 | 111 Lucky Number Hat
A warm, any yarn, spontaneous hat or quick headband with ear flap options. Any number is lucky in this hat as you knit the brim to fit and take the numbers from there!
Sizes: from child to adult and adjustable as you go. The only size that needs to be made before beginning is the height of the brim.
Needles: DPN's or one long or 2 circular needles in a size to give you a firm gauge when worked in Garter stitch in your given choice of yarn.
Yarn: 75-100g in ANY weight. This design really suits one with a long colour gradation or short abrupt colour changes.
Intermetiate
Price code A
|
|
 |
 | 113 Swirling Sun Hat
A quick summer project requiring little finishing. Uses 100g of DK weight cotton. Knit the lace brim to fit the head, pick up sts around the brim, and work in the round up to the crown.
Size - toddler - adult.
Yarn - DK Cotton 50g/85m.
Needles - 3.75mm dpns or a 40cm 3.75mm circular needle
Techniques - Basic lace, optional grafting, dpns.
Intermediate.
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 115 Equilateral Hat
An unusual but easy construction for a hat. May be made from oddments or with a variegated yarn with a long color gradation. Work a strip of triangles, fold, and mattress stitch into a neat hat.
Yarn - Noro Kureyon wool 50g = 100m
Size - child to large adult, adjustable with gauge.
Techniques - k2t, ssk, mattress st.
Easy intermediate
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 121 Scrunchie Hat
A comfortable, warm hat or headband, quick and easy to knit in the round, minimal finishing.
Any one weight yarn - Worsted to Fingering. Allow approx 100g of yarn - less for finer yarns.
Sizes 21/22/23"
A set of DPN's and 40cm circular needle for brim or the Headband.
Easy
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 136 Christabel Cloche
This stylish hat is formed from a single strip of 72 equilateral triangles. The strip is folded and seamed using Mattress stitch. The brim and lining (optional) are worked in English Brioche stitch. Two contrasting yarns, a single colour or oddments may be used.
Yarn - Fingering weight wool 2 x 50g Main Colour (solid) and 1 x 50g Contrast colour.
Needles - 2 DPN's or straight needles 2.5mm and a circular or full set DPN's 3mm
Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 148 Carnival Cap
Easy intarsia knitting, worked flat with a single invisible seam.
Yarn - Shelridge Ultra fingering weight merino wool 50g/150m. 50g of Main colour and 5g each of 9 contrasts.
Straight needles or a 60cm circular approx 2.5mm.
Beads optional
Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 150 Riblets - a Trio of Hats
A selection of easy to knit ribbed hats for a variety of occasions. Three crown styles along with a selection of colour ideas.
Yarn - Fingering weight wool allow 50 - 100g according to the desired length of hat.
Needles - 40cm circular 2.5mm and a set of DPN's for the crown.
Easy- Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 154 Button Me Hat
An easy to knit ribbed hat which may be decorated to suit every occasion. The button on decorations may removed for washing or for a seasonal change.
Yarn - fingering weight or DK Wool or Wool/Cotton mix. Allow 50 - 100g according to the desired length and colour pattern of the hat.
Needles - 40cm circular and a set of DPN's.. Suggested needle sizes 2.5mm for fingereing weight up to 4mm for Sport weight.
Easy-Intermediate
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 155 Carousel Cap
A fun to knit, comfortable to wear hat with a beaded border worked in the round.
Fingering weight, merino wool, Shelridge Ultra 50g/150m. 1 50g of main colour plus 6m of a contrast colour for stripes.
A 40cm-60cm circular needle and a set of DPN's size as determined by your gauge.
Beads optional
Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 160 Domino Baby Bonnet
A qucik gift for a newborn or toddler. A fun to knit comfortable to wear, minimal finishing. Ideal for using up small quantities of yarns.
Fingering weight merino wool, Shelridge Ultra or Celestial Merino.
Small: 20g Main colour plus 10g each contrasts
Large: 20g Main colour plus 10g each contrasts.
Set 3mm DPN's
Easy/Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 165 I.Q. Hat
Intelligent but quick, a hat you can knit today and wear tomorrow!
Yarn - Aran weight wool - 'Roll Up the Brim' - 75g Main & 20g Contrast 'Super Cozy' - 75g Main & 40g Contrast
Needles - 6mm DPN's and 60cm circular (not essential) plus a circular or DPN's one size smaller for the 'Super Cozy'
Easy-Intermediate
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 173 Sizzling Hot Hat
An ultra warm, two-layer hat with turn up: Using two-colour double knitting with paired decreases.
Sizes: 18-20", 20-22", 22-24"
Celestial Merino or fingering weight wool 50g/160m. 75 or 100g Main colour plus 10g each of 8 contrast colours.
