Innholdsfortegnelse for Volume 12 Issue 3 i Australian Knitting

Mark Twain could be forgiven for not realising when he said this that it could be very appropriate to the knitting fraternity! Spring is always a time for new life, spring cleaning, sorting out your wardrobe and creating new knitted items. Certainly, when you next go into your local yarn shop (LYS) you will get a fever of excitement not only at the wonderful new products available for the spring, but also the quick and easy fashion accessories that can be knitted up in a matter of hours. So to get your heart racing (or aching!) here are some of the great fashion trends for knitters…. Although the winter is now over and the warmer and brighter weather is on its way, scarves and gilets are still on the fashion…

YARN 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5 balls 50gm Patons Dreamtime 4ply colour 3884 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.25mm knitting needles 2.75mm knitting needles wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS To fit size: newborn , 3, 6, 9, 12, 18mths To fit chest: 35, 40, 45, 47, 50, 53cm Finished fit: 41, 46, 52, 55, 58, 61cm Length: 22, 26, 29, 31, 33, 35cm Sleeve: 11, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21cm TENSION 28 sts by 36 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 3.25mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 2.75mm needles, cast on 59 (67, 75, 79, 83, 87) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Rep 1st and 2nd rows 4 (5, 5, 6,…

• http://needled.wordpress.com/tag/shetland-lace/ and http://needled.wordpress.com/2011/01/09/from-the-north/ This blog by Katie Davies provides an individual view of visiting Shetland from a knitters view, including many of the sites. • http://www.shetland-museum.org.uk - The Shetland Isles are known internationally for their fine textiles including the intricate Fair Isle knitted garments and feather weight shawls. In the Shetland capital of Lerwick, the Shetland Museum displays a plethora of this rich textile history including the Great Exhibition Shawl that was proudly shown at the famous 1851 trade exhibition in London and historic tweed sample books. Provides all the details on the Shetland Islands including a dedicated textile gallery. • http://scottishtextileheritage.org.uk - Scottish Textile Heritage Online provides a unique overview of textile collections in Scotland’s museums and archives and promotes access to these collections though this website. A…

YARN • 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 balls 50gm Patons Classic Totem 8ply Main colour 4330 • 1, 2, 2, 2, 2 balls 50gm Patons Classic Totem 8ply Contrast colour 0051 • 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) large buttons or toggles. NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • 4.50mm knitting needles • 4.00mm circular knitting needle • 1 stitch-holder • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 years To fit chest: 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 cm Finished Fit: 65, 70, 75, 80, 85 cm Length: 33, 37, 41, 45, 49 cm Sleeve length: 23, 28, 33, 38, 38 cm TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.25mm needles and M, cast on 76 (84, 84, 92, 100) sts. Beg…

YARN • 1 ball Ondas NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS 15cm x 100cm TENSION Loose GETTING STARTED We recommend knitting always in Garter St with 4-4.5mm needles. Knit always along the top edge of the ribbon. To make the work easier, first insert the needle in the stitch and then unfold the ribbon. This step should be followed for each st. WORKING PATTERN Cast on 7 sts and work Garter St, leaving a space of approximately 2.5cm between each st. When all the ribbon in the ball is finished, cast off all sts. (See Basic Instructions, page 92 for diagrams). Step 1: unfold the ribbon, Step 2: insert the needle through the top edge of the ribbon Step 3: cast on the stitches on the needles, leaving a space…

YARN • 1 skein Kollage Yarns Riveting in Storm in Denim NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm circular knitting needle • stitch markers MEASUREMENTS 8.5cm x 130cm after blocking TENSION Not critical GETTING STARTED Riveting is made from recycled denim jeans, the finished product will shrink in width after washing but not length. You can easily add width or length to your cowl, for length add in multiples of 24 st, to add width simple increase the number of rows worked in either /both 6x6 rib or 12x12 rib. WORKING PATTERN Cast on 276 St and join to work in round being careful not to twist stitches, place marker for start of round. Rounds 1 – 20: work in K6, P6 rib. Rounds 21 – 32: work in K12, P12 rib Cast off in…

