Table of contents for Issue 81 in Creative Knitting

WORKING PATTERN BACK With 3.75mm needles, cast on 90 (99, 108, 120, 132, 144) sts. Garter Stitch (= k every row) for 8 rows. Change to 4.00mm needles. Stocking st until piece measures 7cm from beg, end with a WS row. **Next Row: RS – K1, skp, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. Beg with a p row on WS, Stst 7 rows.** Rep from ** to ** 3 times more – 82 (91, 100, 112, 124, 136) sts. Stst 4 more rows. (**)Next Row: RS – K1, M1, k to last st, M1, k1. Beg with a p row on WS, Stst 7 rows.(**) Rep from (**) to (**) 3 times more. 90 (99, 108, 120, 132, 144) sts. Stst straight until piece measures 37 (37, 37, 38,…

GETTING STARTED Pattern Stitch over multiple of 2sts plus 4. Row 1: RS knit. Row 2: WS purl. Row 3 and 5: K2, *k1, yo, rep from * to last 2sts, k2. Row 4 and 6: P2, * drop yo, pl; rep from * to last 2sts p2. Row 7 and 9: knit. Row 8 and 10: purl. Row 11 and 15: K2, *k2tog, yo: rep from * to last 2sts, k2. Row 12, 14, 16: purl. Row 13 and 17: K2, *yo, k2tog: rep from * to last 2sts, k2. Row 18: purl. Rep rows 1-18 for pattern st. Note: when working shaping into pattern, always work a paired dec with a yo or work sts in st st until there are sufficient sts to work in pattern. WORKING…

WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.25mm needles cast on 61 (67, 73, 79, 85) sts. Row 1: RS - P1, *K1, P1, rept from * to end. Row 2: K1, *P1, K1, rept from* to end. These 2 rows form rib. Work in rib for 4 rows more, finishing on a WS row. Change to 4.00mm needles. Starting with a Knit row, work in stocking st throughout as follows:-**Continue straight until Back measures 22 (26, 30, 34, 39) cm, finishing on a WS row. Shape Shoulders Cast off 7 (7, 8, 9, 9) sts at beg of next 4 rows, then 6 (8, 8, 8, 10) sts at beg of following 2 rows. Break yarn and leave remaining 21 (23, 25, 27, 29) sts on a st holder (for Neckband). FRONT…

HAT Using 4.00mm needles and M, cast on 114 (122, 126, 134) sts. Beg Brim Row 1: (right side of brim) – K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from* to end. Last 2 rows form rib. Work a further 25 (27, 29, 31) rows rib, inc 2 (0, 2, 0) sts evenly across last row … 116 (122, 128, 134) sts. Work 16 (16, 18, 18) rows stocking st, beg with a knit row. Shape Crown Row 1: K1, * K2tog, K17 (18, 19, 20), rep from * to last st, K1 … 110 (116, 122, 128) sts. Row 2 and foll alt rows: Purl. Row 3: K1, * K2tog, K16 (17, 18, 19), rep from * to last st,…

WORKING PATTERN HAT BRIM SECTION Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 22 sts. Rows 1 & 3: RS – K3, place marker; (p1, k3) 4 times, p1; k2. Row 2: K2; k1, (p3, k1) 4 times; k3. Row 4: K. Rep these 4 rows until piece meas 58cm from beg, end with a row 3 of patt. Cast off in k on WS. TOP SECTION Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 112 sts. Stst for 7cm, end with a WS row. Shape Top Next Row: RS - K1, (k2tog, k12) 7 times; k2tog, k11. 104 sts. Next Row: P. Next Row: RS - K1, (k2tog, k11) 7 times; k2tog, k10. 96 sts. Next Row: P. Next Row: K1, (k2tog, k10) 7 times; k2tog, k9. 88 sts. Next Row: P. Next Row: K1,…

BACK FIRST LEG Using 3.25mm needles and M, cast on 17 (19, 21) sts. Row 1: Purl Row 2: Knit Purl 2 rows Beg Rib Next row: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Next row: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows twice (6 rows rib in all). Knit 2 rows. Next row: Purl Next row: Knit Change to 4.00mm needles. Beg Stripe Patt Row 1: Using C, knit. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: Using M, knit. Row 4: Purl. Last 4 rows form stripe patt for rem. Keeping stripe patt correct, inc one st at each end of next row, then in every foll 4th (6th, 8th) row until there are 27 (29, 31) sts. Cont in stripe…