60cm circular needle and a set of DPN's size 2.5mm
Intermediate - Advanced
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 182 Tancook Hat
A quick and warm, any size hat, worked from the top which may be tried on as you go. The hat is trimmed with 2 cozy brim options, plain or fancy.
Yarn - Any fingering weight wool (3 x 100g) used triple throughout by the Navaho method. Use one colourway or several. A small amount of contrasting waste yarn will be needed (a chunky or worsted will be ideal).
Needles - suggested 8mm. The whole hat may be worked on one long circular (at least 100cm) or on 2 circulars of any length. If working on circulars it is easy to try on the hat as you go. The hat may also be worked on a set of 20cm DPN's.
Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 185 Super-Hero Hat
A warm winter hat using two colour double knitting with paired decreases.
Sizes: 18-20", 20-22", 22-24"
Yarn Celestial Merino or fingering weight wool 50g/160m. 75 or 100g of Main colour plus 75 or 100g of contrast colour.
40 -60cm circular needle and a set of DPN's size 2.5mm.
Advanced
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 220 Fiesta Mittens
Simple but striking mittens made with a mix of solid colour yarn, with a variegated contrast.
Yarn- fingering weight Merino or fine wool yarn.
Sizes- Child, medium, adult.
Intermediate
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 237 Paradoxical Mittens
Featuring a super warm internal cuff, two colour stranding, waste yarn thumb opening and three needle bind off.
Yarn Fingering weight or fine wool 50g/160m. 2 x 50g of contrast colours with a 50g optional for cuff contrast.
Set of short length DPN's size 2.25mm and set of a size smaller DPN's for ribbing.
Intermediate
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 291 Pinstripe DK Mittens
A decadent, reversible, double layer mitten for truly cozy hands. Although not a quick knit, this makes for an excellent carry around knitting for the ardent kntter once the pattern is established, The interconnected two layer fabric is made with a basic double knitting technique.
Materials; 75 - 100g each of main and contrast colour Fingering weight yarn.
2.5mm DPN's or can be worked on 1 or 2 circulars needles.
Advanced
Price code B
|
|
|
 | 305 Bobb(l)y Socks
A very spontaneous sock, knit from the toes up, no swatching required. Bobbles maximize the effect of space-dyed yarn.
Size - multi sizes for adults.
Yarn - DK yarn (approx. 50g = 95-125m)
Techniques - modified set-in heel, Bosnian toe, Turkish heel, bobbles.
Easy-Intermediate
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 312 Bicycle Socks
Designed to commemorate a bicycle ride around the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. There are mountains, bumpy roads, an eagle and a moose all on a background of grease-free bicycle chains.
A sock for the knitter who enjoys both detail in their work and warm feet!
Yarn - fingering weight 2 x 50g Main & 1 x 50g Contrast Colour. Use yarns with a strong contrast to show off the design. Alternatively choose a strong contrast and work the background in stripes of all the sock yarn oddments!
Needles - set of DPN's 2.25mm
Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 314 Fiesta Feet
A wildly cheerful design using a variety of stitch patterns to extract the maximum effect from a hand- painted or space-dyed yarn.
Size - 7 adult sizes
Yarn -any wool-rich sock yarn, approx. 50g = 160 to 205m.
Techniques - cabling, slip sts, textured patts, two-colors-per-round knitting, sideways sock-top, bobbles
Advanced
Price Code B
|
|
|
 | 316 Gingham Socks
Ultra- cozy socks for medium weight yarns in wool or wool mohair.
Three shade mix, each of 50g, this could be a good stash-user.
Sizes 8-10 inches measured above ankle bone.
Needles A set of DPN's 3.75mm and a set smaller. plus 40cm circular needle for frill 1 size larger
Intermediate.
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 318 Tug Boat Socks
Detailed Tug Boats with a sideways sock top, rope cabled heel flap and a little fish around the sole!
Yarn - Any 4ply sock yarn in 75g light Blue: 75g light Olive Green: 10g White and small amounts in Black, Yellow, Royal Blue, Red, Dark Grey and Light Grey.
Suggested needles 2 - 2.5mm set of 5 DPN's
Experienced
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 322 Godiva socks
.
You'll not need to wear anything else!
Ruffle-topped socks with a regal bejeweled rib.
Size - adult ankle sizes 8" - 10"
Yarn - any wool-rich sock yarn, approx 50g = 160 - 205m
Techniques - pre-threaded beading, common heel
Intermediate
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 328 Camelot Socks
A garter stitch cuff, knitted sideways, acts as your tension swatch to determine the number of stitches your yarn and needle combination will require.
Fingering weight sock yarn. 75g + 50g + 15g + 5g.
