LOUISA HARDING • PAT MENCHINI • JACINTA BOWIE

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GREAT
KNITS

HOMEGROWN
YARNS
Exploring British wool,
production, dyeing and design
Welcome
The climate crisis, the need to reduce Bowie’s classic Livvy in Blacker Yarns Swan
carbon footprints and even some of the DK. Plus I loved making my Shepherd hat
economic and transport complications in Lauren Aston’s new super chunky British
in the wake of Brexit mean there is more Wool – it took just a few hours to knit up
of a moral incentive to knit with British and is super cosy.
yarn than ever before. And why not? We Once we’d said what we wanted to
have 72 sheep breeds dotted across our say about British yarn, there wasn’t that
isles, which means there’s a type of fleece much space left over in this issue! But we
for every project, and we have a body of still managed to fit in some intriguing
world-renowned spinners coming from masterclasses to boost your skillset, a chat
a background of centuries of textile with Dutch designer Carmen Jorissen,
manufacturing in these islands. whose knit-along with yarn brand Scheepjes
If you’ve thought about knitting with is themed around my current favourite
British wool before and not known where TV show Outlander, and of course our
to start, look no further – in my Why Knit favourite shopping pages. Enjoy!
British? feature on page 10 I introduce just
some of the amazing farmers, spinners,
dyers and producers making British yarn
as great as it is.
Christine
Plus, of course, we have a collection of
brilliant designs showing off British-grown
and produced yarns. Stand-outs for me NEXT MONTH
include Bronagh Miskelly’s Twisty Slipover Green shoots: 20 spring knits
in Wensleydale Longwool Aran Marl, • Kaffe Fassett • Pat Menchini • Jo Allport
Louisa Harding’s glorious Curlew wrap • Bronagh Miskelly • and much more
in Yarntelier Cashmere Lace and Jacinta On sale March 24

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48 Livvy 81 Pete’s Owls
51 Cable Moss Stitch 83 Unisex Sweater
Cardigan 84 Killarney
58 Vest Dress
60 Twisty Slipover HOME
64 Cable Cross
67 Bertha 76 Nosegay Cushion Cover
74 Cabled Skirt 78 Cable Throw
79 Twisted Ropes Cushion
ACCESSORIES 88 Poke Me

54 Silecroft shawl CHILDREN

56 Curlew shawl
63 Shepherd hat 86 Cardigan
66 Vine shawl 89 Fairy Leaves Dress
69 Grable shawl
71 Twist and Turn socks
75 Entwined Mittens
 NEWS
WE CATCH UP ON THE LATEST YARNS
KETTLE YARN CO
BACK IN BLACK
Kettle Yarn Co has released a new
shade in its Northiam DK 100% British
Bluefaced Leicester wool. Nox (pictured
left) is a deep black that complements
the existing neutrals, brights and pastels
in the range. Northiam DK comes in
50g hanks of 117m, and is available in
individual skeins and pattern bundles
from kettleyarnco.co.uk.

IT’S TIME FOR A STITCH FESTIVAL

The Stitch Festival is set to return to Russel, Diana Benstead, Molly Brown,
London – and Knitting readers can get Susan Burns, Debbie Harris and Eleanora HELP FOR MUMS’ HANDS
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3-6, and organisers promise a hotbed of A new feature for this year is longer Sunday on March 27 by giving Knitting
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childrenswear as well as knit- or and capped visitor and exhibitor numbers page at knittingmag.com.
crochetwear, which is sponsored by yarn are just some of the measures organisers
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NEWS
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STYLECRAFT SPRINGS INTO NEW SEASON farther afield in a wonderful
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Cast on with..
Carmen Jorissen
of New Leaf Designs
Dutch designer and stranded colourwork obsessive
Carmen Jorissen is the brains behind the first ever
Scheepjes yarn knit-along, inspired by the TV show and
novel series Outlander. Knitting meets her

Carmen Jorissen has been on a journey to the time I was midway through Season 2 –
create Dutch yarn brand Scheepjes’ very so that was settled really quickly,’ she adds.
first knit-along for a whole year – and In 2019 Carmen visited Scotland for the
when Knitting speaks to her, is just getting first time, going to the Edinburgh Yarn
ready for knitters to join her on the ride. Festival and taking a whistle-stop tour of
The Sassenach KAL is a cushion pair, the Cairngorms and Trossachs national
which Carmen picked because she wanted parks and Loch Lomond. ‘The landscape
to use her favourite technique, stranded was so beautiful, and seeing Outlander in
colourwork. ‘Most KALs are either blankets 2020 it was like it was taking me back to
or shawls, but I wanted to do something Scotland. A lot of the colour inspiration
different,’ she explains. ‘If you incorporate comes from Outlander – the Fraser tartan,
stranded colourwork into blankets or Jamie’s red hair and lots of soft greens from
shawls you almost always have to steek, and the herbs and flowers Claire uses – but it
I didn’t want it to be that intimidating. also came from the landscape I saw there.’
‘When I decided on a cushion pair, The cushion pair, which is knitted in
Scheepjes had this wonderful idea to take Scheepjes Metropolis, a soft Merino-blend
inspiration from a love story, with each sock yarn, can be made in three colour
cushion symbolising one person in the palettes: Erica, influenced by Highland
story. I was obsessed with Outlander – at scenery; Rosa, based on the English

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and circles, but the centre of the crosses EVEN MORE STRANDED
has been made into a flower. The design COLOURWORK
also includes a feminine tartan pattern. Carmen loves knitting socks and hats,
The Jamie cushion has more tartans and especially in stranded colourwork. ‘Recently I
more traditional Fairisle motifs as a nod to started knitting mittens, because somehow I
his Scottish heritage. ‘It was just really fun hadn’t clicked that people need sets, and like
to piece all of those little bits of inspiration to have matching hats and mittens,’ she says.
together,’ says Carmen. ‘So just recently I designed some mittens,
She is hoping to draw knitters into her and now I just want to create mittens for
love of colourwork knitting through the KAL. all my hat patterns, and then cowls and
‘I would love to make them totally obsessed who knows what else? There will be lots of
with stranded colourwork, because I am,’ she stranded colourwork coming up.’
says. ‘Whenever I’m super enthusiastic about Apart from her favourite TV show,
something, I want to engender the same joy she takes inspiration from stained glass
in others. When I’m teaching workshops or windows, music, and from yarn itself. ‘Most
one to one, I love to see that spark in their often it is when I have a yarn in my hands
eyes when it clicks. I love spreading that, and feel its drape and think, this would
and hope many knitters will try stranded make a beautiful shawl, sweater or cardigan.
colourwork. It might look intimidating, but My inspiration comes from lots of places,’
it really is easier than it looks.’ she says. When she’s not knitting Carmen
loves birdwatching, walking and playing
QUICKLY, TEACH ME TO KNIT video games with her boyfriend, especially
Carmen learnt to knit in 2010 when she ones where you can build things. ‘I love The
was an undergraduate studying Mandarin Sims, we recently did Age of Empires, and
Chinese at Leiden University. She went Pokemon,’ she says.
to an event attempting to break the world
record for the biggest number of people newleafdesigns.nl
knitting simultaneously. All the materials
would be provided there, but she decided
to learn how to knit beforehand. ‘The day
before, I asked my mum: can you teach
me to knit really quickly? She taught me
stocking stitch.’ Confident in her knitting
and purling, Carmen decided to make a
rib swatch for the event the next day – but
forgot to take her yarn to the back and
front, and ended up with lots of extra
stitches. ‘I was very ambitious and made lots
of mistakes,’ she laughs. Back at home she
continued to practise, and encouraged her
mum, who had learnt to knit as a child, to
pick up her needles again. ‘Now we still knit
national emblem, and Cirsium, based on together,’ Carmen says.
the Scottish national flower. Carmen, who Carmen’s studies took her on a year
has lived in the southern Netherlands for abroad to China, where she started blogging
most of her life and still lives just a half about her travels. ‘When I came home I
hour from where she grew up, particularly missed writing,’ she says. ‘Then I thought: if
likes the heathery Erica colourway. ‘There I can’t write about travelling anymore, why SASSENACH IN STITCHES
are heather fields in Scotland, but we also not write about my newest hobby, knitting Scheepjes’ Sassenach KAL launched
have a lot of heather fields where I live,’ she and crochet? So I started writing my blog.’ on February 23 and runs until May
says. ‘It felt like a nice connection between New Leaf Designs is still going to this day, 11, with free weekly pdfs available to
what I saw in Scotland and what I am and features a pattern shop and podcasts download from scheepjes.com and
seeing here around me.’ as well as the original blog. Carmen also in the official Scheepjes Facebook
The Scottish and Outlander inspiration worked at a food import company where she groups. The brand has put together
carries over into the Fairisle patterns could practise her Chinese language skills, kits to knit cushion pairs in each of
adorning the cushions. ‘With stranded but after a while she realised her passion the three colourways, which include
colourwork you can be really visual and was for knitting and crochet. In 2015 Scheepjes Metropolis yarn, zips
have actual pictures in your knitting,’ Scheepjes invited her to join their bloggers’ and a letter from the designer, plus
says Carmen. The Claire cushion features team, which brought new opportunities to checked buttons and a kilt pin for a
clover and roses, and there is also a design and get her designs published. ‘It has bonus project. The kits retail at £99.
traditional Fairisle pattern with crosses all been really exciting,’ she says.

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FEATURE

Why buy British?

There are so many reasons to buy yarns grown, produced, dyed and
sold in the UK. Here, yarn producers give us just a few of them

IT’S GREAT TO KNIT WITH Daughter of a Shepherd founder Rachel Atkinson agrees: ‘With
‘We have wonderful breeds of sheep with many different 72 different breeds to choose from and a whole palette of natural
characteristics, and there will be a breed to suit all kinds of projects, colours, there is something for everyone and every project.’
from the softest to the strongest, the loftiest to the most lustrous Sonja Bargielowska, of John Arbon Textiles, adds: ‘British
and pretty much everything in between you can think of,’ says Julie yarns are full of character and authenticity, with oodles of woolly
Rutter of Black Isle Yarns. ‘Often, the wool from British sheep is bounce. Because of this they will keep the wearer warmer than
a by-product, but that doesn’t mean it is any the less good, and by machine-washable or acrylic alternatives. They may not be as
supporting our British yarns we support the farmers who work hard soft immediately as some other fibres, but this means they are
to rear their sheep as well as possible. Wool is a sustainable and wonderfully durable and will look as good as new for much longer
renewable product which will last for very many years, but will also than softer alternatives might. Plus, once you are done with the
naturally decompose at the end of its useful life.’ garment and it has come to the end of its life it will naturally
A spokesman for Woolyknit says: ‘British sheep produce a wide compost down and those nutrients will nourish the earth. No
variety of wools: chunky, hardwearing, fine and soft, making it plastic here!’
an extremely versatile textile that can be used in clothing, soft
furnishings, craft materials and carpets. It is natural, renewable IT KEEPS TRADITIONS ALIVE
and biodegradable. Its odour-resistant, breathable properties keep Kettle Yarn Co’s Linda Lencovic says: ‘British wool has a wonderfully
us warm when it’s cold and cool when it’s hot. It is also durable rich history in this country, with beautiful and unique fibres that
and wrinkle-resistant, ensuring garments stay looking good for are in danger of being lost to time. We need to support the farmers
longer and need replacing less often! Add to that Britain’s excellent working hard to keep the variety of sheep breeds alive. The variety in
standards of animal welfare – often far beyond EU requirements – the properties of wool from different sheep breeds adds a richness to
all of which make British wool the ideal yarn for knitters.’ the art of making with wool that should be preserved.’

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Jenn Monahan’s Fibreworkshop works to preserve the Norfolk

Horn sheep breed. She says: ‘British yarns are incredible in the
Meet the sheep etc
diversity they offer. There are so many different breeds of sheep, We introduce some of the businesses
each with their own unique characteristics. By using British yarns
the knitter gets a huge range of textures, from luxury lace through
behind yarns grown, produced
to rustic chunky, and every conceivable yarn in between.’ and dyed in Britain
Becci Pamely-Bast of RiverKnits adds: ‘Readers should try British
yarns because we’re sitting on a wealth of woolly history and it’s
part of our country’s heritage. We sometimes forget that sheep
have been here for thousands of years and are entwined with our
landscape and climate. Why not use the natural fibres and the
knowledge and the skills that are right here?’

IT SUPPORTS LOCAL AND NATIONAL ECONOMIES

Sarah Paul of Bigwigs Angora says: ‘Buying British supports local
farmers, our historic wool processing industry and small producers.
It is also important to reduce carbon footprint.’
Victoria Magnus, founder of Eden Cottage Yarns, adds:
‘Supporting British yarn businesses is not just about British
wool. As a dyer in the UK, I buy consumables from other British
businesses wherever possible, I have staff that have to be paid and
taxes, which also support the economy, and of course we often
collaborate with designers and magazines too. It’s a whole network
of small businesses – even down to the lovely Post Office that we
use. Buying from a small British business has a positive impact in
many ways!’ Blacker Yarns
And Louisa Harding of cashmere specialist Yarntelier says: ‘It is Blacker Yarns was launched in 2008 as a brand of The Natural Fibre
really important to champion British produced yarns. The skills and Company, a specialist wool mill in Launceston, on the Cornwall-
traditions of the textile industry rely on our support.’ Devon border. Brand manager Kamila Jakubowska sources all the
mill’s fibre from Britain, as locally as possible, and the mill takes the
IT’S GREAT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT fleece through the whole process from arriving on site to be sorted
Louise Grains, of Jamiesons of Shetland, says: ‘Beside the fact they are and scoured, through carding and on to spinning, which can be
always really beautiful products, locally produced British yarns are either worsted or woollen. The yarns are even dyed on-site.
usually specialist breeds, frequently hand-spun and dyed. They will Kamila says: ‘Every yarn collection we produce is different and
have a lower carbon footprint and usually have excellent traceability.’ unique due to the base and the blend, which is personally selected
Kristina Boulden of Romney Marsh Wools adds: ‘Wool in itself is a and sorted by our experienced team in the mill. One of our latest
fantastic material, as it is sustainable, renewable and biodegradable. collections, Woodland, has been constructed into a woollen-spun
By choosing British wool, you are supporting our own British yarn by blending Shetland, Bluefaced Leicester and Black Welsh
farmers and helping to add value to this versatile and traditional Mountain, which were all located from farms in the south west.
material. Buying British not only supports farms like ours, but also We are very proud to be able to witness the different processes
a whole host of associated small, independent and family-owned happening to the fibre under one roof at our mill in Cornwall.’
businesses who are involved in the various stages from fleece to yarn, [email protected]
and all sorts of other products too.’ blackeryarns.co.uk
Uist Wool’s Dana MacPhee says: ‘There’s a small community
of dedicated spinners in the UK who all know the benefits of
using locally-grown wool. We all try to push the message that
using what we have on our doorstep makes common sense.
There’s such a rich variety of sheep breeds in this country that
produce fantastic wool, and people should take the time to
discover the magnificent textures and colours of genuine British
yarns. The crofters and farmers we buy from really care about their
animals, and if Uist Wool can pay back a modest reward for their
efforts, everyone wins.’
Kate Makin, owner of independent shop and yarn brand Northern
Yarns, sums up: ‘You won’t look back once you’ve tried it! The feel of
proper British wool in your hands and on your needles is so satisfying.
We have this natural, biodegradable resource all around us and
spinners that have years’ and generations’ worth of knowledge. The
UK was famed for its wool for a reason – it’s the best!’

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Kettle Yarn Co
Based in Hastings on the south coast of England, Canadian-born
hand dyer Linda Lencovic carefully selects her fibres from ethical
British mills to ensure they are produced in accordance with the
Animal Welfare Act. She uses just a few superwash yarns, which are
coated in biodegradable resin that will break down along with the
wool, should it end up in landfi ll. ‘By sourcing and manufacturing
Black Isle Yarns the yarns from the UK, I aim to minimise my company’s carbon
Based on the Black Isle, a small peninsula just to the north of footprint and help to bring business back to a once thriving textile
Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, Julie Rutter sources locally industry,’ she says.
grown wool for her yarns. She works with four mills across Britain, ‘My small-batch Baskerville and Northiam blends are sourced,
two of which are in Scotland, to spin the fleece into yarn in batches. scoured and spun all at a Yorkshire mill and then trucked to me in
She says: ‘Each summer I visit the lovely bunch of smallholdings Hastings for dyeing in my kitchen, keeping carbon footprints low for
and farms I work with and pick out the best of their fleeces. Each an eco-friendly supply chain. My products actively work to support
of the farms is selected for the careful management of flocks and British farmers and safeguard animals and the environment, aiming
land, and all are keen to see added value for their fleeces. Although to make the wool industry sustainable for future generations. I’ve
I pay a good price for the wool, the main drive for working with me, tested all the yarns I sell, and only the most luxurious, low-pilling
I think, is to see their flock’s wool turned into a valuable product and durable fibres are selected for Kettle Yarn Co, to ensure projects
which will go on to have a long, happy and valued life as a fi nished that will wear beautifully and last a lifetime. I hope items made in
object. The majority of my wool comes from the Black Isle itself my yarns will be passed down through generations – garments made
and the farthest afield flocks I work with are less than an hour’s slowly and worn slowly over decades, to be carefully mended and
drive from my base in Fortrose.’ cared for, and then given to loved ones to keep them warm.’
Julie adds: ‘Every fleece is hand-selected by me at the farm or kettleyarnco.co.uk • @kettleyarnco
smallholding where the wool was grown and clipped. I want to
ensure that only the very best fleeces make it into my yarns and,
while it is much more time consuming, I really enjoy picking out Eden Cottage Yarns
each of the fleeces and then skirting them, to remove dags and Eden Cottage Yarns, which started life in Cumbria’s Eden Valley
vegetable matter, once I’m back home. The waste fleece goes on to but is now based in West Yorkshire, sources fibres from all over the
my vegetable patch and raspberry beds! My yarn labels have details world – including British Bluefaced Leicester wool. Most of the yarns
of the farm the wool came from, the clipping year and the natural are spun at a family-run mill in Italy, before being dyed, labelled
dye used, if it has been dyed. I want those working with my yarns to and packaged in Yorkshire. Eden Cottage Yarns’ Victoria Magnus
have a feel for where the wool has come from and to be able to feel says: ‘Our yarns all use the best quality fibres, meaning they are a
a connection with the sheep who grew the wool for their yarn.’ great mix of softness and durability. I have pretty sensitive skin,
blackisleyarns.co.uk so if I can’t wear a yarn then I won’t have it in my range. My focus
@blackisleyarns has always been on muted colours inspired by nature, and being as
environmentally sustainable as possible. The latter is challenging,
but it’s something we’re always working on and improving.’
edencottageyarns.com

