Australian Knitting

1 min. di lettura

• 1 x 300gm ball Panda Astraka • 8.00mm knitting needles long or 8.00mm circular knitting needle • Wool needle 200 x 62 cm excluding tassel 10 sts by 16 rows = 10 cm over stocking st, using 8.00mm needles. We recommend making tassels first. Cu

PieceWork

4 min. di lettura

I created this hat and mitt set using yarn produced by Wool Out of Wales, a company specializing in wool from Leicester Longwool sheep. According to the company, the unique climate of Wales allows a long grass-growing season, which in turn contribute

The Knitter

3 min. di lettura

THIS COSY poncho design by Anniken Allis features a lace stitch worked in an aran-weight wool. The project is knitted sideways as a large rectangle, with garter stitch edges, and then seamed along the top, leaving an opening for the head. This Britis

Knitscene

1 min. di lettura

A knitted shawl can’t get much smooshier than the Arrows Shawl, a gorgeous combination of garter stitch and lace edgings. This shawl is worked from the narrow end to the wide end, knitting up quickly in a worsted-weight wool-nylon blend. Yarn Manos d

Australian Homespun

3 min. di lettura

• Alpaca Yarns Indiecita DK 50g: two balls (Seed stitch headband) • Alpaca Yarns Indiecita Chainette 50g: one ball (Rib headband) • One pair 5mm (UK6/US8) knitting needles • Wool needle • Spare needle or stitch holder (Rib headband) Finished size:

Knitscene

3 min. di lettura

Yarn SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock Party of Five Mini-Skein Set SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock Yarn Weight 1 Finished Size 6¾ (7¾, 8¾)" foot circumference and 9 (9½, 10)" long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. Socks

Simply Knitting

2 min. di lettura

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE □ West Yorkshire Spinners, ColourLab DK (100% wool, 100g/225m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Natural Cream (010) Yarn B Thistle Purple (717) Yarn C Cerise Pink (539) Yarn D Zesty Orange (476) Yarn E Very Berry (647) Yarn F Aqua Green (7

The Knitter

5 min. di lettura

TO CREATE the marled triangle motifs on this garment, the body and sleeves are knitted sideways, using short-row shaping and strands of silk-mohair and wool yarns held together for the triangles. Once the pieces are complete, they are joined to work

Interweave Knits

2 min. di lettura

Finished Size 65" wide and 26" deep at center. Yarn Cascade Yarns Sorata (70% baby llama, 30% silk; 437 yd [400 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #17 midnight blue (A), #03 silver (B), and #04 charcoal (C), 1 skein each; #12 dusky teal (D), #18 antique moss (E), or

Simply Knitting

5 min. di lettura

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Rowan Alpaca Classic (DK, 57% alpaca, 43% cotton, 25g/120m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ Stitch markers □ Stitch holders □ 1 button, 2cm wide 23 sts

Simply Knitting

4 min. di lettura

PART three TAKE ON A CHALLENGE For the entire blanket: □ Novita Nordic Wool (100% wool, 50g/115m)10 balls of Yarn A Off White (010) 2 balls each of:Yarn В Christmas (549)Yarn C Icy Flower (509)Yarn D Squirrel (645)Yarn E Saffron (287)Yarn F Aqua (116

Creative Knitting

2 min. di lettura

Tahki Yarns. Design by Irina Poludnenko Size S/M L/XL 2X FINISHED FIT BUST CM 101.5 112 122 GarMeNt LeNGth cM 57 59.5 63.5 11 (12, 13) 50g skeins Tahki Yarns Rio, 50% alpaca, 35% merino wool, 15% silk in colour #05 5mm knitting needles Yarn needl

Creative Knitting

1 min. di lettura

SIZE 24CM WIDE X 160CM LENGTH 3 x 100 grams of 10 ply yarn in white 5.5mm knitting needles wool sewing needle As per manufacturer’s guide. Cast on 36 stitches. Rows 1 to 2: Knit (this is for bottom border) Rows 3 to 8: K6, p6, k6, p6, k6, p6. Rows 9

Australian Homespun

2 min. di lettura

Instructions by Debra Kinsey – Email: debrak@bigpond.net.au • 12 ply mohair yarn: 13 50g balls (or 1200m/1312yd) in grey – see Note • One pair of long 12mm (US 17) knitting needles or a 12mm (US 17) circular needle 80cm (32in) long• Wool needle Fin

Knitscene

1 min. di lettura

Yarn Weight 5 Finished Size 18¾ " circumference and 11½ " tall. Yarn Malabrigo Yarn Chunky (100% Merino wool; 104 yd [95 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #CH009 polar morn, 2 skeins. Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 10 (6 mm): 16" cir and set of dou

