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Sanna Mård Castman Swedish designer Sanna has been working in knitwear design since leaving school, and she loves to explore cables and lace patterns and to incorporate beautiful details into her knits. Turn to p36 for her elegantly cabled, slash-neck sweater, ‘Freydis’. Emma Vining Emma is known for her exquisite, unique stitch patterns, many of which have been influenced by historical artefacts and urban environments. This month, she has designed a chic cropped waistcoat with a fascinating textured pattern. Find it on p54. Faye Perriam-Reed Former technical editor of The Knitter, Faye is now a freelance knitwear designer whose work combines modern, wearable shapes with elegant stitch patterns. Her new design for us is an airy lace top, which is the star of our special supplement. Sarah Hatton Sarah honed…

Designer Marie Wallin has added a new aran-weight option to her British Breeds yarn range. It’s accompanied by a pattern book, called Aran, which contains 12 women’s designs, four of which use steeks. Marie is much-loved for her intricate, multi-coloured stranded patterns, and colourwork projects in the book include a fitted open cardigan, all-over Fair Isle sweaters with yoked and drop-shoulder shapes, a pretty tank top, a scarf and a tam. ‘Berwick’ is a spectacular jacket with a twisted stitch fabric and ornamental Fair Isle borders. Intricately cabled designs include two classic sweaters, and the lovely ‘Bamburgh’ cardigan, which has contrasting stitch patterns on the right and left front. British Breeds Aran costs £9 per 50g/85m ball and is available in 12 beautiful shades. Complete knitting kits are also available…

“THESE FINGERLESS mittens are knitted in Jamieson & Smith’s 2ply Jumper Weight wool,” says Outi Kater. “This unisex pattern comes in two sizes, using two different needle sizes, but with the same number of stitches. The name of the pattern comes from the Gaelic name Somhairle, meaning ‘summer-wanderer’.” PATTERN NOTE The two sizes are knitted with the same number of stitches using two different needle sizes. Be careful to check that your gauge matches your chosen size. MITTENS (make 2) Using the appropriate DPNs for your size, yarn A and the long-tail method, cast on 64 sts. Pm and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts. CUFF Work 10 rounds in rib as set by Chart A. BEGIN COLOURWORK Rnd 1: Working from Chart B,…

KNITTING LIGHT THIS PATTERN book will be enjoyed by knitters who love to work with plant-based yarns - and also by those new to fibres such as cotton, linen and hemp. These yarns have very different characteristics to more commonly used woollen yarns, and so Marie Greene provides tips and tricks on knitting and caring for projects made using cotton, linen, bamboo and rayon. Such fibres are ideal for warmer days, and Marie has used them to create 20 light, comfortable summer garments. The projects are mostly seamless, in nine sizes from 32in to 60in. Marie’s instructions are clear and easy to follow, too. Lacework is a popular way to create airy knits for summer, and Marie brings us a section of projects combining classic shapes and lace details. Among…

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CHART NOTE The pattern moves sideways by working 3tog and making 2 yarnovers on each repeat. Therefore, on the chart, the knit and purl sts are not always worked over each other, as drawn in. Work each rnd/row as shown so the pattern will work out correctly. BODY Using 3.5mm circular needles, cast on 217 (235:253:271:307) sts. Pm and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Rnd 1: Knit. Rnd 2: Purl. Rep last 2 rnds once more. Work Rnds 1-42 of Chart pattern, working 18-st repeat 11 (12:13:14:16) times around, and knitting last 2 sts of rnd 42 together. 216 (234:252:270:306) sts. Sizes 1 and 3 only Next rnd: Remove beg of rnd mrk, (K2, P1, K13, P1, K1) twice, K2, P1, K13, pm,…

STITCH PATTERNS LINKED PURL BOBBLE 1 - IN THE ROUND Rnd 1: *Sl 1 wyib, KyoK; rep from * to end. Rnd 2: *Sl 1 wyif, P3tog; rep from * to end. LINKED PURL BOBBLE 2 - IN THE ROUND Rnd 1: *KyoK, Sl 1 wyib; rep from * to end. Rnd 2: *P3tog, Sl 1 wyif; rep from * to end. LINKED PURL BOBBLE 1 - WORKED FLAT Row 1 (RS): *Sl 1 wyib, KyoK; rep from * to end. Row 2 (WS): *K3tog, Sl 1 wyib; rep from * to end. LINKED PURL BOBBLE 2 - WORKED FLAT Row 1 (RS): *KyoK, Sl 1 wyib; rep from * to end. Row 2 (WS): *Sl 1 wyib, P3tog; rep from * to end. FEATHER AND FAN Rnd/Row 1: *P2,…

