Innholdsfortegnelse for 141 i The Knitter

Creative colourwork abounds in Rowan’s latest seasonal pattern magazine. Its Bookbound design theme, beautifully shot on location in Cambridge, includes both classic and modern Fair Isle styles. ‘Tolkein’, for example, is a long, open cardigan by Martin Storey featuring a graphic stranded colourwork pattern. ‘Eliot’, by Lisa Richardson, has a Fair Isle body with sleeves in Fair Isle and stripes for a patchwork effect. Men’s projects include a turtleneck sweater with a pattern of triangles by Arne and Carlos, and there are lots of timeless striped designs. Textured projects include a cabled wrap, a cropped cable cardigan in Alpaca Soft DK, and a linen stitch jacket. There is also a choice of wardrobe essentials for men and women, such as stocking stitch sweaters, ribbed cardigans and waistcoats, and a striped…

WOOLLINN WONDERS Take a tour of this year’s Woollinn festival with Hey Brownberry’s vlog http://bit.ly/bbwoollinn KNITTING ROCKS! News from the first-ever Heavy Metal Knitting World Championship http://bit.ly/metalknitting LAKELAND LOOKS Behind the scenes on The Fibre Co.’s ‘Borrowdale’ pattern photoshoot http://bit.ly/fibrecoshoot THE FUTURE OF BOHUS Meet Pernille of Angoragarnet, who produces Bohus knitwear in Sweden http://bit.ly/kristyglass…

BOHUS STICKNING is a style of knitting developed in Sweden in the 1930s, and is typified by yoked sweaters combining stranded colourwork with touches of reverse stocking stitch for added texture. Marja de Haan has been inspired by this tradition to create her own cardigan, which uses a beautiful Shetland wool from Uradale Yarns. This comes in a range of organically dyed shades and natural fleece colours. SIZE TENSION 30 sts and 38 rows to 10cm over st st on 2.5mm needles YARN YARN STOCKISTS Uradale Yarns 01595 880689 www.uradale.com For general abbreviations, see p89 NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 2mm (UK 14/US 0) knitting needles 1 pair 2.5mm (UK 13-12/US 0-2) knitting needles 2.5mm (UK 13-12/US 0-2) circular needles, 80cm long Stitch holders 10 (10:11:12) buttons Discover beautiful books…

LARGE SQUARES in two shades of grey form a chequerboard pattern on this men’s sweater by Dario Tubiana. The patterning on the body is created using the intarsia technique, and is paired with plain sleeves. A patch pocket in a contrasting red shade adds a touch of colour to the front. Dario’s garment is knitted in Rowan’s Cocoon, which is a chunky-weight, roving-style yarn that blends merino wool and mohair. It comes in a palette of 21 muted shades. SIZE YARN YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 6) knitting needles 1 pair 6mm (UK 4/US 10) knitting needles 5mm (UK 6/US 6) circular needles, 40cm long, for neck edging Stitch holder or waste yarn Stitch marker TENSION 13 sts and 18 rows…

BY COMBINING an interesting stitch pattern with a super-chunky yarn, Sarah Hatton has created a strikingly contemporary sweater for autumn and winter. The slip stitch pattern on the front and back is knitted on 12mm needles; it’s paired with stocking stitch sleeves. Sarah’s design has a cropped shape and bracelet-length raglan sleeves. She has used an incredibly soft merino yarn from Wool Couture, called Fatt Yarn. It comes in eight shades, including denim, teal, pink and grey. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 10mm (UK 000/US 15) knitting needles 1 pair 12mm (UK -/US 17) knitting needles Stitch holders Safety pins TENSION 8 sts and 11 rows to 10cm over st st and patt using 12mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Wool Couture 01226 414950 www.woolcouturecompany.com BACK Using 10mm needles, cast…

THIS CLASSIC V-neck sweater for men, designed by Annika Andrea Wolke, is worked in two colours of Rowan Felted Tweed. The top half, in red, blends into the bottom blue half through the use of a subtle stranded colourwork pattern around the chest and upper sleeves. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, no more than 40cm long Stitch holders TENSION 24 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over st st on 3.75mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com For general abbreviations, see p89 BLOCKING DIAGRAM BACK Using 3.25mm needles and yarn A, cast on 113 (125:137:149:161:173) sts. Row 1 (RS):…

