Knitter, Issue 189, May 2023

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Lace top
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Whether you love modern, retro or vintage styles, we have patterns
just for you in our latest collection. Among our seasonal projects is a
1980s-inspired batwing jumper with a graphic colourwork pattern by
Sasha Kagan on p36, an elegant lacy top from Bronagh Miskelly on p27,
and the final instalment of our special shawl knitalong on p24.
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SPOTLIGHT
Spring
8 socks
8-PAGE
PU L L OU T
Patterns
61 71 8 CAROLINE BIRKETT 57 SANDRA NESBITT
Eglantine Kemptown
Zigzag-patterned lace vest Brioche stitch scarf
in a summery yarn
61 LANA GROSSA
24 KATH ANDREWS Frieda
Branwen Lace-panelled tunic
Lace shawl knitalong
67 MARY HENDERSON
27 BRONAGH MISKELLY Cairnkinna
Fairacre Fair Isle tam and beanie
Short-sleeved jumper with
a lace yoke and sleeves 71 BERGÈRE DE FRANCE
81 49 36 SASHA KAGAN
Petit Marin
Child’s colourwork jumper
Patti
Batwing jumper with a 75 SIÂN BROWN
colourwork grid pattern Garrett
Cabled cardigan for men
43 DARIO TUBIANA
Althea 81 CHLOÉ ELIZABETH BIRCH
Women’s jumper with large Charlotte
intarsia circle motifs Ruffled wrap cardigan
49 GEORGIA FARRELL PLUS SOCK COLLECTION

Chalk Three designs using lace,
Textured cardigan colourwork and cables
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CAROLINE BIRKETT
Eglantine
This long and comfortable lacy top uses
a wonderfully lustrous, draping yarn
The Knitter Issue 189
Eglantine
Zigzags of eyelets
and textured
triangles form the
stitch pattern
SIZE NEEDLES &
1 2 3 4 5 6 ACCESSORIES
TO FIT 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular
BUST 82 88 94 101 107 112 cm
needles, 100cm long
32 34 38 40 42 44 in
3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular
ACTUAL 98½ 103½ 110½ 116 123 128 cm needles, 60cm long
BUST
38¾ 40¾ 43½ 45¾ 45½ 50½ in Stitch marker
ACTUAL 61 63 65 65 67 69 cm Stitch holders
LENGTH
- FRONT 24 24¾ 25½ 25½ 26½ 27¼ in
TENSION
ACTUAL 68 70 72 72 74 76 cm
24 sts and 28 rows to 10cm
LENGTH
- BACK 26¾ 27½ 28¼ 28¼ 29¼ 30 in over patt on 4mm needles.
YARN over st st on 4mm needles.
West Yorkshire Spinners Elements (DK weight; 60% Tencel
lyocell, 40% wool; 112m/122yds per 50g ball) YARN STOCKISTS
CAROLINE BIRKETT West Yorkshire Spinners
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ELEMENTS DK from West Yorkshire Rnd 16: P3, K4. BACK HEM
Spinners is a blend of wool and Tencel Rnd 17: P4, yo, SSK, K1. Work as for Front to **.
which is ideal for summer garments, as Rnd 18: P4, K3. Rep last 2 rows until Twisted Rib meas
it provides a light, draping and lustrous Rnd 19: P5, yo, SSK 14cm.
fabric. It’s available in 10 sorbet shades, Rnd 20: P5, K2.
and has been used by Caroline Birkett to JOIN FRONT AND BACK
create this elegant, long-line shell top. LACE PATTERN (ROWS) Slip Front and Back sts onto same 4mm
The front is decorated with a zigzag (written instructions; multiple of 7 sts) circular needles.
pattern of lace, while the back piece is Row 1: K4, K2tog, yo, P1. 226 (238:254:266 282:294) sts.
worked in reverse stocking stitch, and Row 2: K1, P6.
is longer than the front, with a deep Row 3: K3, K2tog, yo, P1. Set-up rnd: *K111 (119:125:133:139:147),
lower rib and split side seams. Row 4: K2, P5. K2tog 1 (0:1:0:1:0) times, pm; rep from *
Row 5: K2, K2tog, yo, P1. once more.
Row 6: K3, P4. 224 (238:252:266 280:294) sts.
PATTERN NOTE Row 7: K1, K2tog, yo, P1. Rnd 1: Work Rnd 1 of Lace Pattern
When working in the lace pattern, if you Row 8: K4, P3. 16 (17:18:19:20:21) times, slm, P to end.
are unable to work both the increase and Row 9: K2tog, yo, P5. Last round sets placement of Lace Pattern
corresponding decrease, work the stitches Row 10: K5, P2. for front and rev st st for Back.
in stocking stitch. Row 11: P1, yo, SSK, K4. Cont as set until piece meas 29 (30:31:31:32:
Row 12: P6, K1. 34) cm from top of rib.
STITCH PATTERNS Row 13: P2, yo, SSK, K3.
LACE PATTERN (ROUNDS) Row 14: P5, K2. SHAPE ARMHOLE
(written instructions; multiple of 7 sts) Row 15: P3, yo, SSK, K2. Cast off 6 (6:7:8:8:9) sts, patt to 6 (6:7:8:8:9)
Rnd 1: K4, K2tog, yo, P1. Row 16: P4, K3. sts before mrk, cast off 12 (12:14:16:16:18)
Rnd 2: K6, P1. Row 17: P4, yo, SSK, K1. sts, P to 6 (6:7:8:8:9) sts before mrk, cast off
Rnd 3: K3, K2tog, yo, P1. Row 18: P3, K4. 6 (6:7:8:8:9) sts.
Rnd 4: K5, P2. Row 19: P5, yo, SSK 100 (107:112:117:124:129) sts for each front
Rnd 5: K2, K2tog, yo, P1. Row 20: P2, K5. and back.
Rnd 6: K4, P3. Continue working each side separately.
Rnd 7: K1, K2tog, yo, P1. FRONT HEM
Rnd 8: K3, P4. Using 4mm needles and the long-tail BACK
Rnd 9: K2tog, yo, P5. cast-on, cast on 113 (119:127:133 141:147) sts. With RS facing, rejoin yarn to Back right
Rnd 10: K2, P5. side edge.
Rnd 11: P1, yo, SSK, K4. Row 1: (K1tbl, P1) to last st, K1tbl.
Rnd 12: P1, K6. Row 2: (P1tbl, K1) to last st, P1tbl. ** SHAPE ARMHOLE
Rnd 13: P2, yo, SSK, K3. Cont in patt, work armhole decs as folls:
Rnd 14: P2, K5. Rep last 2 rows until Twisted Rib meas 7cm. Dec 1 st at each end of next row and
Rnd 15: P3, yo, SSK, K2. Place sts on a holder. 0 (1:3:5:8:12) foll RS rows, then on
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Eglantine
BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHART KEY

20 20
19 K on RS; P on WS
18 18
17
16 16 P on RS; K on WS
15
14 14 Yo
13
61 (63:65:65:67:69) cm
12 12
11 K2tog
68 (70:72:72:74:76) cm
10 10
9
8 8 SSK
7
6 6
5 For general
4 4
3 abbreviations,
2 2
1 see p89
5
SHAPE RIGHT SHOULDER

The back piece is
longer than the front 49½ (52:55½:58:61½:64) cm Cast off 7 (7:7:8:8:8) sts at beg of next row,
then cast off 7 (8:8:8:9:9) sts at beg of foll
WS row.
Work 1 WS row.
7 (8:7:6:5:3) foll 4th rows. SHAPE LEFT NECK Cast off rem 8 sts.
84 (87:90:93:96:97) sts. ** Next row (RS): Patt 33 (34:35:36:37:37) sts
and turn, leaving rem sts on a holder. NECKBAND
Work straight until armhole meas Work 1 WS row. Join shoulder seams.
25 (26:27:27:28:28) cm, ending after
a WS row. Next row (RS dec): Patt to last 2 sts, SSK. With RS facing, using 3.75mm circular
1 st dec’d. needles, beg at left shoulder seam, pick up
SHAPE SHOULDERS AND BACK NECK Work 1 WS row. and knit 32 sts along left front neck edge,
Cast off 7 (7:7:8:8:8) sts at beg of next Rep last 2 rows a further 10 (10:11:11:11:11) K18 (19:20:21:22:23) held front neck sts,
2 rows. times. pick up and knit 32 sts along right front
70 (73:76:77:80:81) sts. 22 (23:23:24:25:25) sts. neck edge, pick up and knit 3 sts along right
Next row (RS): Cast off 7 (8:8:8:9:9) sts, back neck edge, K38 (39:42:43:44:45) held
P until there are 7 sts on the RH needle, Cont without shaping until Front meas sts, pick up and knit 3 sts along left back
P2tog tbl and turn. Cont to work on these same as Back to shoulder shaping, ending neck edge. Pm and join to work in the rnd.
sts only. after a WS row. 126 (128:132:134:136:138) sts.
Next row (WS): K to end. Rnd 1: (K1tbl, P1) to end.
Cast off rem 8 sts. SHAPE LEFT SHOULDER Rep last rnd until Twisted Rib meas 3cm.
Cast off 7 (7:7:8:8:8) sts at beg of next row, Cast off in rib.
With RS facing, slip centre 38 (39:42:43:44: then cast off 7 (8:8:8:9:9) sts at beg of foll RS
45) sts to a holder and rejoin yarn to rem sts. row. ARMBANDS
Next row (RS): P2tog, P to end. Work 1 WS row. With RS facing, using 3.75mm circular
15 (16:16:16:17:17) sts. Cast off rem 8 sts. needles, beg at centre underarm pick up
Next row: Cast off 7 (8:8:8:9:9) sts, P to end. and knit 6 (6:7:8:8:9) sts from cast-off sts,
8 sts. SHAPE RIGHT NECK 54 (56:58:58:60:60) sts from front armhole,
Next row: Purl. With RS facing, slip central 18 (19:20:21:22: pick up and knit 54 (56:58:58:60:60) sts
Cast off rem sts. 23) sts to a holder. Rejoin yarn to rem from back armhole, and 6 (6:7:8:8:9) sts
33 (34:35:36:37:37) sts. from cast-off underarm. Pm and join to
FRONT Patt 2 rows. work in the rnd.
With RS facing, rejoin yarn to Front left 120 (124:130:132:136:138) sts.
side edge. Next row (RS dec): K2tog, patt to end. Rnd 1: (K1tbl, P1) to end.
Work armhole shaping as as for Back to **, Work 1 WS row. Rep last round until Twisted Rib meas 3cm.
remembering to work Lace Pattern back Rep last 2 rows a further 10 (10:11:11:11:11) Cast off in rib.
and forth in rows. times. Repeat for other armhole.
84 (87:90:93:96:97) sts 22 (23:23:24:25:25) sts.
FINISHING
Work straight until armhole meas Cont without shaping until Front meas Weave in ends and gently block to
12 (13:14:14:15:15) cm, ending after a WS same as Back to shoulder shaping, ending measurements, following any yarn care
row. after a RS row. instructions on the ball band.

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Part 5
K ATH AN DREWS
Branwen
Complete your shawl with the fifth and final
instalment of our knitalong project
Branwen
IN THE first four instalments of our end, and holding cast-on sts on the straight SIZE
knitalong project to make Kath Andrews’ needle in your left hand, work as follows: 204cm x 102cm (80½in x 40¼in)
elegant shawl, we brought you the cast-on Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 wyib, K2, (yo, P2tog) twice,
instructions, Open Hourglass lace, Little K10. 17 sts. YARN
Arrowhead lace stripe and German Row 2 (WS): K12, (yo, P2tog) twice, JS. West Yorkshire Spinners Fleece Bluefaced
Honeycomb sections. Now we complete Row 3: Sl 1 wyib, K2, (yo, P2tog) twice, K6, Leicester (DK weight; 100% superwash
the shawl pattern by bringing you the K2tog, yo twice, K1, KFB. 19 sts. Bluefaced Leicester wool; 225m/246yds
instructions for the knitted-on edging, Row 4: K3, (K1, P1) into double yo, K9, per 100g skein)
which uses the Bird’s Eye lace stitch. (yo, P2tog) twice, JS. A Fellside (1038); 3 x 100g skeins
Row 5: Sl 1 wyib, K2, (yo, P2tog) twice, K4, B Ecru (001); 2 x 100g skeins
PATTERN NOTES K2tog, yo twice, K2tog twice, yo twice, K1,
Part Five is worked with one short straight KFB. 21 sts. NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
needle and one end of a circular needle. Row 6: K3, (K1, P1) into double yo, K2, (K1, 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular needles,
This is a knitted-on edging, and joining sts P1) into double yo, K7, (yo, P2tog) twice, JS. 120cm long
(JS) are all worked at the end of WS rows. Row 7: Sl 1 wyib, K2, (yo, P2tog) twice, K2, 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) knitting needles
Begin joining at the end of Row 2, with the K2tog, *yo twice, K2tog twice; rep from * 4 stitch markers
WS of the edging AND the WS of the shawl once more, yo twice, K1, KFB. 23 sts.
facing. You will work from the other end of Row 8: K3, (K1, P1) into double yo, *K2, TENSION
the needle from where you last broke yarn B. (K1, P1) into double yo; rep from * once 1 repeat of Bird’s Eye Edging Pattern meas
Single joining stitches are used throughout more, K5, (yo, P2tog) twice, JS. 19cm wide at point by 5cm high, using
except at the corners (3 sts before central Row 9: Sl 1 wyib, K2, (yo, P2tog) twice, 4.5mm needles, after blocking
mrks, centre st, 3 sts after central mrks). *K2tog, yo twice, K2tog; rep from * another
To work a joining stitch (JS), see Special 3 times. YARN STOCKISTS
Abbreviations. Row 10: K1, *(K1, P1) into double yo, K2; West Yorkshire Spinners
When working multiple joining stitches rep from * another 3 times, K1, (yo, P2tog) 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com
(double, triple or quadruple), before making twice, JS.
2nd/3rd/4th join into that stitch, lift loops Row 11: Sl 1 wyib, K2, (yo, P2tog) twice, K2, SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
from previous join (under first stitch on RH *K2tog, yo twice, K2tog; rep from * twice JS: Purl last edging stitch together with
needle) onto LH needle and purl all stitches more, K2tog. 22 sts. next stitch of shawl (with WS of both
together with last stitch of edging. Row 12: P2tog, *(K1, P1) into double yo, K2; edging and shawl facing).
rep from * twice more, K3, (yo, P2tog) For general abbreviations, see p89
SHAWL PART FIVE twice, JS. 21 sts.
Using 4.5mm straight knitting needles and Row 13: Sl 1 wyib, K2, (yo, P2tog) twice, K4, CHART
yarn A, cast on 17 sts. *K2tog, yo twice, K2tog; rep from * once 16
15
Holding shawl on circular needles in your more, K2tog. 20 sts. 14
13
right hand with RS facing and the broken Row 14: P2tog, (K1, P1) into double yo, K2; 12
yarn from the previous section at the other (K1, P1) into double yo, K7, (yo, P2tog) 11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
KEY
K on RS; P on WS
P on RS; K on WS
Yo
K2tog on RS; P2tog on WS
P2tog on RS
Sl 1 pwise wyib
Yo twice
(K1, P1) in double yo
Kfb
The knitted-on
edging uses the JS
Bird’s Eye lace stitch

Branwen
twice, JS. 19 sts.

Row 15: Sl 1 wyib, K2, (yo, P2tog) twice, K6,
K2tog, yo twice, K2tog twice. 18 sts.
Row 16: P2tog, (K1, P1) into double yo, K9,
(yo, P2tog) twice, JS. 17 sts.
Last 16 rows set Bird’s Eye Edging pattern
(see also Chart).
Repeat last 16 rows another 24 times,
remembering to work JS at end of each
WS row.
CORNER
Row 1 (RS): Work Row 1 of Bird’s Eye
Edging pattern.
Row 2 (WS): Work Row 2 of Bird’s Eye
Edging to last stitch, insert LH needle tip
into both loops of previous joining stitch
(below last stitch on RH needle tip), lift
them onto LH needle and purl together
with final stitch of edging.
This is the first double JS, working last st of
Row 16 and the row just worked into the
same shawl st. This occurs 3 sts before first
central mrk.
Cont with Bird’s Eye Edging, working
Rows 3-16, and then rep Rows 1-16 once,
then rep Rows 1-2 again, working multiple
JS as follows:
1 single JS into end of Row 4.
1 double JS into end of Row 6.
1 single JS into end of Row 8.
1 double JS into end of Row 10.
1 triple JS into end of Row 12. Remove mrk.
Work the JSs at the end of Rows 14, 16, 2 and
4 into central st (quadruple JS).
1 single JS at the end of Row 6.
1 double JS at the end of Row 8.
1 triple JS at the end of Row 10.
Rows 3-16: Cont with Bird’s Eye Edging

Pattern as set, working single JS at end of
each WS row.
Rep Rows 1-16 another 24 times,
remembering to work a single JS at end of
each WS row.
Cast off loosely kwise on RS.
MAKING UP
Soak in lukewarm water, following any
yarn care instructions on the ball band.
Roll in a towel to absorb excess water.
Pin out by measuring and pinning straight
top edge and centre point of shawl to
The shawl is knitted
measurements first. Then pin each point
in two shades of
of edging, pulling out firmly. British BFL yarn
Weave in ends once dry.

B R O N AG H M I S K E L LY
Fairacre
Decorated with a rosebud lace pattern, this top
will be a lovely garment to wear this summer
SIZE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TO FIT
BUST 81 86 91 96 102 107 112 117 122 127 cm
32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 in
ACTUAL
86 92½ 97½ 102½ 107½ 112½ 117½ 122½ 127½ 132½ cm
BUST
33¾ 36½ 38½ 40¼ 42¼ 44¼ 46¼ 48¼ 50¼ 52¼ in
ACTUAL
52 53 53 54 54 56 57 57 58 59 cm
LENGTH
20½ 20¾ 20¾ 21¼ 21¼ 22 22½ 22½ 22¾ 23¼ in
SLEEVE
6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 cm
SEAM
2¼ 2¼ 2¼ 2¼ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 2¾ 3¼ 3¼ in
YARN
B RO NAG H M I SKE LLY Cascade Yarns Heritage (4ply weight; 75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon;
400m/436yds per 100g skein)
Fairacre BURNISHED
GOLD (5707) 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 x100g
SKEINS
THIS SUMMERY design from Bronagh Row 1 (RS): K1, (P1, K1) to end. last 9 (9:8:7:6:9:8:7:6:9) sts, K1, yo, K2, SSP,
Miskelly features a lovely rosebud lace Row 2: P1, (K1, P1) to end. K4 (4:3:2:1:4:3:2:1:4).
stitch on the short sleeves and upper Cont in rib as set until work measures Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
body. Each shoulder has a buttoned 7 (7:7:7:8:8:8:8:9:9) cm, ending with a WS Row 3: Rep row 1.
opening, which gives the garment a row.** Row 5: Rep row 1.
touch of vintage style. Bronagh has used Row 7: K5 (5:4:3:2:5:4:3:2:5), yo, K2,
Cascade’s Heritage 4ply yarn, which is Change to 3.25mm needles. *P3tog, K2, yo, K1, yo, K2; rep from * to last
machine-washable and provides a light, Beg with a K row, work straight in st st for 10 (10:9:8:7:10:9:8:7) sts, P3tog, K2, yo,
draping fabric with a soft sheen. 20 rows. K5 (5:4:3:2:5:4:3:2:5).
Next row (RS inc): K1, M1, K to last st, M1, Row 9: Rep row 7.
K1. 2 sts inc’d. Row 11: Rep row 7.
PATTERN NOTE Row 12: Purl.
When working shaping in the lace Work 23 (23:23:23:21:21:21:21:21:21) rows These 12 rows set Lace pattern.
sections, ensure that any yarnover has straight. Once a full 12-row lace repeat is complete,
a corresponding decrease in the pattern, Rep inc row. begin armhole shaping:
and only work yarnovers when you are Rep last 24 (24:24:24:22:22:22:22:22:22)
at least two stitches in from the edge. rows once more. SHAPE ARMHOLE
Work in stocking stitch if either of these 115 (123:129:135:143:149:155:163:169:175) Keeping lace pattern st correct throughout
isn’t possible. sts. yoke (see Pattern Note), cast off 2 (4:4:4:5:5:
6:7:7:9) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
STITCH PATTERN Work straight until work measures 101 (105:111:117:121:127:131:135:141:143) sts
LACE PATTERN 31 (31:30:31:30:31:31:30:31:31) cm, ending Cast off 2 (2:2:2:2:2:3:4:4:4) sts at beg of
(also shown on chart) with a RS row. next 2 rows.
Row 1 (RS): P2tog, K2, yo, *K1, yo, K2, 97 (101:107:113:117:123:125:127:133:135) sts.
P3tog, K2, yo; rep from * to last 5 sts, K1, yo, Next row (WS dec): P5 (9:9:10:8:8:8:12:
K2, SSP. 9:10), P2tog, [P9 (0:0:0:15:16:0:0:18:19), Next row (RS dec): K1, SSK, patt to last 3
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl. P2tog] 2 (0:0:0:2:3:0:0:2:3) times, sts, K2tog, K1. 2 sts dec’d.
Row 3: Rep row 1. [P10 (18:19:20:16:17:17:24:19:20), P2tog] Cont to dec as set at each end of every RS
Row 5: Rep row 1. 5 (5:5:5:3:1:7:5:3:1) times, [P9 (0:0:0:15: row 3 (4:5:5:6:8:8:7:9:9) more times.
Row 7: K1, yo, K2, *P3tog, K2, yo, K1, yo, 16:0:0:18:19), P2tog] 2 (0:0:0:2:3:0:0:2:3) 89 (91:95:101:103:105:107:111:113:115) sts.
K2; rep from * to last 6 sts, P3tog, K2, yo, K1. times, purl to end. Work straight for 21 (23:23:23:23:23:25:27:
Row 9: Repeat row 7. 105 (113:119:125:131:137:143:149:15:161) sts. 23:27) rows.
Row 11: Repeat row 7. Next row (RS): K1, M1, patt to to last st, M1,
Row 12: Purl. LACE SECTION K1.
Change to 2.75mm needles. 91 (93:97:103:105:107:109:113:115:117) sts.***
BACK Work straight for 23 (25:25:25:27:27:27:29:
Using 3mm needles, cast on 109 (113:119: Row 1 (RS): K4 (4:3:2:1:4:3:2:1:4), P2tog, K2, 31:29) rows.
125:133:139:145:149:157:163) sts. yo, *K1, yo, K2, P3tog, K2, yo; rep from * to Next row (RS): K1, M1, patt to last st, M1, K1.

