Creative Knitting Issue 54

Creative Knitting just keeps getting better! This year sees the launch of a fresh new look for the magazine, as well as clearer, easy-to-follow patterns and colour-coded sizing. Each issue features more than 25 designs echoing the latest fashions, homewares and accessories.

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IN THIS ISSUE

WELCOME

With the colder days disappearing, we now move into spring with some great ideas for you to knit. With all the latest styles and fashion ideas, we have some fantastic patterns for you in our 2016 spring issue. With the beach the place to be during spring, we have some fabulous knits for you to create. If it is a sarong or a top on the perfect beach day, we have a heap of ideas in this issue that will be perfect for your next break. There are great ideas to knit for the kids and babies too. If you’re looking for something a little different there are some amazing knits for cushions, blankets and bathroom accessories in this issue. We are sure there are some great ideas just for you…

1 min.

WOMEN

RIBBED TOP

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 5, 6, 7, 7 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton 254 Paisley Needles 3.25mm knitting needles Tension 27 sts by 30 rows over of K3, P1 rib on 3.25mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE K1, P1 RIB Row 1: RS - K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form K1, P1 rib patt. Rep these 2 rows. K3, P1 RIB Row 1: RS - K3, *P1, K3; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - P3, *K1, P3; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form K3, P1 rib patt. Rep these 2 rows. FRONT Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 91 (99, 107, 115) sts. Work 10 rows K1, P1 rib. Now work in K3, P1 rib patt until length (from beg) measures 14cm ending on…

2 min.

WOMEN

COWL

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 x 100g balls Katia Azteca Needles 1 pair 9.00mm (UK 00) knitting needles Wool needle Measurements Width (approx) 35 cm Circumference 110 cm Special Abbreviations K1B = knit into next st one row below, slipping both sts off needle together. Tension Correct tension is not essential for this cowl. MEASUREMENTS WORKING PATTERN COWL Using 9.00mm needles, cast on 35 sts. Row 1 : (RS) - P1, * K1, P1, rep from * to end. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Beg Patt Row 1 : (RS) – P1, * K1B, P1, rep from * to end. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Last 2 rows form patt. Cont in patt until work measures 110cm from beg, ending with a 2nd row. Cast off in patt. MAKING UP Do not press. Using mattress st seam, join cast on and…

1 min.

WOMEN

CROPPED CARDIGAN

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 5, 5, 6, 6, 7 balls 100gm Panda Minky Plush in 209 Legion Blue 5 buttons Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 5.00mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension 19 sts by 25 rows over stocking st, on 5.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 73 (79, 83, 87, 93) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 4 times. 10 rows rib in all. Change to 5.00mm needles. Work in stocking st, beg with a knit row until Back measures 18 (21, 25, 25, 25) cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape Armholes Cast off 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 67 (71, 75, 77, 81) sts. Dec one…

5 min.

WOMEN

CHEVRON SCARF AND SARONG

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn Scarf 3 x balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in Colour A 256 Bisque Sarong 4 x balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in Colour A 253 Kiwi 4 x balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in Colour B 251 Shamrock 1 x balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in Colour C 252 Blush 1 x balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in Colour D 215 Tigerlily 1 x balls 50g Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in Colour E 258 Azul Needles 4.00mm knitting needles Tension 26 sts by 28 rows over Chevron pattern on 4.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE Chevron Pattern Multiple of 12 plus 1 Row 1: RS - *K1, yo, K4, sl1, K2tog, psso, K4, yo; rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: WS -…

1 min.

KIDS

TRIANGLE MOTIF CARDI AND HAT

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 1, 2, 2, 2, balls 100gm Patons Big Baby 4ply in 2570 Mauve 3 buttons Hat 1 ball 100gm Patons Big Baby 4ply Needles 3.50mm crochet hook Wool sewing needle Tension 22tr by 12 rows over treble fabric, on 3.50mm hook to 10cm. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE CARDI TRIANGLE (MAKE 12) Note: Australian/UK terninology used throughout. Using 3.50mm hook, make 4ch. Row 1: Miss 3ch (counts as 1tr), 3tr in last ch. 4tr. Row 2: 3ch, 2tr in first tr, 1tr in each tr to last st, 2tr in top of turning chain. 7tr. Rep 2nd row 11 (14-16-18) times. 40 (49-55-61) tr. Fasten off. MAKING UP Do not press. Triangles are joined with a row of dc, using 3.50mm hook. Follow triangle placement in assembly diagram (page 16) and work dc with WS together through both thicknesses. Join 6 triangles to form Back and 3…

4 min.