Innholdsfortegnelse for 173 i The Knitter

Our latest knitwear collection is sure to brighten the gloomiest of winter days! Colourful projects include a beautiful Fair Isle cardigan, a striped lace shawl, a yoked sweater with diamond colourwork, and a jumper with marled stripes. Also in this issue, we explore the artistic colourways of Pigment & Ply, discover the story of Novita’s latest eco-friendly yarn, and go behind the scenes at Ballachly Farm with Graeme Bethune of Caithness Yarns. HAPPY KNITTING! from Kirstie and The Knitter team…

FRENCH FANCIES For yarns and patterns infused with a modern French aesthetic, the brand Along Avec Anna has an exciting choice for keen knitters. Founded by designer Anna Dervout, who is originally from Brittany, the team has a bricks-and-mortar shop in Exeter and an online store, and their products are also available to EU customers through Etsy.com. Along Avec Anna currently has two yarn ranges: a 4ply non-mulesed superwash merino wool, and a fluffy blend of kid mohair and mulberry silk. Both yarns are offered in a choice of delicate chalky pastels, and a warmer rust, red and royal blue. The store also sells exclusive knitting-themed enamel pins, tote bags and stitch markers, plus KnitPro needles and blocking tools. Patterns for women include cardigans, raglan jumpers, yoked sweater and lightweight…

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INSPIRED BY the seedpods of plants, Chloé Elizabeth Birch has designed a wonderful lace panel to decorate this feminine jumper. Her design includes a rollneck, and loose sleeves which are softly gathered at the shoulder. Chloé’s jumper has a smooth, soft, fabric which is knitted in a cotton-merino DK yarn from DROPS Design; this is available in a range of chalky pastels, neutrals and brighter shades. SIZE YARN DROPS Design Cotton Merino (DK weight; 50% superwash Merino wool, 50% cotton; 110m/120yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES Set of 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) double-pointed needles(DPNs)Set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) DPNs4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80cm long1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6)knitting needlesCable needle (cn)Stitch markersStitch holders TENSION 21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using…

NORWEGIAN MITTENS & GLOVES by Annemor Sundbø ANNEMOR SUNDBØ has been collecting, preserving and reconstructing examples of traditional Norwegian knitting since 1983, when she took ownership of a ‘shoddy’ mill which recycled knitting waste. Among the piles of discarded knitwear, she discovered many fascinating examples of cultural treasures displaying local and national traditions, and Annemor has been sharing Norwegian colourwork motifs and styles with knitters around the world ever since. This book explores Norway’s folk art traditions, and discusses how local knitwear motifs and styles spread in popularity across Norway and beyond. There is useful information on knitting colourwork mittens and gloves, including different cuff types, and how to work thumb gussets and glove fingers. There are 28 mitten and glove projects for women, men and children in this book,…

THIS COSY project makes great use of Rowan’s new yarn, Tweed Haze. It’s a chunky-weight mohair-alpaca blend which feels warm yet lightweight, and has a romantic halo. Lisa Richardson’s design has a graphic colourwork yoke pattern using four shades of Tweed Haze, and is knitted in the round. SIZE YARN Rowan Tweed Haze (Chunky weight; 40% mohair, 39% alpaca, 10% polyamide, 8% cotton, 3% polyester; 120m/131yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 5.5mm (UK 5/US 9) circular needles, no more than 80 (80:100:100:120:120:150:150:150) cm long 6mm (UK 4/US 10) circular needles, no more than 80 (80:100:100:120:120:150:150:150) cm long 1 set of 5.5mm (UK 5/US 9) double-pointed needles (DPNs) 1 set of 6mm (UK 4/US 10) DPNs TENSION 14 sts and 20 rounds to 10cm over plain st st using 6mm…

DELICATE COLUMNS of mock cables are paired with a chevron textured stitch on this neat jumper by Sarah Hatton. Mock cables are also used to define the raglan seams, and bring a decorative look to the neck. It’s knitted in Novita’s Woolly Wood, which gives a smooth fabric with a soft sheen. This is available in 10 natured-inspired hues. SIZE YARN Novita Woolly Wood (DK weight; 70% Tencel modal, 30% Merino wool; 225m/246yds per 100g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3)knitting needles1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6)knitting needles3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circularneedles, 40cm longStitch holdersStitch markers TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using 4mm needles. 25 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over pattern using 4mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS Novita www.novitaknits.com…

DEBBIE BLISS has combined two of her yarns - the tweedy Fine Donegal, and the mohair-silk Angel - to create this relaxed V-neck sweater. Its ombre colour sequence is created by working stripes with yarn held double stranded, sliding from one shade into the next. The inspiration for design came from the landscape of East Brampton Moor in England’s Peak District. SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6)knitting needles1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7)knitting needlesStitch holdersSafety pin TENSION 20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st on 4.5mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Debbie Bliss c/o Love Crafts www.lovecrafts.com For general abbreviations, see p89 YARN Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal (4ply weight; 95% wool, 5% cashmere; 380m/416yds per 100g ball) Debbie Bliss Angel (Lace weight; 70% mohair, 30%…

