Australian Knitting Volume 14 Issue 1

Socks, Socks, Socks! Now is the time to start thinking about knitting things for winter! Spotted on the internet was the ‘Hand Dyed Sock Yarn Project Club’. If this title teases your imagination take a look at www.violetgreen/co.uk Hand knitted socks are a joy to knit and wear. They are so comfortable, warmer than the machine made acrylic ones and are such a pleasure to give as a handmade gift. A great book to look out for is ‘Socks’ by Chrissie Day. This pattern book is an inspiration to knitters to create some very unusual socks. The first pattern in the book uses size 13 (2.5mm, US1) knitting needles! There are over 30 fun, fast and fantastic socks to make. Published by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd. Knitting accessories Whether it is a…

As the planet heats up – so does the fashion! This edition of ‘fashion trends,’ focuses on the some diverse trends around this season, taking a look at the past, present and future. Ask any ‘fashionista’ and they will tell you that general fashion trends change very quickly in some areas and slower in others. How far have we come from the flapper dresses, shoulder pads and the Madonna style of wearing lingerie as outerwear? The huge batwing sleeves These diverse fashions are often reflected in the economic climate of the times. As we come out of a time of financial ups and downs – fashion designers from around the globe are giving us garments that shine and glitter, swirl and sway; some outrageous, some simply gorgeous and some – well…

YARN • 2, 2, 3, 3, 3 balls 100gm Patons Big Baby 4ply in Cameo 2562 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 2.75mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • 2.75mm circular knitting needle • 60cm length of 4cm wide ribbon • 2 press studs MEASUREMENTS Size: 3-6m, 6-12m, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6yr To fit chest: 45, 50, 55, 60, 65cm Finished fit: 48, 52, 58, 62, 68cm Garment length: 30, 34, 38, 43, 47cm Sleeve length: 15, 19, 23, 27, 31cm TENSION 28 sts and 36 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch, using 3.25mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 73 (83, 83, 93, 103) sts. Knit 2 rows. Beg Patt Row 1: RS – K2, * yfwd, K3, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K3, yfwd, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2 and foll alt rows: Purl. Row 3: K2, * K1, yfwd, K2, sl 1, K2tog,…

YARN • 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 balls 50gm Shepherd Colour 4 Me 8ply main colour M-5001 seaspray • 1, 2, 2, 2, 3 balls 50gm Shepherd Colour 4 Me 8ply main colour C - 5000 airforce NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • 4.00mm circular knitting needle • 4 stitch-holders • wool sewing needle • 4.00mm set double-pointed knitting needles MEASUREMENTS Size: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 yrs To fit chest: 55, 60, 65, 70, 75cm Finished fit: 70, 75, 80, 85, 90cm Garment length: 42, 46, 50, 54, 58cm Sleeve length: 23, 28, 33, 38, 40cm TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4.00mm needles and M, cast on 77 (83, 87, 93, 99) sts. Row 1: WS – P3, knit to last 3 sts, P3. Row 2: K3, purl to last 3 sts, K3. Row 3:…

YARN • Magic Garden Classic, 3ply (25gr) shade #861 Jacket: 3, 4, 5, 6 Balls Hat: 1, 1, 1, 2 Balls Bootees: 1, 1, 1, 1 Ball or Full Set: 4, 5, 7, 9 Balls 3 buttons for jacket NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 2.25mm knitting needles • 2.75mm knitting needles • stitch holder • cable needle MEASUREMENTS Jacket Size: Premi, 0-3, 6-9, 12-18mths Finished fit: 41, 46, 51, 56cm Garment length: 23, 25, 27, 29cm Sleeve length: 13.5, 15, 17, 19cm Hat Head circum: 33, 35, 38, 42cm Bootees length: 7, 8, 9, 9.5cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C4B = Slip 2 st to cable needle and hold at back of work, k2, k2 from cable needle. C4F = Slip 2 st to cable needle and hold at front of work, k2, k2 from cable needle. TENSION 34 sts by 42 rows over Stst on 2.75mm needles to 10cm. GETTING STARTED Note: For all Items: Work Garter…

YARN • 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 balls 50gm Patons Classic Bluebell 5ply in 4326 Mint NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.75mm knitting needles • 3.00mm knitting needles • 3.00mm set double-pointed knitting needles • cable needle • 2 stitch-holders • wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10yrs To fit chest: 55, 60, 65, 70, 75cm Finished fit: 61, 66, 71, 76, 81cm Garment length: 33, 37, 41, 45, 49cm Sleeve length: 23, 28, 33, 38, 40cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Cable = Slip next 3 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K3, then K3 from cable needle. TENSION 26 sts by 35 rows over stocking st on 3.75mm needles to 10cm. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.00mm needles, cast on 94 (102, 110, 118, 126) sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Rep…