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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 magazines and yarn brands. Her latest design is a chic textured cardigan, which is the star of our special supplement. Bronagh Miskelly Designer, writer and technical editor Bronagh has had her designs published in a range of magazines, and is closely involved with the UK Hand Knitting Association. Her elegant lace shawl, ‘Giverny’, uses a special hand-dyed shawl. Turn to p54. Dario Tubiana Italian designer Dario loves to play with colourwork, construction and stitches to create sweaters and accessories that will bring a smile to your face! Dario’s modern cabled ‘Porto Venere’ jumper, in a gorgeous blend of wool, alpaca and linen, can be found on…

Make the most of those odds and ends of yarn in your knitting basket with this wonderfully creative book from the team at Laine. A host of international designers have used scrap yarns in fascinating ways - some designs are made entirely from scraps, while others use them to add eye-catching details. There are lots of sweater projects in the book, using small amounts of contrast yarns to create colourwork yokes, textured accents and embroidered embellishments. Other designs use multiple colours to produce gradient effects, multicoloured stripes and slip stitch patterning. Smaller stashbusting projects include colourful socks, scarves, shawls, headbands, mittens, collars and an array of hats. There’s a fabulous Fair Isle bum bag, a bobbled cushion, a linen stitch tote bag, handy zipped pouches, and dinky crochet pincushions. Digital…

Q I’m never quite sure what to do with the ribbed sections of my knitted garments when it comes to blocking them. Any advice? Ribbing, like cables, is supposed A to ‘pop’ a little, and it is meant to be elastic, drawing in the fabric at the hip, neck, wrists and so on. Blocking ribbed sections can flatten the stitch definition, leaving it looking rather forlorn, and completely eradicating any natural stretch that the rib may have. Before you pin out your knit to the required shape and dimensions, take each end of the rib and give it a gentle stretch lengthwise (1). This will ensure that when you lay it out, any widthways stretch will have been eliminated. Once you have pinned out the rest of the work, make…

WORKSHOPS 23 MAY Warrington Beginners Continental Knitting www.blacksheepwools.com 01925 764231 24 MAY Faversham Introduction to Lace with Bronagh Miskelly www.theyarndispensary.co.uk 01795 533812 24 MAY Exeter Toe-Up Socks www.woolontheexe.com 01392 669015 25 MAY London Assigned Pooling: Colour-driven stitches with The Wool Kitchen www.wildandwoollyshop.co.uk 020 8985 5231 31 MAY Exeter Knitted Lace of Estonia www.woolontheexe.com 01392 669015 4 JUNE Chesterblade, Somerset Toe Up Socks www.allabouttheyarn.co.uk 01749 880440 6 JUNE Warrington Professional Finishing with Sarah Hatton www.blacksheepwools.com 01925 764231 7 & 21 JUNE & 5 JULY Lewes Toe Up Sock Knitting www.idashouse.co.uk 01883 345220 8 JUNE Lower Pilsley, Derbys Brioche with Jo Shaw www.nibblesneedlesandhooks.co.uk 9 JUNE Exeter Drop Spindling www.woolontheexe.com 01392 669015 14 JUNE Oxford Intarsia Knitting www.oxfordyarn.com 01865 604112 21 JUNE Loughborough Knitwear Finishing Techniques with Nicki Merrall www.beingknitterly.co.uk 22 JUNE Renishaw,…

