Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 100 i The Knitter

Do you like the idea of receiving a parcel packed with knitting treats every month? Then the new Artesano Yarn Club will be just for you! Subscribe to the monthly club and you’ll be sent a ‘mystery’ collection of Artesano’s natural fibre yarns and other goodies to try out at home. Each month, the pack of yarns you’ll receive will have a theme - it might be colour-related, or focus on a specific type of yarn or technique such as cables or colourwork. You’ll also receive a set of useful knitting notions, a cotton drawstring bag, and a sachet of Soak wool wash. A subscription costs £9.99 per month for UK customers, £10.99 for Europe and £11.99 for the rest of the world. Parcels are sent out on the first…

Talented young designer Emma Wright has joined forces with West Yorkshire Spinners to create an inspiring collection of pattern leaflets showcasing its excellent Signature 4ply yarn. The range is called Signature Style, and contains eight patterns for women’s garments and accessories. The bright colours of Signature 4ply - both the solid and variegated shades - are used to great effect. The ‘Elegant Crescent Shawl’, for example, pairs the solid Spearmint shade with a lace edging worked in the Kingfisher self-striping colourway. Likewise, the youthful ‘Sabrina’ top, with its off-theshoulder shape and ribbon straps, combines the Turmeric colour with Kingfisher. Emma’s textured sock designs are really lovely, too. These include an eyelet and cable pattern called ‘Cascading Vine’, and the ‘Sugar and Spice’ self-striping lace design. Other patterns include stripy handwarmers…

KnitPro has expanded its range of Royale knitting needles. The laminated birch wood needles with brass tips were until now only sold as a limited-edition set, but they are now available in a complete range of individual sizes, and as straights, DPNs, fixed circulars and interchangeable circulars. A special feature of the fixed circulars is a 360-degree swivel mechanism which allows the cable to rotate while you work for smooth, kink-free knitting. We’ve yet to test this new design, but will bring you our review in a future issue. Other new products from KnitPro, available in stores from August, include a range of hand block printed cotton bags for storing your tools, in a choice of shapes and sizes. Larger-size needles have been added to the popular Zing range; the…

How to avoid pilling I am writing in response to Elspeth May’s letter in Issue 99 about the pilling problem with many yarns. I am both a spinner and an avid knitter. Some breeds of sheep have short fleeces, others have both short and long, yet a third type of fleece have second cuts or pieces of the new fleece in them when they are shorn. These are just a few reasons for a knitted garment pilling. Nearly all yarns are now processed abroad and the Wool Board have to cater for this in their grading so there are fewer grades now and more short fibres in yarns. Merino, cashmere and yak are all short-fibred, and short fibres are the cause of pilling for the most part. Even the way…

THIS YEAR is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charlotte Brontë, the author world-famous for her novels Jane Eyre, Shirley and Villette. Being a historian and a knitter, I wondered whether Charlotte was a knitter, so I decided to go in search of evidence – although there was no guarantee I’d find anything. The first place to look was The Brontë Parsonage Museum, in Haworth, West Yorkshire, which was the home of Charlotte and her author sisters Emily and Anne. It houses a comprehensive collection of Brontë manuscripts and letters, early editions of their novels and poetry, and also some scant evidence that the Brontës were knitters. In Charlotte’s work-box are two 1mm double-pointed needles, but few - if any - items of ‘Brontë knitting’ survive. So it was…

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles 1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) knitting needles 1 set 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 80cm long 6mm (UK 4/US H/8) crochet hook or thread, for threading beads 2 stitch markers Stitch holders or waste yarn 76 (82:86:86:90:90:94:94:94) Swarovski Crystal 6mm Bicone Beads TENSION 30 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over st st on 3mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Cashmered 01242 256 797 www.cashmered.net SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS PB: Place bead. Slip first st on LH needle purlwise, dropping extra wrap. Draw this through two beads using crochet hook or thread and place back on LH needle. K1, trying not to stretch stitch. For general abbreviations, see p95 BLOCKING DIAGRAM KNITTING WITH pure cashmere is such a treat, and here…

MANY OF us were left wondering what would happen to Britain’s much-loved yarn brand, Rowan, when its parent company was sold. However, the Yorkshire firm has re-emerged with new owners, new premises and a new vision for the future. At the heart of this vision is a dramatic change. After years with a seemingly ever-expanding yarn collection, Rowan has decided to remove more than half its range in one fell swoop. A core of knitters’ favourites remain, supplemented by a new concept: Rowan Selects. These will be limited-edition yarns, released several times a year; the first are set to arrive in stores this August. It’s a bold move, but one that makes sense as UK businesses continue to feel the aftermath of the recent global recession. David MacLeod, Rowan’s design…

