Sommaire pour Issue 83 de Creative Knitting

STITCH GUIDE FRONT & BACK (MAKE 2). Using 3.25mm needles cast on 90(102, 110, 122) sts. Row 1: RS – K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS – P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form K2, P2 rib patt. Rep these 2 rows until band measures: Version 1 – 10cm Version 2 – 20cm, ending on a WS row. Change to 4.00mm needles. Working in St st, work straight until length (from beg) measures Version 1 – 40cm, or Version 2 – 50cm, ending on a WS row. Shape armholes RS – Cast off 5(6, 5, 6) sts at beg next 2 rows. 80(90, 100, 110) sts. Next Row: RS dec - K2, K2tog, K to last 4 sts, sl 1,…

TUNIC TOP (WORKED SEAMLESSLY IN ONE PIECE) Using 6.00mm circular needle, cast on 200 (218, 236, 254, 272) sts. Join to work in rounds, taking care not to twist cast-on edge. Purl 2 rounds. Work in stocking st (every round knit) for 7cm. Beg Shaping Next Round: Dec, * K21 (24, 27, 30, 33), Dec, K49 (52, 55, 58, 61), Dec, K21 (24, 27, 30, 33) *, Dec, rep from * to * once. 188 (206, 224, 242, 260) sts. Knit 19 rounds. Next Round: Dec, * K19 (22, 25, 28, 31), Dec, K47 (50, 53, 56, 59), Dec, K19 (22, 25, 28, 31) *, Dec, rep from * to * once. 176 (194, 212, 230, 248) sts. Cont dec in this manner, working 2 less sts between dec in…

STITCH GUIDE SQUARES GARTER STITCH SQUARE Using 4.00mm needles cast on 24 sts; work in g st until work measures 10cm. Cast off. VERY NARROW STRIPED SQUARE Using 4.00mm needles and first colour, cast on 24 sts. Row 1: RS - Knit. Row 2: K1, P to last st, K1. These 2 rows set the sts – first and last st of every row worked as a K st with all other sts in st st. Continue as now set in stripes as follows:-Join in second colour. Using second colour, work 2 rows. Last 4 rows form stripe sequence (of 2 rows using each colour). Continue in stripes for a further 28 rows, finishing on a wrong side row. (Square should measure 10cm) Cast off. NARROW STRIPED SQUARE Using 4.00mm…

WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 95(105, 115, 125) sts. Row 1: RS – K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form Moss st. Rep these 2 rows, 4 times. 10 rows Moss st. Change to 4.00mm needles. Working in St st for rem, work 10 rows straight. Shape bodice RS – dec: K20 (23, 26, 29), sl1, K1, psso, K to last 22(25, 28, 31) sts, K2tog, K20 (23, 26, 29). This row sets patt for dec. Dec 2 sts as set on foll 4th rows, 6 times. 81(91, 101, 111) sts. Work 3 rows straight. RS – inc: K21 (24, 27, 30), M1, K to last 21(24, 27, 30) sts,…

STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 90(102, 114, 126) sts. Working in St st throughout, work 46 rows straight. Shape armholes RS – Cast off 5(6, 7, 8) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 80(90, 100, 110) sts. RS dec – Dec 1 st at each end of this row, then foll alt rows, 3(5, 7, 9) times. 72(78, 84, 90) sts, 9(13, 17, 21) armhole shaping rows. Work 49(49, 47, 47) rows straight. Shape right back neck and shoulders RS – K 22(24, 26, 28), turn, place rem 50(54, 58, 62) sts on a holder. Work each side of neck separately. WS – Dec 1 st at neck edge of this row, and foll 3 rows, at the same time, cast off 6(7, 7, 8) sts…

STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 4.00mm hook and M, make 4ch. Foundation row: Miss 3ch (counts as 1tr), yoh, insert hook under 2 strands of next ch, draw lp through, yoh and draw through 1 lp (ch made), (yoh and draw through 2 lps) twice (tr made), * yoh, insert hook under 2 strands of ch made, draw lp through, yoh and draw through 1 lp (ch made), (yoh and draw through 2 lps) twice (tr made), rep from * 45 (49, 53, 57, 61) times. 48 (52, 56, 60, 64) sts. Row 1: (1dc, 1ch) in first st (counts as 1tr throughout), 1tr in each st to end. 48 (52, 56, 60, 64) tr. Rep last row 14 (16, 18, 20, 24) times. 16 (18, 20, 22, 26) rows in…

STITCH GUIDE BODICE BACK Using 4.00mm hook and Black, make 3ch. Foundation row: Miss 2ch (counts as 1dc), insert hook in next ch, draw lp through, yoh and draw through 1 lp (ch made), yoh and draw through 2 lps (dc made), * insert hook in ch made, draw lp through, yoh and draw through 1 lp (ch made), yoh and draw through 2 lps (dc made), rep from * 41 (45, 49, 53) times. 44 (48, 52, 56) dc. Row 1: (1dc, 1ch) in first st (counts as 1tr), 1tr in each st to end. 44 (48, 52, 56) tr. Rep last row 3 (0, 0, 3) times. Shape Armholes Row 1: Sl st in each of first 4 (4, 5, 5) tr, (1dc, 1ch) in next tr, Dec,…

BEGINNER'S TOOL KIT PINS Plastic-head pins are useful for checking tension and blocking out items. Pins with coloured heads are best because they do not get lost in your work. ROW COUNTER A row counter is helpful for keeping track of rows worked, particularly where increases, decreases or other kinds of patterning occur. KNITTING IN ELASTIC Elastic yarn prevents sagging in cuffs, collars and waists. You can work it in with knitting yarn on knitted or crocheted garments. KNITTING NEEDLES Knitting needles are made from plastic, aluminium or wood and come in varying lengths and widths. Straight needles come in pairs and doublepointed needles come in sets of four. TAPE MEASURE A basic tape measure is essential for checking your garment measurements. STITCH GAUGE A stitch gauge is a flat…

STITCH GUIDE Modular structure of the bag allows you to change the size to your liking. Corners will be referred to as North, South East and West for each square BASIC SQUARE: Cast on 35 st using the backward loop method Row 1 all WS rows: s1, knit to the last stitch, p1. Row 2: s1, k15, sk2p, k15, p1. 33 sts Row 4: s1, k14, sk2p, k14, p1. 31 sts Row 6: s1, k13, sk2p, k13, p1. 29 sts Row 8: s1, k12, sk2p, k12, p1. 27 sts Row 10: s1 k11, sk2p, k11, p1. 25 sts Row 12: s1 k10, sk2p, k10, p1. 23 sts Row 14: s1, k9, sk2p, k9, p1. 21 sts Row 16: s1, k8, sk2p, k8, p1. 19 sts Row 18: s1, k7, sk2p,…

STITCH GUIDE Candelabra Pattern Panel: Row 1: (RS) KnitRow 2: Purl (every alt row Purl). Row 3: Knit Row 5: K4, k2tog, yf, k1, yf, sl 1, k1 psso, k4 Row 7: K3, k2tog, yf, k3, yf, sl1 k1, psso, k3 Row 9: k2, (k2tog, yf) twice, k1 (yf, sl1, k1, psso) twice, k2 Row 11: K1, (k2tog, yf) twice, k3, (yf, sl 1, k1, psso) twice, k1 Row 13: (K2tog, yf) 3 times, k1, (yf, sl 1, k1, psso) 3 times Row 14: Purl. Repeat these 14 rows to make Candelabra Panel Work Front first. FRONT Using 3.75mm needles cast on 91(105, 115) stitches. Row 1; K1, P1, cont to end of row. Work a further 17 rows in rib. Row 1: RS - Using 4.00mm needles knit row.…