The Knitter

1 min. di lettura

Rowan’s newest yarn for spring-summer is Island Blend Fine, a luxurious, shimmering mix of Falkland Islands fine merino wool with baby alpaca and silk, which comes in 11 rich shades. Accompanying the new yarn is a collection of 20 garment and accesso

Simply Knitting

1 min. di lettura

Discover sock yarn with a little magic! Schoppel Wolle’s 4ply Zauberball is a fantastic mix of wool and nylon, and comes in 19 daring colour mixes. Perfect for a pair of socks for dad this Father’s Day. £9.89 each, from www.woolwarehouse. co.uk. Dow

Simply Knitting

8 min. di lettura

KNIT for mums, nans & aunts! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Rowan Denim Revive (95% cotton, 5% other, 50g/100m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ 10 buttons 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 1

Simply Knitting

4 min. di lettura

When it comes to adding a little pizazz to your knitting, metallic-effect yarns can be just the ticket. With so many on the market to choose from, and available in a fantastic range of colours, from solid shades to variegated, cool cottons to mohair,

The Knitter

3 min. di lettura

TWO-COLOUR BRIOCHE knitting is hugely popular right now, and this beret from DROPS Design demonstrates how smart and attractive the results can be. Working the branching brioche stitch pattern in two contrasting shades produces a striking effect. If

Simply Knitting

6 min. di lettura

❏ King Cole Pricewise DK (100% acrylic; 100g/282m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Cornflower (056) Yarn B Jade (022) Yarn C Shamrock (039) Yarn D Chestnut (3383) Yarn E Orange (144) Yarn F Gold (055) Yarn G Taupe (037) ❏ A pair of 5.5mm needles ❏ A pair of 4

The Knitter

2 min. di lettura

MILLA MIA Shade pictured Dappled Heather (506) Ball weight/length 50g/200m Needle size 2-3mm (UK 14-11/US 3-2.5) Tension 30 sts and 42 rows to 10cm Fibre content 75% wool, 25% polyamide Care Machine wash 40ºC RRP £4.50 Contact 01409 404010 www.lovecr

Mollie Makes

3 min. di lettura

■ Mrs Moon Plump Superchunky yarn, 80% superfine Merino/20% baby alpaca, 100g/70m per skein, one skein each of Bubblegum (Yarn A), Gooseberry Fool (Yarn B), Fondant Fancy (Yarn C) and Pavlova (Yarn D) ■ 10mm (UK 000, US 15) circular needles at least

You South Africa

10 min. di lettura

■ To fit ages 4-5 (6-7; 8-9; 10-11; 12-13) years ■ To fit chest 61 (66; 71; 76; 81) cm ■ Actual chest measurements 69 (74; 79; 84; 89) cm ■ Full length 54 (58; 62; 66; 68) cm ■ Sleeve length 16 (19; 22; 24; 26) cm NOTE The coat in the photo has been

Simply Knitting

1 min. di lettura

Bring summer into your life with this soft, premium acrylic which creates a delightfully bright pattern. It machine washes at 40°C too! Visit www.kingcole.com or call 01756 703670 for stockists. Silver tools add smooth flow and luxury to your knitti

Mollie Makes

2 min. di lettura

Want to shop more consciously but don’t know where to start? Channel the ‘reuse, reduce and recycle’ mantra, and only opt for items with a past. If it looks good and does good, it’s gonna make you feel good. 01 Recycled materials in this season’s h

Simply Knitting

3 min. di lettura

❏ DROPS Alpaca (4ply, 100% alpaca, 50g/167m) ❏ A pair of 5mm needles ❏ 5 (5: 5: 6: 6) DROPS Seashell buttons, no 521 For yarn quantites and measurements see size table 17 sts and 34 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over garter stitch using 5mm needl

Simply Knitting

1 min. di lettura

Something magical happens when you add hot fashion details to a classic design. Check out this cool update on the classic striped sweater – now with chevron stripes. The colours are a glorious combination of chalk with marine blue and burgundy. This

Australian Knitting

3 min. di lettura

The Biggan Design yarn is perfect for this purpose, as the yarn is so soft you can wear it next to the skin without feeling it at all. Many customers have bought my yarn for this reason to knit chemo beanies for friends, but now I can myself verify t

Simply Knitting

3 min. di lettura

To make all the birds: ❏ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Black (0965) Yarn B White (0961) Yarn C Walnut (0927) Yarn D Signal Red (0977) Yarn E Sunflower (0978) Yarn F Bright Lemon (0819) Yarn G Bluebell (0969) Yarn H