NEW HEIGHTS IN LACE KNITTING by Andrea Jurgrau (Interweave Press, £16.99) Taking inspiration from the world’s tallest mountains, Andrea Jurgrau has created this collection of 17 intricate, ethereal shawls, scarves and lace accessories. The book begins with a range of smaller projects which will be ideal as quick-knit treats for yourself or as gifts for others. These include lovely mitts, pretty scarves, delicate hats, a cowl and shawlette, and lacy socks. All feature beautiful stitch patterns. The large-scale shawls are the stars of this book, however. The breathtaking ‘Oceania’ design, for example, is a rectangular shawl worked from the centre out, and features large leaf motifs and a beaded edging. ‘Diamond Dust Wrap’ is a delicately patterned hexagon with an opening that allows it to wrap around the wearer like…

About our expert Jen Arnall-Culliford is a technical knitting editor and knitwear designer with an encyclopaedic knowledge of knitting techniques TRYING SOMETHING new is a theme that runs through my life. Whether it’s a new knitting technique, unusual food, or a completely new craft, I love any kind of journey of discovery. And so it was that I decided to try to learn a new method of knitting around five years ago... I’d been struggling with wrist and finger pain following a project involving acres of 1x1 ribbing, and decided that a change in my normal knitting movements was in order. I had tried holding the yarn in my left hand a few times in the past, but never took to it quickly enough to overcome the frustration. This time,…

Your essential buying guide to the best suppliers of yarn & Knitting accessories To advertise in The Knitter Boutique please contact Isabel Higuero on 0117 300 8539, or Jordana Widt on 0117 3008538 SOUTH WALES Ammonite Yarns www.ammoniteyarns.co.uk 01443 520200 Would you like to improve your skills or learn some new ones? Book one of our workshops or courses online or in store and receive 5% off if you quote this code 16August5. Discount code also valid on our wide range of yarns. Find us on Facebook at Ammonite Yarns or give us a ring. ONLINE Gorgeous Yarns www.gorgeousyarns.co.uk 01326 564211 07895116432 A range of exclusive hand dyed natural yarns to knit and crochet with. Plus quality accessories, needles, crochet hooks and project bags. Now stocking Purely Gorgeous, a very…

NEW! NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 set 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 80cm long 1 set 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 80cm long 34 x 4mm Swarovski crystal bicone beads in aquamarine 2 x 25mm buttons Stitch markers Stitch holders Tapestry needle TENSION 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over st st on 3.25mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 950630 www.knitrowan.com BLOCKING DIAGRAM For general abbreviations, see p95 of the main magazine SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS PB: Insert needle into st on left needle to knit in the usual way, slide bead up yarn into position about .5 cm from needles, knit next st, making sure bead is passed through stitch on left needle, so it lays at front of work on one arm of new stitch. JENNIE ATKINSON has…

Note: This yarn has been discontinued. See Alternative Yarn box on p16 for a suitable substitution. NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles 1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) knitting needles Tapestry needle TENSION 25 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over Picot Stripe Patterns using 3mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 950630 www.knitrowan.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS K3tog tbl: Knit 3 sts together through the back loops. 2 sts dec’d. M3: (K1, yo, K1) all into next stitch. 2 sts inc’d. For general abbreviations, see p95 of the main magazine Alternative yarn Rowan Summerlite 4ply (4ply weight; 100% cotton; 175m/191yds per 50g ball) A Washed Linen (418); 8 (8:9:10:11) x 50g balls B High Tide (428); 3 (3:4:4:4) x 50g balls BLOCKING DIAGRAM MONOCHROME HAS never looked…

Note: This yarn has been discontinued. See Alternative Yarn box overleaf for a suitable substitution. NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) knitting needles Cable needle (cn) 3 x 20mm buttons TENSION 26 sts and 28 rows to 10cm, measured over pattern using 4.5mm knitting needles YARN STOCKISTS Debbie Bliss c/o Designer Yarns 01535 664222 www.designeryarns.uk.Amanda Crawford com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS T2: Twist 2 by taking RH needle to back of work and knitting into the back of second st on LH needle, then knit into back of first st and slip both sts together. C4F: Slip next 2 sts to cn and hold at front of work, K2, then K2 from cn. C4B: Slip next 2 sts to cn and hold at back of work, K2, then K2…

