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Row 9: (Yo, k2tog) twice, yo, k1, yo, ssk, These 2 rows set position of Lace Pattern, PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 *(yo, ssk) twice, yo, k1, cdd, k1, (yo, k2tog) with g st edging and centre spine sts. cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 twice, yo, k1; rep from * to last 6 sts (yo, ssk) Work as set until 6 full reps of Lace Patt 49 3 times, yo (inc 2). are complete (297 sts), or to desired Row 11: (Yo, k2tog) 3 times, yo, k1, yo, *(ssk, length (see Pattern Notes). yo) twice, k1, yo, cdd, (yo, k2tog) 3 times, Edging Section yo; rep from * to last 7 sts, k1, (yo, ssk) 3 times, yo (inc 2). Working from Chart or written Row 12: Knit. instructions, work Edging as foll: Row 13: Yo, k31, yo (inc 2). Next row: K3, sm, work row 1 of Edging to Row 14: Knit. m, sm, k1, sm, work row 1 of Edging to m, sm, k3 (301 sts). SHAWL Cont as set until all Edging rows are complete (325 sts). Set-up Cast-off row: K2, (sl 2 sts back to LH needle, k2tog, k1) to end. Using 4mm crochet hook and scrap Fasten off. cotton yarn, make 4 ch. Slip 4 back loops on to 3.5mm knitting needle. TO FINISH Row 1: Using main yarn, k4. Row 2: K1, k2tog, k1 (3 sts). Block shawl to size by pinning out, Rows 3 and 4: Knit. use a pin in each lace point, and then Row 5 (RS): K3, pick up 3 sts along row steam very gently. ends, unzip crochet yarn and return Weave in ends. 3 loops released to needle, k3 across new sts (9 sts). Row 6: K3, (pm, p1) 3 times, pm, k3. Stocking stitch section Row 7: K3, sm, yo, k1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, yo, sm, k3 (13 sts). Row 8: K3, p to last m (slipping other markers), sm, k3. Row 9: K3, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k to m, yo, sm, k3 (17 sts). Row 10: As row 8. Rep rows 9 and 10 a further 28 times (129 sts). Set Lace Pattern Working from Chart or written instructions, work Lace Patt as foll: Next row: K3, sm, work row 1 of Lace Patt to m, sm, k1, sm, work row 1 of Lace Patt to m, sm, k3 (133 sts). Next row: K3, sm, work row 2 of Lace Patt to m, sm, k1, sm, work row 2 of of Lace Patt to m, sm, k3 Key RS: knit, WS: purl RS: purl, WS: knit k2tog ssk cdd yo no stitch Pattern repeat t knittingmag.com

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ROSA BY BRONAGH MISKELLY SIZES Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Beg with a k row, cont straight in st st for to obtain correct tension. 10[12:14:14:10][12:14:12:12:10] rows. To fit: 81[87:92:97:102][107:112:117:122:127]cm Dec row: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (32[34:36:38:40][42:44:46:48:50]in) ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 97[99:105:113:117][119:125:131:135:141] sts. Actual bust: 89[91:97:103:107] Cont to dec at each end of foll 4[3:3:4:4] [111:117:123:127:131]cm TIPS [3:3:3:3:4] 14th[18th:18th:14th:14th] (35[35¾:38¼:40½:42¼] [18th:18th:18th:18th:14th] rows. [43¾:46:48½:50:51½]in) When increasing or decreasing in Lace 89[93:99:105:109][113:119:125:129:133] sts. Length to shoulder: 63[64:66:67:68] Patt, only work yarn overs when they are a Work straight until st st section meas [69:71:72:74:75]cm (24¾[25¼:26:26½:26¾] minimum of 2 sts in from the edge. 29[29:30.5:31:29][29:30:29:29:29]cm [27¼:28:28¼:29¼:29½]in) (11½[11½:12:12¼:11½][11½:11¾:11½:11½:11½]in), Sleeve length: 43[44:44:45.5:45] LACE PATTERN ending with a WS row. [45.5:45.5:48:49.5:51]cm Shape armhole (17[17¼:17¼:18:17¾][18:18:19:19½:20¼]in) Row 1 (RS): K1, p2tog, k2, yo, (k1, yo, k2, Cast off 3[3:4:4:5][5:6:7:7:8] sts at Figures in square brackets refer to larger p3tog, k2, yo) to last 6 sts, k1, yo, k2, ssp, k1. beg of next 2 rows. 83[87:91:97:99] sizes: where there is only one set of figures Row 2: Purl. [103:107:111:115:117] sts. this applies to all sizes. Rows 3-6: Rep rows 1 and 2 twice. Dec row: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, Row 7: K2, yo, k2, (p3tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2) k1. 81[85:89:95:97][101:105:109:113:115] sts. YOU WILL NEED to last 7 sts, p3tog, k2, yo, k2. Sizes 1-6 only Row 8: Purl. Next row: Purl. King Cole KC Collection Mulberry Soft Rows 9-12: Rep rows 7 and 8 twice. Sizes 7-10 only Next row (WS): P1, p2tog, p to last 3 sts, DK 70% baby alpaca, 30% mulberry silk BACK AND FRONT ssp, p1. 103[107:111:113] sts. (approx 100m per 50g) (BOTH THE SAME) Dec 1 at each end of next 1[1:3:3] rows. 9[9:10:10:11][12:12:13:14:15] x 50g skeins 101[105:105:107] sts. in Platinum Using 4mm needles, cast on Next row: Purl. 3.5mm and 4mm needles 99[101:107:115:119][121:127:133:137:143] sts. All sizes 3.5mm circular needle Knit 2 rows. Cont to dec at each end of every RS row Stitch holders Set Lace Pattern until 79[81:83:89:91][93:93:95:99:99] sts Row counter Row 1 (RS): K1[2:1:1:3][4:3:2:4:3], p2tog, p2, rem. Note: Yarn amounts given are based yo, (k1, yo, k2, p3tog, k2, yo) 11[11:12:13:13] Work straight for 33[35:33:33:35] on average requirements and are [13:14:15:16] times to last 6[7:6:6:8] [35:35:35:39:41] rows. approximate. [9:8:7:9:8] sts, k1, yo, k2, ssp, k1[2:1:1:3] Inc row (RS): K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1. [4:3:2:4:3]. 81[83:85:91:93][95:95:97:101:101] sts. TENSION Row 2: Purl. Work straight until armhole meas Rows 3-6: Rep rows 1 and 2 twice. 19[20:20.5:21:22][23:24:24:26:27]cm 20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using Row 7: K2[3:2:2:4][5:4:3:5:4], yo, k2, (7½[7¾:8:8¼:8¾][9:9½:9½:10¼:10¾]in), 4mm needles. (p3tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2) to last 7[8:7:7:9] ending with a WS row. 16 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over Lace Patt [10:9:8:10:9] sts, p3tog, k2, yo, k2[3:2:2:4] Shape shoulders using 4mm needles, after blocking. [5:4:5:5:4]. Next row (RS): K19[19:20:22:22] Row 8: Purl. [22:22:23:23:23] and leave on holder or Rows 9-12: Rep rows 7 and 8 twice. spare needle, cast off 43[45:45:47:49] Cont in Lace Patt as set until 36[36:36:36:42][42:42:48:48:48] patt rows Key are complete. RS: knit, WS: purl Lace Pattern yo p3tog p2tog ssp pattern repeat 50 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 [51:51:51:55:55] sts, k to end. Row 8: Purl. t Next row (WS): Purl. Rows 9-12: Rep rows 7 and 8 twice. Next row: K1, ssk, k to end. 18[18:19:21:21] Cont in Lace Patt until 16 rows are [21:21:22:22:22] sts. complete. Next row: Purl. Next row: K1, m1, patt to last st, m1, k1. Next row: K1, ssk, k6[6:7:8:8][8:8:8:8:8], 45[45:47:47:49][49:53:53:55:57] sts. w&t. Cont to inc as set on every Next row: Purl. foll 22nd[16th:16th:18th:16th] Next row: K to end, working wrap [14th:18th:14th:10th:10th] row to with stitch. 51[53:55:55:57][59:61:65:71:75] sts, taking Leave rem 17[17:18:20:20] inc’d sts into Lace Patt where possible. [20:20:21:21:21] sts on holder. Once incs are complete, work straight With WS facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts until Sleeve meas 43[44:44:45.5:45] from other shoulder and p to end. [45.5:45.5:48:49.5:51]cm Next row (RS): K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. (17[17¼:17¼:18:17¾][18:18:19:19½:20¼]in), 18[18:19:21:21][21:21:22:22:22] sts ending with a WS row. Next row (WS): P9[9:10:11:11][11:11:11:11:11], Shape Sleeve head w&t. Next row: K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Cast off 3[3:4:4:5][5:6:7:7:8] sts at Next row: P to end, working wrap with st. beg of next 2 rows. 45[47:47:47:47] Leave rem 17[17:18:20:20][20:20:21:21:21] [49:49:51:57:59] sts. sts on holder. Next row: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 43[45:45:45:45][47:47:49:55:57] sts. SLEEVES (MAKE 2) Cont to dec as set on every foll 4th row 1[1:1:2:4][4:5:4:3:3] times and then on every Using 4mm needles, cast on RS row to 15[15:15:15:17][17:17:17:19:19] sts. 43[43:45:45:47][47:51:51:53:55] sts. Next row: Purl. Knit 2 rows. Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Set Lace Pattern 11[11:11:11:13][13:13:13:15:15] sts. Cast off rem sts. Row 1 (RS): K1[1:2:2:3][3:1:1:2:3], p2tog, p2, yo, (k1, yo, k2, p3tog, k2, yo) to last NECKBAND 6 sts, k1, yo, k2, ssp, k1[1:2:2:3][3:1:1:2:3]. Row 2: Purl. Steam Front and Back pieces to shape Rows 3-6: Rep rows 1 and 2 twice. – lace band should be 15[15:15:15:17] Row 7: K2[2:3:3:4][4:2:2:3:4], yo, k2, [17:17:19:19:19]cm (6[6:6:6:6¾] (p3tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2) rep to last [6¾:6¾:7½:7½:7½]in) long. 7[7:8:8:9][9:7:7:8:9] sts, p3tog, k2, yo, Join shoulder seams using three-needle k2[2:3:3:4][4:2:2:3:4]. cast off with right sides together. measurements are given in cm 51 knittingmag.com

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 With 3.5mm circular needle and RS facing, NADENE BY JO ALLPORT beg at left shoulder seam, *pick up and k5 sts down side neck, 43[45:45:47:49] ABBREVIATIONS [51:51:51:55:55] sts along cast off and 5 sts up side neck; rep from * once more across Dec1 = k1, ssk at beginning and k2tog, k1 at Back. Pm to cont in rnd. 106[110:110:114:118] end of a k row, and p1, p2tog at beginning [122:122:122:130:130] sts. and p2tog tbl, p1 at end of a p row Rnd 1: Purl. For more abbreviations see page 91 Rnd 2: Knit. Rep rnds 1 and 2 once more EYELET PATTERN Rnd 5: Purl. Cast off. Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: Knit. TO FINISH Row 3: K1, (yo, k2tog) to last st, k1. Row 4: Knit. Block Sleeves to dimensions in schematic. Join Sleeve seams and side seams. BACK Set in Sleeves. Weave in ends. Using 4.5mm needles, cast on 88[94:100:104:110][114:120:124:128:134] sts. SIZES Beg with a k row, work in st st until piece meas 25[23:23:22:22][21:21:21:21:21]cm To fit: UK 8[10:12:14:16][18:20:22:24:26] (10[9:9:8½:8½][8¼:8¼:8¼:8¼:8¼]in), 81[86:91:97:102][107:112:117:122:127]cm ending with a WS row. (32[34:36:38:40][42:44:46:48:50]in) Shape armholes Actual bust: 91[97:103:107:114] [118:124:128:133:139]cm (36[38:40½:42:45] Cast off 5[5:6:6:7][7:8:8:9:9] sts at [46½:48¾:50½:52½:54¾]in) beg of next 2 rows. 78[84:88:92:96] Length to shoulder: 53[53:54:54:55] [100:104:108:110:116] sts. [55:56:56:57:57]cm Dec 1 st at each end of next 4[5:6:7:7] (21¾[21:21¼:21¼:21¾] [8:9:10:10:11] RS rows. 70[74:76:78:82] [21¾:22:22:22½:22½]in) [84:86:88:90:94] sts. Sleeve length: 35[38:38:38:38] Cont in st st until work meas [39:39:40:40:40]cm 44[44:45:45:46][46:47:47:48:48]cm 13¾[15:15:15:15][15½:15½:15¾:15¾:15¾]in) (17¼[17¼:17¾:17¾:18][18:18½:18½:19:19]in), Figures in square brackets refer to larger ending with a WS row. sizes: where there is only one set of figures Shape shoulders this applies to all sizes. Cast off 6[7:7:7:8][8:8:8:8:9] sts at beg YOU WILL NEED of next 2[6:4:4:6][6:4:4:2:6] rows. Cast off 7[0:8:8:0][0:9:9:9:0] sts at beg Uist Wool DK 100% wool of next 4[0:2:2:0][0:2:2:4:0] rows. (approx 235m per 100g) Put rem 30[32:32:34:34] 5[5:5:6:6][6:7:7:7:8] x 100g hanks in Siaban [36:36:38:38:40] sts on a holder. 3.75mm and 4.5mm needles 3.75mm circular needle 100cm long RIGHT FRONT 4.5mm short double-pointed needles Stitch holder Right Front overlaps Left Front. Row counter Using 4.5mm needles, cast on Note: Yarn amounts given are based 78[84:90:94:100][104:110:114:118:124] sts. on average requirements and are Next row (RS): Knit. approximate. Next row: Purl. Set neckline decreases and TENSION shape armhole 19 sts and 27 rows to 10cm over st st using Note: Decs start off with 4 sts dec every 4.5mm needles. 6 rows, then on every alt row, then 2 sts Use larger or smaller needles if necessary dec every 6 rows. to obtain correct tension. Row 1 (RS): K2, ssk, k to end (dec 1). Row 2: P to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, p2 (dec 1). Row 3: Knit. Row 4: P to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, p2 (dec 1). Row 5: K2, ssk, k to end (dec 1). Row 6: Purl. Rep these 6 rows another 0[0:1:1:2] [5:7:9:11:13] times. Total neck decs: 4[4:8:8:12][24:32:40:48:56] sts. Next row (RS): K2, ssk, k to end (dec 1). 52 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Next row: Purl. Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 9 only Change to 4.5mm needles. t Rep last 2 rows a further 26[40:39:48:49] Beg with a k row for RS, work 4 rows in st st. [40:35:30:22:20] times. Total neck decs: Dec as foll: Inc row (RS): K2, m1, k to last 2 sts, m1, k2. 27[41:40:49:50][41:36:31:23:21] sts. Row 1 (RS): K to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 (dec 1). 56[56:58:58:60][60:62:62:64:64] sts. Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 9 only Row 2: Purl. Work 11[9:9:9:7][7:5:5:5:5] rows without Row 3: Knit. shaping. Dec as foll: Row 4: P2, p2tog, p to end (dec 1). Rep last 12[10:10:10:8][8:6:6:6:6] rows to Row 1 (RS): K2, ssk, k to end (dec 1). Row 5: Knit. 66[70:72:74:78][80:84:86:88:90] sts. Row 2: Purl. Row 6: Purl. Cont without shaping until Sleeve meas Row 3: Knit. Rep these 6 rows another 8[3:3:0:-] 35[38:38:38:38][39:39:40:40:40]cm Row 4: P to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, p2 (dec 1). [-:-:-:0:-] times. Total neck decs: 18[8:8:2:-] (13¾[15:15:15:15][15½:15½:15¾:15¾:15¾]in), Row 5: Knit. [-:-:-:2:-] sts. ending with a WS row. Row 6: Purl. All sizes Shape Sleeve cap Rep these 6 rows another 8[3:3:0:-] [-:-:-:0:-] times. Total neck decs: AT THE SAME TIME, when work meas Cast off 5[5:6:6:7][7:8:8:9:9] sts at 18[8:8:2:-][-:-:-:2:-] sts. 25[23:23:22:22][21:21:21:21:21]cm beg of next 2 rows. 56[60:60:62:64] Note: For sizes 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10, there are (10[9:9:8½:8½][8¼:8¼:8¼:8¼:8¼]in), ending [66:68:70:70:72] sts. no more decs at neckline. with a WS row, shape armhole edge as foll: Dec 1 st at each end of next 4 rows. All sizes Cast off 5[5:6:6:7][7:8:8:9:9] sts at beg of 48[52:52:54:56][58:60:62:62:64] sts. next row. Dec 1 st at each end of next 4[4:4:5:5] AT THE SAME TIME, when work meas Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next [6:6:6:6:6] RS rows. 40[44:44:44:46] 25[23:23:22:22][21:21:21:21:21]cm 4[5:6:7:7][8:9:10:10:11] rows. [46:48:50:50:52] sts. (10[9:9:8½:8½][8¼:8¼:8¼:8¼:8¼]in), Final stitch count after armhole and Work 5[3:5:5:5][7:9:9:9:7] rows. ending with a RS row, shape armhole edge neckline decs is 20[21:22:22:24] Dec 1 st at each end of next 4[5:5:5:6] as foll: [24:25:25:26:27] sts. [6:6:6:6:7] RS rows. 32[34:34:34:34] Cast off 5[5:6:6:7][7:8:8:9:9] sts at beg Cont in st st until work meas same as Back [34:36:38:38:38] sts. of next row. to shoulder, ending with a WS row. Next row: Purl. Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next 4[5:6:7:7] Shape shoulders Dec 1 st at each end of next 4 rows. [8:9:10:10:11] RS rows. 24[26:26:26:26][26:28:30:30:30] sts. Final stitch count after armhole and Cast off 6[7:7:7:8][8:8:8:8:9] sts at beg of Cast off 8[8:8:8:8][8:9:10:10:10] sts at beg neckline decs is 20[21:22:22:24] next 1[3:2:2:3][3:2:2:1:3] RS rows. of next 2 rows. [24:25:25:26:27] sts. Cast off 7[0:8:8:0][0:9:9:9:0] sts at beg of Cast off rem sts. Cont in st st until work meas same as next 2[0:1:1:0][0:1:1:2:0] RS rows. Back to shoulder, ending with a RS row. WAISTBAND Shape shoulders SLEEVES (MAKE 2) Using 4.5mm needles, cast on 20 sts. Cast off 6[7:7:7:8][8:8:8:8:9] sts at beg With 3.75mm needles, cast on Row 1 (RS): K2tog, k to last st, m1, k1. of next 1[3:2:2:3][3:2:2:1:3] WS rows. 54[54:56:56:58][58:60:60:62:62] sts. Row 2: Knit. Cast off 7[0:8:8:0][0:9:9:9:0] sts at beg Work 4-row Eyelet Patt across all sts, of next 2[0:1:1:0][0:1:1:2:0] WS rows. beg with row 1. LEFT FRONT measurements are given in cm Note: Left Front sits behind Right Front. Using 4.5mm needles, cast on 78[84:90:94:100][104:110:114:118:124] sts. Next row (RS): Knit. Next row: Knit. Set neckline decreases and shape armhole Row 1 (RS): K to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 (dec 1). Row 2: P2, p2tog, p to end (dec 1). Row 3: Knit. Row 4: P2, p2tog, p to end (dec 1). Row 5: K to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 (dec 1). Row 6: Purl. Rep these 6 rows another 0[0:1:1:2] [5:7:9:11:13] times. Total neck decs: 4[4:8:8:12][24:32:40:48:56] sts. Next row (RS): K to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 (dec 1). Next row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows a further 26[40:39:48:49] [40:35:30:22:20] times. Total neck decs: 27[41:40:49:50][41:36:31:23:21] sts. knittingmag.com 53

