.5mm and 6mm needles Stitch holders Note: Amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

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To fit bust: 71-76[81-86:91-97:102-107: 112-117:122-127:132-137:142-147:152-157]cm (28-30[32-34:36-38:40-42:44-46: 48-50:52-54:56-58:60-62]in) Actual bust: 81.5[92.5:100.5:111.5:123:131:142:153:164]cm (32[36½:39½:44:48½:51½:56:60¼:64½]in) Length: 45[47:49:51:53:55:56:58:59]cm (17¾[18½:19¼:20:20¾:21¾:22:22¾:23¼]in) Width: 40.5[46:50.5:56:61.5:65.5:71:76.5:82]cm (16[18:20:22:24¼:25¾:28:30:32¼]in) Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to all sizes.

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Using 5.5mm needles and B cast on 59[67:73:81:89:95:103:111:119] sts. Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Break off B and join in A. Row 2: P1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Last 2 rows form rib. Using A, work in rib for a further 6 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. Join in B. Using B, work in rib for a further 2 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. Change to 6mm needles. Break off B and complete Back using A only. Beg with a k row, work in st st throughout as foll: Cont straight until Back meas 19[20:20.5:21:21.5:22:22:23:23]cm (7½[7¾:8:8¼:8½:8¾:8¾:9:9]in), ending with RS facing for next row.

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Using circular needle, pick up 84[94:100] sts around neck opening as foll: 35[39:43] sts from Back and 49[55:57] sts from Front. Join to work in the round, pm for beg of rnd. Rib rnd: (K1, p1) around. Rep rib rnd until collar meas 23cm (9in). Cast off loosely. Weave in all ends and block as desired.

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patt to last 4 sts, kyok, k2, k1 (edge st) (inc 4). Next row: Patt to end, working kyoks from previous row as p1, k1, p1. Cont in patt as set and rep inc on every 26th row 5 times[every 20th row 6 times:every 18th row 7 times]. 67[75:81] sts. Cont straight until Sleeve meas 51[49:47]cm (20[19¼:18½]in). Cast off loosely.

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Next row (RS): K14[15:17:19:21:23:25:26:28] and turn, leaving rem sts on a holder. Work each side of neck separately. Working all neck decreases in the same way as armhole decreases, dec 1 st at neck edge of next 4 rows, then on foll 3[3:3:4:4:5:5:5:6] alt rows. 7[8:10:11:13:14:16:17:18] sts. Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape shoulder

ALEXIA BY BERGERE DE FRANCE

Armhole borders (both alike)

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With RS facing, using 5.5mm needles and B, pick up and k75[81:85:91:97:101:107:111:117] sts evenly all around armhole edge. Complete as given for neckband from **. Secure and weave in all ends.

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With RS facing, using 5.5mm needles and B, pick up and k12[12:12:14:14:16:16:16:18] sts down left side of Front neck, k across 13[13:13:13:13:13:13:13:11] sts on Front holder, pick up and k12[12:12:14:14:16:16:16:18] sts up right side of Front neck, and 3 sts down right side of Back neck, k across 21[21:21:23:23:25:25:25:25] sts on Back holder inc 1 st at centre, then pick up and k3 sts up left side of Back neck. 65[65:65:71:71:77:77:77:79] sts.

S[M:L:XL:XXL] Length: 68[70:72:74:76]cm (26¾[27½:28¼:29:30]in) Width: 46[50:54:59:64]cm (18[19½:21¼:23¼:25]cm) Sleeve length: 19[20:22:23:24]cm (7½[7¾:8½:9:9½]in) Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to all sizes.

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**Beg with row 2, work in rib as given for Back as foll: Work 1 row. Break off B and join in A. Work 5 rows. Break off A and join in B. Work 1 more row, ending with RS facing for next row. Cast off in rib. Join left shoulder and neckband seams.

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YOU WILL NEED Bergère de France Adèle 72% polyamide, 20% wool, 8% acrylic (approx 100m per 50g) 12[13:14:15:16] x 50g balls in 10871 Olive 4mm and 4.5mm needles 5 x brown marble buttons, 30mm diameter Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

TENSION 19 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st using 4.5mm needles. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 1X1 RIB Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from* to end of row. Row 2: *K1, p1; rep from* to end of row.

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LEFT SLEEVE

Rep this dec on every foll RS row 16[22:24:26:27] times (19 sts). Next row (RS): K2, k2tog, work to end. Next row (WS): Cast off 9 sts, work to end (9 sts). Next row (RS): K2, k2tog, work to end. Next row (WS): Cast off 2 sts, work to end (6 sts). Next row (RS): k2, k2tog, work to end. Next row (WS): Cast off 1 st, work to end. Cast off 4 rem sts.

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Rep this dec on every foll RS row 16[22:24:26:27] times. After the final raglan dec work 1 row on rem 28[29:30:31:32] sts, then cast off for neck.

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Rep this dec on foll 4th row, then on foll RS row, then on foll 4th row.

Size 1 only

Cast off 4[4:5:6:9] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 59[65:69:73:75] sts. Next row (RS – dec): K2, k2tog, patt to last 4 sts, skpo, k2.

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Shape raglan

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Cast off 4[4:5:6:9] sts at beg of next 2 rows. Next row (RS – dec): K2, k2tog, work to last 4 sts, skpo, k2.

Cast off 4[4:5:6:9] sts at beg of next WS row. Next row (RS – dec): Patt to last 4 sts, skpo, k2.

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Shape raglan

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Using 4mm needles cast on 89[97:105:113:123] sts. Work 5cm (2in – 12 rows) in 1x1 Rib. Change to 4.5mm needles and cont in st st until piece meas 47[48:48:49:50]cm (18½[18¾:18¾:19¼:19¾]in – 112[116:116:118:120] rows).

Rep this inc on every foll 8th[8th:6th:6th:6th] row 8[2:13:9:3] times, then on every foll 6th[6th:4th:4th:4th] row 3[11:2:8:17] times. Then cont on the 67[73:79:85:93] sts obtained until piece meas 46cm (18in – 110 rows) total.

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52[56:60:64:69] sts. Change to 4.5mm needles and cont to work 11 sts in 1x1 Twisted Rib and 41[45:49:53:58] sts in st st until piece meas 47[48:48:49:50]cm (18½[18¾:18¾:19¼: 19¾]in – 112[116:116:118:120] rows).

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Using 4mm needles cast on 52[56:60:64:70]sts. For 5cm (2in – 12 rows), work 11 sts in 1x1 Twisted Rib beg with k2 tbl, work 41[45:49:53:59] sts in 1x1 Rib, but at beg of final row for size 5 dec 1 st.

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MOSAIC BLANKET BY JO ALLPORT

RIGHT SLEEVE

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Work as for Left Sleeve until 19 sts rem. Next row (RS): Cast off 9 sts, work to last 4 sts, skpo, k2. Work 1 row straight (9 sts). Next row (RS): Cast off 2 sts, work to last 4 sts, skpo, k2. Work 1 row straight (6 sts). Next row (RS): Cast off 1 st, work to last 4 sts, skpo, k2. Work 1 row straight. Cast off rem 4 sts.

