Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 53 i Creative Knitting

Our winter issue of Creative Knitting is packed full of knitting ideas for the whole family. There are knits for you as well as the kids and even some stylish men’s patterns for you to attempt. The patterns are ideal for you to make during the colder months of the year. There are some great beanies and scarf ideas for a holiday in the snow. We also recently went to an amazing fashion show at the Wool Inn in Penrith, to see all the latest styles and patterns for the winter season. It was a huge success over the weekend with many people visiting the shop to see the latest yarns. For those of you who couldn’t make it or live too far away, we give you a taste of…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3 balls 50gm Rowan Kidsilk Haze Stripe A 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3 balls 50gm Rowan Fine Lace B Needles 5.00mm knitting needles 5.50mm circular needle 40cm for cowl 4.00mm crochet hook for neck edge Stitch holders and markers Tension 17 sts by 22 rows over Stocking stitch using strands A and B held together to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE Three-Needle Cast off: [Joining 2 pieces together as you cast off.] Place the sts of pieces to be joined on separate needles, (or each end of a circular needle), hold one behind the other, with RS facing each other, in LH; with a third needle, (the same size or 1 size larger than used for knitting the…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1, 1, 2, 2, 2 balls 100gm Crazy Colour Aran 10ply in shade #110 Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 4.50mm knitting needles Stitch holders and markers Tension 20 sts by 26 rows over Stst on 4.50mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations LT – Left Twist = k into the back of second st on left-hand needle, then knit into front of first st, then slip both sts to right-hand needle. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 67 (71, 75, 81, 89) sts. Row 1: RS – K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) times more and dec 1 (1, 0, 1,…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 3, 4, 4 balls 50gm Patons Brushed Ombre colour 1 5405 Denim Scape 3, 4, 4 balls 50gm Patons Brushed Ombre colour 2 5401 Greyscale 1 button or toggle Plain yarn for sewing seams Needles 6.50mm knitting needles 7.00mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension 12.5 sts by 20 rows over stocking st, on 7.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE STRIPE PATTERN Using C1, work 2 rows. Using C2, work 2 rows. BACK Using 6.50mm needles and C1, cast on 61 (67, 73) sts. Working in Stripe Patt (above) throughout, cont as folls – Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows…

SKILL LEVEL advanced WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28 balls 50gm Patons Chainette Aire in 4306 Fawn 6 large buttons Needles 7.00mm knitting needles 7.50mm knitting needles 7.00mm circular knitting needle 80cm Wool sewing needle Tension 13 sts by 19 rows over stocking st on 7.50mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 7.00mm needles, cast on 74 (78, 82, 86, 90, 94) sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 6 times, 14 rows rib in all. Change to 7.50mm needles. Beg Patt Work rows 1 to 48 incl from Graph for Back or written instructions as folls: Row 1: K0 (0, 1, 3, 5,…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1, 2, 2 balls 50gm Loyal Baby Prints 4ply in shade #70285 Needles 3.25mm knitting needles Markers Tension 28 sts and 36 rows over Stst - 10cm on 3.25mm needles. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE NOTE: For pattern print consistency knit all balls either from the inside or the outside. The individual look of an item depends on the size of the garment. The finished garment may vary in appearance compared with the leaflet image. Every garment is unique. FIRST PANEL With 3.25mm needles, cast on 42 (50, 58) sts. Row 1: RS - K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end. Row 3: RS - P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to…

SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball 100gm Noro Taiyo Needles and tools 6.00mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle Tension As per wool MEASUREMENTS GRAPH WORKING PATTERN Start with 22ch, refer to the graph following the key for UK standard stitches. Row 1: 1dc into chain from hook and each following ch. 21dc. Row 2: 2ch (counts as for first htr) 1htr into each st to end. 21htr. Row 3: 4ch (counts as first dtr) 1 dtr into next 2 sts, * 3ch, miss 3htr, 3dtr into next 3 stitches repeat from * to end. 3 little boxes formed. Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you reach the end of the ball. MAKING UP Sew ends together. The Wool Inn Shop 14 NK Centre 450 High St, Penrith…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 5 (6, 8, 9) balls Crazy Days 12ply (50gr) 2 (2, 2, 3) buttons (Incomparable Buttons L569) Needles 5.00mm knitting needles 5.50mm knitting needles Cable needle Stitch holder & markers Tension 16 sts by 22 rows over Stst on 5.50mm needles to 10cm. MEASUREMENTS Special abbreviations skp - slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped st over 2/2LD - 2 over 2 left facing decrease = slip 2 sts to cable needle and move to front, bring the cable needle sts parallel in front of the next 2 sts on left-hand needle, now k2tog (= 1 st from cable needle with 1 st from main needle); work one more k2tog in same fashion 3/3LD - 3 over 3 left facing decrease =…

SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 x 50gm ball Rowan Pure Linen 100% Linen Needles 5.00mm knitting needles Tension Not critical to project MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE Cast on 37 stitches loosely Row 1: K1, *yfwd, K2tog*, repeat from * to * to end of row Repeat Row 1 until only 2 metres of yarn remain. Piece should measure approximately 75cm. Cast off loosely. MAKING UP Using a flat seam, stitch together 2 short ends, placing a twist in cowl if desired. The Wool Inn Shop 14 NK Centre 450 High St, Penrith Ph: 02 4732 2201 www.the-wool-inn.com.au…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 13, 15, 18, 20, 22 balls 50gm Loyal 14ply in shade 967 Needles 5.50mm knitting needles 6.00mm knitting needles Stitch holder and markers Tension 14 sts by 20 rows over Stst on 6.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK **With 6.00mm needles cast on 66 (74, 82, 90, 98) sts. Row 1: RS - K1; *k1, p2, k1; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2: WS - P1; *p1, k2, p1; rep from * to last st, p1. Rep these 2 rows 5 times more. Beg Texture Pattern Row 1: RS - Knit all sts. Row 2: WS - Purl all sts. Row 3: RS - K1; *k1, p6, k1; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 4: WS…

NSW and ACT Alpaca Ultimate 130 Davis Lane Yass NSW 2582 Ph: 02 6227 3158 or 0429 783 575 Email: sales@alpacaultimate.com.au www.alpacaultimate.com.au. Cherryhills Shop 7 The Pennant Arcade 354 Pennant Hills Rd. Pennant Hills NSW 2120 Ph: 02 9484 0212 Email: pczerney@unwired.com.au Galifrey Alpaca Textiles PO Box 326, Braidwood NSW 2622 Ph: 02 4847 5139 Fax: 02 4847 5129 Mob: 0412 719 834 Email: jfrederick@galifrey.com.au www.galifrey.com.au Greta’s Handcraft Centre 321 Pacific Highway Lindfield NSW 2070 Ph: 02 9416 2489 Fax: 02 9924 2434 Email: vivienne@gretashandcraft.com.au www.gretashandcraft.com.au Gulgee Woolshed 6 Henry Lawson Dr, Mudgee NSW 2850 Ph: 02 6373 3589 Mob: 0428 733 589 Fax: 02 6373 3460 Email: marianne@gmail.com www.gulgee.com.au The House of Alpaca PO Box 107 Crookwell NSW 2583 Ph: 0409 986 235 Email: thehouseofalpaca@bigpond.com www.thehouseofalpaca.com.au Nundle Woollen Mill…