JENNIE ATKINSON Jennie has a worldwide fanbase, thanks to her sumptuous, feminine designs, which have appeared in the likes of Vogue Knitting, The Knitter and Rowan’s magazines. For our latest pattern collection, she has created a beautiful beaded summer top with a flattering shape. You can find Jennie’s design on page 46. LISA RICHARDSON Designer and pattern editor Lisa is at the heart of Rowan’s in-house design team, and has been creating inspirational patterns for the world-famous yarn brand for more than ten years. She plays with shapes and stitch patterns to create modern, wearable garments. This month, she brings us a chic vest top with glamorous details on page 60. MARTIN STOREY Devon-based Martin is a prolific knitwear designer, and is always busy creating hugely popular collections and books…

Attractive textures, feminine shapes and soft yarns combine in this lovely collection of 21 summer projects from Kim Hargreaves. From tops and blouses to cardigans, sweaters, jackets and accessories, Wilder offers a wide choice of versatile designs. Jumpers include the round-necked ‘Kitt’, with its pretty braid and eyelet pattern; the long-line ‘Lake’ tunic with an intricate stitch; ‘Swallow’, a mohair design with a flounce hem; and the dramatic cabled ‘Song’. Kim’s cardigans are particularly lovely, and include a neat cropped design with an all-over lace pattern, the classic lace and cable ‘Calico’ linen cardigan, and ‘Windswept’ (main picture above), with its deep scoop neck and delicate stitch patterning. The book also contains lacy hats and a textured cotton scarf, an elegant, fitted garter stitch jacket, and flattering ribbed tops. Patterns…

The inaugural Loch Ness Knitting Festival is set to take place in the Scottish Highlands on 29 September-2 October - you can read all about the event in our article on page 84. We’re delighted to be able to offer one reader a fantastic prize package, which includes a pair of tickets for the four-day show, a knitting cruise on Loch Ness, and tickets to Alice Starmore’s lecture. This will be a fantastic opportunity to enjoy everything the show has to offer! It’s simple to enter - just head to our competition website and fill in your details: http://competitions.immediate.co.uk/tklochness Open to UK entrants only. Closing date is 11pm on 15 August 2016. For terms and conditions visit www.theyarnloop.com/competition-rules Good cause Sales of HiyaHiya’s cute yarn ball stitch markers will raise funds…

26 July Bovey Tracey Persephone Shawl with Anniken Allis www.spinayarndevon.co.uk 01626 836203 29 July Reading Short Rows www.artesanoyarns.co.uk 0118 950 3350 30 July Reading Professional Finishing Techniques www.artesanoyarns.co.uk 0118 950 3350 30-31 July Ampthill, Beds Fibre-East www.fibre-east.co.uk 5-6 August York British Wool Show www.britishwool.net 07790 391142 6 August Bridport Sock Making www.bridportyarn.co.uk 01308 455669 6 August Bath Yarn Dyeing www.ayarnstory.co.uk 01225 429239 6-7 August Dunchurch, Warks TOFTfest www.thetoftalpacashop.co.uk 01788 810626 7 August Edinburgh Knitting for Speed, Comfort and Efficiency www.gingertwiststudios.com 075994 79445 7 August Edinburgh Steeking – Mug Cosy www.gingertwiststudios.com 075994 79445 13 August Falkirk Two-handed Colourwork with Karie Westermann www.mcadirect.com 0131 558 1747 17 August Bridport Professional Finishing www.bridportyarn.co.uk 01308 455669 21 August Leeds Knitting in the Round www.baaramewe.co.uk 0113 278 1788 Tell us about your event! theknitter@immediate.co.uk Subscribe…

We asked… Who are your top three knit designers of all time? “The lovely Susan Crawford, Kate Davies, and Debbie Bliss” Jen @jen_bilbo36591 “Melanie Berg, Jared Flood, and Lucy Hague!” Amber Weinberg @amberweinberg “Marleen van der Vorst, Kristen Ashbaugh-Helmreich and Phyll Lagerman. On a shared first place” Nathalie De Buysere @Loenieke “Joji Locatelli, Alicia Plummer, Gudrun Johnston” Mina Mauseschlau @MinaMauseschlau “Jane Ellison, Lisa Chenery, Debbie Bliss” Rosalind Hicks-Green @RosalindHicks8 “Elizabeth Zimmermann, Kate Davies and Ann Budd” Ann Sutton @annsutton49 “Kaffe Fassett, Missoni, Marion Foale” RussellS @bistoboy1 “Only three? I love Robyn Gallimore, Kate Davies and the Rowan design team.” Tracey Smith @catnapped3 “Monday is mainly cricket and knitting. A good start to the week.” Northern Lace @LizLovick “The morning before you go to TNNA is definitely the time to decide…