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HOOD

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Using 4mm needles cast on 135 sts. Work in 1x1 Rib for 2cm (¾in – 6 rows). Change to 4.5mm needles and cont in st st until piece meas 26[27:28:29:30]cm (10¼[10½:11:11½:12]in – 64[66:68:70:72] rows). Cast off central st and cont on each set of 67 sts separately, casting off at the inside edge as foll: 3 sts once, 4 sts 3 times, but AT THE SAME TIME on the outside edge cast off: 6 sts 5 times and then the rem 22 sts.

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Join raglans. Fold Hood in half and sew the back seam (see red line on diagram). Sew Hood around neck edge, leaving 4 sts free at each edge. Sew Sleeve and side seams. On Right Front make 5 buttonholes without cutting the yarn 2cm (¾in) from the edge, the 1st 3cm (1in) from the bottom, the 2cm (¾in) from the neck, the others at regular spacings, as foll: Using a sewing needle, pick up the horizontal strand of the stitch where you want to place the buttonhole, pull it up and attach it 2 rows higher with a few little stitches on the WS of the work. Rep with the horizontal strand below the first strand, and attach it in the same way 2 rows down. Sew on buttons. Secure and weave in all ends.

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Masterclass see page 72

YOU WILL NEED Stylecraft Softie 80% acrylic, 20% wool (approx 170m per 100g) 4 x 100g balls in 3110 Raspberry (A) 2 x 100g balls in 3982 Cream (B) 2 x 100g balls in 2418 Fern (C) 7mm circular needle 150cm long 4 stitch markers Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

TENSION 14 sts and 18 rows to 10cm over st st, after blocking. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

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TO FINISH Weave in ends and block to measurements, according to yarn band instructions.

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Rnd 1 (inc): Change to C, (k1, yo, k to last st before m, yo, k1, sm) 4 times (522 sts). Rnd 2: Purl. Rnd 3 (inc): Change to A, (k1, yo, k to last st before m, yo, k1, sm) 4 times (530 sts). Rnd 4: Purl. Rnd 5 (inc): Change to B, (k1, yo, k to last st before m, yo, k1, sm) 4 times (538 sts). Rnd 6: Purl. Rep rnds 1-6 twice more. 8 sts inc on each inc row: 562 sts after first rep, 586 sts after second.

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Using the mosaic technique creates the look of Fairisle but uses slipped stitches to make the pattern, using only one colour for each row. Mosaic patterns are always charted. Each chart row represents two rows of knitting. It is usual to start at the bottom RH corner, as with other charts that begin with a RS row. The first square of a mosaic chart shows you which yarn to work with for

the pair of rows. So for this chart, the first square is cream, indicating that you work with the cream shade B. The last stitch of the row will also be in this yarn. For this pattern, the first two rows are all cream stitches. A mosaic pattern will state whether the stitches are all knitted, purled, or a combination. For this blanket, the mosaic pattern is in garter stitch, so every row is knitted.

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6 Take the yarn back to the right side to continue to knit the C stitches.

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YOU WILL NEED Stylecraft XL Tweed 97% acrylic, 3% viscose (approx 68m per 100g) 4 x 100g balls in 1828 Boysenberry 10mm needles 5 x medium buttons Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

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9 sts and 12 rows to 10cm over st st, after blocking. 12 sts and 13 rows to 10cm over Cable Patt, after blocking. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

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C4B = cable 4 back: sl2 to cn and hold at back, k2, then k2 from cn C4F = cable 4 front: sl2 to cn and hold at front, k2, then k2 from cn

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Worked over a multiple of 6 sts plus 2 and 8 rows Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2 and every WS row: Purl Row 3: K1, (k2, C4B) to last st, k1. Row 5: Knit. Row 7: K1, (C4F, k2) to last st, k1. Row 8: Purl.

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ACORN RIB TEA COSY BY SIAN BROWN

CUSHION COVER Cast on 35 sts.

Set m st band 4

Row 1: (K1, p1) to last st, k1. Last row sets m st. Rep last row twice more.

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Set st st

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Beg with a p row, cont in st st until work meas 30cm (11¾in), ending after a WS row. Next row (RS): K to end, inc 9 sts evenly across row (44 sts). Turning row: Knit.

Front – Set Cable Patt 3 8 9

Using Chart or written instructions, work in Cable Pattern until front meas approx 40cm (15¾in), ending after a RS row. Turning row (WS): Knit.

Overlap 10 4 11

Next row (RS): K to end, dec 9 sts evenly across row (35 sts). Beg with a p row, work in st st until overlap meas 10cm (4in), ending after a WS row.

Set m st band 12 5 13

Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) to last st, k1. Row 2 (buttonholes): M st 4, (k2tog, yo, m st 4) 4 times, k2tog, yo, m st 5. Row 3: Rep row 1. Cast off.

SIZE

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Finished width: 19cm (7½in) Height to eyelets: 16cm (6¼in) Finished circumference: 35.5cm (14in)

TO FINISH 15 6 16 17

Weave in ends and block to measurements, according to yarn band instructions. Sew the side seams. Attach the buttons opposite the buttonholes. Sew on buttons to correspond with buttonholes.

YOU WILL NEED

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Rico Essentials Mega Wool Chunky 55% wool, 45% acrylic (approx 125m per 100g) 1 x 100g ball in 005 Orange 6mm needles Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

TENSION

Cable Pattern 19

18 sts and 17 rows to 10cm over patt, after blocking. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

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ABBREVIATIONS pfkb = (p1, k1) into same st (inc 1)

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ACORN STITCH

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Worked over a multiple of 3 sts plus 4 and 10 rows Row 1 (RS): P1, (p2, k1) to last 3 sts, p3. Row 2: K3, (p1, k2) to last st, k1. Row 3: Rep row 1. Row 4: Rep row 2. Row 5: Rep row 1. Row 6: Rep row 2. Row 7 (inc): P1, (p1, pfkb, kfb) to last 3 sts, p3 (inc 2 sts per rep). Rows 8-10: K the k sts and p the p sts.

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Key RS: knit, WS: purl

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Gently block to measurements according to yarn band instructions. Pin the pieces on to your teapot and mark the positions for the handle and spout. Sew the side seams and weave in ends.

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Tie

Cut 6 lengths of yarn meas approx 85cm (33½in) and plait to form a tie. Thread through the eyelets.

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Using Chart or written instructions, work rows 1-11 of Acorn Stitch patt once, then rep rows 2-11 until Panel meas approx 16cm (6¼in), ending after a row 2, 4, or 6. Row 7 incs to 54 sts, row 11 decs back to 34 sts. Eyelet row (RS): K4, (k2tog, yo, k3) to end.

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Set Acorn Stitch patt

Row 1 (WS): (P2, k2) to last 2 sts, p2. Row 2: (K2, p2) to last 2 sts, k2. Row 3: Rep row 1. Rep rows 2 and 3 until border meas 4cm (1½in). Cast off in patt.

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Cast on 34 sts. Row 1 (RS): (K2, p2) to last 2 sts, k2. Row 2: (P2, k2) to last 2 sts, p2. Rep rows 1 and 2 once more.