To advertise in The Knitter Boutique please contact Kerri McKenna on 0117 300 8550 ONLINE Willow Knits www.willowknits.etsy.com mail@willowknits.com 02083 632 884 We specialise in hand-dyed silks for luxury knitting and crochet. Worsted, 4-Ply and Lace weights are available in a wide range of colours. Custom orders are welcome too. GET 10% DISCOUNT ON YOUR ONLINE ORDER USE CODE KNIT10 AT THE CHECKOUT. ONLINE Cambrian Mountains Wool www.cambrianwool.co.uk info@cambrianwool.co.uk A community interest company developing fine yarns from wool grown by the sheep of Mid Wales. Available online and from selected retailers. ONLINE Frangipani 5-ply Guernsey Wool www.guernseywool.co.uk jan@guernseywool.co.uk 01326 240 367 5-ply Guernsey Wool 28 glorious colours to knit your own gansey. ONLINE Wild Atlantic Yarns www.wildatlanticyarns.com info@wildatlanticyarns.com Hand dyed in Donegal, Ireland. Beautiful natural yarns and spinning fibres inspired…

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TIN CAN KNITS is the collaboration of two Canadian designers, Alexa Ludeman and Emily Wessel. They have been publishing their patterns since 2009, and their beautifully presented books are filled with gorgeous, wearable projects for all the family. Their collections include Strange Brew, Mad Colour, and Road Trip. Emily and Alexa are also passionate about helping novice knitters, and their website offers free patterns and tutorials for sweaters, socks, hats, mittens and more. Who inspired you to take up knitting? Alexa: “I’m not quite sure what sparked the idea, but one day, when I was in high school, I decided I would learn to knit. I had always loved crafty things. My mum went out and got me some needles, yarn, and a stitch dictionary (she has always been supportive…

THIS SHORT-SLEEVED raglan T-shirt is worked from the top down and in the round. It is decorated with a patterned panel which uses a combination of stranded colourwork and bobbles for an interesting effect. The neckband, hem and armhole trims are worked in a contrast colour. Jem Arrowsmith’s design is knitted in Illustrious DK, a mix of Falkland wool and British alpaca from West Yorkshire Spinners. It knits up into a fabric with a wonderful bounce and a soft gleam. SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 60cm and 100cm long 1 set 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double-pointed needles (DPNs 4 stitch markers Stitch holders or waste yarn TENSION 19.5 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st worked in the rnd using 4mm needles YARN…

“John Arbon Devonia @jarbontextiles” Alison Craven@ KnittingPins “Travelknitter - baby camel and silk, it is divine!” Janette Budge Shetland Knitwear Designer and Tutor@JanetteBudge “Quince and Co Willet” Carol Sulcoski@Blackbunnyfibrz “Berroco Vintage. I’m sensitive to wool so I thought I could only wear merino but Vintage is awesome.” sanfordeliotknits@sanfordeliotkn1 “Foula wool” Hazel Tindall@HazelTindall “Acadia from The Fibre Company. So nice to work with, nice stitch definition.” Cathy@knit2weave “All of the Schoppel Zauberball Crazy incarnations, including Edition 3 and 6.” MJ Nederlass@Nederlass “Puno petit from Rauma in Norway” Anne Merete@annemeretefjeld “Far by Woolfolk” Jeanette Mobley@JbiscayMobley “North Shire Yarns - 4ply mulberry silk” suzehu@suzehu “all of Ms Monster Creations’ sock bases” future ex mrs. malcolm@califallingdown “Urth Uneek sock. Sooo soft, but very pricey!” Laura Oakley@LauraDOakley “All the southwest colors of ZiaWoolz” MaggieBelize@MaggieBelize GET…

BRITAIN HAS 72 pure breeds of sheep, and many of us will have knitted with at least one of them – perhaps Bluefaced Leicester, Shetland, Masham, Romney or Jacob. Each breed has something unique to offer to knitters, due to differences in their fibre characteristics. So how does anyone interested in using British breed-specific wool go about choosing the right type for their knitting project? This is Dr Zoe Fletcher’s mission: to inform knitters, designers and yarn companies about the incredible variety of sheep breeds in this country, and the special properties their fleece has to offer. Zoe, aka The Woolist, gained her PhD from Manchester School of Art in 2018, specialising in British sheep and fibre qualities for knitwear design. The results of her research were presented at the…

TWISTED RIBBING offers a clingy, tactile fabric, and Helen Metcalfe has used it to great effect on this feminine cardigan. The all-over ribbing pattern is given added interest with a section of twisted cabling around the bottom of the body and sleeves. The Studio Linen yarn comes in cool, muted colours. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles, 80cm long 1 stitch holder 2 stitch markers Cable needle (cn) 6 (6:6:7:7:7:7:7:7) x 20mm buttons TENSION 26 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over chart pattern and twisted rib using 3.75mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Erika Knight www.erikaknight.co.uk c/o Thomas B. Ramsden 01943 872 264 www.tbramsden.co.uk/find-retailernear-you BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHART SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Tw1F: Slip 1 st to cn and hold at front, K1tbl, P1; K1tbl from cn. Tw2B: Slip…