WORKING PATTERN RUG Using 5.50mm needles, cast on 3 sts. Row 1: Knit. Row 2: (K1, M1) twice, K1. 5 sts. Row 3: K3, M1, K2. 6 sts. Row 4: K3, M1, knit to end. 7 sts. Repeat last row until side edge of work measures 70cm from beginning. Next Row: K2, K2tog, knit to end. Repeat last row until 5 sts remain. Next Row: K1, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K1. 3 sts. Cast off. MAKING UP Do not Press. Sew in ends. Panda Yarns Ph: 1800 337 032www.pandayarns.com.au MEASUREMENTS SIZE 70X 70CM SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn7 balls 100gm Panda Twista 12 ply in Myriad 5802 Needles and tools5.50mm knitting needles Wool sewing needle Tension16 sts by 33 rows over garter st, on 5.50mm needles to 10cm.…

GETTING STARTED A great project for using up small amounts of left over yarns. WORKING PATTERN Using 12.00mm needles cast on 3 stitches. Row 1: K1, Kfb in next stitch (to make a stitch) K1. 4 stitches Row 2: K1, Kfb into next 2 sts, K1. 6 stitches Pattern Slip 1 ,Kfb,Knit to last 2 stitches, Kfb, K1. Continue in pattern until there are 100 stitches changing yarns/colours every few rows as desired. Change to 15.00mm needles and knit one row without shaping. Cast off. MAKING UP Sew in ends. Make tassels and attach to ends of wrap. Beading is optional. Knitting Yarns by Mail 114 Fox and Fanckes Rd Boolarra Sth, Vic Ph: 0408 992 927 www.knittingyarns.com.au MEASUREMENTS SIZE: ONE SIZE FITS ALL SKILL LEVEL beginner WHAT YOU'LL NEED…

WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.75mm needles and M, cast on 91 (95, 101, 105, 111, 115) sts. Row 1: RS - K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to end. Row 2: P1, *K1, P1, rep from * to end. These 2 rows form rib. Work in rib for a further 8 rows, ending with a WS row. Change to 4.50mm needles. Starting with a knit row, now work in stocking st throughout as follows:-Work 2 rows. Join in C and now work in striped stocking st as follows:-Using C, work 2 rows. Using M, work 6 rows, dec 1 st at each end of 3rd of these rows. Last 8 rows form striped st st and start side seam shaping. Cont in striped st st, dec 1 st at each…

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. TAPE MEASURE A basic tape measure is essential for checking your garment measurements. 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…

STITCH GUIDE BACK With 3.75mm needles, cast on 101 (109, 117, 125, 133) sts. Row 1: RS - *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1. Row 2: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Change to 4.00mm needles. Beg Lower Edge Pattern Row 1: RS - *P3, k1-yo-k1 into next st; rep from * to last st, p1. Row 2: K1; *p3, k3; rep from * to end. Row 3: *P3, k3; rep from * to last st, p1. Row 4: K1; *p3tog, k3; rep from * to end. Row 5: P. Row 6: K. Row 7: P1; *k1-yo-k1 into next st, p3; rep from * to end. Row 8: *K3, p3; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 9: P1; *k3, p3; rep from…

STITCH GUIDE SNUG With 4.00mm needles, cast on 169 sts. Row 1: RS - K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form Moss stitch patt. Patt 3 more rows. P 1 row on WS. Beg Main Pattern Row 1: RS - K6, *k2tog, yo, k5; rep from, end k2. Row 2 and all other WS rows: Purl. Row 3: K1, *yo, skp, k2, k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * to end. Row 5: K2; *yo, skp, k3, yo, skp, k2, k2tog, yo, k3; rep from*, end last rep with k2. Row 7: K3; *yo, skp, k5, k2tog, yo, k5; rep from *, end last rep with k3. Row 9: K2; *[yo, skp] twice, k3, [k2tog, yo]…

STITCH GUIDE Cable Panel 1 (worked over 4 sts)**Rows 1 & 5: RS – K4. Row 2 & all other WS rows: P4. Row 3: C4F. Row 6: P4. ** Rep from ** to ** throughout for Cable Panel 1. Cable Panel 2 (worked over 6 sts)**Rows 1, 3 & 7: RS – K6. Row 2 & all other WS rows: P6. Row 5: C6F. Row 8: P6. ** Rep from ** to ** throughout for Cable Panel 2. Cable Panel 3 (worked over 6 sts)**Rows 1, 3 & 7: RS – K6. Row 2 & all other WS rows: P6. Row 5: C6B. Row 8: P6. ** Rep from ** to ** throughout for Cable Panel 3. Cable Panel 4 (worked over 14 sts)**Row 1: RS – P6, RT,…

GETTING STARTED NOTE: For pattern print consistency knit all Loyal Pattern Prints balls either from the inside or the outside. The individual look of an item depends on the size of the garment. The finished garment may vary in appearance compared with the leaflet image. Every garment is unique. WORKING PATTERN BACK (WORKED SIDEWAYS) With 4.00mm needles, cast on 62 sts. Stst 4 (4, 6, 6, 8, 8) rows. Cast on 2 sts beg of next 3 RS rows. 68 sts. Next Row: WS – P all sts and cast on 33 (35, 37, 37, 39, 39) sts. 101 (103, 105, 105, 107, 107) sts. Stst straight for 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9.5, 10, 11)cm (for shoulder), end with a WS row. Shape Neck Place 1st marker at shoulder edge. Next…

BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 106 (118-126-138-150) sts. Beg Rib Band 1st row: K2, * P2, K2, rep from* to end. 2nd row: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 4 times, dec 2 (2-0-0-2) sts evenly across last row … 104 (116-126-138-148) sts … 10 rows rib in all. Work 2 rows stocking st, beg with a knit row. ** Beg Turnings For Back Hem Dip Note: When pattern specifies turn – proceed as follows to avoid holes in work. Take yarn under needle and onto other side of work, slip next st onto right-hand needle, take yarn under needle and back to original position, slip st back onto left-hand needle, then turn and proceed as instructed in pattern. Next row: K58…

GETTING STARTED Cable Panel A – 6 sts Row 1: RS - P1, K4, P1. Row 2: K1, P4, K1. Row 3: P1, C4B, P1. Row 4: K1, P4, K1. These 4 rows form patt and are repeated. Cable Panel B – 6 sts Row 1: RS - P1, K4, P1. Row 2: K1, P4, K1. Row 3: P1, C4F, P1. Row 4: K1, P4, K1. These 4 rows form patt and are repeated. Lattice Panel – 26 sts Row 1: RS - P2, (C4B, P2) 4 times. Row 2: K2, (P4, K2) 4 times. Row 3: P1, (T3B, T3F) 4 times, P1. Row 4: K1, P2, K2, (P4, K2) 3 times, P2, K1. Row 5: P1, K2, P2, (C4F, P2) 3 times, K2, P1. Row 6: As 4th row.…

GETTING STARTED Knitting on Circular Needles When knitting a vest or jumper on a circ needle, you have only the shoulder seams to sew together, and for a beanie and skirt you have no seam at all! To knit st.st on a circ needle you only make knit sts (No Purl sts) as you always knit in the same direction, like a spiral. This makes knitting very even, easy, quick. When knitting a jumper or vest on circ needles, knit up to armhole then continue on straight needles. Knitting Garment on Straight Needles instead of Circular Needles All garments, except for skirts, can be knitted on straight needles if you prefer this. Just halve the number of sts, to one FRONT piece and one BACK piece, and knit these separately.…

STITCH GUIDE HAT With 3.00mm needles, cast on 144 sts. Row 1: RS - P1, (k1, p1) 5 times, k3; *p1, (k1, p1) 10 times, k3; rep from * to last 10 sts, (p1, k1) 5 times. Row 2: (P1, k1) 5 times, p3;*k1, (p1, k1) 10 times, p3; rep from * to last 11 sts, (k1, p1) 5 times, k1. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 5cm from beg, end with a WS row. Change to 3.25mm needles. Next Row: RS - P11, (k1, M1) 3 times; *p21, (k1, M1) 3 times; rep from * to last 10 sts, p10. 162 sts. Next Row: K10; *p6, k21; rep from * to last 17 sts, p6, k11. Beg Main Cable Pattern Row 1: RS - P11, slip next 3…

GETTING STARTED Note: this garment is knitted sideways. Shoulderette may be worn loose, tied at front or with a brooch pin. WORKING PATTERN Leaving a 20cm tail of yarn cast on 3 stitches. Knit 3 rows without shaping. Commence increasing Row 1: K1, kfb into next stitch (to make 1), knit to end. Row 2: Knit Repeat these 2 rows until there are 20 stitches ending with a 2nd row. Commence decreasing Row 1: K1, K2tog, knit to end of row. Row 2: Knit Repeat these 2 rows until 3 stitches remain Knit 3 rows without shaping. Cast off leaving a 20cm tail of yarn. MAKING UP Make a plait at cast on end. Knot a 40cm strand of yarn and plait together with existing yarn tail. Knot end of…

BEANIE Note – This beanie is worked on smaller needles and at a firmer tension than usually recommended for this yarn. Using 12mm needles, cast on 38 sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from* to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from* to end. Rep last 2 rows once. Work in stocking st until beanie measures 16cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape Crown Row 1: K1, * K3, K2tog, K4, rep from * to last st, K1 ... 34 sts. Row 2: P1, * P3, P2tog, P3, rep from * to last st, P1 ... 30 sts. Row 3: K1, * K2, K2tog, K3, rep from * to last st, K1 ... 26 sts. Row 4: P1, * P2, P2tog, P2, rep from…