Fairacre
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHART

1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) knitting needles 12
11
2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles, 10
9
40cm long 8
7
1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles 6
52 (53:53:54:54:56:57:57:58:59) cm
5
1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 4
3
Stitch holders 2
1
6 x 11mm buttons 6 (6:6:6:7:7: 43 (46¼:48¾:51¼:53¾:56¼:
15 10 5
7:7:8:8) cm 58¾:61¼:63¾:66¼) cm
TENSION KEY
26 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over
K on RS; P on WS
st st using 3.25mm needles.
24 sts and 37 rows to 10cm over Yo
lace pattern using 2.75mm needles.
P3tog
YARN STOCKISTS P2tog
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SSP
For general abbreviations, see p89 Repeat
93 (95:99:105:107:109:111:115:117:119) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, (P1, K1) to last st, K1. Next row: P2, (K1, P1) to last 0 (1:0:1:1:1:1:0:
Work straight for 7 (5:7:7:7:7:9:9:9:9) rows. Row 2: P2, (K1, P1), to last st, P1. 0:0) sts, P to end.
Cont in rib as set until work measures Work 2 more rows in rib as set.
SHAPE NECK AND SHOULDER 7 (7:7:7:8:8:8:8:9:9) cm, ending with a WS Next row: Rib 5 (5:6:6:6:6:6:6:6:6), rib2tog,
Next row (RS): Patt 23 (24:25:26:26:26:26: row. yo, rib 8 (8:9:9:9:9:9:9:9:9), rib2tog, yo,
27:27:27), cast off 47 (47:49:53:55:57:59: rib to end.
61:63:65) sts, patt to end. Work as Back from ** to ***. Rib 3 rows.
Next row: Patt 23 (24:25:26:26:26:26:27: Cast off in rib.
27:27) and turn, leaving rem sts on a holder. Work straight for 15 (15:17:15:17:15:17:19:
Next row: K1, SSK, patt 9 (9:10:10:10:10:10:11: 19:17) rows. With WS facing, rejoin yarn to left shoulder
11:11), w&t. sts, patt to end.
Next row: Patt 11 (11:12:12:12:12:12:13:13:13). SHAPE NECK Next row: Patt to end
Next row (RS): K0 (1:0:1:1:1:1:0:0:0), Next row: Patt 30 (31:32:34:35:36:36:37: Next row: Cast off 3 (3:3:3:4:4:4:4:4:4) sts,
(K1, P1) to last 2 sts, working wraps tog 38:38), cast off 31 (31:33:35:35:35:37:39: patt to end.
with corresponding sts, K2. 39:41) sts, patt to end. 27 (28:29:31:31:32:32:33:34:34) sts.
22 (23:24:25:25:25:25:26:26:26) sts. Next row: Patt 30 (31:32:34:35:36:36:37: Next row: Patt to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
Next row: P2, (K1, P1) to last 0 (1:0:1:1:1:1:0: 38:38) and turn, leaving rem sts on a 1 st dec’d.
0:0) sts, P to end. holder. Cont to dec 1 st at neck edge of the
Work 6 more rows in rib as set. Next row: Cast off 3 (3:3:3:4:4:4:4:4:4) sts, 7 (7:7:8:8:9:9:9:10:10) foll RS rows and
Cast off in rib. patt to end. AT THE SAME TIME inc 1 st at armhole edge
27 (28:29:31:31:32:32:33:34:34) sts. as set on the 9th (11th:9th:11th:11th:13th:
With WS facing, rejoin yarn to right Next row: Patt to end. 11th:11th:13th:13th) neck shaping row.
shoulder sts, patt 12 (12:13:13:13:13:13:14: 22 (23:24:25:25:25:25:26:26:26) sts.
14:14), w&t. Next row (RS dec): K1, SSK, patt to end. Work 1 row straight.
Next row: Patt to last 3 sts, work2tog, K1. 1 st dec’d. Next row: Patt 11 (11:12:12:12:12:12:13:13:13),
Next row: Patt to end, working wrap tog Cont to dec 1 st at neck edge of the w&t.
with st. 7 (7:7:8:8:9:9:9:10:10) foll RS rows and Next row: Patt 11 (11:12:12:12:12:12:13:13:13).
22 (23:24:25:25:25:25:26:26:26) sts. AT THE SAME TIME inc 1 st at armhole edge Next row: Patt to end, working wrap tog
Next row (RS): K2, (P1, K1) to last as set on the 9th (11th:9th:11th:11th:13th: with st.
0 (1:0:1:1:1:1:0:0:0) sts, K to end. 11th:11th:13th:13th) neck shaping row. 22 (23:24:25:25:25:25:26:26:26) sts.
Next row: P0 (1:0:1:1:1:1:0:0:0), (P1, K1) to 22 (23:24:25:25:25:25:26:26:26) sts. Next row (RS): K2, (P1, K1) to last
last 2 sts, P2. Work 1 row straight. 0 (1:0:1:1:1:1:0:0:0) sts, K to end.
Work 6 more rows in rib as set. Next row: Patt 11 (11:12:12:12:12:12:13:13:13), Next row: P0 (1:0:1:1:1:1:0:0:0), (P1, K1) to
Cast off in rib. w&t. last 2 sts, working wrap tog with st, P2.
Next row: Patt 11 (11:12:12:12:12:12:13:13:13). Work 2 more rows in rib as set.
FRONT Next row: K0 (1:0:1:1:1:1:0:0:0), (K1, P1) to Next row: Rib 5 (6:5:6:6:6:6:7:7:7), yo,
Using 3mm needles, cast on 109 (113:119: last 2 sts, working wrap tog with st, K2. rib2tog, rib 8 (8:9:9:9:9:9:9:9:9), yo,
125:133:139:145:149:157:163) sts. 22 (23:24:25:25:25:25:26:26:26) sts. rib2tog, rib to end.

71 (69:75:75:77:81:81:81:85:87) sts.
Next row (RS dec): K1, SSK, patt to last 3
sts, K2tog, K1. 2 sts dec’d.
Cont to dec as set at each end of every RS
row to 31 (27:27:27:27:27:27:21:27:27) sts.
Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 only

Next row (WS): P1, P2tog, patt to last 3 sts,
SSP, P1.
29 (25:25:25:25:25:25:-:25:25) sts.
Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 only

Cont to dec on every row to 17 (17:17:17:21:
21:21:-:-:-) sts.
Size 8 only
Work 1 row straight.
All sizes.
Cast off.
BACK NECKBAND
Using 2.75mm circular needles, with RS
facing, pick up and knit 6 sts along rib edge,
3 sts down side neck, 47 (47:49:53:55:57:59:
61:63:65) across back neck cast-offs,
3 sts up side neck and 6 sts along rib edge.
65 (65:67:71:73:75:77:79:81:83) sts.
Row 1: P2, (K1, P1) to last st, P1.
Row 2: K2, (P1, K1) to last st, K1.
Work 3 more rows in rib.
Cast off in rib.
FRONT NECKBAND
Using 2.75mm circular needles, with RS
facing, pick up and knit 6 sts along rib edge,
13 (13:13:15:15:17:17:17:18:18) sts down left
side front, 37 (37:39:41:43:43:45:47:47:49)
Both shoulders have
a buttoned opening sts across centre front cast-offs, 13 (13:13:
15:15:17:17:17:18:18) sts up side neck and
6 sts along rib edge.
75 (75:77:83:85:89:91:93:95:97) sts.
Rib 3 rows. Row 3: Rep row 1. Row 1: P2, (K1, P1) to last st, P1.
Cast off in rib. Row 5: Rep row 1. Row 2: K2, (P1, K1) to last st, K1.
Row 7: K4 (5:4:4:2:4:2:4:2:5), yo, K2, Row 3: Rib 4, yo, rib2tog, rib to last 6 sts,
SLEEVES (P3tog, K2, yo, K1, yo, K2) rep to last rib2tog, yo, rib to end.
Using 2.75mm needles, cast on 9 (10:9:9:7:9:7:9:7:10) sts, P3tog, K2, yo, Work 2 more rows in rib.
79 (81:87:87:91:95:99:103:107:113) sts. K4 (5:4:4:2:4:2:4:2:5). Cast off in rib.
Row 8: Purl.
Row 1 (RS): K2, (P1, K1) to last st, K1. These rows set position of lace pattern. TO MAKE UP
Row 2: P2, (K1, P1), to last st, P1, Cont in lace pattern as set until Sleeve Steam all pieces to shape, opening up lace
Work another 8 (10:10:10:8:8:10:10:10:12) measures 6 (6:6:6:7:7:7:7:8:8) cm, ending and following any yarn care instructions
rows in rib as set. with a row 4 or 8. on the ball band. Weave in ends.
Sew sleeve seams and side seams.
LACE SECTION SHAPE SLEEVE TOP Overlap shoulder tabs on each side with
Row 1 (RS): K3 (4:3:3:1:3:1:3:1:4), P2tog, K2, Keeping lace pattern correct, cast off front tabs on top and tack in place with
yo, (K1, yo, K2, P3tog, K2, yo) rep to last 2 (4:4:4:5:5:6:7:7:9) sts at beg of next 2 rows. spare yarn. Set in sleeves, stitching to both
8 (9:8:8:6:8:6:8:6:9) sts, K1, yo, K2, SSP, 75 (73:79:79:81:85:87:89:93:95) sts. shoulder tabs at the top. Remove tacking,
K3 (4:3:3:1:3:1:3:1:4). Cast off 2 (2:2:2:2:2:3:4:4:4) sts at beg of and stitch shoulder buttons in place,
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl. next 2 rows. matching buttonholes.

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Luma 4ply Merino, Alpaca & Silk
Shade pictured St Tropez
Shade pictured Boho
Skein weight/length 50g/125m
Skein weight/length 115g/400m
Needle size 3.75-4mm (UK 9-8/US 5-6)
Needle size 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3)
Tension 21-23 sts to 10cm
Tension Approx. 28 sts and 38 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 50% Merino wool, 25% organic cotton,
Fibre content 60% superwash Merino wool, 20% silk, 20% baby alpaca
15% linen, 10% silk
Care Hand wash RRP £20
Care Hand wash RRP £10.60
Contact www.bowfiddleyarns.com
Contact www.thefibreco.com 017687 79 292
Full of light and life, Luma is a glowing blend of wool, cotton, This singles yarn, a blend of Merino wool, alpaca and silk,
linen and silk, which provides warmth yet is light enough for knits up into a fabric with good stitch definition and a slight
summery days. It knits up into a fabric with excellent drape halo. The drape is outstanding, softness is second to none,
and well defined stitches. The expanded colour range includes and the fabric has a lovely gleam. It is hand-dyed in
this vibrant jewel-like shade, and there are plenty of elegant Aberdeenshire in a range of gorgeous variegated colourways,
neutrals and softer hues to fall in love with. and will be ideal for colourful shawl and sweater projects.

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WORLD OF WOOL CHILTON WENSLEYDALES

Marble Tweed DK
Shade pictured River Mist (MY08) Shade pictured Algal Bloom
Ball weight/length 50g/110m Skein weight/length 100g/180m
Needle size 4mm (UK 8/US 6) Needle size 4mm (UK 8/US 6)
Tension 21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm Tension Approx. 20 sts and 29 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 80% Merino wool, 20% silk Fibre content 66% Wensleydale wool, 34% Zwartbles wool
Care Hand wash RRP £4.98 Care Hand wash RRP £13
Contact www.worldofwool.co.uk Contact www.chiltongroundsfarm.co.uk
Knit up some comfortable sweaters and cardigans for summer Fans of British longwools will really enjoy this shimmering
with this delicious blend of Merino wool and tussah silk. Wensleydale mixed with Zwartbles wool for added bounce.
Offering next-to-skin softness, Marble glides through the It’s enjoyable to knit with, offering an appealingly woolly,
fingers as you knit, and gives a fabric that will show off your rustic feel with plenty of softness and drape. The knitted fabric
stitch patterns to perfection. It’s spun in Yorkshire, and dyed has a very subtle tweedy appearance, and it’s hand-dyed in a
in a palette of summery brights and sophisticated neutrals. range of warming shades with an amazing depth of colour.
WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS SHEEP UNIQUE

Exquisite Lace Shetland Lace Weight
Shade pictured Sorbet (1125) Shade pictured Lamba Cream
Skein weight/length 100g/800m Ball weight/length 25g/110m
Needle size 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) Needle size 2.5-3.5mm (UK 12-10/US 2-4)
Tension 32 sts and 40 rows to 10cm Tension Approx. 28 sts and 37 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 80% Falkland wool, 20% mulberry silk Fibre content 100% Shetland wool
Care Hand wash RRP £19.50 Care Hand wash RRP £3.49
Contact www.wyspinners.com 01535 664500 Contact www.islandfarmshop.com 01856 252 048
New shades have been added to the Exquisite Lace palette for Spun from the fleece of a flock of Shetland ewes on a small hill
spring-summer, including a leafy green, pale primrose and the farm, this laceweight offers an impressive softness for a pure
sorbet pink of our sample. The yarn has a rounded spin which Shetland yarn. It’s perfect for Shetland fine lace shawls and
ensures a bouncy fabric and well defined stitches. It also offers lightweight Fair Isle and lace cardigans, ensuring your
a beautiful drape, silky gleam and lovely softness, so it’s ideal stitch patterns will be crisp and clear. The palette includes
for special shawls and light-as-a-feather garments. creams, moss green, ocean blues, warm reds and soft greys.

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NEONS & NEUTRALS worked in a combination of yarns and
by Aimée Gille colours to create a dramatic surface texture.
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COLOURFUL, INSPIRING and exciting, sweater with balloon sleeves, whose
this new pattern collection has been marled fabric is created by holding together
curated by Aimée Gille of the Parisian a 4ply wool and fluffy laceweight. Knitters
artisanal dye studio, La Bien Aimée. The are invited to play with marling patterns
beautifully presented, fabric-covered with Cecelia Campochiaro’s ‘Reflected’
hardback contains 16 knitting patterns shawl, and Florence Spurling’s elegant
from international designers, and it aims ‘Ferrule’ jumper, which combines fine
to inspire knitters to combine yarns and yarns to create marled mixes in a grid-like
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Each pattern is presented in two different Brandi Cheyenne Harper’s ‘Harmony’
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actual yarns used for each sample are listed yarns and squishy garter stitch for a tactile by Laine, priced €32.90.
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outside the box and come up with their own playful ‘Videira’ hooded cardigan, which Loop London, A Yarn Story
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Maaike van Geijn’s ‘Wervel’ jumper, for garment projects are sized to fit busts from
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colourwork yoke. Inspired by Swedish which mixes linen stitch, transverse
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both neon and neutral colourways. roosimine embroidery. There’s a hat
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to this book is ‘Xiao Mai’ by Layla Yang, a a polka dot shawl, and a long scarf from
spectacular open cardigan with an unusual Lotta H. Löthgren which has fine strands
shape. It makes use of a chunky dip stitch of silk stretching across its surface.
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SASHA KAGAN
Patti
Add some 1980s style to your
wardrobe with this chic,
colourwork batwing jumper
Patti
The deep hem and

cuffs are knitted in
a cable rib pattern
SIZE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
TO FIT
BUST 81 86 91 96 102 107 112 117 122 cm
32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 in
ACTUAL
95 102 107 111 117 121½ 129 133 138 cm
BUST
37½ 40¼ 42¼ 43¾ 46 47¾ 50¾ 52¼ 54¼ in
ACTUAL
58½ 59½ 60 60½ 61½ 62 63 64 64 cm
LENGTH
23 23½ 23¾ 24 24¼ 24½ 25 25¼ 25¼ in
SLEEVE
35 35 35 35 35 35 34½ 34½ 33 cm
SEAM
13¾ 13¾ 13¾ 13¾ 13¾ 13¾ 13½ 13½ 13 in
SASHA KAGAN
118 122 124 126½ 129½ 131½ 134 136 136 cm
Patti WINGSPAN
46½ 48 48¾ 49¾ 51 51¾ 52¾ 53½ 53½ in
SASHA KAGAN has designed a graphic chart to end, ending after stitch 31 (36:39: Next row (RS): Cast off 5 (4:5:6:6:6:5:7:7)
colourwork pattern of squares for this 2:6:9:14:17:20). sts, patt to end.
neat jumper. The garment has a batwing Next row (WS): Purl.
shape, and the cropped sleeves are Cont in chart patt as set, inc 1 st at each end Rep last 2 rows once more.
knitted as part of the front and back of row 9, then on 2 foll 6th rows, then on 6 Cast off rem 5 (4:4:4:4:4:5:5:5) sts.
sections; the shoulder and sleeve seams foll 4th rows.
are then joined to knit the cuffs and 130 (140:146:152:160:166:176:182:188) sts. SHAPE RIGHT FRONT NECK
neckband, before the side and Join yarns to rem sts with RS facing, cast off
underarm sleeves are closed. The hems Work 9 rows even in patt or desired length centre 26 (28:30:30:30:32:36:34:34) sts,
and cuffs are knitted in a cable rib. to start of sleeve shaping, ending after a WS patt to end.
row. Row 1 (WS): Cast off 5 (6:6:7:7:7:9:9:9) sts,
patt to last 2 sts, P2tog.
CHART NOTES SHAPE SLEEVES 43 (44:46:48:52:52:51:55:55) sts.
Colourwork chart is worked in st st Cast on 12 (12:12:12:12:12:12:12:11) sts at beg Row 2 (RS): K2tog, knit to end.
throughout and begins with a 40-st repeat. of next 10 rows, then 13 (13:13:13:13:13:11: Row 3 (WS): Cast off 5 (6:6:6:7:7:7:7:7) sts,
Chart changes to 30-st repeat for Rows 11:13) sts at beg of foll 2 rows. patt to last 2 sts, P2tog.
42-52, then changes back to a 40-st repeat. 276 (286:292:298:306:312:318:324:324) sts. Rep Rows 2-3 another 3 times.
Work even in patt until work measures 15 (12:14:16:16:16:15:19:19) sts.
STITCH PATTERNS 14 (15:15½:16:17:17½:18½:19½:19½) cm
CABLE RIB PATTERN from last sleeve cast-on, ending after a WS Next row (RS): Work even in patt.
(multiple of 3 sts + 1) row. Next row (WS): Cast off 5 (4:5:6:6:6:5:7:7)
Row 1 (RS): *P1, K into second stitch on LH sts, patt to end.
needle, knit first st, slide both sts off SHAPE TOP OF SLEEVES Rep last 2 rows once more, then work 1 row
together; rep from * to last st, P1. Keeping in pattern, cast off 12 (14:14:14:14: even in patt.
Row 2: K1, *P2, K1; rep from * to end of row. 16:16:16:16) sts at beg of next 2 rows, then Cast off rem 5 (4:4:4:4:4:5:5:5) sts.
Rep these 2 rows for patt. 8 sts at beg of foll 16 rows.
124 (130:136:142:150:152:158:164:164) sts.** BACK
FRONT Work as for Front to **.
Using 2.75mm needles and yarn A, cast on SHAPE LEFT FRONT NECK
112 (121:127:133:142:148:157:163:169) sts. Next row (RS): Cast off 5 (6:6:7:7:7:9:9:9) SHAPE RIGHT BACK NECK AND SHOULDER
Work Cable Rib patt for 12cm, ending after sts, patt until there are 44 (45:47:49:53: Next row (RS): Cast off 6 (7:7:8:8:8:10:10:10)
a WS row and increasing 0 (1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1) sts 53:52:56:56) sts on RH needle, turn, sts, patt until there are 56 (58:61:63:67:68:
on final row. leaving rem sts on holder. 69:72:72) sts on RH needle, turn, leaving
112 (122:128:134:142:148:158:164:170) sts. rem sts of row on a holder.
Row 1 (WS): P2tog, patt to end. 1 st dec’d.
Change to 3.25mm needles. Row 2 (RS): Cast off 5 (6:6:6:7:7:7:7:7) sts, Cont in patt, casting off 5 (6:6:6:7:7:7:7:7)
patt to last 2 sts, K2tog. sts at beg of every foll RS row 4 times, then
BEGIN CHART Rep Rows 1-2 another 3 times, then rep cast off 5 (4:5:6:6:6:5:7:7) sts at beg of foll RS
Row 1 (RS): Starting with stitch 40 (35:32: Row 1 once more. row.
29:25:22:17:14:11) of chart, work Row 1 of 15 (12:14:16:16:16:15:19:19) sts. 31 (30:32:33:33:34:36:37:37) sts.

Patti
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES YARN

1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) knitting needles Rowan Felted Tweed (DK weight; 50% wool, 25% viscose, 25% alpaca; 175m/191yds per
1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 50g ball)
Crochet hook
x50g
Small button A PINE (158) 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 BALLS
Stitch holders x50g
Tapestry needle B HELIOTROPE (219) 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 BALLS
x50g
TENSION C LIME (213) 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 BALLS
27 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over colourwork x50g

D IRIS (201) 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 BALLS
patt on 3.75mm needles
x50g
E SULPHUR (220) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
YARN STOCKISTS BALLS
Rowan 01924 371501 x50g

F CANDY FLOSS (221) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 BALLS
www.knitrowan.com
x50g
G BILBERRY (151) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 BALLS
For general abbreviations, see p89
The sleeves are

worked as part of the
front and back pieces
Patti
BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHART

58 ½(59½:60:60½:61½:62:63:64:64) cm
52
51
50
49
48
118 (122:124:126½:129½:131½:134:136:136) cm 47
46
45
44
43
35 (35:35:35:35:35: 47½ (51:53½:55½:58½: 42
41
34½:34½:33) cm 60½:64½:66½:69) cm 40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
KEY 20
19
18
Yarn A 17
16
15
Yarn B 14
13
Yarn C 12
11
10
Yarn D 9
8
7
Yarn E 6
5
Yarn F 4
3
2
Yarn G 1
40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5
Row 1 (RS): Cast off 19 (20:21:21:21:22:24: yarn A, pick up and knit 21 (22:24:24:24:24:
23:23) sts, patt to end. 27:27:27) sts across left back neck, 14 sts
The back neck
12 (10:11:12:12:12:12:14:14) sts. down left front neck, 26 (28:30:30:30:32:
opening is fastened
with a button Row 2 (WS): Cast off 5 (4:5:6:6:6:5:7:7) sts, 36:34:34) from cast-off sts at centre front,
patt to last 2 sts, P2tog. 14 sts up right front neck, and 22 (22:24:24:
6 (5:5:5:5:5:6:6:6) sts. 24:25:27:26:26) sts across right back neck.
Row 3 (RS): K2tog, patt to end. 97 (100:106:106:106:109:118:115:115) sts.
Row 1 (WS): Cast off 19 (20:21:21:21:22:24: Cast off rem 5 (4:4:4:4:4:5:5:5) sts. DO NOT JOIN.
23:23) sts, patt to end.
12 (10:11:12:12:12:12:14:14) sts. MAKING UP Starting with Row 2, work in Cable Rib patt
Row 2 (RS): Cast off 5 (4:5:6:6:6:5:7:7) sts, Weave in ends and block pieces to for 1½cm.
patt to last 2 sts, K2tog. measurements, following any yarn care Cast off loosely in rib.
6 (5:5:5:5:5:6:6:6) sts. instructions on the ball band.
Row 3: P2tog, patt to end. Join shoulder and top sleeve seams. FINISHING
Cast off rem 5 (4:4:4:4:4:5:5:5) sts. Join side and underarm sleeve seams.
CUFFS Using yarn A and a tapestry needle, attach
SHAPE LEFT BACK NECK AND SHOULDER With RS facing, using 2.75mm needles and yarn to the top of the right back neckband
Join yarns to rem sts with RS facing, cast off yarn A, pick up and knit 73 (79:82:82:88:91: edge. Create a loop large enough for your
1 st, patt to end. 97:103:103) sts evenly along sleeve edge. button to pass through, and stitch into the
61 (64:67:70:74:75:78:81:81) sts. bottom edge of the neckband. Secure and
Starting with Row 2, work in Cable Rib patt break yarn. With a new strand of yarn A,
Cast off 5 (6:6:7:7:7:9:9:9) sts at beg of next for 8cm. work blanket stitch tightly around the yarn
WS row, then cast off 5 (6:6:6:7:7:7:7:7) sts at Cast off loosely in patt. loop until it is completely covered. Secure
beg of every foll WS row 4 times, then cast Repeat for other cuff. and break yarn.
off 5 (4:5:6:6:6:5:7:7) sts at beg of foll WS Sew button on left side opposite button loop.
row. NECKBAND Press seams, following any yarn care
31 (30:32:33:33:34:36:37:37) sts. With RS facing, using 2.75mm needles and instructions on the ball band.