Set rib border

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TEA COSY PANEL (MAKE 2)

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Row 11 (dec): P1, (p2, sk2po) to last 3 sts, p3 (dec 2 sts per rep). Rep rows 2-11 for patt.

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POCKET LININGS (MAKE 2)

Shape left neck

With 5mm needles and A, cast on 25 sts loosely and evenly. Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: K1, p23, k1. Rep these 2 rows 15 more times. Break yarn, slip sts on to a holder and leave.

Next row (WS): Rib 5, p3[4:5:6:7], slip these 8[9:10:11:12] sts on to a short length of yarn and leave. Cont on rem 26[27:29:30:32] sts. Dec 1 st neatly at neck edge of next 5 rows. 21[22:24:25:27] sts. Work straight until Front meas 6[7:7:7:9]cm (2½[2¾:2¾:2¾:3½]in) from marker, ending at armhole edge.

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SIZES

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To fit: 91-97[102-107:112-117:122-127:132-137]cm (36-38[40-42:44-46:48-50:52-54]in) Actual measurement: 107[117:127:138:147]cm (42[46:50:54½:58]in) Length to shoulder (adjustable): 65[66:67:70:71]cm (25½[26:26½:27½:28]in) Sleeve length: 46[47:48:49:49]cm (18[18½:19:19¼:19¼]in) Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to all sizes.

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YOU WILL NEED

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King Cole Fashion Aran 30% wool, 70% premium acrylic (approx 200m per 100g) 6[6:7:7:8] x 100g balls 100 in Oban (A) 1[1:1:1:1] x 100g ball 3505 in Flint (B) 4mm, 4.5mm and 5mm needles 2 stitch holders 20cm (8in) YKK metal zip fastener from Duttons for Buttons Row counter Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

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18 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over st st using 5mm needles. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91

With 4mm needles and B cast on 91[99:109:117:125] sts evenly. Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) to last st, k1. Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) to end. These 2 rows form rib and are repeated. Break B. Join in A. Next row: Knit. Beg with row 2, cont in rib until work meas 6cm (2½in), ending after row 1.** Next row (WS): P10[12:12:9:10], (m1p, p14[15:17:14:15]) 5[5:5:7:7] times, m1p, p to end. 97[105:115:125:133] sts. Change to 5mm needles and, beg with a k row for RS, work 32 rows in st st. Pocket row: K11[14:17:21:24], slip next 25 sts on to a holder and leave, and in place of these k across a group of 25 Pocket Lining sts, k across 25[27:31:33:35] centre sts, slip next 25 sts on to another stitch holder and leave, and in place of these k across 2nd group of Pocket Lining sts, finally k across rem 11[14:17:21:24] sts. Cont straight in A on all sts until Front meas 43cm (17in) from beg, ending after a p row. Note: Length may be adjusted here if desired.

Shape armholes

Rows 1 and 2: Cast off 8[8:9:9:9] sts loosely, work to end. 81[89:97:107:115] sts. Row 3: K2, k2tog tbl, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 79[87:95:105:113] sts. Row 4: K1, p1, p2tog, p to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, p1, k1. 77[85:93:103:111] sts. Rep last 2 rows until 69[73:79:83:89] sts rem. *** Work 1[1:4:5:4] rows straight, ending after a RS row.

Divide Front for zip

Next row (WS): P34[36:39:41:44], cast off next st (centre st), p to end. Cont on last group of 34[36:39:41:44] sts for left half. Next row (RS): K to last 5 sts, p1, k1, p1, k2. Next row: K1, (p1, k1) twice, p to end. Rep these 2 rows 12 more times, then first of these rows again, or until work meas 11cm (4½in) from neck division row, ending at front edge. Pm at centre of last row.

Shape shoulder

Cast off 5[5:6:6:7] sts loosely at beg of next row and 2 foll alt rows. Work 1 row straight. Cast off rem 6[7:6:7:6] sts. With RS facing rejoin A neatly to rem sts. Next row (RS): K2, p1, k1, p1, k to end. Next row: P to last 5 sts, k1, (p1, k1) twice. Rep these 2 rows 13 more times, or until work meas 11cm (4½in) from neck division row, ending at front edge.

Shape right neck

Next row (RS): Rib 5, k3[4:5:6:7], slip these 8[9:10:11:12] sts on to a short length of yarn and leave, k to end. Complete to match left half.

BACK Work as Front to ***, omitting pockets. 69[73:79:83:89] sts. Cont straight until Back meas same as Front to shoulder shaping, ending after a p row.

Shape shoulders

Cast off 5[5:6:6:7] sts loosely at beg of next 6 rows, then 6[7:6:7:6] sts at beg of next 2 rows. Cast off rem 27[29:31:33:35] sts.

SLEEVES (MAKE 2) Beg with 37[39:41:43:45] sts and taking care not to cast on tightly, work as Front to **. Next row (WS): Purl, working m1p 5[5:5:6:8] times evenly across. 42[44:46:49:53] sts. Change to 5mm needles and, beg with a k row for RS, work 2 rows in st st. Cont in st st, shaping Sleeve by inc 1 st at each end of next row, then on every foll 4th row until there are 48[58:64:71:81] sts, then on every foll 6th row until there are 74[80:84:89:95] sts. Work a few rows straight until Sleeve meas 46[47:48:49:49]cm (18[18½:19:19¼:19¼]in) from beg, meas through centre of work and ending after a p row.

Shape top

Rows 1 and 2: Cast off 8[8:9:9:9] sts

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TO FINISH Stitch cast-on edge of Collar to neck edge of main part. Sew zip neatly in place to A section of Collar and neck opening. Fold B section in half to WS and hem in place all round, enclosing the zip between the front edges of Collar. Sew down side edges of Pocket Edgings on RS and Pocket Linings on WS. Stitch Sleeve tops in place to armholes. Join side and Sleeve seams.

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Join shoulders. With WS facing, slip 8[9:10:11:12] sts of left Front held on length of yarn on to a 4.5mm needle with needle facing towards armhole, now with A cast on 65[69:71:73:77] sts to end of needle holding sts, finally work across the 8[9:10:11:12] sts of right Front holder as foll: p3[4:5:6:7], then k1, (p1, k1) twice across rem 5 sts. 81[87:91:95:101] sts.

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COLLAR

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With RS facing slip a group of 25 pocket sts on to a 4.5mm needle so that needle point faces towards left edge of Front. Rejoin B neatly and knit 3 rows. Cast off kwise using a 5mm needle.

Row 1 (RS): K2, p1, k1, p1, k to last 5 sts, p1, k1, p1, k2. Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) twice, p to last 5 sts, (k1, p1) twice, k1. Rep these 2 rows until Front edge meas 20cm (8in) from zip divide row, ending after row 1. Break A. Join in B. Next row (WS): Purl. Beg with row 1, cont in st st with rib edges as before until B section meas same as A section. Cast off loosely.