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Fibre Workshop
Colonsay Wool Growers Based near Dereham in Norfolk, Jenn Monahan sources Norfolk
A flock of 450 mixed breed sheep at Balnahard Farm on the Isle of Horn wool directly from small local farmers with welfare flocks,
Colonsay in the Inner Hebrides produces all the fleece for Colonsay to produce a single-breed yarn. She says: ‘The Norfolk Horn is
Wool Growers. The flock includes Lleyn, Scottish Blackface and Norfolk’s indigenous rare breed, and it has an amazing story. It’s
Hebridean sheep, crossed with a Bluefaced Leicester or Teeswater one of our oldest sheep breeds, which arrived in Britain with the
tup or ram. The raw fleeces are sent to Cornwall to be processed into Anglo-Saxons. It was virtually extinct by the 1950s, and its plight
yarn, which comes back to owner Sarah Hobhouse unwashed on kickstarted the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Today it is a success
cones. ‘I finish the processing on the farm by hanking and washing story, thriving throughout Norfolk once again.’ She adds: ‘The wool
the yarn, and then dye it with plants gathered from the surrounding is beautiful: creamy with a distinctive dark fleck in it and a soft
farmland,’ she explains. Sarah also uses waste products from a local pearly lustre. The yarn is woolly and bouncy, with great memory
gin distillery to colour some of her yarn. and a softness that surprises most people.’
She says it is the provenance that makes her yarn so special. ‘The After shearing Jenn sorts the fleeces and selects the best quality ones,
fleeces and the dye plants literally grow side by side on the same which are then scoured and spun in Yorkshire into 4 ply and DK-weight
ground,’ she explains. ‘The sheep graze the hills of the surrounding yarns. She then dyes these with natural dyes. ‘I use traditional plants
farmland from where the dye plants are foraged – possibly even such as woad for its indigo blue, weld and camomile for yellows and
having a nibble of some of them! For dyeing, I only use plant matter madder for reds, oranges and pinks,’ she says. ‘We grow most of the
that grows naturally and abundantly on Colonsay. This gives me a dye plants we need and use rainwater and solar power to reduce the
beautifully defined palette that reflects the environment the yarn environmental impact of what we do. I also use foraged materials from
comes from. No bought-in yarn, no bought-in dyes.’ abundant plants and trees including oak, willow, walnut, bracken and
colonsaywoolgrowers.co.uk • seapink.co.uk docks, as well as materials on their way to the compost heap such as
onion skins. I work hard to create a yarn that is sustainably produced,
using natural materials and non-toxic processes, that supports small
Daughter of a Shepherd independent producers and British manufacturing. I want to show just
Rachel Atkinson started her yarn business, based in Banbury, how beautiful single-breed yarns can be!’
Oxfordshire, to stop the fleeces from the sheep her father shepherded fibreworkshop.co.uk
from going to waste. Now she sources the Hebridean fibre and fleece
for her signature Ram Jam yarn from Yorkshire, her Zwartbles and
Exmoor Blueface from Devon, and other rare breeds from small flocks,
usually within an hour’s travelling distance of her studio. All the fleece
is washed in Yorkshire, some is woollen-spun in Yorkshire, while other
batches travel to John Arbon Textiles in Devon to be worsted-spun.
‘My yarn is 100% British from start to finish, with several yarns
in the range travelling fewer than 50 miles from field to finished
skein,’ says Rachel. ‘We can almost always tell you exactly where the
flock who provided the fibre are based, down to the fields they graze.
Daughter of a Shepherd has always aimed to add value to that which
is otherwise often considered worthless, and we pay above market
value for all our fibre.’
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 UK Alpaca
Family business UK Alpaca specialises in British alpaca yarns with
full provenance. Natural and dyed worsted yarns are manufactured
Northern Yarn in traditional mills in the north of England. The company was set
Kate Makin’s Northern Yarn is based in the city of Lancaster, where up by alpaca breeders Chas Brooke and Rachel Hebditch, who run
she runs a small independent shop. She sources wool for her own 110 alpacas at their farm in Devon. More than 130 alpaca breeders in
brand from farms around Lancashire and Cumbria. ‘We visit the Britain sell their fleece to UK Alpaca after the annual shearing in the
farms and meet the shepherds and sheep, which really connects us spring and summer.
to the place where the fibre is grown – and it’s so nice to see how The fleece is graded by hand on the farm into baby and superfine
the animals are looked after,’ she says. ‘It makes us part of the whole grades, and a range of natural alpaca colours. It is then processed
process, which is really important when we are producing 100% into knitting and weaving yarns and special sock yarns for the
traceable yarn. When we started producing yarn we specialised luxury Posh Socks range. Most of the fibre comes from Huacaya
in small, single farms and loved exploring breed-specific wool alpacas, but recently some lustrous, drapey Suri alpaca has been
like Lonk, a native Lancastrian breed, Kerry Hill, Poll Dorset, added to the range of 4 ply, DK and chunky yarns. There are a
Zwartbles and so on. We still like those small batch yarns, but also number of patterns available from well-known
have a consistent line of blends: Methera is a blend of four breeds designers including Sasha Kagan and Anniken
– Cheviot, BFL, Shetland and Zwartbles – and our new Mamó is a Allis, and UK Alpaca has recently created kits
blend of Poll Dorset and BFL.’ Kate uses a number of mills, mainly for its yarns.
in Yorkshire but sometimes in Cornwall, where there is a mill which Rachel says: ‘There is absolutely no
takes smaller quantities of fleece. ‘That is great when we want to waste with an alpaca fleece, however
produce a single-farm yarn,’ she explains. ancient, coarse and short it has
She adds: ‘We can trace our Northern Yarn right back to the become. All the “outsorts” are sold
grass where the sheep graze. We know who looks after them and to people who make alpaca duvets
have hand-picked the right fleeces to go into our blends. We then and pillows in the UK and Europe.’
drive them to the mill so we are part of the whole process. No air ukalpaca.com
miles! We are promoting a renewable resource that we have on
our doorstep and supporting our local economy – and when you
choose our yarn you are part of that too! And it’s just beautiful The Fibre Co
wool: breed-specific, natural and warm, and it makes beautiful Headquartered in the Lake District in Cumbria, an area of
sweaters, cardigans, shawls, you name it. It feels great to work outstanding natural beauty, The Fibre Co’s owner Daphne
with, full of character and you almost feel like you’re knitting Marinopoulos takes inspiration from the stunning landscapes
with our beautiful northern landscape.’ around her. Two of the company’s lines are sourced and produced
northernyarn.co.uk in the British Isles: Lore is a 100% lambswool DK made in West
Yorkshire from the Romney sheep, known locally as Kent lamb,
and Arranmore Light is a DK-weight tweedy blend of Merino
wool, cashmere and silk inspired by the breathtaking scenery
of Ireland. A TFC team member says: ‘While Daphne is
not able to make all the yarns herself anymore, the
unique look and feel of the yarns that we have are
very much the result of the years when she did.
The luxurious and unusual combinations
of fibres and beautiful palettes created
with both industrial and hand-dyeing
methods come together to create
something beautiful and unique.’
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RiverKnits
Based in Weeden Bec, Northamptonshire,
RiverKnits hand-dyes wool that is sourced
from UK flocks and processed in the UK – and
recently launched what owner Becci Pamely-Bast
calls an ‘über local’ yarn called Northampton Shear,
which comes from flocks living within a 10-mile radius
of the studio. The collection includes Bluefaced Leicester,
Wensleydale, Jacob, Leicester Longwool and some British wool
blends, and a Shetland wool is set to launch soon. The wool is
sourced through mills who buy it from British Wool, mills who
work with local flocks and individual sheep farmers. John Arbon Textiles
‘All of the processing takes place in the UK,’ says Becci. ‘It’s Based in South Molton, Devon, John Arbon sources locally grown
something we feel quite strongly about from an environmental wool via British Wool, has it scoured and dyed in the north of
perspective. We want our yarns to have the smallest possible England and then spins, blends and finishes it.
footprint, so we switched to all UK manufacture in 2020. We work Spokeswoman Sonja Bargielowska says: ‘We use a wide range of
with quite a few different mills. They all have their specialities and fibres local to us, from our favourite bouncy Exmoor Blueface to
processes they can and can’t do, so we use different ones depending Romney, Devon Closewool, Bluefaced Leicester, Zwartbles and many
on what breed of wool it is and how we’d like to have it spun.’ more. Sustainability and provenance are at the heart of what we do,
She adds: ‘We are hand-dyers, so we’re combining the unique so it is a great source of pride for us that the majority of the fibre
colourways of hand-dyed with sustainably sourced yarns. For we spin comes from within 80 miles of our mill. We do have a few
example, Chimera is a hand-dyed marl with loads of fun colours in ranges which use Falklands fibre for softness, but with these ranges
one skein, but it’s also non-superwash British Bluefaced Leicester we make sure to purchase organically farmed fibre so we can be
that has been sourced, spun and dyed all within the UK. We do sure the animals have been treated with the utmost respect and are
lots of variegated and tonally dyed yarns that are very popular, mulesing free.’
and we also have an extensive range of mini-skeins in 76 different She adds: ‘All our yarn is developed and created by our close-knit
colours. We’re most excited by the yarns we have from flocks and – excuse the pun – team of 12 mill folks. Between us we develop
farmers we’ve met. Each sheep breed produces wool with its own blends, shades and then spin it all on our vintage machinery using
characteristics that makes it suitable for certain projects, and we traditional manufacturing methods. Producing yarn is more than
love that we can bring that to knitters in a fun and sustainable way.’ just a job, it gives us all such pleasure to know that crafters all
riverknits.co.uk around the world enjoy working with our wares and are able to take
a few hours each week out of their busy lives to sit with our breed-
specific yarn on their needles and hooks, and take a moment or two
Bigwigs Angora for themselves to slow down and enjoy the process of creation.’
Sarah Paul produces knitting yarn from her herd of more than 50 jarbon.com
angora rabbits in Littondale in the Yorkshire Dales. She says: ‘The
angora is all produced from my own rabbits and comes in a range of
colours including white, chocolate and various shades of grey.’ Most
of the fibre is blended with Merino, Corriedale and British Bluefaced
Leicester wools and British alpaca, and the fibres are combed, blended
and spun into a find 4 ply yarn in the UK. Sarah says: ‘Bigwigs
yarns are special as the angora is all lovingly provided by my own
rabbits. Angora is actually hair, a hollow fibre with a smooth outer
surface. This is what makes it light and extremely soft and warm.’
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Uist Wool
Wool sourced from crofts and farms in the Outer Hebrides, Skye,
Tiree and the northern Highlands on mainland Scotland come to
Uist Wool’s spinning mill and wool centre on the island of Grimsay
in the southern part of the Outer Hebrides, off the north-west coast
of Scotland. The organisation mainly makes yarns from the fleeces
of Cheviot, Zwartbles, Scotch Mule, Texel and Hebridean sheep,
with a bit of Shetland and Jacob when they are available, and it also
buys Scottish Bowmont wool and alpaca fibre from small farms in
Aberdeenshire. All the wool is sorted, graded, washed, dried, spun Jamiesons of Shetland
and finished at the Uist Wool Mill. Family-run Jamiesons of Shetland is based in Sandness in the
Uist’s Dana MacPhee says: ‘In 2021 we increased the amount paid Shetland Isles, and Louise Grains is quick to point out that she
for a wool clip, which certainly bucked the national trend. As Uist grew up as a Jamieson: ‘I’m part of the management team, AKA the
Wool is a community enterprise, one of the main aims is to pass a family,’ she explains. All the company’s wool is sourced locally from
dividend back to the people who grow the wool, and perhaps turn Shetland breed sheep, which is processed in the company’s own
the tide on perceptions of value in locally grown fleece and fibre.’ factory in Sandness. ‘The local climate here has a huge effect on the
She adds: ‘By handling the wool directly from source and applying wool: if you grow the wool in a warmer, drier climate it alters the
rigorous quality control methods at every stage of processing, we innate properties,’ says Louise. ‘We are a very unique mill, doing all
make sure our yarn honestly represents the best of Scottish wool: the processes under a single roof. Basically, raw, graded wool goes in
robust, characterful, warm, natural and, of course, a renewable one door and yarn and sweaters come out the other side!’
resource. We try and introduce a bit of our culture into our yarn jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk
by naming them in Gaelic. For example, Conntraigh – pronounced
Conn-try – means Neap-tide, and the ombré shading of this yarn
reflects the smaller shift of water on the shoreline at this stage of McIntosh Yarn
the tide. Another yarn, Fras, means scattering, as if sowing seeds McIntosh Yarn is lovingly
on turned earth or the first drops of rain hitting dry ground.’ hand-dyed by James McIntosh
uistwool.com in his Peckham flat, and he
sources his award-winning
British Bluefaced Leicester wool
from small farms across the UK
via British Wool. James says:
‘McIntosh BFL is accredited
as British by British Wool, is
all hand-dyed to order and is
plastic-free.’
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Yarntelier
Yarntelier was created by designer Louisa Harding, who wanted
to create a sustainable cashmere yarn produced in the UK. She
works with a 200-year-old mill in Denby Dale in West Yorkshire
which specialises in woollen-spinning fine fibre yarns, and sources
her cashmere fibre from the slopes of mountains in Mongolia and
China, where the mill has built up long-term relationships directly
with the cashmere goat herders and farmers.
The yarn is dyed before milling and blended before going through
carding and spinning. It then goes to Edward Hills in Bradford, where
it is bespoke-twisted, steamed and balled. Louisa says: ‘As cashmere
goat fibres are amazing long, they produce a fine yarn that also keeps
you incredibly warm. We made the decision to retain the spinning oil,
which protects the yarn as you work with it, preventing the fibres from
rubbing together during the knitting or crocheting process. Once you
have completed your project you wash out the spinning oil, revealing
the beautiful cashmere halo once the project has dried.’ Romney Marsh Wools
yarntelier.com Family-run Romney Marsh Wools is based in Romney Marsh
in Kent, where the Boulden family has been raising Romney
sheep for at least six generations. All its wool comes from
Rowan its own flock of 1,200 Romney ewes and 150 Merinos, with
Established in 1978, Rowan has become one of the best known yarn fleeces hand-selected for yarn at shearing time before being
brands in the world. It started life in a village near Huddersfield, West sent to Yorkshire to be cleaned, topped and spun.
Yorkshire, and its name was inspired by the beautiful shrubs lining Kristina Boulden tells Knitting: ‘The Romney Marsh sheep,
the banks of the nearby river Holme. ‘Yorkshire is an area deeply also known as the Kentish sheep, is one of the most successful
entwined in textile heritage and tradition, and West Yorkshire is the and important breeds of sheep. Its main characteristic is an
home of Rowan to this day,’ says team member Emma King. ability to thrive in wet situations – it is known as a hardy
The brand has a British-sourced wool called Moordale, made sheep. The wool is considered one of the best British wools.’
using the fine micron wool of British Bluefaced Leicester sheep romneymarshwools.co.uk
blended with British alpaca and spun by Laxtons in Yorkshire.
Emma says: ‘Moordale is a natural, robust, tender yarn which
drapes well and feels comfortable on the skin. A versatile colour Woolyknit
palette of 18 shades, from naturals through to bright shades, is Woolyknit is an online shop based in Warth Mill, Saddleworth,
available. Colours are inspired by nature’s tints, including Pepper, in the heart of the Pennine Hills. It produces its own line of
Nutmeg, Feather, Gooseberry, Turmeric, Beetroot and Ash. British wools sourced from Suffolk and Jacob sheep, along
Moordale knits on a 4mm needle and comes in yummy 100g hanks.’ with wools sourced from Chilean Merino sheep.
knitrowan.com woolyknit.com

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 favourite things
CHRISTINE BOGGIS RECREATES A BELOVED JUMPER THAT IS FALLING APART

My friend Peter Harrap’s favourite jumper

was falling apart. After years of love it had
fallen victim to wear and tear, with seams
splitting and odd holes here and there. He
asked me if I could recreate it for him, and
I jumped at the challenge. Instead of simply
copying the jumper, I wanted to create
something new, but similar enough to the
original to become the new favourite jumper.

GETTING STARTED
My first step was to take the original
jumper’s measurements and work out
what tension it was knitted at. With
approximately 15 stitches and 20 rows to
10cm, the original tension fitted into the
US Craft Yarn Council’s bulky or chunky
category, so my next stop was Google to
investigate other yarns that knit to a similar
tension. The original sweater was a navy,
dense, pure wool from Greece, so I wanted
something a little bit rustic and natural
that would make a hardy, longlasting knit,
rather than a super-soft Merino, cashmere
or silk. I decided to stick to pure wool, and
my first thoughts were of British wool, so
I approached Scottish heritage mill New
Lanark for a sample of its New Lanark
Chunky. I had also recently discovered
BC Garn, a Danish brand that specialises
in pure, natural, GOTS-certified yarns,
so I also ordered sample balls of BC Garn
Hamelton 2 and Hamelton Tweed 2.

PICKING PATTERNS
Peter’s favourite sweater featured a simple
cable on a background of garter stitch with
a slip stitch pattern at regular intervals. I
love garter and slip stitch combinations, so
I decided to keep that aspect and pick an
interesting cable pattern that would make
the jumper meaningful to him. I swatched
a different cable in each of my sample
yarns: a braid pattern and a complex
Japanese variation on a chain cable each
referred to our shared Christian faith, and
then I threw in an owl because it was cute
and I couldn’t resist it.
When Peter had a look at the samples he
clearly found the owl irresistible too, because
he picked that design and the New Lanark
Chunky. The shade I picked, Denim, was a
Knit Pete’s Owls on page 81 little lighter than the original navy, but close
enough to fill a similar gap in his wardrobe.

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AND NOW FOR THE MATHS
The next step was to turn the swatch and
measurements into a knitting pattern. I
usually design things that I’m going to knit
myself, so an enjoyable knitting experience
is a top priority. The original jumper was
knitted in pieces and sewn together, but
I much prefer knitting in the round and
decided to work from the bottom up.
I worked out the number of stitches I
would be working over to create Peter’s size,
then turned to the Craft Yarn Council’s
website again, as well as to men’s knitting
patterns in past issues of Knitting, to work
out what other sizes I would be grading to.
I decided to make the original the smallest
size and work up from there.
This is the most challenging part of
designing, especially for me as I don’t
naturally have a particularly mathematical
brain. I needed to work out the position
of the cable patterns along with the garter
slip stitch background, line that up with
the initial rib section, and then make sure
this would look similar and fit properly
across a range of sizes. I used Elizabeth
Zimmermann’s EZ method to calculate the
relative sizes of the body and sleeves, from
her book Knitting Without Tears, published
by Simon & Schuster.

AND MORE MATHS

Another challenging part of the design is
working out the yoke decreases. I
worked out the stitch counts for
the body, sleeves, underarms
and full yoke using the
EZ method, then had
to work out the length
of the yoke for each
size, as well as the
difference between
the full yoke and neck
measurement. Those
figures gave me the
number of stitches to
be decreased, and the
number of rows to work
the decreases over. The final
step was to make sure this fitted
in with the pattern as well. It was all decorative raglan ‘seam’ a slightly narrower neckline and a longer
quite involved and just thinking about it until I got to the neck ribbing. rib, as he likes to wear his jumpers over
now is giving me a slight headache! I first cast off using a particularly stretchy shirts with collars. An extra decrease and
cast off I use for cuffs and socks, but found a couple of extra rib rounds soon sorted
THE FUN BIT it looked a bit untidy so I decided instead to out that problem. The final step was to fi x
Finally, with all the pattern written out, it use an ordinary cast off worked very loosely up the original sweater with a little bit of
was time to cast on. As planned, it was a with a bigger needle. Then I joined the visible mending – I used the New Lanark
fun knit and worked up quickly on 8mm underarm seams using Kitchener stitch. wool from the new sweater to bring the
needles. I knitted the body first, then Then it was time to try it on. The jumper two of them together. Overall it was a really
both sleeves from cuff to underarm, then fitted well and Peter is modelling it here. enjoyable challenge and I’ve been delighted
brought these all together to work the yoke After the shoot I gave it a slight tweak to see Peter wearing the finished sweater –
in one piece, decreasing on each side of a compared to what you see here, to give it he says he has hardly taken it off all winter.

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SWATCH
PATTERN
This month Sarah used moss stitch.
Worked over an even number
YARN
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of sts as foll:
Row 1: (K1, p1) to end.
Row 2: (P1, k1) to end.
Worked over an odd number
of sts as foll:
Row 1 and all other rows: K1,
(p1, k1) to end.
SARAH HAZELL BEATS
THE BLUES WITH THESE
GLORIOUS YARNS
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FRUITFUL FUSION WEKU MERINO CHUNKY WOOL DECANTED KING COLE

SURI SILK CLOUD VINTAGE 20 4PLY BABY PURE DK
If, like me, you have not come
Hand-dyed Suri Silk Cloud is across Weku before then I would describe this yarn as Baby Pure DK is an incredibly
a luxurious blend of baby suri you are in for a treat! This more of a fingering weight than soft and bouncy yarn for
alpaca and mulberry silk. The independent yarn dyer is run a standard 4 ply, and decided babies. It knits to a standard
alpaca is wrapped around the by two sisters in London and to use a 2.75mm needle to knit DK tension, so if you have a
silk core and then brushed is inspired by the beautiful the swatch. I was pleased with tried and trusted favourite
to make it soft and light, with colours and patterns of their the result, which retained its pattern, it would be easy to
a delicate halo. This is one of Ghanaian heritage. Weku shape well and has good stitch use it as a direct substitute.
those really versatile yarns means family in the sisters’ definition. However, you could The tonal pattern of the yarn
that can be used on its own as native language, and their also move down a couple of is very subtle and not likely to
a 4 ply or lightweight DK, or contrasting styles can be seen needle sizes if you wanted to distract from any stitch pattern
combined with other weights throughout their range. use this yarn for socks. Like you might choose. Lace and
to create an aran or chunky. Merino Chunky is a 3 ply its DK sibling, featured in the cables would be enhanced by
It gives warmth and texture chunky weight that is quite last issue, Vintage 20 4 Ply is the gradual changes of tone,
without adding to the weight crisp to knit with, but has a worsted-spun, so it has a bit of or try striping one of the five
of a project. lovely silky finish. It offers bite, and despite its fineness it colours with the pure white
This is quite a sticky yarn, so superb stitch definition and has strength and stability. shade. Our swatch shows
I recommend using needles is great fun to knit with, as This blend of Bluefaced 2734 Spearmint.
with sharp points. Our sample the colours change on nearly Leicester and Highland fibres King Cole has brought out
is knitted in Ocean, a shade every stitch. absorbs colour really well in six new patterns to support
that is also available on other Our featured colour is Midnight Lagoon (pictured), this yarn. Each brochure has
bases, and there are over a Blissful Beach, one of 10 one of six signature shades. several designs, including
dozen regular colourways for colours available in Weku’s The limited palette makes this sweaters, cardigans,
this base, ranging from deep Summer Collection. It is also yarn perfect for colourwork. waistcoats, slipovers in a
reds, blues and greens to available on other yarn bases. As a company, Wool variety of sleeve lengths and
paler pinks and peaches. Merino Chunky is quite a Decanted is keen to share neck edgings.
Machine-wash, then block heavy yarn, so after washing by information on the provenance Busy mums will be pleased
straight out of the machine hand I would take care to wrap of the yarns it sells. If you are to hear that Baby Pure DK
by pinning it out and covering in a clean dry towel to remove interested in where your yarn can be machine-washed and
with a damp towel. excess moisture before laying comes from, then head over tumble-dried.
flat to dry. to the website to read the
Composition: 74% baby suri ‘tasting notes’! Composition: 70% premium
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Weight: 50g Length: 300m superwash Merino wool Composition: 100% British Weight: 100g Length: 235m
Rec needle size: 3-6mm Weight: 100g Length: 100m wool Rec needle size: 4mm
Tension (10cm): 18-25 sts Rec needle size: 8mm Weight: 50g Length: 225m Tension (10cm): 22 sts x 28 rows
RRP: £20 Tension (10cm): 12 sts x 18 rows RRP: £11 RRP: £3.49
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LANG YARNS LIZA THE WOOL BARN RICO CREATIVE ALPACA RICO FASHION ALPACA
CASHMERE DK DEGRADE LUCKY 8 BLING BLING
Liza is a yarn with spring in
mind. The delightful blend I don’t think I have come This is the latest and most I am always slightly concerned
of silk, wool and viscose across a knitter who doesn’t luxurious addition to Rico’s that yarns containing a metallic
guarantees a cool fabric love cashmere. Cashmere popular Creative Degradé thread will be a bit scratchy,
with lots of drape and an DK may only contain 10% range. Creative Alpaca but this is not the case with
elegant, glossy finish. The cashmere, but it makes all Degradé Lucky 8 has a Fashion Alpaca Bling Bling.
recommended needle size the difference to the soft and higher wool content than its The metallic thread adds a
ranges from 3-3.5mm, so I sumptuous feel of this yarn. It predecessors and the alpaca delicate sparkle, but the other
plumped for 3.25mm and knits up smoothly and evenly, adds softness and a slight halo. fibres create a soft and fluffy,
achieved a fairly dense knit delivers plump, well defined Degradé yarns are made up of lightweight fabric. It knits up
and defined stitches. I found stitches and needed very little four fine plies. One ply changes quickly and evenly on 8mm
the yarn tended to slip on my blocking. The resulting fabric colour every few metres to needles and holds its shape so
aluminium needles, so advise reminded me of velvet. achieve a subtle ombré effect. well that I didn’t need to block it.
using bamboo, especially if At the time of writing, Deep The colour change is less rapid Fashion Alpaca Bling Bling
you are loose knitter. Water (pictured) was one over the 800m of the yarn comes in six glorious shades,
There are 11 delicate of four colours available. I cake than in my swatch, but including 04 Green (pictured).
pastel shades to choose particularly like the hand-dyed I wanted to give some idea of The gold metallic thread is
from, including 07 Lavender appearance of this yarn, which the spectrum our swatch, in consistent throughout all the
(pictured). The pattern support gives the fabric a lovely patina. Aqua, contains. colours, including Mint, Lilac
is as elegant as the yarn: there Every effort is made to Aqua is one of eight and Black.
are five sweaters and one ensure continuity, but The gradient cakes available, Designs for this yarn are
cardigan in Lang’s FAM 267 Wool Barn advises you including neutrals, pastels and fashion forward and can be
Collection. They all use lace, alternate skeins to avoid any striking contrast shades. This found in the Made by Me 13
cable and textural features to slight discrepancies becoming yarn is ideal for shawls and and Lovewool 13 brochures.
demonstrate how versatile too obvious. As well as shawls each cake comes with its own They include a cropped,
this yarn is. The designs are and garments, you might yarn band pattern. It could slouchy sweater, oversized
enhanced by clever shaping, consider an heirloom project also be used as a substitute for scarves and useful cardigans.
which adds another layer of like a baby shawl. Hand-wash most DK patterns. Machine- Machine-wash on a low
sophistication. Machine-wash, in cool water, dry flat. wash on a low setting. setting, do not tumble-dry.
do not tumble-dry.
Composition: 80% superwash Composition: 50% acrylic, Composition: 40% cotton,
Composition: 70% viscose, Merino wool, 10% nylon, 25% alpaca, 25% wool 24% alpaca, 18% acrylic,
20% wool, 10% silk 10% cashmere Weight: 200g Length: 800m 8% wool, 5% metallic yarn
Weight: 50g Length: 165m Weight: 100g Length: 212m Rec needle size: 4mm Weight: 50g Length: 90m
Rec needle size: 3-3.5mm Rec needle size: 4mm Tension (10cm): 24 sts x Rec needle size: 7-8mm
Tension (10cm): 24 sts x 34 rows Tension (10cm): 22 sts x 28 rows 32 rows Tension (10cm): 12 sts x 18 rows
RRP: £7.19 RRP: £21 RRP: £24.50 RRP: £6.45
Contact: langyarns.com Contact: thewoolbarn.com Contact: rico-design.com Contact: rico-design.com

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Family Owned
since 1987

100% Wool

First Frost
Pullover
by Kelly Forster

Free Pattern W814

   

GREAT
BRITISH
K N ITS
This month Knitting
celebrates the best
of British wool,
yarn, dyeing,
design and
creativity

L IV V Y
Jacinta Bowie

Yarn Blacker Yarns Swan DK

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 48

This yarn is made from Merino wool

sourced from a single farm in the
Falkland Islands, spun in Cornwall.

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 C A B L E M O S S S T I TC H
C A R D I GA N
Anniken Allis

Yarn Eden Cottage Yarns Keld Aran

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 51

Based in West Yorkshire, Eden

Cottage Yarns produces hand-
dyed yarns in a muted palette
of semi-solid shades. Traditional
cable designs have inspired this
comfortable oversized cardigan.