DARIO TUBIANA
Althea
Brighten up your day with this
vibrant intarsia sweater
SIZE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TO FIT
CHEST 81 86 91 97 102 107 112 117 122 127 cm
32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 in
ACTUAL 91½ 97 102 107½ 113 118 123½ 127 132½ 138 cm
CHEST
36 38¼ 40¼ 42¼ 44½ 46½ 48¾ 50 52¼ 54¼ in
ACTUAL 57½ 58 58½ 59½ 60 60½ 60½ 61 62 62½ cm

LENGTH
22½ 22¾ 23 23¼ 23½ 23¾ 23¾ 24 24¼ 24½ in
SLEEVE 46 46 46 47 47 47 48 48 48 49 cm
SEAM
18 18 18 18½ 18½ 18½ 19 19 19 19¼ in
YARN
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (DK weight; 100% superwash wool; 200m/218yds per 100g ball)
A GREEN APPLE x100g
(802) 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 BALLS
B BLUEBERRY x100g
DARIO TUBIANA (848) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 BALLS
Althea C BERRY PINK

(837) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 x100g
BALLS
LARGE CIRCULAR intarsia motifs Change to 4mm needles and yarn A. All sizes
bring pizzazz to this relaxed sweater 87 (89:91:93:95:97:97:99:101:103) sts.**
from Dario Tubiana. Rolled stocking Beg with a RS (knit) row, work in st st until
stitch edgings in a bright pink shade Back measures 36cm from cast-on edge, Cont straight in pattern for another
contrast with the blue ribbing; the same ending after a WS row. 53 (51:47:47:45:45:43:41:45:39) rows,
two shades are used for the intarsia ending after a WS row.
pattern, against a green background. SHAPE ARMHOLES Armhole should measure approx.
Dario has used Cascade’s ever-popular Cast off 5 (5:6:6:7:7:8:8:9:9) sts at beg of 19 (20:20½:21½:22:22½:22½:23:24:24½)
220 Superwash wool yarn, which is next 2 rows. cm from underarm cast-off.
available in a massive choice of bright, 95 (101:105:111:115:121:125:129:133:139) sts.
pastel and neutral colours. SHAPE BACK NECK
Next row (RS dec): K1, SSK, patt to last 3 Next row (RS): K23 (23:24:24:25:25:25:25:
sts, K2tog, K1. 2 sts dec’d. 26:26), cast off next 41 (43:43:45:45:47:47:
PATTERN NOTES 49:49:51) sts for centre Back neck, knit to
The sweater is knitted from the bottom up Sizes 4 to 10 only end.
in pieces. Next row (WS dec): P1, P2tog tbl, patt to Turn and cont on last 23 (23:24:24:25:25:25:
Use the intarsia method to change colours last 3 sts, P2tog, P1. 2 sts dec’d. 25:26:26) sts only for left shoulder.
on the front and sleeves by twisting the Next row (RS dec): K1, SSK, patt to last 3
yarns together at the back of the work sts, K2tog, K1. 2 sts dec’d. Work 1 row straight.
where they meet. You may find it easier to Rep last 2 rows another - (-:-:0:0:1:2:2:3:3)
work the yarn C centre motifs in duplicate times. ***Next row: Cast off 3 sts at neck edge,
stitch (Swiss darning). patt to end.
All sizes 20 (20:21:21:22:22:22:22:23:23) sts.
BACK 93 (99:103:105:109:111:111:115:115:121) sts. Cast off 3 sts at neck edge on foll alt row.
Using 3.25mm needles and yarn C, cast on 17 (17:18:18:19:19:19:19:20:20) sts.
104 (110:116:122:128:134:140:144:150:156) Work 1 WS row straight. Cast off rem sts.
sts. Rep RS dec row. 2 sts dec’d.
Rep last 2 rows another 2 (4:3:3:3:3:3:3:3:3) With WS facing, rejoin yarn to right
Beg with a RS (knit) row, work 4 rows in times. shoulder at neck edge and work from *** to
st st, ending after a WS row. 87 (89:95:97:101:103:103:107:107:113) sts. end.
Change to yarn B. Sizes 3 to 10 only FRONT

Work in 1x1 rib until Back measures 5cm Work 3 rows straight. Work as for Back to end of hem rib.
from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row, Rep RS dec row. 2 sts dec’d. 105 (111:117:123:129:135:141:145:151:157) sts.
and inc 1 st at beg of last row. Rep last 4 rows another - (-:1:1:2:2:2:3:2:4)
105 (111:117:123:129:135:141:145:151:157) sts. times. Change to 4mm needles and yarn A.

Althea
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES BLOCKING DIAGRAM
57½ (58:58½:59½:60:60½:60½:61:62:62½) cm
1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles
3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles,
40cm long, for neck edging cm
:48:49)
Stitch marker 7:47:47:48:48
6:4
45¾ (48½:51:53¾:56½:59: 46 (46:4
TENSION 61¾:63½:66¼:69) cm
22½ sts and 32 rows to 10cm over st st
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SHAPE FRONT NECK

Note that, depending on your size, as you
shape the neck you may complete the
chart. If the chart is complete, keep the
placement of the vertical stripes of yarn B
as set by last row of chart.
Next row (RS): K33 (34:34:35:35:36:35:36:

36:37), cast off next 21 (21:23:23:25:25:27:27:
29:29) sts for centre Front Neck, knit to end.
Turn and cont on last 33 (34:34:35:35:36:35:
36:36:37) sts for Right Front Neck only.
RIGHT FRONT NECK

Cast off 3 sts at beg of next row (at neck
edge).
30 (31:31:32:32:33:32:33:33:34) sts.
Rep last 2 rows another 3 times.
21 (22:22:23:23:24:23:24:24:25) sts.

Cast off 2 (3:2:3:2:3:2:3:2:3) sts at beg of next
row (at neck edge).
19 (19:20:20:21:21:21:21:22:22) sts.
Rolled edgings
contrast with the
ribbed cuffs Work 1 row straight.
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next row (at neck
edge).
17 (17:18:18:19:19:19:19:20:20) sts.
Beg with a RS (knit) row and joining new chart placement correct as you shape the
colours as required, work from Chart as armholes. Continue straight until Front matches Back
follows: 87 (89:91:93:95:97:97:99:101:103) sts. to beg of shoulder shaping, ending at
RS rows: K6 (9:12:15:18:21:24:26:29:32) armhole edge.
in yarn A, work next RS row of chart, When armhole shaping is complete, Cast off rem sts.
K6 (9:12:15:18:21:24:26:29:32) in yarn A. continue straight in pattern for another
WS rows: P6 (9:12:15:18:21:24:26:29:32) 29 (27:23:21:19:17:15:11:13:7) rows, ending LEFT FRONT NECK
in yarn A, work next WS row of chart, after a WS row. With WS facing, rejoin yarn at neck edge
P6 (9:12:15:18:21:24:26:29:32) in yarn A. Armhole should meas approx 12 (12½:13:13: to Left Front Neck sts, cast off 3 sts and
14:14:14:14:14:14½) cm from underarm patt to end.
Continue as set as for Back to **, keeping cast-off. 30 (31:31:32:32:33:32:33:33:34) sts.

Althea
Work 1 row straight. Cont straight in patt until Sleeve meas CHARTS
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next row (at neck 46 (46:46:47:47:47:48:48:48:49) cm from Sleeve Chart
edge). cast-on edge, ending after a WS row. 150
149
148
27 (28:28:29:29:30:29:30:30:31) sts. 146
147
145
Rep last 2 rows twice more. SHAPE TOP SLEEVE 144
143
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140
shape the Top Sleeve you may complete 138
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Work 1 row straight. the chart. If the chart is complete, keep 136
135
Cast off 2 (3:2:3:2:3:2:3:2:3) sts at beg of next the placement of the vertical stripes of 134
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132
row (at neck edge). yarn B as set by last row of chart. 131
130
19 (19:20:20:21:21:21:21:22:22) sts. 128
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127
Cast off 5 (5:6:6:7:7:8:8:9:9) sts at beg of 126
125
Work 1 row straight. next 2 rows. 124
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122
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next row (at neck 69 (73:75:77:79:83:85:87:89:93) sts. 120
121
119
edge). 118
117
17 (17:18:18:19:19:19:19:20:20) sts. Working decs in the same fashion as on 116
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114
armhole shaping for Back and Front, 112
113
111
Continue straight until Front matches dec 1 st at each end of 1 (1:1:3:3:5:7:7:9:9) 110
109
Back, ending at armhole edge. foll rows, and 10 (10:11:9:10:10:10:11:12:13) 108
107
106
Cast off rem sts. foll alt rows. 105
104
47 (51:51:53:53:53:51:51:47:49) sts. 102
103
SLEEVES 100
101
99
98
(make two alike) Dec 1 st at each end of 12 (14:14:14:14:14:12: 97
96
Using 3.25mm needles and yarn C, cast on 12:10:10) foll rows. 94
95
93
52 (52:54:54:56:56:58:58:60:60) sts. 23 (23:23:25:25:25:27:27:27:29) sts. 92
91
Cast off rem sts. 90
89
88
Beg with a RS (knit) row, work 4 rows in 86
87
st st, ending after a WS row. MAKING UP 84

85
83
Block pieces gently to measurements, 82
81
80
Change to yarn B. following any yarn care instructions on 78
79
Work in 1x1 rib until Sleeve measures 5cm the ball band. 76
77
75
from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row, 74
73
72
and inc 1 st at beg of last row. Join both shoulder seams. 71
70
53 (53:55:55:57:57:59:59:61:61) sts. 68
69
67
NECKBAND 66
65
Change to 4mm needles and yarn A. With RS facing, using 3.25mm circular 64
63
62
Beg with a RS (knit) row and joining new needles and yarn B, and beg at left shoulder 60
61
59
colour as required, work from Chart as seam, pick up and knit 35 (36:35:38:37:38: 58
57
follows: 38:41:41:42) sts down left front neck, 56
55
54
RS rows: K11 (11:12:12:13:13:14:14:15:15) 21 (21:23:23:25:25:27:27:29:29) sts across 52
53
51
in yarn A, work next RS row of chart, centre front neck, 35 (36:35:38:37:38:38: 50
49
K11 (11:12:12:13:13:14:14:15:15) in yarn A. 41:41:42) sts up right front neck, 4 sts up 48
47
46
WS rows: P11 (11:12:12:13:13:14:14:15:15) right back neck shaping, 41 (43:43:45:45: 45
44
in yarn A, work next WS row of chart, 47:47:49:49:51) sts across back neck and 42
43
41
P11 (11:12:12:13:13:14:14:15:15) in yarn A. 4 sts down left back neck shaping. Join to 40
39
Keeping pattern correct, work a total of work in the round and pm for beg of round. 38
37
36
6 rows straight after rib, ending after a 140 (144:144:152:152:156:158:166:168:172) 34
35
33
WS row. sts. 32
31
30
29
28
SHAPE SLEEVE Work in 1x1 rib until neckband measures 26
27
25
Next row (RS inc): K1, M1, patt to last st, approx. 3cm from picked-up edge. 24
23
M1, K1. 2 sts inc’d. 22
21
20
Change to yarn C. 19
18
Inc as set at each end of 8 (3:7:9:13:1:4:7: Work 4 rounds in st st (knit every round) 16
17
15
10:15) foll 8th (6th:6th:6th:6th:4th:4th: Cast off sts loosely. 14
13
4th:4th:4th) rows, and then inc as set at 12
11
each end of the 4 (11:8:7:4:18:16:14:12:9) foll FINISHING 10
8
9
7
10th (8th:8th:8th:8th:6th:6th:6th:6th: Set in sleeves to armholes. 6
5
6th) rows. Join sleeve seam sts and side seam sts. 4
3
2
79 (83:87:89:93:97:101:103:107:111) sts. Steam again gently if desired. 1
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GEORGIA FARRELL
Chalk
This neat, boxy jacket has
a contemporary pattern
of sloping cable lines
SIZE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
TO FIT
BUST 71-76 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 132-137 142-147 152-157 cm
28-30 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 56-58 60-62 in
83 94 105 113½ 124½ 135 144 154½ 165½ cm

ACTUAL
BUST
32¾ 37 41¼ 44¾ 49 53¼ 56¾ 60¾ 65¼ in
46 48 50 52 54 56 57 59 60 cm
ACTUAL
LENGTH
18 19 19¾ 20½ 21¼ 22 22½ 23¼ 23½ in
31 32 32 33 33 33 33 33 33 cm
SLEEVE
SEAM
12¼ 12½ 12½ 13 13 13 13 13 13 in
YARN
Rowan Merino Aria (Chunky weight; 93% wool, 7% polyamide; 85m/93yds per 50g ball)
GEORGIA FARRELL
SOFT
Chalk GREEN
(051)
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 x50g
BALLS
THIS OPEN jacket showcases the chart rows 3 to 22 throughout, cont in patt Complete to match first side, reversing
architectural design style for which from Chart as folls: shapings.
Georgia Farrell is known. The modern, Cont straight until Back measures
all-over zigzag cable pattern stands out 26 (27:27½:28:28½:29:29:30:30) cm, LEFT FRONT
beautifully thanks to the use of Rowan’s ending with RS facing for next row. Using 6.5mm needles, cast on
Merino Aria - a chunky wool yarn with 42 (48:52:56:62:66:70:76:80) sts.
a touch of polyamide which comes in 14 SHAPE ARMHOLES
elegant shades. The jacket is trimmed Keeping patt correct, cast off 3 (4:5:6:7:8: Row 1 (RS): P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to last
with i-cord at the front edges. 9:10:11) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 3 sts, slip next 3 sts pwise wyib.
71 (79:87:93:101:109:115:123:131) sts. Row 2: Pulling yarn quite tightly across WS
Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 (5:5:7:7:9:9:11:11) of slipped sts, P3, *K1 below, P1; rep from *
PATTERN NOTE rows, then on foll 5 (5:7:5:6:6:7:7:10) alt to last st, K1.
When working pattern from chart, do NOT rows. Row 3: P1, *K1 below, P1; rep from * to last
work part-sloping cable lines. If there are 55 (59:63:69:75:79:83:87:89) sts. 3 sts, slip next 3 sts pwise wyib.
insufficient stitches to work all 11 rows of Last 2 rows set the sts – front opening edge
a sloping cable line, work all these stitches Cont straight until armhole measures 3 sts worked as an i-cord edging, with all
in reverse stocking stitch instead. 18 (19:20½:22:23½:25:26:27:28) cm, ending other sts in rib as given for Back.
with RS facing for next row. Cont as now set until Left Front meas 4cm,
BACK dec 0 (1:0:0:1:0:0:1:0) st at end of last row
Using 6.5mm needles, cast on SHAPE SHOULDERS AND BACK NECK and ending with RS facing for next row.
77 (87:97:105:115:125:133:143:153) sts. Next row (RS): Cast off 4 (4:5:5:6:7:7:8:8) 42 (47:52:56:61:66:70:75:80) sts.
sts, patt until there are 10 (11:12:14:16:16:
**Row 1 (RS): P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end. 18:19:20) sts on right needle and turn, Change to 7mm needles.
Row 2: K1, P1, *K1 below (see Special leaving rem sts on a holder. Beg and ending rows as indicated,
Abbreviations), P1; rep from * to last st, K1. referring to pattern note, working chart
Row 3: P1, *K1 below, P1; rep from * to end. Work each side of neck separately. rows 1 and 2 once only and then repeating
Last 2 rows form rib.** Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st at neck edge chart rows 3 to 22 throughout, cont in patt
of next 3 rows, ending with RS facing for from Chart, placing chart as folls:
Cont in rib until Back meas 4cm, ending next row, and AT THE SAME TIME cast off Next row (RS): Work first 39 (44:49:53:58:
with RS facing for next row. 4 (4:5:5:6:7:7:8:8) sts at beg of 2nd row. 63:67:72:77) sts as row 1 of chart, slip next
Cast off rem 3 (4:4:6:7:6:8:8:9) sts. 3 sts pwise wyib.
Change to 7mm needles. Next row: Pulling yarn quite tightly across
Beginning and ending rows as indicated, With RS facing, slip centre 27 (29:29:31:31: WS of slipped sts, P3, work rem 39 (44:49:
referring to pattern note, working chart 33:33:33:33) sts onto a holder (for collar), 53:58:63:67:72:77) sts as row 2 of chart.
rows 1 and 2 once only and then repeating rejoin yarn and patt to end. These 2 rows set the sts for rest of Left

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NEEDLES & SPECIAL BLOCKING DIAGRAM

ACCESSORIES ABBREVIATIONS
1 pair 6.5mm (UK 3/US 10-10½) T3F: Slip next 2 sts onto cn
knitting needles and leave at front of work,
46 (48:50:52:54:56:57:59:60) cm
1 pair 7mm (UK 2/US 10½) P1, then K2 from cn.
knitting needles T3B: Slip next st onto cable
Cable needle (cn) needle and leave at back of
Stitch holders work, K2, then P1 from cn. 41½ (47:52½:56¾:62:67½: 31 (32:3
2:33:3
K1 below: K into next st one 72:77½:82½) cm 3:33:3
3:33:3
TENSION row below and at the same 3) cm
18½ sts and 20 rows to 10cm time slipping off st above.
over patt on 7mm needles For general abbreviations,
see p89
YARN STOCKISTS
Rowan 01924 371501
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THE STITCH
PATTERN STANDS
OUT BEAUTIFULLY
IN ROWAN’S MERINO
ARIA YARN
Chalk
Front – front opening edge 3 sts still 42 (47:52:56:61:66:70:75:80) sts. Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows, then on
worked as an i-cord edging but now with every foll alt row until 27 sts rem, then on
all other sts worked in patt from Chart. Change to 7mm needles. foll 5 rows, ending with RS facing for next
Keeping sts correct throughout as now set, Beg and ending rows as indicated, row.
cont as folls: referring to pattern note, working chart Cast off rem 17 sts.
Cont straight until Left Front matches Back rows 1 and 2 once only and then repeating
to beg of armhole shaping, ending with RS chart rows 3 to 22 throughout, cont in patt MAKING UP
facing for next row. from Chart, placing chart as folls: Block pieces gently, following any yarn
Next row (RS): Pulling yarn quite tightly care instructions on the ball band.
SHAPE ARMHOLE across WS of slipped sts, K3, work rem
Keeping patt correct, cast off 3 (4:5:6:7:8: 39 (44:49:53:58:63:67:72:77) sts as row 1 of Join both shoulder seams using back stitch,
9:10:11) sts at beg of next row. chart. or mattress stitch if preferred.
39 (43:47:50:54:58:61:65:69) sts. Next row: Work first 39 (44:49:53:58:63:
Work 1 row. 67:72:77) sts as row 2 of chart, slip next 3 sts COLLAR
Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next 3 (5:5:7:7:9: pwise wyif. With RS facing and using 6.5mm needles,
9:11:11) rows, then on foll 5 (5:7:5:6:6:7:7:10) These 2 rows set the sts for rest of right slip 12 (13:13:13:13:13:13:13:12) sts on right
alt rows. front – front opening edge 3 sts still worked front holder onto right needle, rejoin yarn
31 (33:35:38:41:43:45:47:48) sts. as an i-cord edging but now with all other and pick up and knit 12 (12:12:14:14:16:16:
sts worked in patt from Chart. 16:18) sts up right side of front neck, and
Cont straight until 8 (8:8:10:10:12:12:12:14) Keeping sts correct throughout as now set, 3 sts down right side of back neck, knit
rows less have been worked than on Back to complete to match Left Front, reversing across 27 (29:29:31:31:33:33:33:33) sts on
beg of shoulder shaping, ending with RS shapings and working first row of neck back holder, pick up and knit 3 sts up left
facing for next row. shaping as folls: side of back neck, and 12 (12:12:14:14:16:16:
16:18) sts down left side of front neck, then
SHAPE FRONT NECK SHAPE FRONT NECK work across 13 (14:14:14:14:14:14:14:13) sts
Next row (RS): Patt 18 (19:21:24:27:29: Next row (RS): K1, K2tog, patt 10 (11:11:11: on left front holder as folls: patt to last 3 sts,
31:33:35) sts and turn, leaving rem 11:11:11:11:10) sts and slip these 12 (13:13:13: K2tog, K1.
13 (14:14:14:14:14:14:14:13) sts on a holder 13:13:13:13:12) sts onto a holder (for collar), 81 (85:85:91:91:97:97:97:99) sts.
(for collar). patt to end.
Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st at neck edge 18 (19:21:24:27:29:31:33:35) sts. Row 1 (WS): K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end.
of next 6 rows, then on foll 0 (0:0:1:1:2:2:2:3) Row 2: K1, *K1 below, P1; rep from * to last
alt rows. SLEEVES 2 sts, K1 below, K1.
12 (13:15:17:20:21:23:25:26) sts. Using 6.5mm needles, cast on Last row sets position of rib as given for
Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for next 33 (35:37:39:39:41:41:43:43) sts. Back, but with first and last st of every row
row. worked as a K st.
Work from ** to ** as given for Back. Keeping rib correct, cont as folls:
SHAPE SHOULDER Row 3: Rib to last 4 sts, wrap next st (by
Cast off 4 (4:5:5:6:7:7:8:8) sts at beg of next Cont in rib until Sleeve meas 4cm, ending slipping next st from left needle onto right
and foll alt row and AT THE SAME TIME with RS facing for next row. needle, taking yarn to opposite side of
dec 1 st at neck edge of next row. work between needles and then slipping
Work 1 row. Change to 7mm needles. same st back onto left needle - when
Cast off rem 3 (4:4:6:7:6:8:8:9) sts. Beginning and ending rows as indicated, working back across wrapped sts work the
referring to pattern note, working chart wrapped st and the wrapping loop together
RIGHT FRONT rows 1 and 2 once only and then repeating as one st) and turn.
Using 6.5mm needles, cast on chart rows 3 to 22 throughout, cont in patt Row 4: As row 3.
42 (48:52:56:62:66:70:76:80) sts. from Chart as folls: Rows 5 and 6: Rib to last 8 sts, wrap next st
Inc 1 st at each end of 3rd (next: next: next: and turn.
Row 1 (RS): K3, P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end. next: next: next: next: next) and foll Rows 7 and 8: Rib to last 14 sts, wrap next st
Row 2: K1, *P1, K1 below; rep from * to last 0 (0:2:3:7:9:13:15:19) alt rows, then on every and turn.
3 sts, slip next 3 sts pwise wyif. foll 4th row until there are 55 (59:63:67:71: Rows 9 and 10: Rib to last 20 sts, wrap next
Row 3: Pulling yarn quite tightly across 75:79:83:87) sts, taking inc sts into patt. st and turn.
WS of slipped sts, K3, P1, *K1 below, P1; Row 11: Rib to end.
rep from * to end. Cont straight until Sleeve measures Cast off all sts in rib.
Last 2 rows set the sts – front opening edge 31 (32:32:33:33:33:33:33:33) cm, ending
3 sts worked as an i-cord edging with all with RS facing for next row. FINISHING
other sts in rib as given for Back. Place centre of cast-off edge of sleeve to
Cont as now set until Right Front meas SHAPE TOP shoulder seam. Set in sleeve, easing
4cm, dec 0 (1:0:0:1:0:0:1:0) st at beg of last Keeping patt correct, cast off 3 (4:5:6:7:8: sleevehead into armhole.
row and ending with RS facing for next 9:10:11) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Join side and sleeve seams.
row. 49 (51:53:55:57:59:61:63:65) sts. Weave in ends.

with i-cord
The sleeves are
fronts are edged

cropped, and the
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Farming stories
Andrew and
Laury-Anne have 1
a farm in Fife
PHOTO BY JOY STORY WWW.JOYSTORY.CO.UK
1 Laury-Anne is loving
having her own herd of
Angora goats 2 The
herd is set to expand
this spring with the
arrival of new kids
3 The pair showcased
their yarns at the West
Fife Show 4 Their yarn
range includes a pure
Shetland DK
2
4 Each goat has its
own name and
unique personality Annfield’s mohair
yarn blends 70%
mohair with 30%
Shetland wool
PHOTO BY JOY STORY WWW.JOYSTORY.CO.UK