Jennie Atkinson Jennie has a worldwide fanbase, thanks to her feminine designs which have appeared in Vogue Knitting, The Knitter and Rowan’s magazines. This month, Jennie has created a neat, tie-front cardigan which is knitted in a smooth cotton yarn. You can find Jennie’s pattern on p68. Mary Henderson Mary is passionate about traditional Scottish knitting patterns, and she has won a firm following thanks to her intricate Fair Isle designs and delicate lace. Mary’s latest pattern for The Knitter is a Fair Isle cardigan which uses a stunning colour palette. Turn to p8. Sarah Hatton Sarah honed her skills as part of Rowan’s in-house design team, and she is now an independent designer who creates patterns for knitting magazines and yarn brands. We have two designs from Sarah this…

RAILWAY YARNS is a friendly, colourful independent yarn store based in Ledbury, the historic market town in Herefordshire. It’s run by Gillian Orford, whose love of knitting inspired her to open her very own yarn shop. Gillian stocks a lovely range of yarns and tools, and she also hosts knit and natter sessions for local crafters, as well as offering a wide range of workshops in her crafting room. We chatted with Gillian about what life is like as the owner of a local yarn store. How did you come to run a yarn store? “I’ve been knitting nearly all my life and have always wanted to own a yarn store. I finally took the plunge in 2020, when moving house and job didn’t coincide, and I lost my job.…

THESE SOCKS by Caroline Birkett feature narrow stripes paired with solid-colour heels, cuffs and rounded wedge toes. Caroline has added a band of arrowhead lace below the cuffs, which brings a feminine look to her design. The project has been knitted in two shades of Scheepjes Metropolis, a classic sock yarn which comes in an huge choice of 80 different colours. SIZE YARN Scheepjes Metropolis (4ply weight; 75% extra fine Merino wool, 25% nylon; 200m/219yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES Set of 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) double-pointed needles (DPNs), or 2.75mm circular needles, 80cm long, for Magic Loop method Stitch markers TENSION 28 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over st st on 2.75mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com For general abbreviations, see p89 STITCH PATTERNS LITTLE ARROWHEAD LACE…

BRONAGH MISKELLY has combined two complementary colourways of hand-dyed Nene 4ply from RiverKnits - the semi-solid Rost, and the more variegated Navvy - to produce a sophisticated effect on this shawl. The contrasting colours and lace stitch patterns form stripes on the triangular design, which is worked top-down starting with a garter tab cast-on. SIZE Wingspan: 181cm (71 in) Depth: 90cm (35 in) YARN Riverknits Nene 4 Ply (4ply weight; 100% Bluefaced Leicester wool; 400m/420yds per 100g skein) A Rost; 1 x 100g skein B Navvy; 1 x 100g skein NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) circular needles, 80-100cm long 4mm (UK 8/US G-6) crochet hook Waste yarn for provisional cast-on Stitch markers TENSION 24 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over st st using 3.5mm needles YARN STOCKISTS…

“THESE DANCING grannies represent women’s power with memories of the fight for women’s rights, the hippie days, the goddesses of destiny, enticing lady dancers, troll women, and rock’n roll,” explains designer Annemor Sundbø. “I wanted to honour Annichen Sibbern for including motifs of women dancing in the book Norwegian Sweater Designs that she published in 1929. In a later edition, she wrote that the previous edition had sold out: “I hope and believe that these patterns - despite all the fashion trends - will always be used and preserved because they are good Norwegian art.” SIZE Actual hand circumference: 23cm (9in) YARN Hifa (Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk) Ask (Sport weight; 100% wool; 315m/344yds per 100g skein) A Gul (6118); 1 x 100g skein B M rkLilla(6138); 1x100gskein Alternative yarn: John Arbon Yarnadelic…

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THIS NEAT, cropped cardigan has a luxuriously soft feel and an appealing lustre and drape, thanks to the use of Naturally Soft 4ply yarn from KC Collection - read more about this special yarn on page 5 of this supplement. The design is worked in reverse stocking stitch, with yoke sections in stocking stitch, and cable panels on the right and left front. SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3)knitting needles1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2)knitting needlesCable needle (cn)3 x 15mm buttons TENSION 28sts and 36 rows to 10cm over rev st st and st st on 3.25mm needles. Cable Panel of 50 sts measures approximately 13cm. YARN KC Collection Naturally Soft 4ply (4ply weight; 90% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 10% cashmere; 190m/207yds per 50g ball) YARN STOCKISTS…