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loosely, work to end. 58[64:66:71:77] sts. Work 2 rows straight. Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then on 2[1:2:2:1] foll 4th rows until 52[60:60:65:73] sts rem, then on every foll alt row until 42[46:48:51:55] sts rem. Dec 1 st at each end of every row until 28[28:32:37:37] sts rem. Cast off loosely.

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Cuff

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Rnds 1-12: (K2, p2) around.

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Leg

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Change to B. Next rnd: Knit. Cont in rib patt as foll: Rnd 1: (K4, p2) around. Rnd 2: Knit. These 2 rnds form rib patt and are repeated. Cont in patt until work meas 19cm (7½in) or to required leg length.

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Set afterthought heel 10

Next rnd: Remove m, patt 29 sts, pm1, using scrap yarn k next 30 sts, turn and still using scrap yarn p back across same 30 sts. Cont in B, pm2 to denote new beg of rnd (this should lie between two p sts).

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Foot

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SIZES

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To fit: UK size 9-10 foot Foot length: 25cm (10in) Leg circumference: 18cm (7in) stretching to 28cm (11in) Note: Length can be adjusted by working more or fewer rows where indicated.

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YOU WILL NEED

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Opal Uni 6 Ply 75% wool, 25% polyamide (approx 425m per 150g) 1 x 150g ball in 5303 Anthracite (A) 1 x 150g ball in 7900 Red (B) 3.25mm double-pointed or circular needles (for magic loop) 2 stitch markers Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

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30 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over rib patt using 3.25mm needles, unstretched. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

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ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 24

PATTERN NOTES 25 10

The socks are worked from top down with an afterthought heel. A contrast tone is used for the cuff rib, heel and toe shaping.

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SOCK (MAKE 2) 27

Using A and the long-tail method, or your preferred stretchy cast-on technique, cast on 60 sts, join to work in the rnd

Cont in B in rib patt until foot meas required length minus 5cm (2in) for the toe and 6cm (2¼in) for heel – so minus 11cm (4¼in) in total. For example, for a total foot length of 25cm (10in), toe shaping would start at 14cm (51/2in) from held heel sts.

Toe

Change to A. Next rnd: Knit. Dec rnd: K1, ssk, k24, k2tog, k1, pm, k1, ssk, k24, k2tog, k1 (56 sts). Next rnd: Knit. Dec rnd: (K1, ssk, k to 3 sts before m, k2tog, k1) twice (52 sts). Rep last 2 rnds until 20 sts rem. Graft toe sts using Kitchener stitch.

Afterthought heel

Unpick scrap yarn and at the same time pick up 30 sts at each side of the heel opening. Pick up 1 extra st at each side (32 sts on each side of heel – 64 sts total). Pm at each side, pm1 to denote start of rnd, pm2 to indicate opposite side of heel. Redistribute sts on to dpns or circular needle, untwisting sts if required. Using A, cont as foll: Next rnd: Knit. Dec rnd: (K1, ssk, k to 3 sts before m, k2tog, k1) twice (60 sts). Rnd 2: Knit. Rep last 2 rnds until 12 sts rem. Graft heel sts using Kitchener stitch.

TO FINISH Weave in all yarn ends. Block if desired, using sock shapers if preferred. Please refer to manufacturer’s full care instructions on the yarn band.

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Worked over 15 sts and 12 rows Row 1 (RS): (K1 tbl, p1) to last st, k1 tbl. Row 2: (P1 tbl, k1) 3 times, (p1, k1) twice, (p1 tbl, k1) twice, p1 tbl. Row 3: (K1 tbl, p1) 3 times, k1 tbl, k2togT, yo, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times.

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Use the headband as your swatch!

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TIP

Row 4: (P1 tbl, k1) 3 times, k1, (p1 tbl) twice, (k1, p1 tbl) 3 times. Row 5: (K1 tbl, p1) 3 times, k2togT, yo, p1, MB, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl. Row 6: (P1 tbl, k1) 3 times, k1, (k1, p1 tbl) 4 times. Row 7: (K1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl, k2togT, yo, p1, MB, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times. Row 8: (P1 tbl, k1) 3 times, p1, k1, p1, (p1 tbl) twice, (k1, p1 tbl) twice. Row 9: (K1 tbl, p1) twice, k2togT, yo, k1 tbl, MB, (k1 tbl, p1) 3 times, k1 tbl. Row 10: (P1 tbl, k1) to last st, p1 tbl. Row 11: As row 1. Row 12: As row 10.

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MB = make crochet chain bobble: slip next st to crochet hook, pull through a loop then ch5, sl-st last ch to first ch, then, keeping working yarn at back of work, slip st from crochet hook to RH needle

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Holly back and forth

Key

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RS: knit, WS: purl

Circumference before stretching: 44cm (17¼in) Width: 11cm (4¼in)

k2togT

Circumference: 20cm (8in) Length: 19cm (7½in)

RS: purl, WS: knit

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Headband

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Masterclasses see page 81 and 82

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Mittens

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Cowl

MB RS: k1 tbl, WS: p1 tbl

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Key

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Holly in the round

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knit 22

Cascade 220 Superwash Grande 100% superwash wool (approx 201m per 200g) 1 x 200g hank in 8895 Christmas Red 8mm circular needle 4mm crochet hook Stitch markers Scrap yarn Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

k2togT

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purl

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15 sts and 17 rows or rnds to 10cm over patt. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

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ABBREVIATIONS

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Worked over 15 sts and 12 rnds Rnd 1: (K1 tbl, p1) to last st, k1 tbl. Rnd 2: (K1 tbl, p1) 3 times, (k1, p1) twice, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl. Rnd 3: (K1 tbl, p1) 3 times, k1 tbl, k2togT, yo, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times. Rnd 4: (K1 tbl, p1) 3 times, (k1 tbl) twice, p1, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times. Rnd 5: (K1 tbl, p1) 3 times, k2togT, yo, p1, MB, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl. Rnd 6: (K1 tbl, p1) 4 times, p1, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times. Rnd 7: (K1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl, k2togT, yo, p1, MB, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times. Rnd 8: (K1 tbl, p1) twice, (k1 tbl) twice, k1, p1, k1, (p1, k1 tbl) 3 times. Rnd 9: (K1 tbl, p1) twice, k2togT, yo, k1 tbl, MB, (k1 tbl, p1) 3 times, k1 tbl. Rnds 10-12: As rnd 1.

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HEADBAND

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Cast on 17 sts. Knit 1 row.

Set pattern

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Row 1 (RS): K1, working from Chart or written instructions, work row 1 of Holly Patt worked back and forth over next 15 sts, k1. Row 2: K1, work row 2 of Holly Patt over next 15 sts, k1. These 2 rows set Holly Patt with g st edging. Rep rows 1 and 2 until you have worked 6 full reps of Holly Patt. Knit 1 row. Cast off.

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TO FINISH

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Sew cast-on and cast-off edges together. Weave in ends. Block carefully to avoid flattening textured pattern.