ANNFIELD FARM
Laury-Anne Boschman and Andrew Johnston are proud
of their Scottish mohair yarn, produced from their own
herd of Angora goats, as Helen Spedding discovers
ON THEIR family farm Do you shear your goats yourselves? work in the evenings, weekends, holidays,
in Fife, just north of “We had someone shearing to begin with, and then all the yarn side of the business
Edinburgh, Laury-Anne and then tried it ourselves when our usual on top of everything else. Our goal is to
Boschman and Andrew shearer wasn’t able to come; we’ve been farm full-time, but in the meantime our
Johnston raise a herd of doing it ourselves ever since. It was work-life balance is definitely a challenge
characterful, adorable definitely a massive learning curve, which - and probably not very balanced! We do
Angora goats, whose fleece started with a YouTube tutorial and a very, say that we’ll actually have a quieter life
is blended with local wool to produce very patient goat - our first time probably when we farm full-time, which seems
a special Scottish mohair yarn range. took nearly an hour to do one goat. crazy considering the hours that can come
We chatted with Laury-Anne and Andrew “We’ve gotten quicker and better now, with a farming life.
to find out what Angora goats are like to but it’s still definitely a work in progress. “The highlights are absolutely the people
farm, and about the sustainable yarns in Laury-Anne is currently the main shearer. we’ve met since we’ve started this yarn
the Annfield Farm range. The goats aren’t shorn on the backside adventure. From all corners of the UK and
like sheep, they’re shorn standing up, much further, we’re definitely creating
How did you come to have a herd of Angora a bit like a dog at the groomer. This makes a network of incredible people around us,
goats at Annfield Farm? it a lot easier physically as we aren’t having and that’s absolutely amazing. We couldn’t
“Laury-Anne went to an agricultural to wrangle them. have dreamed of the response we’ve had to
school in France, and as part of her high “They’re shorn twice a year, usually our yarn and goats, it has been wonderful.”
school degree, she undertook a placement in March (before kidding) and October
on an Angora goat farm. She totally fell in (before breeding); that way, they have Can you tell us about your environmental
love with the animals, and has wanted most fleece in January and February which and sustainability principles?
them ever since. Andrew comes from a tend to be the coldest months in Scotland. “A bit like limiting food miles, we want
farming family, so when we looked at An adult goat can produce up to 5kg of to limit yarn miles. Our goal is to produce
starting our own farming venture, goats fleece a year, so that’s quite a few skeins of a yarn with as low a carbon footprint as
were a fairly easy choice. yarn right there! We sometimes call them possible. We’ve tried to think about every
“We currently have 22 of them, but we’re our yarn makers, and they definitely work step of our process, and we want to make
expecting a number of kids to be born in hard to make lovely yarn.” something that will entirely biodegrade
April and so we should have between 35 if thrown in the bin.
and 40 by then. Our herd is very much Where are your yarns processed, spun “We don’t mix our yarn with any sort of
growing, and 40 is not our end number and dyed? plastic (nylon or acrylic) and never will
in the slightest.” “All our yarn is processed by the Halifax
Spinning Mill in Yorkshire. Paul has been Male Angora goats
What are Angora goats like to farm? absolutely incredible with us, he has have distinctive horns
“They’re the best, although we might be helped us, advised us and guided us with
a bit biased! They all have names and their our fleeces and what to do with them.
own personalities. Unlike dairy goats, they “We do all the yarn dyeing at home.
don’t scale fences to escape, so our fences Laury-Anne is the main dyer because she
have survived - that said, they do seem works exclusively from home, but we
able to find the smallest holes and escape. decide on all the colours together. At the
“They’re all very sociable, and we’ve moment we have 12 colours, including an
trained them to come to us - it saves one of undyed natural, and as our stock grows
us being a ‘sheepdog’ and running around we are looking to add more shades.”
to corral them. Some like cuddles and
scratches, some would rather we stayed What would you say are the highlights and
away from them, and some are definitely challenges of your day-to-day work?
more vocal than others! Overall they’re “Our main challenge is that we both work
a great bunch of fluffy creatures.” full-time outside the farm, then do ‘goaty’

Farming stories
Laury-Anne first worked

with Angora goats as
an agricultural student
1
1 The goats live
3 outside during the
spring and summer,
and come inside during
the colder months
2 Andrew giving a lift
to an unwilling goat!
3 The mohair yarns
are hand-dyed by
Laury-Anne
- it is and always will be 100% wool. All What are your yarn plans for 2023? in Scotland and England for 2023. At the
our sheep fleeces come from farmers near “So far we’ve only offered DK-weight yarn, moment we are confirmed for the North
us (within about 15 miles), apart from one but we’re planning to offer four different East Wool Show in August, but we’ll post
smallholder who is on Mull, but these ranges. The first is our mohair blend: on our social media about any other
fleeces come across as part of their trip to 70% mohair fleece from our own goats festivals we’re going to. Otherwise we sell
mainland Scotland and it’s not a separate mixed with 30% Shetland wool fleece. via social media and we’re working hard
trip just for that. They are all farmers and We will have it in 4ply and DK. It’s mohair to launch our website as soon as possible.”
breeders that we know, and all work with but not as people know it - it’s not brushed,
high animal welfare standards. so it isn’t fluffy, but it’s warm, soft and so What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been
“We use the Yorkshire mill as it’s the comfortable to knit and crochet with, and given by another farmer or yarn producer?
closest mill we could find that could to wear. “That being successful is easy, but staying
accommodate us - we are too big for mini “All the Shetland fleeces that we don’t true to yourself is challenging. And we
mills, and aren’t comfortable using big use for our mohair blend will be available keep that in mind all the time. Yes, we
industrial mills from an ethical point of in 1ply, 4ply and DK weights. We will want to grow and have more goats and sell
view. All our packaging is recyclable or also be blending our Shetland wool more yarn, but we won’t forget our roots,
compostable and we try to get it from with Suffolk and Texel fleeces from our the community that supported us to begin
recycled sources wherever possible. neighbours who are young farmers, to with and where we came from.
“From a farm point of view, we try and produce a commercial yarn in aran and “We think that farming is very much
follow regenerative principles, and we chunky weights. Finally, we have our pure a community thing - none of us exist in
limit the use of chemicals as much as we Dorset yarn, in DK; it is a slightly coarser isolation, and without that community
possibly can, both in the fields and with yarn and works great for colourwork or we wouldn’t be here. So we try to be
the goats. We also have plans to plant trees as more of a utilitarian/weaving yarn.” involved in our local community and to
and hedgerows on the farm to increase give back when we are able to.”
biodiversity. We’re far from perfect, but How can knitters buy your yarns?
we always try to improve.” “We’ve applied to a number of yarn shows - www.annfield-mohair.com

SANDRA NESBITT
Kemptown
Two-colour brioche stitch forms a smart
chevron pattern on this soft scarf
SIZE YARN STOCKISTS
Approx. 168cm (66in) long and 18cm (7in) Debbie Bliss c/o Love Crafts
wide, after blocking www.lovecrafts.com
YARN SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS

Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (Aran weight; sl1yo: The working yarn must always be in
55% Merino wool; 33% acrylic, 12% front before slipping the stitch: Wyif slip 1 st
cashmere; 90m/98yds per 50g ball) pwise, bring yarn around the RH needle
A Navy (004); 3 x 50g balls clockwise ready to work the next st. The
B Lime (502); 3 x 50g balls slipped st/yarnover is considered one stitch.
brk: Brioche knit - knit the stitch that was
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES slipped in the previous row together with its
4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular needles, yarnover.
40cm long brp: Brioche purl - purl the stitch that was
slipped in the previous row together with its
SANDRA NESBITT TENSION yarnover.
Kemptown 19 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over brioche

pattern on 4.5mm needles
For general abbreviations, see p89
BRIOCHE STITCH provides such a STITCH PATTERNS Sl 1, turn.

gorgeously squishy, bouncy fabric, and CHART A - SET-UP ROWS Row 2A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brp)
the technique has been used to great Row 1A: K1, (sl1yo, K1) to end in yarn A, 7 times, (sl1yo, brk) twice, (sl1yo, brp)
effect here by Sandra Nesbitt. Using two slide work to the other end of the needle, 7 times, sl1yo, P1, slide work.
contrasting colours, she has created this ready to work the next row in the same Row 2B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brk, sl1yo)
scarf with a smart chevron pattern. The direction. 8 times, brp, sl1yo, (brk, sl1yo) 7 times,
project uses a two-colour cast-on and Row 1B: Sl 1, (brp, sl1yo) to last 2 sts, brp, brk, Sl 1, turn.
brioche ribbing. It feels wonderfully Sl 1 in yarn B. Turn work. Row 3A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brk)
soft, too, as it has been knitted Debbie Row 2A: Sl 1, (sl1yo, brp) to last 2 sts, sl1yo, 6 times, (sl1yo, brp) 4 times, (sl1yo, brk)
Bliss’s Cashmerino Aran yarn - a blend P1 in yarn A, slide. 6 times, sl1yo, K1, slide work.
of Merino, cashmere and acrylic which Row 2B: Sl 1, (brk, sl1yo) to last 2 sts, brk, Row 3B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brp, sl1yo)
comes in a palette of 34 modern colours. Sl 1 in yarn B. Turn work. 7 times, (brk, sl1yo) 3 times, (brp, sl1yo)
6 times, brp, Sl 1, turn.
CHART B - BRIOCHE RIB 1 Row 4A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brp)
CHART NOTES Row 1A (RS): Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brk) 6 times, (sl1yo, brk) 4 times, (sl1yo, brp)
Chart rows are numbered 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B to last 2 sts, sl1yo, K1, slide work. 6 times, sl1yo, P1, slide work.
etc. Odd rows are worked right to left, Row 1B (RS): Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brp, sl1yo) Row 4B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brk, sl1yo)
and even rows left to right. At the end of to last 2 sts, brp, Sl 1, turn. 7 times, (brp, sl1yo) 3 times, (brk, sl1yo)
an A row you will slide the work to the Row 2A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brp) to 6 times, brk, Sl 1, turn.
other end of the needle so you can work last 2 sts, sl1yo, P1, slide work. Row 5A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brk)
a B row in the same direction. Row 2B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brk, sl1yo) to 5 times, (sl1yo, brp) 6 times, (sl1yo, brk)
last 2 sts, brk, Sl 1, turn. 5 times, sl1yo, K1, slide work.
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES Row 5B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brp, sl1yo)
TWO-COLOUR CAST-ON CHART D - BRIOCHE RIB 2 6 times, (brk, sl1yo) 5 times, (brp, sl1yo)
1. Start by making a slipknot holding both Row 1A (RS): Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brp) 5 times, brp, Sl 1, turn.
colours of yarn held together to make the to last 2 sts, sl1yo, P1, slide work. Row 6A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brp)
first stitch on the needle. Make sure yarn A Row 1B (RS): Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brk, sl1yo) 5 times, (sl1yo, brk) 6 times, (sl1yo, brp)
is to the right. to last 2 sts, brk, Sl 1, turn. 5 times, sl1yo, P1, slide work.
2. Place the tip of the right needle between Row 2A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brk) to Row 6B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brk, sl1yo)
the two loops on the LH needle and cast on last 2 sts, sl1yo, K1, slide work. 6 times, (brp, sl1yo ) 5 times, (brk, sl1yo)
one stitch with yarn B. Row 2B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brp, sl1yo) to 5 times, brk, Sl 1, turn.
3. Place the tip of the right needle between last 2 sts, brp, Sl 1, turn. Row 7A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brk)
the front two stitches on the LH needle and 4 times, (sl1yo, brp) 8 times, (sl1yo, brk)
cast on one stitch with yarn A. CHART C - CHEVRON 1 4 times, sl1yo, K1, slide work.
Repeat steps 2 to 3, alternating the two Row 1A (RS): Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brk) Row 7B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brp, sl1yo)
colours, until the required number of 7 times, (sl1yo, brp) twice, (sl1yo, brk) 7 5 times, (brk, sl1yo) 7 times, (brp, sl1yo)
stitches has been cast on. The slipknot times, sl1yo, K1, slide work. 4 times, brp, Sl 1, turn.
that you started with in yarn B should Row 1B (RS): Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brp, sl1yo) Row 8A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brp)
now be dropped. 8 times, brk, sl1yo, (brp, sl1yo) 7 times, brp, 4 times, (sl1yo, brk) 8 times, (sl1yo, brp)

CHARTS The stitch pattern
Chart A - Set Up is charted and also
written out for you
2b
2a
1b
1a
35 30 25 20 15 10 5
Chart B - Brioche Rib 2

2b
2a
1b
1a
35 30 25 20 15 10 5
Chart C - Chevron 1
16b
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15a
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14a
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Chart D - Brioche Rib 2

2b
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35 30 25 20 15 10 5
Chart E - Chevron 2
16b
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KEY
K on RS; P on WS Brp
P on RS; K on WS Sl1yo
Brk Sl 1 Yarn B row

Kemptown
4 times, sl1yo, P1, slide work. 8 times, brk, sl1yo, (brp, sl1yo) 7 times, brp, 3 times, (brk, sl1yo) 11 times, (brp, sl1yo)
Row 8B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brk, sl1yo) Sl 1, turn. 2 times, brp, Sl 1, turn.
5 times, (brp, sl1yo ) 7 times, (brk, sl1yo) Row 3A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brp) Row 13A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, sl1yo, brp,
4 times, brk, Sl 1, turn. 6 times, (sl1yo, brk) 4 times, (sl1yo, brp) (sl1yo, brk) 14 times, sl1yo, brp, sl1yo, P1,
Row 9A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brk) 6 times, sl1yo, P1, slide work. slide work.
3 times, (sl1yo, brp) 10 times, (sl1yo, brk) Row 3B: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (brk, sl1yo) Row 13B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brk, sl1yo)
3 times, sl1yo, K1, slide work. 7 times, (brp, sl1yo) 3 times, (brk, sl1yo) 2 times, (brp, sl1yo) 13 times, brk, sl1yo,
Row 9B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brp, sl1yo) 6 times, brk, Sl 1, turn. brk, Sl 1, turn.
4 times, (brk, sl1yo) 9 times, (brp, sl1yo) Row 4A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brk) Row 14A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, sl1yo, brk,
3 times, brp, Sl 1, turn. 6 times, (sl1yo, brp) 4 times, (sl1yo, brk) (sl1yo, brp) 14 times, sl1yo, brk, sl1yo, K1,
Row 10A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brp) 6 times, sl1yo, K1, slide work. slide work.
3 times, (sl1yo, brk) 10 times, (sl1yo, brp) Row 4B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brp, sl1yo) Row 14B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brp, sl1yo)
3 times, sl1yo, P1, slide work. 7 times, (brk, sl1yo) 3 times, (brp, sl1yo) 2 times, (brk, sl1yo) 13 times, brp, sl1yo,
Row 10B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brk, sl1yo) 6 times, brp, Sl 1, turn. brp, Sl 1, turn.
4 times, (brp, sl1yo ) 9 times, (brk, sl1yo) Row 5A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brp) Row 15A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brk)
3 times, brk, Sl 1, turn. 5 times, (sl1yo, brk) 6 times, (sl1yo, brp) 16 times, sl1yo, P1, slide work.
Row 11A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brk) 5 times, sl1yo, P1, slide work. Row 15B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, brk, sl1yo,
2 times, (sl1yo, brp) 12 times, (sl1yo, brk) Row 5B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brk, sl1yo) (brp, sl1yo) 15 times, brk, Sl 1, turn.
2 times, sl1yo, K1, slide work. 6 times, (brp, sl1yo) 5 times, (brk, sl1yo) Row 16A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brp)
Row 11B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brp, sl1yo) 5 times, brk, Sl 1, turn. 16 times, sl1yo, P1, slide work.
3 times, (brk, sl1yo) 11 times, (brp, sl1yo) Row 6A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brk) Row 16B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, brp, sl1yo,
2 times, brp, Sl 1, turn. 5 times, (sl1yo, brp) 6 times, (sl1yo, brk) (brk, sl1yo) 15 times, brp, Sl 1, turn.
Row 12A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brp) 5 times, sl1yo, K1, slide work.
2 times, (sl1yo, brk) 12 times, (sl1yo, brp) Row 6B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brp, sl1yo) SCARF
2 times, sl1yo, P1, slide work. 6 times, (brk, sl1yo) 5 times, (brp, sl1yo) Using 4.5mm circular needles and the
Row 12B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brk, sl1yo) 5 times, brp, Sl 1, turn. two-colour cast-on method (see Special
3 times, (brp, sl1yo ) 11 times, (brk, sl1yo) Row 7A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brp) Techniques), cast on 35 sts using both yarn
2 times, brk, Sl 1, turn. 4 times, (sl1yo, brk) 8 times, (sl1yo, brp) A and yarn B, making sure the first stitch
Row 13A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, sl1yo, brk, 4 times, sl1yo, P1, slide work. and the last stitch are in yarn A.
(sl1yo, brp) 14 times, sl1yo, brk, sl1yo, K1, Row 7B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brk, sl1yo)
slide work. 5 times, (brp, sl1yo) 7 times, (brk, sl1yo) SET-UP
Row 13B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brp, sl1yo) 2 4 times, brk, Sl 1, turn. Work rows 1A-2B from Chart A or the
times, (brk, sl1yo) 13 times, brp, sl1yo, brp, Row 8A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brk) written instructions once.
Sl 1, turn. 4 times, (sl1yo, brp) 8 times, (sl1yo, brk)
Row 14A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, sl1yo, brp, 4 times, sl1yo, K1, slide work. START PATTERN
(sl1yo, brk) 14 times, sl1yo, brp, sl1yo, P1, Row 8B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brp, sl1yo) **Work rows 1A-2B from Chart B or the
slide work. 5 times, (brk, sl1yo) 7 times, (brp, sl1yo) written instructions twice.
Row 14B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brk, sl1yo) 4 times, brp, Sl 1, turn.
2 times, (brp, sl1yo) 13 times, brk, sl1yo, Row 9A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brp) Work rows 1A-16B from Chart C or the
brk, Sl 1, turn. 3 times, (sl1yo, brk) 10 times, (sl1yo, brp) written instructions once.
Row 15A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brp) 3 times, sl1yo, P1, slide work.
16 times, sl1yo, K1, slide work. Row 9B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brk, sl1yo) Work rows 1A-2B from Chart D or the
Row 15B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, brp, sl1yo, 4 times, (brp, sl1yo) 9 times, (brk, sl1yo) written instructions twice.
(brk, sl1yo) 15 times, brp, Sl 1, turn. 3 times, brk, Sl 1, turn.
Row 16A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brk) Row 10A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brk) Work rows 1A-16B Chart E or the written
16 times, sl1yo, P1, slide work. 3 times, (sl1yo, brp) 10 times, (sl1yo, brk) instructions once.**
Row 16B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, brk, sl1yo, 3 times, sl1yo, K1, slide work.
(brp, sl1yo) 15 times, brk, Sl 1, turn. Row 10B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brp, sl1yo) Repeat from ** to ** a further 6 times.
4 times, (brk, sl1yo) 9 times, (brp, sl1yo)
CHART E - CHEVRON 2 3 times, brp, Sl 1, turn. Work rows 1A-2B from Chart B or the
Row 1A (RS): Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brp) Row 11A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brp) written instructions twice.
7 times, (sl1yo, brk) twice, (sl1yo, brp) 2 times, (sl1yo, brk) 12 times, (sl1yo, brp)
7 times, sl1yo, P1, slide work. 2 times, sl1yo, P1, slide work. Cast off using both yarn A and yarn B,
Row 1B (RS): Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brk, sl1yo) Row 11B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brk, sl1yo) work the brk sts in yarn A and the purl sts
8 times, brp, sl1yo, (brk, sl1yo) 7 times, brk, 3 times, (brp, sl1yo) 11 times, (brk, sl1yo) in yarn B.
Sl 1, turn. 2 times, brk, Sl 1, turn.
Row 2A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brk) Row 12A: Using yarn A, Sl 1, (sl1yo, brk) FINISHING
7 times, (sl1yo, brp) twice, (sl1yo, brk) 2 times, (sl1yo, brp) 12 times, (sl1yo, brk) Weave in the ends and block gently to
7 times, sl1yo, K1, slide. 2 times, sl1yo, K1, slide work. measurements, following any yarn care
Row 2B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brp, sl1yo) Row 12B: Using yarn B, Sl 1, (brp, sl1yo) instructions on the ball band.

LANA GROSSA
Frieda
This loose, lace-patterned top in a linen-blend
yarn will be perfect for summery days
SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting
1 2 3
needles
TO FIT
BUST 81-91 97-107 112-122 cm 1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting
32-36 38-42 44-48 in needles
132 140 148 cm

ACTUAL
BUST
TENSION
52 55¼ 58¼ in 21 sts and 29 rows to 10cm over st st
62 63 64 cm and lace patt on 5mm needles
ACTUAL
LENGTH
24½ 24¾ 25¼ in
YARN STOCKISTS
Lana Grossa
YARN www.lana-grossa.de
Lana Grossa Linarte (DK weight; 40% viscose, King Cole 01756 703670
30% cotton, 20% linen, 10% polyamide; www.kingcole.com
125m/136yds per 50g ball)
PINK For general abbreviations, see p89
(303) 9 10 11 x50g BALLS
LANA GROSSA Alternative yarn suggestion:
Frieda King Cole Linendale (DK weight; 57% cotton, 30%

viscose, 13% linen; 120m/131yds per 50g ball)
THIS TOP is made in a deliciously soft Rows 4 and 5: As rows 2 and 3. Next row: P1, Sl 1 pwise wyif, K1,
blend of cotton, linen and viscose from Row 6: K2, P1tbl, P1tbl, *yo, P4, skpo, K2, P122 (130:138), K1, Sl 1 pwise wyif, P1.
German brand Lana Grossa - this yarn P1tbl, P1tbl; rep from * to end.
can be hard to source in the UK, so we Row 7: *P2, K1tbl, K1tbl, P2, skpo, K4, yo; Cont in patt as set by last 2 rows and cont
suggest King Cole’s new Linendale as an rep from * to last 6 sts, P2, K1tbl, K1tbl, P2. side shaping as foll:
alternative. The top is designed to have Rows 8 and 9: As rows 6 and 7. Next row (RS inc): Patt 4 as set, M1R, patt as
a loose fit; the front is decorated with Repeat rows 2 to 9 for Lace Pattern. set to last 4 sts, M1L, patt 4 as set.
lace, while ribbing is worked around the
yoke. The back piece is longer than the BACK Work 3 rows straight.
front, with split lower side seams. Using 4mm needles, cast on 116 (124:132) sts. Rep RS inc row. 2 sts inc’d.
Beg and end with a WS row, work in Rib Rep last 4 rows another 3 times.
Pattern until piece meas 8cm from cast-on
STITCH PATTERNS edge, ending after a WS row. Work 5 rows straight.
RIB PATTERN Rep RS inc row. 2 sts inc’d.
(multiple of 4 sts + 4 selvedge sts) Change to 5mm needles. Rep last 6 rows twice more.
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 pwise wyib, K1, P1, *K1tbl, Row 1 (RS): Rib 7 as set, K102 (110:118), rib 7 144 (152:160) sts.
K1tbl, P2; rep from * to last 5 sts, K1tbl, as set.
K1tbl, P1, K1, Sl 1 pwise wyib. Row 2: Rib 7 as set, P102 (110:118), rib 7 as Work even until piece meas 31cm from
Row 2 (WS): P1, Sl 1 pwise wyif, K1, *P1tbl, set. cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.
P1tbl, K2; rep from * to last 5 sts, P1tbl,
P1tbl, K1, Sl 1 pwise wyif, P1. Cont in patt as set by last 2 rows and shape SHAPE UNDERARM
Repeat rows 1 and 2 for Rib Pattern. sides as foll: Next row (RS): Sl 1 pwise wyib, K1, P1,
Next row (RS inc): Rib 7 as set, K1, M1R, K1, M1R, K to last 4 sts, M1L, K1, P1, K1,
LACE PATTERN patt to last 8 sts, M1L, K1, rib 7 as set. Sl 1 pwise wyib.
(multiple of 12 sts + 6) 2 sts inc’d. Next row: P1, Sl 1 pwise wyif, K1, P1,
Note: work according to chart. Numbers M1, K1, P to last 5 sts, K1, M1, P1, K1,
at right edge of chart indicate RS rows; on Work 5 rows straight. Sl 1 pwise wyif, P1.
WS rows, work sts as they appear or work Rep RS inc row. 2 sts inc’d. Next row: Sl 1 pwise wyib, K1, P1, K1, M1,
according to chart key - and purl all yos. Rep last 2 rows another 4 times. P2, K to last 6 sts, P2, M1, K1, P1, K1,
Sl 1 pwise wyib.
Row 1 (RS): *(P2, K1tbl, K1tbl) 3 times; rep Work 1 WS row straight. Next row: P1, Sl 1 pwise wyif, K1, P1, M1,
from * to last 6 sts, P2, K1tbl, K1tbl, P2. Top of side vents has been reached. Place P1, K2, P to last 7 sts, K2, P1, M1, P1, K1,
Row 2: K2, P1tbl, P1tbl, *K2tog, P4, yo, K2, a fixed marker at beg and end of row here Sl 1 pwise wyif, P1.
P1tbl, P1tbl; rep from * to end. if preferred. Next row: Sl 1 pwise wyib, K1, P1, K1, M1,
Row 3: *P2, K1tbl, K1tbl, P2, yo, K4, K2tog; Next row (RS): Sl 1 pwise wyib, K1, P1, K2, P2, K to last 8 sts, P2, K2, M1, K1, P1, K1,
rep from * to last 6 sts, P2, K1tbl, K1tbl, P2. K122 (130:138), P1, K1, Sl 1 pwise wyib. Sl 1 pwise wyib.

