Creative Knitting Issue 52

Welcome to autumn and welcome to another issue of Creative Knitting. There are over 30 projects and ideas for you to choose from in this issue. Everything from hats and scarves through to jumpers and cardigans. There are ideas for all seasons but most patterns this issue are perfect for autumn and winter. We hope you find some inspiring patterns for you to create with this issue of Creative Knitting. Each pattern has easy to follow step-by-step instructions to make your knitting experience even more enjoyable. Please send us a photograph of any ideas you have made from the magazine as we would love to see your work. So, get your photos in for the chance to win some great prizes! Send your photos and a brief description, including the issue you have…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 3, 3, 4 balls 50gm Filatura Di Crosa Zara Plus in shade 50 – hat 4, 5, 6 balls 50gm Filatura Di Crosa Zara Plus in shade 53 - scarf Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 5.00mm knitting needles Tension 18 sts by 24 rows over Stst on 5.00mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations M1p – purl into back of strand between last st worked and next st on left hand needle STITCH GUIDE SLOUCHY HAT With 4.00mm needles, cast on 90 (96, 102) sts. K1, p1 rib for 11 rows. Next Row: WS - P5 (4, 2), M1p; (p10 (8, 7), M1p) 8 (11, 14) times; p5 (4, 2). 99 (108, 117) sts. Change to 5.00mm needles. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS - *K1, p1, k3, p4; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - *K4, p3, k1, p1; rep…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn Cowl 2 Hanks 50gm Amuri DK 8ply in shade #2038 Fingerless gloves 1 Hank 50gm Amuri DK 8ply in shade #2038 Needles And Tools Cowl 4.50mm knitting needles or longer circular needle Fingerless gloves 3.25mm knitting needles 3.75mm knitting needles 2 markers Special Abbreviations skp – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over; yo – yarn over needle to make new stitch. Tension 22 sts over Pattern on 4.50mm needles to 10cm Cowl 23 sts over Stst on 3.75mm needles to 10cm Fingerless gloves WORKING PATTERN COWL With 4.50mm needles, cast on 171 sts. Row 1: RS - Knit all sts. Row 2: Knit all sts. Rep last 2 rows once more. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS - K1; *skp, k9, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1. 145 sts. Row 2: WS…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 13, 15, 17, 18, 20 balls 50g Cleckheaton Country Merino 8 ply in Cameo 2336 Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 3.25mm set double-pointed knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. STITCH GUIDE NOTE – If sleeve length is altered, yarn quantity may need to be adjusted. FRONT Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 63 (69, 75, 79, 85) sts. Beg Rib Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows twice, then 1st row once. Row 8: Cast on one st (seam st), P1, rib 11 (13, 13, 15, 17), * P2tog, K2tog, rib 14 (16, 18, 18, 20), rep from * once, P2tog, K2tog, rib to end. 58 (64,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8 Hanks 50gm Amuri DK 8ply shade #2039 Needles and Tools 4.00mm knitting needles 3.75mm knitting needles for straps 11 markers Special Abbreviations skp - slip 1 st, knit 1 st, pass slipped st over; W&T – wrap and turn (slip next st to right-hand needle, bring yarn around it and transfer back to left-hand needle, turn piece ready to work in opposite direction with yarn ready to k or p as established). Tension 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4.00mm needles, cast on 94 (100, 106, 112, 118, 124) sts. Row 1: RS - *K4, p2; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4. Row 2: P4, *k2, p4; rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 5 times more. Next…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 5 balls 50g 8ply Rare Yarns Needles 4.00mm circular needle 80cm Wool sewing needle Tension As per 8ply Rare Yarns STITCH GUIDE Note - This garment is knitted in rounds not rows. With 4.00mm Circular needle cast on 196 sts for neck edge. Place a stitch holder on the needle to keep track of rounds for counting. Beg with a K row, knit 6 rounds. PATTERN Next Round: Purl 2 rounds Next Knit 2 rounds. These four rows form the pattern and are repeated throughout the garment. Pattern for 8 more rounds finishing on a knit round. Shaping for hood Decrease rounds *P5, P2 tog; repeat from * to end of round. 168 sts Next Round: Pattern for 11 rounds Next Round: decrease *P4, P2 tog; repeat from * to end of round. 140sts Next Rounds: Pattern for another…