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CU R L E W
Louisa Harding

Yarn Yarntelier Cashmere Lace

Skill level Advanced
Pattern page 56

This beautiful, 100% cashmere

shawl is worked in a chevron lace
pattern to create a gossamer
fabric that is light as air but will
keep you warm as toast. Although
sourced from overseas, Yarntelier’s
cashmere yarns are produced
within a small area of Yorkshire.

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 S I L EC RO F T
Emma Vining

Yarn The Fibre Co Cumbria

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 54

‘Inspired by a beautiful stone wall on

the coastal footpath near Silecroft
Beach in Cumbria, my long, narrow
crescent-shaped shawl is perfect
for keeping cosy and warm during
a leisurely walk,’ writes Emma. ‘The
different materials used to build the
wall are represented by my textured
cable pattern: smooth stocking stitch
folds represent the larger stones, and
an embedded twisted stitch pattern
alternates between each large stone
fold, representing the finer texture of
other sections of the wall.’

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VEST DRESS
Eline Oftedal

Yarn Erika Knight Big Vintage

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 58

Eline Oftedal designed this

dress for herself to wear at
work over a blouse and with
tall boots – but notes that it
can be used in many different
settings and styled in a variety
of ways. It is knitted from the
bottom up in the round to the
armholes, from which point
it is knitted back and forth,
working both the left and right
fronts at the same time by
adding a second ball of yarn.
Length can be adjusted at the
rib or in the body section.

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T W I S T Y S L I P OV ER
Bronagh Miskelly

Yarn Wensleydale Longwool Aran Marl

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 60

This tank top with a twist is knitted in a

100% British pure Shetland wool with a
natural marled texture to its rusty tone.

ONE
CHA BALL
L LE
NGE

S H EPH ER D
Christine Boggis

Yarn Lauren Aston British Wool

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 63

This cosy, slouchy beanie in 100% British

Shetland wool will knit up quickly in a
traditional cable pattern.

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C A B L E C RO S S VINE
Pat Menchini Christine Boggis

Yarn King Cole Homespun DK Yarn John Arbon Alpaca Supreme Sport
Skill level Intermediate Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 64 Pattern page 66

This simply stylish sweater features a This simply shaped shawl in Falkland Merino wool and British
travelling cable that crosses at its heart. alpaca was created for a friend of Christine’s who moved abroad,
to symbolise the fact that even though she was travelling she
would still stay rooted at home. She used duplicate stitch or
Swiss darning to highlight the vines in contrasting colours.

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 B ER T H A G R A B L E (B ELOW )
Lisa Richardson Brian Smith

Yarn Rowan Felted Tweed Yarn Northern Yarns

Skill level Intermediate Mamó
Pattern page 67 Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 69
Colourful diamonds sit
like jewels on the beige Mamó is a worsted-spun
background of this classic DK yarn made from
over-top. fleeces of Poll Dorset and
Bluefaced Leicester sheep
C A B L ED S K I R T that graze on farms around
(B ELOW L EF T ) Lancashire and Cumbria.
Jo Allport Northern Yarn owner Kate
Makin created the yarn to
Yarn Uist Wool Siaban DK
pay homage to those who
Skill level Intermediate
came before us, passing
Pattern page 74
on skills from generation to
This cute cabled skirt is generation – in particular
knitted in one piece and her Irish grandma or
sewn together at the end Mamó, ‘who sat patiently
in pure Scottish wool. showing me the loops and
repeated stitches I needed
to begin my knitting
journey’, says Kate.

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 EN T W I N ED M I T T EN S (B ELOW )
Christine Boggis

Yarn Cascade BFL

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 75

British Bluefaced Leicester wool has

become so popular that even US brand
Cascade has launched a single-breed
wool. These mittens show it off in a
Japanese-inspired twisted cable design.

Masterclass
page 73

T WIST AND TURN

S O C K S ( A B OV E)
Jo Allport

Yarn Coop Knits Socks Yeah!

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 71

Learn how to work the

textured band on these cute
contrast-coloured cabled
socks in our Masterclass on
page 73.

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FASHION

STYLE FILE
MADDIE TOD SUGGESTS ALTERNATIVE COLOURWAYS AND
STYLING IDEAS FOR THREE KNITS FROM THIS MONTH’S GALLERY

CABLE MOSS STITCH CARDIGAN IN EDEN COTTAGE YARNS KELD ARAN

DIANTHUS HOSTA MILLPOND

VEST DRESS IN ERIKA KNIGHT BIG VINTAGE

300 305 307

LIVVY IN BLACKER YARNS SWAN DK

TEAL DEEP TURQUOISE DOLPHIN DARK GREY BALSAM BOG OLIVE

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Put some glorious colour into your wardrobe to brighten up dark work or going out. Wear it with vegan Chelsea boots, a floral polo
winter days, and our beautiful cable designs will take care of all neck and a fluff y coat for colder days. Livvy by Jacinta Bowie
the texture interest you need. Go for a boho look in Anniken Allis’s is a classic round-neck jumper you can wear for any occasion.
oversized Cable and Moss Stitch Cardigan in Eden Cottage Yarns Pair it with wide patterned trousers, sparkly hair clips and a gold
Keld Aran – pair it with wide jeans, a boho bag and an on-trend necklace for a smart look.
bucket hat. Eline Oftedal’s cosy Vest Dress is perfect for home,

JEANS SANDALS BAG BUCKET HAT

£46, riverisland.com £45, marksandspencer.com £55, joebrowns.co.uk £8, tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk

COAT ROLL NECK CHELSEA BOOTS EARRINGS

£125, Oliver Bonas £38, joebrowns.co.uk £99, vgan-life.com £28, Oliver Bonas

TROUSERS TOP NECKLACE HAIR CLIPS

£200, phoebe-grace.co.uk £10, Primark £69.95, seolgold.com £10, accessorize.com

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THE CABLE CONNECTION
Traditional cable designs never go out of style and
are perfect for all kinds of clothes and gifts
 C A B L E T H ROW T W I S T ED RO PE S
Sian Brown CU S H I O N (B ELOW )
Jo Allport
Yarn Scheepjes Namaste
Skill level Beginner Plus Yarn Stylecraft Amor
Pattern page 78 Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 79
This cosy throw knits up
quickly on 7mm needles Twisting and twining ropes adorn
and would make a great this cosy cushion cover.
first cabling project.

N O S EGAY CU S H I O N (O PP O S I T E)
Sian Brown

Yarn Jamieson & Smith Shetland Aran Worsted

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 76

This cushion is knitted in 100% Real Shetland wool from Shetland

Woolbrokers Jamieson & Smith, which has been buying Shetland
wool since the 1930s and now handles 80% of the islands’ wool
clip, which it turns into a wide range of yarns and products.

GET THE LOOK - BRITISH STYLE

Synchronome British Museum Clock British racing green picnic rug Owls of the British Isles linen
£325, Sir Gordon Bennett £124, Tolly McRae £89, Abigail Edwards
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PE T E ’ S OW L S U N I S E X S W E AT ER KILL ARNEY
(O PP O S I T E) ( A B OV E L EF T ) ( A B OV E R I G H T )
Christine Boggis Lang Yarns Pat Menchini

Yarn New Lanark Chunky Yarn Lang Yarns Aymara Yarn Rico Fashion Modern Tweed Light +
Skill level Intermediate Skill level Advanced Soft Aran
Pattern page 81 Pattern page 83 Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 84
This yarn is in a pure Scottish wool A collection of cabled and textured
produced at New Lanark Mill, a UNESCO patterns adorn this stylish unisex The simple cable design on this classic
World Heritage site. The jumper is knitted jumper in a blend of alpaca, Merino sweater is perfect for anybody to wear in
in the round from the bottom up, and you wool and Tencel viscose. any season.
can read all about how and why it was
designed on page 18.

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C A R D I GA N (B ELOW ) P O K E M E (R I G H T )
Rico Design Drops Design

Yarn Rico Baby Dream Yarn Drops Merino Extra Fine

Tweed DK Skill level Various
Skill level Intermediate Pattern page 88
Pattern page 86
Not got green fingers? Here’s
A classic diamond cable your answer: knitted cacti.
pattern adorns this super-cute With three different sizes and
tweedy baby cardigan. patterns to try, this is a great
project for beginners and
more advanced knitters.

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FA I RY L E AV E S D R E S S
Bernat

Yarn Bernat Softee Baby

Skill level Intermediate
Pattern page 89

This cute dress for tiny tots is knitted from

the top down in one piece and features
a magical lacy leaf pattern.

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ASK SARAH
YOUR QUERIES ANSWERED BY SARAH HAZELL
R
STA ER
T wider at this point. If it does, you will need to
LET adjust your needle size accordingly and may
need to move down a needle size in order to
take this into account. Painful as it is, work
another square and test it in the same way
before starting on your project.
All of the above works well if you are
working in stocking stitch, but if you have
a pattern that involves lace, ribs or cables
PHOTOGRAPH: KATVIC/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

it is even more important to knit a tension

square in this pattern. Cables tend to pull
your knitting in, so it is really important to
knit a larger square, then wash and block
it, allowing the cables to spread a little.
Similarly with lace patterns, your work
may look a little shrivelled to begin with.
Blocking will help to open the pattern out
and enable you to get an accurate picture of
your tension. I think the frustrating thing
for knitters here is that in the majority of
TENSE TOPIC One of the first hurdles to overcome is cases patterns only state how many stitches
I met up with a knitting friend recently and the way in which tension information is and rows meet the tension requirements.
we got on to the subject of tension squares. presented. Having checked the yarn band It would be so helpful if a working example
My friend admitted that she never does one against the pattern information to make sure of how many stitches and rows you need to
and just hopes for the best. I usually do one that they match, it then seems quite logical work was given. I tend to look at the pattern
unless it’s a scarf or shawl, but I find that to knit a square according to the number of repeat and then calculate how many repeats
sweaters and cardigans often come up a bit stitches and rows provided. However, this is I need to work to make a 12cm square. This
bigger than I had planned. Do you have any really only the bare minimum of information can be a bit hit and miss to start with, but
tips or advice for the pair of us? that you need in order to really hit tension. you soon start to get the hang of it.
Elaine Cowick, Doncaster If you are working on a standard DK pattern There are other issues that may affect
you will be advised that 22 stitches and your tension. There is nothing wrong
First of all, how lovely that you have a friend 28-30 rows will be equal to a 10cm square. with substituting a yarn, but even some
you can talk to about knitting! I know In order to get a really accurate reading of standard-weight yarns are thicker or thinner
from teaching workshops how valuable it your tension you will need to knit a square than others. If a yarn seems to have a good
is for knitters to share their experiences – larger than this and measure the centre 10 metreage it could be because it is slightly
I have never come away from a workshop x 10cm square, as the edges are likely to thinner than some of its counterparts and
without learning something. I must admit distort the true picture. I would recommend therefore you will need to test it against the
that sometimes I have been so keen to start knitting a square of about 12cm to get a recommended tension. The type of needle
a project that I have bypassed the tension better idea of how your tension is working and the way you hold your yarn and needles
square and plunged straight in, only to out. In this example, 1cm equates to 2.2cm. also have a part to play. One little tip that
end up a couple of days later doing some If you multiply that by 12, you will need to I picked up off a friend of mine is to keep a
rather petulant frogging – grrr! As you cast on 26-27 sts and work 33-36 rows. Then record of your squares. This will give you the
say, achieving the correct tension may not mark out the centre 10cm square with pins opportunity to make a note of any changes
be crucial for a scarf or shawl, but for a to check your stitches and rows. It is also a you made and how the yarn behaved. Then if
garment it really has to be right in order good idea to wash and block the square, as you use that yarn again a lot of the hard work
for you to enjoy wearing it. you may find your knitting spreads a little will have been done for you!

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ASK SARAH
STAR LETTER PRIZE
YOUR LETTERS
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS THROUGH FACEBOOK,
Elaine Cowick from Doncaster TWITTER OR EMAIL FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN
asked this month’s star question. AR
Elaine wins five balls of Stylecraft
ST TER
T
Charm to knit these gorgeous designs, LE STAR LETTER PRIZE
courtesy of Stylecraft.

Courtesy of

PURPLE PLEASURES
I wanted to show you my jumper, a Maria Rosa Fry is this month’s Star
Stylecraft pattern found in Knitting issue Letter Prize winner. Maria wins
213, for which I used three identical balls a Muud Oslo handmade leather
of Stylecraft Amor in shade Heather. double-pointed-needle case.
If you have a question, email I wanted to point out that despite the The Oslo case is made from genuine
[email protected] fact that the shade and the dye were the leather, has 14 compartments for
or write to Ask Sarah, Knitting, same, the pattern in each ball changed 14 sets of dpns sized from 2.5-5mm
GMC Publications, 86 High Street, considerably. One ball had hardly any and features a button closure.
Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1XN. deep purple. I started knitting the sleeves
at the same time as the front in order to
be able to insert some purple in them, so colour in each ball from the manufacturer.
that they would tie with the rest. As usual your magazine was a source of
HOW SOON IS TOO SOON? I was pleased with the result in the end creative inspiration for me and I thank you
I have a five-year-old granddaughter and but I feel there should have been a better for that.
I would love to teach her to knit. But I am and more even distribution of the purple Maria Rosa Fry, Dublin
worried that if I start too early it might put
her off. What do you think?
Lisa Groves, Bromley, Kent WHAT’S ON YOUR NEEDLES?
I think you have probably hit the nail on
the head! The most important thing is to
Fiona Ramsay Jean Philp has
make sure that your granddaughter wants
Rayfield has knitted this cosy
to learn to knit. If she is asking questions
been knitting cabled sweater in
about your knitting and expressing an
colourful hats a recycled yarn,
interest in doing it herself, then she clearly
and mitts for ready for the
has the motivation. As with so many things
charity. winter chill.
with children, if they come to you, they are
more likely to persevere. As a general rule
of thumb the ideal age can be anywhere
between six and eight, as this is the point Fran Humm Fran
where children have sufficient hand-eye made this Diriziomgava
coordination skills. It’s quite interesting rainbow crafted these
that historically and even now in some poncho in brilliant
cultures children as young as three could Scheepjes crocodile
already knit. It might be an idea to start Secret socks for a
with some French knitting and see how she Garden. friend.
gets on. If the interest is there then all you
will need is the patience to see it through!
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TECHNIQUES

WORKSHOP WITH JO ALLPORT

SHORT ROWS
SORTED
PART 3: JAPANESE SHORT ROWS
This is an unusual method of working SHORT ROWS ON THE RIGHT 4. Continue until you have worked all your
short rows in stocking stitch. Unlike other SIDE ONLY short rows, ending with a WS row.
methods, it’s necessary to use stitch markers 1. Knit to the turning point and turn your 5. In image A you can just see the stitch
– the split ring or locking kind – to denote work so the wrong side is facing. markers peeking through from the
the extra ‘stitch’ to be knitted. You can 2. Slip the first stitch on the LH needle (the wrong side. Image B shows the wrong
work Japanese short rows on right sides, last one you worked before you turned side facing, with a stitch marker at each
wrong sides or both, and with increasing your work) to the RH needle pwise. Put a turning point.
or decreasing short rows. You will need the stitch marker on the working yarn – not 6. Knit to the gap or hole where you turned
same number of stitch markers as there are the stitch – at this point. Purl the next on the last knit row. This will include the
turning points, so if you work decreasing stitch, making sure the stitch marker stitch immediately before and the stitch
short rows, as I have here, then you will stays between the stitches, then purl to immediately after the turning point.
need quite a few stitch markers. If you are the end of the row. The stitch marker is attached between
working increasing short rows you will only 3. Turn and knit to the next turning point, the next two stitches on the RH needle
need one or two markers. turn and repeat step 2. (image C).

A B C

D E F

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G H

7. Gently pull on the stitch marker to pick When you are ready to complete the short other – but as it’s the WS row it will need
up the loop attached to it (image D) and, rows on the WS, purl across the row to the to replicate a p2tog through the back of the
without twisting it, put the loop on the next gap or hole. This includes the stitches loop. To do this, the order of the loop and
LH needle, with the right leg of the loop immediately before and after the point stitch will be swapped.
in front (image E). where the stitch marker is attached.
8. Remove the stitch marker, then knit this Then work the following sequence: SUNDAY SHORT ROWS
loop together with the next stitch. This 1. Slip the next stitch from the LH needle This short row technique has been created
closes the gap (image F). to the RH needle pwise. by Carol Sunday, who gave it its name, and
9. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all the short 2. Gently pull on the stitch marker to pick is very similar to Japanese short rows with
row gaps have been closed. Continue up the loop attached to it and, without one exception: once you turn your work,
to the end of the row, then continue twisting it, put the loop on the LH knit or purl the stitch rather than slipping it.
knitting as normal. Images G and H needle so that the left side of the loop
show the front and back after all the is at the back. IN SHORT…
short rows have been worked. 3. Transfer the slipped stitch back to the Short rows are a great way of creating
LH needle pwise. shape within your knitting. Over the past
If you want to work Japanese short rows 4. Purl the loop together with the stitch three issues I’ve gone through the various
on the wrong side too, the same principle that was slipped back to the LH needle. methods – give them a try and see which
is applied when turning and attaching the This closes the gap. one you prefer! I will be demonstrating these
marker: work to the turning point, turn techniques in more detail over the coming
your work so the right side is facing, slip the Note: To get the short row to ‘disappear’, months in a series of garments, looking at
first stitch from LH to RH needle, then put the stitches need to be angled in the correct short rows worked flat, in the round, at one
a stitch marker on the yarn and knit to the way, so just like paired decreases, if you side and at two sides, with masterclasses so
next turning point. work k2tog at one side, it would be ssk at the you can seem them coming to life.

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in
1

PATTERNS
2

LIVVY BY JACINTA BOWIE

1
3

ABBREVIATIONS Row 41: P3, CR2R, p2, C3F, p2, CR2L, p2,
CR2L = slip 2 sts on to cn and hold at C3F, p2, CR2R, p2, C3F, p2, CR2L, p2,
4

front of work, p1, k2 from cn C3F, p2, CR2R, p2, C3F, p2, CR2L, p3.
CR2R = slip 1 st on to cn and hold at Row 43: P2, CR2R, p3, k3, p3, CR2L, p1,
5
2

back of work, k2, p1 from cn k3, p1, CR2R, p3, k3, p3, CR2L, p1, k3, p1,
C5F = slip 2 sts on to cn and hold at CR2R, p3, k3, p3, CR2L, p2.
6

front of work, k3, k2 from cn Row 45: P1, CR2R, p4, C3F, p4, CR2L,
C5B = slip 3 sts on to cn and hold at C3F, CR2R, p4, C3F, p4, CR2L, C3F,
back of work, k2, k3 from cn CR2R, p4, C3F, p4, CR2L, p1.
7

C3F = slip 2 sts on to cn and hold at Row 47: CR2R, p5, k3, p5, CR2L, k1,
3

front of work, k1, k2 from cn CR2R, p5, k3, p5, CR2L, k1, CR2R, p5,
8

For more abbreviations see page 91 k3, p5, CR2L.

Row 49: K2, p6, C3F, p6, C5F, p6, C3F, p6,
TIPS C5F, p6, C3F, p6, k2.
9

This is a relaxed fit sweater with 15-20cm Row 51: CR3L, p5, k3, p5, CR2R, p1,
(6-8in) positive ease. CR2L, p5, k3, p5, CR2R, p1, CR2L, p5,
10

If you prefer a closer fit, choose a size k3, p5, CR2R.

4

below your normal size. Shorten or Row 53: P1, CR2L, p4, C3F, p4, CR2R,
11

lengthen the fit by amending the length C3F, CR2L, p4, C3F, p4, CR2R, C3F,
to armhole shaping. CR2L, p4, C3F, p4, CR2R, p1.
Row 55: P2, CR2L, p3, k3, p3, CR2R, p1,
12

CENTRE CABLE PANEL k3, p1, CR2L, p3, k3, p3, CR2R, p1, k3, p1,
Row 1: P27, C5B, p27. CR2L, p3, k3, p3, CR2R, p2.
5
13

