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Welcome to a wonderful edition of Modern Knits from The Knitter and Simply Knitting teams. Get ready to cast on the best of the season’s shapes, with on-trend patterns to fill all those gaps in your wardrobe, or to style up your home. If you want to cosy up for winter, you’ll find plenty of stylish accessories to snuggle up with, 15 fashionable garments for all the family, plus home décor treats to make. Our collection of patterns have all been selected with colour and style in mind… the latest colour combos in Fair Isle patterns, bold cables trend, as well as neutral and grey temptations. There are also masterclasses and top tips from The Knitter to boost your knitting skills and confidence. I’d be hard-pressed to pick a favourite…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ Rowan Felted Tweed DK (50% merino wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose, 50g/175m) 1 x 50g ball of each: Yarn A Bilberry (151) Yarn B Cinnamon (175) Yarn C Cumin (193) Yarn D Ginger (154) ◻ A pair of 5mm knitting needles For yarn stockists contact Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com TENSION 25 sts and 32 rows to 10cm/4in over linen st on 5mm knitting needles FINISHED SIZE 170cm x 20cm (70in x 8in) ABBREVIATIONS yb yarn back yf yarn forward For a full list of abbreviations see page 131 Warm, earthy shades of Rowan’s classic Felted Tweed blend together beautifully in this classic scarf by Mary Henderson. Stripes of different thicknesses are worked in linen stitch, a slipped stitch pattern that produces a dense fabric with an…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ King Cole, Big Value Poplar Chunky (100% acrylic, 100g/150m), 1 ball of Olive (2532) ◻ A set of 5½mm double pointed needles ◻ A set of 6½mm double pointed needles ◻ Waste yarn For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com TENSION Yarn used knits as chunky to this tension: 14 sts and 19 rows to measure 4x4in (10x10cm) over stocking stitch using 6mm needles FINISHED SIZE 170cm x 20cm (70in x 8in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 131 For a quick winter knit, look no further than these sweet and simple mittens by Jen Arnall-Culliford. Created in a hardwearing chunky yarn they’re fun to knit and a pleasure to wear. The yarn we’ve used is an attractive blend of multi-coloured shades and…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ Rowan Norwegian Wool (100% wool, 50g/125m) in Red Velvet (023) ◻ 1 pair 3¼mm (US 3) needles ◻ 1 pair 3¾mm (US 5) needles ◻ Studs – 60 (30 per shoulder) For yarn stockists contact Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com TENSION 20 sts and 33 rows to 10cm (4in) measured over st st using 3¾mm (US 5) needles. ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 131 FIND YOUR SIZE BACK Cast on 89 (93:97:103:109:115:121:127:131:137) sts using 3¼mm needles. Row 1 (RS) K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end. Row 2 P1, *K1, P1, rep from * to end. These 2 rows form rib. Cont in rib for a further 5 rows, ending with WS facing for next row. Change to 3¾mm (US 5) needles. Beg with…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ Cascade 220 Superwash Aran (100% wool, 100g/137m) ◻ 1 pair 4.5mm (US 7) knitting needles ◻ 1 pair 5.5mm (US 9) knitting needles ◻ 1 circular 5mm (US 8) knitting needle ◻ Cable needle (cn) ◻ Stitch holders, stitch markers For yarn stockists visit Cascade Yarns, www.cascadeyarns.com TENSION 18 sts and 22 rows to 10cm (4in) over stocking stitch using 5.5mm needles ABBREVIATIONS T3B Sl next st to cn and hold at back of work, K2 then P1 from cn. T3F Sl next 2 sts to cn and hold at front of work, P1 then K2 from cn. C4B Sl next 2 sts to cn and hold at back of work, K2 then K2 from cn. C4F Sl next 2 sts to cn and hold at…

