Creative Knitting Issue 57

In this issue of Creative Knitting we have a selection of knitting patterns from some of the best and most well-known designers in Australia. All the yarns used in our patterns are available from your local knitting shop or online. We hope you enjoy the fabulous selection we have lined up for you. As winter is a favourite time for knitting, we have ideas for all the family. From babies and kids, all the way through to grown-ups. With ideas for the home that includes a beautiful bag and the cutest teapot cover you will ever see, the patterns in this issue will keep you knitting through the colder months. Every pattern is carefully prepared with instructions and our comprehensive glossary with knitting guide and abbreviations will make your knitting experience…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 12, 13, 15, 17 balls 50gm Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton 249 Mareschino 6 x 10mm buttons Needles and tools 5.00mm knitting needles 5.00mm circular needle 80cm long 3 stitch holders Tension 18 sts by 24 rows over Stocking st on 5.00mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS BACK Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 75 (81, 93, 99) sts. Next Row: RS - Knit 2 rows. Next Row: RS - K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. Next Row: WS - P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows once. Now working in St st, work 20 rows straight. Shape bodice Next Row: RS - (inc) Inc 1 st at each end of this and foll 18 (12, 18, 12) th row, 2 (3, 2, 3) times. 81 (89, 99, 107) sts, 37 shaping rows. Work 9 (11, 13, 15) rows straight. Shape armholes Next Row: RS…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 8, 9, 11 balls 50gm Patons Bluebell Merino 5ply in Dove Grey 4328 Small quantity of Cream and Yellow embroidery thread or tapestry wool 1 button Needles and Tools 3.75mm knitting needles 3 stitch holders Wool sewing needle 3.50mm crochet hook Tension 26 sts by 35 rows over stocking st, on 3.75mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations inc twice = work into front, then back, then front again of next st. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 91 (105, 117) sts. Knit 5 rows garter st (first row is WS). Row 6: K3 (3, 9), * inc in next st, K11 (13, 13), rep from * to last 4 (4, 10) sts, inc in next st, K3 (3, 9). 99 (113, 125) sts. Knit 1 row. Beg Patt Row 1: P9 (16, 2), * K1, P19, rep from * to last 10 (17, 3)…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 2 balls Noro Silk Garden Needles and Tools 7.00mm crochet hook Tension Not critical to project MEASUREMENTS SIZE ONE SIZE FITS ALL WORKING PATTERN Using 7.00mm hook chain 48. Foundation Row: 1 tr into 6th ch from hook, * 1 ch, miss 1 ch, 1 tr into next ch, rep from * to end, turn. Pattern Row: 4 ch (counts as first tr and 1 ch), miss (1tr and 1 ch) at end of previous row, 1 tr into next tr, * 1ch, miss 1ch, 1tr into next tr, rep from * to end, working tr at end of last rep into 3rd of 4 ch at beginning of previous row, turn. Repeat pattern row until work measures 85 cm or length desired. MAKING UP Fasten off securely leaving a long tail of yarn. Use tail of yarn to sew…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 19, 21, 24, 26, 28 balls 50gm Cleckheaton Country 8ply in Dark Violet 2181 Needles and Tools 3.25mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles 3.25mm set of double, pointed knitting needles 4 stitch-holders Wool sewing needle Tension 22 sts by 42 rows over Fisherman’s Rib, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm Special abbreviations K1B = Knit 1 below – insert right-hand needle through centre of st below next st on left-hand needle. Wind yarn round needle and knit as usual, at same time allowing st above to drop off needle. MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 105 (115, 127, 137, 149) 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 11 times, then 1st row once (25 rows rib in all). Change to 4.00mm needles. Beg…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 14, 16, 17, 19, 20 balls 50gm Patons Totem Merino 8ply in Frosty Green 4366 Needles 4.00mm knitting needles 4.50mm knitting needles 2 stitch-holders Wool sewing needle Tension 21 sts by 28 rows over stocking st, on 4.50mm needles to 10cm MEASUREMENTS STITCH GUIDE NOTE – This jumper is worked on larger needles and at a looser tension than usually recommended for this yarn. BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 100 (112, 122, 132, 142) sts. Work 11 rows garter st (first row is WS). Change to 4.50mm needles. Row 1: RS – Purl. Row 2: Knit. Last 2 rows form purl fabric. Cont in purl fabric until Back measures 61 (62, 63, 64, 65) cm from beg, ending with a knit row. Shape Shoulders and Back Neck Next Row: Cast off 8 (9, 10, 12, 12) sts, P30 (34, 37, 39, 43) incl st already on…