SIZES Row 2 and all foll alt rows: K all k sts and Row 57: P3, CR2L, p2, C3F, p2, CR2R,
To fit: XS[S:M:L:XL:2XL] p all p sts as they present – so row 2 will be: p2, C3F, p2, CR2L, p2, C3F, p2, CR2R, p2,
To fit bust: 75-81[82-91:92-101:102-111: k27, p5, k27. C3F, p2, CR2L, p2, C3F, p2, CR2R, p3.
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112-121:122-131]cm (30-32[32-36:36-40: Row 3: P26, CR2R, k1, CR2L, p26. Row 59: P4, CR2L, p1, k3, p1, CR2R, p3,
40-44:44-47½:48-50½]in Row 5: P25, CR2R, C3F, CR2L, p25. k3, p3, CR2L, p1, k3, p1, CR2R, p3, k3, p3,
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Actual bust: 95[104:115:124:135:144]cm Row 7: P24, CR2R, p1, k3, p1, CR2L, p24. CR2L, p1, k3, p1, CR2R, p4.
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(21½[22:22½:22¾:23¼:23½]in) Row 13: P21, CR2R, p4, C3F, p4, CR2L, p21. C3F, CR2R, p5.
Sleeve seam (all sizes): 45cm (17¾in) Row 15: P20, CR2R, p5, k3, p5, CR2L, p20. Row 63: P6, CR2L, k1, CR2R, p5, k3, p5,
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Panel width: 25.5cm (10in) Row 17: P17, C5B, p6, C3F, p6, C5F, p17. CR2L, k1, CR2R, p5, k3, p5, CR2L, k1,
Figures in square brackets refer to larger Row 19: P16, CR2R, k1, CR2L, p5, k3, p5, CR2R, p6.
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures CR2R, k1, CR2L, p16. Row 65: P7, C5F, p6, C3F, p6, C5F, p6,
this applies to all sizes. Row 21: P15, CR2R, C3F, CR2L, p4, C3F, C3F, p6, C5F, p7.
p4, CR2R, C3F, CR2L, p15. Row 66: K7, p5, k6, p3, k6, p5, k6, p3, k6,
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YOU WILL NEED Row 23: P14, CR2R, p1, k3, p1, CR2L, p3, p5, k7.
Blacker Yarns Swan DK 100% Falkland k3, p3, CR2R, p1, k3, p1, CR2L, p14. Work rows 1-66 of pattern once,
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Island Merino wool (approx 110m per Row 25: P13, CR2R, p2, C3F, p2, CR2L, p2, then repeat rows 35-66 as many times
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50g ball) C3F, p2, CR2R, p2, C3F, p2, CR2L, p13. as required.
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10[11:12:13:14:15] x 50g balls in Gorse Row 27: P12, CR2R, p3, k3, p3, CR2L, p1,
3.25mm and 4mm needles k3, p1, CR2R, p3, k3, p3, CR2L, p12. SLEEVE CABLE PANEL
Stitch holders Row 29: P11, CR2R, p4, C3F, p4, CR2L, Row 1: P7, C5F, p7.
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Cable needle C3F, CR2R, p4, C3F, p4, CR2L, p11. Row 2 and all foll alt rows: K all k sts and
Stitch markers Row 31: P10, CR2R, p5, k3, p5, CR2L, k1, p all p sts as they present – so row 2 will be:
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Darning needle CR2R, p5, k3, p5, CR2L, p10. k7, p5, k7.
Note: Yarn amounts given are based Row 33: P7, C5B, p6, C3F, p6, C5F, p6, Row 3: P6, CR2R, k1, CR2L, p6.
on average requirements and are C3F, p6, C5F, p7. Row 5: P5, CR2R, C3F, CR2L, p5.
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approximate. Row 35: P6, CR2R, k1, CR2L, p5, k3, p5, Row 7: P4, CR2R, p1, k3, p1, CR2L, p4.
CR2R, k1, CR2L, p5, k3, p5, CR2R, k1, Row 9: P3, CR2R, p2, C3F, p2, CR2L, p3.
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TENSION CR2L, p6. Row 11: P2, CR2R, p3, k3, p3, CR2L, p2.
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20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over rev st st Row 37: P5, CR2R, C3F, CR2L, p4, C3F, Row 13: P1, CR2R, p4, C3F, p4, CR2L, p1.
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using 4mm needles. p4, CR2R, C3F, CR2L, p4, C3F, p4, CR2R, Row 15: CR2R, p5, k3, p5, CR2L.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary C3F, CR2L, p5. Row 17: K2, p6, C3F, p6, k2.
to obtain correct tension. Row 39: P4, CR2R, p1, k3, p1, CR2L, p3, Row 19: CR2L, p5, k3, p5, CR2R.
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Row 25: P3, CR2L, p2, C3F, p2, CR2R, p3. Cont on these sts until armhole meas Next row: K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2.
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Row 27: P4, CR2L, p1, k3, p1, CR2R, p4. 19[20:21:22:23:24]cm (7½[8:8¼:8¾:9:9½]in), Rep last 2 rows a further 4[5:6:7:8:9] times.
Row 29: P5, CR2L, C3F, CR2R, p5, p5. ending with a WS row. 81[87:95:101:109:115] sts.
Row 31: P6, CR2L, p1, CR2R, p6. Shape shoulders Cont on these sts until work meas 10cm
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Row 32: K7, p5, k7. Cast off 6[7:8:9:10:12] sts at beg of next (4in) less than Back to shoulder shaping,
Rows 1-32 form pattern and are repeated. 4 rows. 53[57:59:63:65:65] sts. ending with a WS row.
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BACK 2 rows. Next row (RS): Patt 24[28:30:34:36:40] sts,
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Using 3.25mm needles cast on Leave rem 41[41:43:43:45:45] sts on then turn, leaving rem sts on a spare
98[106:118:126:138:146] sts. a holder for back neck. needle.
Row 1 (RS): (K2, p2) to last 2 sts, k2. Dec 1 st at neck edge of next and 5 foll alt
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Row 2 (WS): (P2, k2) to last 2 sts, p2. FRONT rows. 18[22:24:28:30:34] sts.
These 2 rows form 2 x 2 rib.** Work as given for Back to **. Cont on these sts until armhole meas
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Work another 8 rows in rib, Work another 8 rows in rib, inc 3 sts evenly same as Back to shoulder, ending with
dec[inc:dec:inc:dec:inc] 1 st on last row. across last row. 101[109:121:129:141:149] sts. a WS row.
97[107:117:127:137:147] sts. Change to 4mm needles and work in patt Shape shoulder
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Change to 4mm needles and, beg with a as foll: Cast off 6[7:8:9:10:12] sts at beg of next
p row for RS, work in rev st st until work Row 1: P21[25:31:35:41:45] sts, pm, work and foll alt row. 6[8:8:10:10:10] sts.
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meas 35cm (13¾in) from cast-on edge, across 59 sts of row 1 of Centre Cable Work 1 row.
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ending with a WS row. Panel, pm, p21[25:31:35:41:45] sts. Cast off rem 6[8:8:10:10:10] sts.
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Shape armholes This sets position of Centre Cable Panel Slip centre 33[31:35:33:37:35] sts on to
Cast off 5[5:6:6:7:7] sts at beg of next with rev st st to the sides. a holder.
2 rows. 87[97:105:115:123:133] sts. Cont as set until work meas same as Back Rejoin yarn to rem sts and work to match
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Next row: Purl. to armhole, ending with a WS row. first side of neck, reversing shaping.
Next row: K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. Shape armholes
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85[95:103:113:121:131] sts. Cast off 5[5:6:6:7:7] sts at beg of next SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
Rep last 2 rows a further 4[5:6:7:8:9] times. 2 rows. 91[99:109:117:127:135] sts. Using 3.25mm needles cast on
77[85:91:99:105:113] sts. Next row: Purl. 50[50:54:54:58:58] sts and work 10
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Set-up row: P16[16:18:18:20:20], pm,
STITCH CARDIGAN
work across 19 sts of row 1 of Sleeve Cable BY ANNIKEN ALLIS

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This row sets position of Sleeve Cable

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2 rows. 69[71:71:73:73:75] sts.
Next row: Purl.

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k2. 67[69:69:71:71:73] sts.

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Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 10 rows (9 sts).
Cast off rem 9 sts.

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With RS facing and using 3.25mm
needles, k41[41:43:43:45:45] sts from

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k18[19:18:19:18:19] sts down right side of To fit: UK size 8-10[12-14:16-18:20-22:24-26]

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neck shaping. 110[110:114:114:118:118] sts. Length to shoulder: 54[55:56:57:58]cm
Work 8 rows in 2 x 2 rib, starting with (21½[22:22½:22¾:23¼]in)

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TO FINISH Figures in square brackets refer to larger
Join rem shoulder seam and neck trim sizes: where there is only one set of figures

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Set in Sleeves using mattress stitch.

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Join side seams and underarm seams with YOU WILL NEED

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mattress stitch. Eden Cottage Yarns Keld Aran

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Block to dimensions given in schematic. 90% superwash extra-fine Merino,
10% linen (approx 180m per 100g)
6[7:7:8:9] x 100g balls in Bark
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80cm or 100cm long
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5mm and 5.5mm double-pointed needles

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TENSION 3. With yarn at back, cable cast on same k4, p2, sm, (p1, k1) 4[6:8:9:12] times, p1, sm,
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using 5.5mm needles. off, cast on 4 sts). Before placing last st p2, k8, p2, k4, p2, sm, (p1, k1) 16[17:18:19:20]
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary on LH needle bring yarn to front between times, p1, sm, p2, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p2, sm,
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turn work. 4[6:8:9:12] times, sm, p2, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4,
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ABBREVIATIONS 4. Sl first st on LH needle kwise and pass p2, sm, (p1, k1) 8[9:9:10:10] times, k1.
C4F = slip 4 sts on to cn and hold at front, last cast-on st over it. Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 (WS): P1, (p1, k1)
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k2, k2 from cn Buttonhole is now complete and total 8[9:9:10:10] times, sm, k2, p4, k2, p8, k2,
C4B = slip 4 sts on to cn and hold at back, stitch count has not been altered. p4, k2, sm, (k1, p1) 4[6:8:9:12] times, k1, sm,
k2, k2 from cn (k1, p1) 4[6:8:9:12] times, k1, sm, k2, p4, k2,
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ssp = slip 1 st kwise, slip second st kwise, BODY p8, k2, p4, k2, sm, (k1, p1) 16[17:18:19:20]
place both sts back on LH needle and Using 5mm long circular needle, cast on
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times, k1, sm, k2, p4, k2, p8, k2, p4, k2, sm,
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p tog through back loop 199[221:239:253:279] sts. k1, (p1, k1) 4[6:8:9:12] times, sm, k1, (p1, k1)
For more abbreviations see page 91 Set rib and m st 4[6:8:9:12] times, sm, k2, p4, k2, p8, k2, p4,
Row 1 (RS): K1, (k1, p1) 8[9:9:10:10] times, k2, sm, (k1, p1) 8[9:9:10:10] times, p1.
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PATTERN NOTES sm, p2, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p2, pm, (p1, k1) Rows 3 and 9: K1, (k1, p1) 8[9:9:10:10] times,
Cardigan is worked in one piece to the 4[6:8:9:12] times, p1, pm, (p1, k1) sm, p2, C4F, p2, C4F, C4B, p2, C4F, p2,
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underarms. Fronts and back are then 4[6:8:9:12] times, p1, pm, p2, k4, p2, k8, sm, (p1, k1) 4[6:8:9:12] times, p1, sm, (p1, k1)
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worked separately to the shoulders, which p2, k4, p2, pm, (p1, k1) 16[17:18:19:20] times, 4[6:8:9:12] times, p1, sm, p2, C4F, p2,
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are joined by working a three-needle cast p1, pm, p2, k4, p2, k8, p2, k4, p2, pm, p1, C4F, C4B, p2, C4F, p2, sm, (p1, k1)
off. Stitches are picked up around the (k1, p1) 4[6:8:9:12] times, pm, p1, (k1, p1) 16[17:18:19:20] times, p1, sm, p2, C4F, p2,
armhole and sleeves worked in the round 4[6:8:9:12] times, pm, p2, k4, p2, k8, p2, C4F, C4B, p2, C4F, p2, sm, p1, (k1, p1)
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from the top down. k4, p2, pm, (p1, k1) 8[9:9:10:10] times, k1. 4[6:8:9:12] times, sm, p1, (k1, p1) 4[6:8:9:12]
As the sleeves are worked from the top Row 2 (WS): P1, (p1, k1) 8[9:9:10:10] times, times, sm, p2, C4F, p2, C4F, C4B, p2, C4F,
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you work and adjust length if needed. 4[6:8:9:12] times, k1, sm, (k1, p1) Last 12 rows set patt.
How to work buttonholes 4[6:8:9:12] times, k1, sm, k2, p4, k2, p8, k2, Cont in patt until Body meas
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Work to the place where you need to p4, k2, sm, (k1, p1) 16[17:18:19:20] times, k1, 31[31.5:32:32.5:33]cm
start the buttonhole. sm, k2, p4, k2, p8, k2, p4, k2, sm, k1, (p1, k1) (12½[12½:12¾:13:13¼]in).
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1. Sl1 st pwise to RH needle, bring yarn 4[6:8:9:12] times, sm, k1, (p1, k1) Put first 50[56:60:64:70] sts and last
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2. *Sl next st pwise and pass previous p4, k2, sm, (k1, p1) 8[9:9:10:10] times, p1. and continue working on Back sts only.
sl st over. Rep from * until the required Rep last 2 rows 4 more times (10 rows
number of sts has been cast off (more sts worked). BACK
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if you prefer a larger buttonhole). Sl the st Change to 5.5mm circular needle. Re-attach yarn ready to work a RS row.
remaining on RH needle to LH needle Set cable pattern 99[109:119:125:139] sts.
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and turn work. Working yarn is now at beg Rows 1, 5, 7 and 11 (RS): K1, (k1, p1) Cont in patt as set until armhole meas
of LH needle. 8[9:9:10:10] times, sm, p2, k4, p2, k8, p2, 23[23.5:24:24.5:25]cm (9[9¼:9½:9¾:10]in),
ending with a WS row.
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Shape right Back

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meas 36[37:37.5:38:38.5]cm (16[16:16¼:16½:16½]in), dec 2[2:2:0:0] sts
(14½[14¾:15:15½:15½]in), ending with on last rnd. 40[44:52:60:64] sts.

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Shape left neck Change to 5mm dpns.

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Row 2 (WS): P1, p2tog, patt to end. Cast off in rib.
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33[37:41:43:49] sts. from Right Front neck, pick up and
Cont in patt until Left Front matches Back. k36[37:37:39:40], k29[31:33:35:37] from

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to front neck, k11[13:13:15:15] from Left

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50[56:60:64:70] sts. Row 2 (RS): K2, (p2, k2) to end.
Row 1 (RS): Patt to end. Rep last 2 rows once more, then work
Row 2 (WS): Patt to end. row 1 again.

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meas 36[37:37.5:38:38.5]cm

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a WS row. Starting at the neck with RS facing,
Shape right neck pick up and k78[82:82:86:86] sts.

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Row 1 (RS): Patt 11[13:13:15:15] sts. Row 1 (WS): P2, (k2, p2) to end.
Place these 11[13:13:15:15] sts on hold and Row 2 (RS): K2, (p2, k2) to end.

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38[42:46:48:54] sts. Cast off loosely in patt.
Row 3: K1, ssk, patt to end.
37[41:45:47:53] sts. BUTTONHOLE BAND –

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Rep last 2 rows twice more. RIGHT FRONT
33[37:41:43:49] sts. Starting at hem with RS facing, pick up

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Cont in patt until Right Front and k78[82:82:86:86] sts.
matches Back. Row 1 (WS): P2, (k2, p2) to end.
Place all sts on hold. Row 2 (RS): K2, (p2, k2) to end.

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Join shoulders by working a three-needle Row 3: Rib 4[4:4:5:5], *work 3-st
cast off in patt with right sides together. buttonhole (see Pattern Notes), rib

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9[10:10:10:10]; rep from * 4 more times,

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Use 40cm-long 5.5mm circular needle Work a further 2 rows in rib.
and change to dpns when needed, or use Cast off loosely in patt.
80cm-long circular needle and magic
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loop technique. TO FINISH
Starting at underarm, pick up and Attach buttons.
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k38[39:40:41:42] sts to shoulder, pick up Weave in ends.

and k38[39:40:41:42] sts to underarm. Steam-press garment.
76[78:80:82:84] sts. Join to work in rnds.
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Pm to mark beg of rnd.

Rnd 1: (K1, p1) to end.
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Rnd 2: (P1, k1) to end.

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Work a further 3 rnds in m st.

Dec 1 st at beg (after first st) and end
(before last st) of next and every foll
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PATTERN NOTES These 24 rows set the pattern, with 6 sts

Beginning with three lines of cables at inc every 24 rows.
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one narrow end, the shawl is worked Rep these 24 rows another 5 times
lengthways and gradually increased to (33, 39, 45, 51, 57 and finally 63 sts).
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the full width. It then continues straight Centre section

before being gradually decreased again. Using Chart or written instructions below,
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The three lines of cables are worked work as foll:

throughout, with one line of cables at the Row 1 (RS): Sl1 wyif, (C8B) twice, sm,
upper edge and two lines at the lower k to m, sm, C8B, k1.
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edge. The patterns alternate throughout. Row 2 and foll WS rows: Sl1, p8, sm,
k to m, sm, p16, k1.
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The scalloped edges at the two narrow

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ends of the shawl are formed by the Row 3: Sl1 wyif, (C2B, C2F) twice, k8, sm,
gentle folds of the cables. The centre k to m, sm, (C2B, C2F) twice, k1.
garter stitch section contains all the Row 5: Sl1 wyif, (C2F, C2B) twice, k8, sm,
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shawl shaping and provides a beautiful k to m, sm, (C2F, C2B) twice, k1.
contrast to the raised outer cable edges. Row 7: Rep row 3.
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Row 9: Rep row 5.

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SHAWL Row 11: Sl1 wyif, k to end.

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Cast on 27 sts. Row 13: Rep row 1.

Row 1 (RS): Sl1 wyif, p26. Row 15: Sl1 wyif, k8, (C2B, C2F) twice, sm,
Row 2: Sl1 wyif, k26. k to m, sm, k9.
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Set border Row 17: Sl1 wyif, k8, (C2F, C2B) twice, sm,
Using Chart or written instructions below, k to m, sm, k9.
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SIZES work as foll: Row 19: Rep row 15.

Straight edge: 200cm (78¾in) Row 1 (RS): Sl1 wyif, (C8B) twice, pm, k1, Row 21: Rep row 17.
Curved outer edge: 210cm (82¾in) pm, C8B, k1. Row 23: Sl1 wyif, k to end.
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Centre depth: 25cm (10in) Row 2 and foll WS rows: Sl1 wyif, p8, sm, Row 24: Rep row 2.
Cast-on and cast-off edges: 8cm (3¼in) k1, sm, p16, k1. These 24 rows set patt for the Centre
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Row 3: Sl1 wyif, k8, (C2B, C2F) twice, sm, Section.

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YOU WILL NEED k1, sm, k9. Work these 24 rows another 9 times.
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The Fibre Co Cumbria 90% wool, Row 5: Sl1 wyif, k8, (C2F, C2B) twice, sm, Decrease section
10% mohair (approx 216m per 100g) k1, sm, k9. Using Chart or written instructions below,
3 x 100g skeins in Catbells Row 7: Rep row 3. work as foll:
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4.5mm needles Row 9: Rep row 5. Row 1 (RS): Sl1 wyif, (C8B) twice, sm,
2 stitch markers Row 11: Sl1 wyif, k to end. k2tog, k to m, sm, C8B, k1 (dec 1).
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Cable needle Row 12: Sl1 wyif, p8, sm, k1, sm, p16, k1. Row 2 and foll WS rows: Sl1 wyif, p8, sm,
Row counter Increase section k to m, sm, p16, k1.
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Using Chart or written instructions below, Row 3: Sl1 wyif, (C2B, C2F) twice, k8, sm,
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average requirements and are approximate. work as foll: k to m, sm, (C2B, C2F) twice, k1.
Row 1 (RS): Sl1 wyif, (C8B) twice, sm, m1, Row 5: Sl1 wyif, (C2F, C2B) twice, k8, sm,
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TENSION k to m, sm, C8B, k1 (inc 1). k2tog, k to m, sm, (C2F, C2B) twice,
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21 sts and 27 rows to 10cm over g st. Row 2 and foll WS rows: Sl1 wyif, p8, sm, k1 (dec 1).
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26 sts and 27 rows meas 8 x 10cm over k to m, sm, p16, k1. Row 7: Rep row 3.
Cable patts A and B. Row 3: Sl1 wyif, (C2B, C2F) twice, k8, sm, Row 9: Rep row 5 (dec 1).
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary k to m, sm, (C2B, C2F) twice, k1. Row 11: Sl1 wyif, k to end.
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to obtain correct tension. Row 5: Sl1 wyif, (C2F, C2B) twice, k8, sm, Row 13: Rep row 1 (dec 1).
m1, k to m, sm, (C2F, C2B) twice, k1 (inc 1). Row 15: Sl1 wyif, k8, (C2B, C2F) twice, sm,
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ABBREVIATIONS Row 7: Rep row 3. k to m, sm, k9.

C2B = cable 2 back: sl1 to cn and hold Row 9: Rep row 5 (inc 1). Row 17: Sl1 wyif, k8, (C2F, C2B) twice, sm,
at back, k1, then k1 from cn Row 11: Sl1 wyif, k to end. k2tog, k to m, sm, k9 (dec 1).
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C2F = cable 2 front: sl1 to cn and hold Row 13: Rep row 1 (inc 1). Row 19: Rep row 15.
at front of work, k1, then k1 from cn Row 15: Sl1 wyif, k8, (C2B, C2F) twice, sm, Row 21: Rep row 17 (dec 1).
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C8B = cable 8 back: sl4 to cn and hold k to m, sm, k9. Row 23: Sl1 wyif, k to end.
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at back of work, k4, then k4 from cn Row 17: Sl1 wyif, k8, (C2F, C2B) twice, sm, Row 24: Rep row 2.
For more abbreviations see page 91
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m1, k to m, sm, k9 (inc 1). These 24 rows set patt for Decrease
Row 19: Rep row 15. Section, with 6 sts dec every 24 rows.
TIPS Row 21: Rep row 17 (inc 1). Work these 24 rows another 5 times
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For a neat edge, slip the first stitch of Row 23: Sl1 wyif, k to end. (57, 51, 45, 39, 33 and finally 27 sts).
every row with yarn in front. Row 24: Rep row 2.
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Shawl end border

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Using Chart or written instructions below,

work as foll: CHEVRON STITCH
Row 1 (RS): Sl1 wyif, (C8B) twice, sm, k1, Worked over 97 sts and 40 rows
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sm, C8B, k1. Row 1 (RS – inc): Using A, k3, yo, k2, k2tog,
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10: Sl1 wyif, p8, sm, k1, k4, yo, k2, pm; using B1, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo,
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sm, p16, k1. k3, yo, k1) 7 times, pm; using B2, k2, yo, k4,
Row 3: Sl1 wyif, (C2B, C2F) twice, k8, sm, ssk, k2, yo, k3 (99 sts).
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k1, sm, (C2B, C2F) twice, k1. Row 2: Using B2, k5, p7, k2, sm, using B1,
Row 5: Sl1 wyif, (C2F, C2B) twice, k8, sm, k71, sm, using A, k2, p7, k5.
k1, sm, (C2F, C2B) twice, k1. Row 3 (inc): Using A, k3, yo, k2, k2tog, k4,
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Row 7: Rep row 3. yo, k3, sm, still using A, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo,
Row 9: Rep row 5.
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k3, yo, k1) 7 times, sm, using B2, k3, yo, k4,
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Row 11: Rep row 1. ssk, k2, yo, k3 (101 sts).

Row 12: Sl1 wyif, k to end. Row 4: Using B2, k5, p8, k2, sm, using A,
Row 13: Sl1 wyif, p to end. k to m, sm, still using A, k2, p8, k5.
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Cast off kwise with WS facing. Row 5 (inc): Using A, k3, yo, k2, k2tog, k4,
Fasten off yarn. yo, k4, sm, using B1, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo, k3,
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yo, k1) 7 times, sm, using B2, k4, yo, k4, ssk,
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TO FINISH k2, yo, k3 (103 sts).

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Weave in ends and block work to Row 6: Using B2, k5, p9, k2, sm, using B1,
measurements given, according to yarn k to m, sm, using A, k2, p9, k5.
band instructions. Row 7 (dec): Using A, cast off 3 sts (1 st on
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RH needle), k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k5, sm, still

using A, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo, k3, yo, k1) 7 times,
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SIZE sm, using B2, k5, yo, k4, ssk, k5 (100 sts).
Width: 37cm (14½in) Row 8 (dec): Using B2, cast off 3 sts
Length: 164cm (65½in) (1 st on RH needle), k1, p9, k2, sm, using A,
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k to m, sm, still using A, k2, p9, k2 (97 sts).

YOU WILL NEED Row 9 (inc): Using A, k3, yo, k2, k2tog, k4,
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Yarntelier Cashmere Lace 100% yo, k2, sm, using B1, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo, k3,
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cashmere (approx 425m per 50g) yo, k1) 7 times, sm, using B2, k2, yo, k4, ssk,
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1 x 50g ball in 112 Rook (A) k2, yo, k3 (99 sts).

1 x 50g ball in 106 Sandstone (B) Row 10: Using B2, k5, p7, k2, sm, using B1,
4 mm needles p to m, sm, using A, k2, p7, k5.
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2 stitch markers Row 11 (inc): Using A, k3, yo, k2, k2tog, k4,
Note: Yarn amounts given are based yo, k3, sm, still using A, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo,
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on average requirements and are k3, yo, k1) 7 times, sm, using B2, k3, yo, k4,
approximate. ssk, k2, yo, k3 (101 sts).
Row 12: Using B2, k5, p8, k2, sm, using A,
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TENSION p to m, sm, still using A, k2, p8, k5.

26 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over Chevron Row 13 (inc): Using A, k3, yo, k2, k2tog,
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St patt, blocked. k4, yo, k4, sm, using B1, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo,
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary k3, yo, k1) 7 times, sm, using B2, k4, yo, k4,
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to obtain correct tension. ssk, k2, yo, k3 (103 sts).

Row 14: Using B2, k5, p9, k2, sm, using B1,
ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 p to m, sm, using A, k2, p9, k5.
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Row 15 (dec): Using A, cast off 3 sts (1 st

PATTERN NOTES on RH needle), k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k5, sm, still
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This shawl uses the intarsia method of using A, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo, k3, yo, k1) 7 times,
knitting three yarns simultaneously to sm, using B2, k5, yo, k4, ssk, k5 (100 sts).
achieve the vertical edging pattern. To Row 16 (dec): Using B2, cast off 3 sts
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ensure a hole does not develop between (1 st on RH needle), k1, p9, k2, sm, using A,
the yarns, when you have knitted in one p to m, sm, still using A, k2, p9, k2 (97 sts).
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shade and before starting with the new Row 17 (inc): Using A, k3, yo, k2, k2tog, k4,
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shade wrap the yarns around each other yo, k2, sm, using B1, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo, k3,
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on the WS of work before knitting in the yo, k1) 7 times, sm, using B2, k2, yo, k4, ssk,
next colour. k2, yo, k3 (99 sts).
I suggest winding yarn B into 2 separate Row 18: Using B2, k5, p7, k2, sm, using B1,
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balls of yarn, which are referred to below p to m, sm, using A, k2, p7, k5.
as B1 and B2. Row 19 (inc): Using A, k3, yo, k2, k2tog, k4,
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yo, k3, sm, using B1, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo, k3, yo, k3, sm, using B1, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo, k3, s2kpo, k3, yo, k1) 7 times, sm, using B2, k3,

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yo, k1) 7 times, sm, using B2, k3, yo, k4, ssk, yo, k1) 7 times, sm, using B2, k3, yo, k4, ssk, yo, k4, ssk, k2, yo, k3 (101 sts).
k2, yo, k3 (101 sts). k2, yo, k3 (101 sts). Row 36: Using B2, k5, p8, k2, sm, using A,
Row 20: Using B2, k5, p8, k2, sm, using B1, Row 28: Using B2, k5, p8, k2, sm, using B1, p to m, sm, still using A, k2, p8, k5.