Knitters are always thinking ahead, and if you want to get ahead get a hat! As we start to consider winter projects, hats are the perfect place to start to make sure you’re not caught out in the cold. We’ve got three great designs in this issue of Modern Knits, from a chunky cable to a pair of stylish titfers for grown-ups – a colourwork beanie for him and a Fair Isle tam for her. 1 FOR HER Bobble hat Turn heads this winter in a super-cosy bobble hat knitted in super chunky merino 100% yarn in soft cream that’ll blend with all your outfits. Top it off with a pom-pom for a truly luxurious finish. Find the pattern on page 8. 2 FOR HIM Scandi hat Show him how much…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ 3.5mm (US 4) circular needles, 80cm long 4.5mm (US 7) circular needles, 80cm long 1 set 3.5mm (US 4) double-pointed needles (DPNs) ◻ 1 set 4.5mm (US 7) double-pointed needles (DPNs) (Note: If using the Magic Loop method, the entire garment can be worked using 80cm circular needles) ◻ Stitch holders or waste yarn TENSION 17.5 sts and 23.5 Rounds to 10cm over st st on 4.5mm needles. 21.5 sts and 20 Rounds to 10cm over colourwork on 4.5mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS Lopi: Available in the UK from Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Distributed in Europe by De Bondt B.V. www.debondtbv.com FIND YOUR SIZE CHART A KEY HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right to left…

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YOU WILL NEED ◻ 3.25mm (US 3) circular needles, 80cm long ◻ 4mm (US 6) circular needles, 80cm long ◻ Set of 3.25mm (US 3) double-pointed needles (DPNs) for sleeves ◻ Set of 4mm (US 6) DPNs for sleeves ◻ Cable needle (cn) ◻ Stitch holders ◻ Stitch markers, including two red and two blue markers (or two contrasting colours) ◻ 7 buttons TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st on 4mm needles. 28 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over cable patt on 4mm needles. 17-st cable panel at front edge measures approx. 6cm wide. YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com ABBREVIATIONS C3B: Slip next 2 sts to cn and hold at back, K1, K2 from cn. C3F: Slip 1 st to cn and hold…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles ◻ 1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) knitting needles ◻ Stitch holders TENSION 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over st st on 3.25mm needles. 25 sts and 37 rows to 10cm over patt on 3.25mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 131 FIND YOUR SIZE Comfortable and well fitting, this raglan sweater for girls by Sarah Hatton has a style that should appeal to both parents and children. It features a lace stitch which adds texture and interest without being too fussy. Sarah has knitted her sweater in Sirdar’s popular Country Classic 4 ply, a fine, lightweight merino blend that comes in a range of beautiful colours and can be machine-washed. BACK Cast on…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ Debbie Bliss, Super Chunky Merino (100% wool, 100g/80m) Ecru (01) x 3 balls ◻ 1 pair of 9mm (US 13) needles ◻ 2 stitch holders ◻ Cable needle ◻ Pompom For yarn stockists contact Love Crafts 01409 404 010, www.lovecrafts.com TENSION Yarn used knits as Chunky to this tension: 20 sts and 16 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stitch pattern using 9mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 131 COWL Cast on 48 stitches using 9mm needles. Foundation row *K1, P2, K2, P6, K2, P6, K2, P2, K1; rep from * to end of row. Row 1 (RS) *P1, K2, P2, K6, P2, K6, P2, K2, P1; rep from * to end of row. Row 2 (WS) K1, P2, K2, P6, K2, P6,…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ DROPS Lima Mix (65% wool, 35% alpaca, 50g/100m) 5 balls of each Yarn A Grey (9015) Yarn B Off White (0100) ◻ A 4mm circular needle, 80cm long ◻ A 5mm circular needle, 80cm long For yarn stockists visit Wool Warehouse, www.woolwarehouse.co.uk, 01926 882 818 MEASUREMENTS Chest 81–117cm (32–46in) TENSION Yarn knits as Aran to this tension: 21 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over st st using 4mm needles SIZES Top is sized for small, medium and large, but the length is the same for all sizes ABBREVIATIONS SM slip marker For a full list of abbreviations see page 131 This flattering tube-style knit, designed by Kirstie McLeod, has all the makings of a perfect going-out top. Wear it pulled down low over the shoulders…

