Table of contents for Issue 76 in Creative Knitting

LEFT GLOVE CUFF With 2.75mm needles, cast on 64 sts, divided among 4 dpn. Join in a round, being careful not to twist; mark beg of round. P 1 round. K 1 round. Rep last 2 rounds once more. K 1 round. Change to 3.25mm needles. Beg Pattern Stitch Round 1: RS – *K1, yo, k6, k3tog, k6, yo; rep from * to end. Round 2: RS - *K2, p13, k1; rep from * to end. Rounds 3 and 4: K. Rep last 4 rounds once more. Rounds 9 and 10: K. Rounds 11, 12, 13 and 14: P. Round 15: K. Next Round: *K7, k3tog, k6; rep from * to end. 56 sts. Next Round: *K1, yo, k5, k3tog, k5, yo; rep from * to end. Next Round: *K2,…

STITCH GUIDE With 2.75mm needles cast on loosely 144 sts. Row 1: RS – *K3, p3; rep from * to end. Row 2: *K3, p3; rep from * to end. Rib 6 more rows. Change to 3.25mm needles. Beg Main Pattern **Stst 2 rows. Row 3: *K2tog, yo, k4; rep from * to end. Beg with a purl row, Stst 5 rows. Row 9: *K3, k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * to end. Beg with a purl row, Stst 3 rows.** Rep from ** to ** for Main patt throughout. Main patt until hat meas 17cm from beg, end with a row 4 of patt. Shape Top Next Row: RS – *K4, k2tog; rep from * to end. 120 sts. P 1 row. Next Row: *K3, yo, k2tog; rep from…

SCARF Using 8.00mm needles, cast on 36 sts. Work in garter st (every row knit) until Scarf measures 165cm from beg. Cast off loosely. MAKING UP Do not press. Sew in ends. BERET Using set of 3.25mm double-pointed needles, cast on 108 sts and divide evenly between 3 needles. Join to work in rounds, taking care not to twist cast-on edge. Round 1: * K1, P1, rep from * to end. Rep 1st round 5 times. Change to set of 4.00mm double-pointed needles. Next Round: * K1, inc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * to end. 180 sts. Work in stocking st (every round knit) until work measures 11 cm from beg. Shape Crown Round 1: * K8, K2tog, rep from * to end. 162 sts. Knit…

GETTING STARTED Trinity Stitch worked over a multiple of 4sts plus 2 Note: sl sts purlwise with yarn in front. Row 1 and 3: RS – K1 tbl, p to last st, sl 1. Row 2: k1 tbl, * p3tog, (k1, p1, k1) into next st, rep from * to last st, sl 1. Row 4: k1 tbl, * (k1, p1, k1) into next st, p3tog, rep from * to last st, sl 1. Rep rows 1 – 4 for pattern. WORKING PATTERN Colour Note: if you want to change the colour flow, break the strand and use alternately from the inside and the outside of the yarn ball. BACK Strip 1 Cast on 22(26, 22, 26) sts. Work in trinity st until strip measures 46(48, 51, 53) cm end…

STITCH GUIDE WRAP BODY (KNITTED IN ONE CONTINUOUS PIECE) Note: this wrap is worn with the knitting turned sideways. Using 6.00mm Needles, cast on 105 (110,115) sts. Next Row: Knit. Next Row: Purl. Beg patt Row 1: RS - K2, * K2tog, yfwd, K1, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K2, rep from * 4 more times, P65 (70, 75), K3. Row 2: P3, K65 (70, 75), P37. Row 3: K1, * K2tog, yfwd, K3, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, rep from * 4 more times, K1, P65 (70, 75), K3. Row 4: As 2nd row. Rows 1 to 4 incl form patt. Cont in patt until work measures approx 32 (34-36) cm from cast on edge, ending with a 4th patt row (measure at the point where stocking st and…

STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 142 (150) sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Last 2 rows form rib. Cont in rib until band measures 11cm from beg, ending with a 2nd row. Next Row: Cast on one st (seam st), rib to end. Next Row: Cast on one st (seam st), rib to end, dec 3 (1) sts evenly across. 141 (151) sts. Cont in stocking st until Back measures 31 (34) cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Tie a coloured thread at each end of last row to indicate position for beg of neckband when working Front. ** Work a further 38 rows. Shape For Sleeves Cast…