FROM THE archives PATTERN NOTES Charts are worked in stocking stitch unless otherwise noted. Both pockets are worked at the same time and separated by steeks. Cast on for steek sts using backwards-loop cast-on. POCKET LININGS Using 3.25mm DPNS and yarn A, cast on 64 (68:68:68:76:80:80:84:84:88) sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts. Pm for beg of rnd, pm after first 27 (29:29:29:33:35:35:37:37:39) sts for first pocket, pm after foll 5 sts for steek, then after foll 27 (29:29:29:33:35:35:37:37:39) sts for second pocket. Final 5 sts serve as second steek. Rnd 1: Beg with st 3 (3:5:7:7:9:9:11:13:15) of chart, work Main Chart to mrk, ending with st 13 (15:1:3:7:11:11:15:1:5), slm, work Steek Chart to mrk, beg with st 4 (2:16:14: 10:6:6:2:16:12), work Main Chart…

Issue 202 Colourwork top ● Lace tunic ● Cabled pullover ● Fair Isle T-shirt ● Lace cowl ● Swedish socks ● Cropped waistcoat ● Mock cable shawl ● Child’s yoked sweater ● Colourwork mitts ● Men’s waistcoat SEE THE PATTERNS IN DETAIL HERE http://bit.ly/RAVTKN Issue 201 Cowl-neck lace top ● Intarsia pullover ● Brioche cowl ● Fair Isle hat ●Colourwork cardigan ● Poncho ● Wrap stitch socks ● Child’s cardigan ● Embroidered cable jumper ● Men’s cabled sweater Issue 200 Cabled top ● Fair Isle mittens ● Tank top ● Felted bag ● Colourwork socks ● Cabled cardigan ● Men’s vest ● Intarsia cardigan ● Shetland lace wrap● Cabled jumper ● Slip stitch shawl ● Gansey Issue 199 Fair Isle vest ● Cabled cardigan ● Brioche scarf ● Fair Isle…

BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 106 (118:130:142:150:162) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: *P2, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2. These 2 rows set rib. Cont in rib as set until work measures 7 (7:7:8:8:8) cm, ending with WS facing for next row. Next row (WS): Rib to end, inc 1 (1:0:0:1:1) st and dec 0 (0:1:1:0:0) sts evenly across row. 107 (119:129:141:151:163) sts. Change to 4mm needles. Beg with a K row and working in st st throughout, cont until work measures 37 (37:37:38:39:40) cm, ending with RS facing for next row. SHAPE RAGLANS Cast off 7 (8:8:9:9:10) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 93 (103:113:123:133:143) sts. Sizes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only Next…

Could you tell us a little bit about yourself? “Absolutely! I live in Washington State, in the beautiful US region known as the Pacific Northwest. I started designing knitwear in 2010, after my then online yarn shop customers encouraged me to start publishing my own designs. I have since published 36 patterns, with four more in various stages at the time of this chat, and many more ideas that I can’t wait to get on the needles!” How would you describe your design style? “Visually, I’d describe my design style as bold yet classic, with an emphasis on texture - especially cables and lace! Anyone browsing my portfolio will find tailored garments and polished accessories sprinkled with lots of small details. “But the way I design and write my patterns…

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PATTERN NOTE If you are working with DPNs, rearrange the number of stitches on each needle by one or two every few rows to avoid developing ladders of looser stitches. CHART PATTERNS FAN AND BAMBOO PATTERN – SIZE 1 Rnd 1: P2, K1, yo, K5, K2tog, P1, SSK, K5, yo, K1, P2, K9. Rnd 2: P2, K8, P1, K8, P2, K9. Rnd 3: P2, K2, yo, K4, K2tog, P1, SSK, K4, yo, K2, P2, K9. Rnd 4: Rep rnd 2. Rnd 5: P2, K3, yo, K3, K2tog, P1, SSK, K3, yo, K3, P2, K9. Rnd 6: Rep rnd 2. Rnd 7: P2, K4, yo, K2, K2tog, P1, SSK, K2, yo, K4, P2, K9. Rnd 8: Rep rnd 2. Rnd 9: P2, K5, yo, K1, K2tog, P1, SSK, K1, yo, K5,…