YOU WILL NEED YARN ◻ The Border Mill Alpaca Tweed (100% alpaca; 180m/197yds per 100g) 1 of skein of each Yarn A Man O’ War Yarn B Biscuit ◻ 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 40cm long ◻ 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular needles, 40cm long ◻ 1 set 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) double-pointed needles (DPNs) ◻ 6 stitch markers HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right to left and wrong side rows from left to right. A row of squares represents a row of knitting. SIZE Circumference: 53cm (21in) Length: 24cm (9½in) TENSION 23 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over patt on 4.5mm needles YARN STOCKISTS The Border Mill 01361 883692 www.thebordermill.co.uk For a full list of abbreviations,…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ Hayfield Bonus Aran (80% acrylic, 20% wool, 400g/840m), 3 balls of Croft Grey (813) ◻ A pair of 5mm needles ◻ A cable needle ◻ 3 buttons ◻ 40 x 40cm cushion pad For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682, www.sirdar.co.uk TENSION Yarn used knits as aran to this tension: 18 sts and 26 rows to measure 4x4in (10x10cm) over garter stitch using 5mm needles MEASUREMENTS Cushion: 40 x 40cm Throw: 183 x 122cm ABBREVIATIONS C8RB cable 8 rib back: slip next 4 needles onto a cable needle and leave at back of work, K1, P2, K1, (K1, P2, K1) from cable needle C8RF cable 8 rib front: slip next 4 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K1, P2, K1, (K1, P2,…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ Erika Knight Vintage Wool (100% wool, 50g/87m) in: Yarn A Mulberry (308) Yarn B Dark (303) Yarn C Gunk (313) Yarn D Pretty (310) ◻ Pair of 5mm (US 8) needles ◻ Stitch holder For yarn stockists contact Erika Knight Ltd 0333 666 5333 www.erikaknight.co.uk MEASUREMENTS Chest 81–117cm (32–46in) TENSION 218 sts x 24 rows to 10cm/4in over stocking stitch using 5mm (US 8) knitting needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 129 HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right to left and wrong side rows from left to right. A row of squares represents a row of knitting. CHART KEY Slip on this super-soft tank top, designed by Emma Wright, and you’ll be snug…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ Coop Knits Socks Yeah! (4ply weight; 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon; 212m/231yds per 50g skein) Ammolite; 2 x 50g skeins ◻ 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.fyberspates.com/retailers 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…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ 1 pair 2.75mm (US 2) knitting needles ◻ 1 pair 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles ◻ Stitch holders TENSION 25 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over patt on 3.25mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Debbie Bliss c/o LoveCrafts 01409 404 010 www.lovecrafts.com ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 131 HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right to left and wrong side rows from left to right. A row of squares represents a row of knitting. CHART KEY FIND YOUR SIZE A useful addition to any child’s wardrobe, this classic tank top design by Siân Brown features a charming pattern of modern geometric Fair Isle motifs. The project is knitted in five shades of Debbie Bliss’s Baby…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) knitting needles ◻ 1 set 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles, 40cm long ◻ 4 removable markers ◻ 2 stitch holders TENSION 20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st on 3.5mm needles using Lyonesse 4ply, after blocking. 16 sts and 23 rows to 10cm over Chart on 4.5mm needles using Lyonesse DK, after blocking. YARN STOCKISTS Blacker Yarns 01566 777635 www.blackeryarns.co.uk FIND YOUR SIZE CHART SIZE XS, M & 1XL CHART SIZE S, L & 2XL KEY HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right to left and wrong side rows from left to right. A row of squares represents a row of knitting. This dolman sweater has…

Primed to knit your mitts after that close-up look? The super-simple mittens can be found on page 26 or why not try some di erent styles from Simply Knitting and The Knitter magazines. Try something new with Outi Kater’s beautiful stranded colour-work design from The Knitter issue 160, and these money-saving stashbuster wristwarmers by Sophie Jordan from Simply Knitting issue 229. 1 Super-simple chunky These mittens are a great beginner pattern or first pair of mittens, and will knit up super-fast, thanks to the chunky King Cole yarn. You’ll have the warmest hands in no time – and you’ll want to make more in other colours! 2 Beautiful stranded Outi Kater has taken inspiration from her native finland for these mittens, covering them with little pine trees and wave-like motifs.…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) knitting needles ◻ 1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting needles ◻ Stitch markers (optional) ◻ 3 x 20mm buttons YOU WILL NEED Schoppel-Wolle Gradient (DK weight; 100% wool; 260m/284yds per 100g ball) U Boat (1511); 3 x 100g balls Schoppel Wolle www.schoppel-wolle.de TENSION 19 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over main pattern on 4.5mm needles FINISHED SIZE Width: 40 (53) cm/15¾(21) in Length: 150cm (59in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 131 HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right to left and wrong side rows from left to right. A row of squares represents a row of knitting. KEY CHART This wrap by Mary Henderson can be…