Set of DPN's size 2 - 2.5mm suggested. Plus a set of needles one size larger for cuff.
Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 329 Simply Spendid Socks
.
A workshop-style pattern for newer sock knitters or those that wish to understand the universal formula for socks. Packed with hints and tips for basic fine stockinette socks in 8 sizes (to suit yarn/needles/knitters achieving gauges from 6.5 - 8 sts/in).
Size - Any
Yarn - Suits most fingering weight sock yarns.
Techniques - all sock construction techniques for a top-down, common heel and wedge-toe sock, with toe-chimney details for easy and neat grafting.
Easy-Intermediate
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 338 Zig Zag Socks
Super-warm socks with bells,concealing an optional secret double knit sole.
Worked as two layers of fabric simultaniously.
Finger weight wool rich sock yarn-100g main, 10g each of 8 contrast colours.
Sizes- to fit ankle 7 1/4-10"
Intermediate - experienced
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 341 Hot Tamale Toes!
These socks are knitted in reverse stocking stitch, from the top down, with a garter-stitch short-row heel. The cuff is trimmed with exotic foliage and hot peppers.
Sizes: Eight sizes, for ankles measuring 7 inches to 10 inches.
Yarn: Fingering-weight /sock wool, 50g= 160 - 200m
The pattern uses 100g Main color, 50g heel and toe contrast color, 25g foliage color, and a small amount of Hot Pepper color.
Techniques: Garter stitch short-row heel, crochet provisional cast-on.
Intermediate-Advanced
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 345 Timberline Toes
A practical sock with a garter stitch short row heel for strength and durability. This design is great to show off the attributes of hand painted or space dyed yarns. It is worked topdown from a crochet Provisional cast on which leads into a Tubular edge to give a smooth, elastic, rounded top.
Needles: Two sets of 5 DPN's 15cm-20cm, one set 2-2.5mm and a second set as least 3 sizes larger for the tubular cast on.
Yarn: 100g Fingering weight
Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 347 Double Diamond Socks
Beaded topped socks with a choice of either diamond waffle or diamond lace motifs.
Materials: 100g sock yarn plus a short length of contrasting coloured yarn for the provisional cast on.
2 sets of 5 DPN's 2.25mm and one sizer larger for the sock top - 2.5mm.
Beads are optional but they add a 'sparkle'!
Intermmediate
Price code B
|
|
|
 | 349 Harlequin Socks
This picot topped sock is faced to give a comfortable fit and to cushion the beads. The intarsia cuff, which is worked flat, consists of coloured diamonds with smooth sculpted edges created by lines of increases and decreases.
Yarn - Fingering weight 100g of Main colour plus 10g of contrast or assorted solid colours
Needles - a pair of straight and a set of DPN's 2.25mm. The cuff and leg of the sock is worked to and fro before uniting the sock in the round.
Beads are optional but add a certain sparkle!
Intermediate-Advanced
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 352 Tractor Socks
These socks are dedicated to tractor enthusiasts of all ages! The sock pictured is based on a red tractor but the socks may be modified to represent other makes of tractors by adjusting the colour scheme. An intarsia leg worked flat leads into an-in-the round stranded foot with a tire print motif.
Yarn - Fingering weight - Tractor body, cuff & facing: Red 40g Soil & background: Brown 60g Lettering: Natural 10g Tire Prints: Green 25g Sun: Yellow 5g Sky: Light Blue 30g Grass: Green 20g Tires: Black 10g Overalls: Blue 5g PLUS scraps of yarn for other details
Needles - 40 - 60cm circular and a set of DPN's in 2 - 2.5mm
Experienced
Price code B
|
|
|
 | 378 Chequerboard Socks
A toe up, two colour per round trick to create a chequerboard effect without joins. Spice up your self striping sock yarns with this toe up sock. Start with a single yarn, garter stitch, short row toe worked on 2 needles, then knit in the round with a 2 colour per round chequered pattern. This pattern is designed to give a new look to a yarn that would usually give stripes when used singly.
Yarn: Fingereing weight sock yarn with distinct colour changes and a contrasting solid color of same weight. Allow 50g each colour.
Needles: 2 sets of DPN's 15cm or 20cm in 2.25 - 2.5mm and a second set one size smaller (2 - 2.25mm)
Experienced
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 381 Almost Saintly Socks
A truly Holey sock! Loopy edging, frequent scallop holes, a garter stitch short row heel and sole adjustment.
Fingering weight sock yarn. 75g Main colour plus 30g contrast colour used for cuff, heel and toe.
Set of DPN's size 2 - 2.25mm.