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS RETRO CLASSIC cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 BY PAT MENCHINI Rep these 2 rows until work meas 190[200:205:215:220] SIZES [230:240:245:250:260]cm (75[79:81:84½:86½] To fit: UK 6-8[10-12:14-16:18-20:22-24] [90½:94½:96½:98½:102]in), measured To fit bust: along one side seam and ending with a 76-81[86-91:97-102:107-112:117-122]cm WS row. (30-32[34-36:38-40:42-44:46-48]in) Cast off. Actual bust: 93[103:114:125:136]cm (36½[40½:45:49¼:53¾]in) NECK EDGING Length to shoulder: 54[56:57:59:60]cm (21½[22:22½:23¼:23¾]in) Weave in ends and block pieces lightly. Sleeve length: 43[43:44:44:46]cm Sew both shoulder seams. (17[17:17½:17½:18]in) With RS facing, 3.75mm needles, and Figures in square brackets refer to larger beg at bottom of right corner, pick up and sizes: where there is only one set of figures k104[106:108:110:114][116:120:122:124:128] this applies to all sizes. sts along neckline edge to shoulder, k30[32:32:34:34][36:36:38:38:40] YOU WILL NEED sts from Back holder, pick up and k104[106:108:110:114][116:120:122:124:128] Rico Essentials Merino DK 100% Merino sts along left neckline edge to bottom wool (approx 120m per 50g) left corner. 238[244:248:254:262] 10[11:11:12:12] x 50g balls in 94 Atlantic Blue [268:276:282:286:296] sts. 3.25mm, 3.75mm and 4mm needles Row 1 (WS): Knit. Stitch marker Row 2 (RS): K1, (yo, k2tog) to last st, k1. 7 buttons from Duttons for Buttons Row 3: Knit. Row counter Cast off. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are I-CORDS (MAKE 2) approximate. Using 4.5mm short dpns, cast on 3 sts. TENSION Row 1: K3, do not turn, *push sts to other end of needle and k these 3 sts again, do 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using not turn; rep * from until I-cord meas 15cm 4mm needles. (6in), then k3tog and fasten off final st. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension. TO FINISH ABBREVIATIONS Insert Sleeve caps into armholes and sew in place. m1k/m1p = pick up and k/p into the Place one I-cord at corner edge of Left Front, where it is near opposite side edge. knittingmag.com Sew in place. Place second I-cord within right side seam, so that these i-cords can be tied together when fastening the cardigan. Sew side seams, sewing I-cord within side seam. Place Waistband so that the centre (lengthways) is at right side seam. Sew in place along bottom edge. Only sew to Right Front and Back, leaving Left Front with no Waistband. This will be hidden when cardigan is fastened. Weave in any ends. See yarn band for further care instructions. 54

PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 horizontal strand lying between the Rep rows 1 and 2 of rib as for Sleeves then 7[7:8:9:8] sts at beg of next 2 rows. stitches to increase by 1 st 4 times. Cast off rem 36[38:40:44:46] sts loosely. For more abbreviations see page 91 Change to 3.75mm needles and cont in rib, shaping sides by dec 1 st at each end RIGHT FRONT SLEEVES (MAKE 2) of next row, then on every foll 6th row until 92[104:116:128:140] sts rem. With 3.25mm needles cast on With 3.25mm needles, cast on Work a few rows straight until rib meas 52[58:64:70:76] sts evenly. 44[44:48:48:52] sts. 20cm (8in), ending after row 2. Row 1 (RS): K3[1:3:1:3], (p2, k2) to last st, k1. Row 1 (RS): K3, (p2, k2) to last st, k1. Set main pattern Row 2: K1, (p2, k2) to last 3[1:3:1:3] sts, Row 2: K1, (p2, k2) to last 3 sts, p2, k1. Change to 4mm needles. p3[1:3:1:3]. Rep these 2 rib rows twice more, then Row 1 (RS): K15[19:23:27:31], p2, k10, Rep these 2 rib rows 3 more times. row 1 again. p2, k34[38:42:46:50], p2, k10, p2, Change to 3.75mm needles and cont in Next row (WS): Purl, working m1p twice k15[19:23:27:31]. rib, shaping side edge by dec 1 st at end evenly across on sizes 2 and 4 only. Row 2: P14[18:22:26:30], k4, p8, of next row, then on every foll 6th row until 44[46:48:50:52] sts. k4, p32[36:40:44:48], k4, p8, k4, 44[50:56:62:68] sts rem. Change to 4mm needles and, beg with a p14[18:22:26:30]. Work a few rows straight until rib meas k row for RS, work 10[8:6:6:8] rows in st st. These 2 rows set patt. 20cm (8in), ending after row 2. Inc row (RS): K2, m1k, k to last 2 sts, m1k, Work 6 more rows in patt. Set main pattern k2. 46[46:50:50:54] sts. Shape sides Cont in st st, working inc row on every Inc 1 st at each end of next row, then Change to 4mm needles. foll 8th[6th:6th:6th:6th] row until there on every foll 6th row until there are Row 1 (RS): K15[17:19:21:23], p2, k10, p2, are 64[56:68:72:88] sts, then on every foll 104[116:128:140:152] sts. k15[19:23:27:31]. 10th[8th:8th:6th:8th] row until there are Work 7 rows straight, ending after a Row 2: P14[18:22:26:30], k4, p8, k4, 68[74:80:86:92] sts. WS row. p14[16:18:20:22]. Work a few rows straight until Sleeve meas Pm at centre of last row. These 2 rows set patt. 43[43:44:44:46]cm (17[17:17½:17½:18]in) Shape armholes Work 6 more rows in patt. from beg, ending after a p row. Cast off 5[6:8:9:11] sts loosely at beg of **Shape sides and Front slope Shape Sleeve top next 2 rows. 94[102:112:122:130] sts. Sizes 3, 4 and 5 only Work 20 rows, inc 1 st at side edge on next Cast off 5[6:8:9:11] sts loosely at beg Dec 1 st neatly at each end of every row row, then on every foll 6th of these rows. of next 2 rows. 58[62:64:68:70] sts. until 102[108:112] sts rem. 48[54:60:66:72] sts.** Work 0[2:4:6:8] rows straight. Work 1 row straight. Set Front slope Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then on All sizes every foll 4th row until 48[52:50:56:58] sts Dec 1 st neatly at each end of next row Cont with side shaping as set and set rem, then on every foll alt row until and every foll RS row until Front slope shaping as foll: 30[34:40:44:46] sts rem. 78[84:88:94:98] sts rem. Next row (RS – dec): K1, k2tog tbl, Dec 1 st at each end of every row until Work straight until Back meas patt to end. 20[24:30:34:36] sts rem. 19[20:21:23:24]cm (7½[8:8½:9¼:9¾]in) Work 12 more rows, still inc at side edge Cast off loosely. from marker, ending after a WS row. on every 6th row from previous increase Shape shoulders and AT THE SAME TIME working Front BACK Cast off 7[8:8:8:9] sts at beg of next 4 rows, slope dec row on every foll 4th row from previous Front slope dec row. With 3.25mm needles, cast on measurements are given in cm 46[52:58:64:70] sts. 108[120:132:144:156] sts evenly. Side shaping is now complete. Work 4 rows, working a front slope dec on 4th of these rows. 45[51:57:63:69] sts. t Work 2 rows straight, ending at side edge. Shape armhole Next row (WS): Cast off 5[6:8:9:11] sts loosely, patt to end. 40[45:49:54:58] sts. Sizes 3, 4 and 5 only Cont working Front slope dec on next row, then on every foll 4th row and AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at armhole edge on every row until 42[45:46] sts rem. Work 1 row straight. *** All sizes Cont working Front edge dec row on every foll 4th row from previous Front dec row and AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at armhole edge on next row, then on every foll RS row until 28[30:32:34:36] sts rem. Keeping armhole edge straight, cont working Front edge dec row on every foll 4th row until 21[23:24:25:26] sts rem. knittingmag.com 55

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Work straight until Front armhole meas All sizes same as Back, ending at armhole edge. Complete to match Right Front, working Shape shoulder from *** to end. Cast off 7[8:8:8:9] sts at beg of next row LEFT FRONT BORDER and foll alt row. Work 1 row straight. Join shoulders. Cast off rem 7[7:8:9:8] sts. With 3.25mm needles, cast on 18 sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) 5 times, p3, k3. LEFT FRONT Row 2: K1, p2, k3, (p1, k1) 6 times. Rep these 2 rib rows until strip fits up Cast on as for Right Front. left front edge and round to centre back Row 1 (RS): K3, (p2, k2) to last 5[3:5:3:5] sts, of neck. p2, k3[1:3:1:3]. Cast off. Row 2: P3[1:3:1:3], (k2, p2), to last st, k1. Rep these 2 rib rows 3 more times. RIGHT FRONT BORDER Change to 3.75mm needles and cont in rib, shaping side edge by dec 1 st at beg First mark a position on left border for of next row, then on every foll 6th row 7 buttons, first one to be in 5th and 6th until 44[50:56:62:68] sts rem. rows, 6th one level with start of front Work a few rows straight until rib meas slope shaping (or 4-6 rows below), 20cm (8in), ending after row 2. and rem 5 spaced evenly between. Set main pattern With 3.25mm needles cast on 18 sts. Row 1 (RS): K3, p3, (k1, p1) 5 times, k2. Change to 4mm needles. Row 2: (K1, p1) 6 times, k3, p2, k1. Row 1 (RS): K15[19:23:27:31], p2, k10, p2, Rows 3 and 4: As rows 1 and 2. k15[17:19:21:23]. Cont in rib as set, working 7 buttonholes Row 2: P14[16:18:20:22], k4, p8, k4, to match markers as foll: p14[18:22:26:30]. Row 1 (RS): K3, p3, k1, p1, cast off 3 sts These 2 rows set patt. in rib, rib to end. Work 6 more rows in patt. Row 2: In rib, cast on 3 sts where sts were Work from ** to ** as for Right Front. cast off. Set Front slope Then work in rib until strip fits up Left Front edge and round to centre back Cont with side shaping and set Front of neck. slope shaping as foll: Cast off. Next row (RS – dec): Patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. TO FINISH Work 12 more rows, still inc at side edge on every 6th row from previous inc, and AT Press work lightly on WS, following any THE SAME TIME working Front slope dec yarn care instructions on the yarn band. row on every foll 4th row from previous Sew in Sleeve tops. Join side and Sleeve Front slope dec row. 46[52:58:64:70] sts. seams. Sew on Borders, joining ends at Side shaping is now complete. back of neck. Sew on buttons. Work 4 rows, working a Front slope dec on Press seams. 4th of these rows. 45[51:57:63:69] sts. Work 1 row straight. Shape armhole Next row (RS): Cast off 5[6:8:9:11] sts loosely, patt to end. 40[45:49:64:68] sts. Work 1 row straight. Sizes 3, 4 and 5 only Dec 1 st at armhole edge on every row, and AT THE SAME TIME cont working Front slope dec row on next row, then on every foll 4th row from previous front slope dec until 42[45:46] sts rem. Work 1 row straight. 56 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

MARINA BY BRIAN SMITH PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 SIZE Knit 2 rows. 57 Next row (RS): K3, m1R, k3 (7 sts). Wingspan: 182cm (71½in) Next row (WS): Knit. Width at widest point: 75cm (29½in) Next row: K4, m1R, k3 (8 sts). Next row: Knit. YOU WILL NEED Next row: K5, m1R, k3 (9 sts). Next row: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3. Life In The Long Grass Singles Next row: K6, m1R, k3 (10 sts). 100% superwash Merino wool Next row: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3. (approx 366m per 100g) Section 2 1 x 100g skein in Oyster (A) 1 x 100g skein in Kaolin (B) Row 1 (RS): K to last 3 sts, m1R, k3 (11 sts). 1 x 100g skein in Aquamarine (C) Row 2 (WS): K3, p to last 3 sts, k3. 5mm circular needle 120cm long Rep last 2 rows 11 more times (22 sts). Row counter Row 25: K3, (Patt 4 St) to last 3 sts, m1R, Note: Yarn amounts given are based on k3 (23 sts). average requirements and are approximate. Row 26: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3. Row 27: K5, (Patt 4 St) to last 6 sts, TENSION Patt 3 St, m1R, k3 (24 sts). Row 28: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3. 18 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over blocked Row 29: K3, (Patt 4 St) to last 5 sts, k2, st st with 2 strands held together using m1R, k3 (25 sts). 5mm needles. Row 30: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Row 31: K5, (Patt 4 St) to last 4 sts, k1, to obtain correct tension. m1R, k3 (26 sts). Row 32: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3. ABBREVIATIONS 16 sts increased. Work rows 1-32 five more times, Patt 3 St = put tip of RH needle into front then rows 1-22 once more (117 sts). of 3rd st on LH needle and pass this st Section 3 over the first and second sts, k1, yo, k2 Patt 4 St = put tip of RH needle into front Wind C into 2 separate balls, each of 3rd st on LH needle and pass this st weighing approx 50g. Working with over the first and second sts, k1, yo, k2 2 strands of C held together, cont as foll: For more abbreviations see page 91 Next row (RS): K to last 3 sts, m1R, k3 (118 sts). Next row (WS): K3, p to last 3 sts, k3. Work rows 25-32 from section 2 for a total of 48 rows (142 sts). Next row (RS): K to last 3 sts, m1R, k3 (143 sts). Next row: Knit. Work last 2 rows once more (144 sts). Cast off loosely. TO FINISH Weave in all ends. It is essential to block this garment to open the lace pattern. SHAWL t Section 1 Holding one strand each of A and B together and using 5mm needle, cast on 6 sts. knittingmag.com