YOU WILL NEED WIDE MOUTH JAR ◻ Premier Yarns, Cotton Fair (52% cotton, 48% acrylic, 100g/290m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Cream (2702) Yarn B Bright Peach (2707) STANDARD JAR ◻ Premier Yarns, Cotton Fair (52% cotton, 48% acrylic, 100g/290m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Cream (2702) Yarn B Slate Grey (2713) BOTH JARS ◻ 1 pair of 3.25 mm (US 3) knitting needles ◻ Tapestry needle For yarn stockists please visit www.premieryarns.com SIZE Wide Mouth Jar: 25.5cm (10in) circumference and 5cm (2in) high Standard Jar: 21.5cm (8¼in) circumference and 7.5cm (3in) high TENSION 13 stitches and 20 rows to 5cm (2in) over st st on 3.25 mm (US 3) knitting needles ABBREVIATIONS kfbf double increase by knitting the front, the back, and the front of the next…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ 2.5mm (US 1-2) circular needles, 40cm long ◻ 3.5mm (US 4) circular needles, 40cm long ◻ 1 pair 2.5mm (US 1-2) needles ◻1 pair 3.5mm (US 4) needles ◻Stitch markers, stitch holders TENSION 23 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over colourwork on 3.5mm needles YARN STOCKISTS DROPS c/o Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 131 FIND YOUR SIZE Plus 1 x 50g ball of each:C Red (3620); D Dark Turquoise (2918); E Coral (9022) CHART A CHART B HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right to left and wrong side rows from left to right. A row of squares represents a row of knitting. KEY Flowers, diamonds and zigzags…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ 1 set 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) double-pointed needles (DPNs) ◻ 1 set 4mm (UK 8/US 6) DPNs ◻ 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles, 80cm long ◻ 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 40cm and 80cm long ◻ Stitch markers ◻ Waste yarn ◻ 6 (7:7:8:8:8) buttons TENSION 21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st on 4mm needles YARN STOCKISTS DROPS Design c/o Wool Warehouse 01926 882 818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk FIND YOUR SIZE KEY HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right to left and wrong side rows from left to right. A row of squares represents a row of knitting. CHART Worked from the top down, this circular yoked cardigan features a graphic, modern…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ 3.25mm (US 3) circular needles, 60cm long or longer ◻ 3.75mm (US 5) circular needles, 80cm long or longer ◻ Stitch holders ◻ Stitch markers, including 4 removable markers ◻ Tapestry needle TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over Chart A on 3.75mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484668200 www.knitrowan.com ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 131 HOW TO USE OUR CHARTS Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right to left and wrong side rows from left to right. A row of squares represents a row of knitting. CHART KEY FIND YOUR SIZE This dolman-sleeve jumper is worked in bands of colour, with a ridge of garter stitch at each colour-change boundary. Mary Henderson’s design features a textured lace…

YOU WILL NEED ◻ Set of 3mm (US 2-3) double-pointed needles (DPNs) (for tam) ◻ 3mm (US 2-3) circular needles, 40cm long ◻ 3.25mm (US 3) needle for cowl cast-off ◻ 9 stitch markers ◻ 28cm plate, for blocking the tam YARN Kelbourne Woolens Andorra (Baby/sport weight; 60% merino wool, 20% Highland wool, 20% mohair; 169m/185yds per 50g skein) Tam:1 x 50g skein of each A Peacock; B French Blue; C Dijon Cowl:A Peacock; 1 x 50g skein B French Blue; 2 x 50g skeins C Dijon; 2 x 50g skeins TENSION 30 sts and 32 rounds to 10cm over Fair Isle pattern on 3mm needles. 28 sts and 36 rounds over speckled rib on 3mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS Kelbourne Woolens www.kelbournewoolens.com Available in the UK from Tangled Yarn 0161…

The term ‘steek’ refers to a set of techniques used in preparation of cutting a knitted fabric. These techniques can involve knitting, sewing, knotting or crochet to reinforce the edge to be cut. Steeking is typically used in Fair Isle knitting, when the fabric has been worked in the round. Steeks are used to create openings in the tube of fabric, such as for armholes, necklines, or the front openings of cardigans and jackets. FUNDAMENTALS A garment is knitted in the round to the shoulders, with extra columns of stitches (steeks) added at the front (for cardigans/jackets), at the neck, and at the armholes. For cardigans, a steek can be introduced either after the lower ribbed hem, or right from the start. The number of stitches in the pattern instructions…