THIS CARDIGAN begins with a corrugated rib band knitted in rows, then is joined with a section of steek stitches to work in the round to the armholes. Once the sleeves are knitted, they are joined to the body to work the yoke, ending with short-row shaping at the back neck. The corrugated rib front bands are fastened with hidden snaps and buttons sewn on top. “The buttons are positioned mid-chest to give a ‘frock coat’ fit: the top is slightly open, and the lower half falls apart to give an easy fit,” explains Mary Henderson. SIZE YARN John Arbon Textiles Appledore DK (DK weight; 40% Devon Closewool, 40% Romney wool, 20% Exmoor Blueface wool; 250m/278yds per 100g skein) CHARTS NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 60-80cm…

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“THERE IS something magical about being able to make something with just some yarn, needles and my hands,” says Jessica Sharpe, the woman behind the Pigment & Ply artisan yarn brand. “I really love the process of knitting each stitch and watching the fabric grow and change.” Jessica’s enjoyment of the craft began at a young age, when her mother taught her how to knit - but little did she know that this hobby would become her living. It was during her art foundation course, which she started at the age of 18, that Jessica’s hobby became a passion, attending a local knitting club each week with her mum. Later, she went on to study for a fashion degree at Kingston University, specialising in knitwear design. “I was drawn to…

“THIS VINTAGE CUT jacket has raglan sleeves and simple openwork along the body,” explains Soraya García. “It has been designed with a cropped length and a slightly oversized fit, but you can knit it in the style that best suits you. Its V-neck at the front and the boat neck on the back allow you to wear this garment front to back or vice versa.” Soraya’s design is knitted in Signature 4ply from West Yorkshire Spinners, which comes in a huge choice of solid and variegated colourways. SIZE YARN West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply (4ply weight; 75% wool, 25% nylon; 400m/437yds per 100g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.5mm (UK 9-10/US 4) circular needles, 80cm long 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 80cm long Stitch markers, including removable markers Stitch holders…

“KNITTED IN A 4PLY COTTON YARN, THIS DESIGN HAS A LIGHTWEIGHT, SOFT FABRIC” THIS CROPPED, raglan cardigan has been designed by Jennie Atkinson. It features deep sleeve cuff s worked in a textured ridge pattern; this is also used for the lower hem, front bands and the belt ties, which are shaped using short rows. Jennie’s design is knitted in Rowan’s Summerlite 4ply, a smooth, matt cotton yarn which comes in a wide choice of pastel and bright shades. SIZE YARN Rowan Summerlite 4ply (4ply weight; 100% cotton; 175m/191yds per 50g ball) BLOCKING DIAGRAM NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles,40cm longStitch holdersStitch markers TENSION 24 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st…

SARAH HATTON has designed this jacket for little boys and girls - the pattern instructions explain how to work the buttonholes on either the right or left front band, depending on your choice. The textured stitch pattern incorporates columns of twisted stitches, which form a checker board-style fabric. This is complemented by simple cables next to the button bands. SIZE YARN West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Pure (DK weight; 100% Falkland Island wool; 112m/122yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3)knitting needles1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6)knitting needlesCable needle (cn)5 x 20mm buttons TENSION 24 sts and 31 rows to 10cm over Main Patt using 4mm needles YARN STOCKISTS West Yorkshire Spinners www.wyspinners.com 01535 664500 SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS RT: Right Twist – knit into front of…

Issue 172 Cabled jumper Colourwork poncho Fair Isle sweater Lace shawl Unisex textured cardigan Latvian scarf Slip stitch cowl and hat Twisted stitch cardigan Embroidered jumper Intarsia jacket SEE THE PATTERNS IN DETAIL HERE http://bit.ly/RAVTKN Issue 171 Cabled sweater Tartan coat Wrap cardigan Tartan scarf Mock cable hat Colourwork headband Floral shawl Intarsia cardigan Slip stitch cardigan Cable sweater Ribbed cardigan Issue 170 Fair Isle jumper Shawl-collar sweater Fair Isle tam, scarf & wristwarmers Cabled cowl Colourwork sweater Lace jumper Poncho Cabled jumper Socks Top-down raglan cardigan Issue 169 Fair Isle cowl & mitts Cabled cardigan Intarsia sweater Gloves Lace shawl Fair Isle legwarmers Socks Cabled jumper Child’s gansey Fair Isle yoked jumper Modular shawl Poncho Digital copies are available from issue 11 Once you’ve downloaded an issue, you can…

KING COLE is a British yarn brand with a long and proud history, whose products have been loved by generations of knitters. Founded in 1935, the family-owned business has long been admired by its customers for its wide range of practical, quality yarns, and its support for knitters of all skill levels. The company has always looked to innovate and inspire its customers, and this autumn saw the launch of a brand-new initiative, called the KC Collection. Aimed at discerning knitters who like to work with natural, luxurious and British produced fibres, the KC Collection is an exciting new venture for the Skipton-based company. “King Cole as a brand has always been seen as approachable and suitable for everyday knitting; we do lots of natural fibres, but we wanted to…