Advanced
Price code B
|
|
|
 | 389 Pinstripe DK Socks
The ultimate warm sock for ultra cozy feet! Made with a basic double knitting technique.
Yarn - fingering weight wool. 1 each 75 - 100g Main colour and contrast colour.
2.5mm needles
Advanced
Price code B
|
|
|
 | 394 Fiesta Stocking
An exciting stocking designed for knitters with a low boredom threshold! It has shell bobbles, flying swallow stitch and a sideways cuff.
Yarn - Chunky weight solid colour 150g and variegated 75g
Needles - a set of 5 DPN's in a size that gives you a firm stocking stitch fabric. Suggested size 5 - 6 mm.
Advanced
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 401 Poinsettia Shawl
Deceptively easy, worked in four manageable squares on large needles joined with a netting stitch.
Light shawl - 1200m Ultra fine kid mohair/nylon blend
Afghan - 1400m Brushed mohair
Light coloured yarns will show off the texture of the shawl to the best advantage.
A pair of lightweight matt finish 6mm needles. Clover Bamboo needles would be a suggestion!
Intermediate
Price code C
|
|
|
 | 403 Cloud Scarf and Stole
Self-trimming with 2 width options, worked as one piece and with minimal finishing. The pattern is adaptable to many yarn weights. The length may be extended indefinitely by reserving sufficient yarn for the final triangle strip.
Scarf - 280m OR Stole - 840m Ultra fine kid mohair or fingering weight wool. May also be wokred in laceweight or cashmere yarns, with appropriately sized needles.
For fine mohair yarns try 6mm OR for merino fingering try 3.25mm. Use lightweight needles Bamboo or Wood are suggested.
Easy-Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 407 Entrelac Scarf
This reversible scarf is knitted in garter stitch entrelac. It is fun to knit and will produce an elegant colour composition when knitted in a avariegated yarn with a long colour graduation. It is the perfect gift sized project and requires only minimal finishing.
Yarn - Almost any yarn. Suggested Worsted weight ; Noro silk Garden or Noro Kureyon 100% wool 2 x 50g
Needles - Suggested 5.5mm straight or circular
Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 423 Ikat Scarf
An easy idea for extracting pleasing effects from a space-dyed yarn. Adapts to fit the available yarn, minimal finishing. An ideal gift project.
Size - anything you wish
Yarn - ideal for space-dyed yarn with color segments in excess of 6"
Techniques - yarn overs at beginning of rows, k2t.
Beginner
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 425 Lotus Shawl
This shawl or wrap was designed to show off all the attributes of fantasy yarns and make the most of every inch of them. It may be a glitzy or plain as you wish, the pattern is adaptable to many different yarn weights.
Special techniques include yarn over needles as beginning of a row, short rows with wrapped stitches, extended three needle bind off. Little finishing required.
Although the shawl appears to be predominantly mohair, the fantasy yarns generally weigh more per meter of their length. Through clever pattern design, the shawl can be sized to use the availanle yarn, avoiding the frustration of running out of yarn before running out of shawl!
In mohair yarn use 6mm needles.
Either long straight needles or a 80cm circular can be used.
Intermediate
Price code B
|
|
|
 | 431 Falling Leaves Scarf
An elegant reversible scarf. It may be worked straight or shaped ascot fashion, both styles have a delightful undulating edge. It is worked as single piece with minimal finishing.
The design is adaptable to many yarn weights; the heavier the yarn the fewer repeats will be required to make a scarf of an appropriate width and length, the finer the yarn the greater the detail. Any luxury fibre, wool or cashmere yarns would give a very soft scarf.
The amount of yarn required wil vary according to the dimensions of your scarf, but by recording the amount used after the Increase section is complete, an equal amount may be reserved to finish the scarf and all remaining yarn can then be used in whole repeats in the central section.
For a DK/Sport , 5 leaf width, 40" straight scarf allow 160m wool.
For a fingering weight yarn, 7 leaf, 40" straight scarf allow 320m wool.
Intermediate
Price code B
|
|
|
 | 432 The Emperor's New Scarf
An unusual technique for incorporating fresh air carefully captured in a mesh of delicate knitted fabric! Knit sideways, very easy knitting with some crochet chain finishing required.
Yarn - ideal for DK /sport yarns with a little loft. Adaptable to other weights of yarn with a little experimentation. A little contrast yarn will be needed to highlight the holes!
Requirements: 150m DK or sport weigh yarn, approx 50m of similar weight yarn for contrast. A 4mm 80-100cm circular needles ( or size needed to obtain gauge)
Intermediate
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 443 Faroese Flower Shawl
A graceful, shoulder-hugging, one piece top down design both charted and written row by row and requires minimal finishing.