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p to m, sm, using A, k2, p8, k5. p to m, sm, using A, k2, p8, k5. Row 37 (inc): Using A, k3, yo, k2, k2tog, k4,
Row 21 (inc): Using A, k3, yo, k2, k2tog, k4, Row 29 (inc): Using A, k3, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k4, sm, still using A, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo,

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yo, k4, sm, still using A, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo, k4, yo, k4, sm, using B1, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo, k3, yo, k1) 7 times, sm, using B2, k4, yo, k4,
k3, yo, k1) 7 times, sm, using B2, k4, yo, k4, k3, yo, k1) 7 times, sm, using B2, k4, yo, k4, ssk, k2, yo, k3 (103 sts)

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ssk, k2, yo, k3 (103 sts). ssk, k2, yo, k3 (103 sts). Row 38: Using B2, k5, p9, k2, sm, using A,
Row 22: Using B2, k5, p9, k2, sm, using A, Row 30: Using B2, k5, p9, k2, sm, using B1, p to m, sm, still using A, k2, p9, k5.
p to m, sm, still using A, k2, p9, k5. p to m, sm, using A, k2, p9, k5. Row 39 (dec): Using A, cast off 3 sts

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Row 23 (dec): Using A, cast off 3 sts Row 31 (dec): Using A, cast off 3 sts (1 st on (1 st on RH needle), k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k5,
(1 st on RH needle), k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k5, RH needle), k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k5, sm, using sm, still using A, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo, k3, yo,

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sm, still using A, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo, k3, yo, B1, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo, k3, yo, k1) 7 times, sm, k1) 7 times, sm, using B2, k5, yo, k4, ssk,
k1) 7 times, sm, using B2, k5, yo, k4, ssk, using B2, k5, yo, k4, ssk, k5 (100 sts). k5 (100 sts).
k5 (100 sts). Row 32 (dec): Using B2, cast off 3 sts Row 40 (dec): Using B2, cast off 3 sts

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Row 24 (dec): Using B2, cast off 3 sts (1 st on RH needle), k1, p9, k2, sm, using B1, (1 st on RH needle), k1, p9, k2, sm, using A,
(1 st on RH needle), k1, p9, k2, sm, using A, p to m, sm, using A, k2, p9, k2 (97 sts). p to m, sm, still using A, k2, p9, k2 (97 sts).

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p to m, sm, still using A, k2, p9, k2 (97 sts). Row 33 (inc): Using A, k3, yo, k2, k2tog, k4,

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Row 25 (inc): Using A, k3, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k2, sm, still using A, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo, SHAWL

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k4, yo, k2, sm, using B1, k1, (yo, k3, s2kpo, k3, yo, k1) 7 times, sm, using B2, k2, yo, k4, Using A, work picot cast on as foll:
k3, yo, k1) 7 times, sm, using B2, k2, yo, k4, ssk, k2, yo, k3 (99 sts) *Cast on 7 sts using the cable cast-on
ssk, k2, yo, k3 (99 sts). Row 34: Using B2, k5, p7, k2, sm, using A, method, cast off 2 sts, slip st on RH needle

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Row 26: Using B2, k5, p7, k2, sm, using B1, p to m, sm, still using A, k2, p7, k5. back on to LH needle (5 sts now on LH
p to m, sm, using A, k2, p7, k5. Row 35 (inc): Using A, k3, yo, k2, k2tog, needle); rep from * until there are 95 sts on

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Row 27 (inc): Using A, k3, yo, k2, k2tog, k4, k4, yo, k3, sm, still using A, k1, (yo, k3, needle, cast on 2 sts (97 sts).

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Set main pattern For more abbreviations see page 91
Using Chart or written instructions, work
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40-row Chevron St patt 10 times. PATTERN NOTES

Rep rows 17-24 only. The dress is knitted from the bottom up
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Rep rows 9-16 only. in the round and is a fun and fairly fast
Rep rows 1-8 only. project. The work is split at the armholes
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Break off A. and knitted back and forth.

Set border Work the left and right fronts at the same
Using B, work 8 rows in g st. time by adding a second ball of yarn.
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Now work picot cast off in B as foll: Adjust the length by either working a
Cast off 7 sts, *slip st on RH needle back longer rib or more rows in the body.
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on to LH needle, cast on 2 sts, then cast Please note that a longer garment will
off 7 sts; rep from * to end. require more yarn.
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TO FINISH CABLE PANEL

Weave in ends and block to measurements Sizes 1, 2 and 3 only
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according to yarn band instructions. Rnd 1: P1, k1 tbl, p1, k6, p2, k24, p2, k6, p1,
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k1 tbl, p1.
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Rnd 2: P1, k1 tbl, p1, C3B, p2, (C2B, C2F)

3 times, p2, C3F, p1, k1 tbl, p1.
Rnds 3-5: Rep rnd 1.
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Rnd 6: P1, k1 tbl, p1, k6, p2, (C2F, C2B)

3 times, p2, k6, p1, k1 tbl, p1.
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SIZES Rnds 7 and 8: Rep rnd 1.

To fit: XS[S:M:L:XL] These 8 rnds form patt and are repeated.
Actual measurement: 76[89:94:105:116]cm Sizes 4 and 5 only
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(30[35:37:41¼:45¾]in) Rnd 1: P1, k1 tbl, p1, k6, p2, k40, p2, k6,
Length to shoulder: 89[90:91:93:95]cm p1, k1 tbl, p1.
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(35[35½:35¾:36½:37½]in) Rnd 2: P1, k1 tbl, p1, C3B, p2, (C2B, C2F)

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Figures in square brackets refer to larger 5 times, p2, C3F, p1, k1 tbl, p1.
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures Rnds 3-5: Rep rnd 1.
this applies to all sizes. Rnd 6: P1, k1 tbl, p1, k6, p2, (C2F, C2B)
5 times, p2, k6, p1, k1 tbl, p1.
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YOU WILL NEED Rnds 7 and 8: Rep rnd 1.

Erika Knight Big Vintage 100% new wool These 8 rnds form patt and are repeated.
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(approx 122m per 100g)

6[6:7:8:9] x 100g balls in 311 Milk Chocolate DRESS
7mm circular needle 60cm long With 7mm circular needle, cast on
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Cable needle 140[152:164:176:192] sts and, being

Stitch marker careful not to twist sts, join to work in
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Row counter the round.

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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Pm for beg of rnd.

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average requirements and are approximate. Rnd 1: (K2, p2) around.

This rnd forms 2 x 2 rib.
TENSION Rep rnd 1 until work meas 12cm (4¾in).
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15 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over st st using Set main pattern

7mm needles. Rnd 1: (K1, p1) 6[7:9:6:8] times, k0[1:0:1:1],
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary work rnd 1 of the correct Cable Panel for
to obtain correct tension. your size, k0[p1:k0:p1:p1], (k1, p1) to end.
Rnd 2: Rep rnd 1 but working rnd 2 of
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C3F = slip next 3 sts to cn and hold at Rnd 3: (P1, k1) 6[7:9:6:8] times, p0[1:0:1:1],
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front, k3, then k3 from cn work rnd 3 of Cable Panel, p0[k1:p0:k1:k1],

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back, k3, then k3 from cn Rnd 4: Rep rnd 3, working rnd 4 of

C2F = slip next 2 sts to cn and hold at Cable Panel.
front, k2, then k2 from cn These 4 rnds set position of Cable Panel
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C2B = slip next 2 sts to cn and hold at back on front of Dress, with double moss st patt
k2, then k2 from cn at either side.
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All sizes Now cont to work both sides of front neck Rnd 2: Rib to 1 st before m, k1, sm, k1,

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Cont as set until work meas 68cm at the same time with a separate ball of rib to end.
(26¾in), on last rnd pm at side as foll: work yarn for each side. Rep last 2 rnds twice more.
62[76:82:88:96] sts in patt as set, pm, patt Dec 1 st at armhole edge of next 3[4:4:4:5] Rnd 7: Rep rnd 1. 110[116:124:134:142] sts.

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rem 62[76:82:88:96] sts in double moss st rows, and AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at Cast off in rib.
as set to end of rnd. neck edge (by working k2tog on left front

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and ssk on right front) on next 12[13:14:15:16]
Next row (RS): Patt across RS rows. Cont without shaping until Front Weave in loose ends.

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70[76:82:88:96] sts of front, now on back meas 21[22:23:25:27]cm Gently block with an iron on wool setting,
cast off first 3[4:4:5:6] sts kwise, cont in (8¼[8¾:9:10:10¾]in), ending with a WS row. with steam function on.
patt as set to beg of rnd marker, turn and Shape shoulders

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cont working back and forth in rows over Cast off 3[3:3:3:4] sts at beg of next 6 rows.
back sts only as foll: 40[42:48:52:50] sts.

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Next row (WS): Cast off first 3[4:4:5:6] sts Next row (RS): Work 6[6:8:9:7] sts as set,
pwise, patt to end of back sts as set. cast off 28[30:32:34:36] sts, then work last
Working back sts only, cont as foll: 6[6:8:9:7] sts as set

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Dec 1 st at each end of next Join front to back at shoulders using
3[4:4:4:5] rows. 58[60:66:70:74] sts. three-needle cast off.

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Note: On RS k the edge sts and on WS

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Cont as set until armhole meas With RS facing, beg at mid-point of
21[22:23:25:27]cm (8¼[8¾:9:9¾:10¾]in), underarm, pick up and k84[88:92:96:100]
ending with a WS row. sts around armhole opening.

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Shape shoulders Join to work in a rnd.
Cast off 3[3:3:3:4] sts at beg of next 6 rows. Rib rnd: (K1, p1) around.

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40[42:48:52:50] sts. Work another 3 rnds in rib. Cast off.
Next row (RS): Work 6[6:8:9:7] sts as set, Rep for second armhole.
cast off 28[30:32:34:36] sts, then work last

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6[6:8:9:7] sts as set. Place rem sts on NECK EDGE
a spare needle and start working the front. With RS facing, beg at left shoulder

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Shape front armhole and neck seam, pick up and k43[45:48:52:55] sts

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Working backwards and forwards in rows, down left front edge, pick up and k1 st in

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beg with RS facing, cont as foll: gap between V-neck shaping and held
Row 1 (RS): Cast off 3[4:4:5:6] sts kwise, sts, k2 sts from holder and pm between
(1 st on needle after cast off) k next them, pick up and k1 st in gap, then

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28[30:33:35:38] sts, k2tog, place next 43[45:48:52:55] sts up right front and
2 sts on a holder, ssk, patt to end, turn. k28[30:32:34:36] sts from back neck edge.

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Row 2 (WS): Cast off 3[4:4:5:6] sts kwise, 118[124:132:142:150] sts. Pm and work in
patt to sts on holder, now adding in a (k1, p1) rib in rnds as foll:
second ball of yarn, patt to end across Rnd 1: Work to 2 sts before m, ssk, sm,

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rem sts, turn. k2tog, starting with k1[k1:p1:p1:k1], rib to end. measurements are given in cm

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Front Cable Panel Sizes 1, 2, 3 Key

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ABBREVIATIONS
C16B = slip next 8 sts on to cn and hold at
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back, (k1, p1) 4 times, (k1, p1) from cn

4 times
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PATTERN NOTE
Because there is no cable on the Back,
the Front and Back are worked over
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different numbers of sts.

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FRONT
Using 4.5mm needles, cast on
87[91:95:101:105:109:113:117:121:125:129] sts.
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Row 1 (RS): K0[0:0:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1], (k1, p1)

to last 1[1:1:2:2:2:2:2:2:2:2] sts, k to end.
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Row 2: P0[0:0:1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1], (p1, k1) to last

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Rep rows 1 and 2 4[5:4:4:4:4:5:5:4:4:4]

more times.
Next row: Rib 36[38:40:43:45:47:49:51:
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53:55:57], C16B, rib to end.

Next row: As row 2.
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SIZES Rep rows 1 and 2 a further

To fit: UK size 8[10:12:14:16:18:20:22: 4[3:4:4:4:4:4:4:5:5:5] times.
24:26:28] Change to 5mm needles.
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To fit bust: 81[87:92:97:102:107:112:117: Next row (RS): P36[38:40:43:45:47:49:

122:127:132]cm 51:53:55:57], (k1, p1) 8 times, p to end
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(32[34:36:38:40:42:44:46:48:50:52]in) Next row: K36[38:40:43:45:47:49:51:53:

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121:126:131:136:141]cm (35¾[37¾:39¼: Rep last 2 rows once more on size 2 only.

42¼:44:45¾:47¾:49½:51½:53½:55½]in) Next row (cable): P36[38:40:43:45:47:
Length to shoulder: 55[56:56:57:58: 49:51:53:55:57], C16B, p to end.
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59:60:61:61:62:63]cm (21¾[22:22:22½: Next row: K36[38:40:43:45:47:49:51:53:

22¾:23¼:23½:24:24:24½:24¾]in) 55:57], (p1, k1) 8 times, k to end.
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Figures in square brackets refer to larger Cont in rev st st and rib cable patt as set,
sizes: where there is only one set of figures working cable row every 12th row until
this applies to all sizes. 54[56:54:54:50:48:50:50:50:50:46]
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rev st st and cable rows are complete.

YOU WILL NEED Set armhole edging pattern
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Wensleydale Longwool Aran Marl Next row: P0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], k1, patt to

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100% Real Shetland wool last 1[1:2:2:2:1:1:2:2:2:2] sts, k1, p to end.

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(approx 160m per 100g) Next row: K0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], p1, patt to

3[4:4:4:4:5:5:5:5:6:6] x 100g skeins in last 1[1:2:2:2:1:1:2:2:2:2] sts, p1, p to end.
Thornton Rust Next row: P0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], k1, p1, k1,
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4.5mm and 5mm needles patt to last 3[3:4:4:4:3:3:4:4:4:4] sts, k1,

4.5mm circular needle p1, k1, p to end.
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Cable needle Next row: K0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], p1, k1, p1,

Stitch holders patt to last 3[3:4:4:4:3:3:4:4:4:4] sts, p1,
Row counter k1, p1, k to end.
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Next row: P0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], k1, (p1, k1)
average requirements and are approximate. twice, patt to last 5[5:6:6:6:5:5:6:6:6:6] sts,
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k1, (p1, k1) twice, p to end.

TENSION
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17 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over rev st st twice, patt to last 5[5:6:6:6:5:5:6:6:6:6] sts,
using 5mm needles. p1, (k1, p1) twice, k to end.
Cable panel meas 5.5cm (2¼in) wide. Next row: P0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], k1, (p1, k1)
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary 3 times, patt to last 7[7:8:8:8:7:7:8:8:8:8] sts,
to obtain correct tension. k1, (p1, k1) 3 times, p to end.
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Next row: K0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], p1, (k1, p1) Next row (WS): (P1, k1) 3 times, p1, k to last Next row: Patt to end, picking

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3 times, patt to last 7[7:8:8:8:7:7:8:8:8:8] sts, 7 sts, p1, (k1, p1) to end. up and working wrap. Place rem
p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, k to end. Next row: (K1, p1) 3 times, ssk, p to last 22[23:22:23:22:23:24] sts on holder.
Next row: P0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], 8 sts, k2tog, (p1, k1) to end. 38[40:41:44] sts. Place centre st on safety pin or removable

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k1, (p1, k1) 4 times, patt to last Next row (WS): (P1, k1) 3 times, p1, k to last stitch marker.
9[9:10:10:10:9:9:10:10:10:10] sts, k1, 7 sts, p1, (k1, p1) to end. With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts, (k1, p1)

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(p1, k1) 4 times, p to end. Rep last 2 rows 3[3:4:5] more times. 3 times, k1, p31[31:28:28:29:30:28], k2tog,
Next row: P0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], 32[34:33:34] sts. (p1, k1) 3 times. 45[45:42:42:43:44:42] sts.

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p1, (k1, p1) 4 times, patt to last Next row: (K1, p1) 3 times, ssk, p to last Next row: Patt to end, keeping patt and
9[9:10:10:10:9:9:10:10:10:10] sts , p1, 8 sts, k1, (p1, k1) to end. 31[33:32:33] sts. armhole shaping correct.
(k1, p1) 4 times, k to end. Next row (WS): (P1, k1) 3 times, p1, k to last Next row: (K1, p1) 3 times, ssk, p to last

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Sizes 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 only 7 sts, p1, (k1, p1) to end. 8 sts, k2tog, (p1, k1) 3 times – turn
Next row: P0[0:1:1:1:1], k1, (p1, k1) 5 times,

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Cont to work straight at armhole edge and leave rem sts on holder.

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patt to last 11[11:12:12:12:12] sts, k1, (p1, k1) as set by last 2 rows and dec as set on foll 43[43:40:40:41:42:40] sts.
5 times, p to end. 9[12:8:6] RS rows and then on every 4th Keeping armhole shaping correct,
Next row: K0[0:1:1:1:1], p1, (k1, p1) 5 times, row to 19[19:21:22] sts. cont to dec at neck edge as set on

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patt to last 11[11:12:12:12:12] sts, p1, (k1, p1) AT THE SAME TIME when 25[27:27:25] rows 11[8:14:11:12:10:8] RS rows and then
5 times, k to end. have been worked from last armhole dec, on every 4th row 6[8:3:5:5:7:8] times.

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All sizes inc 1 st at armhole as foll: Patt to last 7 sts, 22[23:22:23:22:23:24] sts.

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Shape armholes m1p, patt to end keeping neck decs correct. Once all shaping is correct work 1 row

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Cast off 2[2:3:3:3:4:4:5:5:5:6] at beg of Work 1 row in patt. in patt.
next 2 rows. Next row (RS): Patt 10[10:11:11], w&t. Next row (RS): Patt 11[11:11:11:11:11:12], w&t.
83[87:91:95:99:101:105:107:111:115:117] sts. Next row: Patt to end. Next row: Patt to end.

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Sizes 1, 2, 3, and 4 only Next row: Patt to end, picking up and Next row: Patt to end, picking up and
Next row: (K1, p1) 3 times, ssk, working wrap. Place rem 19[19:21:22] sts working wrap.

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p26[28:29:32], k1, (p1, k1) 3 times, turn. on holder. Place rem 22[23:22:23:22:23:24] sts
40[42:43:46] sts. Sizes 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 only on holder.
Leave rem 42[44:46:47] sts on a holder. Next row: (K1, p1) 3 times, ssk, patt

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Next row (WS): (P1, k1) 3 times, p1, to last 8 sts, k2tog, (p1, k1) to end. BACK
k to last 7 sts, p1, (k1, p1) to end. 97[99:103:105:109:113:115] sts. Using 4.5mm needles, cast on

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Next row: (K1, p1) 3 times, ssk, p to last Next row (WS): (P1, k1) 3 times, p2tog, 79[83:87:91:97:101:105:109:113:117:123] sts.

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8 sts, k2tog, (p1, k1) 3 times. 38[40:41:44] sts. patt to last 8 sts, ssp, (k1, p1) to end. Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) to last st, k1.

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Next row (WS): (P1, k1) 3 times, p1, k to last Cont to dec at armhole rib as set on next Row 2: (P1, k1) to last st, p1.
7 sts, p1, (k1, p1) to end. 0[3:5:7:9:11:13] rows and then on every RS Rep rows 1 and 2 a further
Rep last 2 rows 3[3:4:5] more times. row 7[5:5:4:4:3:2] times. 9[9:9:9:9:9:10:10:10:10:10] times.

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32[34:33:34] sts. Work straight at armhole edge for Change to 5mm needles.
Next row: (K1, p1) 3 times, k1, p to last 8 sts, 27[27:27:29:27:29:31] rows. On foll row inc Next row (RS): Purl.

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k2tog, (p1, k1) to end. 31[33:32:33] sts. 1 st using m1p 7 sts in from armhole edge. Next row: Knit.
Next row (WS): (P1, k1) 3 times, p1, k to last AT THE SAME TIME when These 2 rows set rev st st.
7 sts, p1, (k1, p1) to end. 4[4:12:12:12:12:16] rows have been worked Work a further 52[54:52:52:48:46:48:48:

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Cont to work straight at armhole edge from armhole cast-off rows, split for neck 48:48:44] rows in rev st st.
as set by last 2 rows and dec as set on foll as foll: Set armhole edging pattern

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9[12:8:6] RS rows and then on every 4th Next row: (K1, p1) 3 times, ssk, Next row: P0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], k1, patt to

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row to 19[19:21:22] sts. p31[31:28:28:29:30:28], k1, (p1, k1) last 1[1:2:2:2:1:1:2:2:2:2] sts, k1, p to end.

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AT THE SAME TIME when 25[27:27:25] rows 3 times – turn and leave rem sts on holder. Next row: K0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], p1, patt to
have been worked from last armhole dec, 45[45:42:42:43:44:42] sts. last 1[1:2:2:2:1:1:2:2:2:2] sts, p1, p to end.
inc 1 st at armhole as foll: k1, (p1, k1) 3 times, Next row: (P1, k1) 3 times, p1, patt to end Next row: P0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], k1, p1, k1,
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m1p, patt to end keeping neck decs correct. keeping patt and armhole shaping correct. patt to last 3[3:4:4:4:3:3:4:4:4:4] sts, k1,
Once all shaping is correct work 2 rows Next row: (K1, p1) 3 times, ssk, p to last p1, k1, p to end.
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in patt. 8 sts, k2tog, (p1, k1) 3 times – turn Next row: K0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], p1, k1, p1,
Next row (WS): Patt 10[10:11:11], w&t. and leave rem sts on holder. patt to last 3[3:4:4:4:3:3:4:4:4:4] sts, p1,
Next row: Patt to end. 43[43:40:40:41:42:40] sts. k1, p1, k to end.
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Next row: Patt to end, picking up and Keeping armhole shaping correct, Next row: P0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], k1, (p1, k1)
working wrap. cont to dec at neck edge as set on twice, patt to last 5[5:6:6:6:5:5:6:6:6:6] sts,
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Place rem 19[19:21:22] sts on holder. foll 11[8:14:11:12:10:8] RS rows and then k1, (p1, k1) twice, p to end.
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Place centre st on safety pin or removable on every 4th row 6[8:3:5:5:7:8] times. Next row: k0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], p1, (k1, p1)
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stitch marker. 22[23:22:23:22:23:24] sts. twice, patt to last 5[5:6:6:6:5:5:6:6:6:6] sts,

With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem Once all shaping is correct work 2 rows p1, (k1, p1) twice, k to end.
41[43:45:46] sts, (k1, p1) 3 times, k1, in patt. Next row: P0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], k1, (p1, k1)
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p26[28:29:32], k2tog, (p1, k1) 3 times. Next row (WS): Patt 11[11:11:11:11:11:12], w&t. 3 times, patt to last 7[7:8:8:8:7:7:8:8:8:8] sts,
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40[42:43:46] sts. Next row: Patt to end. k1, (p1, k1) 3 times, p to end.
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Next row: K0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], p1, (k1, p1) Cont to dec at armhole as set on next Next row: Patt 10[10:11:11:11:11:11:11:11:11:12] sts,
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3 times, patt to last 7[7:8:8:8:7:7:8:8:8:8] sts, 0[3:5:7:9:11:13] rows and then on every turn.
p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, k to end. RS row 7[5:5:4:4:3:2] times. Next row: Patt to end.
Next row: P0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], 73[73:73:73:73:75:77] sts. Next row: Patt to end, picking up and
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k1, (p1, k1) 4 times, patt to last All sizes working wrap. Place rem 19[19:21:22:22:
9[9:10:10:10:9:9:10:10:10:10] sts, k1, (p1, k1) Work straight for 25[27:27:25:27:27:27: 23:22:23:22:23:24] sts on holder.
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4 times, p to end. 29:27:29:31] rows.

