Innholdsfortegnelse for 210 i The Knitter

Outi Kater Outi is a Finnish designer who has lived for many years in Shetland and in Ireland. She draws inspiration from Nordic and Baltic crafts. Her latest design for us is a yoked sweater using a traditional Finnish colour combination, which is on p8. Caroline Birkett Caroline has a degree in textile design and a postgraduate diploma in knitwear design. Formerly head of design for a luxury knitwear brand, she now produces handknit patterns. Her ‘Celestine’ socks with an elegant herringbone pattern are on p41. Mary Henderson Mary is passionate about traditional Scottish knitting patterns, and is much admired for her intricate Fair Isle designs and delicate lace. This month, she has created a Fair Isle cardigan in a palette of autumnal colours for our special supplement. Sarah Hatton…

Rowan’s Moordale yarn, a sumptuous DK blend of British wool and alpaca, has a palette of 18 warm, rich shades, and these colours have been used to great effect in the new pattern collection, Moordale Accessories. Designers including Georgia Farrell, Martin Storey and Lisa Richardson have created 11 projects, mostly using stranded colourwork, slip stitch patterns and stripes. There’s a long scarf with a mesmerising circle motifs in three colours, and a beret, mittens, cowl and long mitts using Fair Isle-inspired patterns. The lovely ‘Herdwick’ poncho combines twocolour stripes with a deep colourwork border of stylised flowers. Other projects include a garter stripe poncho, a simple textured beanie and cowl, a cosy wrap with a geometric diamond pattern, and a smart shoulder bag worked in a three-colour slip stitch pattern.…

Could you tell us a little bit about yourself? “I live on Uradale Farm in Shetland, where I toggle between farm work, knitwear design, publishing work and my academic work (I teach by video at the Justus Liebig University of Giessen in Germany, but am also affiliated with The University of the Highlands and Islands). I started designing knitwear in 2020, and so far I have published 38 designs.” How would you describe your design style? “I like to combine traditions and techniques. This might be a reflection of my own mixed heritage, as well as the fact that I grew up and have lived in various places in the world. I also like to play with simplicity: the effect of just a limited set of motifs or stitches. And…

ERIKA KNIGHT Moorland Mohair Shade pictured Exmoor Brown (12) Skein weight/length 100g/420m Needle size 2-3mm (UK 14-11/US 0-2) Tension 30-35 sts and 36 rows to 10cm Fibre content 80% wool, 20% mohair Care Hand wash RRP £14.50 Contact www.erikaknight.com This brand-new yarn is a blend of non-superwash Bluefaced Leicester wool and mohair that has been developed for sock knitting. Offering strength and durability, as well as an impressive softness, lustre and fine halo, it’s a fantastic choice for socks and lightweight garments too. Spun in Yorkshire, it is dyed in 12 elegant shades inspired by British landscapes. WOOL COUTURE The Jumbo Yarn Shade pictured Natural Grey Ball weight/length 100g/30m Needle size 10-25mm (UK 000/US 15-50) Tension 6.5 sts and 9 rows to 10cm Fibre content 100% wool Care Hand wash…

STITCH PATTERN HERRINGBONE RIB (15-st repeat) Rnd 1: *P1, K1, yo, Sl 1, K2, psso, P2, K1, (yo, Sl 1, K2, psso) twice, P1; rep from * to end of rnd. Rnd 2: P1, K2, slip 2 sts just worked back to the left needle, pass third st on the left needle over 2 sts just worked, slip those 2 sts back to the right needle, yo, K1, P2, (K2, slip 2 sts just worked back to the left needle, pass third st on the left needle over 2 sts just worked, slip those 2 sts back to the right needle, yo) twice, K1, P1; rep from * to end of rnd. LEFT SOCK CUFF Using 2.5mm DPNs and yarn A, cast on 60 (76) sts. Pm and join to…

BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 206 (214:230:238:254:262:270:278:294) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form rib. Cont in rib until work meas 6cm, inc 1 st at each end of last row and ending with RS facing for next row. 208 (216:232:240:256:264:272:280:296) sts Change to 4mm needles. Now work in patt, placing cable panels as folls: Row 1 (RS): *K5 (6:8:9:11:12:13:14:16), work next 12 sts as row 1 of Narrow Cable Panel Chart, K5 (6:8:9:11:12:13:14:16), work next 40 sts as row 1 of Wide Cable Panel Chart; rep from * twice more, K5 (6:8:9:11:12:13: 14:16), work next 12 sts as row 1 of Narrow Cable Panel Chart, K5 (6:8:9:11:12:13:14:16). Row 2:…

BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 103 (115:127:137:149:159) sts. Row 1: K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. This row sets moss stitch. Work 9 (9:9:11:11:11) more rows in moss st as set. Change to 4mm needles Beg with a K row, work in st st until work meas 19 (20:21:22:23:24) cm, ending after a WS row. Change to 3.25mm needles. Work 5 rows in moss st. Purl 1 row. Change to 4mm needles. SET TEXTURED PATT Row 1 (RS): P4 (2:4:5:3:4), *P1, K2tog, yo, P1, yo, K2tog tbl, P2; rep from * to last 11 (9:11:12:10:11) sts, P1, K2tog, yo, P1, yo, K2tog tbl, P1, P4 (2:4:5:3:4). Row 2: K4 (2:4:5:3:4) K1, P1, K3, P1, K1, *K2, P1, K3, P1, K1; rep from * to last 4 (2:4:5:3:4)…

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SPECIAL TECHNIQUES GERMAN SHORT ROWS German short-row shaping is worked back and forth to raise the back neckline and improve the fit. On RS: Work to the turning point indicated in the pattern. Turn work. With yarn in front, slip the first stitch from the LH needle purlwise onto the RH needle. Pull the working yarn tight up and over the RH needle to the back of work and bring it between the needles to the front again, ready for purling. The slipped stitch looks like it has two legs – this is a double stitch (DS). Keeping the double stitch tight, continue to WS row. On WS: Work to the turning point indicated in the pattern. Turn work. With yarn in front, slip the first stitch from the LH…

“RHIANNON WAS a great queen from Welsh mythology, and this dramatic hap shawl is named in her honour,” explains Kath Andrews. “It uses a traditional hap shawl construction, beginning with the central square, from which stitches are picked up all around to work the two borders. Once these are finished the knitted-on edging is added.” This is the fourth and final instalment of Kath’s knitalong pattern, which began in Issue 207. PATTERN NOTES This is a knitted-on edging, and joining stitches (JS) are all worked at the end of RS rows by knitting the last stitch of the edging together with the next live stitch of the shawl border. In the Edging Corner Pattern a mix of short-row techniques are used to create the neatest and smoothest corner: At the…

BACK Using 3.25mm needles and yarn A, cast on 117 (129:141:153:165) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, (P1, K1) to last st, K1 Row 2: K1, (P1, K1) to end. Rep these 2 rows until rib measures 5.5cm, ending after Row 1. Next row (WS inc): P6 (8:7:10:9), *M1pw, P15 (16:18:19:21); rep from * to last 6 (9:8:10:9) sts, M1pw, P to end. 125 (137:149:161:173) sts. Change to 4mm needles. Beg with a K row, work 4 rows in st st. Change to yarn B. Note: Take care not to pull the yarn too tightly across WS of work when working the slip stitch rows. Also, carry the colour not in use loosely up the side of the work, weaving in on the edge stitch at the beginning of RS rows.…

SOFT FOCUS The British yarn company By Laxtons has developed an exciting new yarn for its SheepSoft range, called Fibresoft. It is spun in Yorkshire from By Laxtons’ signature blend of soft Bluefaced Leicester wool and durable Masham wool, using a chainette construction to give a super-chunky yarn that offers lofty warmth and softness without the weight. It’s available in five delicate heathered hues inspired by Yorkshire landscapes, and costs £9.95 per 50g/65m ball. Accompanying patterns using Fibresoft cost £5 each, and include a beautiful V-neck cable sweater, a textured patchwork blanket, a moss stitch muffler, and a lace vest which looks so striking knitted in a super-chunky yarn. These designs are also available as complete knitting kits. www.bylaxtons.co.uk Rainbow knit Yarnsmiths’ new Merino DK yarn is soft, smooth and comes in…

ChiaoGoo’s Mini Shortie interchangeable sets are teeny-tiny - not only are the needle tips very small, but they are also the world’s shortest interchangeables! Needle sizes range from 2mm to 3.25mm, in lengths of 5cm (2in) and 8cm (3in), and the three cables enable you to make 23cm (9in) to 36cm (14in) circulars. The needle tips are produced from surgical stainless steel, and are impressively smooth and solid. The joint between the tip and cable feels tight and secure. Each set includes end stoppers, tightening keys, connectors, stitch markers and a mini needle gauge, in a red, pocket-sized nylon fabric pouch. With such short cables, these needles are ideal for short-circumference projects, and we’ve found them to be fantastic for sock knitting. The finely pointed tips are excellent for intricate…