Frieda
BLOCKING DIAGRAM
66 (70:74) cm
62 (63:64) cm
CHART KEY
9
8
K on RS; P on WS
7
6
5
P on RS; K on WS
4
3 K1tbl on RS; P1tbl on WS
2
1
K2tog
15 10 5
Skpo
Yo The top has split side

seams and deep ribs
Repeat at the top and bottom
Next row: P1, Sl 1 pwise wyif, K1, K1, P1, Size 1 only first 6 sts of Lace Pattern, rep Lace Pattern
M1, K1, P2, K2, P to last 9 sts, K2, P2, K1, M1, Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then 5 sts 5 times, P18 (22:26), rib 7 as set.
P1, K1, Sl 1 pwise wyif, P1. at beg of next 16 rows.
Next row: Sl 1 pwise wyib, K1, P1, K1, M1, Cont in patt as set by last 2 rows and
P2, K2, P2, K to last 10 sts, P2, K2, P2, M1, Size 2 only complete all shaping as given for Back.
K1, P1, K1, Sl 1 pwise wyib. Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 14 rows, then 6 sts
Next row: P1, Sl 1 pwise wyif, K1, K1, P1, at beg of next 4 rows. FINISHING
M1, K2, P2, K2, P to last 10 sts, K2, P2, K2, Block pieces gently to measurements,
M1, P1, K1, Sl 1 pwise wyif, P1. Size 3 only following any yarn care instructions on the
160 (168:176) sts. Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 6 rows, then 6 sts ball band.
at beg of next 12 rows.
Next row: Sl 1 pwise wyib, K1, P1, (K1tbl, Join shoulder seams.
K1tbl, P2) twice, K to last 11 sts, (P2, K1tbl, All sizes Join side seams, leaving bottom 18cm open.
K1tbl) twice, P1, K1, Sl 1 pwise wyib. Cast off rem 64 sts in patt. Sew all seams 1 st in from edge.
Cont in patt as set by last row, keeping patt
correct, for a total of 11cm, ending after a FRONT
WS row. Work same as Back until piece meas 8cm This pattern was
from cast-on edge. designed by Lana
Work rib patt across all sts until piece meas Grossa for Burda
21 (22:23) cm from end of underarm Change to 5mm needles. Knitting. For more
shaping, ending after a WS row. pattern inspiration
Next row (RS): Rib 7 as set, K18 (22:26), from Burda and Lana
SHAPE SHOULDERS rep Lace Pattern 5 times, work last 6 sts of Grossa, visit www.instagram.com/
Cast off 4 (5:5) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Lace Pattern, K18 (22:26), rib 7 as set. burdaknittingmag
152 (158:166) sts. Next row: Rib 7 as set, P18 (22:26), work

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SOCK
ADVENTURES
Whether you’re a sock novice or an
old hand, let Helen Spedding inspire you
with her pick of the best books, yarns,
and resources for sock knitters
FOR MANY of us, a knitted and toe-up; lace, cable and colourwork
FAR LEFT, TOP TO BOTTOM: ‘TAVIA’ BY RACHEL COOPEY; ‘MARY DELANY’ BY KATE DAVIES;
sock is the perfect project – designs; and tried a few different heel and
small, portable, inexpensive toe types. But there are so many other ways
to make, with interesting of making socks which I haven’t tried yet,
techniques to try, and endless such as two-at-a-time - and I find that
stitch pattern options to enjoy. particularly exciting, because I love
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I was something of a latecomer to the learning new skills and exploring regional
‘WOODRUFF’ BY CAROLINE BIRKETT; ‘HIVE’ BY WINWICK MUM
world of handmade socks, but being styles and traditions. At the moment, for
surrounded by the hugely enthusiastic example, I’ve got a sock on my needles
sock knitters here at The Knitter it was which uses a Balbriggan heel, a relatively
inevitable that I would get bitten by the obscure construction technique which
bug. Today, a sock project is my go-to if I came across in my mother’s copy of
I’m travelling, if I need a break from a large Modern Knitting Illustrated from 1945.
sweater project, or during those times To help encourage new sock knitters
when I feel like I’ve lost my knitting mojo, and to inspire readers who love a sock
and need something small and soothing adventure, I’ve put together my own list
that I can focus on and finish quickly. of my favourite sock designers and yarns,
I’m very much in the middle of my sock and the resources that I’ve personally
knitting journey – I’ve made top-down found helpful along the way.

Sock knitting
ONLINE
RESOURCES
Looking to take your first steps into
sock knitting, and not sure where to
start? As well as checking out your
local yarn shop to see if they offer
sock classes, you should take a look
online, as a host of designers have
made resources available for novice
knitters. A first port of call should be
Winwick Mum, aka Christine Perry,
who has made it her mission to get
people making socks, and offers an
excellent range of tutorials and free
patterns. www.winwickmum.co.uk
ESSENTIAL BOOKS The Fibre Co. aims to support new
sock knitters with its ‘One Sock’
The book which has helped me gain sock suggests which sock options would be programme. Kate Atherley designed
knitting expertise and confidence is The most appropriate. She then explains how the ‘One Sock’ pattern, a classic
Sock Knitter’s Handbook by Charlene to work each method, through detailed ‘vanilla’ sock suitable for beginners
Schurch and Beth Parrott (Martingale & photography and simple maths to help us and sized to fit babies all the way up
Co., 2013). This spiral-bound hardback calculate stitch counts. to adults. Buy the pattern or the One
book is the ideal knitter’s companion, and There is a vast and exciting range of sock Sock knitting kit and you’ll receive a
enabled me to understand the architecture pattern books out there offering all kinds guidebook to help you every step of
of a sock, and the essential techniques of styles, from modern colourwork to the way. You can find video sock
involved. Comprehensive walk-through regional traditions, and I enjoy reading knitting tutorials from Kate on
guides explain a huge range of options for them as part of my job as The Knitter’s The Fibre Co.’s YouTube channel –
your cast-ons, cast-offs, cuffs, toes and book reviewer. If I had to pick my all-time search ‘Sock’ to see them all.
heels. There’s a section of top tips on favourite, though, it would be Folk Socks www.youtube.com/@TheFibreCo
troubleshooting, customising the fit of by Nancy Bush (Interweave, 2011). I love We have a free pattern for simple
your sock, calculating pattern repeats for learning about knitting history and toe-up socks on our website,
different sock sizes, and a handy stitch heritage styles, and this book has an Gathered, which was designed by
dictionary. I can highly recommend it! in-depth exploration of the history of sock Clare Devine, and is a nice way to try
Lynne Rowe’s The Sock Knitting Bible knitting, along with 18 stunning patterns something new if you’ve only knitted
(David & Charles, 2021) is an excellent book showcasing Northern European traditions. top-down. www.gathered.how/
for sock novices. This well written guide I’m a big fan of the Scandinavian sock knitting-and-crochet/knitting/
has everything you need to start making pattern books published by Trafalgar toe-up-sock-knitting-pattern/
socks, covering all the essential techniques Square Books, such as Maja Karlsson’s Another simple pattern to try
and providing three fundamental sock Swedish collections, and Nina Granlund if you’re a newbie is ‘Rye’ from
‘recipes’ to try. For more experienced sock Sæther’s Norwegian-inspired designs the TinCanKnits team. The pattern
knitters looking to adapt patterns for a (find one of her patterns in this month’s is free to download, and is
better, more personalised fit, Lara Neel’s supplement!). Young Finnish designer accompanied by an online tutorial
Sock Architecture (Cooperative Press, Lumi Karmitsa always blows me away taking you through every step –
2014) is well worth a look. It has an with her imaginative, quirky colourwork I’ve made loads of ‘Ryes’ for both
emphasis on creating socks that will fit the patterns, which feature in her book series adults and children. https://blog.
wearer perfectly. Starting Wild Mittens & Unruly tincanknits.com/2013/10/03/socks/
with a careful analysis of Socks – my most recent If you’ve knitted a fair few socks
the wearer’s foot shape, finished project is her already and fancy developing your
including toe shaping, heel ‘Kittycats’ pattern. And own unique pattern, check out Rhian
width and arch height, Lara I have to give a shout-out Drinkwater’s ‘Introduction to Sock
to Rachel Coopey, whose Design’ masterclass, which featured
Coopknits sock collections in The Knitter issue 176 – you can buy
(www.coopknits.co.uk) were a PDF copy from www.gathered.
what made me aspire to knit how/digital-issues/
socks in the first place.
Lastly, if you class yourself
as a sock knitting fanatic and
want LOTS of inspiration,
look no further than Laine
Publishing’s 52 Weeks of Socks
– the second volume has just been
released, and it’s jam-packed with
patterns using cables, lace, stripes,
colourwork, ruffles and beads.

Sock knitting
Neko’s Bamboo
Flex needles are
designed for socks
S O C K YA R N S NEEDLES
Head to any yarn shop, online store or superfine British alpaca with nylon. John Which needles you use for your socks
wool show and you’ll find an abundance of Arbon’s Exmoor Sock is an interesting mix is completely down to personal
4ply sock yarns in all the colours of the of British wool breeds with nylon, and the preference. For me, I like to use long
rainbow, along with self-striping, printed, colour palette will put a smile on your face. double-pointed needles – either
tweedy, variegated and elegant hand-dyed For knitters looking to minimise the my trusty old steel set, which I’ve
options. Popular big brands include Opal, use of nylon or synthetic fibres in their had for donkey’s years, or smooth,
Regia and Paintbox Yarns, and they projects, The Fibre Co.’s Amble yarn is a lightweight bamboo such as Clover’s
specialise in the ‘classic’ sock yarn option, great choice. It has been designed to be a Takumi range. I’ve also tried Neko’s
a 75% superwash wool/25% nylon mix more environmentally friendly washable Bamboo Flex needles, which are
which combines softness with durability. sock yarn, as it uses Merino wool and short DPNs with a flexible plastic
For cosier socks, Scheepjes’ 7 Veljestä is alpaca that have been treated using the centre section, designed so that you
a good choice, and has been a favourite Easy-wash process, which avoids the knit in the round with just three
with Finnish knitters for 50 years. hazardous chemicals that are often used curved DPNs, rather than the usual
I do use self-striping yarns from time to in producing superwash wool. It also four or five straight DPNs (www.
time, but I tend to prefer solid colours, and incorporates recycled nylon. nekoknit.com; available in the UK
I love the choice of shades offered by West The growth of nylon-free options in from www.beautifulknitters.co.uk).
Yorkshire Spinners in its Signature 4ply recent years has been particularly exciting. Many sock knitters like to use long
range – I always know I’ll find the perfect Among the ranges I have tried are circular needles and the Magic Loop
colour for any recipient there. Whistlebare Cuthbert’s Sock, a high-twist method, or special short circulars;
Here at The Knitter we’re blend of 80% mohair and 20% Michelle Gregory’s Knit School
passionate about promoting Wensleydale wool; and Onion Nettle channel on YouTube offers lots of
British yarns, and our favourite Sock, which combines 70% wool advice on both these methods.
sock options include the with 30% nettle fibre. Garthenor’s
wonderfully soft Sock Yarn new Snowdonia Sock is
from UK Alpaca, which blends a high-twist blend of Romney and
Hebridean wool, and Blacker Yarns
has recently spun a limited-edition
blend of bamboo, BFL and Romney GET KNITTING!
wool. Although BAM-boozle quickly
sold out, the team is promising We hope you’ve been inspired to
another batch of this interesting start a sock adventure of your own
sock yarn later this summer. and cast on a treat for your feet!
If you’re thinking of using a We’ll be bringing you brand-new
nylon-free yarn, it’s recommended sock designs every month, and
to use something with a high twist previous patterns from our designers
for added durability, and look for can be found in The Knitter archives
blends that contain some mohair, silk, – if you see something you like after
bamboo or Tencel. Keep your tension browsing our issues on Ravelry,
slightly tighter than normal, and choose a you can buy a digital back issue on
heel pattern that provides extra strength, www.gathered.how/digital-issues.
such as a slip stitch or Eye of Partridge heel Happy knitting!
Beautiful British sock yarns include John Arbon’s – see our Masterclass in Issue 178 for tips
Exmoor Sock, and Whistlebare’s Cuthbert’s Sock on heel reinforcement.

MARY HENDERSON
Cairnkinna
Use up 4ply yarns from your
stash to make this beautiful Fair Isle
tam and beanie design
SIZE TENSION
Tam 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over the
Actual head circumference: 52cm (20½in) Fair Isle pattern using 3mm needles
Beanie
Actual head circumference: 52cm (20½in) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
Set of 2.75mm double-pointed needles (DPNs)
YARN or 40cm circular needles, for Beanie and Tam
4ply yarn from your stash Set of 3mm DPNs, or 60cm circular needles
The Tam and Beanie are made using four for Tam, or 40cm circular needles for Beanie
(or five) shades of Jamieson & Smith 2ply Stitch marker
Jumper Weight (4ply weight; 100% wool; Tapestry needle
115m per 25g ball), but they will look great 25cm dinner plate for blocking, for Tam
in any 4ply yarn!
A Shade FC55; 1 x 25g ball SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
B Shade FC12; 1 x 25g ball M1: Make 1 stitch by lifting strand between
C Shade FC38; 1 x 25g ball needles from back to front, knit lifted loop
MARY HENDERSON D Shade 66; 1 x 25g ball through back of loop.
Cairnkinna E Shade 142; 1 x 25g ball S2kpo: Slip 2 sts together knitwise, K1, pass
slipped sts over.
THESE TWO hat patterns have been TAM SAME TIME increasing evenly across the
designed by Mary Henderson to enable Using 2.75mm needles, yarn A and the round: (K4, M1) to end. 180 sts.
knitters to use up scraps of 4ply-weight long-tail method, cast on 144 sts. Cont Chart B, working rnds 2-35.
yarn from their stash - Mary’s own Pm and join to work in the rnd, taking care
samples have been knitted in her not to twist sts. CROWN DECREASES
favourite yarn, Jamieson & Smith’s 2ply Cont working Chart B, beg on Rnd 2 as folls:
Jumper Weight. Both the fitted beanie Work rnds 1-10 of Tam Chart A for Rnd 2: *K3, K2tog; rep from * to end.
and the looser, beret-style tam use the corrugated rib brim. 144 sts.
same Fair Isle pattern, but the beanie Work rnds 3–7 of Chart B.
is worked in four shades while the tam Change to 3mm needles. Rnd 8: *K2, K2tog; rep from * to end.
design uses five colours. Begin working Tam Chart B: 108 sts.
Inc rnd: Work Rnd 1 of Chart B, AT THE Work rnds 9–17 of Chart B.
Rnd 18: *K1, K2tog; rep from * to end.
The tam is knitted in 72 sts.
five shades of 4ply Work rnds 19–23 of Chart B.
Shetland wool Rnd 24: *K2tog; rep from * to end.
36 sts.
Work rnd 25 of Chart B.
Change to yarn A.
Next rnd: Knit.
Next rnd: *K1 in yarn D, K1 in yarn A;
rep from * to end.
Change to yarn A.
Next rnd: Knit.
Next rnd: *S2kpo; rep from * to end.
12 sts.
Next rnd: *K2tog; rep from * to end.
6 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving an 8cm tail. Draw yarn
tail through remaining sts and pull tight.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Soak in wool wash for
20 minutes, following any yarn care
instructions on the ball band, then roll in a
towel to squeeze out moisture. Block over a
25cm dinner plate to create the tam shape.
CHARTS
Tam
Chart A Tam Chart B
10 35
9 34
8 33
7 32
6 31
5 30
4 29
3 28
2 27
1 26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
10 5
Beanie
Chart A Beanie Chart B
9 36
8 35
7 34
6 33
5 32
4 31
3 30
2 29
Mary has designed 1 28
her tam and beanie 27
26
using yarn leftovers 25
24
Beanie 23
Chart C 22
21
20 20
BEANIE Rnd 6: *K7, s2kpo, K8; rep from * to end.

19
18
17
19
18
17
Using 2.75mm needles, yarn A and the 96 sts. 16 16
15 15
long-tail method, cast on 144 sts. Rnd 8: *K6, s2kpo, K7; rep from * to end. 14 14
13 13
Pm and join to work in the round, taking 84 sts. 12 12
11 11
care not to twist sts. Rnd 10: *K5, s2kpo, K6; rep from * to end. 10 10
9 9
72 sts. 8 8
Work rounds 1-9 of Beanie Chart A for Rnd 12: *K4, s2kpo, K5; rep from * to end. 7 7
6 6
corrugated rib brim. 60 sts. 5 5
4 4
Rnd 14: *K3, s2kpo, K4; rep from * to end. 3
2
3
2
Change to 3mm needles. 48 sts. 1 1
Work Rnds 1–35 of Beanie Chart B. Rnd 16: *K2, s2kpo, K3; rep from * to end. 10 5
36 sts.
CROWN DECREASES Rnd 18: *K1, s2kpo, K2; rep from * to end. KEY
Rnd 36 (Dec): Work rnd 36 of Chart B, 24 sts. Yarn A
AT THE SAME TIME, dec as foll: *K10, Rnd 19: *S2kpo, K1; rep from * to end.
s2kpo, K11; rep from * to end. 132 sts. 12 sts. Yarn B
Rnd 20: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 6 sts. Yarn C
Begin working Beanie Chart C and cont Cut yarn, leaving an 8cm yarn tail. Draw
Yarn D
decreasing for crown as foll: yarn tail through rem sts and pull tight.
Rnd 1 and all odd-numbered rnds: Work Yarn E
Chart C as set with no decs. FINISHING
Purl
Rnd 2: *K9, s2kpo, K10; rep from * to end. Weave in ends. Turn hat inside out. Cover
120 sts. with a tea towel and steam lightly with an
The beanie version
Rnd 4: *K8, s2kpo, K9; rep from * to end. iron, following any yarn care instructions has a neater fit
108 sts. on the ball band. v

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BERGÈRE DE FRANCE
Petit Marin
Get ready for days on the beach with this little sweater
covered with colourwork boats and stripes
SIZE NEEDLES &
6 mths 12 mths 18 mths 2 yrs 3 yrs ACCESSORIES
TO FIT
1 pair 2.5mm (UK 12-13/
CHEST 43 45½ 48 53 56 cm
US 1-2) knitting needles
17 18 19 21 22 in 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3)
50 54 58 60 64 cm knitting needles
ACTUAL
CHEST Stitch holders
19¾ 21¼ 22¾ 23½ 25¼ in
3 press fasteners
ACTUAL 29 32 34 36 38 cm
LENGTH
11½ 12½ 13¼ 14 15 in TENSION
SLEEVE 13 16 18 20 22 cm
SEAM
over st st on 3mm needles
5 6¼ 7 8 8¾ in
YARN STOCKISTS
YARN Bergère de France
Bergère de France Calinou (4ply weight; 25% wool, 75% www.bergeredefrance.co.uk
acrylic; 185m/202yds per 50g ball)
For general abbreviations,
A CHANVRE x50g
(10027) 2 2 3 3 3 BALLS see p89
B LAIT x50g
BERGÈRE DE FRANCE (10028) 1 1 1 1 1 BALLS
Petit Marin C SAFRAN

(10037) 1 1 1 1 1 x50g
BALLS
JAUNTY LITTLE boats, stripes and work row 1 of chart, ending on stitch PLACE CHART C
simple stranded colourwork decorate 6 (1:3:5:7) of chart. Row 1 (RS): Beg on stitch 5 (4:2:8:6) of Chart
this raglan jumper for children aged six Row 2: Beg on stitch 6 (1:3:5:7) of Chart A, C and ending on stitch 3 (4:6:8:2), work row
months to three years, designed by the work row 2 of chart across the row, ending 1 of chart across the row, AT THE SAME
Bergère de France design team. Use the on stitch 2 (7:5:3:1) of chart. TIME continuing to dec at raglan edge as set.
intarsia technique for the boat motifs, Rep last 2 rows working through rows 3-10 2 sts dec’d.
twisting the yarns together at the back of Chart A. Row 2: Beg on stitch 2 (3:5:7:1) of Chart C
of the work when changing colour. and ending on stitch 6 (5:3:1:7), work row 2
PLACE CHART B of chart across the row.
Row 1: Using yarn A, K10 (13:9:11:13); Last 2 rows set placement for Chart C.**
STITCH PATTERNS work row 1 of Chart B, repeating the
STRIPED ST ST 13-st rep 4 (4:5:5:5) times; using yarn A, Work through rows 3-4 (6:8:8:8) of Chart C
Working in stocking stitch: K7 (10:5:7:9). AT THE SAME TIME continuing to dec
Rows 1-4: Yarn A. Row 2: Using yarn A, P7 (10:5:7:9); work at raglan edge every RS row another
Rows 5-6: Yarn C. row 2 of Chart B, repeating the 13-st rep 1 (2:3:3:3) times.
These 6 rows form the pattern and are 4 (4:5:5:5) times; using yarn A, P10 (13:9: 51 (51:53:57:61) sts.
repeated. 11:13).
Last 2 rows set placement of Chart B with Sizes 6 mths and 12 mths only
BACK yarn A st st on either side. Follow instructions below for neck
Using 2.5mm needles and yarn A, cast on Cont in patt as set until Row 6 of Chart B is opening, AT THE SAME TIME working
69 (75:79:83:87) sts. complete. row 5 (7:-:-:-) of Chart C.
Row 1: K1, (P1, K1) to end.
Row 2: P1, (K1, P1) to end. SHAPE RAGLAN RIGHT SHOULDER AND NECK
Last 2 rows set 1x1 Rib. Continuing to work Chart B as set, shape Next row (RS): K2, K2tog, patt 20 (20:-:-:-)
Work 10 more rows in 1x1 Rib. raglan as folls: and turn, leaving rem sts on a holder.
Cast off 3 (5:5:5:5) sts at beg of the next 2 23 (23:-:-:-) sts.
Change to 3mm needles. rows.
Begin Striped St St as folls: 63 (65:69:73:77) sts. Working each side separately, work
Work 0 (0:0:2:2) rows in yarn A and 3 (1:-:-:-) more rows of Chart C, continuing
0 (2:0:2:2) rows in yarn C. Dec row (RS): K2, K2tog, patt to last 4 sts, to dec at raglan edge on 1 (0:-:-:-) foll RS row.
Work Striped St St patt 5 (6:7:7:8) times. skpo, K2. 2 sts dec’d. 22 (23:-:-:-) sts.
Work 1 WS row.
PLACE CHART A Rep last 2 rows another 3 times. ***Work 2 rows yarn C, then work Striped
Row 1: Beg on stitch 2 (7:5:3:1) of Chart A, 55 (57:61:65:69) sts. St St patt twice, AT THE SAME TIME