Next row: P0[0:1:1:1:0:0:1:1:1:1], Next row (RS): (K1, p1) 3 times, k1, m1p, ARMHOLE BANDS
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p1, (k1, p1) 4 times, patt to last p to last 7 sts, m1p, patt to end. Block pieces to shape, taking care not
9[9:10:10:10:9:9:10:10:10:10] sts, p1, (k1, p1) 67[71:71:73:75:75:75:75:75:77:79] sts. to flatten cable.
4 times, k to end. Work straight until 40[42:44:46:50:52:52: Return left shoulder sts from Front and
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Sizes 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 only 54:56:60:64] armhole rows are complete. Back to needles and join using three-
Next row: P0[0:1:1:1:1], k1, (p1, k1) 5 times, Next row: (K1, p1) 3 times, k1, needle cast off, with right sides together.
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patt to last 11[11:12:12:12:12] sts, k1, (p1, k1) p6[6:8:9:9:10:9:10:9:10:11], (k1, p1) Rep for right shoulder. Join the side seams.
5 times, p to end. 20[22:20:20:21:20:21:20:21:21:21] times, Using 4.5mm circular needle, with RS
Next row: K0:0:1:1:1:1], p1, (k1, p1) 5 times, k1, p6[6:8:9:9:10:9:10:9:10:11], (k1, p1) facing and starting at side seam, pick up
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patt to last 11[11:12:12:12:12] sts, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, k1. and k74[78:80:84:90:92:92:96:98:104:110]
5 times, k to end. Patt as set for 3 more rows. sts evenly round armhole.
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All sizes Next row: (K1, p1) 3 times, k1, Pm to denote start of rnd.
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Shape armholes p5[5:7:8:8:9:8:9:8:9:10], k2tog, (p1, k1) Rnds 1-3: (K1, p1) around.
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Cast off 2[2:3:3:3:4:4:5:5:5:6] at beg of 3 times, turn, leaving rem sts on holder. Cast off in rib.
next 2 rows. Next row: Patt to end.
75[79:81:85:91:93:97:99:103:107:111] sts. Next row: Patt to end. NECKBAND
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Sizes 1, 2, 3 and 4 only Next row: Patt 10[10:11:11:11:11:11:11:11:11:12] sts, Using 4.5mm circular needle, with RS
Next row: (K1, p1) 3 times, ssk, patt to last turn. facing and starting at left shoulder seam,
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8 sts, k2tog, (p1, k1) to end. 73[77:79:83] sts. Next row: Patt to end. pick up and k37[39:41:42:42:43:37:40:
Cont to dec as set on every RS row to Next row: Patt to end, picking up and 40:43:44] sts down left neck slope, k1
65[69:69:71] sts. working wrap. Place rem 19[19:21:22:22: from centre st on holder, pm in this st,
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Sizes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 only 23:22:23:22:23:24] sts on holder. pick up and k37[39:41:42:42:43:37:40:

Next row: (K1, p1) 3 times, ssk, patt With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts and 40:43:44] sts up right neck slope, 4 sts
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to last 8 sts, k2tog, (p1, k1) to end. cast off 27[31:27:27:29:27:29:27:29:29:29] from side back neck, 25[29:25:25:27:
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89[91:95:97:101:115:109] sts. sts, patt until there are 6 sts on RH needle, 25:27:25:27:27:27] sts across back neck
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Next row (WS): (P1, k1) 3 times, p2tog, ssk, patt to end. and 4 sts up side neck. 108[116:116:118:
patt to last 8 sts, ssp, (k1, p1) to end. Next row: Patt to end. 120:120:110:114:116:122:124] sts.
Pm to denote beg of rnd.
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Rnd 1: (K1, p1) to 1[1:1:2:2:1:1:2:2:1:2] sts

before marked st, k0[0:0:1:1:0:0:1:1:0:1],
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s2kpo, k0[0:0:1:1:0:0:1:1:0:1], p1, (k1, p1)

to end. 106[114:114:116:118:118:108:112:114:
120:122] sts.
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Rnd 2: Rib to marked st, k1, rib to end.

Rnd 3: Rib to 1 st before marked st, s2kpo,
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rib to end.
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Rnd 4: As rnd 2.
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Rep rnds 3 and 4 once more.

Cast off in rib to 1 st before marked st,
s2kpo, pass 2nd st on RH needle over
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first st, cast off in rib to end.

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TO FINISH
Weave in ends.
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C4Bp = cable 4 back purl: slip next 2 sts to
cn and hold at back, k2, then p2 from cn

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C4Fp = cable 4 front purl: slip next 2 sts to
cn and hold at front, p2, then k2 from cn

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For more abbreviations see page 91

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SHEPHERD PATTERN
Worked over 30 sts
Note: For Chart see page 64

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Rnd 1: P2, k2, p1, (k2, p1, k2, p2) twice,
(k2, p1) twice, k2, p2, k1.

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Rnd 2: As rnd 1.
These 2 rnds form rib. Rep rnds 1 and 2
another 2 times.

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Rnd 3: P2, C2B, p8, C5, p8, C2F, p2, k1.
Rnd 4: P2, k2, p8, k2, p1, k2, p8, k2, p2, k1.

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Rnd 5: P2, C2B, p6, C4Bm, p1, C4Fm, p6,

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C2F, p2, k1.

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Rnd 6: P2, k2, p6, k3, p1, k1, p1, k3, p6, k2,
p2, k1.
Rnd 7: P2, C2B, p4, C4Bm, (p1, k1) twice,

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p1, C4Fm, p4, C2F, p2, k1.
Rnd 8: P2, k2, p4, k3, (p1, k1) 3 times, p1, k3,

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SIZE p4, k2, p2, k1.
To fit: Average adult Rnd 9: P2, C2B, p2, C4Bm, (p1, k1) 4 times,
Brim circumference (very stretchy): p1, C4Fm, p2, C2F, p2, k1.

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46cm (18in) Rnd 10: P2, k2, p2, k3, (p1, k1) 5 times, p1,
Length: 31cm (12¼in) k3, p2, k2, p2, k1.

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Rnd 11: P2, C2B, p2, C4Fp, (p1, k1) 4 times,

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YOU WILL NEED p1, C4Bp, p2, C2F, p2, k1.

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Lauren Aston British Wool 100% Rnd 12: Rep rnd 8.
Shetland wool (approx 130m per 200g) Rnd 13: P2, C2B, p4, C4Fp, (p1, k1) twice,
1 x 200g skein in Shetland Moorit p1, C4Bp, p4, C2F, p2, k1.

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10mm circular or double-pointed needles Rnd 14: Rep rnd 6.
Cable needle Rnd 15: P2, C2B, p6, C4Fp, p1, C4Bp, p6,

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Stitch markers C2F, p2, k1.
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Rnd 16: Rep rnd 4.
average requirements and are approximate. Rnds 3-16 form main patt.

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TENSION HAT

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13 sts and 15 rnds to 10cm over patt. Cast on 60 sts. Join to work in the rnd,

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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary taking care not to twist sts, and pm to

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to obtain correct tension. mark beg of rnd and at halfway point after
30 sts.
ABBREVIATIONS Work rnds 1 and 2 from Chart or written
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C2B = cable 2 back: slip next st to cn and instructions twice around.
hold at back, k1, then k1 from cn Rep these 2 rnds 2 more times.
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C2F = cable 2 front: slip next st to cn and Set main patt

hold at front, k1, then k1 from cn Starting with rnd 3 and working patt twice
C5 = cable 5: slip next 3 sts to cn and around, work Shepherd Patt from Chart
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hold at back, k2, slip last st on cn back to or written instructions as foll:

LH needle, bring cn to front, p1 from LH Work rnds 3-16 twice, then work rnds 3
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needle, k2 from cn and 4 again.

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C4Bm = cable 4 back moss st: slip next Shape crown

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2 sts to cn and hold at back, k2, then p1, Remove halfway marker.
k1, from cn Rnd 1: (P10, k2tog) around (55 sts).
C4Fm = cable 4 front moss st: slip next Rnd 2: (P9, k2tog) around (50 sts).
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2 sts to cn and hold at front, k1, p1, then Rnd 3: (P8, k2tog) around (45 sts).
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k2 from cn Rnd 4: (P7, k2tog) around (40 sts).

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CABLE CROSS
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Rnd 5: (P6, k2tog) around (35 sts). Key

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Rnd 6: (P5, k2tog) around (30 sts).

Rnd 7: (P4, k2tog) around (25 sts). knit BY PAT MENCHINI
Rnd 8: (P3, k2tog) around (20 sts).
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purl
Rnd 9: (P2, k2tog) around (15 sts).
Rnd 10: (P1, k2tog) around (10 sts). C2B
5
2

Rnd 11: (K2tog) around (5 sts).

Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread C2F
6

through rem sts and pull tight to secure.

C4Bm
TO FINISH
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C4Fm
Weave in ends.
Block gently if required, according to
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C4Bp
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yarn band instructions.

C4Fp
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C5
10

Patt rep
4
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Shepherd Pattern
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5
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SIZES
To fit: UK 6-8[10-12:14-16:18-20:22-24:
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26-28]
To fit bust: 76-81[86-91:97-102:107-112:
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117-122:127-132]cm (30-32[34-36:38-40:
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42-44:46-48:50-52]in)
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Actual bust: 91[102:113:124:135:146]cm

(36[40¼:44½:49:53¼:57¾]in)
Length to shoulder: 56[57:59:60:61:62]cm
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(22[22½:23¼:23¾:24¼:24¾]in)
Sleeve length: 47cm (18½in)
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Figures in square brackets refer to larger

sizes: where there is only one set of figures
this applies to all sizes.
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YOU WILL NEED

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King Cole Homespun DK 23% polyamide,

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23% acrylic, 22% alpaca, 22% wool,

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10% viscose (approx 175m per 100g)

6[7:7:8:8:9] x 100g balls in 5101 Mother
of Pearl
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3mm, 3.25mm and 4mm needles

2 stitch holders
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Cable needle
Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based
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on average requirements and are

approximate.
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TENSION
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22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using

4mm needles.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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ABBREVIATIONS Row 10: K2, p8, k15[21:27:33:39:45], p8, Rows 13-29: Rep rows 11 and 12 a further

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m1p = make 1 st pwise by picking up and k39, p8, k to last 10 sts, p8, k2. 7 times, then row 11 again.
purling into back of horizontal strand lying Rows 11-12: Work 2 rows straight. Row 30: As row 10.
before next st Row 13: P2, Panel 8, p15[21:27:33:39:45], Row 31: K2, p8, k34[40:46:52:58:64], p8,

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TW2 = slip next st kwise, k1, pass slipped m1p, Panel 8, p2tog, p35, p2tog, Panel 8, yo loosely to make 1 st, p8, k to last 10 sts,
st over st just knitted and k into back of m1p, p to last 10 sts, Panel 8, p2. p8, k2. 105[117:129:141:153:165] sts,

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slipped st Cont in this way, moving 2 middle Panels Row 32: P2, Panel 8, p32[38:44:50:56:62],
C16 = slip next 8 sts on to cn and hold at inwards by working m1p on outside edges p2tog, Panel 8, p into front, back then front

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front of work, TW2, p1, k2, p1, TW2 across of Panels and p2tog on inside edges on again of the yo, Panel 8, p2tog, patt to end.
next 8 sts, now TW2, p1, k2, p1, TW2 every foll 4th row until row ‘p2, Panel 8, Row 33: K2, p8, k33[39:45:51:57:63], p8,
across sts on cn p29[35:41:47:53:59], m1p, Panel 8, p2tog, k3, p8, patt to end.

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For more abbreviations see page 91 p7, p2tog, Panel 8, p29[35:41:47:53:59], Row 34: P2, Panel 8, p31[37:43:49:55:61],

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panel 8, p2’ has been worked. p2tog, Panel 8, m1p, p3, m1p, Panel 8,

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PANEL Cross-over cable section p2tog, patt to end.
Worked over 8 sts Row 1 (WS): K2, p8, k30[36:42:48:54:60], Row 35: K2, p8, k32[38:44:50:56:62],
Row 1 (RS): TW2, p1, k2, p1, TW2. p8, k9, p8, k to last 10 sts, p8, k2. p8, k5, p8, patt to end.

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Row 2: P8. Row 2: P2, Panel 8, p30[36:42:48:54:60], Cont in this way, moving 2 middle Panels
These 2 rows form Panel. m1p, Panel 8, p2tog, p5, p2tog, Panel 8, outwards by working p2tog on outside

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m1p, patt to end. edges of centre Panels and working m1p

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BACK Row 3: K2, p8, k31[37:43:49:55:61], p8, on inside edges on every foll RS row

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With 3.25mm needles, cast on k7, p8, k to last 10 sts, p8, k2. until Back meas 56[57:59:60:61:62]cm
104[116:128:140:152:164] sts. Row 4: P2, Panel 8, p31[37:43:49:55:61], (22[22½:23¼:23¾:24¼:24¾]in), measured
Row 1 (RS): K3, (p2, k2) to last st, k1. m1p, Panel 8, p2tog, p3, p2tog, Panel 8, through centre of work and ending after

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Row 2: K1, (p2, k2) to last 3 sts, p2, k1. m1p, patt to end. a WS row.
Rep these 2 rows twice more, then Row 5: K2, p8, k32[38:44:50:56:62], p8, Shape shoulders

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row 1 again, inc 1 st at end of last row. k5, p8, k to last 10 sts, p8, k2. Still maintaining continuity of sloping
105[117:129:141:153:165] sts. Row 6: P2, Panel 8, p32[38:44:50:56:62], Panels (moving 2 centre Panels outwards
Next row: Purl. m1p, Panel 8, p2tog, p1, p2tog, Panel 8, as before), AT THE SAME TIME loosely

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Set main patt m1p, patt to end. cast off 7[8:9:10:11:12] sts at beg of next
Change to 4mm needles. Row 7: K2, p8, k33[39:45:51:57:63], p8, 8 rows. 49[53:57:61:65:69] sts.

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Row 1 (RS): P2, work row 1 of Panel, k3, p8, k to last 10 sts, p8, k2. Cast off 8[9:10:10:11:12] sts at beg of next

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p12[18:24:30:36:42], work row 1 of Row 8: P2, Panel 8, p33[39:45:51:57:63], 2 rows.

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Panel, p45, work row 1 of Panel, m1p, Panel 8, p3tog, Panel 8, m1p, Slip rem 33[35:37:41:43:45] sts on to
p12[18:24:30:36:42], work row 1 of Panel, p2. patt to end. a holder and leave.
Row 2: K2, p8, k12[18:24:30:36:42], p8, Row 9: K2, p8, k34[40:46:52:58:64], p8,

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k45, p8, k12[18:24:30:36:42], p8, k2. p2tog, p7, k to last 10 sts, p8, k2. FRONT
These 2 rows set patt. 104 [116:128:140:152:164] sts. Work as Back until Front meas

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Work 4 more rows in patt. Row 10 (RS): P2, Panel 8, 16[18:20:22:22:24] rows fewer than Back
Slope centre 2 Panels inwards as foll: p34[40:46:52:58:64], C16, patt to end. up to start of shoulder shaping, ending
Note: Stitch totals remain constant Row 11: K2, p8, k34[40:46:52:58:64], p16, after a WS row.

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during this section. k to last 10 sts, p8, k2. Shape neck
Row 1 (RS): P2, Panel 8, Row 12: P2, Panel 8, p34[40:46:52:58:64], Next row (RS): Work across

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t
p12[18:24:30:36:42], m1p, Panel 8, (Panel 8) twice, patt to end. 41[46:51:55:60:65] sts, turn.

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p2tog, p41, p2tog, Panel 8, m1p,

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p12[18:24:30:36:42], Panel 8, p2.
Row 2: K2, p8, k13[19:25:31:37:43], p8,
k43, p8, k13[19:25:31:37:43], p8, k2.
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Row 3: P2, Panel 8, p13[19:25:31:37:43],
Panel 8, p43, Panel 8, p13[19:25:31:37:43],
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Panel 8, p2.
Row 4: K2, p8, k13[19:25:31:37:43], p8,
k43, p8, k13[19:25:31:37:43], p8, k2.
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Row 5: P2, Panel 8, p13[19:25:31:37:43],

m1p, Panel 8, p2tog, p39, p2tog, Panel 8,
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m1p, p to last 10 sts, Panel 8, p2.

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Row 6: K2, p8, k14[20:26:32:38:44], p8,

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k41, p8, k14[20:26:32:38:44], p8, k2.

Rows 7-8: Work 2 rows straight.
Row 9: P2, Panel 8, p14[20:26:32:38:44],
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m1p, Panel 8, p2tog, p37, p2tog, Panel 8,

m1p, p to last 10 sts, Panel 8, p2. measurements are given in cm
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VINE BY
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Cont on this group of sts for left half of neck.

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Work 5 rows, dec 1 st at neck edge on

every row. 36[41:46:50:55:60] sts.
CHRISTINE BOGGIS
Work 10[12:14:16:16:18] rows straight,
4

ending at side edge.

Shape shoulders
5
2

Loosely cast off 7[8:9:10:11:12] sts at beg

of next row and 3 foll alt rows.
6

Work 1 row straight.

Cast off rem 8[9:10:10:11:12] sts.
With RS facing slip next
7

23[25:27:31:33:35] sts (centre sts) on to

a holder and leave. Neatly rejoin yarn at
3
8

neck edge and patt 1 row.

Complete to match left half of neck,
but working 1 row more before shaping
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shoulder.
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SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
4

With 3mm needles, cast on

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43[45:47:49:51:53] sts, taking care not

to cast on tightly.
Beg with a p row for RS, work 4 rows in
12

rev st st.
Change to 3.25mm needles and work
5
13

4 more rows in rev st st.

Change to 4mm needles and, beg with a SIZE
k row for RS, work 4[4:4:4:4:2] rows in st st. Width across top: 122cm (48in)
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Cont in st st, shaping Sleeve by inc 1 st at Depth at deepest point: 64cm (25¼in)
each end of next row, then on every foll
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6th[6th:6th:6th:4th:4th] row until there are YOU WILL NEED

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67[53:67:75:89:91] sts, then on every foll John Arbon Alpaca Supreme Sport
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8th[6th:6th:6th:6th:4th] row until there are 40% superfine alpaca, 40% organically
73[79:85:89:95:101] sts. farmed Falkland Merino wool,
Work straight until Sleeve meas 47cm 20% mulberry silk (approx 333m per 100g)
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(18½in) from centre of rev st st edging. 1 x 100g skein in Morganite (A)

Cast off very loosely. 1 x 100g skein in Spinel (B)
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4mm needles
NECKBAND Stitch markers
Join left shoulder. Tapestry needle
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With 3mm needles and RS facing, Note: Yarn amounts given are based
k33[35:37:41:43:45] sts from Back holder, on average requirements and are
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pick up and k21[22:24:25:25:27] sts approximate.

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evenly down left side of Front neck,

TENSION
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k23[25:27:31:33:35] sts from Front holder,

finally pick up and k22[23:25:26:26:28] sts 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st
evenly up right side of neck. Tension is not critical to this project.
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99[105:113:123:127:135] sts.
Change to 3.25mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS
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9

Row 1 (WS): Purl. ssp = slip slip purl: slip the next 2 sts to the
Rows 2-4: Beg with a p row, work 3 rows RH needle one at a time kwise, then slip
in rev st st. them back to the LH needle and purl
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Change to 3mm needles and work 3 more them together through the back loop
rows in rev st st. For more abbreviations see page 91
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Cast off loosely using 4mm needle.

TRAVELLING VINE
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TO FINISH Worked over 12 sts and 12 rows

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Join right shoulder and edges of Row 1 (RS): K2, yo, k1 tbl, yo, ssk, k7.
Neckband. Stitch cast-off edges of Row 2: P6, ssp, p5.
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Sleeves to upper side edges of Back and Row 3: K2, yo, k1 tbl, yo, k2, ssk, k5.
Front. Join side and Sleeve seams. Row 4: P4, ssp, p7.
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BERTHA

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Row 5: K2, k1 tbl, yo, k4, ssk, k1, yo, k2. TO FINISH

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Row 6: P3, ssp, p8. Block firmly to open out lace pattern.
Row 7: K7, k2tog, yo, k1 tbl, yo, k2. Using B and duplicate stitch or Swiss
BY LISA RICHARDSON
Row 8: P5, p2tog, p6. darning technique, embroider over

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Row 9: K5, k2tog, k2, yo, k1 tbl, yo, k2. central vine in A along both borders in
Row 10: P7, p2tog, p4. main section, then use A to embroider

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Row 11: K2, yo, k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k1 tbl, k2. over central vine in B along both borders
Row 12: P8, p2tog, p3. in contrast section.

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Weave in all ends.
SHAWL
Using A, cast on 21 sts.

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Knit 6 rows.
Set upper border pattern

3
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Row 1 (RS): K3, work Travelling Vine patt
over next 12 sts, k3, pm, yo, k3 (22 sts).
Row 2: K3, p1, sm, k3, work Travelling Vine

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patt, k3.
Row 3: K3, work Travelling Vine patt, k3,

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sm, yo, k to end (inc 1).

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Row 4: K3, p to m, sm, k3, work Travelling

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Vine patt, k3.
Rows 3 and 4 set patt. Rep rows 3 and
4 another 13 times (36 sts: 18 before

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marker and 18 after, ending with row 6 of
Travelling Vine Patt).

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Next row (RS): K3, work Travelling Vine
patt, k3, sm, yo, pm, k18 (37 sts). SIZES
Next row: K3, p12, k3, sm, p1, sm, k3, To fit bust: 71-76[81-86:91-97:102-107:

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work Travelling Vine patt, k3. 112-117:122-127:132-137:142-147:152-157]cm
Next row: K3, work Travelling Vine patt, (28-30[32-34:36-38:40-42:44-46:48-50:

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k3, sm, yo, k to end, slipping marker 52-54:56-58:60-62]in)

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(38 sts). Actual bust:

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Next row: K3, p12, k3, sm, p to m, sm, k3, 86[95.5:106:115.5:126:135.5:146:155.5:166]cm
work Travelling Vine patt, k3. (33¾[37½:41¾:45½:49½:53¼:57½:61¼:
Rep last 2 rows once more (39 sts). 65¼]in)

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You have now worked 3 full 12-row reps Length: 67.5[69:71.5:73.5:75:77.5:78.5:
of Travelling Vine patt. 80.5:81.5]cm (26½[27¼:28¼:29:29½:

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Set lower border pattern 30½:31:31¾:32]in)
Row 1 (RS): K3, work Travelling Vine patt, Width (at 2.5cm/1in below armhole):
k3, sm, yo, k to m, sm, k3, work Travelling 43[47.5:53:57.5:63:67.5:73:77.5:83]cm

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Vine patt, k3 (inc 1). (17[18¾:20¾:22¾:24¾:26½:28¾:30½:32¾]in)
Row 2: K3, work Travelling Vine patt, k3, sm, Figures in square brackets refer to larger

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p to m, sm, k3, work Travelling Vine patt, k3. sizes: where there is only one set of figures

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These 2 rows set patt. Cont in patt until this applies to all sizes.