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SHAWL BORDER Using 4mm needles and yarn A, cast on 130 sts. Row 1 (RS): Knit to end. Row 2 (WS): Knit to end. Rows 3 to 6: Knit to end. MAIN SHAWL Pattern note: Shawl is worked in garter stitch throughout. Decreases are worked at the beginning of the next and every following fourth row throughout. Row 7 (RS dec): K2, K2tog tbl, knit to end. 129 sts. Rows 8 to 10: Knit to end. Row 11 (RS dec): K2, K2tog tbl, knit to end. 128 sts. Rows 12 to 14: Knit to end. Row 15 (RS dec): K2, Sl 1, K2tog tbl, psso, knit to end. 126 sts. Row 16: Knit to end. Now work 44-row stripe pattern, changing colours as given in Horizontal Stripe Chart. Continue decreasing…

BACK Using 4mm needles, cast on 106 (114:130:138:146:162) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end Row 2: *P2, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2. These 2 rows set rib. Work 8 (8:8:9:9:9) cm in rib, ending with WS facing for next row. Next row: (Rib 1, M1) 1 (0:0:0:0) time, rib 6 (8:9:6:5:4), [M1, rib 13 (14:16:14:15:17)] 7 (7:7:9:9:9) times, M1, rib 7 (8:9:6:6:5), (M1, rib 1) 1 (0:0:0:0) time. 116 (122:138:148:156:172) sts. Change to 5mm needles Row 1 (RS): P2 (5:3:1:5:3), beg with stitch 10 (10:17:10:10:17), work to end of first rep of Patt Repeat A, work Patt Repeat A another 2 (2:3:3:3:4) times, work sts 27 to 36 once, work Patt Repeat B 2 (2:3:3:3:4) times, then work sts 37…

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BACK Using 3.5mm needles and yarn A, cast on 102 (122:142:162) sts. Work in K1, P1 rib until piece measures 6.5cm from cast-on edge. Begin knitting the intarsia chart as follows for your size: Size 1 (Chart B) Work rows 1 to 84 of Chart B, then work rows 1 to 50 once more. Size 2 (Chart A) Work rows 1 to 84 of Chart A, then work rows 1 to 50 once more. Size 3 (Chart B) Work rows 1 to 84 of Chart B, then work rows 1 to 78 once more. Size 4 (Chart A) Work rows 1 to 84 of Chart A, then work rows 1 to 78 once more. All sizes BACK NECKLINE AND SHOULDERS Next row (RS): K27 (37:45:54) (right shoulder), cast off 48…

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES RUSSIAN CAST-OFF K2, *slip both stitches back to LH needle, K2tog tbl, K1; rep from * to end. ADDING BEADS USING A CROCHET HOOK Place bead on the crochet hook, using the crochet hook lift next stitch off the LH needle and slip the bead onto the stitch, then replace it on the LH needle and knit it, securing the bead in place. PATTERN NOTES All slip stitches are slipped purlwise with yarn in front. CHART PATTERNS Note: Only RS rows are charted. Work all WS rows as set in the pattern. CHART A Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, K1, (K2, K2tog, [K1, yo] twice, K1, SSK, K3), K1. Row 2 (WS and all following WS rows): Sl 1, K1, P to last 2 sts, K2. Row 3:…

STITCH PATTERNS SLEEVE PATTERN Row 1: K11 (11:12:13:14), pm, P2, K18, P2, pm, K to end. Row 2: P to mrk, slm, K2, P18, K2, slm, P to end. Row 3: K to mrk, slm, P2, K18, P2, slm, K to end. Row 4: P to mrk, slm, K2, P18, K2, slm, P to end. Rows 5-28: Work as rows 3-4. Row 29: Purl. Row 30: As row 2. Rows 31-56: Work as rows 1-2. Row 57: As row 1. Row 58: Knit. Rows 1-58 set pattern and are repeated. BACK Using 4mm needles, cast on 94 (102:110:118:126) sts. Row 1: (K2, P2) to last 2 sts, K2. Row 2: (P2, K2) to last 2 sts, P2. Work a further 18 rows in rib as set, inc 1 (0:0:0:1) st…

Issue 209 Cabled sweater • Plaid jumper • Shetland lace wrap • Fair Isle mitts • Textured cardigan • Brioche shawl • Men’s gansey • Intarsia jumper • Brioche cowl • Bolster • Brioche cardigan • Colourwork jumper Issue 208 Cable yoked sweater • Fair Isle cardigan • Intarsia cardigan • Balaclava & mitts • Lace & cable jumper • Fair Isle hot water bottle cosy • Intarsia jumper • Bag • Sheep toy • Nordic yoked sweater Issue 207 Brioche cowl • Cabled jacket • Fair Isle top • Lace shawl • Angel decorations • Men’s mittens • Cabled sweater • Men’s sweater v Cable & lace socks • Swedish socks • Tote bag • Advent calendar Issue 206 Cabled sweater • Colourwork tank top • Lace jumper •…