Use lightweight DK/Fingering weight wool rich yarns or fine mohair/angora blends.. Allow approx 1000m.
Suggested needle size 5mm and aim for a light stocking stitch fabric. Also a set of DPN's are useful in the early and final stages, the remainder of the shawl can be worked on an 80cm circular needle.
Intermediate
Price code C
|
|
|
 | 444 Radiant Shawl
An easy to wear, stash busting, short row shawl, worked from the tip to the middle. Minimal finishing required.
This waist length shawl with wrap around ties was designed to show off fantasy yarns but this pattern is an ideal stash buster and is adaptable to a variety of yarns.
Yarn - 480m DK wool in Main Colour and 150m of Contrast Colour - may be assorted, fancy, multi coloured or textured. Light weigth mohair may be used for a shawl with a soft drape.
Needles - use either long straight needles or an 80cm circular or both. 2 DPN's are useful for the optional l-cord tassels.
Intermediate
Price code B
|
|
|
 | 453 Fancy Scarf
Looking for a perfect way to use fancy yarns? then make this simple sideways knit scarf, using only one yarn at a time. One side features decorative horizontal floats of yarn, he other vertical colums of colour. Minimal finishing required. Fringes or beads are optional.
Yarn - Background - Choose something soft and cuddly, although a solid colour would you well in you choose a multi for the contrast. Contrast - Anything that you fancy!
Allow 90m each for a short scarf (35" long) or 180m each for a mediums (60" long).
Use a long circular needle 80-100cms. Lightweight wooden or bamboo needles handle slippery, silky, yarns well. Suggested size 7 - 9mm.
Easy/Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 456 Mirror, Mirror Scarf
This is a delightful piece of knitting; the scarf is very easy to knit once you have familiarised yourself with the technique of double-knitting (a detailed description is included in the pattern). Larger-than-usual needles are used, allowing the yarn to go much further than expected; this makes it an ideal project for those odd balls of crazy yarn you just had to buy. WARNING: This pattern is addictive knitting: with the current explosion of exotic and fancy yarns, it is very difficult to stop after just one scarf!
Yarn: You will need two yarns of very different texture, sport/DK weight or heavier. A small scarf can be made with 80+ m/yds of each yarn; for a longer scarf, allow more yarn.
Suggested combinations:
Noro Kureyon (50g=100m) and Salsa Colour (50g=90m),
Furore (50g=82m) and Cometa (25g=50m),
Noro Kureyon (50g=100m) and High Touch (50g=45m)
Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 461 Doubly Delicious Scarf
A collection of delectably cosy scarves, beautifully patterned on both sides through the use of basic double-knitting technique. Any of these designs will make an excellent introduction into the delights of two-layer knitting.
Yarn - May be worked in any weight of yarn - two colours per row are used throughout. A light and a dark work best.
Needles - Worked flat using either straight or circular needles.
Intermediate
Price Code B
|
|
|
 | 466 Domino Baby Blanket
An easy and practical gift with serious heirloom pretensions, suitable for treasures of all ages. Perfect carry-around knitting, this blanket may be worked from a single yarn, several yarns or from small quantities of many colours / similar weight yarns. It knits together as you go with no assembley required!
Size - rectangle of any size you wish.
Yarn - any weight (4ply might try your patience, though). Select a yarn with age related washing requirements!
Techniques - Domino squares, applied I-cord-trimmed edging with mitered corners. Minimal finishing.
Intermediate
Price Code B
|
|
|
 | 467 Promenade Scarf
Simple seed-stitch scarves. Two versions are given, one knitted straight, the other on the bias. Minimal finishing required. Fringes or beads may be added for extra allure.
Yarn - Celestial Merino Hand-painted 4 ply (pictured) 100g (320m / 350 yds) or 350 yards (320 metres) any hand-painted yarn.These scarves may also be worked in heavier yarns; use fewer sts and appropriately larger needles.
Use Circular or straights, 3.25 - 3.5mm or a size appropriate.
Easy
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 468 Sea Lettuce Scarf
A spiraling, frilly short-row extravaganza, suited to hand-painted and printed yarns. Perfect travel knitting. Knit width-wise; just keep on knitting until you run out of yarn.
Size - Width 20 or 32 sts. Length, entirely up to you and your yarn.
Yarn - any weight. approx 100g
Techniques - Picot edges, unwrapped garter stitch short rows. Minimal finishing.
Beginner/Intermediate
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 469 Lollipop Scarf
A simple yet entertaining reversible scarf with many possible variations. This may easily be adapted to coordinate with your wardrobe. Use your favorite oddments for decoration and no sewing required.
Yarn - the scarf in shown in fingering weight by may be adapted to work with any weight of yarn. Shown using 100g background colour plus 10 - 20g each of the 6 - 8 contrast colours.