“PULL ON the Sloan Dress over tights or jeans and set out to face the world,” says Norah Gaughan. “This piece is destined for constant year-round wear; on cold winter days, layer it over long sleeves and woollen tights, and in the spring and summer, wear it with sandals. The diamond yoke and turtleneck design elements are runway ready and interesting to work.” SIZE YARN Alternative yarn: John Arbon Knit By Numbers DK (DK weight; 100% organically farmed merino wool; 250m/273yds per 100g skein) KBN115; 7 (8:8:9:10) x 100g skeins NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 40cm long Stitch markers Removable stitch marker TENSION 25 sts and 35 rows to 10cm…

IF YOU are a knitter or crocheter, the chances are that you have a KnitPro knitting needle, hook or accessory in your project bag. KnitPro has swept the globe since its launch ten years ago, but there is so much more to the brand than its high-quality products. At its heart is an inclusive, philanthropic ethos that drives the business. KnitPro is part of a family-run company with a factory in Jaipur in Rajasthan, India, a wonderful city that is more than a thousand years old and is well known for its historic forts. It is also famous for its handicrafts, and its talented workers who pass their skills down from generation to generation - the ideal workforce for KnitPro. In 1988 the group that owns KnitPro started a company…

WILD ATLANTIC YARNS www.wildatlanticyarns.com info@wildatlanticyarns.com Hand dyed in Donegal, Ireland. Beautiful natural yarns and spinning fibres inspired by the rugged landscape of the Wild Atlantic Way. Original patterns and kits available. 100% plastic free packaging. Flat rate worldwide shipping. THE YARN DISPENSARY 01795 597 700 www.theyarndispensary.co.uk We specialise in natural fibres with a focus on supporting British producers and local makers. Find a range of handdyed yarns including Truly Hooked, Qing and Fyberspates, alongside independent brands such as Baa Ram Ewe. We are also exclusive stockists of Marley Yarns – 100% Wensleydale produced locally. Situated in an historic building in the heart of a bustling medieval market town, a visit is sure to delight! FRANGIPANI guernseywool.co.uk 01326 240 367 5-ply Guernsey wool in 28 glorious colours to knit your own…

THE FIBRE Co. set out to create a go-to sweater for everybody - and this is the result! Presented in 13 sizes, from child’s age 1-2 to adult’s size 54-56in, it’s a comfortable, gender-neutral design that anyone will love to wear. This project is knitted in Cumbria, a worsted-weight blend of merino and Masham wool with mohair, which comes in a palette of colours inspired by the Lake District. NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles, 40cm long 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 40cm and 60cm long for child sizes, plus 80cm or 100cm long for adult sizes 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) double-pointed needles (DPNs) for sleeves 4mm (UK 8/US 6) DPNs for sleeves Stitch markers Stitch holder or waste yarn TENSION 20 sts and 27 rnds…

Kate Davies’s new book is aimed at novice knitters, and offers six projects to teach new techniques and construction methods. Kate decided that the designs shouldn’t look like beginner pieces, though, and they are definitely interesting enough to appeal to more experienced knitters, too! The ‘Upstream’ seamless yoked pullover, for example, has a slipped stitch pattern that looks complex but is straightforward to work. Explore top-down raglan knitting with the sleek, striped ‘Downstream’ cardigan, or try side-to-side construction with a pattern for a slouchy textured shrug. The triangular ‘Footfall’ lace shawl introduces the principles and techniques of charted top-down shawl knitting, while modular knitting is used to produce the colourful ‘Skep’ blanket, which is formed from hexagonal motifs. There are links to video tutorials for extra guidance, and every element…

WORKSHOPS 1 SEPTEMBER Edinburgh Crochet for Beginners with Carol Meldrum www.beinspiredfibres.wordpress.com 0131 629 2059 4 SEPTEMBER Nottingham Dye Day www.knitnottingham.co.uk 0115 947 4239 6 SEPT/4 OCT/8 NOV Warrington Knit Your Own Top-Down Jumper www.blacksheepwools.com 01925 764231 7 SEPTEMBER Norwich Fair Isle Hat www.norfolkyarn.co.uk 01603 927034 8 SEPTEMBER Dorking Finishing Techniques www.gilliangladrag.co.uk 01306 898 144 14 SEPTEMBER Sherborne Cast-On and Cast-Off Methods www.theslippedstitch.co.uk 01935 508249 14 SEPTEMBER Chipping Norton Spinning www.thefibreworks.co.uk 01608 645970 14 SEPTEMBER Warrington Beginners Spinning Workshop www.blacksheepwools.com 01925 764231 16 SEPTEMBER Richmond Knit a Colourwork Cowl www.tribeyarns.com 020 8940 0999 18 SEPTEMBER Norwich Colour Workshop www.norfolkyarn.co.uk 01603 927034 19 SEPTEMBER London Autumn Sweater Club www.wildandwoollyshop.co.uk 020 8985 5231 20 SEPTEMBER Warrington Brioche Knitting with Carol Meldrum www.blacksheepwools.com 01925 764231 21 SEPTEMBER Sherborne Cabled Brioche with Fiona Morris www.theslippedstitch.co.uk…

