Creative Knitting Issue 47

A lot of people have difficulty knitting during the summer months. Most think you’re crazy because your knitting and many knitters find it hard to find the time to spend on their favourite hobby. The key to it all is it is a hobby and we should always find some time for knitting. I hope you find some clever knitting patterns this issue for you to make up during summer. There are a heap of ideas this issue for you to create. Cool, casual knits that suit not only this season but are perfect for autumn too. There are ideas for the kids and some great additions for the kid’s bedroom and a fabulous toy to make. Every pattern comes complete with step by step instructions which have been carefully checked…

SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn Version 1: 6, 6, 7, 8 balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in shade 221 Carmen Version 2: 6, 6, 7, 8 balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in shade 227 Putty Needles 3.25mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Tension 22.5 sts by 30 rows over St st on 4.00mm needles to 10cm 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…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4 balls of Noro Taiyo or similar worsted weight yarn Needles 5.00mm needles for the body 4.00mm circulars for I-cord finishing Tension Gauge not important Special abbreviations Sk2p – Slip 1, k2tog, pass sl st over Ssk – slip as to knit, slip as to knit, slip back to the left needle, knit 2 together through the back loop. 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,…

SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1 hank Nundle Woollen Mill 20 ply yarn Needles 10.00mm needles Wool sewing needle Stitch marker or scrap piece of yarn Tension This pattern does not require a correct tension 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. Nundle Woollen Mill 1 Oakenville St Nundle, NSW Phone: 1300 686 353 www.nundle.comstore.nundlewoollenmill.com.au Note: Place stitch maker or scrap yarn onto any loop of 3rd row, to mark right side of work.…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2, 3, 3, 3, 3 balls 50gm Patons Embrace Merino 2ply in shade 910 Petrol Needles 6.00mm double-pointed knitting needles 5.00mm double-pointed knitting needles 6.00mm circular knitting needle 60cm long Stitch-holder Wool sewing needle Tension 19 sts by 25 rows over stocking st on 6.00mm needles to 10cm Note: This tunic is worked on larger needles and at a looser tension than usually recommended for this yarn. Special abbreviation Dec = Slip next 2 sts knitways onto right-hand needle, K1, p2sso. 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,…

SKILL LEVEL intermediate WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 4, 4, 5 balls 50g balls Lumina Yarn in shade 810 Sin Needles 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles 3.75mm circular needle 3.75mm pair double pointed needles Tension 22.5 sts by 30 rows over stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles to 10cm STITCH GUIDE Candelabra Pattern Panel: Row 1: (RS) Knit Row 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,…