YARN • 2 balls Eki Riva 4ply baby alpaca NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS 130cm long x 15cm wide TENSION As per yarn WORKING PATTERN Cast on 53sts. Row 1: RS - K2tog, K3, yfwd, *K1, yfwd, K3, K2tog tbl, yfwd, sl1, K2tog, psso, yfwd, K2tog, K3, yfwd, rep from * to last 6 sts, K1, yfwd, K3, K2tog tbl. Row 2 : Purl. Repeat these 2 rows until work measures 130cm or length desired. Cast off. Knitting Yarns by Mail Ph 0408 992 927 www.knittingyarns.com.au…

YARN • 10 (11, 13, 14) balls 50gm Filatura Di Crosa Sportwool 100% pure virgin wool, in shade #1669 • 5 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • 4mm circular needle of 100cm • cable needle • 3mm crochet hook • stitch holder and markers MEASUREMENTS To fit size: 76-81 (86-91, 96-102, 107-112)cm Finish fit Bust: 86 (94, 104, 112)cm Length of Back: 80 (81, 82, 83)cm/ Sleeve Length:17 (18, 19, 20)cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C2R – slip next st to cable needle and hold at back, k1, k st from cable needle. C2L – slip next st to cable needle and hold at front, k1, k st from cable needle. TENSION 22 sts by 28 rows over Stst on 4mm needles – 10cm GETTING STARTED Double Moss Stitch (DMst) Row 1: RS – K2, *p2,…

YARN • 4, 5, 5, 6, 6 balls 50gm Patons Mist 4ply colour 4529 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 6.00mm knitting needles • 6.00mm set double, pointed knitting needles • 1 stitch, holder • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 76, 86, 96, 106, 116cm Length: 65, 66, 67, 68, 69cm Sleeve length: 48, cm TENSION 16.5 sts by 22 rows to 10cm over main patt, using 6.00mm needles GETTING STARTED Note – This jumper has been worked on larger needles and a looser tension than normally recommended. All the measurements while knitting the jumper are shorter and narrower than the finished measurements to allow for pressing when garment pieces are completed. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 6.00mm needles and 2 strands of yarn together, cast on 58 (66,…

YARN 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5 balls 50gm Snuggly Baby Crofter DK in shade 154 - Long Sleeved 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4 balls 50gm Sunggly Baby Crofter DK in shade 151 - Short sleeved 2 – 3 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4mm knitting needles 3.25mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Sizes: 0-6, 6-12, 1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 To fit chest: 41, 46, 51, 56, 61, 66cm Finished fit: 43, 48, 53, 58, 63, 68cm Length: 23, 27, 31, 36, 40, 46cm Sleeve length: 15, 17, 20, 24, 29, 33cm Short sleeve: 2cm TENSION 22 sts by 28 rows in stocking st to 10cm on 4mm needles WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4mm needles and thumb method cast on 71(79, 87, 95, 105, 111)sts Row 1: * k1, p1, rep from…

YARN Our egg cosies weighed 10 grams each so 2 balls of yarn will make 10 cosies. • 1 ball Heirloom Color Works 8 ply Main colour • 1 ball Heirloom Color Works 8 ply contrast colour NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • wool sewing needle • Pom pom maker (optional) MEASUREMENTS For a egg head TENSION As per wool GETTING STARTED These little beauties take no time to make and are a great way to encourage the kids to have a nourishing breakfast. They also make great gifts. WORKING PATTERN Using contrast colour cast on 30 stitches. Work 6 rows stocking stitch starting with a knit row. (1 row knit, 1 row purl) Change to main colour and continue in garter stitch (knit every row) until work measures 8 cm from beginning.…

