Innholdsfortegnelse for Volume 9 Issue 1 i Australian Knitting

It’s time to get into our autumn knitting ideas. We have some fabulous ideas for the coming months in this issue of Australian Knitting. Scarves, cowls and jumpers to knit, plus some beautiful ideas for babies and toddlers. There are some fantastic ideas in our news and fashion pages for you to see what the latest ideas are for the cooler months. We have a selection of yarns and styles for all skill levels of knitters and different styles to suit all our readers’ tastes. A new issue of Australian Knitting is on sale every 12 weeks, so keep an eye out at your local newsagent. Taking out a subscription will ensure you don’t miss out on any issue. You’ll enjoy the savings and each magazine will be delivered directly…

Styles The off the shoulder style was incredibly popular over the summer, so of course the trend has rolled through to autumn. With the weather getting cooler, snug off the shoulder knitwear will be your next go-to item. This look will let trend setters show a little skin without freezing to the bone. The off the shoulder knit will work perfectly with denim and a pair of stylish ankle boots. Look out for heavy, textured knitwear with the classic cable knit jumper making a reappearance this season. Oversized and super cosy jumpers teamed with black leggings or stockings is a cool look for autumn. The best thing about this textured jumper is that it is easy to look stylish while still feeling comfy. Dark colours look quite chic for this…

YARN • 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2 balls 100gm Patons Big Baby 8ply in colour 1 2578 Cerise • 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 balls 100gm Patons Big Baby 8ply in colour 2 2557 Lupin • Length of contrasting scrap yarn NEEDLES • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm circular knitting needles 40cm long • 4.00mm set of double-pointed knitting needles • 3.25mm set of double-pointed knitting needles • 4 stitch markers • Wool sewing needle TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS Size: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 months To fit chest: 35, 40, 45, 50, 53, 55cm Finished fit: 38, 43, 48, 53, 56, 58cm Garment length: 20, 24, 27, 31, 34, 36cm Sleeve length: 11, 13, 16, 19, 21, 23cm STITCH GUIDE Stripe Patt Using C2,…

YARN • 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8 balls 50gm Chantal in shade #17 • 1 button (Incomparable Buttons: L96) NEEDLES • 4.00mm knitting needles • 4.50mm knitting needles • Stitch holders • Markers TENSION 20 sts over Stst on 4.50mm needles to 10cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp - slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped st over MEASUREMENTS Size To fit bust, 81, 86, 91, 96, 102-107 107-112cm Finished fit, 86, 91, 96, 102, 109, 114cm Garment length, 46, 46, 47, 48, 49, 49cm Sleeve length , 20, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20cm STITCH GUIDE BACK With 4.50mm needles, cast on 85 (91, 97, 103, 109, 115) sts. **Row 1: RS - K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 3: P1; *k1,…

YARN • 4 balls 50g knitalpaca ‘Surindulgence’ fine suri alpaca yarn NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.00mm knitting needles • 3.50mm or 4.0mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Garment length 54cm TENSION 16 sts by 25 rows over block pattern to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN FRONT AND BACK (WORK TWO THE SAME) With 6.00mm needles cast on 120 sts. Row 1: k8, p8 to end. Repeat this row 7 times. The next row reverses the block pattern: p8, k8 to end. Repeat this row 7 times. This forms the block pattern. Continue in block pattern until work measures 51 cm, or desired length. Cast off. SHOULDERS (WORK TWO THE SAME) Cast on 11 sts. Work in moss stitch (k1, p1 to end on each row) until piece measures 4.5cm. Cast off. MAKING UP Darn in ends, and…

YARN • 2 balls 65gms Cleckheaton Australian Superfine Merino 8ply • 1 ball 25gms Rowan Kidsilk Haze NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.50mm circular needle 60cm length • Ring marker • Wool sewing needle TENSION Not critical to project MEASUREMENTS Size One size Finished circumference 98cm Length approx. 26cm STITCH GUIDE Using Australian Superfine Merino 8ply cast on 170sts, pay special attention not to twist the cast on edge, join the tail and the working yarn with a knot, DO NOT TURN work in rounds not across. Place a ring marker at this point (this will be the beginning of the round), when you reach the marker move it up each row so that you know where the beginning of the round is. Do not cut the yarns at the end of each stripe, instead weave…