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CABLE DETAIL SWEATER BY ANNIKEN ALLIS SIZES ABBREVIATIONS Using longer circular needle, cast on 204[216:240:264:288] sts. To fit bust: 86[96:108:120:132]cm C4B = cable 4 back: sl2 sts to cn and hold Join to work in the round, being careful (34½[38½:43¼:48:52¾]in) at back, k2, k2 from cn not to twist sts. Pm to mark beg of rnd Actual bust: 98[108:120:132:144]cm w&t = wrap and turn: take yarn between and after 102[108:120:132:144] sts (39¼[43¼:48:52¾:57½]in) the needles to the opposite side, slip stitch (side marker). Length to shoulder: 54[55.5:57:59:60]cm pwise, take yarn between the needles to Rnd 1: K2, (p2, k4) 16[17:19:21:23] times, (21½[22¼:22¾:23½:24in) the opposite side and turn p2, k2, sm, k2, (p2, k4) 16[17:19:21:23] Sleeve length: 42[42.5:43.5:44.5:45.5]cm For more abbreviations see page 91 times, p2, k2. (16¾[17:17½:17¾:18¼]in) or desired length Rnds 2-9: Rep rnd 1. Note: Sleeve and body length can be PATTERN NOTES Set Cable Patt adjusted – see pattern. Figures in square brackets refer to larger Sweater is worked in the round to the Rnd 1: K14[14:20:20:26], working from sizes: where there is only one set of figures underarms. Front and back are then Chart or written instructions, *work rnd 1 this applies to all sizes. worked separately to the shoulders, which of Cable Patt in the Round, working 12-st are joined by working a three-needle cast rep 2[2:2:3:3] times*, k62[68:74:74:80], YOU WILL NEED off. Stitches are picked up around the sm, k62[68:74:74:80]; rep from * to *, armhole for Sleeves, which are worked in k14[14:20:20:26]. Scheepjes Merino Soft 50% superwash the round from the top down. Rnd 2: K14[14:20:20:26], *work rnd 2 of Merino wool, 25% microfibre, 25% acrylic Work Chart in rounds to underarm, patt, working 12-st rep 2[2:2:3:3] times*, (approx 105m per 50g) reading all rows from R to L, then work k62[68:74:74:80], sm, k62[68:74:74:80]; 9[10:11:13:14] x 50g balls in 613 Giotto Chart back and forth from the divide, rep from * to *, k14[14:20:20:26]. 4mm circular needles 40cm and reading all odd rows from R to L and all Cont working through all rnds of Chart 80-100cm long even rows from L to R. until Body meas 33[34:35:36:36]cm 4mm double-pointed needles (optional) For the short rows on the Sleeves, do (13[13½:13¾:14¼:14¼]in), ending after an Cable needle not work the wraps when you work the even-numbered rnd (make a note of last Stitch marker wrapped stitch. rnd of Chart worked). Row counter Put sts for Front on hold and cont Note: Yarn amounts given are based CABLE PATTERN IN working on Back only. on average requirements and are THE ROUND 102[108:120:132:144] sts. approximate. Worked over 12 sts plus 2 BACK Rnds 1 and 2: (P2, k4) twice, p2. Rnd 3: P2, k4, p2, C4B, p2. **Cont in patt as set, in rows as foll: Rnds 4-6: (P2, k4) twice, p2. Row 1 (RS): Cast off 4[5:6:7:8] sts, Rnd 7: P2, C4B, p2, k4, p2. patt to end. 98[103:114:125:136] sts. Rnd 8: Rep rnd 1. Row 2 (WS): Cast off 4[5:6:7:8] sts, patt to end. 94[98:108:118:128] sts. CABLE PATTERN IN ROWS Row 3: K2, ssk, patt to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 92[96:106:116:126] sts. Row 1 (RS): (P2, k4) twice, p2. Row 4: P2, p2tog, patt to last 4 sts, p2tog Row 2 and all WS rows: K2, (p4, k2) twice. tbl, p2. 90[94:104:114:124] sts. Row 3: P2, k4, p2, C4B, p2. Rep last 2 rows 1[1:2:3:4] more times. Row 5: Rep row 1. 86[90:96:102:108] sts. Row 7: P2, C4B, p2, k4, p2. Cont to dec as set on RS rows only Row 8: K2, (p4, k2) twice. BODY Cable Pattern Key RS: knit, WS: purl RS: purl, WS: knit C4B pattern repeat TENSION When working in rounds read all rows from R to L, when working in turned rows read all RS (odd) rows from R to L and all WS (even) rows from L to R 20 sts and 30 rnds to 10cm over st st using 4mm needles. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension. 58 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2[2:2:3:3] more times. Rep last 2 rows once more. t 82[86:92:96:102] sts.** 22[24:26:27:30] sts. Cont in patt as set until Back meas Cont until work matches Back to shoulder, 53[54.5:56:58:59]cm ending with a WS row. (21[21½:22:22¾:23¼]in), ending with Put sts on hold. a WS row. Shape right neck Shape right neck Place 28[28:30:32:32] sts on hold for Row 1 (RS): Patt 22[24:26:27:30] sts, Front Neck. k2tog, k1. 24[26:28:29:32] sts. Rejoin yarn ready to work a RS row. Row 2: P1, p2tog, work in patt to end. 27[29:31:32:35] sts. 23[25:27:28:31] sts. Row 1 (RS): K1, ssk, patt to end. Row 3: Patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 26[28:30:31:34] sts. 22[24:26:27:30] sts. Row 2: Patt to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, p1. Put sts on hold. 25[27:29:30:33] sts. Shape left neck Row 3: K1, ssk, patt to end. 24[26:28:29:32] sts. Place 32[32:34:36:36] sts on hold for Rep last 2 rows once more. back neck. 22[24:26:27:30] sts. Rejoin yarn ready to work a RS row. Cont until work matches Back to shoulder, 25[27:29:30:33] sts. ending with a WS row. Row 1 (RS): K1, ssk, patt to end. Put sts on hold. 24[26:28:29:32] sts. Holding right sides tog, join front and back Row 2 (WS): Patt to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, p1. of each shoulder by working a three- 23[25:27:28:31] sts. needle cast off. Row 3: K1, ssk, patt to end. 22[24:26:27:30] sts. SLEEVES (MAKE 2) Put sts on hold. Using a short circular needle, with RS FRONT facing, beg at shoulder, pick up and k36[39:42:44:47] to underarm, pick up Rejoin yarn to rem 102[108:120:132:144] sts. and k4[5:6:7:8] from underarm cast off, Work as for Back from ** to **. pm, pick up and k4[5:6:7:8] from underarm Cont without shaping until Front meas cast off, pick up and k36[39:42:44:47] to 44[44.5:45:46:46]cm (17¼[17½:17¾:18:18]in), shoulder. Join to work in the round. ending with a WS row. 80[88:96:102:110] sts. Shape left neck Shape Sleeve cap Row 1 (RS): Patt 24[26:28:29:32] sts, Note: When working w&t short rows, k2tog, k1. 26[28:30:31:34] sts. do not pick up wraps when working Row 2 (WS): P1, p2tog, patt to end. wrapped st. 25[27:29:30:33] sts. Row 1 (RS): K13[15:16:17:18], w&t. Row 3: Patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Row 2 (WS): P26[30:32:34:36], w&t. 24[26:28:29:32] sts. measurements are given in cm 59 knittingmag.com

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Row 3: K to wrapped st, k wrapped st, w&t. OLDEN BY JACINTA BOWIE Row 4: P to wrapped st, p wrapped st, w&t. Rep last 2 rows until you reach last ABBREVIATIONS 4[5:6:7:8] sts before underarm marker. Last RS row: K to last 4[5:6:7:8] sts 2/2/2 RPC = Slip next 4 sts to cn and hold before underarm marker, k4[5:6:7:8], sm, at back, k2, slip 2 left-most sts from cn to k4[5:6:7:8], k to shoulder, remove shoulder LH needle, move cn with rem sts to front marker and k to underarm marker. of work, p2 from LH needle, k2 from cn This will now be the beg of rnd. For more abbreviations see page 91 80[88:96:102:110] sts. Work 10 rnds in st st. SIZES TRAVELLING CABLE Shape Sleeves To fit: S[M:L:XL:2XL] Worked over 18 sts and 36 rows Rnd 1: K1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before m, ssk, k1. 81-86[91.5-96.5:101.5-106.5:111.5-117: 78[86:94:100:108] sts. 122-127]cm Row 1 (RS): (K2, p2) 3 times, 2/2/2RPC. Cont to dec as set on every 6[5:4:4:4]th (32-34[36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50]in) Row 2 and all WS rows: (P2, k2) 4 times, p2.  rnd a further 13[15:17:16:16] times. Actual bust: 93[104:115:125.5:136.5]cm Row 3: (K2, p2) twice, 2/2/2RPC, p2, k2.  52[56:60:68:76] sts. (36[41:45¼:49:54]in) Row 5: K2, (p2, 2/2/2RPC) twice.  Cont in st st until Sleeve meas Length to shoulder: Row 7: (2/2/2RPC, p2) twice, k2.  40.5[41:42:43:44]cm (16[16¼:16½:17:17¼]in) Row 9: Rep row 5.  or until Sleeve is desired length minus 77.5[78.5:79.5:80.5:81.5]cm Row 11: Rep row 7.  1.5cm (¾in) for rib. (30½[31:31½:31¾:32¼]in) Row 13: Rep row 5.  Next rnd: K1, (p2, k2) to last 3 sts, p2, k1. Sleeve length: 46cm (18in) Row 15: Rep row 7.  Rep last rnd 4 more times. Figures in square brackets refer to larger Row 17: K2, p2, 2/2/2RPC, (p2, k2) twice.  Cast off in patt. sizes: where there is only one set of figures Row 19: 2/2/2RPC, (p2, k2) 3 times.  this applies to all sizes. Row 21: (K2, p2) 4 times, k2.  NECK EDGING Row 22: (P2, k2) 4 times, p2.  YOU WILL NEED Rows 23-36: Rep rows 21 and 22.  Note: Double-check that the neck rib These 36 rows form pattern and lines up with the rib from the Front and Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk DK are repeated.  Back Cable Panel. See below for how to work rib on pick-up rnd for front and 75% Merino wool, 20% silk, 5% cashmere TIPS back neck. (approx 116m per 50g) Using short circular needles and beg 12[13:14:15:16] x 50g balls in As this is a longline sweater, look at your at left shoulder, pick up and 400 Regency Blue hip size as well as your bust to choose the k21[21:24:25:25] sts to front neck, work 3.75mm and 4mm needles, 35cm long  size you want to make. If you prefer an 28[28:30:32:32] sts from front neck (see Cable needle oversized style, choose the size up from below), pick up and k21[21:24:25:25] sts Row counter  nearest to your bust size. Lightly block to right shoulder, pick up and k1[1:1:2:1] sts Darning needle with a damp cloth for best results. to back neck, work 32[32:34:36:36] sts Stitch markers  from back neck (see below), pick up and Note: Yarn amounts given are based on FRONT AND BACK k1[1:1:2:1] sts to Left Shoulder. Join to work average requirements and are approximate. (BOTH ALIKE)  in the round. 104[104:116:120:120] sts. Front neck TENSION Using 3.25mm needles cast on 112[124:136:148:160] sts. Sizes 1 and 2: K1, p2, k25. 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm using 4mm Row 1: P1, (k1, p1) 23[26:29:32:35] Size 3: K2, p2, k26 needles over rev st st.  times, (k2, p2) 4 times, k2, p1, (k1, p1) Sizes 4 and 5: P1, k2, p2, k27. 18-st Travelling Cable panel meas 5.5cm 23[26:29:32:35] times. Back neck (2¼in) wide. Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) 23[26:29:32:35] Use larger or smaller needles if necessary times, (p2, k2) 4 times, p2, k1, (p1, k1) Sizes 1 and 2: K27, p2, k3. to obtain correct tension. 23[26:29:32:35] times. Size 3: K28, p2, k2, p2. Last 2 rows set rib patt. Sizes 4 and 5: K29, p2, k2, p2, k1. Cont in patt until rib meas 6cm (2¼in), All sizes ending with a WS row. Set Travelling Cable Next rnd: (K2, p2) to end. Rep last rnd 4 more times. Change to 4mm needles. Cast off loosely in rib Row 1: P47[53:59:65:71], pm, work across row 1 of 18-st Travelling Cable panel, pm, TO FINISH p47[53:59:65:71]. Row 2: K47[53:59:65:71], sm, work across Weave in all loose ends. row 2 of 18-st Travelling Cable panel, sm, Block or steam-press garment k47[53:59:65:71]. to measurements. Last 2 rows set position of rev st st and cable panel. Cont in patt until work meas 45cm (17¾in) t from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row. 60 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m



77.5[78.5:79.5:80.5:81.5]cmPATTERNS (301/2[31:311/2:313/4:321/4]in) Travelling Cable Key Shape armhole and raglan in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 46cm (18in) RS: knit, WS: purl Cast off 7[8:9:10:11] sts at beg of next RS: purl, WS: knit 2 rows. 98[108:118:128:138] sts. Sizes 2-5 only 2/2/2 RPC Row 1: (P1, k1) 3 times, p1, p2tog, patt to 93[104:115:125.5:136.5]cm last 9 sts, p2tog tbl, p1, (k1, p1) (36[41:451/4:49:54]in) 3 times. 106[116:126:136] sts. Row 2: (K1, p1) 3 times, k1, k2tog, patt measurements are given in cm to last 9 sts, ssk, k1, (p1, k1) 3 times. 104[114:124:134] sts. Rep last 2 rows 3[7:10:13] times. 92[86:84:82] sts. All sizes Row 1: (P1, k1) 3 times, p1, p2tog, patt to last 9 sts, p2tog tbl, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times. 96[90:84:82:80] sts. Row 2: (K1, p1) 3 times, k1, patt to last 7 sts, k1, (p1, k1) 3 times. Rep last 2 rows 32[29:26:26:22] times. 32[32:32:34:36] sts. Leave rem sts on a holder for Back neck. SLEEVES (MAKE 2) Using 3.25mm needles cast on 44[48:48:52:52] sts. Row 1 (RS): P1, (k1, p1) 6[7:7:8:8] times, (k2, p2) 4 times, k2, p1, (k1, p1) 6[7:7:8:8] times. Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) 6[7:7:8:8] times, (p2, k2) 4 times, p2, k1, (p1, k1) 6[7:7:8:8:9] times. Last 2 rows set rib patt. Cont in patt until rib meas 6cm (2¼in), ending with a RS row. Inc row: K1, (p1, kfb) 6[7:7:8:8] times, (p2, k2) 4 times, p2, k1, (p1, kfb) 6[7:7:8:8] times. 56[62:62:68:68] sts. Set Travelling Cable Change to 4mm needles. Row 1: P19[22:22:25:25], pm, work row 1 of 18-st Travelling Cable panel, pm, p19[22:22:25:25]. Row 2: K19[22:22:25:25], sm, work row 2 of 18-st Travelling Cable panel, sm, k19[22:22:25:25] Last 2 rows set position of rev st st and cable panel. Cont in patt, inc 1 st at each end of 8th[8th:4th:8th:4th] and 11[10:12:11:13] foll 8th rows, working extra sts in rev st st. 80[84:88:92:96] sts. Cont on these sts until work meas 46cm (18in) from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row. Shape armhole and raglan Cast off 7[8:9:10:11] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 66[68:70:72:74] sts. Row 1: (P1, k1) 3 times, p1, p2tog, patt to last 9 sts, p2tog tbl, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times. 64[66:68:70:72] sts. Row 2: (K1, p1) 3 times, k1, patt to last 7 sts, k1, (p1, k1) 3 times. Row 3: (P1, k1) 3 times, p1, patt to last 7 sts, 62 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

p1, (k1, p1) 3 times. PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Row 4: (K1, p1) 3 times, k1, patt to last 7 sts, cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 k1, (p1, k1) 3 times. LOCHINVER Rep last 4 rows 15[16:16:17:17] times. BY PAT MENCHINI 34[34:36:36:38] sts Sizes 1, 3, 4 and 5 only SIZES Row 1: (P1, k1) 3 times, p1, patt to last 7 sts, To fit bust: 79-84[89-94:99-104:109-114: p1, (k1, p1) 3 times. 119-124:129-134]cm Row 2: (K1, p1) 3 times, k1, patt to last 7 sts, (31-33[35-37:39-41:43-45:47-49:51-53]in) k1, (p1, k1) 3 times. Actual bust approx: All sizes 99[109:119:129:139:149]cm (39[43:47:51:55:59]in) Leave rem sts on a holder for neck trim.  Length to shoulder: 58[60:60:61:62:62]cm (23[23½:23½:24:24½:24½]in) NECK TRIM Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures With RS facing and using 3.25mm this applies to all sizes. needles, patt across 32[32:32:32:36] sts from Back neck holder, 34[34:36:36:38] YOU WILL NEED sts for first Sleeve, 32[32:32:32:36] sts for Front and 34[34:36:36:38] sts for second King Cole Wool Aran 100% superwash Sleeve. 132[132:136:136:148] sts. wool (approx 180m per 100g ball) Next row: Patt 33[33:33:33:37], k2tog, 7[7:8:8:9:10] x 100g balls in 5040 Cream patt 30[30:32:32:34], k2tog, patt 4mm and 5mm needles 32[32:32:32:36], k2tog, patt to end. Cable needle 129[129:133:133:145] sts. 2 stitch holders Cont in patt as set until neck trim meas Note: Yarn amounts given are based on 7cm (2¾in), ending with a WS row. average requirements and are approximate. Cast off in patt as set. TENSION TO FINISH 18 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over st st Weave in ends and block to using 5mm needles. measurements given in schematic under Use larger or smaller needles if necessary a damp cloth before make-up. to obtain correct tension. Join raglan seams and neck seam on last raglan seam with mattress stitch.  ABBREVIATIONS Sew side seams and underarm seams with mattress stitch. kb/pb = k/p into back of st TW2 = slip next st kwise, k1, pass slipped st over st just knitted and k into back of it t CB1 = slip next st on to cn at back of work, knittingmag.com k1, now k1 from cn 63