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LEFT MITTEN

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Cast on 30 sts. Join to work in the round taking care not to twist sts, pm to mark beg of rnd. Rnds 1 and 2: Working from Chart or written instructions, work rnd 1 of Holly Patt in the round, p1, (k1 tbl, p1) to end. These 2 rnds set patt with Holly Patt over first 15 sts and rem 15 sts in twisted 1 x 1 rib. Rnds 3-14: Cont in patt as set, working rnds 1-12 of Holly Patt.** Rnds 15-28: Rep rnds 1-14, but on rnd 23 (rnd 9 of Holly Patt), set thumbhole as foll: Rnd 23: Patt to last 5 sts, work next 4 sts using scrap yarn, slip these 4 sts back to LH needle and work again in patt using main yarn, p1.

***Cont in patt as set until you have worked to the end of 12-rnd Holly Patt, then work rnds 1 and 2 again. Cast off using a stretchy method.

Thumbhole

Slip 4 sts on either side of scrap yarn on to needle, then pick up and k1 st on each side between top and bottom sets of sts; remove scrap yarn (10 sts). Rib rnd: (K1 tbl, p1) around. Rep rib rnd 2 more times. Cast off loosely.

RIGHT MITTEN Work as Left Mitten to **. Rnds 15-28: Rep rnds 1-14, but on rnd 23 (rnd 9 of Holly Patt), set thumbhole as foll: Rnd 23: Patt 16, work next 4 sts using scrap yarn, slip these 4 sts back to LH needle and work again in patt using main yarn, patt to end. Work as Right Mitten from *** to end.

TO FINISH Weave in ends. Block carefully to avoid flattening textured pattern.

COWL Cast on 64 sts. Join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts, and pm to mark beg of rnd. **Rib rnd: (K1 tbl, p1) around. Rep rib rnd once more.

Set Holly Patt

Working from Chart or written instructions, work as foll: Rnd 1: (Work rnd 1 of Holly Patt in the round, p1, pm) 3 times, work rnd 1 of Holly Patt once more, p1. Rnd 2: Slipping markers, (work rnd 2 of Holly Patt, p1) 4 times. These 2 rnds set position of Holly Patt, with markers in between each repeat to help you keep track. Cont as set until you have worked all 12 rnds of Holly Patt. Rep from ** once more. Rep rib rnd 2 more times. Cast off using a stretchy method.

TO FINISH Weave in ends. Block carefully to avoid flattening textured pattern.

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I learned these two techniques and the stitch pattern I have named Holly in this design from The Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible by Hitomi Shida, published by Tuttle and available from Euro Japan Trading.

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3 Now insert your LH needle tip into the last slipped stitch from right to left and slip it back to the LH needle.

4 The stitch now sits on the LH needle twisted.

5 Slip the first slipped stitch back to the LH needle pwise.

6 Now knit the two stitches together as normal.

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2 Yarn over hook…

3 … and pull through the stitch to create a new chain stitch.

4 Work 5 more chain stitches in the same way.

5 Now insert the crochet hook into the second chain stitch after the first loop pulled through the knit stitch.

6 Yarn over hook and pull through both loops on the hook to join the ends of the chain, creating a bobble shape.

7 Slip this last stitch to the RH needle. My crochet hook, from Pony, has a handy pointed tip which makes this step extra easy.

8 And here you can see the finished bobble.

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The Sweater’s neck and yoke are worked in the round using a circular needle, from mid-back and from the top down. The yoke is divided for body and sleeves and the body is continued in the round on a circular needle. The sleeves are worked with dpns or short circular needles from the top down. The yoke pattern is in stranded colourwork. Work from the correct Chart A1 for your size.

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17 sts and 22 rows to 10cm over st st using 5mm needles. 18 sts and 23 rows to 10cm over st st using 4.5mm needles. Use smaller or larger needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

To avoid the cast-off edge being tight you can cast off with a larger size needle. If the edge is still tight, make 1 yo after approx each 4th st as you cast off. The yarn overs are cast off as normal sts.

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To fit age: 2-4[5-6:7-8:10-12:13-14] yrs To fit head: 50-52[52-53:53-54:54-55: 55-56]cm (19¾-20½[20½-21:21-21¼: 21¼-21½:21½-22]in) Length: 50[52:54:56:58]cm (19¾[20½:21¼:22:22¾ ]in)

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To fit age: 2[3-4:5-6:7-8:9-10:11-12:13-14] yrs Actual chest: 66[70:76:78:82:84:88]cm (26[27½:29½:30¾:32¼:33:34½]in) Length: 36[40:44:48:50:52:54]cm (14¼[15¾:17¼:19:19¾:20½:21¼]in)

Stitch markers Notes: 80cm-long circular needles and the magic loop method may be used instead of the needles suggested above. Yarn amounts given are based on average use and are approximate.

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1[1:2:2:2] x 50g balls in 25 Raspberry (B) 1[1:1:1:1] x 50g ball in 01 Off White (C) 3.5mm and 4.5mm circular needles 40cm long 4.5mm double-pointed needles.

To work out how to increase or decrease evenly, count the total number of stitches on the needle (eg 60 sts) and divide by the number of increases or decreases to be made (eg 6 = 10). In this example, increase by making 1 yo after each 10th st. On the next rnd k the yarn overs tbl to avoid holes. When decreasing, k tog each 9th and 10th st.

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2[2:3:3:4:4:4] x 50g balls in 04 Medium Grey (A) 1[1:1:1:1:1:1] x 50g ball in 25 Raspberry (B) 4mm and 5mm circular needles 40cm and 60cm long 4mm and 5mm double-pointed needles Stitch holders or scrap yarn

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Sweater

To avoid the garment losing its elasticity when working the pattern, it is important that the strands at the back are not tight. Use a larger size needle when working pattern if the piece becomes tight.

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Drops Air 65% alpaca, 28% polyamide, 7% wool (approx 150m per 50g)

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Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to all sizes.

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The pattern is worked in st st. The Hat is worked using a circular needle, in the round from the bottom up. Change to dpns when necessary when decreasing at the top.

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SWEATER

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Using 4mm dpns or shorter circular needle and A, cast on 60[64:64:68:68:72:76] sts. Join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts, and pm to mark beg of rnd. Knit 1 rnd. Rib rnd: (K2, p2) around. Rep rib rnd until collar meas 3cm (1in). Change to 5mm needle.

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Yoke

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Pm in a st at beg of rnd. The yoke will be measured from this point. Knit 1 rnd, inc 6[8:14:10:16:12:14] sts evenly (see Tip). 66[72:78:78:84:84:90] sts. Using A and B, work according to the correct Chart A1 for your size, working 11[12:13:13:14:14:15] 6-st reps around. When A1 is finished there are 176[192:208:208:224:224:240] sts. Next rnd (dec): Using A, knit, dec 4[8:12:8:12:4:8] sts evenly. 172[184:196:200:212:220:232] sts. Cont in A in st st until yoke meas 15[15:16:17:18:19:20]cm (6[6:6¼:6¾:7:7½:8]in) from marker.

Divide body and sleeves 16 17 7 18 19 20 8

Next rnd: K25[27:29:30:32:33:34] (half back), slip next 36[38:40:40:42:44:48] sts to a holder or scrap yarn, cast on 6 sts (side under sleeve), k50[54:58:60:64:66:68] (front piece), slip next 36[38:40:40:42:44:48] sts to a holder, cast on 6 sts (side under sleeve), k last 25[27:29:30:32:33:34] sts (half back). From this point the body and sleeves are finished separately, and the piece is now measured from here.