On Friday 4th March and Saturday 5th March 2016, knitting and crochet specialists The Wool Inn hosted a series of fashion parades to introduce this season’s latest trends, in conjunction with Cleckheaton Superfine Merino. Present at the parades were the Designers behind Cleckheaton Superfine’s pattern range as well as the CEO of Australian Country Spinners, Brenda McGahan, alongside Georgie Waters Design and Marketing ACS. The wonderful, all Australian range presented by Cleckheaton Superfine Merino gave local knitting enthusiasts the chance to be one of the first to see the latest collection of ponchos, jackets, sweaters, cardigans and accessories designed by one of Australia’s leading yarn brands. The reaction from the crowd proved to be awe-inspiring, with gasps of excitement at the quality, craftsmanship and versatility of the designs on show.…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 28, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton in 666 Arizona Needles 5.00mm knitting needles 2 stitch holders Tension 18 sts by 24 rows over St st on 5.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE Garment is generous in fit. Model pictured (size B) wears size A garment. BACK Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 90 (98, 110, 118, 130, 138) sts. Row 1: RS - K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. Row 3: RS - P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. Row 4: WS - K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. These 4 rows form Box Stitch pattern. Rep…

SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK cotton in colour A 255 Siren 1 ball 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK cotton in colour B 215 Tigerlily 1 ball 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK cotton in colour C 252 Blush Needles 3.25mm circular needle 80cm long 3.25mm crochet hook Tension 28 sts by 30 rows over Woven Basket Stitch on 3.25mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE TABLE RUNNER Using 3.25mm circular needles, cast on 226 sts. (Note: A circular needle is used to hold the large number of sts, work in rows not rounds). Row 1: RS - *Pass right hand needle behind first st, K second st, then K first st in usual way; rep from * to end.…

SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 3, 3, 3, 4 balls 25gm Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair in 608 Char version 1 4, 5, 5, 5 balls 25gm Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair in 630 Cloud version 2 Needles 7.00mm knitting needles Tension 16 sts by 22 rows over of K2, P2 Rib on 7.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE SHRUG Using 7.00mm needles cast on 106 (114, 122, 130) sts Row 1: RS - K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. These 2 rows forms K2, P2 rib patt. Work in K2, P2 rib patt until length measures 74 (76, 78, 80) cm. Cast off loosely in rib. MAKING UP Fold work…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1, 2, 2, 2, 3 balls 100gm Crazy Colour Aran 10ply in shade #126 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) buttons (Incomparable Buttons: L425) Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 4.50mm knitting needles Stitch holders and markers Tension 20 sts by 26 rows over Stst on 4.50mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations s2kp - slip 2 stitches together (as if to be working k2tog) to right hand needle, k1, pass the 2 slipped stitches over; MEASUREMENTS JACKET BACK With 4.00mm needle, cast on 49 (53, 57, 61, 65) sts. Row 1: RS – K1; *k1, p1, k2; rep from* to end. Row 2: *P1, k3; rep from * to last st, p1. These 2 rows set Main patt, rep these 2 rows 4 times more. Change…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12 balls 50gm FDC Zarina in Shade #52 Needles 3.25mm knitting needles 3.50mm knitting needles 2 stitch holders and markers Tension 26 sts by 34 rows over Stocking Stitch on 3.50mm needles to 10cm. Special abbreviations skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; M1 – k into back of strand between last st worked and next st on left hand needle. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK **With 3.50mm needles, cast on 71 (79, 85, 91, 97, 105, 113) sts. Row 1: RS – K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS – P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Beg Main Texture Pattern Row 1: RS – Knit…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 5 balls 50gm Zara Plus in shade #49 - cowl 2, 3, 3 balls 50gm Zara Plus in shade #49 - hat Needles 4.5mm knitting needles 5.00mm knitting needles 5.50mm straight needles Tension COWL: 19 sts over Pattern on 5.50mm needles to 10cm HAT: 20 sts over Pattern on 5.00mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations M1 – knit into back of strand between last st worked and next st on left hand needle; Dst = Daisy Stitch - p3tog but keep the sts on left hand needle, yo, then purl the same 3 sts together again, now slip to right hand needle. MEASUREMENTS WORKING PATTERN HAT With 4.50mm needles, cast on 88 (92, 96) sts. Row 1: RS - *K2, p2; rep from…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran cotton in 667 Dew Lining - Fabric (100% cotton) - 60cm x 22cm Needles 5.00mm knitting needles 5.00mm circular needle Tension 16 sts by 24 rows over Moss st on 5.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BAG SIDES Using 5.00mm circular needles, cast on 101 sts. Round 1: RS - K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. Round 2: RS - P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end. These 2 rounds forms Moss st. Rep these 2 rounds 4 more times [10 rounds]. Knit 1 round. Purl 1 round. **Knit 6 rounds. Purl 1 round. Rep from ** 3 more times. 40 rounds. Knit 1 round. Now work 10 rounds Moss st.…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Merino Marles 8ply 7 buttons Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 3.25mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 117 (129, 139, 151, 161, 173) 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 10 times. 22 rows rib in all. Change to 4.00mm needles. Work in stocking st until Back measures 44cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape Raglan Armholes Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows.…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6 balls 50gm Waikiwi Prints 4ply in shade #472 Needles and tools 3.25mm straight needles, stitch holders and markers. Tension 28 sts by 36 rows over Stst on 3.25mm needles to 10cm. Special abbreviations M1 - knit into back of strand between last stitch worked and next stitch; skp - slip 1 st, knit 1 st, pass slipped st over; tbl – through back of loops; MEASUREMENTS WORKING PATTERN BACK With 3.25mm needles, cast on 115 (121, 127, 135, 143, 151, 157) sts. K1, p1 rib for 14 rows. Cont in Stst until piece measures 34cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Underarms Cast off 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) sts beg next…

SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4, 4 balls 100gm Cleckheaton California 8ply Main colour 0127 Black 2, 2, balls 100gm Cleckheaton California 8ply contrast colour 2195 Butter Cream Plain yarn for sewing seams Needles 8.00mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension 13 sts by 24 rows over garter st on 8.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE NOTE – This poncho is worked on larger needles and at a looser tension than usually recommended for this yarn. BACK AND FRONT PANEL (MAKE 2 ALIKE) Using 8.00mm needles and M, cast on 58 (64) sts. Work in garter st (every row knit, first row is wrong side) until Panel measures 40cm from beg, working last row on wrong side. Change to C for rem. Knit 4…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls 50gm knitalpaca Luxa with Twist or Luxa. Needles 4.00mm double pointed needles set Tension 18 sts to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE THE HAT Cast on 96 (104, 112) sts and join to work in rounds, taking care not to twist the edge.* (*I find it easier to cast all stitches on to a single longer needle, then work from that needle onto the multiple double pointed needles). Round 1: *K2, P2 to end. Repeat this round until work measures 17 (18, 19)cm, or longer if you want a wider turn up at the brim. Shape crown Round 1: *K2, P2 tog, K2, P2. Repeat from * to end. Round 2 and 3: *K2, P1, K2, P2. Repeat from * to end.…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 14 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Wide 14ply colour 1 (C1) 0016 Bone 13 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Wide 14ply colour 2 (C2) 0019 Metal 17 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Wide 14ply colour 3 (C3) 0010 Milk 23 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Wide 14ply colour 4 (C4) 0023 Sandstone Needles 7.00mm knitting needles 7.00mm circular knitting needles 2 x 80-100cm long Wool sewing needle Piece of cardboard 20cm wide for tassels Tension 13.5 sts by 27 rows over garter st on 7.00mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations tbl – through back of loop MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE Note – Two circular needles are required to accommodate the large number of sts and thickness of yarn. FIRST PIECE Using 7.00mm needles and C1, cast on 3…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2, 2, 2 balls 50gm Waikiwi 4ply in shade 431 1 ball 50gm Waikiwi 4ply in shade 431 Waste yarn Needles 2.75mm double pointed needles set 3.00mm knitting needles 3.25mm knitting needles Stitch markers and holders Tension Gloves: 30 sts by 38 rows over Stst on 2.75mm needles to 10cm Hat: 28 sts by 36 rows over Stst on 3.25mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations skp - slip 1 st, knit 1 st, pass slipped st over; M1R - make 1 stitch right: pick up running thread from back to front, k it through the front loop; M1 or M1L - make 1 stitch left: pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop; M1p - pick up…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 12, 13, 15 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Mohair 12ply in 0014 Soft Green Needles 6.50mm circular needle 4.50mm circular needle 60-80cm long 1 stitch marker Wool sewing needle Tension 20 sts by 23 rows over broken rib patt (slightly stretched), on 6.50mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE PONCHO Using 6.50mm circular needle, cast on 231 (251, 275) sts. Place stitch marker on needle to mark end of round. Join to work in rounds, taking care not to twist cast-on edge. Round 1: * K2, P2, rep from * to last 3 sts, K2, P1. Round 2: P1, * K2, P2, rep from * to last 2 sts, K2. Rep last 2 rounds for broken rib patt. Cont in patt until Poncho measures 29…