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CF1 = slip next st on to cn at front of work, Row 15: P1, C6L, p7. Row 17: P6, C6R, p2. k1, now k1 from cn Row 17: P2, C6L, p6. Row 19: P5, C6R, p3. C6R = slip next st on to cn at back of work, Row 19: P3, C6L, p5. Row 21: P4, C6R, p4. kb2, p1 from cn, now p1 from LH needle, Row 21: P4, C6L, p4. Row 23: P3, C6R, p5. slip next st on to cn at back of work, kb1, p1 Row 23: P5, C6L, p3. Row 25: P2, C6R, p6. from cn Row 25: P6, C6L, p2. Row 27: P1, C6R, p7. C6L = slip next st on to cn at front of work, Row 27: P7, C6L, p1. Row 28: K8, pb1, k2, pb2, k1. p1, now kb1 from cn, p1, slip next 2 sts on to Row 28: K1, pb1, k2, pb2, k8. These 28 rows form Right Zig-Zag Panel. cn at front of work, p1, now kb2 from cn These 28 rows form Left Zig-Zag Panel. m3 = (k1, p1, k1) all into front of next st (inc 2) BACK For more abbreviations see page 91 RIGHT ZIG-ZAG PANEL With 4mm needles cast on LEFT ZIG-ZAG PANEL Worked over 14 sts 125[135:145:151:161:171] sts evenly. Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) to last st, k1. Worked over 14 sts Row 1 (RS): P1, C6L, p7. Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) to end. Row 2: K7, pb2, k2, pb1, k2. Rep these 2 rows 3 more times, then Row 1 (RS): P7, C6R, p1. Row 3: P2, C6L, p6. row 1 again. Row 2: K2, pb1, k2, pb2, k7. Row 4 and every foll WS row: Work across Next row (WS): P8[8:12:10:10:10], (m1p, Row 3: P6, C6R, p2. 14 sts, knitting the 11 k sts as they present p11[12:15:11:14:15]) 10[10:8:12:10:10] times, Row 4 and every foll WS row: Work across and purling into back of each of 3 pb sts, m1p, p to end. 136[146:154:164:172:182] sts. 14 sts, knitting the 11 k sts as they present so row 4 will read: k6, pb2, k2, pb1, k3. Set main pattern and purling into back of each of 3 pb sts, Row 5: P3, C6L, p5. so row 4 will read: k3, pb1, k2, pb2, k6. Row 7: P4, C6L, p4. Change to 5mm needles. Row 5: P5, C6R, p3. Row 9: P5, C6L, p3. Row 1 (RS): P1[2:2:3:3:4], (kb1, p3) Row 7: P4, C6R, p4. Row 11: P6, C6L, p2. 0[1:2:3:4:5] times, kb1, p2, TW2, p10, Row 9: P3, C6R, p5. Row 13: P7, C6L, p1. TW2, *p2, kb1, p2, TW2, p2, kb1, p2*, Row 11: P2, C6R, p6. Row 14: K1, pb1, k2, pb2, k8. CB1, CF1, work 14 sts from row 1 of Left Row 13: P1, C6R, p7. Row 15: P7, C6R, p1. Zig-Zag Panel, CB1, CF1, p2, kb1, p2, Left Zig-Zag Panel Right Zig-Zag Panel Key k on RS, p on WS p on RS, k on WS TW2 CF1 CB1 C6R C6L pb kb no stitch m1p m3 64 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 TW2, p18, TW2, p2, kb1, p2, CB1, CF1, Shape shoulders t work 14 sts from row 1 of Right Zig-Zag Panel, CB1, CF1; rep from * to *, TW2, p10, Cast off 7[6:9:9:12:11] sts at beg of next TW2, p2, kb1, (p3, kb1) 0[1:2:3:4:5] times, 2 rows. 122[134:136:146:148:160] sts. p1[2:2:3:3:4]. Cast off 8[9:9:10:10:11] sts at beg of next Row 2: K1[2:2:3:3:4], (pb1, k3) 0[1:2:3:4:5] 10 rows. times, pb1, k2, p2, k1, (p3tog, m3) twice, k1, Slip rem 42[44:46:46:48:50] sts on to a p2, *k2, pb1, k2, p2, k2, pb1, k2*, p4, work holder and leave. 14 sts from row 2 of Right Zig-Zag Panel, p4, k2, pb1, k2, p2, k1, (m3, p3tog) 4 times, FRONT k1, p2, k2, pb1, k2, p4, work row 2 of Left Zig-Zag Panel, p4; rep from * to *, p2, k1, Work as Back until Front meas (m3, p3tog) twice, k1, p2, k2, pb1, (k3, pb1) 12[14:14:16:16:18] rows fewer than Front up 0[1:2:3:4:5] times, k1[2:2:3:3:4]. to start of shoulder shaping, ending after Row 3: P1[2:2:3:3:4], (kb1, p3) 0[1:2:3:4:5] a WS row. times, kb1, p2, TW2, p10, TW2, *p2, kb1, p2, Shape neck TW2, p2, kb1, p2*, CF1, CB1, work row 3 of Left Zig-Zag Panel, CF1, CB1, p2, kb1, p2, Next row (RS): Patt 52[56:59:64:67:71], TW2, p18, TW2, p2, kb1, p2, CF1, CB1, work turn. row 3 of Right Zig-Zag Panel, CF1, CB1; Cont on this group of sts for left side rep from * to *, TW2, p10,TW2, p2, kb1, of neck. (p3, kb1) 0[1:2:3:4:5] times, p1[2:2:3:3:4]. Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 5 rows. Row 4: K1[2:2:3:3:4], (pb1, k3) 0[1:2:3:4:5] 47[51:54:59:62:66] sts. times, pb1, k2, p2, k1, (m3, p3tog) twice, k1, Work 6[8:8:10:10:12] rows straight, p2, * k2, pb1, k2, p2, k2, pb1, k2 *, p4, work ending at side edge. 14 sts from row 4 of Right Zig-Zag Panel, Shape shoulder p4, k2, pb1, k2, p2, k1, (p3tog, m3) 4 times, k1, p2, k2, pb1, k2, p4, work row 4 of Left Cast off 7[6:9:9:12:11] sts at beg of next row. Zig-Zag Panel, p4; rep from * to *, p2, k1, 40[45:45:50:52:55] sts. (p3tog, m3) twice, k1, p2, k2, pb1, (k3, pb1) Work 1 row straight. 0[1:2:3:4:5] times, k1[2:2:3:3:4]. Cast off 8[9:9:10:10:11] sts at beg of next Rows 5-28: Rep rows 1-4 six times, but row and 3 foll alt rows. working rows 5-28 of the 2 Zig-Zag Panels. Work 1 row straight. These 28 rows set patt. Cast off rem 8[9:9:10:10:11] sts. Cont in patt until work With RS facing, slip next meas 58[60:60:61:62:62]cm 32[34:36:36:38:40] sts (centre sts) on to a (23[23½:23½:24:24½:24½]in), ending holder and leave. after a WS row. Neatly rejoin yarn to rem sts at neck edge and work 1 row straight. Complete to match left half, but working 1 row more before shaping shoulder. measurements are given in cm 65 knittingmag.com

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 NECKBAND BRIOCHE MOEBIUS LOOP BY ANNIKEN ALLIS Join left shoulder. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on With 4mm needles and RS facing, rejoin average requirements and are approximate. yarn and k42[44:46:46:48:50] sts across Back, pick up and k18[19:19:20:20:22] sts TENSION evenly down left side of neck, k32[34:36:36:38:40] sts across Front, 15 sts and 13 rows to 10cm over brioche finally pick up and k19[20:20:21:21:23] sts pattern, after blocking. evenly up right side of neck. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary 111[117:121:123:127:135] sts. to obtain correct tension. Purl 1 row. Beg with row 1, work 5 rows in rib as ABBREVIATIONS for Back. Cast off in rib, working firmly around both brk = brioche knit: k the st with its yo shaped corners of front neck. brkyobrk = work brk1, yo, brk1, all in the same st (inc 2) ARMHOLE BORDERS (MAKE 2) brp = brioche purl: p the st with its yo sl1yo = sl1p wyif, bring yarn over needle Join right shoulder and edges of and the slipped st to work next st Neckband. br-ssk2tog = sl1 kwise, k1, psso, return this Place a marker 52[56:60:64:68:72] rows st to LH needle and k it tog with next st down from each shoulder seam on all (dec 2 – see Pattern Note) 4 side edges. For more abbreviations see page 91 With 4mm needles and RS facing, pick up and k83[89:97:103:109:115] sts evenly SIZE PATTERN NOTE between markers. Work as for Neckband, casting off evenly Width: 52cm (20½in) When working brioche decreases, if the st all around Border. Length: 164cm (64½in) has a yo, slip or k the st AND its yo together. TO FINISH YOU WILL NEED TIPS Join side seams and edges of McIntosh Donegal Rich Tweed DK When working 2-colour brioche from Armhole Borders. 87% wool, 13% Donegal nep charts or written instructions, each row is (approx 225m per 100g) worked twice, once with each colour. 2 x 100g skeins in Errigal (A) First work the row with A, do not turn but 2 x 100g skeins in Ardara (B) slip the sts back to the end of the needle. 5mm circular needle 80cm long Then work the row again with B. Turn and Row counter work next pair of rows in the same way. Brioche Pattern 66 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

BRIOCHE PATTERN Row 1 (A – RS): Using A, work row A1 of PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 brioche patt, working the 12-st rep 6 times. cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Worked over a multiple of 14 plus 5 sts Slide sts back to beg of needle. 67 Row 1 (B – RS): Using B, work row B1 and 8 brioche rows of brioche patt, working the 12-st rep 6 times. Turn. Row A1: K2, sl1yo, *(brk1, sl1yo) 3 times, Row 2 (A – WS): Using A, work row A2 of br-ssk2tog, sl1yo, brkyobrk, sl1yo; rep from brioche patt, working the 12-st rep 6 times. * 6 times, k2. Slide sts back to beg of needle. Row B1: Sl2, brp1, *(sl1yo, brp1) 4 times, Row 2 (B – WS): Using B, work row B2 sl1yo, p1, sl1yo, brp1; rep from * 6 times, sl2. of brioche patt, working the 12-st rep Row A2: K2, (sl1yo, brp1) to last 3 sts, 6 times. Turn. sl1yo, k2. Cont to end of 8-row brioche patt, then Row B2: Sl2, (brk1, sl1yo) to last 3 sts, rep rows 1-8 another 26 times. brk1, sl2. Break B. Row A3: K2, sl1yo, *(brk1, sl1yo) twice, Next row (RS): K2, (sl1yo, brk1) to last 3 sts, br-ssk2tog, sl1yo, brk1, sl1yo, brkyobrk, sl1yo, k2. sl1yo; rep from * 6 times, k2. Cast off using the Russian cast off or Row B3: Rep row B1. alternative stretchy cast off. Row A4: Rep row A2. Russian cast off Row B4: Rep row B2. Row A5: K2, sl1yo, *brk1, sl1yo, br-ssk2tog, K2, slip both sts back to LH needle, k2tog (sl1yo, brk1) twice, sl1yo, brkyobrk, sl1yo; tbl, (k1, slip both sts back to LH needle, rep from * 6 times, k2. k2tog tbl) to end. Row B5: Rep row B1. Row A6: Rep row A2. TO FINISH Row B6: Rep row B2. Row A7: K2, sl1yo, *br-ssk2tog, (sl1yo Block Loop to measurements, according twice, brk1) 3 times, sl1yo, brkyobrk, sl1yo; to yarn band instructions. rep from * 6 times, k2. Twist one short end and seam it to the Row B7: Rep row B1. other short end, or seam without twisting Row A8: Rep row A2. if preferred. Row B8: Rep row B2. Weave in all ends. LOOP With A, cast on 77 sts. Set-up row: K2, (k1, sl1yo) to last 3 sts, k3. Set brioche pattern Join in B, and using Chart or written instructions, work as foll: Key RS: knit, WS: purl RS: purl, WS: knit RS: slip, WS: slip pwise wyif sl1yo RS: brk1, WS: brp1 RS: brp1, WS: brk1 brkyobrk br-ssk2tog patt rep A B t knittingmag.com

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 VERDREY HAT BY JO ALLPORT For more abbreviations see page 91 Row 12: P1, (k4, p6, k4) to last st, p1. Row 13: K1, (p4, yo, ssk, k2, k2tog, yo, p4) Masterclass CABLE PATTERN to last st, k1. Row 14: P1, (k4, k1 tbl, p4, k1 tbl, k4) SIZES see page 70 Worked over a multiple of 14 sts and to last st, p1. 32 rows Row 15: K1, (p5, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, p5) Row 1 (RS): Knit. to last st, k1. Row 2: P1, (k1, p12, k1) to last st, p1. Row 16: P1, (k5, p1 tbl, p2, p1 tbl, k5) Row 3: K1, (p1, yo, ssk, k8, k2tog, yo, p1) to last st, p1. to last st, k1. Row 17: Knit. Row 4: P1, (k1, k1 tbl, p10, k1 tbl, k1) Row 18: P1, (p6, k2, p6) to last st, p1. to last st, p1. Row 19: K1, (k4, k2tog, yo, p2, yo, ssk, k4) Row 5: K1, (p2, yo, ssk, k6, k2tog, yo, p2) to last st, k1. to last st, k1. Row 20: P1, (p5, k1 tbl, k2, k1 tbl, p5) Row 6: P1, (k2, k1 tbl, p8, k1 tbl, k2) to last st, p1. to last st, p1. Row 21: K1, (k3, k2tog, yo, p4, yo, ssk, k3) Row 7: K1, (p3, C4F, C4B, p3) to last st, k1. to last st, k1. Row 8: P1, (k3, p8, k3) to last st, p1. Row 22: P1, (p4, k1 tbl, k4, k1 tbl, p4) Row 9: K1, (p3, k8, p3) to last st, k1. to last st, p1. Row 10: Rep row 8. Row 23: K1, (C4B, p6, C4F) to last st, k1. Row 11: K1, (p3, C4Fpk, C4Bkp, p3) Row 24: P1, (p4, k6, p4) to last st, p1. to last st, k1. Key Cable Pattern RS: knit, WS: purl S-M[M-L] RS: purl, WS: knit To fit head circumference: p tbl 47-53[53-58]cm (18½-21[21-23]in) k tbl Actual circumference: 45.5[51]cm yo (18[20]in) ssk Height: 22[24]cm (8½[9½]in) k2tog Figures in square brackets refer to larger C4F sizes: where there is only one set of figures C4B this applies to all sizes. C4Bkp YOU WILL NEED C4Fpk Bow Fiddle Yarns DK 75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon 14-st patt rep (approx 225m per 100g) 1[1] x 100g skein in Embers 3.5mm and 4mm needles Cable needle Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate. TENSION 25 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over Cable Patt using 4mm needles, after blocking. Use larger or smaller needles as necessary to obtain correct tension. ABBREVIATIONS C4B = cable 4 back: sl2 to cn and hold at back, k2, then k2 from cn C4F = cable 4 front: sl2 to cn and hold at front, k2, then k2 from cn C4Bkp = sl2 to cn and hold at back, k2, then k1, p1 from cn C4Fpk = sl2 to cn and hold at front, p1, k1, then k2 from cn 68 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

Row 25: K1, (k4, p6, k4) to last st, k1. Work from Crown Decreases Chart or PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Row 26: Rep row 24. written instructions as foll: cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Row 27: K1, (C4Bkp, p6, C4fpk) to Row 1 (RS): K1, *k2tog, yo, (p2, p2tog) 69 last st, k1. twice, p2, yo, ssk; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 28: P1, (p3, k8, p3) to last st, p1. 98[110] sts. Row 29: K1, (k1, k2tog, yo, p8, yo, ssk, k1) Row 2: P1, *p1, p1 tbl, k8, p1 tbl, p1; to last st, k1. rep from * to last st, p1. Row 30: P1, (p2, k1 tbl, k8, k1 tbl, p2) Row 3: K1, *k2tog, yo, p1, p2tog, p2, to last st, p1. p2tog, p1, yo, ssk; rep from * to last st, Row 31: K1, (k2tog, yo, p10, yo, ssk) k1. 82[92] sts. to last st, k1. Row 4: P1, *p1, p1 tbl, k6, p1 tbl, p1; rep from Row 32: P1, (p1, p1 tbl, k10, p1 tbl, p1) * to last st, p1. to last st, p1. Row 5: K1, *k2tog, yo, p1, (p2tog) twice, p1, yo, ssk; rep from * to last st, k1. 66[74] sts. HAT Row 6: P1, *p1, p1 tbl, k4, p1 tbl, p1; rep from * to last st, p1. With 3.5mm needles, cast on 106[116] sts. Row 7: K1, *k2tog, yo, (p2tog) twice, yo, Set rib ssk; rep from * to last st, k1. 50[56] sts. Row 8: P1, (p1, p1 tbl, k2, p1 tbl, p1) to last Row 1 (RS): P1[0], *p1, k2, p1; rep from * to st, p1. last 1[0] st, p1[0]. Row 9: K1, (k2tog, p2, ssk) to last st, k1. Row 2: K1[0], *k1, p2, k1; rep from * to last 34[38] sts. 1[0] st, k1[0]. Row 10: P1, (p1, k2, p1) to last st, p1. Rep these 2 rows until work meas 5cm Row 11: K1, (k1, p2tog, k1) to last st, k1. (2½in), ending after a RS row. 26[29] sts. Change to 4mm needles. Row 12: P1, (p1, k1, p1) to last st, p1. Next row (WS): P4[3], (m1p, p14[10]) to last 4[3] sts, m1p, p4[3]. 114[128] sts. TO FINISH Set Cable Pattern Break yarn, thread tail through rem sts Using Chart or written instructions, and pull tight. Seam down the back of work as foll: the Hat, matching patterns. Block lightly, Row 1 (RS): K1, (work 14-st Cable Patt) according to yarn band instructions, to 8[9] times, k1. stretch out pattern if required, avoiding Row 2: P1, (work 14-st Cable Patt) rib section, and weave in ends. 8[9] times, p1. Cont as set until row 32 is completed. Rep rows 31 and 32 until work meas 20[22]cm (8[8½in) from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row. Set crown decs Crown Decreases Key RS: knit, WS: purl t RS: purl, WS: knit k2tog ssk p2tog yo p tbl patt rep knittingmag.com