YARN • 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5 balls 100gm Nako Calico Jakar DK 8ply in Shade #31543 • 5 buttons - Incomparable Buttons: L375 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 3.75mm knitting needles • Stitch holders • Markers MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 76, 81, 86, 91, 96, 102, 107cm Finished fit: 76, 81, 86, 91, 96, 102, 107cm Garment length: 51, 52, 52, 53, 53, 54, 54cm Sleeve length: 27, 27, 27, 28, 28, 28, 28cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS psso - pass slipped stitch over; skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; TENSION 24 sts by 32 rows over Stocking Stitch on 3.75mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED For pattern print consistency, knit all balls either from the inside or the outside. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 3.75mm…

YARN • Scraps of 8 or 10 ply alpaca yarn • Fabula 15 ply alpaca yarn • Decorative bead, brooch, earring or similar for the centre (or you could use knitted or crochet flowers) NEEDLES AND TOOLS 5.00mm, 6.00mm or 7.00mm double pointed needles MEASUREMENTS Size as desired TENSION As per wool used WORKING PATTERN To produce an i-cord Using a pair of double pointed needles, or a short circular needle, cast on 3 or 4 stitches. Knit one row, instead of turning the work, slide the stitches to the other end of the needle, bringing the yarn around the back, and knit again. Continue in this way until you have the desired length of i-cord. Cast off. MAKING THE PIECES For the cream neckpiece, scraps of 8 or 10 ply alpaca yarn…

YARN Dress • 3, 4, 4 balls 50gm Peter Pan Moondust DK in shade #3001 Socks • 1 ball 50gm Peter Pan Moondust DK in shade #3001 • 6, 7, 7 buttons • Optional: 3 rosebud buttons for decoration NEEDLES • 3.75mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • Stitch holder TENSION 24 sts by 32 rows over st st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS sl 1p - slip one purlwise; pul - pick up loop before next st; tbl - through back of loop; pw - purlwise. MEASUREMENTS Dress Size: 46, 51, 56cm Finished fit: 48, 53.5, 58.5cm Garment length: 42, 47, 49.5cm Sleeve length: 15, 17, 19cm Socks Length of foot: 9.5, 10, 11cm STITCH GUIDE DRESS BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 87 (99, 117) sts. Commencing on a Knit row work…

YARN • 16 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Wide 14ply in colour Bone 16 • 9 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Wide 14ply in colour Sandstone 23 • 7 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Wide 14ply in colour Milk 10 • 8 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Wide 14ply in colour Metal 19 • 11 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Wide 14ply in colour Celadon 25 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 7.00mm crochet hook • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size 150 x 190cm To fit bust Finished fit Garment length Sleeve length SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Cluster A = * yoh and draw up a lp in same sp as last sl st, yoh and draw through 2 lps, rep from * once more in same sp, yoh and draw through all 3 lps on hook. Cluster B = * yoh and draw up a…

YARN • 9, 11, 12, 14, 16 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country 8ply in Periwinkle 2344 • 5, 5, 6, 6, 6 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 years To fit chest: 55, 60, 65, 70, 75cm Finished fit: 65, 70, 75, 80, 85cm Garment length: 39, 43, 47, 51, 55cm Sleeve length: 25, 30, 33, 38, 40cm TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 74 (78, 86, 90, 94) sts. Begin Lower Band Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Last 2 rows form rib. Rep last 2…

YARN • 2 balls Heirloom alpaca 8 ply NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.00mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 16 x 166cm with fringe 16 x 184cm TENSION Not critical to project WORKING PATTERN Using 6.00mm needles cast on 25 stitches. Knit 6 rows garter stitch. Pattern rows Row 1: * knit, winding thread 3 times around needle at every stitch Row 2: knit, letting extra 2 loops drop. Continue in this manner alternating 6 rows garter stitch and 2 pattern rows until length desired reserving approx ½ a ball of yarn for fringe. Cast off. MAKING UP Attach fringe. Sew in ends of yarn. FRINGE Cut 2 or more strands of yarn twice the length required for the finished fringe. Keeping strands together, fold in half and draw loop through…