CHART PATTERNS CABLE PATTERN (worked in the round) Rnd 1: P4, C4F, C4B, P4. Rnds 2-6: P4, K8, P4. Rnd 7: P4, T4B, T4C, P4. Rnd 8: P4, K2, P4, K2, P4. Rnd 9: P3, C3B, K4, C3F, P3. Rnd 10: P3, K10, P3. Rnd 11: P2, T3B, P6, T3F, P2. Rnd 12: P2, K2, P8, K2, P2. Rnd 13: P1, C3B, K8, C3F, P1. Rnd 14: P1, K14, P1. Rnd 15: T3B, P10, T3F. Rnd 16: K2, P12, K2. Rnd 17-18: Knit. Rnds 19-20: K2, P12, K2. Rnd 21: C3F, K10, C3B. Rnd 22: P1, K14, P1. Rnd 23: P1, T3F, P8, T3B, P1. Rnd 24: P2, K2, P8, K2, P2. Rnd 25: P2, C3F, K6, C3B, P2. Rnd 26: P3, K10, P3. Rnd 27: P3, T3F, P4, T3B,…

RACHEL CHALLONER is a crofter on Fair Isle, the southernmost isle in the Shetland archipelago. As well as looking after her flock of sheep and producing her own yarns for her Bee Croft Wool brand, Rachel has embarked on an ambitious new project to create a visual archive of knitwear made on the island of Fair Isle – and she is calling on our readers to help! We chatted with Rachel about The Fair Isle Project, and about what life is like living on this remote island, which lies about 24 miles off the Shetland mainland. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? “I’m originally from Lincolnshire, and I now live in Fair Isle where I run a 25-acre croft, called Barkland. I first came to Fair Isle…

PATTERN NOTES Alternating Ridge and Cable Pattern: Patterns A and B are referred to as “A” and “B” in the instructions. A and B are alternated over 20 rows to create the embellished ridges in the lower and upper body sections. As stitches are decreased for the front neck and armholes, work partial pattern repeats of A and B as required. Stitch Pattern A (Ridges) is used for the front bands and armhole edges. STITCH PATTERNS PATTERN A - RIDGES (worked over 8 sts and 10 rows) Row 1 (RS): Purl. Rows 2-3: Knit. Row 4: Purl. Rows 5-6: Knit. Row 7-8: Purl. Row 9: Knit. Row 10: Purl. PATTERN B - CABLES (worked over 8 sts and 10 rows) Row 1 (RS): (C2B, C2F) twice. Row 2 and all…

PATTERN NOTES The shrug is knitted flat, worked lengthways from one side to the other. CHART PATTERN (multiple of 8 sts + 5) Row 1: K4, *SSK, yo, K1, yo, K2tog, K3; rep from * to 1 st before end, K1. Row 2 and all even rows: P to end. Row 3: *K5, yo, s2kpo, yo; rep from * to 5 sts before end, K5. Row 5: Repeat Row 1. Row 7: *SSK, yo, K1, yo, K2tog, K3; rep from * to last 5 sts, SSK, yo, K1, yo, K2tog. Row 9: *K1, yo, s2kpo, yo, K4; rep from * to last 5 sts, K1, yo, s2kpo, yo, K1. Row 11: Repeat Row 7. Row 12: P to end. SPECIAL TECHNIQUES I-CORD Using 4.5mm DPNs, cast on 3 sts. Do…

BACK Using 3.5mm needles, cast on 99 (107:117:129) sts. Row 1 (RS): (K1, P1) to last st, K1. Row 2 (WS): (P1, K1) to last st, P1. Last 2 rows set 1x1 rib. Cont to work in rib as set for 24 (25:25:26) cm, ending after a WS row. Cont in Lace Patt as folls: Rows 1 and 3 (RS): K2 (3:2:2), *yo, skpo, K1, K2tog, yo, K1; rep from * to last 1 (2:1:1) sts, K1 (2:1:1). Row 2 and all alt rows: Purl. Rows 5 and 7: K2 (3:2:2) *K2tog, yo, K1, yo, skpo, K1; rep from * to last 1 (2:1:1) sts, K1 (2:1:1). Row 8: Purl. ARMHOLES Cont in Lace Patt as set until work meas 29 (30:30:31) cm from cast-on edge. Cast off 4 sts…