Body

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112[120:128:132:140:144:148] sts. Using A, cont in st st in the rnd until piece meas 16[20:23:25:26:27:28]cm (6¼[8:9:9¾:10¼:10½:11]in) from underarm divide or to desired length minus approx 3[3:3:4:4:4:4]cm (1:1:1:1½:1½:1½:1½]in). Change to 4mm circular needle. Rib rnd: (K2, p2) around. Rep rib rnd until hem meas approx 3[3:3:4:4:4:4]cm (1:1:1:1½:1½:1½:1½]in). Cast off loosely in rib (see Tip).

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Place 36[38:40:40:42:44:48] sts held for one Sleeve on to 5mm circular or double-pointed needles, pick up and k1 st in each of the 6 sts cast on under Sleeve.

42[44:46:46:48:50:54] sts. Pm at centre of the 6 picked-up sts to mark centre under arm and beg of rnd. Work straight in st st for 3cm (1in). Next rnd (dec): K1, skpo, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Rep dec rnd every 3[5:6:7:8:9:10]cm (1[2:2¼:2¾:3:3½:4]in) a total of 4 times. 34[36:38:38:40:42:46] sts. Cont straight until Sleeve meas 15[20:24:26:30:34:37]cm (6[8:9½:10¼:11¾:13¼:14½]in) or approx 3[3:3:4:4:4:4]cm (1[1:1:1½:1½:1½:1½]in) less than desired length. Next rnd (inc): Knit, inc 6[4:6:6:4:6:2] sts evenly. 40[40:44:44:44:48:48] sts.

TO FINISH Weave in ends. Using C, make a 5cm (2in)-diameter pompom. Sew to top of Hat. Pattern Drops Children 2-14 from garnstudio.com

Cuff

Change to 4mm dpns. Rib rnd: (K2, p2) around. Rep rib rnd until cuff meas 3[3:3:4:4:4:4]cm (1:1:1:1½:1½:1½:1½]in). Cast off loosely (see Tip).

TO FINISH Weave in ends. Block to measurements.

HAT Using 3.5mm circular needle and C, cast on 96[100:104:108:112] sts. Join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts, and pm to mark beg of rnd. Purl 1 rnd. Rib rnd: (K2, p2) around. Rep rib rnd until brim meas 4[5:5:6:6]cm (1½[2:2:2¼:2¼in). Change to 4.5mm circular needle. Next rnd (dec): Knit, dec 12 sts evenly (see Tip). 84[88:92:96:100] sts. Change to B. Cont straight in st st until piece meas 18[19:19:19:20]cm (7[7½:7½:7½:8]in) from cast-on edge, dec 0[4:2:0:4] sts evenly on last rnd. 84[84:90:96:96] sts. Next rnd: (K14[14:15:16:16], pm) to last k14[14:15:16:16] sts. You now have 6 sets of 14[14:15:16:16] sts with a marker in between each one, with the beg of rnd marker as one of the markers. Next rnd (dec): (K to 2 sts before m, k2tog, sm) 6 times (dec 6). Rep dec rnd every alt rnd a total of 2[2:2:3:3] times. Then rep dec rnd every 6th[7th:7th:7th:7th] rnd 10[10:11:11:11] times (12 sts). Cont straight until Hat meas 50[52:54:56:58cm (19¾[20½:21¼:22:22¾]in). Next rnd (dec): (K2tog) around (6 sts). Break yarn and thread tail through rem sts, pull tight to fasten off.

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Next row: Cast off 10[11:11:12:13] sts in patt, patt to end. 11[11:12:13:14] sts. Next row: Patt. Cast off rem 11[11:12:13:14] sts in patt.

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Sizes 1 and 3 only

Row 12: Using C, p to end, inc 1[0] st in centre of row. 33[38] sts.

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Change to 4mm needles and using C work as foll: Row 1: K9[10:11:13:14], p2, k12, p2, k8[9:11:12:14]. Row 2: P8[9:11:12:14], k2, p12, k2, p9[10:11:13:14]. Row 3: K9[10:11:13:14], p2, C6B, C6F, p2, k8[9:11:12:14]. Row 4: P8[9:11:12:14], k2, p12, k2, p9[10:11:13:14]. Rows 1-4 form patt. Cont in patt until Right Front meas 12[15:18:23:26]cm (4¾[6:7:9:10¼]in), ending with a WS row.

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Using 3.25mm needles, thumb method and A, cast on 32[36:38:42:46] sts. Row 1 (RS): *P1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: As row 1. These 2 rows form rib. Join in B. Work 9 more rows in rib, and at the same time work in stripe sequence of 6 rows in B and 3 rows in A. Break off A and B, join in C.

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Change to 4mm needles and using C work as foll: Row 1: K8[9:11:12:14], p2, k12, p2, k9[10:11:13:14]. Row 2: P9[10:11:13:14], k2, p12, k2, p8[9:11:12:14]. Row 3: K8[9:11:12:14], p2, C6B, C6F, p2, k9[10:11:13:14]. Row 4: P9[10:11:13:14], k2, p12, k2, p8[9:11:12:14]. Rows 1-4 form patt. Cont in patt until Left Front meas

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All sizes

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C6B = slip next 3 sts on to cn and leave at back of work, k3, then k3 from cn C6F = slip next 3 sts on to cn and leave at front of work, k3, then k3 from cn

Row 12: Using C, p to end, dec 1[1:2] sts evenly across row. 35[41:44] sts.

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Sizes 2, 4 and 5 only

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16-st cable panel meas 4.5cm. 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using 4mm needles Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.

Row 12: Using C, p to end, inc 1[0] st in centre of row. 33[38] sts.

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Sizes 1 and 3 only

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Using 3.25mm needles, thumb method and A, cast on 32[36:38:42:46] sts. Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 2: As row 1. These 2 rows form rib. Join in B. Work 9 more rows in rib, and at the same time work in stripe sequence of 6 rows in B and 3 rows in A. Break off A and B, join in C.

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LEFT FRONT

Rico Baby Classic DK 50% polyamide, 50% acrylic (approx 165m per 50g) 1[1:1:1:1] x 50g ball in 083 Fir Green or 060 Dark Blue (A) 1[1:1:1:1] x 50g ball in 081 Strawberry or 080 Vanilla (B) 2[1:1:1:1] x 50g balls in 002 Cream (C) 3.25mm and 4mm needles Cable needle Stitch holders 4[4:4:5:5] buttons, 1.7cm diameter Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

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Next row: Patt to last 2 sts, k2tog (neck edge). 32[34:37:40:43] sts. Next row: Patt. Last 2 rows form neck shaping. Work 9[13:3:3:5] rows, dec 1 st at neck edge on next and every foll 4th[4th:2nd:2nd:2nd] row. 29[30:35:38:40] sts. Work 12[12:24:28:28] rows, dec 1 st at neck edge on every foll 6th[6th:4th:4th:4th] row. 27[28:29:31:33] sts. Cont without shaping until Left Front meas 23[27:31:37:41]cm (9[10¾:12:14½:16]in), ending with a RS row. Next row: P3[3:2:3:3], k2, (p2tog) 6 times, k2, p8[9:11:12:14]. 21[22:23:25:27] sts.