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) knitting needles Cable needle (cn) 2 stitch holders TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st on 4.5mm needles. Wide cable panel meas 24cm across Narrow cable panel meas 15cm across YARN STOCKISTS Sublime 01924 369666 www.sublimeyarns.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C4B: Slip next 2 sts to cn and hold at back, K2, K2 from cn. C4F: Slip next 2 sts to a cn and hold at front, K2, K2 from cn. M1pw: Pick up strand between sts from back to front, P into front of st. For general abbreviations, see p95 BLOCKING DIAGRAM THE FABRIC on Pat Menchini’s sweater for men is heavily textured, with a honeycomb cable pattern that creates…

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) knitting needles 2 or 3 sets 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles, 80cm long, for front & neck edging 1 set 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 80cm long, for front & neck edging 3 stitch holders Stitch and row markers in contrasting colours Waste yarn 0.6–0.7mm crochet hook Sewing needle and thread 7 x 1cm buttons BEADS Debbie Abrahams Beads Seed beads size: 8 (approx. 500 beads per packet) Bead A: Mauve (227) x 1 packet Actual number required 113 (119:126: 132: 138: 145: 152: 166: 173: 178) beads Bead B: White (334) x 1 packet Actual number required 417 (423: 423: 429: 432: 435: 441: 444: 447: 453) beads TENSION 30 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over st…

SIZE SCARF 27cm (10½in) wide, 144cm (56½in) long STOLE 42cm (16½in) wide, 176cm (69½in) long YARN Rowan Fine Silk (Laceweight; 40% silk, 30% wool, 30% viscose; 150m/164yds per 25g ball) Scarf: Peacock (105); 4 x 25g balls Stole: Cream (101); 6 x 25g balls NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles TENSION 23 sts and 38 rows to 10cm over patt using 3.25mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 950630 www.knitrowan.com For general abbreviations, see p95 THIS ELEGANT pattern is designed to show off the beauty of a luxurious yarn - in this case, Rowan’s new limited-edition Fine Silk yarn, which blends silk, wool and viscose to create a draping fabric. Sarah Hatton has given instructions for two sizes - a thin scarf, or a wider and…

LAST MONTH, I wrote about the work of the British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB), which collects fleece from wool farmers around the UK and sells it by auction. I had been looking at the BWMB as part of my own yarn-producing adventure, which culminated in the launch of my yarn brand Daughter of a Shepherd. As well as a visit to the BWMB headquarters, I was able to take a tour of Haworth Scouring. One of the two remaining large-scale wool-scouring plants in the UK, it not only washes the raw wool but also combs, blends and processes it into tops for spinning. Just a short distance from Wool House, BWMB’s headquarters, is Haworth Scouring - you know you have arrived when you spot runaway tufts of fleece on the…

Abbreviations alt alternate approx approximately beg beginning cn cable needle cont continue dc double crochet (US single crochet) dec decrease (work two stitches together) DK double knitting DPN double-pointed needle dtr double treble (US treble crochet) est established foll following inc increase K knit KFB knit into front and back of stitch K2tog knit the next two stitches together kwise knitwise meas measures M1 make one (inc 1 stitch) M1pw make 1 st purlwise: with RH needle lift the strand between next and last st from front to back and purl through the back loop M1L left leaning increase: with left needle tip, lift strand between needles from front to back. Knit lifted loop through back of loop M1R right leaning increase: with left needle tip, lift strand between needles…

SIZE 180cm x 88cm (71in x 34½in) YARN JillyBean Gracious Me Wot Lace! (Lace weight; 70% merino, 20% silk, 10% cashmere; 1200m/1312yds per 100g skein) Jade Dream; 1 x 100g skein See right for an alternative yarn choice NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 set 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles, 80-100cm long TENSION 16 sts and 36 rows of Chart 2 to measure 9cm wide and 16cm tall after blocking YARN STOCKISTS JillyBean Yarns www.etsy.com/shop/jillybeanyarns Fyberspates 01244 346653 www.fyberspates.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS SJ: Single Join. Join the edging by knitting the last edging stitch with one live stitch from the main shawl together as indicated. RCO: Russian Cast-off. K2, *Sl both sts back to LH needle, K2tog tbl, K1; rep from * to end. For general abbreviations, see p95 of the main…

