Table of contents for Issue 61 in Creative Knitting

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 x 50gm balls of Patons Sorrento NEEDLES 3.75mm knitting needles 3.75mm circular knitting needle Wool sewing needle TENSION 21 sts by 27 rows to 10cm over patt, using 3.75mm needles. BACK Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 86 (96, 106, 116, 126) sts. Beg Patt Work 10 rows garter st. Row 11: * K1 winding yarn 3 times around needle, rep from * to end. Row 12: Knit to end dropping extra loops. Last 12 rows form patt. Cont in patt until work measures approx 25cm from beg, ending with an 8th patt row. Tie a coloured thread at each end of last row to indicate position of front slope shaping on fronts. Work a further 52 rows patt. Shape…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN DRESS: 3 x 25gm balls Filatura di Crosa Baby Love 100% fine merino wool superwash mercerized in color 11 (A) 3 x 25gm balls Filatura di Crosa Baby Love 100% fine merino wool superwash mercerized in color 3 (B) 3 small buttons LEGGINGS: 4 (5) x 25gm balls Filatura di Crosa Baby Love 100% fine merino wool superwash mercerized in color 11 50cm flat elastic, 8cm wide NEEDLES 3mm knitting needles 1 cable needle Tapestry needle TENSION 34 sts by 48 rows = 10cm in Stocking stitch SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1K: M1 knitwise: Lift strand between needles to left-hand needle and knit it through the back loop, twisting it. STITCH GUIDE K2, P2 rib. Stocking stitch (St st). Reverse Stocking stitch (Rev St st). Fancy…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN 6 (7, 9) 50gm balls Heather DK, 100% NZ Wool in shade #205 NEEDLES 4mm straight needles 4mm circular needle of 100cm or longer TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst = 10cm on 4mm needles MAIN BODY Worked from cuff to cuff with 4mm needles, cast on 84 (90, 96) sts. Row 1: (RS) * P1, k2tog, yo twice, skp, p1; rep from * to end. Row 2: * K1, p1, p first yo, k 2nd yo, p1, k1; rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 10cm from beg, end with a RS row. Next Row: (WS) K1, p1, p first yo, k 2nd yo, p1, * k2tog, p1, p first yo, k 2nd yo, p1; rep…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN 4 x 100g hanks Boucle Mohair by Touch Yarns 2 x 50g Zara Clasp of choice NEEDLES 4.00mm knitting needles 5.50mm knitting needles 6.00mm knitting needles TENSION 18sts to 10cm BACK With 5.50mm needles cast on 86 sts Row 1: * K2,P2 * repeat to last 2 sts K2. Row 2: * P2,K2 * repeat to last 2 sts P2. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 twice (6 rows in all) increasing 4 sts evenly across last row. 90 sts. Change to 6.00mm needles and continue in stocking stitch until work measures 30cm (or length required). Armhole Shaping Decrease 8 stitches at the beginning of next two rows. 84 sts. Continue without shaping until work measures a further 23 cms. Shape Shoulders Cast off 5sts…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) x 100gm balls Naturelle 10ply, 100% Pure NZ Wool in shade #158 NEEDLES 5mm straight and circular needles 60cm Cable needle (cn) Stitch markers Stitch holders TENSION 18 sts over Stst on 5mm needles = 10cm 23 sts over Cable pattern on 5mm needles = 10cm CHART NOTES: READ RS (ODD-NUMBERED) ROWS FROM RIGHT TO LEFT AND WS (EVEN-NUMBERED) ROWS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. BACK Garment is knit side-to-side, beginning with the upper sleeve, working across the front or back, and ending with the opposite upper sleeve. The lower sleeves and body are picked up and knitted down afterwards. Please read through all instructions as shaping is worked concurrently. * With 5mm straight needles, cast on 35 (35,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED MATERIALS  3 x Twilley’s Freedom Wool 50g 2 x Noro Cash Iroha 40g A small qty of cotton 8 ply 1 x set bag handles TOOLS 12mm knitting needles 6mm x 60cm circular needles TYPE OF FELTING Knitted machine wash STEP ONE Base Using Freedom Wool cast on 3 sts Row 1: and alt rows: Knit. Row 2: K1, Mk1, K1, Mk1, K1. 