CHART PATTERN Rnd 1: K3, P2, Tw2Fb, Tw2Bb, (P2, Tw2B) 3 times, P2, Tw2Fb, Tw2Bb, P2, K3. Rnd 2: K3, P2, Tw3Bb, P3, (K2tbl, P2) 3 times, P1, Tw3Fb, P2, K3. Rnd 3: K3, P2, Tw2F, P3, (Tw2Bb, Tw2Fb) 3 times, P3, Tw2B, P2, K3. Rnd 4: K3, P2, K2tbl, P3, K1tbl, (P2, K2tbl) 2 times, P2, K1tbl, P3, K2tbl, P2, K3. Rnd 5: K3, P2, Tw2F, P2, Tw2Bb, P2, Tw2B, P2, Tw2F, P2, Tw2Fb, P2, Tw2B, P2, K3. Rnd 6: K3, P2, K2tbl, P2, K1tbl, P3, K2tbl, P2, K2tbl, P3, K1tbl, P2, K2tbl, P2, K3. Rnd 7: K3, P2, Tw2F, P2, K1tbl, P2, (Tw2Bb, Tw2Fb) 2 times, P2, K1tbl, P2, Tw2B, P2, K3. Rnd 8: K3, P2, K2tbl, (P2, K1tbl) 2 times, P2, K2tbl, (P2, K1tbl) 2 times, P2,…

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BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 127 (137:149:159:171) sts. Row 1 (RS): P1, *K1tbl, P1; rep from * to end. Row 2: K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form rib. Work in rib for a further 18 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. Change to 4mm needles. Now work in patt, placing Body Panel Chart as folls: Row 1 (RS): K12 (17:23:28:34), work next 103 sts as row 1 of chart for body panel, K12 (17:23:28:34). Row 2: P12 (17:23:28:34), work next 103 sts as row 2 of chart for body panel, P12 (17:23:28:34). These 2 rows set the sts – central section in patt from chart for body panel and st st at each side. Keeping sts correct as now set and…

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PATTERN NOTE When shaping raglans, work shapings as set below: Row 1 (RS): K1, Sl 1, K1, psso, patt to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. Row 2 (WS): P1, P2tog, patt to last 3 sts, P2tog tbl, P1. BACK Using 4mm needles, cast on 82 (90:102:114:122) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2 (WS): *P2, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2. These 2 rows set rib. Cont in rib until work meas 5 (5:5:6:6) cm, ending with WS facing for next row. Work row 2 once more, dec 0 (0:1:1:0) st and inc 1 (1:0:0:1) st at end of row. 83 (91:101:113:123) sts. Change to 4.5mm needles. Row 1: K4 (4:1:3:4), *yf, slip next 3 sts, yb, K1; rep from…

PATTERN NOTES INCREASE TIP To work out how to increase evenly, count the total number of sts on the needle (e.g. 80 sts) and divide by the number of increases to be made (e.g. 16) = 5. In this example, increase by making 1 yarnover after each 5th stitch. On the next round knit the yarnovers twisted to avoid holes. DECREASE TIP (FOR SLEEVES) Decrease 1 stitch on each side of the stitch marker as follows: Work until there are 3 sts left before mrk, K2tog, K2 (mrk sits between these 2 sts), skpo. 2 sts dec’d. NECK Using 3mm circular needles or DPNs and yarn A, cast on 80 (80:84:84:88:88) sts. Pm and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts. Knit 1 round. Work…

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PATTERN NOTE When working shaping in the lace sections, ensure that any yarnover has a corresponding decrease in the pattern, and only work yarnovers when you are at least two stitches in from the edge. LACE PATTERN Row 1 (RS): K1, yo, K2, *K2, K2tog, K1, P1, K1, SSK, K4, yo, K1, yo, K2; rep from * to last 14 sts, K2, K2tog, K1, P1, K1, SSK, K4, yo, K1. Row 2 (WS): P7, K1, P1, K1, P3, *P10, K1, P1, K1, P3; rep from * to last 4 sts, P4. Row 3: K2, yo, K1, *K2, K2tog, K1, P1, K1, SSK, (K3, yo) twice, K1; rep from * to last 14 sts, K2, K2tog, K1, P1, K1, SSK, K3, yo, K2. Row 4: Rep row 2. Row 5: K3,…