Abbreviations alt alternate approx approximately beg beginning ch chain cn cable needle cont continue dc double crochet (US single crochet) dec decrease (work two stitches together) DK double knitting DPN double-pointed needle dtr double treble (US treble crochet) est established foll following inc increase K knit KFB knit into front and back of stitch K2tog knit the next two stitches together kwise knitwise meas measures M1 make one (see M1L) M1pw make 1 st purlwise: with LH needle lift the strand between next and last st from front to back and purl through the back loop M1L left leaning increase: with left needle tip, lift strand between needles from front to back. Knit lifted loop through back of loop M1R right leaning increase: with left needle tip, lift strand between…

STITCH PATTERNS PATTERN A (also shown in chart) Note: Repeats in brackets are worked 3 (3:3:4:4:5:5:6:6) times. Rnd 1: (Pl, SSK, K3, yo, Kl, yo, K3, K2tog, P2), Pl, SSK, K3, yo, Kl, yo, K3, K2tog, PL Rnd2: (Pl, Kn, P2), Pl, Kll, Pl. Rnd 3: (Pl, SSK, K2, yo, K3, yo, K2, K2tog, P2), Pl, SSK, K2, yo, K3, yo, K2, K2tog, PL Rnd 4 : Repeat rnd 2. Rnd 5: (Pl, SSK, Kl, yo, KS, yo, Kl, K2tog, P2), Pl, SSK, Kl, yo, Ks, yo, Kl, K2tog, PL Rnd 6: Repeat rnd 2. Rnd 7: (Pl, SSK, yo, K7, yo, K2tog, P2), Pl, SSK, yo, K7, yo, K2tog, PL Rnd 8: Repeat rnd 2. Rnd 9: (yo, K3, K2tog, P3, SSK, K3, yo, Kl), yo, K3, K2tog, P3,…

LITTLE WONDERS We’re totally in love with the fabulous baby knits in Rowan’s new collection, Bloom Book Five: Grow With Me! The book has 13 patterns by Lisa Richardson, and she shows how to add new hems and cuffs to the projects at a later stage, ensuring little ones can get more wear out of each cherished handknit. Projects include a charming colourwork waistcoat, cosy leggings, a yoked sweater, a striped tank, a cardigan with embroidery embellishments, and a gorgeous colourwork sweater. There are practical and cheerful accessories, such as stripy legwarmers and socks, a colourful blanket, and a clever baby carrier cover knitted in moss stitch. Projects are sized from birth to three years. To order a copy for £10.50 or to find stockist details, visit www.knitrowan.com Natural beauty John Arbon’s…

Comfortable, relaxed knits with a touch of luxury fill the pages of the latest pattern collection from Quail Studio, Edition Three. The 11 projects for women use Rowan yarns including Cotton Cashmere, Softyak DK and Four Seasons to create tactile fabrics you’ll want to wear all summer long. Designs include ‘Mayflower’, a T-shirt with a modern lace pattern, and ‘Azalea’, a mesh lace jumper with cropped sleeves. There’s a slouchy, dropped-shoulder T-shirt knitted in moss stitch, and an elegantly simple slipover top and short-sleeved jumper. Chic cables decorate the ‘Peony’ crewneck top and ‘Allium round-neck cardigan. The sumptuous, longline ‘Cecelia’ cardigan has a moss stitch body and sleeves, with panels of diamond textures and ridges inspired by gansey stitch patterns. ‘Agapanthus’ is a fabulous ribbed vest top, and the ‘Astilbe’…

Natural fibres are a popular choice for warm-weather knits, and King Cole’s Finesse Cotton Silk DK is a sumptuous, draping option for summer sweaters and cardigans. King Cole’s design team has created a range of women’s patterns using Finesse. Relaxed yet feminine styles include a seamless sweater (design 6164), which has options for a striped yoke or a simple colourwork pattern. Design 6165, another seamless jumper, can be knitted with a cabled yoke, or with a central cabled panel. Finesse is a blend of 77% cotton and 23% silk, and is available in a palette of 23 vintage shades. It costs £2.99 per 50g/120m ball. For stockist details visit www.kingcole.com Pop socks! Knit yourself a funky, matching pair of self-striping socks with one of Urth’s magic Uneek kits Available for £21.50…