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 MASTERCLASS DECREASING CABLE PATTERN QUICK TECHNIQUE WITH JO ALLPORT This is a lovely all-over decreasing cable pattern. It uses a combination of standard four-stitch cables with four-stitch knit and purl combinations, yarn overs and knitting through the back of the loops. The yarn overs are hidden by knitting or purling them through the back of the loop to tighten the stitch. The swatch has been knitted with 16 stitches: a selvedge stitch at each end and the 14-stitch pattern repeat. 1 The first two rows have been 3 Now on row 4, work the 5 Purl the next stitch. 9 On row 13, work the yarn worked – a plain knit row and selvedge stitch, then k1. Now overs and their ssk and k2tog the second row, which has a work the next stitch, which is 6 Take the yarn back and knit decreases, then knit the yarn knit stitch at the start and end the yarn over from the previous the next stitch. Then knit the 2 overs from the previous row of the pattern repeat. Now on row, through its back loop to sts from the cable needle. through the back of the loop row 3, the pattern repeat starts tighten it up. So knit through as before. with p1, yo and ssk decrease. the back of the loop (k1 tbl), as Note that the yarn over goes shown in the image. Continue 10 Work row 15 with another over the needle, as it is moving across the row, repeat the k1 set of yarn overs and ssk and from a purl stitch to a knit tbl two stitches before the end k2tog decreases, but work the stitch. Knit the next 8 sts. of the pattern repeat. Work yarn overs on row 16 as purl rows 5 and 6 in the same way through the back of the loop, as rows 3 and 4, moving the rather than knit. This sets the ssk and k2tog (and resulting pattern for the next 15 rows, yos) in one stitch to create which has the pattern moved the slant of stocking stitch across so that it becomes an sts towards the middle of the all-over pattern. pattern repeat. Work rows 7 to 10, working the standard 4-st 11 At the end of row 17, the cables on row 7. decreasing cable pattern can be seen. Work the remaining 2 Work a k2tog then a yarn 7 Now slip the next 2 sts on instructions to complete the over, wrapping the yarn to the cable needle and hold 32-row pattern. around the needle and at the back. Knit 2 sts. Then bringing it back to the front work the 2 sts from the cable ready to purl the next stitch. needle by knitting the first It’s as if the yarn goes round stitch as shown. the needle one-and-a-half revolutions, as opposed 4 Now on row 11, the next row 8 Purl the second stitch from to when you work a yarn using the cable needle, the the cable needle. Complete over between a purl and a cables are a combination of the row, and the following row. knit stitch, where the yarn knit and purl stitches. Work to only goes over the top of the start of the cable and leave the needle and is like half the yarn at the front. Slip 2 sts a revolution. This makes a on to the cable needle and difference to the size of hole hold at the front as shown. if it’s a lace pattern, but is less important in this stitch pattern. Continue to the end of the row. 70 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 NECI BY SARAH ALDERSON SIZES PATTERN NOTE Set Stitch Pattt Using Chart or written instructions, work To fit: S[M:L] These unisex socks are worked from the as foll, with Stitch Patt over instep and st Actual foot circumference: toe up and in the round. st for sole, until Sock meas 9[10:11.5]cm 20[22.25:24.5]cm (8[8¾:9¾]in) Work both the same. (3½[4:4½]in) less than desired foot length: Leg height: 20.25[22.75:25.25]cm For a tutorial on the magic cast-on method Rnd 1: K1[2:3], (p1, k2) 5 times, p1, sm, (8[9:10]in) used for these socks, visit aldersign.com. k to end. Foot length is customisable. Rnd 2: K1[2:3], (p1, cluster 2, p1, k2) twice, Figures in square brackets refer to larger TIP p1, cluster 2, p1, sm, k to end. sizes: where there is only one set of figures Rnds 3-6: Rep rnds 1 and 2 twice. this applies to all sizes. Stitch markers are used to mark beg of rnd Rnd 7: Rep rnd 1. and halfway point. The stitches between Rnd 8: K1[2:3], (p1, k2, p1, cluster 2) twice, YOU WILL NEED the two markers form the front and back p1, sm, k to end. of the socks. Rnds 9-12: Rep rnds 7 and 8 twice. Fruitful Fusion Merino Aran 100% Merino Arch increases wool (approx 166m per 100g) STITCH PATTERN Rnd 1: Cont as set to m, sm, k1, LIB, k to 1 st 1[2:2] x 100g skeins in Log Fire before end, LIA, k1 (inc 2). 4.5mm double-pointed or circular needles Worked over 17[18:19] sts and 12 rnds Rnd 2: Cont as set to m, sm, k to end. Stitch markers Rnd 1: K1[2:3], (p1, k2) 5 times, p1. Rep last 2 rnds 7[8:9] more times. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Rnd 2: K1[2:3], (p1, cluster 2, p1, k2) twice, 52[58:64] sts. average requirements and are approximate. p1, cluster 2, p1. Heel short rows Rnds 3-6: Rep rnds 1 and 2 twice. Row 1 (RS): Cont as set to m, sm, TENSION Rnd 7: Rep rnd 1. k25[28:31], w&t. Rnd 8: K1[2:3], (p1, k2, p1, cluster 2) twice, Row 2: P16[18:20], w&t. 18 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st, p1, k2, p1. Row 3: K to 1 st before wrapped st of after blocking. Rnds 9-12: Rep rnds 7 and 8 twice. previous row, w&t. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Row 4: P to 1 st before wrapped st of to obtain correct tension. SOCK (MAKE 2) previous row, w&t. Rep last 2 rows 3[4:5] more times. ABBREVIATIONS Using Judy’s Magic Cast On or another Heel turn magic cast-on method, cast on 6[8:10] Row 1 (RS): K to first wrapped st, (k tog cluster 2 = sl1 wyif, p1, yo, psso both p1 pairs of sts split over 2 needles. Join the wrap and the st it wraps) 4[5:6] times, and yo together to work in the round, being careful not slip next wrapped st kwise, k1, then pass LIB = lifted increase before: insert RH to twist sts, and pm for beg of rnd and the wrap and the slipped st over the st just needle under nearest side of st below next halfway. 12[16:20] sts. knitted, turn (dec 1). st, then k tbl from this position Rnd 1: Knit. Row 2 (WS): Sl1p, p to first wrapped st, LIA = lifted increase after: insert LH needle Rnd 2: K1, LIB, k to 1 st before m, LIA, k1, (p tog the wrap and the st it wraps) under nearest side of st 2 rows below last sm, k1, LIB, k to last st, LIA, k1 (inc 4). 4[5:6] times, slip next wrapped st pwise, p1, st made, then k tbl from this position Rep last 2 rnds 5 times. 36[40:44] sts. then pass the wrap and the slipped st over For more abbreviations see page 91 Instep the st just purled, turn (dec 1). Rnd 1: K7[8:9], p1, k2, p1, k to end. Row 3: Sl1, k to 1 st before the turn of the Rnd 2: K7[8:9], p1, cluster 2, p1, k to end. previous row, skpo, turn (dec 1). Rnds 3-6: Rep rnds 1 and 2 twice. Row 4: Sl1, p to 1 st before the turn of the Rnd 7: K4[5:6], (p1, k2) 3 times, p1, k to end. previous row, p2tog, turn (dec 1). Rnd 8: K4[5:6], p1, cluster 2, p1, k2, p1, cluster 2, p1, k to end. Key Rnds 9-12: Rep rnds 7 and 8 twice. knit Stitch Pattern purl cluster 2 size L start here size M start here size S start here knittingmag.com 71

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Rep last 2 rows 5[6:7] more times. CARDIGAN BY LANG YARNS 38[42:46] sts. Next row (RS): Sl1, k to 1 st before the turn Set main pattern of the previous row, skpo. Do not turn. 37[41:45] sts. Row 1 (RS): P1 (edge st), k to last st, p1 Next rnd: Patt to 2 sts before halfway (edge st). m, k2tog, sm, k to end. 36[40:44] sts. Row 2: Purl. Leg These 2 rows set st st with 1 st in g st at each edge. Cont in st st as set until Back Rnd 1: Patt to m, sm, patt as set to end. meas 26cm (10¼in). Cont as set until leg meas 18[20.5:23]cm Now cont in st st over all sts until piece (4[4½:5]in) from top of heel. meas 57[54]cm (22½[21¼]in). Cuff Next row: Pm in a st at beg and end of row to mark armhole positions. Rnd 1: *K1[2:0], (p1, k2) 5[6:7] times, p1[0:1], Cont straight until armhole meas k1[0:0]; rep from * once more. 19[22]cm (7½[8¾]in) from markers. Rep last rnd 5 more times. Shape shoulders Cast off using a stretchy cast off. Mark 36[40] centre sts for neck with TO FINISH 45[51] sts each side. Note: Please read through the next Weave in all ends. section carefully before starting to knit: Block gently to measurements, according later you will be shaping the shoulders to yarn band instructions. and neck at the same time, so will need to keep track of cast-off sts at each SIZES edge separately. Cast off 6 sts at beg of next 4[16] rows. S-M[L-XL] Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 12[0] rows. Actual bust: 112[128]cm (44[50½]in) AT THE SAME TIME, when Back meas Length: 80cm (31½in) 78cm (30¾in), shape neck as foll: Figures in square brackets refer to larger Next row (RS): Cast off for shoulder as set, sizes: where there is only one set of figures k to m, slip sts just worked on to a holder this applies to all sizes. or scrap yarn for right side, remove marker, cast off 36[40] sts for neck, remove YOU WILL NEED marker, k to end. Left side Lang Yarns Cashmere Premium 100% cashmere (approx 115m per 25g) Next row (WS): Cast off for shoulder as 21[24] x 25g balls in 78.0167 Light Brown set, p to end. 3mm and 3.5mm needles Next row (RS): Cast off 2 sts as smoothly Stitch markers as possible at neck edge, k to end. Note: Yarn amounts given are based Next row: Cast off for shoulder as set, on average requirements and are p to end. approximate. Next row: Cast off 1 st, k to end. Cast off rem sts. TENSION Right side 22 sts and 34 rows to 10cm over st st With WS facing, slip sts from holder back using 3.5mm needles. on to needle and patt to end. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Next row (RS): Cast off for shoulder as set, to obtain correct tension. k to end. Next row (WS): Cast off 2 sts as smoothly BACK as possible at neck edge, k to end. Next row: Cast off for shoulder as set, Using 3mm needles, cast on 166[186] sts. p to end. Set rib Next row: Cast off 1 st, k to end. Row 1 (RS): P1 (edge st), (k2, p2) to last Cast off rem sts. 3 sts, k2, p1 (edge st). Row 2: P1, (p2, k2) to last 3 sts, p3. LEFT FRONT These 2 rows set rib. Cont in rib until piece meas 10cm (4in), ending with a WS row. Using 3mm needles, cast on 138[158] sts. Change to 3.5mm needles. Work in rib as for Back until piece meas Next row (RS – dec): P1 (edge st), p1, k1[3], 10cm (4in), ending with a WS row. k2tog, (k2, k2tog) to last 5[7] sts, k3[5], p1, Change to 3.5mm needles. p1 (edge st). Dec 40[44] – 126[142] sts. Next row (RS – dec): P1 (edge st), p1, k16[8], k2tog, (k1, k2tog) to last 19[11] sts, 72 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 k17[9], p1, p1 (edge st). 34[46] sts Row 1 (RS): P1 (edge st), (p1, k2, p1) to last POCKETS (MAKE 2) t decreased – 104[112] sts. 4 sts, k2, p1, p1 (edge st). Set main pattern Row 2: K1 (edge st), (k1, p2, k1) to last 4 sts, Note: The Pockets are worked from the Row 1 (RS): P1, k100[108], p2. p2, k1, k1 (edge st). top down. Row 2: Purl. Rep rows 1 and 2 until rib meas 6cm (2¼in). Using 3mm needles cast on 46 sts. These 2 rows set st st with g st edge. Change to 3.5mm needles. Row 1 (RS): P1 (edge st), (p1, k2, p1) to last Cont as set until piece meas 26cm (10¼in), Next row (RS – dec): K1[9], k2tog, (k2[1], 4 sts, k2, p1, p1 (edge st). ending with a WS row. k2tog) to last 3[10] sts, k to end. 18[24] sts Row 2: K1 (edge st), (k1, p2, k1) to last 4 sts, Next row (RS): P1, k101[109], p1. decreased – 56[66] sts. p2, k1, k1 (edge st). Next row: Purl. Next row: Purl. Rep rows 1 and 2 until rib meas 3cm (1¼in). Cont as now set until piece meas 57[54]cm Work 6[4] more rows straight in st st. Change to 3.5mm needles. (22½[21¼]in), ending with a WS row. Set side shaping Next row (RS – dec): K1, k2tog, (k2, k2tog) Next row (RS): Pm in st at beg of row to to last 3 sts, k3 (dec 11 – 35 sts rem). mark armhole, patt to end. Next row (RS – inc): K1, m1, k to last st, Next row: Purl. Cont straight in patt until armhole meas m1, k1 (inc 2). Cont straight in st st until Pocket meas 19[22]cm (7½[8¾]in) from marker. Cont in st st and rep inc rnd on every 20cm (8in). Shape shoulder 8th row 15 times[alternately every 6th Cast off loosely. Cast off 6 sts at beg of next 1[7] RS rows. and 8th row 17 times]. Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 7[1] RS rows. When all increases have been completed TO FINISH Cont straight on rem 63[65] sts for a you will have 86[100] sts. further 10[11]cm (4[4¼]in). Cont straight until Sleeve meas Graft sts from Fronts left for the closing Set aside. 44cm (17¼in). band together using Kitchener stitch. Shape Sleeve cap Attach closing band at back of neck. Sew RIGHT FRONT shoulder seams. Set in Sleeves between Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 12 rows. markers. Sew Sleeve and side seams, Work to mirror Left Front, reversing all Cast off 6 sts at beg of foll 2[14] rows. leaving 26cm (10¼in) side vents open at shaping. Cont straight until Sleeve cap meas the bottom. Sew Pockets on to Fronts as 4cm (1½in). shown in schematic. Weave in ends. SLEEVES (MAKE 2) Cast off loosely. Block as desired. Using 3mm needles, cast on 74[90] sts. measurements are given in cm 73 knittingmag.com