YARN • 2 balls 50g Brushed Suri Alpaca Yarn NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.00mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size 120cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS yft = yarn front of work TENSION Not critical to project WORKING PATTERN Using 6.00mm needles cast on 29 sts. Row 1: k4, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 5 sts, p2, yft slip 3 purlways. Row 2: k3, p1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 5 sts, k2, yft slip 3 purlways. Last 2 rows form pattern. Continue in pattern until work measures 120cms. Cast off. MAKING UP Using a wool needle stitch ends together to create the cowl, stitch in loose ends. The Ardent Alpaca 2/35 Camp St, Beechworth Vic Ph: 03 5728 2205 www.ardentalpaca.com.au…

YARN • 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5 balls 100gm Nako Calico Jakar in Shade #31546 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 3.75mm knitting needles • Stitch holders • Markers MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 76-81, 81-86, 86-91, 91-96, 96-102, 102-107cm Finished fit: 81, 86, 94, 99, 104, 109cm Garment length: 54, 55, 55, 56, 57, 57cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; tbl - through back of loop; TENSION 24 sts by 32 rows over Stocking Stitch on 3.75mm needles to 10cm. GETTING STARTED For pattern print consistency knit all balls either from the inside or the outside. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 3.75mm needles, cast on 98 (104, 114, 120, 126, 132) sts. Row 1: RS - *K1, p1; rep from * to end.…

YARN • 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 balls 50gm Original 10ply in shade #504 • 3 buttons - Incomparable Buttons: L598 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 4.50mm knitting needles • Stitch holders • Markers MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 81, 86, 91-96, 96-102, 107cm Finished fit: 86, 92, 99, 107, 114cm Garment length: 64, 65, 66, 66, 67cm Sleeve length: 47, 47, 48, 48, 48cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 – place yarn between last st worked and next onto left hand needle and k into the back of this strand; skp - slip 1 st, knit 1 st, pass slipped st over; TENSION 20 sts and 26 rows over Stst - 10cm on 4.5mm needles. GETTING STARTED For best shading consistency, knit all balls either from the inside or the outside. WORKING PATTERN BACK With…

YARN • 5, 5, 6, 6, 7 balls Jeans DK 8ply in shade #5 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • Large stitch holder MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 81-86, 89-94, 96-102, 104-109, 112-117cm Finished fit: 92, 99, 106, 114, 122cm Garment length: 58, 60, 62, 64, 65cm Sleeve length: 11cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 101 (109, 119, 127, 135) sts. Row 1: RS - K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 9 times more (total of 20 rib rows). Change…

People Knitting: A Century of Photographs by Barbara Levine & Paige Ramey People Knitting: A Century of Photographs is a must-have for any passionate knitter. Spanning 100 years, from the 1860s to the 1960s, this delightful little book features stunning photographs of both men and women enjoying the craft of knitting. You may even spot a Hollywood starlet or two! These vintage photographs capture the focus, peace, and inspiration that the craft of knitting brings to those who practice it. This book is a wonderful tribute to the ever-popular art of knitting, and is sure to be cherished by anyone who loves knitting – buy it as a treat for yourself, or as a stocking filler for a fellow knitter! RRP $32.51 Norah Gaughan’s Knitted Cable Sourcebook by Norah Gaughan…

YARN • 2 balls 50gm Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted MC Pampas Heather 24074 • 1 ball 50gm Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted CC1 Chestnut 23424 • 1 ball 50gm Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted CC2 Persimmon Heather 24280 • 1 ball 50gm Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted CC3, Orange 24665 • 30cm pillow form NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.50mm circular needles 80cm • 4.50mm double pointed needle • Wool sewing needle TENSION 20 sts by 22 rows in stranded St st in the round, blocked to 10cm MEASUREMENTS To fit 30cm pillow form Laying flat: 32cm high and 58cm circumference STITCH GUIDE BODY With MC, cast on 114, leaving a 50cm tail to sew up cushion at the end. Join to begin working in the rnd, being careful not…

YARN • 3, 3, 4, 4 balls 100gm Nako Calico Jakar in shade #31535 • 1 button (Incomparable Buttons: L359) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 3.75mm knitting needles • 3.75mm circular needle for neckband • Stitch holder • Markers MEASUREMENTS Size: 8, 10, 12, 14 years To fit chest: 71, 76, 81, 86cm Finished fit: 76, 81, 86, 92cm Garment length: 45, 50, 55, 61cm Sleeve length: 8, 8, 10, 10cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 – make 1 stitch - pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop. skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over. TENSION 24 sts and 32 rows over Stst – 10cm x 10cm on 3.75mm needles. GETTING STARTED Note: For pattern print consistency, knit all balls either from the…