SKILL LEVEL advanced WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 19, 22 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country Merino Marles 8ply in 2958 Charcoal Needles 4.50mm knitting needles 3.75mm circular knitting needle 80–100cm long 3.75mm double-pointed knitting needles set Cable needle Wool sewing needle Tension 21 sts by 28 rows over stocking st on 4.50mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations TWR = Knit into front of 2nd st, then knit into the front of first st, slipping both sts off needle tog. C3F = Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, P1, then K2 from cable needle. C3B = Slip next st onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K2, then P1 from cable needle. C4F = Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn Hat: 2, 3 balls 50gm Loyal Aran 10ply in shade #966 Scarf: 3, 3 balls 50gm Loyal Aran 10ply in shade #966 Fingerless gloves: 1, 2 balls 50gm Loyal Aran 10ply in shade#967 Needles and tools 4.00mm knitting needles 4.50mm straight needles Stitch holders and markers Tension 20 sts by 26 rows over Stst on 4.50mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations skp - slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; M1 – k into back of strand between last st worked and next st on left-hand needle. MEASUREMENTS WORKING PATTERN HAT With 4.00mm needles, cast on 96 (112) sts. Row 1: RS - *P1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: *P1, k1; rep from * to end.…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn Pillow 1 2 hanks 50gm each shade Harmony 10ply Aran shades # 800, 802 and 804 3 buttons (Incomparable Buttons: L318) Pillow 2 2 hanks 50gm each shade Harmony 10ply Aran shades # 800, 801 and 803 2 buttons (Incomparable Buttons: L602) Needles and tools 4.50mm crochet hook 4 markers Wool sewing needle Tension 17 treble crochet - 10cm on 4.5mm crochet Special abbreviations ch – chain; dc - double crochet; dtr - double treble crochet; hdc - half double crochet; htr – half treble crochet; sl st – slip stitch; tr – treble crochet; ( ) - repeat instructions given between square brackets as stated space - next stitch of previous row, can be ch or dc or any other stitch. MEASUREMENTS…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls knitalpaca Opula 4-5ply alpaca for main colour (MC) Scraps of each of three or four contrast colours of your choice. Needles 6mm set double pointed needles Tension As per wool MEASUREMENTS GETTING STARTED Use two threads of yarn together throughout. WORKING PATTERN Using MC, cast on 60 sts and join to a round. Knit 14 rounds The stripe: using first contrast colour (C1) knit one round. Next Round: Purl. Continue in MC for the next 8 rounds, then add another stripe (2 rounds). Continue working in this way until you have worked 36 rounds. Shape crown Round 1: *K5, K2 tog* to end of round. Round 2 and alternate: Knit Round 3: *K4, K2 tog* to end of round. Round 5:…

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. KNITTING NEEDLES Knitting needles are made from plastic, aluminium or wood and come in varying lengths and widths. Straight needles come in pairs and doublepointed needles come in sets of four. TAPE MEASURE A basic tape measure is essential for checking your garment measurements. STITCH GAUGE A stitch gauge is a flat…