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you have worked a total of 19 reps of
Travelling Vine Patt in upper border and YOU WILL NEED
16 reps in lower border (135 sts). Rowan Felted Tweed 50% wool, 25%
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Change to B. viscose, 25% alpaca (approx 175m per 50g)
Cont as set until you have worked 6 reps 4[4:5:5:6:6:7:7:8] x 50g balls in 190 Stone (A)
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9

of Travelling Vine Patt in B (25 total reps 1[1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1] x 50g ball in 154 Ginger (B)
in upper border, 22 total reps in lower 1[1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1] x 50g ball in 151 Bilberry (C)
border) (171 sts). 1[1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1] x 50g ball in 152 Watery (D)
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Set garter stitch 1[1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1] x 50g ball in 186 Tawny (E)

**Next row (RS – inc): K to m, m1L, k to 1[1:1:1:1:1:1:1:1] x 50g ball in 161 Avocado (F)
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end (172 sts). 3.25mm and 3.75mm needles

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Next row: Knit. 3.25mm circular needle at least 100cm

26

Rep rows 1 and 2 once more (173 sts). long

Change to A and rep rows 1 and 2 once Stitch markers
(174 sts). Stitch holders
27

Rep from ** 2 more times (180 sts). Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
t

Cast off kwise on WS. average requirements and are approximate.

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TENSION Work each side of neck separately as foll: FRONT

3

26 sts and 27 rows to 10cm over patterned Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 5 rows Note: Do not start a contrast yarn patt
st st using 3.75mm needles. and AT THE SAME TIME cast off motif at centre front within 6 rows of beg
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary 7[9:10:12:13:15:16:18:20] sts at beg of 2nd of Front neck. If the division for Front neck
4

to obtain correct tension. row and foll 0[1:0:1:0:1:0:1:1] alt row, then would be during a contrast yarn motif,
8[0:11:0:14:0:17:0:0] sts at beg of foll 1[-:1:- work the sts at centre Front in A.
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2

BACK :1:-:1:-:-] alt row. Work as given for Back to **, ending with
Using 3.25mm needles and A, cast on Cast off rem 8[9:11:12:14:15:17:18:20] sts. WS facing for next row.
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114[126:138:150:166:178:190:202:218] sts. With RS facing, slip centre Work 3[3:1:1:1:1:1:1:1] rows straight,
Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. 42[44:44:46:46:48:48:48:48] sts on to a ending with RS facing for next row.
Row 2: P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end. holder (for neckband), rejoin appropriate Divide for Front neck
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These 2 rows form rib. yarns and patt to end. Next row (RS): Patt
Cont in rib for a further 6 rows, ending 50[56:63:69:76:82:89:95:102], k2tog
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Complete to match first side, reversing

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with RS facing for next row. shapings. and turn, leaving rem sts on a holder.
Join in E.
Using E, work a further 2 rows in rib. Chart
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Break off E.
Using A, work a further 8 rows in rib, inc 10 st patt rep
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0[0:2:2:0:0:2:2:0] sts evenly across last

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row, ending with RS facing for next row. 60 Key

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114[126:140:152:166:178:192:204:218] sts. A
Change to 3.75mm needles. B
Next row (RS): Using A, k to end.
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Beg and ending rows as indicated, using C

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the Fairisle technique and repeating the D
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10-st patt rep 10[11:14:14:15:16:19:19:20]

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times across each row and repeating the
60-row patt rep throughout, now work in F
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patt from Chart, which is worked entirely 40

60 row patt rep

in st st, and beg with a p row as foll:
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Note: Shaping is not shown on Chart.

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Keeping patt correct, dec 1 st at each end

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of 4th and 2[3:1:2:4:1:1:4:4] foll 14th[14th:16th

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:16th:16th:18th:18th:18th:18th] rows, then on
2[1:3:2:0:3:3:0:0] foll 12th[12th:14th:14th:-:
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16th:16th:-:-] rows.
104[116:130:142:156:168:182:194:208] sts.**
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Work 7 rows straight, ending with RS 20

facing for next row.
Inc 1 st at each end of next and
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3[3:1:1:3:3:3:3:3] foll 6th[6th:4th:4th:

4th:4th:4th:4th:4th] rows, then on
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0[0:2:2:0:0:0:0:0] foll -[-:6th:6th:-:-:-:-:-] 67.5[69:71.5:73.5:75:77.5:78.5:80.5:81.5]cm
(26½[27¼:28¼:29:29½:30½:31:31¾:32]in)
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rows, taking inc sts into patt.

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112[124:138:150:164:176:190:202:216] sts.
Work 7 rows, ending with RS facing for next
row. Back should meas approx.
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38.5[39:40:40.5:40.5:41.5:41.5:43.5:43.5]cm
122-127 &
(15[15¼:15¾:16:16:16¼:16¼:17:17]in). 152-157 cm
81-86 & 112-117 cm
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Place markers at both ends of last row

to denote base of armhole openings. 71-76 &142-147 cm
Cont straight until Back meas
102-107 & 132-137 cm
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27[28:29.5:31:32.5:34:35:35:36]cm
91-97 cm
(10½[11:11½:12¼:12¾:13½:13¾:13¾:14]in) from
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markers, ending with RS facing for next row.

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Shape shoulders and Back neck

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Next row (RS): Cast off

7[8:10:11:13:14:16:18:19] sts, patt until there
are 28[32:37:41:46:50:55:59:65] sts on RH
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needle and turn, leaving rem sts on 43[47.5:53:57.5:63:67.5:73:77.5:83]cm

a holder. (17[18¾:20¾:22¾:24¾:26½:28¾:30½:32¾]in)
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51[57:64:70:77:83:90:96:103] sts. This row sets position of rib.

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Work each side of neck separately as foll: Keeping rib correct as set, cont as foll:
Taking inc sts into patt, inc 1 st at beg of Row 2: Rib to within 1 st of marked st, slip
BY BRIAN SMITH
4th[4th:6th:6th:6th:6th:6th:6th:6th] and 2 sts as though to k2tog (marked st is 2nd

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3[3:1:1:3:3:3:3:3] foll 6th[6th:4th: of these 2 sts), k1, pass 2 slipped sts over,
4th:4th:4th:4th:4th:4th] rows, then on rib to end.

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0[0:2:2:0:0:0:0:0] foll 6th rows and AT Row 3: Rib to marked st, p marked st,
THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at neck edge rib to end.

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on 2nd and foll 3[4:3:3:3:2:1:1:0] alt rows, Rep last 2 rows twice more, ending with
then on 3[3:3:3:2:3:3:3:4] foll 4th rows. RS facing for next row.
48[53:61:67:75:81:89:95:102] sts. 243[243:251:263:271:279:287:287:287] sts.

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Dec 1 st at neck edge of 2nd[4th:2nd:2nd: Join in E and rep rows 2 and 3 once more.

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2nd:4th:2nd:2nd:4th] and 1[0:1:1:1:0:1:1:0] 241[241:249:261:269:277:285:285:285] sts.

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foll 4th rows. Break off E.
46[52:59:65:73:80:87:93:101] sts. Using A, rep rows 2 and 3 three more times.
Work 1[3:1:1:1:3:1:1:3] rows straight, 235[235:243:255:263:271:279:279:279] sts.

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ending with RS facing for next row. Cast off in rib, still decreasing either side
Place markers at both ends of last row to of marked st as before.

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denote base of armhole openings. Join left shoulder and neckband seam.

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Dec 1 st at neck edge on Armhole borders (make 2)

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3rd[next:3rd:3rd:3rd:next:3rd:3rd:next] With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles
and 15[16:16:17:18:20:20:20:21] foll and A, pick up and k134[138:146:154:162:
4th rows. 30[35:42:47:54:59:66:72:79] sts. 166:174:174:178] sts evenly along armhole

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Cont straight until Front matches back opening edge between marked points.
to beg of shoulder shaping, ending with Beg with row 2, work in rib as given for

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RS facing for next row. Back for 3 rows, ending with RS facing for
Shape shoulder next row. SIZE
Cast off 7[8:10:11:13:14:16:18:19] sts at beg Keeping rib correct as now set, cont as foll: Wingspan: 178cm (70in)

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of next and foll 1[0:1:0:1:0:1:2:0] alt rows, Row 4 (RS): Rib 124[128:136:144:152:156: Width at widest point: 57cm (22½in)
then 8[9:11:12:14:15:17:0:20] sts at beg of 164:164:168] sts, wrap next st (by slipping

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foll 1[2:1:2:1:2:1:0:2] alt rows. next st from LH needle on to RH needle, YOU WILL NEED

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Work 1 row. taking yarn to opposite side of work Northern Yarn Mamó DK 50% Poll Dorset

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Cast off rem 8[9:11:12:14:15:17:18:20] sts. between needles and then slipping same wool, 50% Bluefaced Leicester wool
With RS facing, rejoin appropriate st back on to LH needle) (approx 110m per 50g)
yarns and k2tog, patt to end. Row 5: Rib 114[118:126:134:142:146:154:154: 4 x 50g balls in The Shannon (A)

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51[57:64:70:77:83:90:96:103] sts. 158] sts, w&t. 2 x 50g balls in Girleen (B)
Complete to match first side, reversing Row 6: Rib 108[112:120:128:136:140:148:148: 4.5mm circular needle 120cm long

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shapings. 152] sts, w&t. 5mm needle for casting off
Row 7: Rib 102[106:114:122:130:134:142:142: Cable needle
TO FINISH 146] sts, w&t. Row counter

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Press as described on the yarn band. Cont in this way, working 6 sts fewer Tapestry needle
Join right shoulder seam using back stitch, every row as before, wrapping next st and Blocking materials

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or mattress stitch if preferred. turning, until the foll row has been worked: Note: Yarn amounts given are based

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Neckband Row 11 (WS): Rib 78[82:90:98:106:110: on average requirements and are

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With RS facing, using 3.25mm circular 118:118:122] sts, w&t. approximate.
needle and A, pick up and k96[96:100: Row 12: Rib to end.
104:108:112:116:116:116] sts down left side of Work 1 row across all sts, ending with RS TENSION 22
Front neck, pick up loop at centre of V and facing for next row. 16 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over st st,
k into back of this loop (mark this st with a Cast off in rib. blocked.
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coloured thread), pick up and k96[96:100: Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
104:108:112:116:116:116] sts up right to obtain correct tension.
side of Front neck and 6 sts down
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right side of Back neck, k across ABBREVIATIONS

42[44:44:46:46:48:48:48:48] sts on Back C4B = cable 4 back: sl2 to cn and hold at
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holder inc 2[0:0:2:2:0:0:0:0] sts evenly, back, k2, then k2 from cn

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then pick up and k6 sts up left side of C4F = cable 4 front: sl2 to cn and hold at
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Back neck. front, k2, then k2 from cn

249[249:257:269:277:285:293:293:293] sts. C5B = cable 5 back: sl2 to cn and hold at
Row 1 (WS): *P2, k2; rep from * to marked back, k3, then k2 from cn
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st, p marked st, ** k2, p2; rep from ** C5F = cable 5 front: sl3 to cn and hold at
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kyok = k1, yo, k1, all into the next stitch Row 4: K3, p1, (k1, p2) to last 4 sts, k4.
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(inc 2) Row 5: K2, kyok, p1, (k2, p1, RT, p1) to last
pbf = purl back and front: p into the back 4 sts, k1, kyok, k2 (204 sts).
and front of next stitch (inc 1) Row 6: K3, (k1, p2) to last 3 sts, k3.
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RT = right twist: k into next 2 sts as if to Row 7: K2, kyok, (k2, p1, RT, p1) to last 3 sts,
k2tog but don’t drop sts off needle. K into kyok, k2 (208 sts).
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first st again and drop both sts off needle Row 8: K3, (p2, k1) to last 4 sts, p1, k3.
For more abbreviations see page 91 Row 9: K2, kyok, k1, p1, (RT, p1, k2, p1) to
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last 5 sts, RT, kyok, k2 (212 sts).

SHAWL Row 10: K3, p1, k1, (p2, k1) to last 3 sts, k3.
Using A, cast on 2 sts. Row 11: K2, kyok, p1, (RT, p1, k2, p1) to last
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Garter tab cast-on 4 sts, k1, kyok, k2 (216 sts).

Knit 6 rows. Row 12: K3, (k1, p2) to last 3 sts, k3.
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Next row (WS): K2, pick up and k3, 1 in Row 13: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3.
each purl bump along edge of piece. Pick Row 14: K3, p5, pbf, (p17, pbf) to last 9 sts,
up and k2 from cast-on edge (7 sts). p6, k3 (228 sts).
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Next row: K2, (kfb) 3 times, k2 (10 sts). Rows 15 and 16: Rep row 13.
Next row: K2, p6, k2. Section 4
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Section 1 Row 1 (RS): K2, kyok, (p1, C5B) to last 3 sts,

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Row 1 (RS): K2, kyok, k to last 3 sts, kyok, kyok, k2 (inc 4).
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k2 (inc 4). Row 2: K3, p1, k1, (p5, k1) to last 5 sts, p2, k3.
Row 2: K2, kfb, p to last 3 sts, kfb, k2 (inc 2). Row 3: K2, kyok, k2, (p1, k5) to last 5 sts,
Rep rows 1 and 2 another 14 times. 30 rows p1, k1, kyok, k2 (inc 4).
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worked in this section (100 sts). Row 4: K3, p3, k1, (p5, k1) to last 7 sts, p4, k3.
Section 2 Row 5: K2, kyok, k4, (p1, k5) to last 7 sts,
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Row 1 (RS): K2, kyok, k to last 3 sts, kyok, p1, k3, kyok, k2 (inc 4).
k2 (inc 4). Row 6: K3, (p5, k1) to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 2: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3. Row 7: K2, kyok, (p1, C5F) to last 3 sts,
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Rep rows 1 and 2 another 14 times. 30 rows kyok, k2 (inc 4).

worked (160 sts). Rows 8-12: Rep rows 2-6 (inc 8).
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Next row (RS): Rep row 2. Now rep rows 1-8 once more. 20 rows
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Next row: K3, pbf, p2, pbf, (p4, pbf) to last worked (268 sts).
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3 sts, k3 (192 sts).

Next 2 rows: Rep row 2. Key
Section 3
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Row 1 (RS): K2, kyok, (RT, p1, k2, p1) to last RS: knit, WS: purl
3 sts, kyok, k2 (196 sts). RS: purl, WS: knit
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Row 2: K3, p2, (k1, p2) to last 5 sts, k1, p1, k3. RT
Row 3: K2, kyok, k1, p1, (k2, p1, RT, p1) to C4B
last 5 sts, k2, kyok, k2 (200 sts).
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patt rep
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Next row (RS): K3, p to last 3 sts, k3.

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Next row: K3, p11, pbf, (p6, pbf) to last
15 sts, p12, k3 (303 sts). LT = take needle behind first st and k
Next 2 rows: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3. second st tbl, then insert needle tip into

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Section 5 backs of both stitches and k2tog through
Row 1 (RS): K2, kyok, (p1, k8) to last 3 sts, the back or k first st through front loop.

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kyok, k2 (307 sts). Drop both sts off LH needle
Row 2: K3, p1, k1, (p8, k1) to last 5 sts, p2, k3. For more abbreviations see page 91

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Row 3: K2, kyok, k2, (p1, k8) to last 5 sts,
p1, k1, kyok, k2 (311 sts). PATTERN NOTES
Row 4: K3, p3, k1, (p8, k1) to last 7 sts, p4, k3. The Twist Patt with purl either side runs

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Row 5: K2, kyok, k4, (p1, C4B, C4F) to last along the back of the leg to the heel turn
7 sts, p1, k3, kyok, k3 (315 sts). and along the top of the front all the way

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Row 6: K3, p5, k1, (p8, k1) to last 9 sts, p6, k3. to the toe, which is worked in st st only.
Row 7: K2, kyok, k6, (p1, k8) to last 9 sts, p1, The underside of the foot is worked in
k5, kyok, k2 (319 sts). st st. The colours swap from one sock

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Row 8: K3, p7, k1, (p8, k1) to last 11 sts, p8, k3. to another.
Row 9: K2, kyok, k8, (p1, k8) to last 11 sts,

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p1, k7, kyok, k2 (323 sts). TWIST PATTERN

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Row 10: K4, (p8, k1) to last 4 sts, p1, k3. Worked over 24 sts and 18 rows

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Border set-up Rnd 1: (1/1 RPC, p1) 3 times, RT, p2, LT,
Break A and change to B. (p1, 1/1 LPC) 3 times.
Next row (RS): Knit. Masterclass Rnd 2: (K1, p2) 3 times, k2, p2, k2, (p2, k1)

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Next row: K13, kfb, (k20, kfb) to last 15 sts, 3 times.
see page 73
k15 (338 sts). Rnd 3: K1, (p1, 1/1 RPC) 3 times, k1, p2, k1,

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Next 2 rows: Knit. SIZES (1/1 LPC, p1) 3 times, k1.
Next row (RS): K to end, break yarn and To fit: S[M:L] woman’s foot Rnd 4: K1, p1, k1, p2, (k1, p2, k1, p1) twice,
rejoin at the other end, ready to work Foot length: Adjustable (k1, p2) twice, k1, p1, k1.

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RS again. Figures in square brackets refer to larger Rnd 5: K1, (1/1 RPC, p1) 3 times, k1, p2, k1,
Border sizes: where there is only one set of figures (p1, 1/1 LPC) 3 times, k1.

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Using Chart or written instructions below, this applies to all sizes. Rnd 6: K2, (p2, k1) 6 times, p2, k2.

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work as foll: Rnds 7-18: Rep rnds 1-6 twice more.

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Row 1 (RS): K5, (p6, RT, p2, k8, p2, RT, YOU WILL NEED
p6, k2) to last 3 sts, k3. Coop Knits Socks Yeah! 75% wool, KITCHENER STITCH
Row 2: K3, p2, (k6, p2, k2, p8, k2, p2, k6, 25% nylon (approx 212m per 50g) Hold both pieces of knitting with wrong

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p2) to last 3 sts, k3. 1 x 50g ball in 102 Ammolite (A) sides together, both needle tips pointing
Row 3: K5, (p6, k2, p2, C4B, C4F, p2, k2, 1 x 50g ball in 107 Beryl (B) to the right.

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p6, k2) to last 3 sts, k3. 2.5mm double-pointed needles Set-up 1: Insert tapestry needle in first
Row 4: Rep row 2. Stitch marker st on front needle as if to purl, pull yarn
Rows 5-8: Rep rows 1-4. Row counter through and leave st on needle.

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Rows 9 and 10: Rep rows 1 and 2. Note: Yarn amounts given are based Set-up 2: Insert tapestry needle in first
Row 11: K5, (p6, k2, p2, C4F, C4B, p2, on average requirements and are st on back needle as if to knit, pull yarn

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k2, p6, k2) to last 3 sts, k3. approximate. through and leave st on needle.

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Row 12: Rep row 2. These first two steps are set-up steps and
TENSION

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Rows 13-16: Rep rows 9-12. will only be done once during the process.
Rows 17-22: Knit. 36 sts and 40 rows to 10cm over patt Now work as foll:
using 2.5mm needles. Step 1: Insert tapestry needle in first st on
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TO FINISH Use larger or smaller needles if necessary front needle as if to knit, pull yarn through
Cast off loosely using a needle one to obtain correct tension. and let that st drop off needle.
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size larger. Weave in ends and block to Step 2: Insert tapestry needle in next st on
measurements, according to yarn band ABBREVIATIONS front needle as if to purl, pull yarn through
instructions. N1/2/3/4 = needle 1/2/3/4 but don’t let it drop off needle.
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1/1 RPC = k into front of second st and pull Step 3: Insert tapestry needle into next
loop through, then p into front of first st, st on back needle as if to purl, pull yarn
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slip both sts off LH needle through and let that st drop off needle.
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1/1 LPC = p into back of second st, then Step 4: Insert needle in next st on back
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k into front of first st, slip both sts off LH needle as if to knit, pull yarn through but
needle don’t let it drop of needle.
RT = k2tog without dropping sts off Rep steps 1-4 until all sts have been
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needle, then k first st once more. joined.

Drop both sts off LH needle
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FIRST SOCK Row 4: Sl1 wyif, p to 1 st before gap, N4: K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
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Cast on 64[72:80] sts using A and a long p2tog, p1, turn. Dec of 4 sts across rnd.
tail or thumb method. Divide sts between Rep last 2 rows until all sts have been Rnd 2: Knit.
4 needles, 16[18:20] sts on each needle. worked. 20[22:24] heel sts. Rep these 2 rnds until 24 sts rem in total
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Join to make a rnd, pm to indicate start Rejoin in the round across all 4 needles.
of rnd, moving it as you go. Change to B and work in rnds from now on Close toe
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Cuff as foll, keeping patt correct for instep: Set-up rnd: Sl6 sts from N1 to N2 and 6 sts
Work in single rib as foll: Set-up rnd: K20[22:24] sts across heel, from N3 to N4. There are now 2 needles
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Rib rnd: (K1, p1) around. pick up and k16 sts down right edge of each with 12 sts.
Rep this rnd until cuff meas 4cm (1½in). heel (1 st for each slipped st along heel flap Break yarn, leaving a 30cm (12in) tail and
Leg edge), patt 32[36:40] sts across instep, use to thread a tapestry needle. Using
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Change to B and work in patt as foll: pick up and k16 sts up left edge of heel. Kitchener Stitch, graft toe sts together.
Rnd 1: P4[6:8], work 24 sts of Twist Patt 84[90:96] sts.
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row 1, p8[12:16], work 24 sts of Twist Patt Patt across 36[38:40] sts, pm to indicate SECOND SOCK
row 1, p4[6:8]. new beg of rnd. Note that beg of rnd has Work as for First Sock, reversing shades.
This rnd sets position of patt. moved and is now at start of instep sts.
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Cont in patt as set until two 18-row patt Shape gusset TO FINISH
reps have been completed. Rnd 1: Patt 32[36:40], ssk, k to 2 sts before Weave in ends and block lightly.
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Heel flap end of rnd, k2tog.

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Note: This section is worked flat, Rnd 2: Patt 32[36:40], k to end of rnd.
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back and forth. Rep last 2 rnds until 64[72] sts rem,
Turn, change to A, and work across ending with rnd 2, and with 16[18:20] sts
32[36:40] sts as foll: on each needle.
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Row 1 (WS): Sl1 wyif, p31[35:39]. Foot

Row 2 (RS): (Sl1 wyib, k1) to end. Working in patt as set from now on,
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Rep these 2 rows 14 more times, cont straight till foot meas 18[20:22]cm
then work row 1 again. (7[8:9]in) from back of heel, or 4.5[5:5]cm
Heel turn (1¾[2:2¼]in) shorter than desired length,
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Still working in rows and with A: ending at end of a rnd.

Row 1 (RS): Sl1 wyib, k18[20:22], ssk, k1, Shape toe
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turn leaving rem 10[12:14] sts unworked. Change to A.

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Row 2 (WS): Sl1 wyif, p7, p2tog, p1, turn Rnd 1:

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leaving rem 10[12:14] sts unworked. N1: K1, ssk, k to end of needle.
Row 3: Sl1 wyib, k to 1 st before gap, N2: K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
k2tog, k1, turn. N3: K1, ssk, k to end of needle.
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These lovely slanting twist stitches that feature both knit and purl Note: I have worked the swatch here flat. The action for the stitch
stitches are a variation on the left and right twists that are worked patterns is the same whether you are working in the round or flat.