STITCH GUIDE CENTRE PANEL (MAKE 2 ALIKE) Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 46 (54, 58, 66, 70) sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 5 times, dec 0 (2, 0, 2, 0) sts evenly across last ro. 46 (52, 58, 64, 70) sts, 12 rows rib in all. Beg Diamond Patt Row 1: RS - P4 (7, 4, 7, 4), C2R, * P10, C2R, rep from * to last 4 (7, 4, 7, 4) sts, P4 (7, 4, 7, 4). Row 2: K4 (7, 4, 7, 4), P2, * K10, P2, rep from * to last 4 (7, 4, 7, 4) sts, K4 (7, 4, 7, 4). Row 3: P3…

WORKING PATTERN BACK (**)With 4.00mm needles cast on 100 (111, 122, 133) sts. Foundation Row: WS - Knit. Row 1: RS - Knit. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: *(K1, yo) twice, (p2tog) 4 times, yo, k1, yo; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 4: Purl. Rep last 4 rows 2 (2, 3, 3) times more. Cont in Stst until piece measures 10cm from beg, end with a WS row. Dec 1 st each end next RS row, then every 16th row 2 (3, 4, 4) times more. 94 (103, 112, 123) sts. Stst straight until back measures 29 (33, 37, 42) cm from beg, end with a WS row. Size 8 years only Next Row: RS - K26; (skp, k3) twice, (skp, k2) 3 times; (k2tog, k2) twice,…

BAG Using 4.50mm needles cast on 16sts. Row 1: knit Row 2: purl Repeat these 2 rows (stocking stitch) until works measures 27cm ending with a 2nd row. Cast off. HANDLE Using 4.50mm dp needles cast on 4 sts—make an icord 90cm long. Cast off. OR Using 4.50mm crochet hook and yarn double make a cord 90cm long. MAKING UP Fold bag in half and sew side seams. Attach handle. How to make an icord: Cast on 4 stitches. Knit one row. Slide work to other end of needle, without turning, and knit another row, pulling the yarn firmly around the back of work. Continue in this manner for desired length. Cast off. Knitting Yarns by Mail114 Fox and Fanckes Rd Boolarra Sth, Vic Ph: 0408 992 927www.knittingyarns.com.au MEASUREMENTS SIZE…

WORKING PATTERN Flower Motif – make 18 squares in each colour (36 squares in total) ch 5, join with a slst to form a ring. Round 1: Ch3 (counts as 1st tr), 2 tr, ch1, *3tr, ch1* repeat* to * 2 more times join with SlSt into first ch3 Round 2: *ch5, dc in next ch1 sp, ch5, sk next tr, dc in next tr. Rep from * around ending with slst in beg dc. Round 3: slst in next ch5 lp, ch1, 7dc in same lp, 7 dc in each remaining lp around, join in beg dc, finish off colour b. Round 4: slst over to dc in centre dc of any 7-dc group, ch 7, *dc in centre dc on next 7 dc group, ch 7, rep from…

RABBIT FRONT HEAD First Section Using 4.00mm needles and st st throughout. Cast on 1 st Row 1: RS - Knit into front and back of st. 2 sts. Inc 1 st at beg of next row. 3 sts. Inc 1 st at each end of next row. 5 sts. Inc 1 st at end of next row. 6 sts. Break yarn and leave these sts on a st holder. SECOND SECTION Cast on 1 st. Row 1: RS - Knit into front and back of st. 2 sts. Inc 1 st at beg of next row. 3 sts. Inc 1 st at each end of next row. 5 sts. Inc 1 st at end of next row. 6 sts. Join Sections Row 5: RS - Work across 6 sts…