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BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHART

Chart A Chart B Chart C
10 16 8
9 15 7
8 14 6
7 13 5
6 12 4
29 (32:34:36:38) cm
5 11 3
4 10 2
3 9 1
25 (27:29:30:32) cm 13 (16:18 2 8
:20:22) 1 7 5
cm 6
5 5
4
KEY 2
3
1
Yarn A
10 5
Yarn B
Yarn C
continuing to dec at raglan edge as set. 3 centre sts, patt to last 4 sts, skpo, K2. Cont to work raglan decs as set until 9 sts
15 (16:-:-:-) sts. - (-:24:25:26) sts. rem, ending after a RS row.
Cast off 3 sts at beg of next WS row and 2 sts
Cont in yarn A only, working raglan decs as Cont to work raglan decs as set until at beg of foll WS row.
set on RS rows until 11 (11:-:-:-) sts remain, - (-:12:13:14) sts rem, continuing in yarn A Work 1 RS row.
ending after a WS row. Cast off. only once 3 stripes of yarn C are complete, Cast off rem 4 sts.
ending after a RS row.
LEFT SHOULDER AND NECK Cast off. LEFT SLEEVE
With RS facing, rejoin yarn and cast off Using 2.5mm needles and A, cast on
3 centre sts, patt to last 4 sts, skpo, K2. FRONT 45 (47:47:49:51) sts.
23 (23:-:-:-) sts. Work as for Back to **. Work 12 rows in 1x1 Rib as for Back.
53 (55:59:63:67) sts.
Work 3 (1:-:-:-) more rows of Chart C, Change to 3mm needles.
continuing to dec at raglan edge on the CONTINUE CHART C Work 2 (0:0:0:0) rows in yarn A and then
1 (0:-:-:-) foll RS row. Work through rows 3-8 of Chart C, 2 (0:2:2:2) rows in yarn C.
22 (23:-:-:-) sts. continuing to work raglan decs on every
RS row as set. Work in Striped St St for 8 (10:8:8:8) rows.
Work as for other side from ***. 47 (49:53:57:61) sts.
Cast off. Cont in patt, begin sleeve incs as folls:
STRIPE SEQUENCE Next row (RS inc): K2, M1, patt to last 2 sts,
Sizes 2 yrs and 3 yrs only Work 2 rows in yarn C, then work Striped M1, K2. 2 sts inc’d.
Work - (-:-:2:2) rows in yarn C, then work St St patt twice, then change to yarn A only
- (-:-:0:2) rows in yarn A, AT THE SAME AT THE SAME TIME continuing to work Patt 5 rows.
TIME continuing to work raglan decs as set. raglan decs on next 6 (7:8:9:10) RS rows as Rep Inc row. 2 sts inc’d.
- (-:-:55:57) sts. set. Rep last 6 rows another 1 (1:3:3:5) times.
35 (35:37:39:41) sts. 51 (53:57:59:65) sts.
Sizes 18 mths, 2 yrs and 3 yrs only
RIGHT SHOULDER AND NECK LEFT SHOULDER AND NECK Patt 3 (3:3:5:5) rows.
Beg on Row - (-:5:1:3) of Striped St St patt, Next row (RS): K2, K2tog, patt 8 and turn, Rep Inc row. 2 sts inc’d.
separate Left and Right Shoulders as foll: leaving rem sts on a holder. 11 sts. Rep last 4 (4:4:6:6) rows another 0 (2:1:1:0)
Next row (RS): K2, K2tog, patt - (-:21:22:23) times.
and turn, leaving rem sts on a holder. Working each side separately, cont to work 53 (59:61:63:67) sts.
- (-:24:25:26) sts. raglan decs as set until 9 sts rem, ending
after a WS row. Patt 1 (1:1:3:3) rows, ending after a WS row
Working each side separately in Striped Cast off 3 sts at the beg of the next RS row after working 2 rows in yarn C.
St St as set, cont to work raglan decs as set and 2 sts at the beg of the foll RS row.
until - (-:12:13:14) sts rem, continuing in Work 1 WS row. BEGIN CHART A
yarn A only once 3 stripes of yarn C are Cast off rem 4 sts. Row 1 (RS): Beg on stitch 2 (7:6:5:3) of Chart
complete, and ending after a WS row. A and ending on stitch 6 (1:2:3:5), work row
Cast off. RIGHT SHOULDER AND NECK 1 of chart across the row.
With RS facing rejoin yarn and cast off Row 2: Beg on stitch 6 (1:2:3:5) of Chart A
LEFT SHOULDER AND NECK 11 (11:13:15:17) centre sts, patt to last 4 sts, and ending on stitch 2 (7:6:5:3), work row 2
With RS facing, rejoin yarn and cast off skpo, K2. 11 sts. of Chart across the row.

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Next row (WS): Cast off 10 sts, P to end.

8 sts.
Next row: Rep Dec row. 7 sts.
Next row: Cast off 3 sts, P to end.
Cast off rem 4 sts.
RIGHT SLEEVE
Work as for Left Sleeve to **.
SHAPE RAGLAN TOP

Next row (RS dec): Cast off 10 sts, K to last
4 sts, skpo, K2. 8 sts.
Next row: Purl.
Next row (WS): Cast off 3 sts, skpo, K2. 4 sts.
Next row: Purl.
Cast off rem 4 sts.
NECK OPENING
(make 2)
Using 2.5mm needles and yarn A, pick up
and knit 24 sts along edge of opening on
back neck.
Knit 8 rows.
Cast off on the WS.
Press fasteners Repeat for the other side.

on the back neck
opening make
dressing easier COLLAR
Using 2.5mm needles and yarn A, cast on
103 (105:107:111:115) sts.
Work 2cm in 1x1 Rib as for Back.
Last 2 rows set placement for Chart A. Work 1 WS row. Leave sts on a holder.
Work through rows 3-10 of Chart A then Rep last 2 rows another 3 times.
work 1 more row in yarn A, AT THE SAME 45 (47:49:51:53) sts. FINISHING
TIME continuing to inc as set every 6th row Join raglans.
0 (0:0:1:2) more times, then every 4th row PLACE CHART C Sew side edges of borders to cast-off sts of
3 (3:3:2:0) more times. Row 1 (RS): Beg on stitch 3 (2:1:8:7) of Chart neck opening.
59 (65:67:69:71) sts. C and ending on stitch 5 (6:7:8:1), work row Graft collar to edge of neck, beginning and
1 of chart across the row, AT THE SAME ending at the back opening.
PLACE CHART B TIME continuing to dec at raglan edge as Sew sleeve seams and sides of sweater.
Row 1 (WS): Using yarn A, P6 (9:10:11:12), set. 2 sts dec’d. Sew press fasteners to border of opening,
work row 1 of Chart B repeating the 13-st Row 2: Beg on stitch 4 (5:6:7:8) of Chart C with first one located 1cm in from top edge,
rep 3 times, using yarn A, P10 (13:14:15:16). and ending on stitch 4 (3:2:1:8) work row 2 the second one 2cm away from beginning
Row 2 (RS): Using yarn A, K10 (13:14:15:16), of Chart across the row. of opening and the third one between the
work row 2 of Chart B repeating the 13-st Last 2 rows set placement for Chart C. first two.
rep 3 times, using yarn A, K6 (9:10:11:12). Work through rows 3-8 of Chart C AT THE Weave in ends and gently block to
Last 2 rows set placement of Chart B with SAME TIME continuing to dec at raglan measurements, following any yarn care
yarn A st st on either side. edge every RS row another 3 times. instructions on the ball band.
Cont in patt as set until Row 5 of Chart B is 37 (39:41:43:45) sts.
complete.
STRIPE SEQUENCE This pattern is
SHAPE RAGLAN Work 2 rows in yarn C, then work Striped taken from Bergère
Working rows 6-15 of Chart B as set, shape St St patt twice, then continue using yarn A de France’s Mag
raglan as folls: only AT THE SAME TIME continuing to No. 48: Babies and
Cast off 3 (5:5:5:5) sts at beg of the next work raglan decs as set until 19 sts rem, Children’s Summer
2 rows. ending after a WS row. ** Knits, which has
53 (55:57:59:61) sts. 30 projects for
SHAPE RAGLAN TOP children. To buy a copy for £7.70,
Dec row (RS): K2, K2tog, patt to last 4 sts, Next row (RS dec): K2, K2tog, K to end. visit www.bergeredefrance.co.uk
skpo, K2. 2 sts dec’d. 1 st dec’d.

SIÂN BROWN
Garrett
This classic V-neck cardigan features
a handsome cable pattern
SIZE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
TO FIT
CHEST 91 102 112 122 132 142 152 162 cm
36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 in
ACTUAL
100½ 111½ 122½ 133½ 144½ 155 166 177 cm
CHEST
39½ 44 48¼ 52½ 57 61 65¼ 69¾ in
ACTUAL
64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 cm
LENGTH
25¼ 26 26¾ 27½ 28¼ 29¼ 30 30¾ in
SLEEVE
48 48 49 49 49 49 49 49 cm
SEAM
19 19 19¼ 19¼ 19¼ 19¼ 19¼ 19¼ in
YARN
SIÂN BROWN Stylecraft ReCreate (DK weight; 40% recycled wool, 30% recycled acrylic, 30% recycled
polyester; 350m/383yds per 100g ball)
Garrett SMOKE (1943) 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 x100g BALLS
THE CABLED V-neck cardigan is one of CABLE PANEL B

those timeless wardrobe pieces which (worked over 10 sts)
never seems to go out of style, and this Row 1: P1, K8, P1.
design from Siân Brown is a particularly Row 2: K1, P8, K1.
handsome example. It features a stylish Row 3: P1, C4B, C4F, P1.
cable pattern, which extends into the Row 4: K1, P2, K4, P2, K1.
ribbed hems. It’s knitted in Stylecraft’s Row 5: T3B, P4, T3F.
ReCreate DK, a yarn which is produced Row 6: P2, K6, P2.
entirely from recycled fibres and comes Row 7: K2, P6, K2.
in a choice of modern and neutral shades. Rows 8 to 10: Rep rows 6 and 7, then row 6
once more.
The cable pattern
Row 11: T3F, P4, T3B.
STITCH PATTERNS Row 12: K1, P2, K4, P2, K1.
is also worked
on the sleeves
PATTERN PANEL A Row 13: P1, C4F, C4B, P1.
(worked over 24 sts) Row 14: K1, P8, K1.
Row 1: P1, (T3F, T3B, P2) twice, T3F, T3B, Row 15: P1, C4B, C4F, P1.
P1. Row 16: K1, P8, K1. Rib row 3: P2 (0:2:0:2:0:2:0), (K2, P2)
Row 2: K2, (P4, K4) twice, P4, K2. Row 17: P1, K8, P1. 3 (5:6:8:9:11:12:14) times, C4B, C4F, P2,
Row 3: P2, (C4F, P4) twice, C4F, P2. Row 18: K1, P8, K1. (K2, P2) 8 times, C4B, C4F, P2, (K2, P2)
Row 4: As row 2. Row 19: P1, C4B, C4F, P1. twice, C4B, C4F, P2, (K2, P2) 8 times, C4B,
Row 5: P1, (T3B, T3F, P2) twice, T3B, T3F, Row 20: K1, P8, K1. C4F, (P2, K2) 3 (5:6:8:9:11:12:14) times,
P1. Repeat these 20 rows for pattern. P2 (0:2:0:2:0:2:0).
Row 6: K1, (P2, K2) 5 times, P2, K1. Rib row 4: K2 (0:2:0:2:0:2:0), (P2, K2)
Row 7 to 12: As rows 1 to 6. BACK 3 (5:6:8:9:11:12:14) times, P8, K2, (P2, K2)
Row 13: (T3B, P2, T3F) 3 times. Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 8 times, P8, K2, (P2, K2) twice, P8, K2,
Row 14: P2, (K4, P4) twice, K4, P2. 138 (150:162:174:186:198:210:222) sts. (P2, K2) 8 times, P8, (K2, P2) 3 (5:6:8:9:11:
Row 15: K2, (P4, C4B) twice, P4, K2. 12:14) times, K2 (0:2:0:2:0:2:0).
Row 16: As row 14. Rib row 1 (RS): P2 (0:2:0:2:0:2:0), (K2, P2) These 4 rows form the rib patt.
Row 17: K2, P3, (T3B, T3F, P2) twice, P1, K2. 3 (5:6:8:9:11:12:14) times, K8, P2, (K2, P2)
Row 18: P2, K3, (P2, K2) 4 times, K1, P2. 8 times, K8, P2, (K2, P2) twice, K8, P2, Cont in patt as set for 8 more rows.
Row 19: K2, P3, (T3F, T3B, P2) twice, P1, K2. (K2, P2) 8 times, K8, (P2, K2) 3 (5:6:8:9:11:
Row 20: As row 14. 12:14) times, P2 (0:2:0:2:0:2:0). Change to 4mm needles.
Row 21: As row 15. Rib row 2 (WS): K2 (0:2:0:2:0:2:0), (P2, K2)
Row 22: As row 14. 3 (5:6:8:9:11:12:14) times, P8, K2, (P2, K2) Row 1 (RS): P13 (19:25:31:37:43:49:55),
Row 23: (T3F, P2, T3B) 3 times. 8 times, P8, K2, (P2, K2) twice, P8, K2, *work row 1 of Chart B over next 10 sts, P4,
Row 24: K1, (P2, K2) 5 times, P2, K1. (P2, K2) 8 times, P8, (K2, P2) 3 (5:6:8:9:11: work row 1 of Chart A over next 24 sts, P4,
Repeat these 24 rows for pattern. 12:14) times, K2 (0:2:0:2:0:2:0). work row 1 of Chart B over next 10 sts**,

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NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES BLOCKING DIAGRAM

1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles
3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles,
80cm long
64 (66:68:70:72:74:76:78) cm
Stitch holders
Cable needle (cn)
6 x 18mm buttons 50¼ (55¾:61¼:66¾:
48
72¼:77½:83:88½) cm (48
:49
:49
TENSION :49
:49
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st using :49
:49
) cm
4mm needles.
Cable panel A meas 7.5cm wide.
YARN STOCKISTS
Stylecraft 01484 848435
www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
C4B: Slip 2 sts to cn and hold at back, K2, CHARTS
K2 from cn. Chart A Chart B KEY
C4F: Slip 2 sts to cn and hold at front, K2, 24 20 K on RS;
23 19
K2 from cn. 22 18 P on WS
21 17
T3B: Slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at back, P1, 20 16
19 15 P on RS;
K2 from cn. 18 14 K on WS
17 13
T3F: Slip 2 sts onto cn and hold at front, P1, 16 12
15 11 T3F
K2 from cn. 14 10
13 9
For general abbreviations, see p89 12 8 T3B
11 7
10 6 C4F
9 5
8 4
7 3 C4B
6 2
5 1
4
3 10 5
2
1
20 15 10 5
P8, rep from * to ** once more, 116 (122:128:134:140:146:152:158) sts. 38 (40:42:44:46:48:50:52) sts.
P13 (19:25:31:37:43:49:55). Work even in patt until armhole meas Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 6 rows.
Row 2 (WS): K13 (19:25:31:37:43:49:55), 20 (21:22:23:24:25:26:27) cm, ending after 32 (34:36:38:40:42:44:46) sts.
*work row 2 of Chart B, K4, work row 2 of a WS row. Work 2 rows even in patt.
Chart A, K4, work row 2 of Chart B**,
K8, rep from * to ** once more, SHAPE RIGHT BACK NECK AND SHOULDER Cast off 10 (11:12:13:14:15:16:17) sts at beg of
K13 (19:25:31:37:43:49:55). Next row (RS): Patt 38 (40:42:44:46:48: next and foll WS row, then cast off rem
50:52), turn and cont on these sts only. 12 sts on foll WS row.
Work even in chart patts and rev st st as set
until Back meas 44 (45:46:47:48:49:50:51) Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 6 rows. LEFT FRONT
cm from cast-on edge, ending after a WS 32 (34:36:38:40:42:44:46) sts. Using 3.75mm needles, cast on
row. Work 1 row even in patt. 69 (75:81:87:93:99:105:111) sts.
SHAPE ARMHOLES Cast off 10 (11:12:13:14:15:16:17) sts at beg of Rib row 1 (RS): P2 (0:2:0:2:0:2:0), (K2, P2)
Cont in patt, cast off 6 (8:10:12:14:16:18:20) next and foll RS row, then rem 12 sts on foll 3 (5:6:8:9:11:12:14) times, K8, P2, (K2, P2)
sts at beg of next 2 rows. RS row. 8 times, K8, P2, K3.
126 (134:142:150:158:166:174:182) sts. Rib row 2 (WS): P3, K2, P8, K2, (P2, K2)
SHAPE LEFT BACK NECK AND SHOULDER 8 times, P8, (K2, P2) 3 (5:6:8:9:11:12:14)
Cont in patt, dec 1 st at each end of next With RS facing, place centre 40 (42:44:46: times, K2 (0:2:0:2:0:2:0).
row, then every foll alt row 4 (5:6:7:8:9: 48:50:52:54) sts on a holder for back neck, Rib row 3: P2 (0:2:0:2:0:2:0), (K2, P2)
10:11) times. join yarn to rem sts and patt to end. 3 (5:6:8:9:11:12:14) times, C4B, C4F, P2,

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(K2, P2) 8 times, C4B, C4F, P2, K3. 8 times, P8, K2, P3. working inc sts into rev st st.
Rib row 4: P3, K2, P8, K2, (P2, K2) 8 times, These 4 rows form the rib patt. 90 (96:102:108:114:124:132:138) sts.
P8, (K2, P2) 3 (5:6:8:9:11:12:14) times, Cont in patt as set for 8 more rows.
K2 (0:2:0:2:0:2:0). Work even in patt until Sleeve meas
These 4 rows form the rib patt. Change to 4mm needles. 48 (48:49:49:49:49:49:49) cm from
Cont in patt as set for 8 more rows. cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.
Row 1: P4, work row 1 of Chart B over next
Change to 4mm needles. 10 sts, P4, work row 1 of Chart A over next SHAPE SLEEVE HEAD
24 sts, P4, work row 1 of Chart B over next Cont in patt, cast off 6 (8:10:12:14:16:18:20)
Row 1 (RS): P13 (19:25:31:37:43:49:55), 10 sts, P13 (19:25:31:37:43:49:55). sts at beg of next 2 rows.
work row 1 of Chart B over next 10 sts, P4, Row 2: K13 (19:25:31:37:43:49:55), work 78 (80:82:84:86:92:96:98) sts.
work row 1 of Chart A over next 24 sts, P4, row 2 of Chart B, K4, work row 2 of Chart A,
work row 1 of Chart B over next 10 sts, P4. K4, work row 2 of Chart B, K4. Cont in patt, dec 1 st at each end of next row,
Row 2 (WS): K4, work row 2 of Chart B, K4, then every foll alt row 11 (11:12:12:13:14:15:16)
work row 2 of Chart A, K4, work row 2 of Cont as for Left Front from *** to end, times, then every foll 4th row 3 (4:4:5:5:5:
Chart B, K13 (19:25:31:37:43:49:55). reversing all shapings. 6:6) times, then every foll alt row 7 times.
34 (34:34:34:34:38:38:38) sts.
***Work even in chart patts and rev st st SLEEVES
as set until Front meas 44 (45:46:47:48: (make 2 alike) Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 4 rows.
49:50:51) cm from cast-on edge, ending Using 3.25mm needles, cast on Cast off rem 18 (18:18:18:18:22:22:22) sts.
at side edge. 60 (66:66:74:74:78:78:82) sts.
NECKBAND
SHAPE NECK AND ARMHOLE Rib row 1 (RS): P1 (0:0:0:0:2:2:0), (K2, P2) Join right shoulder seam.
Next row: Cast off 6 (8:10:12:14:16:18:20) sts 1 (2:2:3:3:3:3:4) times, K8, P2, (K2, P2) 8
at armhole edge, patt to end. times, K8, (P2, K2) 1 (2:2:3:3:3:3:4) times, With RS facing, using 3.25mm circular
63 (67:71:75:79:83:87:91) sts. P1 (0:0:0:0:2:2:0). needles, pick up and knit 107 (109:112:114:
Rib row 2 (WS): K1 (0:0:0:0:2:2:0), (P2, K2) 117:119:122:124) sts up right front to beg of
Cont in patt, dec 1 st at each end of next RS 1 (2:2:3:3:3:3:4) times, P8, K2, (P2, K2) 8 neck shaping, 56 (59:61:64:66:69:71:74) sts
row and every foll alt row 4 (5:6:7:8:9:10:11) times, P8, (K2, P2) 1 (2:2:3:3:3:3:4) times, to shoulder, then 11 sts down right side of
times more. K1 (0:0:0:0:2:2:0). back neck; patt across 40 (42:44:46:48:50:
53 (55:57:59:61:63:65:67) sts. Rib row 3: P1 (0:0:0:0:2:2:0), (K2, P2) 52:54) held sts of back neck, dec 4 sts evenly
1 (2:2:3:3:3:3:4) times, C4B, C4F, P2, across; pick up and knit 11 sts up left side of
Cont in patt, dec 1 st at neck edge only every (K2, P2) 8 times, C4B, C4F, (P2, K2) back neck, 56 (59:61:64:66:69:71:74) sts
foll RS row 21 times more. 1 (2:2:3:3:3:3:4) times, P1 (0:0:0:0:2:2:0). to beg of neck shaping, then finally
32 (34:36:38:40:42:44:46) sts rem. Rib row 4: K1 (0:0:0:0:2:2:0), (P2, K2) 107 (109:112:114:117:119:122:124) sts down
1 (2:2:3:3:3:3:4) times, P8, K2, (P2, K2) 8 left front to cast-on edge.
Work even in patt until Front meas the times, P8, (K2, P2) 1 (2:2:3:3:3:3:4) times, 384 (396:408:420:432:444:456:468) sts.
same as Back to shoulder shaping, ending K1 (0:0:0:0:2:2:0).
at shoulder edge. These 4 rows form the rib patt. Rib row 1 (WS): K1, P2, *K2, P2; rep from *
Work a further 8 rows, inc 1 (0:1:0:0:0:0:1) to last st, K1.
SHAPE SHOULDER st at each end of last row. Rib row 2 (RS): K3, *P2, K2; rep from * to
Cast off 10 (11:12:13:14:15:16:17) sts at beg of 62 (66:68:74:74:78:78:84) sts. last 5 sts, P2, K3.
next row and foll alt row, then cast off rem Work 1 row even in rib patt as set.
12 sts on foll alt row. Change to 4mm needles.
Buttonhole row (RS): Patt to last
RIGHT FRONT Row 1 (RS): P5 (7:8:11:11:13:13:16), work row 101 (101:106:106:111:111:116:116) sts, SSK,
Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 1 of Chart B over next 10 sts, P4, work row 1 (yo) twice, K2tog, *rib 15 (15:16:16:17:17:
69 (75:81:87:93:99:105:111) sts. of Chart A over next 24 sts, P4, work row 1 18:18), SSK, (yo) twice, K2tog; rep from *
of Chart B over next 10 sts, P5 (7:8:11:11:13: 4 times more, patt 2.
Rib row 1 (RS): K3, P2, K8, P2, (K2, P2) 13:16).
8 times, K8, (P2, K2) 3 (5:6:8:9:11:12:14) Row 2 (WS): K5 (7:8:11:11:13:13:16), work Work even in rib patt over all sts (working
times, P2 (0:2:0:2:0:2:0). row 2 of Chart B, K4, work row 2 of Chart A, yarnovers back into patt) for 3 more rows.
Rib row 2 (WS): K2 (0:2:0:2:0:2:0), (P2, K2) K4, work row 2 of Chart B, K5 (7:8:11:11:13:
3 (5:6:8:9:11:12:14) times, P8, K2, (P2, K2) 13:16). Cast off in rib patt.
8 times, P8, K2, P3. Cont in Cable patt and rev st st as set for 4
Rib row 3: K3, P2, C4B, C4F, P2, (K2, P2) 8 more rows. FINISHING
times, C4B, C4F, (P2, K2) 3 (5:6:8:9:11:12:14) Join shoulder seams.
times, P2 (0:2:0:2:0:2:0). Inc 1 st at each end of next row, then every Set in sleeves, easing to fit.
Rib row 4: K2 (0:2:0:2:0:2:0), (P2, K2) foll 8th (8th:6th:6th:6th:4th:4th:4th) row Join side and sleeve seams.
3 (5:6:8:9:11:12:14) times, P8, K2, (P2, K2) 13 (14:16:16:19:22:26:26) times more, Sew on buttons opposite buttonholes.