STITCH GUIDE Finished scarf will vary slightly for individual knitters. If you are going to have a fringe, cut 104 lengths of 14 cm for the fringe. Just have a think about trying something a bit different instead of a fringe, try crochet or beads or buttons. Cast on 49 stitches using 3.25mm needles. Row 1: Knit into back of stitch for entire row. Row 2: Slip 1st stitch, K1, P1, repeat to the end of the row. Repeat row 2 till the end of the yarn or until the scarf has achieved the desired length. Cast off loosely. MAKING UP Press scarf lightly with lots of steam. Using bundles of 4 strands of yarn reserved for the fringe, tie 13 fringes evenly across the ends of the scarf. A…

STITCH GUIDE THE SCARF Cast on 34 sts. Help keep ends neat by slipping the first stitch of each row. Row 1: K4, P3, K6, P3, K2, P3, K6, P3, K4 Row 2: K4, K3, P6, K3, P2, K3, P6, K3, K4 Repeat these two rows twice (6 rows completed) Row 7: K4, P3, slip next 3 sts onto cable needle & hold at back of work, K3 then K the 3 sts from cable needle, P3, K2, P3, , slip next 3 sts onto cable needle & hold at front of work, K3 then K the 3 sts from cable needle, P3, K4 Row 8: as Row 2 Repeat Rows 1 and 2 5 more times, then work Row 7. Continue in this way until scarf measures 165 cm…

GETTING STARTED For Rare Essentials Boucle use 5.00mm needles For Rare Essentials Boucle Pure or Rare Earth Boucle use 4.50mm needles For 8ply Cocoon use 7.00mm needles WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 5.00mm or 4.50mm needles and main colour cast on 72(80, 88, 98) sts. Knit 5 rows garter st. 1st row is WS. Work in stocking st dec 1 st at each end of next row then in every foll 6th row until 62(70, 78, 88) sts rem. Work 7 rows without shaping. Inc 1 st at each end of next row, then in every foll 8th row until there are 72(80, 88, 98) sts. Cont without shaping until work measures 36cm from beg, ending with a purl row. Shape Armholes Cast off 4(5, 6, 8) sts at beg of…

GETTING STARTED Note: every yo twice only counts as 1 stitch as one of the yo’s will be dropped off needle again on next row WORKING PATTERN SHAWL With 4.5mm needles cast on 2 sts. Row 1: RS - K2. Row 2: K1, M1, k1. 3 sts. Row 3: K1, k into front & back of next st, k1. 4 sts. Row 4: K. Row 5: K2, yo twice, k2. 5 sts. Row 6 & all other WS rows: K across but k only one of every double yo’s and drop every 2nd yo off needle (to make larger whole). Row 7: K2, yo twice, k1, yo twice, k2. 7 sts. Row 9: K2, yo twice, k3, yo twice, k2. 9 sts. Row 11: K2, yo twice, k5, yo twice,…

WORKING PATTERN Cast on 28 (31) stitches. Increments of 3 stitches may be added or decreased allowing 1 stitch extra/less in each panel. Larger size in brackets. Row 1: WS Sl1, k3 (4), p6, k8 (9), p6, k4 (5). Row 2: Sl1, knit to end. Repeat the above rows 15 (16) times. More or less rows can be made at this point. Place marker at each end of row, a coloured thread can be used. Next Row: *Knit. *Repeat twice more for larger size. **Next Row: K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 stitches, k2tog, k1. 26 (29) sts. Next 5 rows: Knit ** Repeat ** twice more. 22 (25) sts remaining. Next Row: Knit 1, k2 tog. to end. 12 (13) sts. Next Row: Knit 0, (1), k2tog. to end.…

STITCH GUIDE 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 meas 6.5cm, end with a RS row. Next Row: WS – Purl, dec 4 (2, 0, 4, 2) sts evenly. 66 (74, 82, 90, 98) sts. Next Row: RS – Change to 6.5mm needles and cont in Stst until piece meas approx 39.5 (40, 40, 41.5, 42)cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape armholes Cast off 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) sts at…

STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 4.00mm needles and C, cast on 66 (74, 82, 90, 90) sts. Row 1: K3, * P4, K4, rep from * to last 7 sts, P4, K3. Row 2: P3, * K4, P4, rep from * to last 7 sts, K4, P3. Rep last 2 rows 5 (6,8,8,8) times, inc (dec, dec, dec, inc) 2 (0, 2, 4, 2) sts evenly across last row. 68 (74, 80, 86, 92) sts, 12 (14, 18, 18, 18) rows rib in all. Beg Stripe Patt NOTE: 2 balls of M are used when working stripes. This allows M to be carried up at side edge without breaking off after each stripe. Row 1: RS - Using M, Purl. Row 2: Knit. Row 3: Using C, Purl. Row 4: Using…