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 set 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 80cm long 1 set 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles, 80cm long 1 set 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles, 80cm long 1 set 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) double-pointed needles (DPNs) 8 x 1cm buttons 2 stitch markers TENSION 23 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over st st using Rialto DK on 3.75mm needles. 1 repeat of Fair Isle pattern using Rialto 4ply on 3.25mm needles measures 2.7cm wide by 5.7cm high. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1: Make 1. As M1L. M1L: Make 1 (left leaning). Bring the tip of the left-hand needle under the strand between stitches, from front to back. Knit through the back of this loop. M1P: Make 1 purlwise. Bring the tip of the left-hand needle…

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles Cable needle (cn) Stitch holder or waste yarn Tapestry needle TENSION 30½ sts and 30 rows to 10cm over chart B pattern using 3.75mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 681881 www.knitrowan.com BLOCKING DIAGRAM SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C4B: Slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at back of work, K2; K2 from cn. Tw3B: Slip next st onto cn and hold at back of work, K2; P1 from cn. Tw3F: Slip next 2 sts onto cn and hold at front of work, P1; K2 from cn. For general abbreviations, see p95 KEY CHARTS MARTIN STOREY is renowned for his stunning textured knitwear, especially his cabled designs, which is why we asked him to…

The best online knitting videos KNITTING CHAT Our Masterclass author Jen Arnall-Culliford talks about her latest projects www.jenacknitwear.co.uk BEADING YOUR KNITS Top tips from the Knit Picks team on adding beads using a crochet hook http://bit.ly/kpbeads ROWAN’S NEW YARNS Sharon Brant introduces the new Fine Silk and Cashmere yarns from Rowan http://bit.ly/brantyarn TRADE SECRETS Barbara Benson brings us highlights of the TNNA yarn show in Washington DC http://bit.ly/tnnabb…

I’ve been working on creating a series of accessory designs recently, all using my favourite British yarns, and this sock pattern is one of them. It’s worked from the toe up, and will feature a few intricate cable patterns over the instep and the leg. The yarn I’ve used is Coop Knits Socks Yeah! in shade ‘Beryl’, which I was initially attracted to because of its beautiful ocean hues. I knew I was going to be a big fan of this yarn a few months ago, though, when I designed the ‘Llangennith’ socks you will find on page 23 of this issue. These are worked in the ‘Ammolite’ shade, which is also really attractive. I seem to be having a bit of a love affair with fancy socks recently, so…

SIZE YARN Coop Knits Socks Yeah! (4ply weight; 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon; 212m/231yds per 50g skein) Ammolite; 2 x 50g skeins NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 set 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) circular needles, 80cm long, or double-pointed needles (DPNs) Cable needle (cn) TENSION 36 sts and 53 rows to 10cm over st st on 2.25mm needles. Chart meas 4cm from centre of wrap 3 to centre of next wrap 3. YARN STOCKISTS Coop Knits www.coopknits.bigcartel.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS K1BR: Insert right needle tip into st below next st from front to back and knit it. K next st as normal. 1 st inc’d. K1BL: Insert left needle tip into 2 sts below last st worked from back to front and Ktbl into this st. 1 st inc’d. M1pw: Make 1 st…

SIZE Inner crescent: 160cm (63in) Depth: 62cm (24½in) YARN Eden Cottage Yarns Milburn (4ply weight; 85% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 15% silk; 200m/218yds per 50g ball) Harvest Gold; 4 x 50g balls NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 set 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80cm and 120cm long 1 pack size 6 seed beads. Sample uses Debbie Abrahams seed beads, colour 340 Pebble (216 per bag) 0.75mm crochet hook (for adding beads) TENSION 27 sts and 26.5 rows to 10cm over Chart A on 4mm needles, after blocking YARN STOCKISTS Eden Cottage Yarns www.edencottageyarns.co.uk BEAD STOCKISTS Debbie Abrahams Beads www.debbieabrahamsbeads.co.uk SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS PB: Place bead. Place bead on the crochet hook, lift next stitch off LH needle using the crochet hook and slip the bead onto the stitch. Replace it on LH…