Masterclass
SHAPING FOR FAIR ISLE

Maureen Bell explains her nifty technique for adding
waist shaping to an all-over patterned Fair Isle garment
ADDING WAIST shaping to a Fair Isle purl stitches on rounds where the pattern made a chart which had the desired effect
jumper with horizontal bands of pattern allowed, gentle and flexible shaping could of narrowing the width of the knitted
can be fairly straightforward, as increases be introduced without distorting the stitch fabric without noticeably distorting the
can be worked in the one-colour rows pattern. stitch pattern. Chart 3 is the amended
between pattern bands. I worked the purl stitches only in the chart, with the swatch beside it.
I’ve recently been designing a slipover background colour stitches, and knitted Once the ribbed shaping rows are
for a friend to knit, who is not experienced swatches to see how the purl stitches decided, the waist shaping section can
in knitting Fair Isle. This has the great affected the overall impression of the stitch be centred on the natural waistline. The
creative advantage that she has no pattern. This is an essential step, as each ribbing has the effect of shaping to the
assumptions about what is ‘possible’. stitch pattern will need to be addressed natural curves of the body as the fabric
She designed the stitch pattern, which is individually. This method may not work of the jumper body has not been reduced,
an all-over ten stitches by ten rows repeat. at all for some stitch patterns. but has gained elasticity because of the
Because the slipover is to be for her sister, In this example, the stitch pattern is addition of purled columns. This is a subtle
who has a neat waist and is not keen on shown in Chart 1. waist shaping and will give soft rather than
straight-bodied knitwear, she asked me The purl stitches need to be in the same tailored line to the garment.
to incorporate waist shaping. stitch column to make the knitted fabric
I explained that this would distort the contract widthways, as with conventional
stitch pattern that she had designed, so ribbing. It is not necessary - nor with About our expert
a straight body was agreed. But this most Fair Isle stitch patterns will it be Maureen Bell is a keen
challenge played on my mind. Knitting is possible - to have uninterrupted columns knitter who lives on
such a flexible and creative medium that of purl stitches. Shetland. She contributed a
I felt sure I must be able to find a way. My first attempt at waistline shaping design to the book Fair Isle
I decided that, if the solution did not using this method, is shown in Chart 2 Designs from Shetland
lie in decreases and increases to shape and the swatch beside it. The placement Knitters vol. 2, published by the Shetland
the waist, perhaps ribbing could provide of the purl stitches distorted part of the Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers & Dyers
a solution. By incorporating columns of pattern, but I learned from the swatch and
Chart 1 Chart 2 Chart 3
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CHLOÉ ELIZABETH BIRCH
Charlotte
This belted wrap cardigan with a
ruffled trim has two sleeve options
SIZE NEEDLES &
ACCESSORIES
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3)
TO FIT knitting needles, or
BUST 71-76 81-86 91-97 102-107 112-117 122-127 cm
circulars if preferred
28-30 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in
1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6)
95 106 116 127 137 148 cm knitting needles, or
ACTUAL circulars if preferred
BUST
37½ 41¾ 45¾ 50 54 58¼ in 12 hinged stitch markers
Stitch holders
54 56 58 59 61 63 cm
ACTUAL
LENGTH
21¼ 22 23 23¼ 24 24¾ in TENSION
LONG 43 44 46 46 47 47 cm
over st st on 4mm needles
SLEEVE
SEAM
17 17½ 18¼ 18¼ 18½ 18½ in
YARN STOCKISTS
CHLOÉ ELIZABETH BIRCH 25 26 27 27 28 28 cm West Yorkshire Spinners
SHORT
SLEEVE
Charlotte SEAM
10 10¼ 10¾ 10¾ 11 11 in
01535 664500
www.wyspinners.com
THIS ELEGANT take on the traditional 47 times, P-(-:-:2:8:-). Sizes 1, 2 and 5 only
ballet wrap top has been designed by -(-:-:146:158-) sts. Cast off 7 (8:-:-:10:-) sts at beg of next
Chloé Elizabeth Birch, and features 4 (2:-:-:2:-) rows.
peplum shaping at the waist and balloon Size 6 only 36 (38:-:-:42:-) sts.
sleeves - the pattern provides options Next row (WS): P2, (M1p, P2, M1p, P3)
for full-length and cropped sleeves. The -(-:-:-:-:24) times. All sizes
cardigan is fastened with a garter stitch -(-:-:-:-:170) sts. Leave rem 36 (38:40:40:42:44) sts on a
tie belt. Chloé’s design uses Exquisite holder.
4ply, the wonderfully soft wool-silk All sizes
yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners. Change to 4mm needles. LEFT FRONT
Beg with a K row, work 64 rows in st st. Using 3.25mm needles, cast on
210 (234:264:294:330:366) sts.
BACK SHAPE ARMHOLES Knit 2 rows.
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on Cast off 6 (6:7:7:8:9) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
210 (234:264:294:330:366) sts. 98 (110:120:132:142:152) sts. Change to 4mm needles.
Knit 2 rows. Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 1 (RS): K1, Sl 1, K1, psso, K to last 3 sts, Row 2: Sl 1, K2, P to end.
Change to 4mm needles. K2tog, K1. These 2 rows set st st and garter st border.
Beg with a K row, work in st st until Back Row 2: P1, P2tog, P to last 3 sts, P2tog tbl, Cont in patt until Left Front meas 10cm
meas 10cm from cast-on edge, ending with P1. from cast-on edge, ending with WS facing
WS facing for next row. 94 (106:116:128:138:148) sts. for next row.
Rep these 2 rows 2 (3:4:5:6:7) times more. Next row (WS): K3tog, (P3tog) 69 (77:87:97:
Next row (WS): (P3tog) 70 (78:88:98:110:122) 86 (94:100:108:114:120) sts. 109:121) times.
times. 70 (78:88:98:110:122) sts.
70 (78:88:98:110:122) sts. Row 1 (RS): K1, Sl 1, K1, psso, K to last 3 sts, Place markers at each end of last row.
Place markers at each end of last row. K2tog, K1.
84 (92:98:106:112:118) sts. Change to 3.25mm needles.
Change to 3.25mm needles. Row 2: Purl. Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Knit 9 rows. Rep these 2 rows 4 (5:5:6:7:7) times more. Row 2: Sl 1, K to end.
Place markers at each end of last row. 76 (82:88:94:98:104) sts. Rep these 2 rows 3 times more, then row 1
once more.
Sizes 1, 2 and 3 only Work 40 (42:46:44:46:50) rows without Place markers at each end of last row.
Next row (WS): P6 (7:10:-:-:-), (M1p, P1, shaping.
M1p, P2) 20 (22:23:-:-:-) times, P4 (5:9:-:-:-). Sizes 1, 2 and 3 only
110 (122:134:-:-:-) sts. SHAPE SHOULDERS Next row (WS): Sl 1, K2, P3 (4:7:-:-:-),
Cast off 6 (7:8:9:9:10) sts at beg of next (M1p, P1, M1p, P2) 20 (22:23:-:-:-) times,
Sizes 4 and 5 only 2 (4:6:6:4:6) rows. P4 (5:9:-:-:-).
Next row (WS): P-(-:-:2:8-), M1p, (P2, M1p) 64 (54:40:40:62:44) sts. 110 (122:134:-:-:-) sts.

Charlotte
YARN SPECIAL last 5 sts, K2tog, K3.

West Yorkshire Spinners Exquisite 4ply (4ply weight;
ABBREVIATIONS Next row: Sl 1, K2, (P2tog) 0 (0:0:0:0:1)
80% Falkland wool, 20% mulberry silk; 400m/437yds M1p: Make 1 pwise by times, P to end.
per 100g skein) picking up loop between 58 (66:73:82:87:97) sts.
last and next stitch and
LONG SLEEVE
VERSION: x100g purl into back of this loop. Size 6 only
DUSK 4 4 4 5 5 5 SKEINS
(403) For general abbreviations, Row 1 (RS): K1, Sl 1, K1, psso, K to last 5 sts,
see p89 K2tog, K3.
SHORT SLEEVE
VERSION: x100g Row 2: Sl 1, K2, P2tog, P to last 3 sts,
KENSINGTON 3 4 4 4 5 5 SKEINS P2tog tbl, P1.
(400)
-(-:-:-:-:93) sts.
Rep these 2 rows twice more.
BLOCKING DIAGRAM -(-:-:-:-:85) sts.
25 All sizes
(26
:27: Row 1 (RS): K1, Sl 1, K1, psso, K to last 5 sts,
27:2
8:2 K2tog, K3.
8) c
m
Row 2: Sl 1, K2, P to last 3 sts, P2tog tbl, P1.
SHORT 55 (63:70:79:84:82) sts.
54 (56:58:59:61:63) cm
SLEEVE Rep these 2 rows 2 (3:4:5:6:4) times more.

49 (54:58:64:66:70) sts.
47½ (53:58:63½:68½:74) cm
43 (4 LONG
SLEEVE Row 1 (RS): K1, Sl 1, K1, psso, K to last 5 sts,
4:46
:46: K2tog, K3.
47:4
7) cm
47 (52:56:62:64:68) sts.
Row 2: Sl 1, K2, P to end.
Rep these 2 rows 4 (5:5:6:7:7) times more.
39 (42:46:50:50:54) sts.
Row 1 (RS): K to last 5 sts, K2tog, K3.

38 (41:45:49:49:53) sts.
Row 2: Sl 1, K2, P to end.
Rep these 2 rows 15 (16:18:19:18:20) times
more.
Sizes 4 and 5 only Sizes 1, 2, 3 and 4 only 23 (25:27:30:31:33) sts.
Next row (WS): Sl 1, K2, P-(-:-:0:6:-), M1p, Row 1 (RS): K to last 5 sts, K2tog, K3.
(P2, M1p) 47 times, P-(-:-:1:7:-). Row 2: Sl 1, K2, P2tog, P to end. Work 8 (8:8:4:8:8) rows more without
-(-:-:146:158:-) sts. Row 3: K to last 5 sts, K2tog, K3. shaping.
107 (111:107:107:-:-) sts.
Size 6 only Row 4: Sl 1, K2, P to end. SHAPE SHOULDER
Next row (WS): Sl 1, K1, M1, (P2, M1p, P3, Rep these 4 rows 13 (12:8:5:-:-) times more. Next row (RS): Cast off 6 (7:8:9:9:10) sts,
M1p) -(-:-:-:-:23) times,P2, M1p, P3. 68 (75:83:92:-:-) sts. K to end.
-(-:-:-:-:170) sts. 17 (18:19:21:22:23) sts.
Sizes 2, 3 and 4 only Next row: Sl 1, K2, P to end.
All sizes Row 1 (RS): K to last 5 sts, K2tog, K3. Next row: Cast off 7 (7:8:9:9:10) sts,
Change to 4mm needles. Row 2: Sl 1, K2, P2tog, P to end. K to end.
Row 1 (RS): Knit. -(73:81:90:-:) sts. 10 (11:11:12:13:13) sts.
Row 2: Sl 1, K2, P to end. Next row: Sl 1, K2, P to end.
These 2 rows set st st and garter st border. Size 1 only
Row 1 (RS): K to last 5 sts, K2tog, K3. Cast off 10 (11:11:12:13:13) sts.
SHAPE FRONT SLOPE 67 (-:-:-:-:-) sts.
Sizes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only Row 2: Sl 1, K2, P to end. RIGHT FRONT
Row 1 (RS): K to last 5 sts, K2tog (front edge), Rep these 2 rows twice more. Using 3.25mm needles, cast on
K3. 65 (-:-:-:-:-) sts. 210 (234:264:294:330:366) sts.
Row 2: Sl 1, K2, P2tog, P to end. Knit 2 rows.
-(120:132:144:156:168) sts. All sizes
65 (73:81:90:96:108) sts. Change to 4mm needles.
Rep these 2 rows -(3:11:17:30:30) times Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, K to end.
more. SHAPE ARMHOLE Row 2: P to last 3 sts, K3.
-(114:110:110:96:108) sts. Next row (RS): Cast off 6 (6:7:7:8:9) sts, K to These 2 rows set st st and garter st border.

Charlotte
Sizes 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, K2, Sl 1, K1, psso, K to end.
Row 2: P to last 5 sts, P2tog tbl, K3.
Row 3: Sl 1, K2, Sl 1, K1, psso, K to end.
107 (111:107:107:-:-) sts.
Row 4: P to last 3 sts, K3.
Rep these 4 rows 13 (12:8:5:-:-) times more.
68 (75:83:92:-:-) sts.
Sizes 2, 3 and 4 only

Row 2: P to last 5 sts, P2tog tbl, K3.
-(73:81:90:-:-) sts.
Size 1 only
67 (-:-:-:-:-) sts.
Row 2: P to last 3 sts, K3.
Rep these 2 rows twice more.
65 (-:-:-:-:-) sts.
All sizes
65 (73:81:90:96:108) sts.
SHAPE ARMHOLE
Next row (RS): Sl 1, K2, Sl 1, K1, psso, K to
end.
Next row: Cast off 6 (6:7:7:8:9) sts, P to last
3 (3:3:3:3:5) sts, (P2tog) 0 (0:0:0:0:1) times,
K3.
58 (66:73:82:87:97) sts.
The balloon sleeves

Size 6 only
can be knitted as
full-length or cropped Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, K2, Sl 1, K1, psso, K to last 3
sts, K2tog, K1.
Row 2: P1, P2tog, P to last 5 sts, P2tog tbl, K3.
-(-:-:-:-:93) sts.
Cont in patt until Right Front meas 10cm 47 times, P-(-:-:0:6:-), K3. Rep these 2 rows twice more.
from cast-on edge, ending with WS facing -(-:-:146:158:-) sts. -(-:-:-:-:85) sts.
for next row.
Next row (WS): (P3tog) 69 (77:87:97:109:121) Size 6 only All sizes
times, K3tog. Next row (WS): P3, (M1p, P2, M1p, P3) Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, K2, Sl 1, K1, psso, K to last 3
70 (78:88:98:110:122) sts. -(-:-:-:-:-23) times, M1p, P2, M1, K2. sts, K2tog, K1.
Place markers at each end of last row. -(-:-:-:-:170) sts. Row 2: P to last 5 sts, P2tog tbl, K3.
55 (63:70:79:84:82) sts.
Change to 3.25mm needles. All sizes Rep these 2 rows 2 (3:4:5:6:4) times more.
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, K to end. Change to 4mm needles. 49 (54:58:64:66:70) sts.
Row 2: Knit. Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, K to end.
Rep these 2 rows 3 times more, then row 1 Row 2: P to last 3 sts, K3. Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, K2, Sl 1, K1, psso, K to last 3
once more. These 2 rows set st st and garter st border. sts, K2tog, K1.
Place markers at each end of last row. 47 (52:56:62:64:68) sts.
SHAPE FRONT SLOPE Row 2: P to last 3 sts, K3.
Sizes 1, 2 and 3 only Sizes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only Rep these 2 rows 4 (5:5:6:7:7) times more.
Next row (WS): P6 (7:11:-:-:-), (M1p, P1, Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, K2, Sl 1, K1, psso (front 39 (42:46:50:50:54) sts.
M1p, P2) 20 (22:23:-:-:-) times, P1 (2:5:-:-:-), edge), K to end.
K3. Row 2: P to last 5 sts, P2tog tbl, K3. Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, K2, Sl 1, K1, psso, K to end.
110 (122:134:-:-:-) sts. -(120:132:144:156:168) sts. 38 (41:45:49:49:53) sts.
Rep these 2 rows -(3:11:17:30:30) times Row 2: P to last 3 sts, K3.
Sizes 4 and 5 only more. Rep these 2 rows 15 (16:18:19:18:20) times
Next row (WS): P-(-:-:1:7:-), M1p, (P2, M1p) -(114:110:110:96:108) sts. more.

Charlotte
23 (25:27:30:31:33) sts. Row 1 (RS): K1, Sl 1, K1, psso, K to last 3 sts,

Work 8 (8:8:4:8:8) rows more without K2tog, K1.
shaping. Row 2: P1, P2tog, P to last 3 sts, P2tog tbl,
P1.
SHAPE SHOULDER 34 (34:36:36:42:42) sts.
Next row (RS): Sl 1, K to end. Rep these 2 rows 1 (1:1:1:2:2) times more.
Next row: Cast off 6 (7:8:9:9:10) sts, P to last 30 (30:32:32:34:34) sts.
3 sts, K3.
17 (18:19:21:22:23) sts. Cast off rem 30 (30:32:32:34:34) sts. ***
Next row: Sl 1, K to end.
Next row: Cast off 7 (7:8:9:9:10) sts, P to last SHORT SLEEVES
3 sts, K3. (both alike)
10 (11:11:12:13:13) sts. Using 3.25mm needles, cast on
Next row: Sl 1, K to end. 55 (57:61:65:67:69) sts.
Next row: Cast off 7 (8:8:9:10:10) sts, K2. Knit 9 rows.
3 sts.
Next row: P1, M1p, (P2, M1p)
Leave rem 3 sts on a holder and a small 26 (27:29:31:32:33) times, P2.
amount of yarn for back neck edging. 82 (85:91:97:100:103) sts.
The cardigan is
Next row: Knit.
fastened with a
LONG SLEEVES garter stitch tie belt
(both alike) Sizes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on Next row: P-(6:5:8:7:6), M1p,
39 (43:47:49:53:55) sts. [P-(12:8:10:5:5), M1p] -(6:10:8:17:18) times, Next row (RS): Sl 1, K1, yf, Sl 1 (last st of
Knit 9 rows. P-(7:6:9:8:7). border), Sl 1 (first st from back of neck),
-(92:102:106:118:122) sts. turn.
Next row (WS): P1, M1p, (P2, M1p) Next row: K2tog, K2.
18 (20:22:23:25:26) times, P2. All sizes
58 (64:70:73:79:82) sts. Change to 4mm needles. Row 1: Sl 1, K1, yf, Sl 1 (last st of border),
Next row: Knit. Beg with a K row, work in st st (throughout) Sl 1 (next st from back of neck), turn.
Next row: P6 (5:4:4:1:2), M1p, (P2, M1p) until Sleeve meas 25 (26:27:27:28:28) cm Row 2: K2tog, K2.
23 (27:31:32:38:39) times, P6 (5:4:5:2:2). from cast-on edge, ending with RS facing 37 (39:41:41:43:45) sts.
82 (92:102:106:118:122) sts. for next row. Rep these 2 rows 34 (36:38:38:40:42) times
more. 3 sts.
Change to 4mm needles. Complete as given for Long Sleeves from *** Cast off rem 3 sts.
Beg with a K row, work in st st (throughout) to ***.
until Sleeve meas 43 (44:46:46:47:47) cm MAKING UP
from cast-on edge, ending with RS facing TIES Join shoulder seams, matching the 3 sts
for next row. (make 2) for borders together at left side of neck.
Using 4mm needles, cast on 6 sts. Insert sleeves in position by folding each
*** SHAPE SLEEVE TOP sleeve in half and placing the fold to the
Cast off 6 (6:7:7:8:9) sts at beg of next 2 Row 1: Sl 1, K5. shoulder seam. Sew in position, easing into
rows. This row sets garter st and slip st border. armhole.
70 (80:88:92:102:104) sts. Cont in patt until Tie meas 85 (85:95:95: Join side seams, leaving a gap for the ties
105:105) cm from cast-on edge, ending between markers.
Row 1 (RS): K1, Sl 1, K1, psso, K to last 3 sts, with WS facing for next row. Join sleeve seams.
K2tog, K1. Cast off knitwise. Sew ties in position between markers at
Row 2: P1, P2tog, P to last 3 sts, P2tog tbl, front edge securely.
P1. BACK NECK EDGING Pin garment to measurements, cover with a
66 (76:84:88:98:100) sts. Note: The back neck border continues from damp cloth and leave to dry, following any
Rep these 2 rows 1 (3:4:4:6:4) times more. the right front border, and is worked by yarn care instructions on the ball band.
62 (64:68:72:74:84) sts. joining the 3 border sts along the back of
neck one stitch at a time.
Row 1 (RS): K1, Sl 1, K1, psso, K to last 3 sts, For more pattern
K2tog, K1. Using 4mm needles and with RS facing, inspiration using
60 (62:66:70:72:82) sts. slip rem 36 (38:40:40:42:44) sts from back West Yorkshire
Row 2: Purl. neck holder onto a 4mm needle, then slip Spinners Exquisite
Rep these 2 rows 11 (12:13:15:13:18) times 3 sts from right front holder onto same 4ply, visit www.
more. needle. wyspinners.com
38 (38:40:40:46:46) sts. 39 (41:43:43:45:47) sts.