YARN 1 ball 50gm Patons Dreamtime 4ply M, 3887 1 ball 50gm Patons Dreamtime 4ply C, 2949 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.00mm crochet hook wool needle for sewing in ends MEASUREMENTS To fit: newborn, 3, 6, 9, 12mths Head circ: 35, 40, 45, 48, 50cm TENSION 23tr and 12 rows to 10cm over treble fabric, using 3.00mm hook GETTING STARTED Count turning ch as 1tr throughout. HAT WORKING PATTERN Beg Stalk Using 3.00mm hook and M, make 4ch and join with a sl st to form a ring. Round 1: 3ch, 5tr in ring, sl st in 3rd ch at beg. 6tr. Round 2: 3ch, 1tr in each tr to end, sl st in 3rd ch at beg. 6tr. Rep last round until work measures 8cm from beg. Beg Crown Round…

YARN 1 ball Triana NEEDLES AND TOOLS 8mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Length 120cm TENSION Loose WORKING PATTERN Cast on 8 sts (1st in each hole in the finest part of the tape). Work Garter St. When the ball is finished, bind off (cast off) all sts. (see Basic Instructions page 92). Step 1: Spread out the tape. Step 2: Insert the needle in a hole in the mesh of the tape cast on the sts with one st in each hole of the mesh. Step 3: Continue to spread out the tape as you need for each hole insert needle in st always work in garter st. KATIA Distributed by Texyarns International Pty Ltd.info@texyarns.com…

YARN • 1 ball Baby Alpaca DK in color 753. NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS 50.5cm x 14cm wide SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C6B - Sl 3 sts to cable needle and hold to back, k3, k3 from cable needle. TENSION 24 sts to 10cm over st st. WORKING PATTERN Loosely cast on 36 sts. Row 1: RS - K2, *(k1 yo, k2tog, k4, ssk, yo, k2); repeat from * to last st, end k1. Row 2 and all WS rows: K1, purl to last st, k1. Row 3: K2, *(yo, k2tog, k6, ssk, yo, k1); repeat from * to last st, end k1. Row 5: K2, *(k1, yo, k2tog, k4, ssk, yo, k2); repeat from * to last st, end k1. Row 7: K2, *(yo, k2tog, C6B, ssk, yo, k1);…

YARN • 2 balls 50gm Cashmere Cave 8ply NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm circular needle 40cm • 3.75mm set double pointed needles • stitch holder • stitch markers • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS 52cm to fit approx 56cm head TENSION 20sts by 32 rows to 10cm in st st. GETTING STARTED The hat is made in three pieces a large ruffle and a smaller ruffle are knitted separately then joined and continued to form the band. WORKING PATTERN LARGE RUFFLE Cast on 32st. Do not join. Row 1: RS (k7, p1) 4 times. Row 2: (K1, p7) 4 times. Row 3: (k5, k2tog, p1) 4 times. 28sts. Row 4, 6 & 8: Work in rib patt as established (working sts as they appear) Row 5: (K4, k2tog, p1) 4 times. 24sts. Row 7: (K3, k2tog, p1)…

YARN • 9 (9, 10, 11, 12, 14) balls 50gm Filatura Di Crosa Millefili Fine 100% mercerized Egyptian cotton in shade #102 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.5mm knitting needles • 3.5mm circular needle 100cm • 3mm straight needles • Crochet hook in size 3.5mm • Stitch markers MEASUREMENTS To fit: 74-79 (81-86, 89-94, 96-101, 104-109, 114-119)cm Finished fit Bust: 81.5 (89.5, 98.5, 106.5, 115, 124)cm Length of Back: 56 (56.5, 58, 60.5, 61.5, 64)cm Sleeve Length: 28.5 (29, 29, 30, 30.5, 31)cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1L – make 1 stitch left - pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop; M1R – make 1 stitch right - pick up running thread from back to front, k it through the front loop; ch – chain; sc – single (UK = double) crochet.…