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Cast off 10[11:11:12:13] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 39[41:47:51:55] sts. Cast off 11[11:12:13:14] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 17[19:23:25:27] sts. Cast off rem 17[19:23:25:27] sts.

Shape neck

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Shape shoulders

To fit chest: 41[46:51:56:61]cm (16[18:20:22:24]in) Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to all sizes.

12[15:18:23:26]cm (4¾[6:7:9:10¼]in), ending with a WS row.

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Using 3.25mm needles, thumb method and A, cast on 69[75:81:89:95] sts. Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1. These 2 rows form 1x1 rib. Join in B. Work 9 more rows in rib, and at the same time work in stripe sequence of 6 rows in B and 3 rows in A. Break off A and B, join in C. Row 12: Using C, p6[3:6:4:7], p2tog, (p4, p2tog) 9[11:11:13:13] times, p7[4:7:5:8]. 59[63:69:75:81] sts. Change to 4mm needles and using C work as foll: Row 1: Knit. Row 2: Purl. Rows 1 and 2 form st st. Cont in st st until Back meas 23[27:31:37:41]cm 9[10¾:12:14½:16]in), ending with a WS row.

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Next row: K2tog (neck edge), patt to end. 32[34:37:40:43] sts. Next row: Patt. Last 2 rows form neck shaping. Work 9[13:3:3:5] rows, dec 1 st at neck edge on next and every foll 4th[4th:2nd:2nd:2nd] row. 29[30:35:38:40] sts. Work 12[12:24:28:28] rows dec 1 st at neck edge in every foll 6th[6th:4th:4th:4th] row. 27[28:29:31:33] sts. Cont without shaping until Right Front meas 23[27:31:37:41]cm (9[10¾:12:14½:16]in), ending with a RS row. Next row: P8[9:11:12:14], k2, (p2tog) 6 times, k2, p3[3:2:3:3]. 21[22:23:25:27] sts. Next row: Patt.

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Shape shoulder

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Next row: Cast off 10[11:11:12:13] sts in patt, patt to end. 11[11:12:13:14] sts. Next row: Patt. Cast off rem 11[11:12:13:14] sts in patt.

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SLEEVES (MAKE 2)

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Using 3.25mm needles, thumb method and A, cast on 35[35:37:39:41] sts. Work 11 rows in 1x1 rib and stripe sequence as given for Back. Break off A and B, join in C. Row 12: Using C, p4[4:2:3:4], p2tog, (p6[6:8:8:8], p2tog) 3 times, p5[5:3:4:5]. 31[31:33:35:37] sts. Change to 4mm needles and using C, work 7[11:11:19:27] rows, inc 1 st at each end of 3rd and every foll 2nd[2nd:2nd:4th:6th] row to 37[41:43:45:47] sts. Work 3[1:1:1:1] more rows without shaping.

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Work 4 rows, inc 1 st at each end of 3rd row (45 sts).

6[4:4:2:2] rows. 13[13:13:15:15] sts. Cast off rem 13[13:13:15:15] sts.

RIGHT FRONT BORDER Join shoulder seams. With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles and A, beg at lower edge of Right Front, pick up and k11 sts evenly up rib, 21[28:37:50:58] sts evenly up straight edge, 31[33:36:38:41] sts evenly up shaped edge and 8[9:11:12:13] sts evenly to centre Back neck. 71[81:95:111:123] sts. Beg with row 2 of 1x1 rib as given for Back, work 2 rows. Join in B. Using B work 2 rows.

For a girl

Next row: Using B, rib to last 31[37:46:60:68] sts, cast off 1 st, (rib 7[9:12:12:14], cast off 1 st) 3[3:3:4:4] times, rib 2. Next row: Rib 3, cast on 1 st, (rib 8[10:13:13:15], cast on 1 st) 3[3:3:4:4] times, rib to end. Using B work 2 more rows. Break off B. Using A work 2 more rows. Using A, cast off in rib.

For a boy

Using B work 4 more rows. Break off B. Using A work 2 more rows. Using A, cast off in rib.

LEFT FRONT BORDER With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles and A, beg at centre back neck, pick up and k8[9:11:12:13] sts evenly across Back neck, 31[33:36:38:41] sts evenly down shaped edge, 21[28:37:50:58] sts evenly down

straight edge and 11 sts evenly down rib. 71[81:95:111:123] sts. Beg with row 2 of 1x1 rib as given for Back, work 2 rows. Join in B. Using B work 2 rows.

For a boy

Next row: Using B, rib 3, cast off 1 st, (rib 7[9:12:12:14], cast off 1 st) 3[3:3:4:4] times, rib to end. Next row: Rib to last 27[33:42:55:63] sts, cast on 1 st, (rib 8[10:13:13:15], cast on 1 st) 3[3:3:4:4] times, rib 3. Using B work 2 more rows. Break off B. Using A work 2 more rows. Using A, cast off in rib.

For a girl

Using B work 4 more rows. Break off B. Using A work 2 more rows. Using A, cast off in rib.

TO FINISH Fold Sleeves in half lengthways, then placing Sleeve top folds to shoulder seams, sew Sleeves in position for approx 11[12:13:14:15]cm (4¼[4¾:5¼:5½:6]in), down from shoulder. Join side and Sleeve seams. Join seam at centre Back neck. Sew on buttons. Pin out cardigan to the measurements given. Cover with clean, damp tea towels and leave until dry. See yarn band for washing and further care instructions.

All sizes 20 8 21 22

Join in A. Using A, work 4 rows, inc 1 st at each end of 1st[3rd:3rd:3rd:0] row. 39[43:47:47:47] sts. Using C, work 4 rows, inc 1 st at each end of 1st[3rd:3rd:3rd:1st] row. 41[45:49:49:49] sts. Using A, work 4 rows, inc 1 st at each end of 1st[3rd:3rd:3rd:3rd] row. 43[47:51:51:51] sts. Break off A.

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Using C, inc 1 st at each end of 3rd[3rd:3rd:5th] and every foll 0[4th:4th:6th] row to 49[53:57:57] sts.

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Using C cont without shaping until Sleeve meas 14[16:19:23:28]cm (5½[6¼:7½:9:11]in), ending with a WS row.

Shape Sleeve top 27

Cast off 3[4:5:5:5] sts at beg of next 2[4:4:6:6] rows. 37[33:33:27:27] sts. Cast off 4[5:5:6:6] sts at beg of next

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Row 1 (RS): Kfb, k to end. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K to last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 4: Purl. Row 5: Kfb, k to end. Row 6: Purl. Row 7: Kfb, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 8: Purl. Row 9: As row 7. Row 10: P to last 2 sts, pfb, p1. Row 11: Cast on 8 sts, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 12: Purl. Row 13: K to last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 14: P2tog, p to end. Row 15: Ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 16: Cast off 2 sts, p to last 2 sts, p2tog. Row 17: Cast off 2 sts, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 18: Cast off 2 sts, p to last 2 sts, p2tog. Cast off.