STITCH GUIDE NOTE: This instruction has been written specifically for the stitch patterns given. Using any other stitches may result in a garment that is the wrong shape or size. BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 122 (130, 138, 146, 154) sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * K2, P2, rep from * to end. Last 2 rows form rib patt. Work a further 13 (13, 15, 15, 15) rows rib. Next Row: Rib 34 (38, 42, 46, 50), inc in next st, rib 3, inc in next st, rib 11, inc in next st, rib 5, (inc in next st, rib 1) 5 times, rib 4, inc in next st, rib 12, inc in next st, rib 3, inc in…

STITCH GUIDE THROW RUG Using 10mm circular needle and 2 strands of yarn tog, cast on 143 sts. NOTE – A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of sts – work backwards and forwards in rows. Begin Border Work 5 rows garter st, noting that first row is wrong side. Begin Patt Row 1: K4, * K15, P15, rep from * to last 19 sts, K19. Row 2: K4, * P15, K15, rep from * to last 19 sts, P15, K4. Row 3: K4, * K7, MB, K7, P15, K15, P15, rep from * to last 19 sts, K7, MB, K11. Row 4: As 2nd row. Rep 1st and 2nd rows once. Row 7: K4, * K4, MB, K5, MB, K4, P15, K15, P15, rep from *…

STITCH GUIDE BACK With 4mm needles and MC, cast on 71 (75, 81, 85) sts. Row 1: RS – K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Rib 0 (0, 2, 2) more rows. Using A, rib 2 rows. Using B, rib 2 rows. Using A, rib 2 rows. Using MC, rib 2 (2, 4, 4) rows and inc 0 (1, 0, 1) st in last row to 71 (76, 81, 86) sts. Change to 4.5mm needles. With MC, Stst straight until piece meas 28 (30, 32, 38)cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Armholes Cast off 4 (4, 5, 5) sts beg of next 2 rows. 63 (68, 71, 76) sts. Next Row: RS – K1, k2tog,…

STITCH GUIDE To make magic ring, make a slip knot, but do not pull closed. Using loop on hook work over the tail and “loop” formed by slip knot. Work 1st round of crochet into ring and pull tail to close. This method prevents a hole from appearing. TO MAKE PUFF Using 4.00mm hook and Silk Garden, make a magic ring. 1 ch, 6 dc into loop. Pull loose tail to close loop. Popcorn row: into each dc, work 3 ch, yoh, insert hook into st and draw up loop to 2.5cm, yoh and draw up loop as tall as possible, 6 times more, yoh and draw through all loops on hook, 3 ch, dc into same dc. One popcorn made. Continue in same manner 5 times to complete 6…

STITCH GUIDE HELPFUL NOTES: It is strongly recommended to pre-wind the two different yarn combinations C1 and C2, and C1 and C3 into united balls before you start knitting. Do not break off yarns after completing each yarn change when following the striping sequence; instead carry yarns not in use loosely up side of work until required again. Take care to start new balls of yarn only at beginning of rows as both the reversible nature of the vest and the fact that stitches are laddered means knots and ends of yarn will become obvious and not provide a neat finish. Therefore fasten off loose ends at side edges. STRIPING SEQUENCE: Using 1 strand each of C1 and C2 together, work 4 rows as stated in instructions. Using 1 strand…

FEATHER AND FAN LOOP SCARF Worked back and forth on straight needles With 6mm needles, cast on loosely 218 sts. Row 1: RS – Knit. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K1; *(k2tog) 3 times, (yo, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 3 times; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 4: Knit. Rep these 4 rows until piece meas 28.5cm from beg, end with a row 4 of pattern. Next Row: RS – Knit. Next Row: Purl. Cast off loosely (ensure castoff row has same stretch as cast on row). Join to round. FEATHER AND FAN LOOP SCARF WORKED CIRCULAR With 6mm circular needle, cast on loosely 216 sts, join to round, ensure not to twist, mark beg of round. Rounds 1 and 2: RS – Knit. Round 3: *(K2tog) 3…

STITCH GUIDE Using straight needles cast on 18 stitches. Row 1: *K2, P2* Repeat to end of row Row 2: *P2, K2* Repeat to end of row These 2 rows form the rib pattern. Continue in rib pattern until work measures 65cm ending with 2nd row. Next Row: Change to Double Point Needles, Slip 1st stitch onto double point needle, hold at front of work, then 2nd stitch onto needle held at back of work. Continue in this manner across all 18sts leaving 9 stitches on front needle and 9 stitches on back needle. Next Row: Using 9 stitches on front needle continue in stocking stitch for 10 rows. Leave these stitches on needle and break off yarn. Join Yarn to remaining 9 stitches at back of work and continue…