YARN • 11 balls 100g Panda Sugar Baby Newport Blue 8 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 7mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Finished Size 85 x 125cm (Approx) TENSION 11.5 sts by 24 rows over garter st, on 7mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN SQUARE (MAKE 24) Using 7mm needles, cast on one st. Row 1: Inc in st … 2 sts. Row 2: Inc in first st, K1 … 3 sts. Row 3: Inc in first st, knit to end. Rep last row until there are 31 sts. Beg Eyelet Patt Row 1: WS – K1, purl to last st, K1. Row 2: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, K2tog. 29 sts. Row 3: As row 1. Row 4: * K2tog, yfwd, rep from * to last 3 sts, K3tog. 27…

YARN 1 hank of Colinette Jitterbug 3 balls of Heirloom 4 ply Baby Merino NEEDLES AND TOOLS 6mm hook WORKING PATTERN Begin with the 4ply Baby Merino: Row 1: Make 6ch & join to form a ring. Into ring work: 3ch 1tr, 2ch 2tr, 5ch 2tr, 2ch 2tr, 5ch 2tr, 2ch 2tr. Row 2: 3ch *(2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp 4ch 1dc into 5ch sp 4ch* rep to last shell (2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp. Rows 3 - 9: 3ch *(2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp (4ch 1dc) into each 4ch sp* rep to last shell (2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp. Row 10: 3ch *(2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp (3tr 3ch 3tr) into each 4 ch sp* rep to last (2tr 2ch 2tr) into 2ch sp.…

YARN • 4, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15 balls 50gm Original Aran 10ply in Shade #501 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 4.50mm knitting needles • Stitch holders • Markers MEASUREMENTS To fit size: 56, 61, 66, 71, 76-81, 86-91, 96-102, 107-112, 117-122 cm Finished fit: 61, 66, 71, 76, 86, 96, 109, 122, 132 cm Garment length: 32, 35, 39, 44, 60, 64, 66, 68, 71 cm Sleeve length: 24, 27, 30, 34, 40, 44, 45, 47, 48 cm TENSION 20 sts by 26 rows over Stst on 4.50mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED For best shading consistency, knit all balls either from the inside or the outside. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4.50mm needles, cast on 61 (65, 69, 77, 85, 97, 109, 121, 133) sts. K1, p1 rib…

YARN • 30gm Kaalund Yarns Enchantè 100% Silk Colour Mint NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size Width 22 cm Length 109 cm TENSION Not critical GETTING STARTED Cast on and off loosely. WORKING PATTERN Pattern instructions Cast on 45 sts Row 1: k 3, k2tog, yo, k 14, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k 1, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k 14, yo, k2tog, k 3. Row 2: k Row 3: k 4, k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k 3, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k 5, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k 3, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k 5, yo, k2tog, k 4. Row 4: k Row 5: k 5, k2tog, yo, k 2,…

YARN • 3 balls 50gm Noro Kureyon 100% wool NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 15.00mm circular needle 80cm length • 10.00mm circular needle 80cm length TENSION Not critical to project MEASUREMENTS Size 200cm top edge x 60cm depth STITCH GUIDE Using 15.00mm needles cast on 3 sts. Increase at each end of every row work in knit (garter st). Continue working until you have reached 109sts or desired width. Change to 10.00mm needles, work 4 or 5 rows more without further shaping. Cast off loosely back using the 15.00mm needle. The Wool Inn Shop 14 NK Centre 450 High St, Penrith Ph: 02 4732 2201 www.the-wool-inn.com.au…

BEGINNER'S TOOL KIT PINS Plastic-head pins are useful for checking tension and blocking out items. Pins with coloured heads are best because they do not get lost in your work. ROW COUNTER A row counter is helpful for keeping track of rows worked, particularly where increases, decreases or other kinds of patterning occur. KNITTING IN ELASTIC Elastic yarn prevents sagging in cuffs, collars and waists. You can work it in with knitting yarn on knitted or crocheted garments. STITCH GAUGE A stitch gauge is a flat piece of metal or plastic with a ruler marked on one side and/or a window cut out in the centre. It allows you to mark and measure easily and accurately. KNITTING NEEDLES Knitting needles are made from plastic, aluminium or wood and come in…