LACE KNITTING MANY KNITTERS admire the beauty and complexity of lace, but believe that it is beyond their own ability to produce such intricate knitted fabrics. This book by Helen James aims to give knitters the skills and confidence to tackle lace designs, by exploring a range of basic and much more complicated motifs. Helen sets out the fundamentals we need for successful lace knitting, beginning by exploring yarn choice. Large swatch photos show the incredibly varied results achievable by using different yarn weights and fibre types. Basic techniques are then covered in detail, with step-by-step instructions and photographs; these include a range of different cast-on and cast-off methods, increases and decreases, different ways to join in new yarns, grafting, and lace blocking. The book presents a brief history of…

THE HEAD-TURNING textures on Oksana Dymyd’s fitted jumper are formed from an unusual stitch pattern, sometimes known as strawberry stitch. The yoked garment is knitted from the top down in the round, and the stitch clusters get bigger as you work downwards. Long cuffs continue the ribbing used behind the clusters. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 2.5mm (UK 13-12/US 1-2) circular needles, 40cm long 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 40cm long 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 60-80cm long 5mm (UK 6/US 8) circular needles, 60-80cm long Stitch marker Stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 28 rounds to 10cm over st st using 4mm needles YARN STOCKISTS DMC www.dmc.com/uk Available from LoveCrafts www.lovecrafts.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M3: (P1, K1, P1) into next st. 2 sts inc’d. M4: (P1, K1, P1,…

“THE DIAGONALS on the broken columns of my pattern are formed using twisted stitches.” explains Emma Vining. “Combining two and three stitch twists slightly raises each column from the background. The diagonal lines are broken up by offset seed stitch textured sections. The sides and drop sleeves of the garment are knitted in seed stitch, with the lower edges and neckband knitted in garter stitch.” SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles Stitch holders Stitch markers Cable needle (cn) TENSION 27 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over Broken Columns pattern using 4mm needles. 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over Seed Stitch pattern using 4mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com…

This pretty triangular shawl combines a delicate lace stitch with a hand-dyed yarn THIS LIGHTWEIGHT shawl by Anniken Allis combines a deep garter stitch section with a lovely lace edging; it has a classic triangular shape with a central spine. It is knitted in Baskerville yarn from Kettle Yarn Co., which is spun in small batches from fine British Gotland and Exmoor Blueface wools, and a touch of silk. It offers a lovely drape and excellent stitch definition, and comes in hand-dyed colours. SIZE Wingspan: 126cm (49½in) Depth: 50cm (19¾in) YARN Kettle Yarn Co. Baskerville (4ply weight; 60% Exmoor Blueface wool, 25% Gotland wool, 15% silk; 400m/437yds per 100g skein) Eventide; 1 x 100g skein NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80cm long Removable stitch marker TENSION…

YARN SUPPLIERS DMC www.dmc.com/uk Available from LoveCrafts www.lovecrafts.com Erika Knight www.erikaknight.co.uk c/o Thomas B. Ramsden 01943 872 264 www.tbramsden.co.uk/ find-retailer-near-you John Arbon Textiles 01598 752490 www.jarbon.com Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com Kettle Yarn Co. www.kettleyarnco.co.uk The Fibre Co. 017687 79 292 www.thefibreco.com Trendsetter Yarns www.trendsetteryarns.com Uradale Yarns 01595 880689 www.uradale.com West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com Wool Couture 01226 414950 www.woolcouturecompany.com BOOK PUBLISHERS CICO Books www.makeetc.com The Crowood Press 01672 520320 www.crowood.com Interweave Press/SewandSo c/o F+W Media 01392 797680 www.fwcommunity.com/uk Search Press 01892 510850 www.searchpress.com…

THE ONE SWEATER project started with a simple idea: to create a gender-neutral knitting pattern in a wide range of sizes; a go-to piece that could be worn and styled in so many ways; a new wardrobe favourite for all the family. It’s the brainchild of Daphne Marinopoulos, the founder of The Fibre Co., whose beautiful yarns are beloved by knitters around the world. The idea behind One Sweater came from a photo essay showing the same pullover being worn by people of many sizes and ages. “The images were powerful, and I was drawn in, wanting to know more about the people who had their own unique looks despite wearing the same garment,” Daphne explains. “This inspired me to introduce a simple sweater design for which we would make…