SWATCHES SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE New shades WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS Bo Peep DK Shade pictured Dancing Bluebells (1194) Ball weight/length 50g/112m Needle size 4mm (UK 8/US 6) Tension 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm Fibre content 52% Falkland wool, 48% nylon Care Machine wash 40°C RRP £4.20 Contact www.wyspinners.com 01535 664500 Thanks to its softness, strength and practicality, Bo Peep DK is a lovely choice for knits you’ll want to wear every day. It’s enjoyable to knit with, and gives a draping fabric with a subtle gleam and excellent stitch definition. The extensive palette of brights, pastels and neutrals has recently been extended to include mustard, putty, a soft green and a pinky-orange. Recycled fibres CASCADE YARNS ReSolve Shade pictured Orchid Mist (11) Skein weight/length 100g/225m Needle size 3.75mm-4.5mm (UK…

PATTERN NOTE All slipped stitches should be worked with the yarn held at the WS of the work – this is the back of the work on RS rows, and the front of the work on WS rows. BACK Using 2.75mm needles and yarn A, cast on 153 (165:183:201:213:231:249:261:279) sts. Row 1 (RS): K3, *P3, K3; rep from * to end. Row 2: P3, *K3, P3; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form rib. Cont in rib until work measures 5cm, dec (inc: -: dec: inc:-: dec: inc:-) 1 (1:-:1:1: -:1:1:-) st at each end of last row and ending with RS facing for next row. 151 (167:183:199:215:231:247:263:279) sts. Change to 3.25mm needles. Joining in yarn B when required, now work in patt as folls: Rows 1 and…

“THE COLOURS of this bolster cushion were based on the primulas in my garden -I wanted to capture the vibrancy of spring, with its bright flowers and vivid greens,” says Mary Henderson. “This would be a good project for knitters wanting to try steeking for the first time. There is no shaping, and the wheel ends are similar to knitting a tam top.” BOLSTER CORRUGATED RIB Using 3mm needles and yarn A, and the long-tail method, cast on 120 sts. Next row (WS): Knit. Work rows 1-15 of Chart A, rep 2-st patt across row. Row 17 (RS): Using yarn A, P to end, pm, cast on 7 sts, pm, join to work in the round. 127 sts. These 7 new sts are the steek stitches, represented by sts 1-7…

ONE HUNDRED years ago, on June 8th or 9th, two men disappeared into the clouds above the north (Tibetan) face of Mount Everest, “going strong for the top,” and only a few hundred feet from the summit, according to Noel Odell -who was fated to be the last person on earth to see George Mallory and Sandy Irvine alive. The men were part of the third Royal Geographical Society-funded expedition to Everest; two previous expeditions had taken place in 1921 and 1922, and George Leigh Mallory was the only member of the 1924 team to be on his third trip to Everest. Handsome, absent-minded, charismatic, and a freethinker, the mountaineer George Mallory was aged 37 at the time of his disappearance. Seventy-five years on from the 1924 Expedition, in 1999,…

TO GET the best results from your knitting, it’s vital to ensure that you have the correct tension – this determines how large or small your garment will be in the end. We always recommend knitting up a test square or swatch before commencing any project, to check your tension using your chosen yarn and needles. Yes, it can feel like a chore – especially when you’re super eager to get started on your ‘proper’ project – but it’s really important if you want a garment that fits well and looks fantastic. If your tension is too tight, your garment will come up smaller or shorter and might not fit you properly; if your tension is too loose, you’ll find that the garment is too baggy. Most knitting patterns specify…

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ERIKA KNIGHT is a true icon of the British design scene, having played a hugely influential role in the fashion and knitwear industries for many years. Her long-held ambition to create her own yarn range using sustainable, natural fibres was realised in 2012, and since then she has brought us many much-loved, beautiful yarns - such as Studio Linen, used by Faye Perriam-Reed for her 'Sennen Cove' design, along with British Blue, Gossypium Cotton and Wild Wool. Studio Linen is a DK-weight yarn, spun from a blend of 85% recycled rayon-linen fibre, regenerated using the eco-friendly hydrolysis method, and 15% premium natural linen. The blend of linen fibres creates a very soft hand feel, a great stitch definition and an elegant drape. Its palette includes a choice of blues inspired by…