Needles - Straight or circular. The full width of the scarf (32 sts) is the maximum number of stitches used = 5" wide., this was achieved with 3.5mm needles.
Easy-Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 472 Abracadabra Scarf
Easy, between stitch beading magically gives bead stripes in differing directions. The fully beaded scarf requires the least attention but there is an option for working the centre section without beads.
Yarn - Fingereing weight allow 50 -100g denpending on the length-width of scarf you wish for.
Beads - approx 1000 beads size 6.
Needles - Straight or circular suggested 3.5 - 4mm.
Easy
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 474 Spindrift Scarf
Make a little yarn go a long way with this fun to knit air-filled holes that make a scarf that grows quickly. No finishing required. Adaptable to different weight yarns.
100g (300-350m) Fingering weight wool or wool blend
It is important to have needles with slender tapers for this technique. A size suited to stocking stitch fabric is appropriatee for scarf worked widthwise. Approx 3mm OR a slightly larger size may be used for a scarf worked lengthwise.
Easy-Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 475 Fishtail Scarf
Have fun with holes using cable cast on, scallop decreases,K1 ( 0-K1 ) increases and no finishing!
100g 300-400m Fingering to light sport weight wool or wool blend yarn.
It is important to have needles with slender tapers for this technique. Choose an 80-100 cm circular needle in a size slightly larger than usual for a stocking stitch fabric. 3-4 mm.
Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 476 Spindrift Capelet
A sideways knit, one piece shawl featuring picots, short rows and scallop holes of varying sizes! Two yarns are used alternately to give a flattering vertical element to the design. Good fun to knit, the holey rows require a degree of attention, followed by several relaxing plain rows. After a couple of repeats it falls into a logical sequence. Minimal finishing required.
Yarn - 100g 300-350m Fingering weight wool or wool blend. Main colour S (M.L) 100 (150,200)g Contrast colour S (M,L) 100 (150,200)g
It is important to have needles with slender tapers for this technique. A needle size slightly larger than normally suited to stocking stitch size is suggested. Approx 3.25mm and either long straight needles or an 80cm circular may be used.
Advanced
Price code B
|
|
|
 | 486 Hugs and Kisses Scarf
Hugs on one side, Kisses on the other! This pattern may be worked from the charts or from written directions. The hearts may be padded to add a new dimension but they must be stuffed as you go.
Yarn - light colour 100g/200m Sport or DK and dark colour 100g/200m
use yarns that are very different in colour otherwise the design will not show clearly and it will be tricky to work!
Sugguested needle size is 4mm.
Advanced
Price code B
|
|
|
 | 488 Infinite Entrelac!
Any Yarn, Any Weight, Any Size!
A reversible, expandable ,blanket or scarf, knitted in garter stitch entrelac. Fun to knit and most attractive when knitted in hand dyed yarn or one with a long colour graduation. Requires minimal finishing.
After a few repetitions this becomes an easy project, each square is worked until the available stitches are used up and then its time to move on to the next square!
Shown in Kauni Effectgarn using 4mm needles. 24 stitch x 24 square.
Intermediate
Price code B
|
|
|
 | 490 Mille-Feuille Shawl
A lovely confection of colour with scarf and shawl options. A fast growing piece dispite all the lovely bubbles.
Yarn - Shawl colour A 150g colour B 170g OR Scarf 70g and 80g in a Sport/DK
The length and width of both the shawl and scarf maybe adapted to suit your taste.
A 100cm x 4.5mm circular needle and a spare 60cm for the neck insert.
Intermediate
Price code B
|
|
|
 | 492 Bubbles Scarf
Straightforward negative/positive two colour double layer knitting, which gives stunning results.
Yarn - 75g each a Dark and Light wool. 100g/400m. Any weight of yarn may be substituted with consaquent change in the width. Plus stuffing for bubbles! Pick yarns that are very different in colours otherwise the design will not show clearly and it will be tricky to work!
Size 3.5mm needles although choose a size slightly larger than would normally be use for stocking stitch in your yarn.
Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 493 Paintbox Scarf
Double knit, reverse stocking stitch squares with a gentle colour shift.
Choose any type of needles but choose a needle size slightly larger than would normally be used for Stocking stitch in your yarn. Sample has been worked on siz 3.5mm.
Yarn - 75g each Variegated and Solid Kauni Effectgarn 100% Wool (100g/400m) Pick colours that are different in colour otherwise the design will not show clearly and it will be tricky to work.
Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 519 Fiesta Vest
This vest is a great way to show off all of the wonderful colours in hand painted yarn. The vest is worked in the round with steeks for front and armholes. Unconventional techniques offer a different finish for the expert knitter.