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) knitting needles 1 pair 3mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles Two 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double-pointed needles (DPNs) 2.75mm (UK 11/US C) crochet hook 2 x 15mm buttons Stitch holders TENSION 26 sts and 44 rows to 10cm over moss st on 3mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 950630 www.knitrowan.com Anchor c/o Coats Crafts 01484 681881 www.makeitcoats.com For general abbreviations, see p95 BLOCKING DIAGRAM LISA RICHARDSON has created an elegantly simple cotton vest, with a moss stitch fabric, and added a touch of glamour by incorporating dramatic straps that are knotted along the neck edge for an almost sculptural effect. The main yarn is Rowan’s smooth Summerlite 4ply, which is combined with a metallic laceweight thread in the knotted sections for…

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25 (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles Cable needle (cn) Stitch holders TENSION 24 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over st st on 4mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Debbie Bliss c/o Designer Yarns 01535 664222 www.designeryarns.uk.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C4B: Slip next 2 sts onto cn and hold at back of work, K2, then K2 from cn. C4F: Slip next 2 sts onto cn and hold at front of work, K2, then K2 from cn. T3B: Slip next st onto cn and hold at back of work, K2, then P1 from cn. T3F: Slip next 2 sts onto cn and hold to front of work, P1, then K2 from cn. T4B: Slip next 2 sts onto cn and hold…

SIZE 30cm x 30cm (12in x 12in) YARN Yeoman Cotton Cannele 4ply (4ply weight; 100% cotton; 850m/930yds per 245g cone) A Black (30); 1 x 245g cone B Turquoise (145); 1 x 245g cone NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles Approx. 50cm of black velvet fabric and matching sewing thread for cushion back 30cm x 30cm cushion pad 1.3m of braid trimming for edging (optional) TENSION 29 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over patt on 3.25mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Yeoman Yarns 0116 240 4464 www.yeoman-yarns.co.uk For general abbreviations, see p95 “THE KNITTED CUSHION FRONT IS BACKED WITH VELVET FABRIC” This pattern is taken from the book Erika Knight The Collection (Quadrille, £18.99), which contains 50 of Erika’s all-time favourite designs for women and the…

To celebrate our 100th issue, we’ve put together a collection of lovely treats - one lucky reader will win them all! To enter, simply enter your details online at http://competitions.immediate.co.uk/tkbirthday PRIZE WORTH £528! Yarn Stories hat kit, including pattern and 4 balls of Fine Merino DK (worth £25, www.yarnstories.com, 01484 848431); 2 skeins of Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Fine (£13.95 per 100g, www.intercontinentalyarns.co.uk, 01535 664222); 1 ball of Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool (£15.95 per 250g, www.cascadeyarns.com); 2 skeins of Artesano Hand-Painted Alpaca Silk Lace (£8.39 per 50g, www.artesanoyarns.co.uk, 0118 950 3350); 2 balls of West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply (£7.20 per 100g, www.wyspinners.com, 01535 664500); 2 balls of Louisa Harding Azalea (£9.95 per 50g, www.designeryarns.uk.com, 01535 664222); 3 balls of Rowan Big Wool (£9.25 per 100g, www.knitrowan.com, 01484 950630); 1…

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles, or circular needles, 80cm long, if preferred 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles 1 set 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles, 80cm long, or double-pointed needles (DPNs), for your preferred method of working in the round Stitch holders, stitch markers TENSION 20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over patt using 3.75mm needles For general abbreviations, see p95 of the main magazine YARN STOCKISTS Schachenmayr uk.schachenmayr.com Rowan 01484 950630 www.knitrowan.com BLOCKING DIAGRAM Alternative yarn Rowan Super Fine Merino 4ply (4ply weight; 100% wool; 165m/181yds per 50g ball) Lilac (263); 5 (5:7:7:8) x 50g balls THIS LIGHTWEIGHT top from Sarah Hatton is wearable, beautiful and entertaining to knit. It’s essentially two squares, worked from the centres out, with double…

Note: These colours have been discontinued. See Alternative yarn shades box opposite. NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting needles 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles Stitch markers Stitch holder 4 x 23mm buttons 8 x 18mm buttons TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm using 5mm needles and yarn A over st st, after light pressing or steaming. 24 sts and 32 rows to 10cm using 3.25mm needles and yarn B over st st, after light pressing or steaming. YARN STOCKISTS Rennie Handknits 01771 622422 www.knitrennie.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS w&t: Wrap and turn. Take yarn to opposite side of work between the needles, slip the next st to RH needle, take to the other side of the work (where it started) through the needles,…