STITCH GUIDE KNIT I-CORD Cast on 3 sts. Knit 3, bring yarn round back, slide work to right end of needle, and knit (don’t turn work). Continue in this way until sufficient length of i-cord is produced. Cast off. PENDANT Thread approximately 150 beads onto yarn (or if yarn is too thick, thread beads onto sewing thread of similar colour and work both yarns together). Work an I-cord of 35 cm or desired length, bringing up and knitting in 2 beads every two or three rows. Cast off. Repeat for second i-cord. Darn in ends. Twist both cords together loosely (or make three cords and plait), attach pendant or bead to cord, and if you wish, attach ends to clasp. Alternatively, knot ends neatly together. Knitalpaca Ph: 03 5235 9208…

BACK With 6mm needles, cast on 84 (90, 96, 102) sts. Change to 5.5mm needles. K1, p1 rib for 4 rows. Place marker at centre of row to denote RS facing. Beg Main Body Pattern **Row 1: RS – P1; *yo, p2tog; rep from * to last st, p. Rep last row 9 times more (= 10 Lace rows). Garter Stitch (= k every row) for 16 rows.** Rep from ** to ** (= 26 rows per pattern repeat) until piece meas 31 (32, 33, 33)cm from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Shoulders Read complete next sentence before commencing as dec’s are worked different depending if you are on Lace rows or Garter Stitch rows. Dec 2 sts each end next 3 RS rows as follows for Lace…

STITCH GUIDE MOTIF A (SIZE S ONLY – MAKE 2) Using set of 10mm double-pointed needles, cast on 9 sts. Divide sts evenly between 3 needles and join to work in rounds, taking care not to twist cast on edge. Beg Patt Round 1 and foll alt rounds: Knit. Round 2: Inc in each st to end. 18 sts. Round 4: K1, inc in each st to end. 35 sts. Round 6: * (K1, yfwd) twice, K2tog, sl 1, K1, psso, yfwd, K1, yfwd, rep from * to end. 45 sts. Round 8: * (K1, yfwd) twice, K1, K2tog, sl 1, K1, psso, (K1, yfwd) twice, rep from * to end. 55 sts. Round 10: * (K1, yfwd) twice, K2, K2tog, sl 1, K1, psso, K2, yfwd, K1, yfwd, rep…

BEANIE STITCH GUIDE Using 3.75mm needles and M, cast on 123 (129) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Last 2 rows form rib. Work a further 10 rows rib, dec one st in centre of last row. 122 (128) sts. Change to 4.00mm needles. Beg Fair Isle Patt NOTE – Do not weave colours in Fair Isle patt but carry colour not in use loosely across on wrong side. Always carry colours to ends of rows and catch in at side edges. Always carry M above C1 and C4, C3 above C5, and C2 above C1. Work rows 1 to 24 incl from Graph. These 24 rows form Fair Isle patt.…

STITCH GUIDE Cast on 36 stitches Row 1 & 2: Knit Row 3: Knit 4 * yarn fwd, knit 2 tog knit 2 * repeat from * to * to last 4 stitches, knit 4. Next Row: Repeat Row 3 until desired length, Next Row: knit the last 2 rows as Rows 1 & 2. Cast off and stitch in ends. This pattern can be used for any yarn. For a narrower, wider scarf or wrap width, decrease or increase the amount of stitches, which must be divisive of 4. The Ardent Alpaca 2/35 Camp St Beechworth Vic Ph: 03 5728 2205 www.ardentalpaca.com.au SKILL LEVEL WHAT YOU'LL NEED Yarn 3 x 50gm Alpaca 8ply yarn Needles 5.00mm knitting needles Tension As per wool…

STITCH GUIDE BACK With 4mm needles, cast on 77 (83, 91, 97) sts. Row 1: RS – K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: Purl all sts. Rep these 2 rows 5 times more. Cont in patt as established in rows 1 & 2 and dec 1 st each end next row, then every 6th (7th, 8th, 9th) row 4 (4, 5, 5) times more. 67 (73, 79, 85) sts. Patt straight until piece meas 16 (18, 22, 26)cm, end with a WS row. Shape armholes Cont in Stst from here on to end, cast off 4 sts beg next 2 rows. Dec 1 st each end next 4 rows, then every other row 2 (2, 3, 4) times. 47 (53, 57, 61) sts. Stst straight until…

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. KNITTING NEEDLES  Knitting needles are made from plastic, aluminium or wood and come in varying lengths and widths. Straight needles come in pairs and doublepointed needles come in sets of four. KNITTING BAG  A knitting bag is essential for those who like to knit ‘on the go’. Not only is it a practical way to keep all your knitting paraphenalia together, it also helps keep the yarn clean and tangle-free. 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…