Sizes - 36 (40,44,48)
Yarn - Fingering weight Main colour 3 (4,4,5) x 100g plus variegated yarns 2 x 100g. Choose variegated yarns with no colours in common with your Mail yarn for best stitch definition. Select the 2 variegated yarns with some colours in common with each other for subtle striping.
Finished sizes - The vest is in finished chest sizes: 36 (40,44,48) ins. Length 19 (20.5,21.5,22.5) ins length can be varied considerably according to taste, allow an extra 50g of Main for every 3(3,2.5,2) ins of extra length.
Needles - Suggested body needle size 2.5mm. Original worked on 2.5mm - body; 2.25mm - facing; 2.0mm - bands.
Advanced
Price code C
|
|
|
 | 527 Equilateral Vest
How many triangles to make a vest? Answer: 116! Knit this mathematical wonder from oddments or with a variegated yarn with a long color gradation. The strips of triangles are folded and mattress- stitched into an ingenious vest.
Size - finished chest 36" - 44" dependent on gauge.
Yarn - Noro Kureyon wool 50g = 100m
Techniques - k2t, ssk, mattress stitch
Intermediate
Price Code B
|
|
|
 | 542 Kasbah Vest
Inspired by Moroccan ceramics - knit in the round with a steek and featuring the magic buttonhole. Originally designed in cream and cobalt but it adapts well to many other colour-ways. Techniques - circular knitting, steeks, threeneedle bind-off.
Yarn - DK, Sport wool or wool blend. Main colour 4 x 100g and Contrast colour 2 x 100g.
Needles - circular 3mm & 3.5mm in a 80 or 100cm. For armbands/shoulders a set a 3 & 3.5mm DPN's or 40cm x 3mm circular.
Finished measurements:- Chest 40 (45,49,54) inch Armhole depth 9 (9.5, 10, 10.5) inch Body length up to 20" may be easily adjusted.
Intermediate
Price code C
|
|
|
 | 634 Ophelia
A flattering chevron-patterned design incorporating adjustable side gussets for those of us with hips! Novel shoulder joining technique to highlight chevrons.
Size - finished chest 38", 44", 50" (97, 112, 127cm)
Yarn - Suits fingering weight yarns; hand-painted yarns look great in this stitch pattern
Techniques - Chevron knitting with incs and decs, intricate shoulder saddles, and side gussets.
Intermediate
Yarn requirements - approx 2,100 (2,625, 2,975) metres of 4ply yarn
Price Code B
|
|
|
 | 635 Cables After Whisky
An exceedingly warm sweater. The cables are worked from a table of random numbers. The pattern may be worked exactly as the original or for the adventurous you may work your own ewe-nique sweater from the random number sheet included in the pattern.
Size - finished chest 42 (50,58) ins.-S (M,L) Body length from shoulder 31".
Yarn - DK or Sport weight allow 600 (800, 1000)g.
Needles - Ribbing 3.5mm. Body 4.5mm long straights or circular. Neck 3.5, 4.5, 5mm x 40cm circular or DPN's.
Intermediate
Price code B
|
|
|
 | 662 Celestial Baby Sweater
n easy-fit, easy-knit sweater with button-shoulders for a baby or toddler.
Size: 6 months - 2 years.
Yarn: approx 425 (460, 690) Fingering weight Opal 4ply, or Celestial Merino.
Techniques:May be knit flat or in the round.
Easy.
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 680 Venus Rising Cardigan
A flattering vetically striped, seamless cardigan, knit sideways in one piece. Speedy and great fun to knit. It used short rows, tubular cast on onto 2 needles, grafting using waste yarn and a neck insertion. Minimal finishing required.
Finished chest measurement 38 (42, 46)". Length 21 (22, 22)" may be easily adjusted.
Needles - Smaller 6.5mm for cuffs and band, you will need a least 80cm circular needle for the band and DPN's for the cuffs. Larger 8mm The sleeves may be worked on a set of DPN's or on 2 circulars of at least 80cm or one 120cm circular needle. The body may be wokred on two circulars of at least 80cm in length or one 120cm circular needle.
Yarn - 600 (650, 700)g of Fingering weight wool.
Advanced
Price code C
|
|
|
 | 683 Baby Venus Cardigan
Seamlessly knit from cuff to cuff using short rows. This design grows faster than the baby! Speedy and great fun to knit. It utilizes short rows, tubalar cast on onto two needles, grafting using waste yarn and a neck insertion. Minimal finishing required.
Sizes 6 (12+) months
Needles - 6.5mm for cuffs and bands you will need at least an 80cm circular needle for the band and DPN's for the cuffs. 8mm DPN's for the sleeves (worked in the round).