YARN 1 x ball Sirdar Indie NEEDLES AND TOOLS 10mm knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Approx 56cm head TENSION Not critical WORKING PATTERN Cast on 41 Stitches Working in garter (every row knit) continue until piece measures 15cm Next Row: K1 *knit 2 together, K3, repeat from * until end of row Row 2: Knit Row 3: K1 *knit 2 together, K2, repeat from * to end of row Row 4: Knit Row 5: K1 *knit 2 together, K1, repeat from * to end of row Row 6: Knit Row 7: K1 *knit 2 together, repeat from * to end of row Using a wool needle draw thread through remaining stitches and fasten off MAKING UP Join side using flat seam. Tasmanian Wool Suppliers Pty Ltd 58 Main Road Moonah Tas Phone…

YARN • 1 ball 50gm Knitalpaca Surindulgence or Softa for neckwarmer • 2 balls 50gm for Scarf • 1 100gm skein Granda yarn NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS 70cm neckwarmer 120cm scarf TENSION Not critical WORKING PATTERN With finer yarn and crochet hook work 34 chain. Turn. Make 1 tr into the 6th chain form hook; * 1 ch. Miss 1 ch and work 1 tr into next ch. * to end. Make 4 ch (turning chain) and work as above. This creates a crochet grid which will be used as the basis for the woven piece. Continue until work measures 70cm for neck warmer or 120cm for scarf. WEAVING For neck warmer without a fringe: weave Granda yarn through the grid in a continuous piece, turn at the ends and…

When we think of anything related to Shetland, often the first image that comes to mind are the small Shetland ponies that children particularly love. And just as these diminutive horses warm our hearts, the yarn from the sheep of Scotland’s Shetland Islands will warm us through and through. The Shetland Islands were once known as ‘Zetland’ and comprise nearly 100 individual islands off the northern coast of Scotland beyond the Orkney group of islands. Although a Norse dependency from the 8th century, King Christian of Denmark pledged these picturesque islands as a dowry for his daughter on her marriage to King James III of Scotland in 1469. The history of Shetland sheep goes back more than 1,000 years to the sheep brought to these remote and windswept islands by…

YARN 2 balls Baby Alpaca DK NEEDLES AND TOOLS 3.75mm double pointed needles MEASUREMENTS Average woman SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS SKP = slip 1 st as if to knit, slip a second st as if to purl, then knit the 2 sts together. TENSION 24 sts to 10cm GETTING STARTED Note: When slipping sts, always slip as if to purl, except for the SKP. WORKING PATTERN CUFF Cast on 48 sts. Divide evenly onto 3 needles. Being careful not to twist the sts, join and work in the round. Work in K2 x P2 ribbing for 2”. Knit 5 rounds. Divide for Heel Transfer sts around so that there are 24 sts on the 1st needle, and 12 sts on each of the other 2 needles. Work back and forth across the…

YARN • 18 x 100g balls Ping Pong or Ping Pong Print. • Matching plain yarn for sewing seams NEEDLES AND TOOLS • A pair 4.00mm Knitting Needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS 150 cms TENSION 6 sts by 15 rows to 10 cm over garter st, using 4.00mm knitting needles GETTING STARTED For cast on - Work the thumb method when casting on sts rather than using a pair of needles, ensure that each stitch has a pom pon. When knitting make sure that on each stitch a pom pom is left at the back of the work, ie. work each stitch between each pom pon on the yarn. For cast off - knit into front of st, then slip the remainder of the st from left hand needle onto right hand needle,…

YARN • 15 balls 50gm Patons Jet colour 102 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 5.50mm knitting needles • wool sewing needle • crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Length: 220cm, Width: 34cm TENSION 19 sts by 23 rows to 10cm over double moss st, using 5.50mm needles WORKING PATTERN SCARF Using 5.50mm needles, cast on 65 sts. Row 1: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Row 2: P1, * K1, P1, rep from * to end. Row 3: As 2nd row. Row 4: As 1st row. Last 4 rows form double moss st patt. Cont in patt until work measures 220cm from beg, ending with a 4th patt row. Cast off loosely in patt. POCKETS (MAKE 2) Using 5.50mm needles, cast on 37 sts. Row 1: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end.…