Rowan’s newest yarn is Cotton Trio, an appealing 4ply blend of cotton, wool and alpaca which is light, soft and elegant. To introduce Cotton Trio to knitters, Rowan has published Windswept, a book of 10 projects designed for lazy summer days. Cardigans in the collection include a cropped cable and lace design by Martin Storey, a sideways-knit project with bands of texture, and a button-up sleeveless waistcoat fromGeorgiaFarrell. There’s a lacy striped jumper with picot hems, and a long, draping wrap with a modern lace pattern by Chloe Thurlow. Summery tops include ‘Lawn’, a loose-fit tee with a drop-stitch fabric, a V-neck vest with a panel of lace and spaghetti straps, a cute scoop-neck tank top, and ‘Switch’, a V-neck top which has an airy, all-over lace pattern and i-cord…

KING COLE Luxury Yak DK Shade pictured Juniper (5123) Ball weight/length 50g/110m Needle size 4mm (UK 8/US 6) Tension 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm Fibre content 85% Merino wool, 15% yak Care Machine wash 30°C RRP £10.99 Contact www.kingcole.com King Cole worked closely with Himalayan yak herders and artisans to develop this exquisite new yarn. Blending yak fibre and Merino wool, it offers exceptional softness, warmth and comfort. With a buttery-soft feel, it’s a dream to work with, and the smooth knitted fabric has well defined stitches and a good drape. The palette offers 12 contemporary colours. WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS Solstice Shade pictured Vine (1250) Skein weight/length 100g/400m Needle size 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) Tension 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm Fibre content 70% Falkland Islands wool,…

LACE PATTERN (also shown in chart) Row 1 (RS): *P1, K2tog, yo, P1, K2tog, K4, yo, P1, yo, K4, SSK, P1, yo, SSK; rep from * to last st, P1. Row 2 (WS): K1, *P2, P2tog tbl, P4, yo, P1, K1, P1, yo, P4, P2tog, P2, K1; rep from * to end. Row 3: *P1, K1, K2tog, K4, yo, K2, P1, K2, yo, K4, SSK, K1; rep from * to last st, P1. Row 4: K1, *P2tog tbl, P4, yo, P3, K1, P3, yo, P4, P2tog, K1; rep from * to end. Row 5: *P1, K3, K2tog, K4, yo, P1, yo, K4, SSK, K3; rep from * to last st, P1. Row 6: K1, *P2, P2tog tbl, P4, yo, P1, K1, P1, yo, P4, P2tog, P2, K1; rep from *…

PATTERN NOTES The back and front are worked in rows on circular needles so that the single-colour rows can be worked from either end, reducing the need to cut the yarn. Attach any new colour by knitting in the ends for 3 or 4 sts to give a secure even finish. Use the long-tail cast-on method unless otherwise noted. BACK Using 2.75 circular needles and yarn A, cast on 121 (133:145:157:169:181:193:205:217) sts. Knit 1 WS row. Work Rows 1-22 of Chart A. Change to 3mm circular needles. Sizes 1-4 only Work Rows 1-68 of Chart C twice, then work Rows 1-22 of Chart C once more. Sizes 5–9 only (Work Rows 1-68 of Chart C, then work Rows 1-22 of Chart C) twice. All sizes Break yarn B and continue…

WHEN GEORGIE Wager chose to gift her father four Gotland sheep for his 70th birthday, it wasn’t just a thoughtful present - it was the start of something special for their family. This little flock soon became the foundation of a growing passion, and today Catlow Yarns produces hand-knitting yarns, fleece and roving from its Gotland sheep, which live in the picturesque hills of Pendle, Lancashire. “I selected Gotlands because of their valuable fleece, which is renowned for its soft, silky and lustrous fleece, making it highly sought-after by spinners and knitters,” Georgie explains. “Originating from serene Scandinavian landscapes, the Gotland breed was first introduced to the UK in the 1970s, and is renowned for its enchanting silvery curls that exude a natural lustre. Here at Catlow Yarns, we celebrate…