STITCH GUIDE Using 9.00mm needles, and two yarns together, cast on 32 sts. Row 1: RS - Knit to end. Row 2: WS - Knit to end. Row 3: RS - Knit to end. Row 4: RS - Purl to end. Repeat Rows 3 and 4 (Stocking Stitch) until scarf measures 114cm and ending on a RS row. Repeat Row 2 and 3. Cast off. Sew in ends using needle and thread to secure. Jo Sharpwww.josharppatterns.com MEASUREMENTS SIZE: 116 CM LONG X 24 CM WIDE SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in shade 255 Siren 2 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in shade 250 Fog Needles 9.00mm knitting needles Tension 12.5sts by 10 rows over Stocking stitch…

STITCH GUIDE GARTER STITCH SHAWL When working the cast-off 6 sts steps ensure that cast-off is not tight. Cast on 5 sts. Knit 2 rows. Next Row: RS - K1, M1, k to end.**K 1 row. Next Row: RS - K1, M1, k to end. ** Rep from ** to ** until a total of 20 sts on needle. Next Row: WS - Cast off 6 sts, k to end - 14 sts. Next Row: RS - K1, M1, k to end.**K 1 row. Next Row: RS - K1, M1, k to end. ** Rep from ** to ** until a total of 26 sts on needle. Next Row: WS - Cast off 6 sts, k to end - 20 sts. Next Row: RS - K1, M1, k to end.**K…

STITCH GUIDE With 10.00mm needles cast on 18 stitches. Row 1: *K1, yrn, P1, yon, repeat from * to last two stitches, K1, yrn, P1. Row 2: Work as 1st row dropping the yrn & yon on each stitch, remembering that the SECOND stitch on this row will not have a yrn. Continue until enough yarn remains to cast off and sew up. MAKING UP Sew cast on and cast off edges together, weave in ends. Note: Place stitch maker or scrap yarn onto any loop of 3rd row, to mark right side of work. Nundle Woollen Mill 1 Oakenville St Nundle, NSW Phone: 1300 686 353www.nundle.com store.nundlewoollenmill.com.au SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 hank Nundle Woollen Mill 20 ply yarn Needles 10.00mm needles Wool sewing needle Stitch…

GETTING STARTED Pattern row: K1, * yfwd, k2 tog repeat from * to end of row. WORKING PATTERN Using 6.00mm needles cast on 41 stitches loosely. Work in pattern for 84 cm. Cast off loosely. MAKING UP Using a flat seam sew cast off edge to cast on edge. Sew in ends. Gather cowl in the palm of your hand along seam and pull cowl down and twist slightly at the same time. This will relax the fibres and allow the cowl to drape softly. Knitting Yarns by Mail 114 Fox and Fanckes Rd Boolarra Sth, Vic Ph: 0408 992 927 www.knittingyarns.com.au MEASUREMENTS SIZE: 42CM LONG X 20CM WIDE SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 skeins Debbie Bliss 100% Pure Silk Needles and tools 6.00mm knitting needles Wool…

STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 4.00mm needles cast on 73 (87, 101, 115, 129) sts. Starting with a Knit row, work in st st throughout as follows:- Work 16 (16, 14, 14, 16) rows, finishing on a WS row. Shape Body Counting in from both ends of last row, miss first 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) sts and place marker on next st, miss next 17 (21, 25, 29, 33) sts and place another marker on next st – there should be 4 markers in total and there should be 17 (21, 25, 29, 33) sts between markers at centre of row. Next Row: RS – *K to within 1 st of marker, sl 1, K2tog (marked st is first of these 2 sts), psso, rept from * 3 times more,…

THE SCARF Cast on 40 (or multiple of 13 + 1) sts. Row 1: RS - *k 1, y o, k 4, k 2 tog, sl 1, k1, psso, k 4, yo, * k 1 to end. Row 2 and all WS rows: purl. Continue working two rows pattern until most of the yarn is used, or the desired length is reached. Cast off loosely. MAKING UP Darn in ends. This project will need blocking and gentle pressing to maintain a rectangular shape. The ends of the scarf will naturally form a ‘wave’ shape. KnitalpacaPh: 03 5235 9208 www.knitalpaca.com.au MEASUREMENTS SIZE: 160CM LONG X 25CM WIDE SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 ball Knitalpaca ‘Suri Indulgence’ Australian Alpaca yarn Needles 8 mm needles Needle size is not critical:…