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Row 7: Kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 (24 sts). Row 8: Pfb, p to last 2 sts, pfb, p1 (26 sts). Row 9: Knit to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 (27 sts). Row 10: Purl. Row 11: Knit. Row 12: Purl. Row 13: Cast off 4 sts, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 (24 sts). Row 14: Purl to last 2 sts, p2tog (23 sts). Row 15: Cast off 4 sts, k to end of row (19 sts). Row 16: Pfb, p to last 2 sts, p2tog. Row 17: Ssk, k to end of row (18 sts). Row 18: Purl to last 2 sts, p2tog (17 sts). Row 19: Knit. Row 20: Purl. Row 21: K to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 (18 sts). Row 22: As row 18. Beg on a k row, work 14 rows in st st, ending on a p row.

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45.5cm tall x 38cm wide (18 x 15in)

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Bernat Baby Blanket Sparkle 100% polyester (approx 201m per 300g) 1 x 300g ball in 71001 Moonlight Sparkle (A) 1 x 300g ball in 71002 Rose Glow Sparkle (B) OR Bernat Baby Blanket 100% polyester (approx 201m per 300g) 1 x 300g ball in 04795 Baby Blue Green (C) Scrap of black yarn for embroidery 6.5mm needles Stuffing Note: Pick either A or C for your main colour. Contrasting shade B is used with either colour. Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.

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Shape bottom of pillow

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Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: Cast on 2 sts, p to last 2 sts, pfb, p1 (10 sts). Row 3: Cast on 2 sts, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 (13 sts). Rows 4 and 5: As rows 2 and 3 (19 sts). Row 6: As row 2 (22 sts).

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PILLOW BACK With A or C, cast on 7 sts.

Shape bottom of pillow 4 5 2 6 7 3 8 9 10 4 11 12 5 13 14 15

Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: Cast on 2 sts, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 (10 sts). Row 3: Cast on 2 sts, p to last 2 sts, pfb, p1 (13 sts). Rows 4 and 5: As rows 2 and 3 (19 sts). Row 6: As row 2 (22 sts). Row 7: Pfb, p to last 2 sts, pfb, p1 (24 sts). Row 8: Kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 (26 sts). Row 9: P to last 2 sts, pfb, p1 (27 sts). Row 10: Knit. Row 11: Purl. Row 12: Knit. Row 13: Cast off 4 sts, p to last 2 sts, pfb, p1 (24 sts). Row 14: K to last 2 sts, k2tog (23 sts). Row 15: Cast off 4 sts, p to end of row (19 sts). Row 16: Kfb, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 17: P2tog, p to end of row (18 sts). Row 18: K to last 2 sts, k2tog (17 sts). Row 19: Purl. Row 20: Knit. Row 21: P to last 2 sts, pfb, p1 (18 sts). Row 22: As row 18. Beg on a p row, work 14 rows st st, ending on a k row.

Row 10: K to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. Row 11: Cast on 8 sts, p to last 2 sts, p2tog. Row 12: Knit. Row 13: P to last 2 sts, p2tog. Row 14: K2tog, k to end of row. Row 15: P2tog, p to last 2 sts, p2tog. Row 16: Cast off 2 sts, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 17: Cast off 2 sts, p to last 2 sts, p2tog. Row 18: Cast off 2 sts, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. Cast off. Sew Front and Back tog, leaving an opening. Stuff pillow. Sew opening closed.

Row 1 (WS): (Kfb) twice, k1 (5 sts). Row 2: Pfb, p to last 2 sts, pfb, p1 (7 sts). Row 3: Knit. Row 4: As row 2 (9 sts). Beg on a knit row, work 6 rows st st. Next row (WS): Ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog (7 sts). Next row: Purl. Next row: Ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog (5 sts). Next row: P2tog, p1, p2tog. Cast off.

CHEEK (MAKE 1 FOR FRONT ONLY)

Sew on Cheek, as shown in picture. With black yarn, embroider eyes, as shown in picture.

With B, cast on 3 sts.

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show off your skills to anyone that might notice and, of course, instantly turn you into one of those cool models. The first jumpers I made from those books gave me the immediate satisfaction I wanted in the knitting department – you can’t deny that with a tension of eight stitches and 11 rows to 10cm, a jumper flies off the needles. But the way I looked in the finished items was far from the image I’d bought into. I had chosen a simple jumper called Beth from Rowan’s Ribbon Twist Collection book. The model is shown in a sparsely furnished room, lit by cold winter light, sitting cross-legged on top of a table. Of course, she is bare-legged, wearing no noticeable bottoms and the chunky jumper sits effortlessly, slouching loosely over her body. Me now is thinking how chilly this poor girl must be and wondering what she’s doing sitting on that table with no trousers on. But my 20-something self was thinking: ‘If I make that jumper, it will look just like that on me. When I put it on, I’ll instantly be stylish and cool.’ Once I had knitted the jumper, of course that didn’t happen. It was far from effortless-looking and instead clung to my boobs, tummy and hips, the bulk of the knit making them appear bigger, which really wasn’t the look I was going for. Needless to say, that jumper didn’t get much wear, and I have no recollection of where it ended up. As I got older, I realised that less bulky yarns produce a knitted fabric that suits my body better, making the most of the beautiful curves and shapes I have. The knits take a lot more time to make, but I find the process of knitting enjoyable.

More knitting time for better end results is OK with me. However, it is nice to change it up occasionally. After months of knitting a 4 ply jumper, the speed of making a chunky hat is the equivalent of going from nought to 60 in mere seconds. A thrill-ride of a knit! Despite my dislike for the look of chunky jumpers on my 20-something body, I didn’t swear off knitting them forever. A few years ago, I knitted a Christmas jumper in bulkyweight yarn, but had a much more realistic idea of what it would look like on me. I also made some modifications to ensure I’d be happy with the finished product, adding some shaping to the waist and knitting at a tighter tension to give a more structured and fitted look. I also was older, so I was much happier in my own skin and less bothered about how people might see me. I’ll never be the girl in the effortlessly slouchy chunky jumper, but in growing up I know that actually I don’t want to be. I’d much rather be me and at least be wearing some trousers.

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When I started knitting as an adult, the allure of a thick and quick knit was strong. The year was 2005, Rowan was the biggest knitting brand, John Lewis was stocked to the rafters with bulky yarns and pattern books were filled with cool-looking models in oversized jumpers and accessories. Filled with the naivety of youth, I remember feeling that if I knitted one of those items, I’d be sure to look like the girls in those pages. These were people without a lump on their body, in an outfit that made no logical sense: a chunky knit jumper and bulky hat up top, with miniskirt, bare legs and high heels below. To top it off they were usually lounging in a frosty meadow, a cold-looking shabbychic house or perched on a stone wall. The mother in me now simply tuts at the staged impracticality of it all, but back then I saw those images as aspirational. The big yarns looked fun and would knit up swiftly, giving you instant results so that you could get them on your body quickly,

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