CHART PATTERNS CABLE PATTERN (worked over 12 sts + 3 and 16 rows) Row 1 (RS): (P3, K9) to last 3 sts, P3. Row 2: K3 (P9, K3) to end. Rows 3-8: Rep rows 1-2 another 3 times. Row 9: (P3, C9B) to last 3 sts, P3. Row 10: As row 2. Rows 11-16: Rep rows 1-2 another 3 times. BACK Using 3mm straight needles and yarn A, cast on 136 (148:160:172:184:196:212:224) sts. Row 1 (RS): *K2, P2; rep from * to end. Row 2: As row 1. Rep last 2 rows until work meas 1cm, ending after a RS row. Change to yarn B. Cont in 2x2 rib as set for 1cm. Break yarn B and change to yarn A. Cont in 2x2 rib as set for another 7cm,…

PATTERN NOTES PROVISIONAL CAST-ON Using a crochet hook and waste yarn, make a chain a few stitches longer than the total number of cast-on sts. Using yarn B and 3mm circular needles, 40cm long (or DPNs), pick up the number of required stitches from the chain (working into the ‘bumps’ at the back). BODY Using 3mm circular needles, 40cm long (or DPNs), and waste yarn, provisionally cast on 96 (104:112:128:136:144) sts. Pm and join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts. Knit 1 rnd in yarn B (rnd 1 of Chart A). Rnd 2: With yarn C, *K2, M1; rep from * to end. This counts as rnd 2 of Chart A. 144 (156:168:192:204:216) sts. Work even in Chart patt through rnd 18 of chart. Rnd…

Issue 214 Lace cardigan • Brioche shawl • Textured tank top • Cabled jumper • Lace & stripe shawl • Fair Isle cowl • Chevron tabard • Men’s colourwork sweater • Cat socks • Baby’s romper • Textured cardigan • Lace socks Issue 213 Cabled tank • Lace cardigan • Textured sweater • Mosaic socks • Fair Isle cowl & hat • Men’s waistcoat • Cable mitts • Argyle jumper • Nordic sweater • Cabled scarf • Fair Isle cardigan Issue 212 Fair Isle vest • Ribbed cardigan • Tartan T-shirt • Fair Isle tam • Men’s gansey • Sanquhar gloves • Lace socks • Shawl • Lace cardigan • V-neck jumper • Children’s deer sweater • Mitts Issue 211 Fair Isle top • Beatles sweater • Raglan jumper •…

“SHORT ROW colourwork extensively developed by Woolly Wormhead is used to bring colourful stripes and circles to this rectangular cushion cover,” explains Sandra Nesbitt. The project uses German short rows throughout - for more guidance on this technique, see our Masterclass at bit.ly/Gathered-germansr PATTERN NOTES The project is worked sideways in garter stitch, and starts with a provisional cast-on which is then joined to the live stitches at the end of the work to create a seamless tube. The ‘front’ and ‘back’ of the work are seamed together at the bottom and a zip is inserted at the top. Each stripe-circle motif is worked five times for the front of the cushion and five times for the back. The position of the motif within the garter stitch fabric moves. This…

PATTERN TIPS Keeping count on this shawl can be tricky because the number of stitches in the edging changes in each row while the body of the shawl increases by one stitch every two rows. It can be useful to think of the shawl in three sections: • (With RS facing) The 3 sts before the first marker. There will always be 3 sts worked in garter stitch. • Stocking stitch section between markers – this section increases by one stitch every two rows. It starts with 3 sts and gains 9 sts for every pattern repeat. • The flower lace panel which comes after the second marker - stitch counts given below – plus 3 stocking stitch edge sts. PATTERN NOTES You can vary the size of this shawl…

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About our expert Helen Spedding is the operations editor of The Knitter. She loves knitting lace and swatching unusual or unfamiliar stitch patterns. LET’S BE HONEST: we all know that checking we’re getting the right tension with our chosen yarn and needles is super-important before we start a new knitting project – particularly if we’re making a garment that we want to fit well. But how many of us take the time to work up a proper test swatch first, which will provide us with an accurate measurement of the stitch and row gauge? I admit that I have been guilty of skipping this step, in my eagerness to cast on a project; I’ve lazily assumed that, because I’m using the same yarn and needles as listed in the pattern,…