YARN 8 (9, 10, 11, 13, 14) balls 50gm Filatura Di Crosa Charly 100% pure virgin wool, superwash in shade #1682 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 5.5mm circular needle 80cm 5mm knitting needles 5mm circular needle 40cm Stitch markers Cable needle MEASUREMENTS To fit: 71-76 (81-86, 91-96, 101-106, 112-117, 122-127)cm Finished fit Bust: 86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137)cm Length of Back: 54.5 (54.5, 57, 57, 59.5, 59.5)cm TENSION 16 sts by 23 rows over Bird’s Eye Stitch on 5.5mm needles to 10cm 16 sts by 20 rows over Stst on 5.5mm needles to 10cm GETTING STARTED STITCH PATTERNS Bird’s Eye Stitch (multiple of 4 sts) Row 1: WS – *K2tog, [yo] twice, k2tog; rep from * to end. Row 2: RS – *K1, [k1, p1] into double yo, k1; rep from…

YARN • 2 balls 50gm Patons Jet • stiff fusing for peak of hat NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.00mm knitting needles • 5.50mm set double-pointed knitting needles • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS To fit head 56 cm TENSION 16.5 sts and 22 rows to 10 cm over stocking st, using 5.50mm needles. WORKING PATTERN HAT Using set of 5.50mm double-pointed needles, cast on 84 sts and divide evenly onto 3 needles. Join to work in rounds, taking care not to twist cast-on edge. Round 1: * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Rep 1st round 6 times (7 rounds rib in all). Beg Main Patt  Round 1: * K12, P2, rep from * to end. Rep last round until work measures 14cm from beg. Shape Crown  Round 1: * Sl 1, K1, psso, K8,…

YARN • 8 (8, 9, 11, 12, 13) balls 50gm Filatura Di Crosa Sportwool 100% pure virgin wool, in shade #1674 (MC) • 1 ball in each of shades #1677 (CC1), #77 (CC2), #78 (CC3), and #11 (CC4) • Two 13mm buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4mm knitting needles • 4mm circular needle 60cm • 3.5mm knitting needles • Stitch markers • Stitch holders MEASUREUREMENTS To fit: 74-79 (84-89, 94-99, 104-109, 117-122, 127-132)cm Finished fit Bust: 82.5 (93.5, 104, 115.5, 126.5, 138)cm Length of Back: 55 (56, 57, 59.5, 61.5, 63)cm Sleeve Length: 45 (45, 45.5, 45.5, 46.5, 46.5)cm TENSION 22 sts by 28 rows over Stst on 4mm needles to10cm GETTING STARTED K2/P2 Ribbing Pattern Row 1: RS – K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS – P2, *k2, p2; rep from *…

YARN • 20, 22, 24, 26, 29 balls 50gm Patons Lite Inca 8ply • 7 buttons • 2 toggles NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • Cable needle • 3 stitch-holders • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: XS, S, M, L, XL To fit bust: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110cm Finished fit: 74, 84, 94, 104, 114cm Length: 86, 87, 88, 89, 90cm Sleeve: with cuff turned back 43cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATION Cable = Slip next 5 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K5, then K5 from cable needle. TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles. GETTING STARTED If the large number of sts does not fit comfortably on needle, we suggest using a circular needle. Work in rows not rounds. WORKING…

alt: alternate beg: beginning ch: chain cir: circular cbn: cable needle cm: centimetres col: colour cont: continue dc: double crochet – known in US as sc: single crochet dec: decrease foll: following gtst garter stitch – knit every row htr: half treble crochet – known in US as half double crochet inc: increase K: knit KB1: knit into the back of the stitch Kibf: knit into front and back of stitch K2tog: knit 2 together M1: make 1 by starting knit and looping onto working needle P: purl Pibf: purl into front and back of stitch psso: pass slip stitch over rem remaining rs: right side sc: single crochet st: stitch or stitches ss: stocking stitch knit right side row purl wrong side row ssk: slip slip knit - slip…