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Abbreviations Contacts
alt alternate pm place marker YARN SUPPLIERS Rauma
approx approximately prev previous Bergère de France www.raumagarn.no
beg beginning psso pass slipped stitch www.bergeredefrance.co.uk Rowan
ch chain over Cascade Yarns 01924 371501
cn cable needle P2tog purl 2 stitches www.cascadeyarns.com www.knitrowan.com
cont continue together Available from Wool Warehouse Stylecraft
dc double crochet P3tog purl 3 stitches www.woolwarehouse.co.uk 01484 848435
(US single crochet) together Debbie Bliss www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk
dec decrease (work two pwise purlwise c/o LoveCrafts West Yorkshire Spinners
stitches together) rem remain(ing) www.lovecrafts.com 01535 664500
DK double knitting rep(s) repeat(s) Ginger Pink Yarns www.wyspinners.com
DPN double-pointed needle rev st st reverse stocking stitch www.gingerpinkyarns.com
dtr double treble RH right hand Jamieson & Smith BOOK PUBLISHERS
(US treble crochet) RS right side 01595 693579 Laine Publishing
est established skpo slip 1, knit 1, pass www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk www.lainepublishing.com
foll following slipped stitch over King Cole The Crowood Press
inc increase sk2po slip 1, knit 2 tog, pass 01756 703670 01672 520320
K knit slipped stitch over www.kingcole.com www.crowood.com
KFB knit into front and s2kpo slip 2 tog kwise, knit 1, Lana Grossa
back of stitch pass slipped sts over www.lana-grossa.de
K2tog knit the next two Sl slip
stitches together sl st slip stitch
kwise
meas
M1
knitwise
measures
make one (see M1L)
ss slip stitch (crochet)
slm slip marker
SSK slip 2 stitches one at
Pattern updates
M1pw make 1 st purlwise: a time, return to LH Our archive of updates can be found at:
with LH needle lift the needle, knit 2 slipped www.gathered.how/theknitter
strand between next stitches together tbl
and last st from front SSP slip 2 stitches one at ISSUE 181 Our Masterclass in
to back and purl a time, return to LH Fontainebleau Issue 185 looked
through the back loop needle, purl 2 slipped Yarn quantities are incorrect: at helical stripes
M1L left leaning increase: stitches together tbl it should be 7 (9) x 100g balls,
with left needle tip, lift st(s) stitch(es) not 50g balls.
strand between st st stocking stitch
needles from front to tbl through back of loop ISSUE 186
back. Knit lifted loop tog together Mica
through back of loop tr treble crochet Front neckline (Left and Right)
M1R right leaning increase: (US double crochet) Charts C and D should have
with left needle tip, w&t wrap and turn 12 rows, not 6, with the cable
lift strand between WS wrong side worked on Row 11.
needles from back to wyib with yarn in back On the Left Front, Chart C
front. Knit lifted loop wyif with yarn in front should be repeated 7.5 (7.5:8.5: needle. Slip these 3 stitches
through front of loop yb take yarn back (no inc) 8.5:8.5) times before breaking purlwise.
MB make a bobble yf bring yarn to front yarn and putting sts on holder. Drop B, pick up C, work until
mrk marker (no inc) On the Right Front, Chart D you have worked a total of
P purl yfwd yarn forward should be repeated 7.5 (7.5:7.5: [number of stitches ÷ 2] after
patt pattern(s) yo yarn over 7.5:8.5) times before breaking HM (not [number of sts x 2]).
PB place bead yrn yarn round needle yarn and putting sts on holder.
PFB purl into front and ISSUE 187
back of stitch ISSUE 185 Capucine
Masterclass The instructions for the Back
Under the heading Setting Up are missing a set of cast-off sts.
SCAN HERE… Colours Before the Heel Turn,
instruction 15 should read:
It should read:
Work in 1x1 Rib until work
To explore our archive of knitting
Knit the next 3 stitches in A. meas 6.5cm.
guides, scan this QR code with your Slip the remaining 3 stitches
phone or tablet camera or via a QR code of B purlwise. Next row (WS): Cast off 8 sts,
reader app. Or visit https://bit.ly/ Drop A, pick up B, work until work 52 (57:62:68) sts, patt2tog,
masterclass-archives there are 3 stitches of C patt to last 8 sts, cast off 8 sts.
remaining on the left-hand 106 (116:126:138) sts.

Guest column
Graeme is delighted
with the new lambs
that are being born
on Ballachly Farm
The best time of year

Graeme Bethune embarks on the joyful, exhilarating and
rewarding (if utterly exhausting) process of lambing
WINTER HAS receded lambs have had an Aberfield father, who of colostrum by tube. Their wee bodies
and spring bounces into has bestowed them many fine qualities but suddenly have this pot belly and they
the world. A new season also with long legs - and as a consequence gurgle and slosh when you put them down,
allows me to close a door I have had to pull those legs straight to get it’s so funny. I will turn them out this
on a very difficult time. the lambs out safely. That meant lots of afternoon when it stops raining into a
I am feeling better than work for me, and little sleep. This year, special area for vulnerable lambs, and take
I have in many months, lambs are just there when I turn around, them in at night until they grow a bit and
the farm is just a few days no fuss, no muss. Brilliant. harden to the world. I am not worried
into lambing and things are going good. The perfect lamb should be big, but not about them - all four lambs have that
If you are a sheep farmer you should love too big to come out unaided. It should certain something that tells me they are
this time of year best. It’s busy - borderline hit the ground and bounce up, vigorous fine. Some sheep are just born looking to
manic, sometimes tragic - but it’s at the and lively. I love it when I have to chase a check out, while some will battle through
core of looking after animals; being there 20-minute-old lamb and it is faster than amazing adversity and live. I would bet on
to make the difference between life and my wheezing self. Lambs should follow these four being okay.
death for that small percentage of mothers their mother, sticking to her like glue, and But… they might not make it, and a quick
and lambs that might perish if you are not at the same time mum should be interested word about this. My mental health has
around to help. and possessive of her lamb. A day after swung back from awful to just fine. It did
I was worried going into this year’s being born, good lambs are bouncing - this before lambing, but sometimes it is the
spring. A bad winter with the weather and literally bouncing and jumping. After two other way around. The success or failure of
the sheep had me concerned about how or three days they start running in gangs, lambing, or the survival of individual sheep,
the lambs would be. I am always worried not far away from mum at first. The sheer is a terrible strain when I am ill. I do the
before the first lambies arrives. It’s often exhilaration and joy of seeing lambs cognitive exercises and take the pills, but
unspoken in the sheep world that it is a running cannot be overstated or explained; it can be awful - although it always passes.
concern that you have done bad; the lambs you have to see it through the eyes of an That’s the thing about lambing: it’s a
will be too big, too small, weak, dead… exhausted shepherd to understand. time of towering highs as beautiful babies
This year I have nothing to worry about Lastly, I am looking hard at the skin come, dreadful lows as some die. The
so far. At this point, 10% of the flock has and wool on the new sheep. Even when secret is to accept these emotional swings
birthed - enough to gauge the general newborn, you can tell something about as normal and real, to not allow these
quality of this year’s lamb crop, and I am the direction of travel of the future wool. emotions to distort into spirals of things
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GRAEME BETHUNE
more than satisfied. I am, in fact, smug. I think this year’s crop have excellence they are not. Lambing can help this
The lambs are smaller, which I wanted, in their futures. emotional balance, if you can keep things
and strong. Good bone, small heads, long There have been two sets of very small in perspective; because sure as day follows
backs with the beginnings of nice wool. twins, both lambs being 2kg or less. They night, after a tragedy will come the
I bought a new tupp last year and this is the are full-term and have no health issues triumph of new life.
first product of this boy’s genes, and I am apart from being tiny yet mighty. Just
pleased. In the last few years most of the in case, though, I gave both pairs a feed – www.caithnessyarns.com
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Buckwheat Cornish
by Caroline Heath
Birkett by Rhian
Drinkwater
SPOTLIGHT
Spring
socks
8-PAGE
PU L LOU T
Leftover
Party Socks
by Nina
Granlund
Sæther
Set of 2.5mm (UK 13-12/US 1-2) double-
1 2 3
TO FIT pointed needles (DPNs), or circular
FOOT 20 23 25 cm
needles for Magic Loop
CIRCUMFERENCE
8 9 10 in Cable needle (cn)
Stitch markers
ACTUAL FOOT
19 21 22½ cm
CIRCUMFERENCE
7½ 8¼ 8¾ in
TENSION
35 sts and 48 rnds to 10cm over st st
RHIAN DRINKWATER YARN using 2.5mm needles
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4Ply
Cornish (4ply weight; 75% wool, 25% nylon;
400m/437yds per 100g ball)
YARN STOCKISTS
West Yorkshire Spinners
Heath Pennyroyal; 1 x 100g ball www.wyspinners.com 01535 664500
“THESE PLUMP cables show off a K2, P1 (1:2), K2, P1 (2:2), K2, P2, Next row: Sl 1 pwise, P18 (20:20),
bouncy woollen yarn, while the (K2, P1) twice, K2, P2, K2, P1 (2:2), P2tog, P1, turn.
cables hug your legs for a perfect K2, P1 (1:2), K2, P1. Next row: Sl 1, K5 (7:5), SSK, K1, turn.
fit,” says Rhian Drinkwater. “Toe Next row: Sl 1, P to 1 st before gap,
decreases are worked in with the LEG P2tog, P1, turn.
final cables to invisibly reduce the Rnd 11: P1, K2, P1 (1:2), K2, P1 (2:2), Next row: Sl 1, K to 1 st before gap,
stitch count and lead smoothly K2, P2, work Cable Pattern, P2, K2, SSK, K1, turn.
into the stocking stitch toe.” P1 (2:2), K2, P1 (1:2), K2, P2, K2, Rep last 2 rows until all sts are
P1 (1:2), K2, P1 (2:2), K2, P2, (K2, P1) worked.
twice, K2, P2, K2, P1 (2:2), K2, P1 (1:2), 20 (22:22) sts in heel.
STITCH PATTERN K2, P1.
CABLE PATTERN Repeat Rnd 11 for patt. Cont to work GUSSET
Rnd 1: (K2, P1) 4 times, K2. in patt until sock meas approx. 16cm Resume working in rnds as follows:
Rnds 2 and 3: As Rnd 1. from cast-on edge, taking note of last Note: In the next rnd pick up 1 st in
Rnd 4: K2, P1, T5FP, P1, T5FP. round worked. (Sample has 8 full every slipped st down the sides of the
Rnds 5 to 7: As Rnd 1. repeats of cable pattern.) heel flap, then 1 st at join between
Rnd 8: T5BP, P1, T5BP, P1, K2. heel and instep sts. This reduces the
HEEL likelihood of a hole appearing at this
SOCK Set-up: P1, K1, turn. join. It doesn’t matter if the exact
CUFF number you pick up is different to the
Using 2.5mm needles, cast on Row 1: Sl 1 pwise, work in patt across numbers given, as long as you pick up
66 (70:74) sts. 33 (35:37) sts, turn. the same number on each side.
Pm and join to work in the rnd, being 34 (36:38) sts in heel. Next rnd: Pick up and knit 15 (16:17)
careful not to twist sts. Row 2: Sl 1 pwise, work in patt across sts down left side of flap, pm (mrk1),
Rnds 1 to 10: P1, K2, P1 (1:2), K2, 33 (35:37) sts, turn. work across top of foot in pattern,
P1 (2:2), K2, P2, (K2, P1) 4 times, K2, Rep last 2 rows another 12 (13:14) times. pm (mrk2), pick up and knit 15 (16:17)
P2, K2, P1 (2:2), K2, P1 (1:2), K2, P2, 26 (28:30) rows in total. sts up right side of flap.
82 (88:92) sts.
When knitting the next rnd (FOR
The socks have THIS ROUND ONLY), knit the sts that
a wide panel of you picked up at each side of the heel
braided cables flap through the back loop. For all
further rnds, knit these sts normally.
Dec rnd: K to 3 sts before first mrk,
K2tog, K1, work across top of foot in
pattern to second mrk, K1, SSK, K to
end. 2 sts dec’d.
Next rnd: Work in pattern.
Repeat these 2 rnds until 34 (36:38)
sts remain on sole of foot.
66 (70:74) sts.
Remove all mrks except beg of rnd
marker.
Cornish Heath
SPECIAL
ABBREVIATIONS
T5FP: Slip 3 sts to cn and hold at
front, K2, slip the purl st on cn back
to left needle, P1, then K2 from cn.
T5BP: Slip 3 sts to cn and hold at
back, K2, slip the purl st on cn back
to left needle, P1, then K2 from cn.
TFdec: Slip 3 sts to cn and hold at
front, knit first st on cn together
with first st on left needle, knit next
stitch on cn together with next st
on left needle, purl next st on cn
together with next st on left needle.
TBdec: Slip 3 sts to cn and hold at
back, knit first st on left needle
together with first st on cn, knit next
st on left needle together with next
st on cn, purl next st on left needle
together with next st on cn.
Cont to work in pattern until foot

meas approx. 4cm less than the
desired length. Finish with Rnd 3 or 7
of cable pattern.
Next rnd: Work in pattern as normal,

but when you come to the cable sts,
work TFdec in place of T5FP and
TBdec in place T5BP, finish 2 sts
before end of rnd. Pm to mark new
beg of rnd.
60 (64:68 sts).
TOE
Next rnd: K1, SSK, K24 (26:28), K2tog,
K1, pm, K1, SSK, K to 3 sts before end
of rnd, K2tog, K1.
Next rnd: Knit.
Dec rnd: K1, SSK, K to 3 sts before
mrk, K2tog, K1, pm, K1, SSK, K to 3
sts before end of rnd, K2tog, K1.
Repeat these rnds until 20 (24:24) sts
remain. If you are working with
DPNs, distribute the remaining sts
over two DPNs and work with a third.
There should now be 10 (12:12) sts on
each needle tip.
Now, ‘cast off’ 1 stitch at the end of

each needle, lifting the very end
stitch over the one next to it, then off
the needles. This helps to avoid the
ends of the toe sticking out in little
points once the sock is finished.
The cable panel is
Graft rem 16 (20:20) sts using
flanked by ribbed
Kitchener stitch. columns
Weave in all ends.

SIZE E Yellow (4103); 1 x 50g ball
To fit foot circumference: 25-27cm F Orange (4205); 1 x 50g ball
(10-10½in) [27-30cm (10½-11¾in)]
Actual foot circumference: 25cm (10in) Rauma 2-ply Gammelserie (4ply weight;
[27½cm (10¾in)] 100% wool; 160m/175 yd per 50g ball)
Actual length: Adjustable G Natural White 401; 1 x 50g ball
YARN Alternative yarn suggestion:

Rauma Finullgarn (4ply weight; 100% Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight
NINA GRANLUND SÆTHER wool; 175m/191yds per 50g ball) (4ply weight; 100% Shetland wool;
A Green (455); 1 x 50g ball 110m/120yds per 25g ball)
Leftover B Raspberry Red (456); 1 x 50g ball
C Turquoise (4705); 1 x 50g ball
1 x 25g ball of each shade will be required,
except for yarn A which will require 2 x
Party Socks D Pink (479); 1 x 50g ball 25g balls.
“THESE DAYS, most of us have yarn Work Braid rnds 1 and 2 once more. through the back loop. This tightens
leftovers - some have more, some them up and avoids holes in the fabric.
less. There’s no reason not to use Work rounds 1-17 of Chart B.
this extra yarn for smaller projects Note: Yarn E is knitted on the first rnd Next rnd (dec): K to 2 sts before mrk,
like socks!” says Nina Granlund and then purled after that. K2tog, slm, knit across instep sts to
Sæther. “We’ve used seven colours mrk, slm, SSK, knit to end of round.
for these socks. You’ll need about GUSSET HEEL 2 sts dec’d.
50 grams of the main colour, and Cut yarns and slip next 31 sts to a stitch Next rnd: Knit.
small amounts of each of the other holder or waste yarn. Repeat these 2 rnds until 60 sts rem.
colours. Just make sure you have
enough for both socks.” With WS facing, holding yarn C and FOOT
reinforcing yarn together, rejoin to Continue without further shaping,
rem 29 sts and work back and forth as with instep and sole in st st until foot
SOCKS folls: measures 16 (20) cm or desired length
LEG Row 1 (WS): Sl 1 pwise wyif, P28. to toe shaping and Chart C rows.
Using the needles listed for your size Row 2: Sl 1 pwise wyib, K28.
and yarn B, cast on 60 sts. Repeat these 2 rows another 6 times. Work rows 1-15 of Chart C.
Pm and join to work in the round,
taking care not to twist sts. SHAPING THE HEEL Begin toe shaping:
Row 1: Sl 1, purl until 10 sts rem on the
Work in K2, P2 rib for 3 rnds. needle, P2tog, P1; turn. STAR TOE
Row 2: Sl 1, knit until 10 sts rem on Rnd 1: (K5, K2tog) to last 4 sts, K4.
Next rnd: (K1B, K1G) around. needle, SSK, K1; turn. 52 sts.
Rnds 2-6: Knit.
Work purl braid as foll, making sure all Row 3: Sl 1, purl until 1 st before gap, Rnd 7: (K4, K2tog) to last 4 sts, K4.
yarn B sts are worked with yarn B, and P2tog, P1; turn. 44 sts.
yarn G sts are worked with yarn G: Row 4: Sl 1, knit until 1 st rem before Rnds 8-11: Knit.
Braid rnd 1: Bring both yarns to the RS. gap, SSK, K1; turn. Rnd 12: (K3, K2tog) to last 4 sts, K4.
Using yarn B, P1, *bring yarn G Repeat Rows 3-4 until all the side sts 36 sts.
underneath yarn B strand, P1, bring have been eliminated. 19 sts. Rnds 13-15: Knit
yarn B underneath yarn G strand, P1; Cut reinforcing thread. Rnd 16: (K2, K2tog) to end. 27 sts.
rep from * to last st, bring yarn G strand Rnds 17-18: Knit.
underneath yarn B strand, P1. GUSSET Rnd 19: (K1, K2tog) around. 18 sts.
Braid rnd 2: Bring both yarns to the RS. Pick up and knit 14 sts along side of heel Rnd 20: Knit.
Using yarn B, P1, *bring yarn G over flap, pm, knit across 31 instep sts from Rnd 21: (K2tog) around. 9 sts.
yarn B strand, P1, bring yarn B over holder, pm, pick up and knit 14 sts
yarn G strand, P1; rep from * to last st, along opposite side of heel flap, K9, FINISHING
bring yarn G strand over yarn B strand, pm for beg of round. Cut yarn, draw end through rem sts,
P1. 78 sts. tighten and secure.
Weave in all ends neatly on WS.
Work rounds 1-10 of Chart A. When knitting the next rnd (FOR THIS Gently block to measurements,
ROUND ONLY), knit the sts that you following any yarn care instructions
Next rnd: (K1B, K1G) around. picked up at each side of the heel flap on the ball band.

Leftover Party Socks
TENSION YARN STOCKISTS

24 (22) sts to 10cm over patt on 2.5mm Rauma www.raumagarn.no This pattern is taken
(3mm) needles Jamieson & Smith 01595 693579 from the new book
www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk Nina’s Favorite
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES Mittens & Socks From
Medium: Set of 2.5mm (UK 13-12/US 1-2) SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Around Norway by
double-pointed needles (DPNs) K1A (B) etc: K1 in yarn A (B) etc. Nina Granlund Sæther (Trafalgar
Large: Set of 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) double- Square Books). Available in the UK
pointed needles (DPNs) from 14th July priced £22.95 from
30m (60m) extra strong reinforcing www.quillerpublishing.com
thread, in a shade to match yarn C
CHARTS Latvian braids are

Chart A worked around the
top of the socks
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
10 5
Chart B
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
10 5
Chart C
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
10 5
KEY
Yarn A
Yarn B
Yarn C
Yarn D
Yarn E
Yarn F
Yarn G
Purl
Set of 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) double-pointed
1 2 3
TO FIT needles (DPNs), or short-circumference
FOOT 20 22 23 cm
circular needles
CIRCUMFERENCE
8 8½ 9 in Stitch markers
18½ 20 21½ cm
ACTUAL FOOT
CIRCUMFERENCE TENSION
7¼ 8 8½ in
33 sts and 44 rnds to 10cm over st st using
2.25mm needles
YARN
Ginger Pink Exmoor Sock (4ply weight; YARN STOCKISTS
60% Exmoor Blueface wool, 20% Ginger Pink
Corriedale wool, 10% Zwartbles wool, www.gingerpinkyarns.com
CAROLINE BIRKETT 10% nylon; 400m/437yds per 100g skein)
Buckwheat Goldenrod; 1 x 100g skein For general abbreviations, see p89 of the
main magazine
THESE SOCKS, designed by Caroline SOCK Row 4: Sl 1 wyib, (S1 wyib, K1) to end.
Birkett, have a textured band around CUFF
the upper leg, which is created by Using 2.25mm needles, cast on Size 3 only
working a simple lace pattern. The 60 (66:70) sts. Row 1 (WS): Sl 1 wyif, P to end.
rest of the leg and foot are knitted in Row 2 (RS): *Sl 1 wyib, K1; rep from * to
a stretchy ribbing, while the heel is Pm and join to work in the rnd, taking end.
strengthened with the Eye of the care not to twist sts. Row 3: As Row 1.
Partridge stitch pattern. Caroline’s Row 4: Sl 1 wyib, *S1 wyib, K1; rep from
design is knitted in a plant-dyed yarn Rib rnd 1: *K1, P1; rep from * to end. * to last st, K1.
from Ginger Pink, called Exmoor Rep Rib rnd 1 until piece meas 4cm.
Sock. It’s a blend of British wools All sizes
with a touch of nylon for durability. Sizes 1 and 3 only Rep last 4 rows another 6 (7:8) times.
Knit 2 rnds.
Size 1 only
STITCH PATTERN Size 2 only Work Rows 1 and 2 once more.
MAIN PATTERN Knit 2 rnds, K2tog first two stitches on
(worked over 5 sts) first rnd. All sizes
Rnd 1: Knit. -(65:-) sts. Work Row 1 once more.
Rnd 2: K3, P1, K1.
Rnd 3: K2, P1, K1, P1. LEG TURN HEEL
Rnd 4: P2, K3. Next rnd: Work Rnd 1 of Main Pattern, Row 1 (RS): Sl 1wyib, K16 (17: 19), SSK,
Rnd 5: As Rnd 3. working 5-st repeat 12 (13:14) times. K1, turn
Rnd 6: As Rnd 2. Row 2 (WS): Sl 1 wyif, P4 (4:5), P2tog, P1,
Rnd 7: Knit. Cont in patt as set, working Rnds 2-24 of turn,
Rnd 8: K3, yo, SSK. Main Pattern, then Rnds 1-7 once more. Row 3 (RS): Sl 1 wyib, K to 1 st before gap,
Rnd 9: Knit. SSK, K1, turn.
Rnd 10: SSK, K3, yo. Next rnd: K1 (0:1), *P2, K3; rep from * to Row 4 (WS): Sl 1 wyif, P to 1 st before
Rnd 11: Knit. last 4 (0:4) sts, P2 (0:2), K2 (0:2). gap, P2tog, P1, turn.
Rnd 12: Yo, SSK, K3. Rep last rnd until piece meas 16cm or Rep last 2 rows until all sts are worked,
Rnd 13: Knit. desired length from cast-on edge. missing the final K1 and P1 on Sizes 1
Rnd 14: As Rnd 2. and 3.
Rnd 15: As Rnd 3. HEEL FLAP
Rnd 16: P2, K3. Patt 29 (32:34), turn and work the heel Next row (RS): K17 (19:20).
Rnd 17: As Rnd 3. back and forth over rem 31 (33:36) sts.
Rnd 18: As Rnd 2. Stitches are slipped purlwise unless GUSSET
Rnd 19: Knit. otherwise specified. Set-up rnd: Pick up and knit 15 (16:18)
Rnd 20: K2, K2tog, yo, K1. sts along side of heel flap, pm, work held
Rnd 21: Knit. Sizes 1 and 2 only 29 (32:34) instep sts in patt as set, pm,
Rnd 22: K1, K2tog, yo, K2. Row 1 (WS): Sl 1 wyif, P to end. pick up and knit 15 (16:18) sts along side
Rnd 23: Knit. Row 2 (RS): (Sl 1 wyib, K1) to last st, K1. of heel flap, K8 (9:10), pm for beg of rnd.
Rnd 24: K2tog, yo, K3. Row 3: As Row 1. 76 (83:90) sts.

CHART KEY
24
23 Knit
22
21
20
Purl
19
18 Yo
17
16
15 K2tog
14
13
12 SSK
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
5
Next rnd: K to 3 (4:3) sts before mrk,

K2tog, K1 (2:1), slm, work instep patt to
mrk, slm, K1 (2:1), SSK, K to end.
2 sts dec’d.
Next rnd: K to mrk, slm, work instep
patt to mrk, slm, K to end.
Rep last 2 rnds until 60 (65:70) sts
remain.
Cont as set, working sole sts in st st
and instep sts in patt until sock meas
18 (19:20) cm from heel turn, or 4cm
less than desired foot length.
TOE
Size 2 only
Next rnd: K2tog, K to end.
- (64:-) sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Sizes 1 and 3 only

Knit 3 (-:2) rnds.
All sizes
SHAPE TOE
Rnd 1: *K to 3 sts before mrk, K2tog,
K1, slm, K1, SSK, rep from * once more,
K to end. 4 sts dec’d.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rep last 2 rnds another 5 (5:4) times.
36 (40:50) sts.
Rep Rnd 1 another 2 (3:5) times.
28 (28:30) sts.
Using Kitchener st, graft remaining

toe sts closed, with 14 (14:15) sts each
for sole and instep.
MAKING UP
The lower leg and
Weave in ends and block carefully with
foot are worked
a light steam, following any yarn care in ribbing
instructions on the ball band.

Buckwheat

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