5 sts. Row 4: K1, Mk1, K3, Mk1, K1. 7 sts. Row 6: K1, Mk1, K5, Mk1, K1. 9 sts. Row 8: K1, Mk1, K7, Mk1, K1. 11 sts. Knit 38 rows garter st. Next Row: Dec 1st at each end of row and each alt row until 3 sts remain. Cast off last 3 sts. STEP TWO Body Starting at the…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED MATERIALS 150 grams alpaca batts or tops (or 50 grams wool and 100 grams alpaca) Acid Dyes for wool colours shown are Kraft Kolour Tarragon and Sage 2 balls 8 ply DK 100% alpaca – shown Tailored Strands – colour Teal 3m ribbon – shown Festiva 1 large feature button for fastener 2 small buttons for the adjustable strap 2 skeins embroidery thread Sewing thread TOOLS: 1 pair each of 12mm, 7mm and 4.5mm knitting needles 1 weaving needle 1 large sewing needle Large safety pins (2) Scissors Old towels to protect the table Bubble wrap Spray bottle with hot soapy water Liquid dish detergent Rolling pin and sponge/ scourer TYPE OF FELTING Knitted Wet STEP ONE Dyeing: Following the directions for the acid wool…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN 1 x 150gm ball Kauri wool – multi colour EQ TOOLS 4mm crochet hook Crochet a combination of different size circles that are joined together to make a fun and colourful scarf that is then machine felted. TYPE OF FELTING Machine felt STEP ONE Make a mixture of small and large circles from the entire ball of wool. SMALL RINGS Chain 10 and join to form a circle. Row 1: ch2 (first tr), 2tr in each stitch around the ring and join. 20tr. Row 2: ch2, * 2tr in next stitch, 1 treble in next stitch * Repeat * to * around the row. Join and cast off leaving a 15cm tail. LARGE RINGS Chain 20 and join to form a circle. Row 1:…

BEGINNER'S TOOL KIT PINS Plastic-head pins are useful for checking tension and blocking out items. Pins with coloured heads are best because they do not get lost in your work. ROW COUNTER A row counter is helpful for keeping track of rows worked, particularly where increases, decreases or other kinds of patterning occur. KNITTING IN ELASTIC Elastic yarn prevents sagging in cuffs, collars and waists. You can work it in with knitting yarn on knitted or crocheted garments. STITCH GAUGE A stitch gauge is a flat piece of metal or plastic with a ruler marked on one side and/or a window cut out in the centre. It allows you to mark and measure easily and accurately. KNITTING NEEDLES Knitting needles are made from plastic, aluminium or wood and come in…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN Patons Classic Bluebell 5 ply 50g balls Gloves 2 x Main colour, 1 x each contrast colour C1 and C2. Colourway 1: Main Colour (M – 4338), 1st Contrast (C1 – 4328), 2nd Contrast (C2 – 4323) Colourway 2: Main Colour (M – 4319), 1st Contrast (C1 – 4323), 2nd Contrast (C2 – 4336) Scarf 3 x Main colour, 2 x contrast C1 and 1 contrast C2. Colourway 1: Main Colour (M – 4338), 1st Contrast (C1 – 4328), 2nd Contrast (C2 – 4323) Colourway 2: Main Colour (M – 4319), 1st Contrast (C1 – 4323), 2nd Contrast (C2 –4336) NEEDLES 3.25mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle TENSION For Gloves: 27.5 sts by 37 rows = 10cm over stocking st, using…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN Panda (50g balls) Main Colour – Black 3 1 ball each of five contrasting colours C1– Pink, C2 – Red, C3 – Blue, C4 – Green and C5 – Yellow. NEEDLES AND TOOLS 2.50mm hook 3.00mm hook Wool sewing needle Approximately 1 metre of fabric for lining SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS ch = chain ch sp/s = chain space/s; dc = double crochet; sl st = slip st; tr = treble. Turning chain = one, or more chains, for length of stitch required, worked at the beginning of row. TENSION Each motif measuring approximately 5.5cm across, using 3.00mm hook. Motifs are individually made, and a base; then the sections are joined. MOTIF 1 – MAKE 12 Using 3.00mm hook and C1, make 4ch, join with a…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED MATERIALS Nundle 8 ply Pure New Wool, 50gm ball 4 x Main colour (MC) Red 2 x Contrast colour 1 (CC1) Cerise 2 x Contrast colour 2 (CC2) Hot Pink 2 buttons or small felt balls TOOLS 9mm circular needles 60cm long 9mm double pointed needles set DPN Wool sewing needle Stitch marker TENSION 13st by18 rows per 10cm, using 2 strands of yarn and 9mm needles with stocking stitch. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Kf&b: increase by knitting into the front and the back of the next stitch K2tog: decrease by knitting 2 stitches together DESIGN NOTE: THIS YARN FELTS WONDERFULLY; SUBSTITUTING THIS YARN WILL GIVE A DIFFERENT RESULT, AND MAY NOT FELT. TYPE OF FELTING Knitted machine felted STEP ONE The bag is knitted using two…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN 4 (5, 6, 7) x 50gm Balls Vero 100% Pure Wool in shade #70 NEEDLES 5mm knitting needles 5.5mm knitting needles Stitch markers Stitch holders TENSION 16 sts by 22 rows over Stst = 10cm on 5.5mm needles BACK ** With 5.5mm needles, cast on 61 (67, 71, 77) sts. Row 1: (RS) K1; * p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: P1; * k1, p1; rep from * to end. Rep these 2 rows once more. Change to 5mm needles. Garter stitch (= k every row) for 5 rows. Change to 5.5mm needles. Rib 3 rows. Stst until piece measures 28 (30, 34, 38) cm from beg, end with a WS row. Change to 5mm needles. 1st Size only: Next row:…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN Heirloom merino magic 100% pure wool 50gms 4 x balls Main colour cherry red, 1 x ball each Deep aubergine C1 and lilac C2 Anchor Tapestry wool Golden yellow NEEDLES 5.50mm knitting needles 8.00mm knitting needles 4.00mm crochet hook wool sewing needle TENSION 15 sts to 10cm with 2 strands 8 ply on 5.50mm needles. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS SSP; (slip next stitch as if to knit) twice, then purl the two slipped stitches together. PSSO, Pass slip stitch over. PATTERN Using 5.50mm needles and double strand of main colour cast on 76sts Work 10 rows in knit (garter St) Next row: * k2, p2*rep* to end of row Repeat last row 3 times more (4 rows of rib in total) Begin instep shaping as follows…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN 15, 17, 19, 21, 23 x 50gm balls Patons Lite Inca 8 ply colour 106 NEEDLES 4.00mm knitting needles Cable needle Wool sewing needle TENSION 27 sts by 41 rows = 10cm over panel patt, using 4.00mm needles SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS TWR = Knit into front of 2nd st on left hand needle, then knit first st, slipping both sts off needle tog. TWL = Knit into back of 2nd st, then knit first st, slipping both sts off needle tog. C3F = Slip next st onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K2, then K1 from cable needle. C3B = Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K1, then K2 from cable needle. DESIGN NOTE: THIS…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN 14 (15, 16, 18, 20) 50gm hanks Harmony 14ply 100% Pure NZ Merino shade #900 18cm zip to match NEEDLES 6mm Knitting needles 6.5mm knitting needles Cable needle (cn) Stitch markers Stitch holders Sewing needle and thread to match TENSION 14 sts by 20 rows over Stst on 6.5mm needles – 10cm CHART NOTE: READ RS (ODD-NUMBERED) ROWS FROM RIGHT TO LEFT AND WS (EVEN-NUMBERED) ROWS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. STITCH PATTERN Mock Rib (multiple of 6 sts + 4): Row 1 (RS) - K4, * p2, k4; rep from * to end. Row 2 (WS) – Purl. BACK With 6mm needles, cast on 70 (76, 82, 94, 100) sts. Work in Mock Rib until piece measures 6.5cm, end with a RS row. Next…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 balls 50gm Loyal Pattern Prints DK 8ply in shade#3005 2 buttons Incomparable Buttons: L122 NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4mm circular needle 80cm Long stitch holder or spare needle Markers SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS wyif – with yarn in front. m – marker pm – place marker TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stst on 4mm needles to 10cm. GETTING STARTED W&T – (wrap and turn, used for short rows) work to specified point, transfer next st to RH needle, wrap yarn around it, transfer it back to LH needle, bring yarn back to working position and turn work, ready to go back in the opposite direction; NOTE – FOR PATTERN PRINT CONSISTENCY KNIT ALL LOYAL PATTERN PRINTS BALLS EITHER FROM…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN 1 ball Naturally Expression shade 107b 1 ball Grignasco Florette shade 548 2 balls Filatura di Crosa Battufolo shade 6 2 balls Filatura di Crosa Drifters shade 255 2 balls Naturally Woodlands shade 20 2 balls Sirdar Fizz shade 791 1 balls Patons Zhivago shade 4438 2 balls Naturally Spazzola shade 04 3 balls Filtes Keope shade 1002 2 balls Filatura di Crosa Eskimo shade 2 3 balls Filtes Keope shade 200 2 balls Madil Pavone shade 015 2 balls Filtes Knotty shade 62 1 ball Cleckheaton Country shade 0006 1 ball Patons Creme de la Creme shade 5014 1 ball Cleckheaton Country shade 0216 3 balls Bertagni Filati Primitivo shade 2100 2 balls Cleckheaton Studio Mohair shade 40 1 ball Cleckheaton Studio Mohair…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN ½ ball of 150gm Kauri wool – multi colour EF NEEDLES 4mm crochet hook SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Stitch used = FPS Front Post Stitch Yoh, insert hook from right to left through the front posts of the stitch in the previous row. Yoh and draw the yarn through the posts, yoh and through 2 loops, yoh and through remaining 2 loops. WORKING PATTERN Start at top of the hat. Ch 4, join with a slst to form a ring. Row 1: Ch 2, 11 tr in the ring, join with slst in top of ch2 (12 tr). Row 2: Ch 2, 2 tr in each stitch around (24 tr). Row 3: Ch 2 (first tr) fps, 1 tr in next 2 stitches, fps, 1 tr.…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN Scraps of Sari Silk yarn NEEDLES 6mm knitting needles WORKING PATTERN Start from the cup top and work down. Cast on 30. Next Rows: Knit garter stitch for 2cm. Next Rows: * Purl 1 row, Knit 1 row * for 3cm. Next Rows: Knit garter stitch for 2 rows. Next Rows: *Purl 1 row, Knit 1 row * for 2cm. Next Row: Knit 3, cast off 1, 7 times, knit 2. Next Rows: Knit garter stitch 2 rows. Cast off, leave a 10cm tail. MAKING UP Join side seam with the tail and a darning needle. Yarns available. CREATIVE CRAFT CLASS WWW.CREATIVECRAFTCLASS.COM MEASUREMENTS TO FINISHED GRANDE COFFEE CUP…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED COAT: YARN 8 (9) x 50gm balls Filatura di Crosa Zara 100% extra fine merino wool in colour 1494 4 buttons NEEDLES 3.5mm knitting needles 4mm knitting needles 3.5mm crochet hook tapestry needle TENSION 23 sts and 32 rows = 10cm in Stocking stitch SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Sl 2-k1 psso: Slip the foll 2 sts tog knitwise, k1, pass the 2 sts tog over the worked st. m2P: P1, p1 tbl and p1 in same foundation st. Popcorn: P3 tog and, keeping sts on Lh needle, into same 3 sts p1, p1 tbl, p1 and slip off needle. STITCH GUIDE K1, P1 rib K2, P2 rib Fancy Pattern 1: (multiple of 10 + 3 sts) Row 1 (WS) knit. Row 2 (RS) * p3, k7 *,…

SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED YARN Heirloom 8 ply Easy Care, Merino Magic, Silk Touch 50 gram balls 5 balls for Pram Cover, 13 balls for Cot Blanket Small quantity of yarn and wool needle for embroidery NEEDLES 4.00mm knitting needles TENSION 22 sts by 31 rows to 10cm over block stitch pattern using 4.00mm needles DESIGN NOTE: BOTH THE PRAM COVER AND COT BLANKET CAN BE CHANGED IN WIDTH OR LENGTH. SIMPLY REMOVE OR ADD AN 8 STITCH BLOCK FOR WIDTH AND ADD OR REMOVE A 10 OR 20 ROW PATTERN; REPEAT FOR LENGTH. MAKE SURE TO ADJUST YARN QUANTITIES TO CORRESPOND WITH ANY CHANGES. PRAM COVER Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 112 sts. Row 1: * K8, P8, rep from * to end. Row 2: As 1st row.…