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 HALLEY BY MARTIN STOREY ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 13[15:17:18:20:21:23:25:28] sts on RH needle and turn, leaving rem sts on a holder. SIZES BACK Work each side of neck separately. Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 3 rows, To fit bust: 71-76[81-86:91-97:102-107: Using 4mm needles cast on ending with RS facing for next row, 112-117:122-127:132-137:142-147:152-157]cm 102[112:122:132:142:152:162:172:184] sts. and AT THE SAME TIME cast off (28-30[32-34:36-38:40-42:44-46: Beg with a k row, work in st st for 3 rows, 5[6:7:7:8:9:10:11:12] sts at beg of 2nd row. 48-50:52-54:56-58:60-62]in) ending with WS facing for next row. Cast off rem 5[6:7:8:9:9:10:11:13] sts. Actual bust: Row 4 (WS): P1[6:5:7:3:4:5:0:6], inc pwise With RS facing, slip centre in next st, (p8[10:9:8:8:10:9:9:9], inc pwise 26[28:28:30:30:32:32:32:32] sts on to 102[112:122:132:142:152:162:172:184]cm in next st) 11[9:11:13:15:13:15:17:17] times, another holder, rejoin yarn to rem sts, (40¼[44:48:52:56:59¾:63¾:67¾:72½]in) p1[6:6:7:3:4:6:1:7]. patt to end. Length: 54[56:58:60:62:64:65:67:68]cm 114[122:134:146:158:166:178:190:202] sts. Complete to match first side, reversing (21¼[22:22¾:23½:24½:25¼:25½:26½:26¾]in) Row 5: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. shapings. Width: 51[56:61:66:71:76:81:86:92]cm Row 6: P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end. (20[22:24:26:28:30:32:33¾:36¼]in) Last 2 rows form rib. LEFT FRONT Sleeve length: Cont in rib until work meas 4cm (1½in), allowing first few rows to roll to RS, Using 4mm needles cast on 44[45:45:46:46:46:46:46:46]cm ending with WS facing for next row. 48[53:58:63:68:73:78:83:89] sts. (17¼[17¾:17¾:18:18:18:18:18:18]in) Next row (WS): Rib 1[6:5:7:3:4:5:0:6], Beg with a k row, work in st st for 3 rows, Figures in square brackets refer to larger work 2 tog, (rib 8[10:9:8:8:10:9:9:9], ending with WS facing for next row. sizes: where there is only one set of figures work 2 tog) 11[9:11:13:15:13:15:17:17] times, Row 4 (WS): P2[3:4:3:3:4:2:6:3], inc pwise this applies to all sizes. rib 1[6:6:7:3:4:6:1:7]. in next st, (p6[8:11:7:9:6:8:9:8], inc pwise 102[112:122:132:142:152:162:172:184] sts. in next st) 6[5:4:7:6:9:8:7 9] times, YOU WILL NEED Change to 5mm needles. p3[4:5:3:4:5:3:6:4]. Set patt 55[59:63:71:75:83:87:91:99] sts. Rowan Kid Classic 70% wool, 22% mohair, Row 5: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to last st, k1. 8% polyamide (approx 140m per 50g) Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 6: K1, p2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end. 8[8:9:10:11:12:12:13:14] x 50g balls in 895 Row 2: K0[0:0:1:0:0:0:0:0], Last 2 rows form rib. Clover p2[1:0:4:4:3:2:1:1], *k2, p4; rep from * to last Cont in rib until work meas 4cm (1½in), 4mm and 5mm needles 4[3:2:1:0:5:4:3:3] sts, k2[2:2:1:0:2:2:2:2], allowing first few rows to roll to RS and 4mm circular needle at least 120cm long p2[1:0:0:0:3:2:1:1]. ending with WS facing for next row. Stitch holders Row 3: Knit. Next row (WS): Rib 2[3:4:3:3:4:2:6:3], 3 x wooden 2.4cm buttons Row 4: K1[0:0:0:0:0:1:0:0], work 2 tog, (rib 6[8:11:7:9:6:8:9:8], Note: Yarn amounts given are based on p4[4:3:2:1:0:4:4:4], *k2, p4; rep from * to work 2 tog) 6[5:4:7:6:9:8:7:9] times, average requirements and are approximate. last 1[0:5:4:3:2:1:0:0] sts, k1[0:2:2:2:2:1:0:0], rib 3[4:5:3:4:5:3:6:4]. p0[0:3:2:1:0:0:0:0]. 48[53:58:63:68:73:78:83:89] sts. TENSION These 4 rows form patt. Change to 5mm needles. Keeping patt correct throughout, Set patt 20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over patt using cont as foll: 5mm needles. Cont straight until Back meas Row 1 (RS): Knit. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary 29[30:30.5:31:31.5:32:32:33:33]cm Row 2: P2, *k2, p4; rep from * to last to obtain correct tension. (11½[11¾:12:12¼:12½:12½:12½:13:13]in), 4[3:2:1:0:5:4:3:3] sts, k2[2:2:1:0:2:2:2:2], allowing first few rows to roll to RS and p2[1:0:0:0:3:2:1:1]. ending with RS facing for next row. Row 3: Knit. Shape armholes Row 4: K1, p4, *k2, p4; rep from * to last 1[0:5:4:3:2:1:0:0] sts, k1[0:2:2:2:2:1:0:0], Keeping patt correct, cast off 4 sts at beg p0[0:3:2:1:0:0 0:0]. of next 2 rows. These 4 rows form patt. 94[104:114:124:134:144:154:164:176] sts. Keeping patt correct throughout, Dec 1 st at each end of next and foll 7 alt cont as foll: rows. 78[88:98:108:118:128:138:148:160] sts. Cont straight until Left Front matches Cont straight until armhole meas Back to beg of armhole shaping, 22[23:24.5:26:27.5:29:30:31:32]cm ending with RS facing for next row. (8½[9:9½:10¼:11:11½:11¾:12¼:12½]in), Shape armhole ending with RS facing for next row. Shape shoulders and Back neck Keeping patt correct, cast off 4 sts at beg of next row. Cast off 4[5:6:7:8:9:10:11:12] sts at beg of 44[49:54:59:64:69:74:79:85] sts. next 4 rows. Work 1 row. 62[68:74:80:86:92:98:104:112] sts. Shape front slope Next row (RS): Cast off 5[5:6:7:8:9:10:11:12] sts, patt until there are Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st 74 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 at front slope edge of next and Row 4: K1[0:0:0:0:0:1:0:0], 4th[4th:4th:4th:4th:alt:alt:alt:alt] row to 10[12:10:11:8:9:8:7:5] foll 4th rows, then on p4[4:3:2:1:0:4:4:4], *k2, p4; rep from * to 64[70:84:94:108:68:76:82:90] sts, then on 2[1:3:3:6:6:7:8:10] foll 6th rows and AT THE last st, k1. every foll 6th[6th:6th:6th:-:4th:4th:4th:4th] SAME TIME dec 1 st at armhole edge of These 4 rows form patt. row until there are 86[90:96:102:108:114: next and foll 7 alt rows. Keeping patt correct throughout, 118:122:126] sts, taking inc sts into patt. 23[27:32:36:41:45:50:55:61] sts. complete to match Left Front, Cont straight until Sleeve meas Cont straight until Left Front matches reversing shapings. 44[45:45:46:46:46:46:46:46]cm Back to beg of shoulder shaping, ending (17¼[17¾:17¾:18:18:18:18:18:18]in), with RS facing for next row. SLEEVES (MAKE 2) ending with RS facing for next row. Shape shoulder Shape top Using 4mm needles cast on Cast off 4[5:6:7:8:9:10:11:12] sts at beg of 48[50:52:54:54:56:56:58:58] sts. Keeping patt correct, cast off 4 sts at beg next and foll 1[2:2:3:3:3:3:3:3] alt rows, Beg with a k row, work in st st for 3 rows, of next 2 rows. then 5[6:7:0:0:0:0:0:0] sts at beg of foll ending with WS facing for next row. 78[82:88:94:100:106:110:114:118] sts. 2[1:1:0:0:0:0:0:0] alt rows. Row 4 (WS): P3[5:3:2:2:5:5:4:4], inc pwise Dec 1 st at each end of next and foll 6 alt Work 1 row. in next st, (p7[12:8:6:6:8:8:6:6], inc pwise in rows, then on foll row, ending with RS Cast off rem 5[6:7:8:9:9:10:11:13] sts. next st) 5[3:5:7:7:5:5:7:7] times, facing for next row. p4[5:3:2:2:5:5:4:4]. Cast off rem 62[66:72:78:84:90:94: RIGHT FRONT 54[54:58:62:62:62:62:66:66] sts. 98:102] sts. Beg with row 5, work in rib as given for Using 4mm needles cast on Back until work meas 4cm (1½in), allowing TO FINISH 48[53:58:63:68:73:78:83:89] sts. first few rows to roll to RS and ending with Beg with a k row, work in st st for 3 rows, WS facing for next row. Press as described on the yarn band. ending with WS facing for next row. Next row (WS): Rib 3[5:3:2:2:5:5:4:4], Join both shoulder seams using Row 4 (WS): P2[3:4:3:3:4:2:6:3], inc work 2 tog, (rib 7[12:8:6:6:8:8:6:6], backstitch, or mattress stitch if preferred. pwise in next st, (p6[8:11:7:9:6:8:9:8], work 2 tog) 5[3:5:7:7:5:5:7:7] Front band inc pwise in next st) 6[5:4:7:6:9:8:7:9] times, rib 4[5:3:2:2:5:5:4:4]. times, p3[4:5:3:4:5:3:6:4]. 48[50:52:54:54:56:56:58:58] sts. With RS facing and using 4mm 55[59:63:71:75:83:87:91:99] sts. Change to 5mm needles. circular needle, beg and ending Row 5: K3, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Set patt at front hem edges, pick up and Row 6: P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to last st, k1. k62[64:65:66:67:68:68:70:70] sts up Right Last 2 rows form rib. Row 1 (RS): Knit. Front opening edge to beg of front slope Cont in rib until work meas 4cm (1½in), Row 2: K1[0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0], shaping, 60[61:66:70:75:79:81:83:87] sts allowing first few rows to roll to RS and p4[0:1:2:2:3:3:4:4], *k2, p4; rep from * to up Right Front slope, and 3 sts down ending with WS facing for next row. last 1[2:3:4:4:5:5:0:0] sts, k1[2:2:2:2:2:2:0:0], right side of Back neck, k across Next row (WS): Rib 2[3:4:3:3:4:2:6:3], p0[0:1:2:2:3:3:0:0]. 26[28:28:30:30:32:32:32:32] sts on Back work 2 tog, (rib 6[8:11:7:9:6:8:9:8], Row 3: (Inc in first st) 0[0:0:0:1:1:1:1:1] holder, pick up and k3 sts up left side of work 2 tog) 6[5:4:7:6:9:8:7:9] times, time, k to last 0[0:0:0:1:1:1:1:1] st, Back neck, 60[61:66:70:75:79:81:83:87] sts rib 3[4:5:3:4:5:3:6:4]. (inc in last st) 0[0:0:0:1:1:1:1:1] time. down Left Front slope to beg 48[53:58:63:68:73:78:83:89] sts. 48[50:52:54:56:58:58:60:60] sts. of front slope shaping, and Change to 5mm needles. Row 4: K0[0:0:1:0:0:0:0:0], 62[64:65:66:67:68:68:70:70] sts down Set patt p2[3:4:4:0:1:1:2:2], *k2, p4; rep from * to Left Front opening edge. 276[284:296: last 4[5:0:1:2:3:3:4:4] sts, k2[2:0:1:2:2:2:2:2], 308:320:332:336:344:352] sts. Row 1 (RS): Knit. p2[3:0:0:0:1:1:2:2]. Row 2: K0[0:0:1:0:0:0:0:0], These 4 rows form patt. p2[1:0:4:4:3:2:1:1], *k2, p4; rep from * to last Cont in patt, shaping sides by inc 1 st at 4 sts, k2, p2. each end of next and every foll Row 3: Knit. 44 [45: 45: 46: 46: 46: 46: 46: 46] cm (17¼ [17¾: 17¾: 18: 18: 18: 18: 18: 18] in) 54 [56: 58: 60: 62: 64: 65: 67: 68] cm (21¼ [22: 22¾: 23½: 24½: 25¼: 25½: 26½: 26¾] in) t 51 [56: 61: 66: 71: 76: 81: 86: 92] cm (20 [22: 24: 26: 28: 30: 32: 33¾: 36¼] in) 75 knittingmag.com

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Row 1 (WS): K1, p2, *k2, p2; rep from * to POLO NECK BY RICO DESIGN last st, k1. Row 2: K3, *p2, k2; rep from * to last st, k1. Melange (B) These 2 rows form rib. 4mm circular needles 40cm, 60cm Keeping rib correct, cont as foll: and 80cm long Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for Stitch markers next row. Stitch holders Row 4 (RS): Rib 7, *cast off 2 sts (to Note: Yarn amounts given are based make a buttonhole – cast on 2 sts over on average requirements and are these cast-off sts on next row), rib until approximate. there are 24[25:25:26:26:27:27:28:28] sts on RH needle after cast off; rep from TENSION * once more, cast off 2 sts (to make 3rd buttonhole – cast on 2 sts over these 20 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over st st using cast-off sts on next row), rib to end. 1 strand of A and 1 strand of B held tog. Work in rib for 2 rows, ending with WS Use larger or smaller needles if necessary facing for next row. to obtain correct tension. Row 7 (WS): Rib 12[3:9:4:14:5:7:16:4], work 2 tog, (rib 8[9:9:9:8:9:9:8:9], work ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 2 tog) 25[25:25:27:29:29:29:31:31] times, rib 12[4:10:5:14:6:8:16:5]. 250[258:270: SIZES PATTERN NOTE 280:290:302:306:312:320] sts. Beg with a k row, work in st st for 4 rows, To fit bust: 78-81[86-89:90-97:101-108]cm Pullover is knitted from the top down ending with RS facing for next row. (31-32[34-35:35½-38¼:40-43]in) using 2 strands of yarn held together. Cast off. Figures in square brackets refer to larger Set in Sleeves. sizes: where there is only one set of figures PULLOVER this applies to all sizes. Using 40cm long circular needle and YOU WILL NEED 2 strands of yarn, cast on 100[100:104:104] sts. Join to work in the Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino round, taking care not to twist sts, and pm 100% Merino virgin wool for beg of rnd (centre back). (approx 200m per 50g) Slip marker on every rnd. 5[6:7:8] x 50g balls in 011 Grey Melange (A) Neck border Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Rnd 1: K1, p1; rep from * to end. Silk 70% mohair, 30% silk This rnd forms 1x1 rib in the rnd. (approx 200m per 25g) Cont in rib until work meas 14cm (5½in). 5[6:7:8] x 25g balls in 030 Light Grey Inc 2 sts evenly spaced on last rnd. 102[102:106:106] sts. Divide for front, sleeves and back Sm, k19[20:21:22] for first half of back, pm, k6 (raglan sts), pm, k2 (left Sleeve), pm, k6 (raglan sts), pm, k37[39:41:43] (front), pm, k6 (raglan sts), pm, k2 19,5(20-20,5-21) 25(26-26,5-27) 23(25- 27-29) 2 25(26-26,5-27) 35(37-39-41) 25(27-29-31) 35(37-39-41) 10 10 10,5 9(9,5-10-10,5) 26,5(27,5-28,5-29,5) measurements are given in cm 76 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 (right Sleeve), pm, k6 (raglan sts), pm, CHEVRON THROW BY BERNAT k18[19:20:21] (second half of back). This rnd forms st st. THROW Cont in st st, work 1 rnd. Rnd 3: Sm, k to first m, m1R, sm, k6, sm, Cast on 113 sts (multiple of 13 sts plus 9). m1L, k to next m, m1R, sm, k6, sm, m1L, Do not join. k to next m, m1R, sm, k6, sm, m1L, k to Working back and forth across needle next m, m1R, sm, k6, sm, m1L, k to end. in rows, proceed as foll: 110[110:114:114] sts. Row 1 (RS): K4, *k1, yo, k4, (k2tog) twice, Work 1 rnd. k4, yo; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5. These 2 rnds set raglan incs. Row 2: Knit. Work 68[70:72:74] rnds, working raglan Rep last 2 rows for patt until work meas inc on next and every foll alt row. 129.5cm (51in) from beg, ending on a The yoke should meas approx RS row. 25[26:26.5:27]cm (10[10¼:10½:10¾]in). Cast off. 382[390:402:410] sts. Next rnd: K to last 56[58:60:62] sts, TO FINISH pm for new beg of rnd. Joining rnd: Remove all markers as Weave in ends. you go along, k113[117:121:125] for back, place 78[80:82:84] sts on a stitch holder SIZE t for right Sleeve, cast on 15[15:16:16] sts, k87[89:93:95] for front, place 78[80:82:84] Approx 114.5 x 129.5cm (45 x 51in) sts on a stitch holder for left Sleeve] cast on 15[15:16:16] sts. 256[264:274:282] sts. YOU WILL NEED Join to work in the rnd and cont working in st st until work meas 25[27:29:31]cm Bernat Blanket Ombré 100% polyester (10[10½:11½:12¼]in) from joining rnd. (approx 201m per 300g) Work in rib as given for neck for a further 3 x 300g balls in 36001 Charcoal Ombré 10cm (4in). 8mm circular needle 73.5cm long Cast off in rib. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are SLEEVES (MAKE 2) approximate. Using 40cm long circular needle and TENSION 2 strands of yarn, pm for beg of rnd, k across 78[80:82:84] sts left on stitch 8 sts and 13 rows to 10cm over st st. holder for Sleeve, cast on 15[15:17:17] sts, 9 sts and 16 rows to 10cm over patt. mark the centre sts of these newly cast-on Use larger or smaller needles if necessary sts and join to a rnd. 93[95:99:101] sts. to obtain correct tension. Cont in st st in the rnd for 5 rnds. Shape Sleeve ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 Dec rnd: K to last 2 sts before marked Chart centre st, k2tog tbl, k1 (mark this st), k2tog. 91[93:97:99] sts. 13-st rep Start here Work 3 rnds without dec. Rep the last 4 rnds 20[21:21:23] times. Key Work dec rnd once more. 49[49:53:51] sts. Cont straight until Sleeve meas k on RS, p on WS 25[27:29:31]cm (10[10½:11½:12¼]in). p on RS, k on WS Dec 1 st in the centre of next rnd. k2tog 48[48:53:50] sts. yo Work in rib for a further 10cm (4in). Cast off in patt. TO FINISH Join underarm seams. Pin out pullover to the measurements given. Cover with clean, damp tea towels and leave to dry. See yarn band for washing and further care instructions. knittingmag.com 77