MEASUREMENTS SIZE AFTER FELTING 24 X15CM FLOWER 8CM LEAF 6CM GETTING STARTED NOTE: Please be aware the knitted pot (before felting) will be much larger than the finished size. WORKING PATTERN POT Using 15.00mm needles, cast on 91 sts. Beg with a Knit Row, work in st st throughout as follows:- Work 4 Rows, ending with a WS Row. Row 5: RS - (K7, K2tog) 10 times, K1. 81 sts. Work 1 Row. Row 7: (K6, K2tog) 10 times, K1. 71 sts. Now work 23 Rows without shaping, ending with a WS Row. Shape Base Row 31: RS - (K5, K2tog) 10 times, K1. 61 sts. Work 3 Rows. Row 35: (K4, K2tog) 10 times, K1. 51 sts. Work 3 Rows. Row 39: (K3, K2tog) 10 times, K1. 41 sts.…

WORKING PATTERN Piece 1 Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 80 sts. Work in stocking st until work measures 7.5 cm. Leaving a long thread, cut yarn and pull through all sts, pulling tight. Fasten off. Piece 2 Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 60 sts. Work in st st until work measures 5 cm. Repeat pulling method as for piece 1. Fasten off. Piece 3 Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 30 sts. Work in st st until work measures 1.5 cm. Repeat pulling method as for piece 1. Fasten off. MAKING UP Place all 3 pieces on top of each other, starting with piece 1 at the bottom, and join together in the centre. Using black thread, create stems by knotting loops in centre of piece 3. Sew on brooch back.…

HAT With 3mm needles, cast on 144 sts. K1, p1 rib for 12 rows. Change to 3.25mm needles. Place marker to denote RS facing. Beg Main Pattern Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1, k1, p5; rep from * to end. Row 2 and all other WS rows: K all knit sts and p all purl sts (work sts as they face you). Row 3: K1, p1; *k5, p1, k1, p1; rep from *, end k5, p1. Row 5: K1; *p5, k1, p1, k1; rep from *, end p5, k1, p1. Row 7: *K5, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 9: P4; *k1, p1, k1, p5; rep from * end [k1, p1] twice. Row 11: K3; *p1, k1, p1, k5; rep from *, end p1, k1, p1, k2. Row…

HAT Using set of 3.25mm double-pointed needles and C, cast on 104 (108) sts and divide as evenly as possible onto 3 needles. Join to work in rounds, taking care not to twist cast-on edge. Work 10 rounds stocking st (every round knit). Change to set of 4.00mm double-pointed needles. Using M, purl 1 round (to create two colour ridge). Working in M and stocking st for rem, cont until hat measures 11 (13) cm from beg, dec 0 (4) sts evenly in last round … 104 sts. Shape Crown Round 1: * K11, K2tog, rep from * to end … 96 sts. Round 2 and every foll alt round: Knit. Round 3: * K10, K2tog, rep from * to end … 88 sts. Round 5: * K9, K2tog, rep…

WORKING PATTERN BACK With 4.00mm needles cast on 121(129, 137, 145, 153, 161) sts Row 1: WS – K1, * p2, k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, rep from * to end. Beg lace pattern Row 1: RS – K1, * yo, k2, k3tog, k2, yo, k1, rep from * to end. Row 2: P1, * K7, p1, rep from * to end. Rep rows 1 and 2 until pieces measures 12cm from beg, ending with a RS row of patt. Next Row: WS – dec row P1,* K1, skp, k1, k2tog, k1, p1, rep from * to end. 91(97, 103, 109, 115, 121) sts Row 1: RS – k1, * yo, k1, k3tog, k1, yo, k1, rep from * to end. Row 2: p1, k5, p1, rep from * to…

WORKING PATTERN COLLAR Using 4.00mm hook make 87 ch. Row 1: 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in every ch to end. Row 2: Turn, ch 3, miss 1, tr 1, ch 1, rept from * to end. Row 3: Turn 1 dc in each st. Row 4: * ch 3, miss 1, 1 dc, rept from * to end. Row 5: Ch 2, * 2dtr into next space, ch1, 2dtr into same space, ch 1, 2 dtr into same space, miss 1 space, rep from* to end, 1 dc into top of ch 3 from row below. Fasten off. MAKING UP Thread ribbon through eyelet holes or attach button, using 1st eyelet on opposite side as button hole. Wentworth Distributors NZ Ltd Free phone AU: 1800 150…

SCARF Note – This scarf is worked on larger needles than usually recommended for this yarn Using 6.00mm needles, cast on 64 sts. Beg Rib Row 1: K3, * P2, K2, rep from* to last st, K1. Row 2: P3, * K2, P2, rep from* to last st, P1. Last 2 rows form rib. Work a further 14 rows rib. Beg Woven Cable Patt – Change to 8.00mm needles. Row 1: * C4F, rep from * to end. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K2, * C4B, rep from * to last 2 sts, K2. Row 4: Purl. Last 4 rows form patt. Cont in patt until Scarf measures approx 157cm from beg, ending with a 4th row. Beg Rib: Change to 6.00mm needles. Work 16 rows rib as before. Cast…