STITCH GUIDE BODY Garment is worked in one piece to underarms. Using 4.00mm circular needle, cast on 288 (306, 324, 342, 360) sts. Row 1: RS - K1, p2, k3, p1, k1, p2, k1, p1; *k3, p2, k2, p2, k3, p1, k1, p2, k1, p1; rep from * to last 6 sts, k3, p2, k1. Row 2: P1, k2, p3; *k1, p1, k2, p1, k1, p3, k2, p2, k2, p3; rep from * to last 12 sts, k1, p1, k2, p1, k1, p3, k2, p1. Rep these 2 rows 3 times more. Beg Main Body Row 1: RS - K6, p6, *k12, p6; rep from * to last 6 sts, k6. Row 2: P6; *k6, p12; rep from * to last 12 sts; k6, p6. Rep last 2 rows until…

STITCH GUIDE In the photograph shown, the rib around the arm hole is not visible, as it has rolled under. FRONT Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 90(98, 106, 114) sts. Work in k2, p2 rib for 2cm, ending on a WS row. Change to 4.00mm needles. Cont working in st st, beg with a knit row. Work 4 rows. Next Row: RS dec – Dec 1 st at each end next row, then 1 st each end foll 6th row, then foll 4th rows, 3 times 80(88, 96, 104)sts. Cont straight until front (incl band), measures 12(13, 13, 14) cm, ending on a WS row. Next Row: RS inc – Inc 1 st each end next row, then on foll 10th rows, twice, then on foll 8th rows, 3 times…

WORKING PATTERN With 3.75mm needles, cast on 91 (103) sts. Row 1: RS - K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: P1; *k1, p1; rep from* to end. Rep these 2 rows 3 times more. Change to 4.00mm needles. Beg Main Pattern Stst 2 rows. Row 3: RS - *K2, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Beg with a p row on WS, Stst 3 rows. Row 7: RS - *K2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k2tog, yo, k1. Row 8: Purl. Rep these 8 rows until piece measures 12 (14) cm from beg; end with a row 4 or 8 of patt. Shape Top Next Row: RS - K1 (3); (k2tog, k8) 9 (10) times. 82 (93) sts.…

WORKING PATTERN BACK With 3.75mm needles, cast on 89 (95, 103, 111, 115, 121) sts. K1, p1 rib for 7 rows. Next Row: WS - Purl. Change to 4.00mm needles. Beg Lace Panels Row 1: RS - K25 (28, 32, 36, 38, 41) sts; place marker, p3; (skp, k4, yo, k3, yo, k4, k2tog, p3, place marker) twice; k25 (28, 32, 36, 38, 41) sts. Row 2: P25 (28, 32, 36, 38, 41) sts; k3; (p15, k3) twice; p25 (28, 32, 36, 38, 41) sts. Row 3: K25 (28, 32, 36, 38, 41) sts; p3; (skp, k5, yo, k1, yo, k5, k2tog, p3, place marker) twice; k25 (28, 32, 36, 38, 41) sts. Rows 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 & 18: P25 (28, 32, 36, 38, 41) sts;…

STITCH GUIDE BACK With 3.75mm needles, cast on 89 (95, 103, 111, 115, 121) sts. Row 1: RS - K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1. Row 3: P1; *k1, p1; rep from* to end. Row 4: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Rep rows 1 & 2 once more. Change to 4mm needles. BEG RIDGED EYELET Row 1: RS - Knit. Row 2: Knit. Row 3: Knit. Row 4: WS - *P2tog, yo; rep from * to last st, p1. Row 5 - Knit. Row 6: Knit. Row 7: Knit. Row 8: Purl. Rep these 8 rows 4 times more. Cont in Stst until piece measures 29cm from beg, end with a WS row.…