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FAIRISLE TEA COSY BY SIAN BROWN ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 TO FINISH TEA COSY PANEL (MAKE 2) Weave in the ends. Block panels to measurements, according to yarn With A, cast on 46 sts. band instructions. Row 1 (RS): (K2, p2) to end. Pin on to your teapot and mark the Row 2: (K2, p2) to end. positions for the handle and spout Last 2 rows set 2 x 2 rib. Work in rib for openings. 3 more rows. Sew the side seams. Next row (WS): Purl. Cut 6 lengths of yarn, 85cm (33½in) Set Chart 1 long, and plait to form a tie. Thread through the eyelets. Referring to Chart 1, join in B and work SIZE as foll: Row 1 (RS): K2A, (work Chart 1 over next Actual circumference: 48cm (19in) 6 sts) to last 2 sts, k2A. Width: 25cm (10in) Row 2: P2A, (work Chart 1 over next 6 sts) Height to eyelets: 15cm (6in) to last 2 sts, p2A. Cont as set and work row 3 of Chart 1. YOU WILL NEED Next row (WS): With A, purl. Set Chart 2 Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran 100% Merino wool (approx 78m per 50g) Referring to Chart 2, work as foll: 1 x 50g ball in 2 Ecru (A) Row 1 (RS): K5A, (work Chart 2 over next 1 x 50g ball in 5 Camel (B) 12 sts) to last 5 sts, k5A. 4.5mm needles Row 2: P5A, (work Chart 2 over next 12 sts) Note: Yarn amounts given are based to last 5 sts, p5A. on average requirements and are Cont as set and work row 3 of Chart 2. approximate. Next row (WS): With A, purl. Set Chart 3 TENSION Referring to Chart 3, work as foll: 18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st, Row 1 (RS): K3A, (work Chart 3 over next after blocking 8 sts) to last 3 sts, k3A. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Row 2: P3A, (work Chart 3 over next 8 sts) to obtain correct tension. to last 3 sts, k3A. Working as set, work rows 3-9 of Chart 3. Next row (WS): With A, purl. Rep Chart 2 and a WS row of st st as set, then rep Chart 1 and a WS row of st st as set. Break B and work 2 rows in st st in A. Eyelet row (RS): K7, (k2tog, yo, k4) 5 times, k2tog, yo, k7. Set rib border Work in 2 x 2 rib for 4cm (1½in). Cast off in patt. Chart 1 Chart 2 Chart 3 Key RS: knit, WS: purl A B patt rep 78 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LACY RIB SHOPPER BY SIAN BROWN ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 LACE PATTERN Worked over multiples of 3 plus 6 sts and 4 rows Row 1 (RS): K2, (k2tog, yo, p1) to last 4 sts, k2tog, yo, k2. Row 2: P4, (k1, p2) to last 2 sts, p2. Row 3: K2, (yo, skpo, p1) to last 4 sts, yo, skpo, k2. Row 4: Rep row 4. SHOPPER PANELS (MAKE 2) Cast on 48 sts. Next row (WS): Purl. Set Lace Patt Work from Chart or written instructions until work meas 28cm (11in) from cast-on edge. Knit 6 rows. Cast off. SIZE HANDLES (MAKE 2) t Actual height: 30cm (11¾in) Cast on 7 sts. Width: 28cm (11in) Work in st st until Handle meas 40cm (15¾in). YOU WILL NEED Cast off. Lily Sugar ’n Cream Denim 100% cotton TO FINISH (approx 109m per 71g) 3 x 71g balls in 01118 Stonewash Sew the bottom seam and side seams. 4.5mm needles Sew on the handles. Weave in ends. Lining Cut a piece of lining fabric the width of the Note: Yarn amounts given are based bag plus seam allowances, and twice the on average requirements and are depth of the bag plus seam allowances. approximate. Fold over one of the top edges of the lining and sew in place. Put the lining TENSION inside the bag, fold over and pin the second top piece to fit just below the top 17 sts and 22 rows to 10cm over Lace Patt, of the knitted bag. It is better to have the after blocking. lining slightly shorter than the bag to stop Use larger or smaller needles if necessary it being loose at the top. to obtain correct tension. Sew in place. Lace Pattern Key RS: knit, WS: purl RS: purl, WS: knit k2tog skpo yo patt rep knittingmag.com 79

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Pin side seams, try inside bag and adjust AUSTIN BY PAT MENCHINI to fit. It is better to have the lining slightly narrower than the bag to stop it being CB2 = slip next 2 sts on to cn and hold at loose, so that the knitted piece is eased back of work, k1, now k2 from cn to fit the lining piece. CF1 = slip next st on to cn and hold at front Sew the side seams. of work, k2, now k1 from cn Pin the lining into the bag and hand- For more abbreviations see page 91 sew in place. SIZES POCKET PANEL To fit chest: Worked over 27 sts 91-97[102-107:112-127:132-137]cm (36-38[40-42:44-46:48-50:52-54]in) Row 1 (RS): P4, k2, p4, CB2, k1, CF1, p4, Actual chest approx: k2, p4. 102[111:122:132:142]cm Row 2: P1, k3, p2, k4, p7, k4, p2, k3, p1. (40[43¾:48:52:56]in) Row 3: P4, k2, p4, k7, p4, k2, p4. Length at centre back, excluding Border: Rows 4, 6 and 8: As row 2. 65[66:69:70:72]cm Row 5: P4, TW2, p4, k7, p4, TW2, p4. (25¼[26:26¾:27½:28½]in) Row 7: P4, TW2, p4, CF1, k1, CB2, p4, Sleeve seam: 47[48:48:49:49]cm TW2, p4. (18½[19:19:19¼:19¼]in) Row 9: P4, TW2, p4, k7, p4, TW2, p4. Figures in square brackets refer to larger Row 10: P1, k3, p2, k4, p7, k4, p2, k3, p1. sizes: where there is only one set of figures These 10 rows form Pocket Panel. this applies to all sizes. POCKET LININGS (MAKE 2) YOU WILL NEED With 5mm needles, cast on 25 sts. Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran 100% Work 30 rows in st st, beg with a k row. virgin wool (approx 100m per 50g ball) Place sts on a holder and leave. 11[12:13:13:14] x 50g balls in 025 Petrol 4mm and 5mm needles BACK Cable needle Stitch holders or scrap yarn With 4mm needles, cast on 8 buttons from Duttons for Buttons 91[101:109:119:127] sts evenly. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) to last st, k1. average requirements and are approximate. Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) to end. Rep these 2 rows until rib meas 5cm TENSION (2in), ending after row 2 and inc 1 st at end of last row on sizes 1, 3 and 5 only. 18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st using 92[101:110:119:128] sts. 5mm needles. Change to 5mm needles and, beg with a Use larger or smaller needles if necessary k row for RS, work in st st until Back meas to obtain correct tension. 42cm (16½in), ending after a p row. Shape raglan ABBREVIATIONS Rows 1 and 2: Cast off 3[4:4:5:5] sts TW2 = slip next st kwise, k1, pass slipped st loosely, work to end. 86[93:102:109:118] sts. over st just knitted and k into back of it Row 3: K1, k2tog tbl, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 84[91:100:107:116] sts. Row 4: K1, p2tog, p to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, k1. 81[89:98:105:114] sts. Row 5: K1, k2tog tbl, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 80[87:96:103:112] sts. Row 6: K1, p to last st, k1. Rep last 4 rows 4[3:5:4:6] more times, ending after row 6. 56[69:66:79:76] sts. Rep rows 5 and 6 only until 26[29:30:33:34] sts rem, ending after row 6. Cast off. RIGHT FRONT With 4mm needles, cast on 45[49:55:59:63] sts evenly. Work in rib as for Back for 5cm (2in), but inc 1 st at side edge on last row on sizes 1, 2 and 5 only. 46[50:55:59:64] sts. 80 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Set Pocket Panel Shape raglan and Front slope Work 1 row. Cast off. Change to 5mm needles. Row 1 (WS): Cast off 3[4:4:5:5] sts loosely, Note: It is helpful to place a marker at each p to end. 41[44:49:52:57] sts. LEFT FRONT side of 27 Pocket Panel sts.** Row 2: K1, k2tog tbl, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, Row 1 (RS): K8[11:13:16:18], work 27 sts from k1. 39[42:47:50:55] sts. Work as Right Front to **. row 1 of Pocket Panel, k11[12:15:16:19]. Row 3: K1, p2tog, p to end. Row 1 (RS): K11[12:15:16:19], work 27 sts Row 2: P11[12:15:16:19], work row 2 of 38[41:46:49:54] sts. from row 1 of Pocket Panel, k8[11:13:16:18]. Pocket Panel, p8[11:13:16:18]. Row 4: K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Row 2: P8[11:13:16:18], work row 2 of Pocket Rows 3-10: Rep last 2 rows 4 more times, 37[40:45:48:53] sts. Panel, p11[12:15:16:19]. but working rows 3-10 of Pocket Panel. Row 5: K1, p to end. Rows 3-10: Rep last 2 rows 4 more times, Rep rows 1-10 once more, then rows *** Rep last 4 rows 4[3:5:4:6] more times. but working rows 3-10 of Panel. 1-9 again. 21[28:25:32:29] sts. Rep rows 1-10 once more, then rows Next row (WS): P12[13:16:17:20], k3, Dec 1 st at Front edge on next row, then 1-9 again. p2tog, k4, p7, k4, p2tog, k3, p9[12:14:17:19]. on every foll 6th row and AT THE SAME Next row (WS): P9[12:14:17:19], k3, p2tog, 44[48:53:57:62] sts. TIME dec 1 st at raglan edge as before, k4, p7, k4, p2tog, k3, p to end. Place Pocket Lining but on next and every foll alt row, until 44[48:53:57:62] sts. 7[6:7:6:7] sts rem. Place Pocket Lining Next row (RS): K8[11:13:16:18], *slip next Front slope shaping is now complete and 25 sts on to a holder or length of scrap 9[10:11:12:13] sts in all have been decreased Next row (RS): K11[12:15:16:19], complete yarn and in place of these, k across 25 sts at Front edge. as right Pocket Lining row, working from * of one Pocket Lining, k to end. Cont to dec at raglan edge only until to end. Cont in st st on all sts until Front meas 2 sts rem. Cont in st st on all sts until Front meas 42cm (16½in), ending at side edge. 42cm (16½in), ending at side edge. Shape raglan and Front slope t Row 1 (RS): Cast off 3[4:4:5:5] sts, k to end. 41[44:49:52:57] sts. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K1, k2tog tbl, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 39[42:47:50:55] sts. Row 4: P to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, k1. 38[41:46:49:54] sts. Row 5: K1, k2tog tbl, k to end. 37[40:45:48:53] sts. Row 6: P to last st, k1. Complete as Right Front, working from *** to end. SLEEVES (MAKE 2) With 4mm needles, cast on 37[39:41:41:43] sts. Work in rib as for Back for 5cm (2in), ending after row 1. Next row (WS): P9[10:10:9:10], *m1p, p5[5:5:4:4]; rep from * to last 3[4:6:4:5] sts, m1p, p to end. 43[45:47:49:51] sts. measurements are given in cm Pocket Panel Key k on RS, p on WS p on RS, k on WS TW2 CB2 CF1 Read odd (RS) rows from R to L Read even (WS) rows from L to R knittingmag.com 81

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Set st st with centre patt Next row: Inc in first st, k23, inc in last st (27 sts). Change to 5mm needles. Beg with row 2, work 5 rows in rib as Row 1 (RS): K1[2:3:4:5], p2, (CB2, k1, for Back. CF1, p3, TW2, p3) twice, CB2, k1, CF1, Cast off loosely in rib. p2, k1 [2:3:4:5]. Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8: P1[2:3:4:5], k2, (p7, k3, BUTTON BORDER p2, k3) twice, p7, k2, p1[2:3:4:5]. Row 3: K1[2:3:4:5], p2, (k7, p3, TW2, p3) Join raglan seams. twice, k7, p2, k to end. With 4mm needles, cast on 11 sts. Row 5: As row 3. Beg with row 1, work a strip in rib as for Row 7: K1[2:3:4:5], p2, (CF1, k1, CB2, p3, Back to fit up Right Front edge and round k2, p3) twice, CF1, k1, CB2, p2, k to end. to centre back of neck. Row 9: K1[2:3:4:5], p2, (k7, p3, k2, p3) Cast off. twice, k7, p2, k to end. Row 10: As row 2. BUTTONHOLE BORDER These 10 rows set patt. Cont in patt and, working extra sts in Mark position on Button Border for st st, shape Sleeve by inc 1 st at each 8 buttonholes, first one to be in 5th/6th end of next row, then on every foll 4th rows, last one level with front slope row until there are 55[59:71:75:85] sts, shaping, or up to 6 rows below, and then on every foll 6th row until there are remainder spaced evenly between. 75[79:83:89:93] sts. Work as Button Border, working Work straight until Sleeve meas buttonholes to match markers as foll: 47[48:48:49:49]cm (18½[19:19:19¼:19¼]in). Row 1 (RS): Rib 4, cast off 4 sts in rib, Shape raglan rib to end. Row 2: Rib 3, cast on 4 sts, rib to end. Rows 1 and 2: Cast off 3[4:4:5:5] sts, work to end. 69[71:75:79:83] sts. TO FINISH Row 3: K1, k2tog tbl, work to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 67[69:73:77:81] sts. Omitting ribbing and patterned portions, Row 4: K1, p2tog, work to last 3 sts, press remainder on WS following any care p2tog tbl, k1. 65[67:71:75:79] sts. instructions on the yarn band. Row 5: K1, k2tog tbl, work to last 3 sts, Join side and Sleeve seams. k2tog, k1. 63[65:69:73:77] sts. Sew down Pocket Tops on RS, and linings Row 6: K1, p1, work to last 2 sts, p1, k1. on WS. Rep last 4 rows 3[1:1:0:0] more times. Sew on Borders, joining ends at back 45[59:63:73:77] sts. of neck. Now rep rows 5 and 6 until 11 sts rem, Sew on buttons. ending after row 6. Press seams. Cast off. POCKET TOPS (BOTH ALIKE) With RS facing for first row, slip a group of pocket sts on to a 4mm needle. Rejoin yarn. 82 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

TWISTY SHEEP SOCKS BY CHRISTINE BOGGIS PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2.75mm double-pointed or circular 83 needles Stitch markers Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate. TENSION 32 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over Twisty Rib Patt, after blocking. 28 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over st st, after blocking. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension. ABBREVIATIONS T2 = twist 2: insert the RH needle tip into the front of the second st on the needle and knit it, k the first st then slip both sts off the needle at the same time For more abbreviations see page 91 SIZE TWISTY RIB PATT One size Worked over multiples of 5 sts and 10 rnds To fit: Adult man, UK shoe size approx 9-10 Rnd 1: (K2, p3) to end. Actual leg circumference: 20cm (8in) Rnd 2: Knit. Leg length: 12cm (4¾in) Rnds 3 and 4: Rep rnds 1 and 2 once more. Foot length: 28cm (11in) Rnd 5 (twist): (T2, p3) to end. Sizing note: You can easily alter the length Rnd 6: Knit. of these socks by adding or subtracting Rnds 7-10: Rep rnds 1 and 2 two pattern repeats. Each pattern repeat is more times. 3cm (1¼in) long. If you want to add less than this amount, simply continue without SOCK (MAKE 2) repeating the twist rnd. Cast on 64 sts. Join to work in the round, YOU WILL NEED taking care not to twist sts, and pm to mark beg of rnd. Daughter of a Shepherd Brume 4 Ply Rib rnd: (K1 tbl, p1) to end. 50% Hebridean, 25% Zwartbles, Rep rib rnd until cuff meas 2cm (¾in). 25% Exmoor Blueface pure undyed wool Knit 1 rnd, inc 1 st (65 sts). (approx 400m per 100g) Set Twisty Rib Patt 1 x 100g hank Using Chart or written instructions, work a Twisty Rib Pattern Key total of 4 full reps in twisty rib patt (40 rnds). On last rnd, a knit rnd, work as foll: knit K to last 15 sts, k2tog, k to end (64 sts). Heel flap purl Turn and work heel flap back and forth T2 over the last 32 sts as foll: Row 1 (WS): Sl1, p31, turn. patt rep Row 2: (Sl1, k1) to end. Row 3: As row 1. Row 4: Sl2, (k1, sl1) to last 2 sts, k2.t These 4 sts form heel patt and are repeated. Cont as set until you have worked eight 4-row reps. Heel flap meas approx 6cm (2½in). Next row (WS): Purl. Turn heel Row 1 (RS): Sl1, k16, ssk, k1, turn. 12 unworked sts rem after gap. knittingmag.com