Yarn - 120 (150) g Kauni Effectgarn (100g/400m) used triple from a single ball by the Navaho method.
Advanced
Price code B
|
|
|
 | 706 Leaf Earrings
A gift sized project worked in copper wire. It will take a little practice to become comfortable with knitting wire. Accuracy is very important, wire does not un-pick! It is advisable to practise the pattern in yarn initially to see what is happening.
Safety - Avoid using your finger to push on the end of the needles and prtect your fingers whilst knitting by covering the finger that throws the wire, in the place where the wire rubs most.
Materials - 1.5g of Copper Wire
Earring hooks
Pliers
A pair of 1.5mm needles
Optional - clear nail varnish, glue and 2 beads.
Also a lenght of reusable finger protection bandage!
Intermediate
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 751 Diamond Beaded Bracelet
An introduction to the delights of beaded knitting - only ten stitches wide with 2 styles of beading. These charming bracelets are a quick and easy, gift sized project, requiring minimal material and time. The bracelet may be extended to form a choker or an elegant belt.
Materials - 2g yarn
One pair DPN's 1.25mm
One button
2 strings size 10 beads approx 89cm lenght (586 beads) of a single colour.
Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 764 Chain d'Amour Scarf
This scarf requires a degree of patience but is entertaining! The result is very striking. Suitable for the lunatic fringe, must enjoy I-cord and grafting.
Size: Width entirely up to you.
Yarn: - Worsted (Aran) - approx 200m
Needles: 5.5 mm DPN's
Experienced
Price Code A
|
|
|
 | 846 Opera Bag
A perfect use for a single skein of an exotic yarn or to showcase a fabulous button. Mate plane geometry with subtle elegance and the result is this lovely gift size project. Ideal for knitters on the go. The bag is knitted as a continuous strip of equitateral triangles, trimmed with an l-cord strap and button loop.
Yarn - any type and weight of yarn will work.
Needles - 3 DPN's in a size suited to your yarn.
Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 870 Origami Bags
With a single fold the entire bag is constructed with one piece of yarn! Depending on the yarn used, the bag may be felted.
Yarn - this bag will work with ANY weight. Hand painted or printed yarns will add interest. The quantity of yarn required will depend on the bag and needle size used.
You will require one circular needle of at least 80cm in length plus one spare needle of any type in a size appropriate to your yarn choice.
Easy - Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 871 Mini-Maxi Bag
An easy one-piece project with versatile sizing and minimal finishing. Depending on the yarn used the bag may be felted.
Yarn - This bag will work with ANY yarn. If felting choose a wool yarn (not a superwash). Using hand-painted or a gradually shaded yarn will emphasise the mired corners.
Mini bag shown using Cascade 220 allow 50g (Main + strap = 25g, A & B colour = 10g each, C colour = 5g)
on needles size 7mm
Maxi bag shown using Cascade 220 allow 150g on needle size 7mm
Easy-Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 895 Udderly Divine Bag!
Create this outrageous bag with two-colour stranded Knitting.
Sizes:-
Medium (pictured) circumference 20" depth (including udder but not teats) 14".
Big, circmference 30", depth 19".
These measurements are approx. and taken after felting. Felting usually reduces the width by 10% and height by 20%. Results will vary from yarn to yarn.
Yarn: Cascade 220, used double at all times. 100 (150)g of each natural and dark. 75 (100)g pinky peach for Udder. Small amount of blue yarn for veins.
Needles: 60 -80 cm circular needle in two sizes 6mm for loops, upper edging and udder. 9mm for stranded cow pattern. Plus a set of DPN's in the smaller size may be useful for the teats.
Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 897 Whirlygig Bags
Tipsy squares all knit together! These tipsy striped squares are created by the directional biasing of the lines of decreases. Each section of the bag is knit onto a previous piece and the whole requires only minimal finishing. Limitless variations are possible.
There are 2 sizes of bag which may be worked in ANY yarn weight.
Needles: Choose a needle size to give you a suitable firm fabric in your chosen yarn. If you plan to felt the bag, you may work at a looser gauge. Use Circular 60 - 100 cm and a set of DPN's for the squares as they become smaller.
Yarn: The bag will work in a wide range of yarn weights and needle sizes. Use yarns of similar weights throughout and you will need equal quantities of yarn A and B.
Easy/Intermediate
Price code A
|
|
|
 | 924 The Magic Buttonhole
The Magic Buttonhole is a straightforward sewn buttonhole for a double layer stocking stitch band, involving no cutting of the main yarn. With only one length of sewn stitching per buttonhole, it is neat, perfect on both sides and resembles the work of a bespoke tailor.
Advanced
Price code B
|
|
|
|
|