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Row 2: Sl1, p3, p2tog, p1, turn. 12 unworked WHISPER OF WHITE BY DROPS DESIGN sts rem after gap. Row 3: Sl1, k to 1 st before gap, ssk, k1, turn. PATTERN NOTES Row 4: Sl1, p to 1 st before gap, p2tog, p1, turn. The blanket is worked back and forth on a Rep rows 3 and 4 until all sts have been circular needle from Charts A1-A5. worked, ending with a WS row. To increase, make a yarn over in between 18 heel sts rem. two stitches. On the next row work the yo Gusset tbl to avoid holes. You will now return to working in the SIZES BLANKET round. Set-up rnd 1: With RS facing, k18 heel Width approx: 56[64]cm (22[25¼]in) Using 4mm needle and with 1 strand each of sts, pm for temporary beg of rnd, pick up Length approx: 62[76]cm (24¼[29½]in) A and B held together, cast on 124[140] sts. 16 sts (1 in each slipped st up side of heel Figures in square brackets refer to larger Row 1 (WS): Purl. flap), pick up 1 st in gap between heel flap sizes: where there is only one set of figures Row 2 (RS): K4, p2, work row 1 of Chart A1a and instep, sm (original beg of rnd marker this applies to all sizes. over next 8[16] sts, work row 1 of A2a over now marks start of instep sts), patt across next 31 sts, work row 1 of A3a over next 32 instep sts as set, pm (end of instep), YOU WILL NEED 34 sts, work row 1 of A2a over next 31 sts, pick up 17 sts (1 in gap between instep work row 2 of A4a over next 8[16] sts, p2, k4. and heel flap and 1 in each slipped st Drops Alpaca 100% alpaca Row 3: K2, p2, k2, work row 2 of A4a over down side of heel flap), k across (approx 167m per 50g) next 8[16] sts, A2a over next 31 sts, A3a 18 heel sts to end of rnd (84 sts). 3[4] x 50g balls in 01 Off White (A) over next 34 sts, A2a over next 31 sts, Set-up rnd 2: K to 4 sts before start of Drops Kid-Silk 75% mohair, 25% silk A4a over next 8[16] sts, k2, p2, k2. instep marker, (ssk) twice, sm, patt across (approx 210m per 25g) The last 2 rows form patt. Cont in patt as instep sts, sm, (k2tog) twice, k to end of 3[3] x 25g balls in 01 Off White (B) set, repeating rows 1 and 2 of all Charts rnd (80 sts). 4mm and 5mm circular needles until piece meas 4cm (1½in). Set-up rnd 3: K to m, sm, patt to m, sm, 80cm long Work rem 2 rows of Charts over next k to end. Cable needle 2 rows. 106[118 sts]. Rnd 1: K to 2 sts before m, ssk, sm, Note: Yarn amounts given are based Set main pattern patt to m, sm, k2tog, k to end (dec 2). on average requirements and are Rnd 2: K to m, sm, patt to m, sm, k to end. approximate. Change to 5mm needle. Rep rnds 1 and 2 until 64 sts rem: 32 each Row 1 (RS): K6, work row 1 of Chart A1b for instep and sole. Remove temporary TENSION over next 6[12] sts, A2b over next 26 sts, beg of rnd marker. From this point the A3b over next 30 sts, A2b over next 26 sts, original marker at beg of instep sts will be 17 sts and 22 rows to 10cm over st st using A4b over next 6[12] sts, k6. beg of rnd marker and the second marker 5mm needles. Row 2: K2, p4, work row 2 of A4b over next at the other end of the instep sts will mark Use larger or smaller needles if necessary 6[12] sts, A2b over next 26 sts, A3b over halfway point. to obtain correct tension. next 30 sts, A2b over next 26 sts, A1b over Set foot patt next 6[12] sts, p2, k2. ABBREVIATIONS The last 2 rows set position of patterns, with Rnd 1: Keeping twisty rib patt correct as 2 sts in g st and 4 sts in st st at each edge. set, patt to m, sm, k to end. C2F = sl1 st cn at front, k1, k1 from cn Cont as now set until you have worked This rnd sets twisty rib patt over instep C2B = sl1 st to cn at back, k1, k1 from cn 4[5] full reps of Chart A3b. sts and st st over sole. Cont as now set C2Bp = sl1 st to cn at back, k1, p1 from cn Size 2 only until foot meas 24cm (9½in) or 5cm (2in) C2Fp = sl1 st to cn at front, p1, k1 from cn less than desired length (see Size Note), C3Fp = sl2 sts to cn at front, p1, k2 from cn Rep rows 1 and 2 of Charts until small ending after a rnd 10 of twisty rib patt. C3Bp = sl1 st to cn at back, k2, p1 from cn cables on each side of A2b match cables Knit 1 rnd. C4F = sl2 sts to cn at front, k2, k2 from cn at beginning of Blanket. Set toe decreases For more abbreviations see page 91 Both sizes – set rib Rnd 1 (dec): *K1, ssk, k to 3 sts before m, Row 1 (RS): K4, p2, *work each st as it k2tog, k1; sm, rep from * once more (dec 4). appears over st st and p all garter stitches Rnd 2: Knit. over next 32[38] sts, inc 1 in each purled or Rep these 2 rnds 7 more times, ending g st section (6[9] sts increased) by working after a rnd 2 (32 sts). yarn overs in between sts*, work Chart A5 Then rep rnd 1 only, 4 more times (16 sts). over next 30 sts (inc 4); rep from * to *, Divide sts evenly over 2 needles and p2, k4. graft tog. Cont in rib as now set, with 2 sts in g st at each edge, until rib meas 5cm (2in). TO FINISH Note: On first row work yarn overs from previous row tbl to avoid holes. Weave in ends. Cast off in patt. Block to measurements, according to yarn band instructions. Pattern Drops Baby 39-2 from garnstudio.com 84 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Charts Key k on RS, p on WS p on RS, k on WS C2F C2B C2Bp C2Fp C3Fp C3Bp C4F p2tog no st yo – on next row work this st tbl to avoid a hole t knittingmag.com 85

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FROSTY BY CHRISTINE BOGGIS SIZES Join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts, and pm to mark beg of rnd. To fit age: 1-5 yrs[6-10 yrs:11 yrs-small Rib rnd: (K2, p2) around. adult:medium-large adult] Rep rib rnd until roll neck meas approx Roll neck circumference, stretched: 10[14:19:22]cm (4[5½:7½:8¾]in). 47[50:53:57]cm (18½[19¾:20¾:22½]in) Split for bib front and back Roll neck length: 10[14:19:22]cm (4[5½:7½:8¾]in) Next rnd: *(K1, kfb) twice, k20[22:24:26], Bib width: 27[28:30:32]cm (kfb, k1) twice*, slip 32[34:36:38] sts just (10½[11:12:12½]in) worked to a holder for Bib back, rep from * Bib length: 8[11:17:21]cm (3¼[4¼:6¾:8¼]in) to * once more. Figures in square brackets refer to larger Bib front sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to all sizes. **Row 1 (WS): K4, p to last 4 sts, k4. Row 2: Knit. YOU WILL NEED Rep last 2 rows until Bib meas approx 5[8:14:18]cm (2[3¼:5½:7]in), then work Cascade 220 Grande 100% wool row 1 again. (approx 201m per 200g) Knit 6 rows. 1[1:1:1] x 200g hank in 9332 Sapphire Cast off kwise on RS. 8mm circular needle Bib back Stitch holder Stitch marker With WS facing, slip held sts back on Note: Yarn amounts given are based to needle and rejoin yarn. on average requirements and are Work as Bib front from ** to end. approximate. TO FINISH TENSION Weave in ends, block if required. 12 sts and 15 rnds to 10cm over 2x2 rib, with fabric slightly stretched. 12 sts and 17 rows to 10cm over st st. Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension. ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 BIB Cast on 56[60:64:68] sts. 86 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

PATTERNS in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 VENUS FLY TRAP BY EMMA VARNAM SIZE at the beginning of the row; this will be Rnd 6: *4 ch, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, 1 t indicated in the pattern. sl st into next 2 ch, sl st into st at base of ch, Approx 9cm (3½in) tall Working in spirals 2 sl st; rep from * 10 times. Spiral rounds begin with a magic ring. Fasten off and weave in ends. YOU WILL NEED They are worked using the amigurumi crochet technique, which involves LARGE LEAF INNER (MAKE 5) Scheepjes Metropolis 75% wool, crocheting in a continuous spiral with 25% nylon (approx 200m per 50g) no slip-stitch joins or turning chains. In Using B make a magic ring. 1 x 50g ball each in 032 Abu Dhabi (A) this way, you can create one seamless Rnd 1: 1 ch, 7 dc into the centre of the ring. and 042 Lagos (B) cylindrical shape. Rnd 2: 2 dc into each st (14 sts). Scheepjes Merino Soft 50% wool, Rnd 3: (1 dc, dc2inc) 7 times (21 sts). 25% microfibre, 25% acrylic SMALL LEAF INNER (MAKE 3) Rnd 4: (2dc, dc2inc) 7 times (28 sts). (approx 105m per 50g) Rnd 5: Work 1 rnd straight. 1 x 50g ball in 607 Braque (C) Using B make a magic ring. Fasten off and leave a long yarn tail. 3.5mm crochet hook Rnd 1: 1 ch, 7 dc into the centre of the ring. Stitch marker Rnd 2: 2 dc into each st (14 sts). LARGE LEAF OUTER (MAKE 5) Polyester stuffing Rnd 3: (1 dc, dc2inc) 7 times (21 sts). Tapestry needle Rnd 4: Work 1 rnd straight. Using A make a magic ring. Floristry wire Fasten off and leave a long yarn tail. Rnd 1: 1 ch, 7 dc into the centre of the ring. Plant pot approximately 10cm in diameter Rnd 2: 2 dc into each st (14 sts). Note: Yarn amounts given are based on SMALL LEAF OUTER (MAKE 3) Rnd 3: (1 dc, dc2inc) 7 times (21 sts). average requirements and are approximate. Rnd 4: (2dc, dc2inc) 7 times (28 sts). Using A make a magic ring. Rnd 5: Work 1 rnd straight. Rnd 1: 1 ch, 7 dc into the centre of the ring. Rnd 6: Do not fasten off. Place the inner Rnd 2: 2 dc into each st (14 sts). and outer of the Leaf with wrong sides Rnd 3: (1 dc, dc2inc) 7 times (21 sts). together, sl st both sides tog through the Rnd 4: Work 1 rnd straight. back loop of each st. Rnd 5: Do not fasten off. Place the inner Rnd 7: *4 ch, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, 1 and outer of the Leaf with wrong sides sl st into next 2 ch, sl st into st at base of ch, together, sl st both sides tog through the 2 sl st; rep from * 13 times. back loop of each st. Fasten off and weave in the ends. TENSION Tension is not essential for this project. ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 PATTERN NOTES The plant is worked in spirals using the amigurumi technique. Place a marker at the beginning of each round so you know where you are in the pattern. Working in rows When making straight rows, you need to make a turning chain at the beginning of the row for the stitch you are working on. A double crochet row will need one chain knittingmag.com 87

in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PATTERNS cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 LARGE STALK (MAKE 5) TO FINISH Pattern from Crocheted Houseplants by Emma Varnam, published by Row 1: Using A, ch 15 sts. Fold each Leaf in half and make a few GMC Publications Hold your floristry wire above your ch sts; sts at each end to keep the Leaf slightly you will work around the wire to encase closed. Then sew one Large Leaf to the them in the crochet. top of a Stalk. Row 2: Insert your hook into the 2nd st Push the floristry wire through the centre from the hook, yarn over the hook, pull of the Soil and bend the wire over. through the st, put your hook over the At the base of the crochet Stalk, use the wire and the sts and wrap the yarn over tail of yarn to sew the Stalk firmly to the the hook and pull through both loops on top of the Soil. the hook, encasing the wire. Rep to the Repeat, sewing the Large Leaves to the end of the ch sts (14 sts). Large Stalks and the Small Leaves to Pull the wire so that it is at the beginning Small Stalks. of the row. Make sure each Stalk is sewn firmly at its Fasten off and leave a long tail. base to the Soil. SMALL STALK (MAKE 3) Row 1: Using A, ch 11 sts. Hold your floristry wire above your ch sts; you will work around the wire to encase it in the crochet. Row 2: Insert your hook into the 2nd st from the hook, yarn over the hook, pull through the st, put your hook over the wire and the sts and wrap the yarn over the hook and pull through both loops on the hook, encasing the wire. Rep to the end of the ch sts (10 sts). Pull the wire so that it is at the beginning of the row. Fasten off and leave a long tail. SOIL Using C, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 1 ch, 6 dc into the centre of the ring. Rnd 2: 2 dc into each st (12 sts). Rnd 3: (1 dc, dc2inc) 6 times (18 sts). Rnd 4: (2 dc, dc2inc) 6 times (24 sts). Rnd 5: (3 dc, dc2inc) 6 times (30 sts). Rnd 6: (4 dc, dc2inc) 6 times (36 sts). Rnd 7: (5 dc, dc2inc) 6 times (42 sts). Rnd 8: (6 dc, dc2inc) 6 times (48 sts). Rnds 9-16: Work 8 rnds straight. Rnd 17: (6 dc, dc2tog) 6 times (42 sts). Rnd 18: (5 dc, dc2tog) 6 times (36 sts). Rnd 19: (4 dc, dc2tog) 6 times (30 sts). Rnd 20: (3 dc, dc2tog) 6 times (24 sts). Rnd 21: (2 dc, dc2tog) 6 times (18 sts). Stuff firmly with polyester stuffing. Rnd 22: (1 dc, dc2tog) 6 times (12 sts). Rnd 23: (Dc2tog) 6 times (6 sts). Using a tapestry needle, weave this yarn through the last dc sts of the rnd and gather hole together. Fasten off and weave in ends. 88 k n i t t i n g m a g . c o m

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Purl About Town LAURA ‘PURL PRINCESS’ PARKINSON EXPERIENCES A TRAUMATIC EVENT, A CHANCE MEETING AND PROOF THAT KNITTERS ARE THE BEST PEOPLE I have taken my of very sharp metal needles in my carry- the same holiday resort at the same time? I decided to say hello and, after telling her knitting with me on luggage. I have no explanation for this my tale of woe about my needles, she very kindly suggested we go on a little yarn on aeroplanes ridiculous behaviour. On my outbound shop adventure together. Aren’t knitters just the best people? for more than 15 transatlantic work flight, I had no issues The next day we successfully got on a years. Travel is and happily knitted for the whole journey. local bus and travelled to the next town, which had beautiful black stone beaches my favourite time But on the return flight, as the security and was filled with locals taking a morning dip in the sea. This was a million miles from to knit, because guard pulled my bag off the conveyor the busier tourist spot we had just come from. We found a little haberdashery it’s ‘dead time’ belt, my heart sank. All my pleading and yarn shop which overlooked the sea. The shopkeeper was making a skirt from – that is, time in showing him my beautiful stitching so far some unpicked jeans and one of her grandmother’s old dresses. She happily between things on the cable did nothing. I took one last chatted to us as an old dog slumped on the floor looking for belly rubs, which I that needs to be look at my gorgeous, shiny needle tips gladly gave. As she helped me pick out the circular needles I needed, I told her what filled with a static activity of your choosing: before dumping them in the bin. I may had happened at airport security. She laughed. Of course, I should have known reading, writing, watching, sleeping? have even shed a tear. better. After making our purchases we stopped for a quiet drink of fresh juice by Knitting fits perfectly into this brief, and I The flight was long and made longer still the crashing sea, and I was able to transfer my jumper on to the new needles and knit personally really look forward to hours of because I didn’t have my knitting. Then the some sweet, sweet stitches for the first time in days. It was blissful. stitching thousands of feet up in the sky. bit I was most dreading: a six-hour layover I am so grateful to Vicki for suggesting I am well aware of people’s concerns before my next flight. Here I had planned to the trip and getting my holiday knitting back on track. Without our chance around taking knitting needles on a flight. finish a sleeve. Instead, I bought a book of meeting, the shadow of a missed opportunity to knit would have hung over I have, in fact, written articles about it sudoku. Once on the final flight of my very me all holiday. Instead, I happily finished my sleeve by the pool and vowed not to and advised: bringing a stamped, self- long day, there was nothing to do but sleep, be complacent with my choice of travel needles ever again. addressed envelope in order to safely post dream of the stitching that might have confiscated needles home; using bamboo been and wonder what my hands were needles which won’t catch the scanner’s going to do for the coming week’s holiday eye; making sure you have knitting on the with my family. needles to show their intent; and taking The next morning, as I walked down the tips off your needles and disguising to the pool, I did a double take as I them in a pencil case. All these tips I have recognised the yarn dyer and crochet given out and practised for years, finding designer Vicki Brown sitting on a sun that the envelope was never needed and lounger. Although we didn’t personally using bamboo or plastic needles never know each other, I recognised her from raised suspicion. Instagram and her fabulous yarn advent But on a recent flight I failed to engage calendars. What are the chances that two my brain completely and packed two pairs yarny people would be at the same pool in All mbeyapulteiafudlinstgitacnhdinsghsoowfianrgohnimthemcyable did nothing. MUST GO: I have to give a huge shout out to Vicki who saved my holiday knitting. Check out her beautiful hand-dyed yarns and mini- skein club at vickibrowndesigns.com. MUST KNIT: Socks are the perfect travel project, if you pack the right needles! Try the hilariously named Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman – pattern available for free on ravelry.com. FOR MORE RAMBLINGS OF A PURL ABOUT TOWN CLICK ON DOWN TO INSTAGRAM.COM/PURLABOUTTOWN

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