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over 2 stitches. They can be a bit fiddly to begin with and the right Tip: Work with pointed needle tips and keep your knitting loose.
twist sequence is slightly easier to work than the left, but you’ll

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1. These first images show the 2. Wrap the yarn round the RH 3. Bring the yarn to the front, 4. Pull the loop through,
right purl cross. Work this over needle tip and pull the loop then p the first st as normal. then drop the two sts off the

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2 sts. First knit the second through. Leave both stitches LH needle.
stitch in from the LH needle on the LH needle.
tip. This differs from knitting

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can see that my RH needle tip

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showing that it has only gone

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through the second stitch.

1/1 LPC

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5. The following images show 6. Take the RH needle tip out 7. Pull the loop through on to 8. Here is the pattern after a
the left purl cross. Work this of the stitch, then reposition it your RH needle, leaving the number of pattern repeats.
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over 2 sts. P into the back of so you are purling this stitch. 2 sts on the LH needle. Then
the second stitch. This is a bit Here I am just about to wind take the yarn to the back ready
fiddly, so I have found that the the yarn round the RH needle to knit the first st as normal. K
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best way to do it is to gently get tip to p the st. the first st, then drop both sts
hold of the loop at the back, off the LH needle.
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then purl it. You can see my

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RH needle tip looking as if it

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is going to k the second stitch

through the back loop. Note
that the yarn is at the front. This
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this with my left thumb.
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CABLED SKIRT BY JO ALLPORT

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YOU WILL NEED (p2, k1 tbl, p3, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl) to last 16 sts,
Uist Wool Siaban DK 100% wool p2, k1 tbl, p2, (k1 tbl, p1) 5 times, k1 tbl.
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(approx 235m per 100g) Row 2: P1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 5 times, k2, p1 tbl,
4[4:4:4:4:5:5:5:5:5] x 100g hanks k2, (p1 tbl, k1, p1 tbl, k3, p1 tbl, k2) to last
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3.5mm and 4mm circular needles 11 sts, p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 5 times.
Spare 4mm single-pointed needle These 2 rows form rib patt. Cont in patt
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Cable needle as set until work meas 4cm (1½in),

Length of 2.5cm (1in) elastic to fit size ending with a WS row.
Row counter Set main pattern
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Change to 4mm needles.

Row 1 (RS): (K1 tbl, p1) 5 times, k1 tbl,
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average requirements and are approximate.

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(p2, k1 tbl, p2, k4) to last 16 sts, p2, k1 tbl,

TENSION p2, (k1 tbl, p1) 5 times, k1 tbl.
27 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over cable patt Row 2: P1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 5 times, k2, p1 tbl,
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using 4mm needles. k2, (p4, k2, p1 tbl, k2) to last 11 sts, p1 tbl,
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary (k1, p1 tbl) 5 times.
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to obtain correct tension. Row 3: (K1 tbl, p1) 5 times, k1 tbl, (p2, k1 tbl,
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p2, C4B) to last 16 sts, p2, k1 tbl, p2, (k1 tbl,

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ABBREVIATIONS p1) 5 times, k1 tbl.

Dec 1 = (k1, ssk) at beg and (k2tog, k1) Row 4: P1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) 5 times, k2, p1 tbl,
at end of a knit row, and (p1, p2tog) at beg k2, (p4, k2, p1 tbl, k2) to last 11 sts, p1 tbl,
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and (p2tog tbl, p1) at end of a purl row (k1, p1 tbl) 5 times.
C4B = slip next 2 sts on to cn and hold at Cont in patt as set until work meas 12cm
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SIZES back, k2, then k2 from cn (4¾in), ending with row 4.

To fit: UK 8[10:12:14:16:18:20:22:24:26] For more abbreviations see page 91 Now join to a round as foll:
Full hip: Cut yarn and slip last 11 sts on to a spare
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86[91:97:102:107:112:117:122:127:132]cm PATTERN NOTE needle. Rejoin yarn and, using the three-
(34[36:38:40:42:44:46:48:50:52]in) Skirt is worked flat to begin with then needle join, work these 11 rib patt sts tog
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Actual hip: 83[89:93:96:103:106:113:116: joined to a round. with first 11 sts, with sts on the spare needle
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119:126]cm (32¾[35:36¾:37¾:40½:41¾: held behind the sts on circular needle. This

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44½:45¾:47:49¾]in) SKIRT joins the two ends with an overlap. Cont

Length: 50[50:51:51:51:51:52:52:52:53]cm With 3.5mm needles, cast on 234[252: to work in rnds from now on as foll, noting
(19¾[19¾:20:20:20:20:20½:20½:20½:21]in) 261:270:288:297:315:324:333:351] sts. start of rnd is now at beg of rib patt:
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Figures in square brackets refer to larger Work backwards and forwards in rib patt Rnd 1: (K1 tbl, p1) 5 times, k1 tbl, (p2, k1 tbl,
sizes: where there is only one set of figures as foll: p2, k4) to last 5 sts, p2, k1 tbl, p2.
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this applies to all sizes. Row 1 (RS): (K1 tbl, p1) 5 times, k1 tbl, Rnd 2: As rnd 1.

Chart 1
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RS: knit, WS: purl

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RS: purl, WS: knit

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RS: k tbl, WS: p tbl

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9-st patt rep

Chart 2
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RS: knit, WS: purl

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RS: purl, WS: knit

RS: k tbl, WS: p tbl

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C4B

9-st cable patt rep

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Chart 3
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RS: knit, WS: purl

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RS: purl, WS: knit

RS: k tbl, WS: p tbl

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C4B
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Rnd 3: (K1 tbl, p1) 5 times, k1 tbl, (p2, k1 tbl,

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p2, C4B) to last 5 sts, p2, k1 tbl, p2.
Rnd 4: As rnd 1. BRAID
These 4 rows set patt. Rnds 1 and 3: (P1, k1 tbl) 3 times, p1.

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Cont in patt until work meas Rnd 2: P1, Cr3L, p1, k1 tbl, p1.
53[53:54:54:54:54:55:55:55:56]cm Rnd 4: P1, k1 tbl, p1, Cr3R, p1.

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(20¾[20¾:21¼:21¼:21¼:21¼:21¾:21¾:
21¾:22]in), ending with rnd 4. LEFT MITTEN

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Cast off all sts. Using 3.5mm needles cast on 42 sts.
Join to work in the rnd, taking care not to
TO FINISH twist sts. Pm to mark beg of rnd and after

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Fold over top 3cm (1¼in) and sew, 21 sts for halfway point.
forming a 3cm (1¼in) channel for elastic. Rib rnd: *(K1 tbl, p1) to 1 st before marker,

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Insert elastic and sew up gap. k1 tbl; sm, rep from * to end.
Weave in any ends. Rep rib rnd until cuff meas 5cm (2in).
Block lightly if required. Set hand patt

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Change to 4mm needles.
Rnd 1: K6, p1, work rnd 1 of Braid patt over

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next 7 sts, p1, k6, sm, k to end.

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Rnd 1 sets position of patt. Cont straight in

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patt until piece meas 10cm (4in).
**Set thumbhole
Next rnd: Patt as set to last 7 sts, work next

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5 sts using scrap yarn, slip sts just worked
back to LH needle and work again using

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SIZE main yarn, k to end.
Cuff circumference: 15cm (6in) ***Cont in patt as set until piece meas
Hand circumference: 19cm (7½in) 18cm (7in).

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Length: 24.5cm (9½in) Set decrease patt
Next rnd: *K1, ssk, patt as set to 3 sts

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YOU WILL NEED before m, k2tog, k1; rep from * to end.

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Cascade Yarns BFL 100% British Next rnd: Patt as set.

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Bluefaced Leicester wool Rep these 2 rnds until 14 sts rem, keeping
(approx 240m per 100g) Braid patt correct for as long as you can.
1 x 100g skein in 23 Blue Fog Next rnd: *K1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1; rep from *

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measurements are given in cm 3.5mm and 4mm double-pointed to end (10 sts).
or circular needles Next rnd: Knit.

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Cable needle Next rnd: *K1, sk2po, k1; rep from * to end
2 stitch markers (6 sts).
Note: Yarn amounts given are based Next rnd: (Sk2po) twice, k rem 2 sts tog,

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on average requirements and are fasten off.
approximate. Thumb

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Pick up 5 sts on either side of scrap yarn

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TENSION and 1 st in gap in between on each side

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22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st (12 sts).
using 4mm needles. Knit until thumb meas 4.5cm (1¾in).
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Next rnd: (K2tog) around (6 sts).
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to obtain correct tension. Next rnd: (K2tog) around (3 sts).
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Next rnd: K3tog, fasten off.

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ABBREVIATIONS
Cr3L = cross 3 left: slip next 2 sts
(k and p) to cn and hold at front, k1 tbl
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from LH needle, slip p st from cn back Chart Key

to LH needle and p it, k1 tbl from cn
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Cr3R = cross 3 right: slip next 2 sts

k
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(k and p) to cn and hold at back, k1 tbl

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from LH needle, bring cn to front, p

slip p st from cn back to LH needle k tbl
and p it, k1 tbl from cn
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Cr3R
For more abbreviations see page 91
Cr3L
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NOSEGAY CUSHION BY SIAN BROWN

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RIGHT MITTEN
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Work as Left Mitten to **

Set thumbhole Cr2R = cross 2 right: sl1 to cn and hold at
Next rnd: Patt 21 sts as set to halfway back, k1, then p1 from cn
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point marker, sm, k2, work next 5 sts using Cr4L = cross 4 left: sl3 to cn and hold at
scrap yarn, slip sts just worked back to LH front, p1, then k3 from cn
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needle and work again using main yarn, Cr4R= cross 4 right: sl1 to cn and hold at
k to end. back, k3, then p1 from cn
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Work as Left Mitten from *** to end. Cr5L= cross 5 left: sl3 to cn and hold at
front, p2, then k3 from cn
TO FINISH Cr5R = cross 5 right: sl2 sts to cn and hold
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Weave in ends. at back, k3, then p2 from cn

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C6F = cable 6 front: sl3 to cn and hold at

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front, k3, then k3 from cn

For more abbreviations see page 91
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NOSEGAY CABLE
Worked over 16 sts and 10 rows
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Row 1 (RS): P6, C2B, C2F, p6.

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Row 2: K5, C2Fp, p2, C2Bp, k5.

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Row 3: P4, Cr2R, C2B, C2F, Cr2L, p4.

Row 4: K3, Cr2L, k1, p4, k1, Cr2R, k3.
Row 5: P2, Cr2R, p1, Cr2R, k2, Cr2L, p1,
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Cr2L, p2.
Row 6: (K2, p1) twice, k1, p2, k1, (p1, k2) twice.
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SIZE Row 7: P2, MB, p1, Cr2R, p1, k2, p1, Cr2L,
40 x 40cm (15¾ x 15¾in) p1, MB, p2.
Row 8: K4, p1, k2, p2, k2, p1, k4.
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YOU WILL NEED Row 9: P4, MB, p2, k2, p2, MB, p4.
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Aran Row 10: K7, p2, k7.
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Worsted 100% Real Shetland wool

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(approx 61m per 50g) CHAIN CABLE

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6 x 50g balls in Flugga White Worked over 12 sts and 12 rows

4mm needles Row 1 (RS): P1, Cr5R, Cr5L, p1.
Cable needle Row 2 and every foll WS row: K the k sts
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Tapestry needle and p the p sts.

5 medium buttons Row 3: Cr4R, p4, Cr4L.
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40 x 40cm cushion pad Row 5: K3, p6, k3.

Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Row 7: Cr4L, p4, Cr4R.
average requirements and are approximate. Row 9: P1, Cr5L, Cr5R, p1.
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Row 11: P3, C6F, p3.

TENSION Row 12: K3, p6, k3.
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22 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st,

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blocked. CUSHION COVER

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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Cast on 76 sts.

to obtain correct tension. Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) to end.
Row 2: (P1, k1) to end.
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ABBREVIATIONS Last 2 rows set m st. Work in m st for

MB = make bobble: (k1, p1) twice into next another 3 rows.
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st, turn, p4, yrn, k4, turn, (k2tog) twice, Beg with a p row, work in st st until piece
turn, p2tog meas approx 30cm (11¾in), ending after
C2F = cable 2 front: sl1 to cn and hold at a RS row.
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front, k1, then k1 from cn Turning row (WS): Knit.

C2B = cable 2 back: sl1 to cn and hold at Front
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back, k1, then k1 from cn Using Charts or written instructions,

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C2Fp = cable 2 front purl: sl1 to cn and work as foll:

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hold at WS, p1, then p1 from cn Row 1 (RS): P10, work row 1 of Chain Cable
C2Bp = cable 2 back purl: sl1 to cn and over next 12 sts, p8, work row 1 of Nosegay
hold at RS, p1, then p1 from cn Cable over next 16 sts, p8, work row 1 of
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Cr2L = cross 2 left: sl1 to cn and hold at Chain Cable over next 12 sts, p10.
front, p1, then k1 from cn Row 2: K10, work row 2 of Chain Cable,
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k8, work row 2 of Nosegay Cable, k8, Row 2: (P1, k1) to end.

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work row 2 of Chain Cable, k10. Row 3: M st 5, (k2tog, yo, m st 14) 4 times,
These 2 rows set the position for the k2tog, yo, m st 5.
cables with rev st st between. Rep rows 1 and 2.

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Cont as set until front meas 40cm (15¾in), Cast off.
ending after a RS row.

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Turning row (WS): Knit. TO FINISH
Overlap Weave in ends and block to measurements

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Beg with a k row, work in st st for 10cm according to yarn band instructions.
(4in), ending after a WS row. Sew up the side seams.
Buttonhole band Sew on the buttons to correspond with

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Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) to end. the buttonholes.

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Nosegay Cable

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Chain Cable Key

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RS: knit, WS: purl

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RS: purl, WS: knit

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MB

RS: C2B, WS: C2Bp

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RS: C2F, WS: C2Fp

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Cr2R

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CR4L

Cr4R
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CABLE THROW BY SIAN BROWN

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Tapestry needle Row 7: Rep row 3.

Crochet hook (for making tassels) Row 9: Rep row 1.
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Row 11: K4, C3B, k2, p1, k2, C3F, k4.
average requirements and are approximate. Row 13: K3, C3B, k3, p1, k3, C3F, k3.
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Row 15: K2, C3B, k4, p1, k4, C3F, k2.

TENSION Row 17: K1, C3B, k5, p1, k5, C3F, k1.
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12 sts and 13 rows to 10cm over st st, blocked. Row 19: C3B, k2, C4B, p1, C4F, k2, C4F.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Row 21: Rep row 3.
to obtain correct tension. Row 22: Rep row 2.
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ABBREVIATIONS CABLE 2
3
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C3B = cable 3 back: sl1 to cn and hold at Worked over 12 sts and 20 rows
back, k2, then k1 from cn Row 1 (RS): P2, C4F, C4B, p2.
C3F = cable 3 front: sl2 to cn and hold at Row 2 and every WS row: K the k sts and
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front, k1, then k2 from cn p the p sts.

C4B = cable 4 back: sl2 to cn and hold at Row 3: P2, k8, p2.
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back, k2, then k2 from cn Row 5: Rep row 1.

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C4Bp = cable 4 back purl: sl2 to cn and Row 7: P2, k2, C4F, k2, p2.
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hold at back, k2, then p2 from cn Row 9: P2, C4B, C4F, p2.
C4F = cable 4 front: sl2 to cn and hold at Row 11: Rep row 3.
front, k2, then k2 from cn Row 13: Rep row 9.
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C4Fp = cable 4 front purl: sl2 to cn and Row 15: C4Bp, C4F, C4Fp.
hold at front, p2, then k2 from cn Row 17: K2, p2, k4, p2, k2.
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SIZE For more abbreviations see page 91 Row 19: C4Fp, C4F, C4Bp.
100 x 125cm (39½ x 49¼in) Row 20: Rep row 2.
CABLE 1
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YOU WILL NEED Worked over 19 sts and 22 rows BLANKET

Scheepjes Namaste 50% wool, Row 1 (RS): K5, C4B, p1, C4F, k5. Cast on 121 sts.
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50% acrylic (approx 85m per 100g) Row 2 and all WS rows: K the k sts and p Knit 12 rows.
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9 x 100g balls in 603 Cobra (603) the p sts as they appear. Set pattern
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7mm needles Row 3: K9, p1, k9. Using Charts or written instructions,
Cable needle Row 5: Rep row 1. work as foll:
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Cable 1 Cable 2 Key

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RS: knit, WS: purl

RS: purl, WS: knit

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C3B
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C3F
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C4B
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C4Bp

C4Fp
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TWISTED ROPES CUSHION BY JO ALLPORT

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Row 1 (RS): K10, p15, work row 1 of Cable 2

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over next 12 sts, p14, work row 1 of Cable 1
over next 19 sts, p14, work row 1 of Cable 2 GEOMETRIC PATTERN
over next 12 sts, p15, k10. Worked over 29 sts and 24 rows

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Row 2: K10, k15, work row 2 of Cable 2, k14, Row 1 (RS): K29.
work row 2 of Cable 1, k14, work row 2 of Row 2: P29.

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Cable 2, k15, k10. Rows 3 and 4: Rep rows 1 and 2.
These 2 rows set the position for the Row 5: K12, p5, k12.

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cables with rev st st between, and 10-st Row 6: P12, k5, p12.
g st edges. Rows 7-10: Rep rows 5 and 6 twice.
Cont as set until work meas approx 120cm Rows 11-16: Rep rows 1 and 2 another 3 times.

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(47¼in), ending after a WS row. Row 17: K3, p5, k13, p5, k3.
Row 18: P3, k5, p13, k5, p3.

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Knit 12 rows. Cast off.

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Rows 19-22: Rep rows 17 and 18 twice.
TO FINISH Rows 23 and 24: Rep rows 1 and 2.
Weave in ends and block according to

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yarn band instructions. Press the edges. CABLE PANEL
Tassels Worked over 28 sts and 26 rows

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Cut yarn for tassels: 52 lengths of 40cm Row 1 (RS): P6, C6F, p4, C6F, p6.

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(15¾in). Row 2: K6, p6, k4, p6, k6.

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Using 2 strands per tassel, attach with a Row 3: P4, (3/2 RPC, 3/2 LPC) twice, p4.
crochet hook to the ends of the throw, Row 4: K4, p3, k4, p6, k4, p3, k4.
13 per end. Row 5: P3, 3/1 RPC, p4, C6B, p4,

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3/1 LPC, p3.
Row 6: K3, p3, k5, p6, k5, p3, k3.

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SIZE Row 7: P2, 3/1 RPC, p5, k6, p5, 3/1 LPC, p2.
45 x 45cm (17¾ x 17¾in) Row 8: K2, p3, k6, p6, k6, p3, k2.
Row 9: P2, 3/1 LPC, p5, k6, p5, 3/1 RPC, p2.

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YOU WILL NEED Row 10: Rep row 6.
Styelcraft Amor 60% acrylic, 40% wool Row 11: P3, 3/1 LPC, p4, C6B, p4, 3/1 RPC, p3.

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(approx 240m per 100g) Row 12: Rep row 4.

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3 x 100g balls in 3754 Berry Row 13: P4, (3/2 LPC, 3/2 RPC) twice, p4.

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4.5mm and 5mm knitting needles Row 14: Rep row 2.
Cable needle Rows 15 and 16: Rep rows 1 and 2.
8 x 2.3cm buttons Row 17: P6, k3, 3/2 LPC, 3/2 RPC, k3, p6.

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Cushion pad, 45 x 45cm Row 18: K6, p3, k2, p6, k2, p3, k6.
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on Row 19: P6, 3/2 LPC, C6B, 3/2 RPC, p6.

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average requirements and are approximate. Row 20: K8, p12, k8.
Row 21: P8, (C6F) twice, p8.
TENSION Row 22: Rep row 20.

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18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over pattern Row 23: P6, 3/2 RPC, C6B, 3/2 LPC, p6.
using 5mm needles. Row 24: Rep row 18.

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28-st Cable Panel meas 11cm wide using Row 25: P6, k3, 3/2 RPC, 3/2 LPC, k3, p6.

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5mm needles. Row 26: Rep row 2.

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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
to obtain correct tension. CUSHION COVER
Using 4.5mm needles, cast on 81 sts.
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ABBREVIATIONS Row 1 (RS): K1, (p1, k1) to end.
3/1 LPC = sl3 to cn and hold at front, p1, Row 2: (P1, k1) to last st, p1.
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then k3 from cn These 2 rows set rib. Cont as set until work
3/1 RPC = sl1 to cn and hold at back, k3, meas 6cm (2½in), ending after a RS row.
then p1 from cn Change to 5mm needles.
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3/2 LPC = sl3 to cn and hold at front, p2, Inc row (WS): P30, (p2, m1p, p1) 7 times,
then k3 from cn p30 (88 sts).
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3/2 RPC = sl2 to cn and hold at back, k3, Set Geometric Patt and Cable Panel
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then p2 from cn Using Charts or written instructions, work

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C6B = cable 6 sts back: sl3 to cn and hold as foll:

at back, k3, then k3 from cn Row 1 (RS): K1, work row 1 of Geometric
C6F = cable 6 sts front: sl3 to cn and hold Pattern over next 29 sts, work row 1 of
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at front, k3, then k3 from cn Cable Panel over next 28 sts, work row 1
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For more abbreviations see page 91 of Geometric Pattern over next 29 sts, k1.
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Row 2: P1, work row 2 of Geometric Cable Panel. ending after a WS row.
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Pattern, work row 2 of Cable Panel, work Cont as set until work meas 90cm (35½in), Buttonhole row (RS): Rib 8, (yo, k2tog,
row 2 of Geometric Pattern over 29 sts, p1. ending after a RS row. rib 7) to last 1 st, rib 1.
These 2 rows set the position of the Dec row (WS): P30, (p1, p2tog, p1) 7 times, Cont in rib until rib section meas 6cm
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patterns: the edge st at both sides p30 (81 sts). (2½in), ending after a RS row.
worked in st st (k on the RS and p on the Set rib Cast off in rib on next WS.
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WS), the next 29 sts worked in Geometric Change to 4.5mm needles and work in
Pattern, and the central 28 sts worked in rib as set earlier until rib meas 3cm (1¼in), TO FINISH
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Block lightly, according to yarn band

Geometric Pattern Key instructions. Overlap the buttonhole band
on top of the button band and put this
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RS: knit central to the back of the cushion, so that

WS: knit the pattern section is central on the front.
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RS: purl Sew the side seams. Weave in ends and

WS: knit attach buttons. Insert cushion pad.
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Cable Pattern
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Key
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RS: knit, WS: purl 3/2 RPC

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RS: purl, WS: knit 3/2 LPC

C6F 3/1 RPC

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ABBREVIATIONS Join to work in the round, taking care not
C4B = cable 4 back: slip next 2 sts to cn to twist sts, and pm to mark beg of rnd.

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and hold at back, k2, k2 from cn Rib rnd: (K1, p1) around.
C4F = cable 4 front: slip next 2 sts to cn Rep rib rnd 4 more times.

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and hold at front, k2, k2 from cn Change to 8mm needle.
For more abbreviations see page 91 Knit 1 rnd.

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Set main pattern
PATTERN NOTES Sizes 1, 3 and 5 only
When slipping stitches, always hold yarn Rnd 1: *Sl1p, (p5, sl1p) 2[3:4] times, pm,

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at back of work. work rnd 1 of Owl Patt over next 12 sts,
Body and Sleeves must end on same rnd pm, (sl1p, p5) twice, sl1p, pm, work rnd 1

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of Owl Patt. Make a note of this rnd so you of Owl Patt over next 12 sts, pm, (sl1p, p5)
can be sure to end on the same rnd and 2[3:4] times, pm for side; rep from *
will know with which rnd to start the Yoke. once more.

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When shaping Yoke, continue working in Sizes 2, 4 and 6 only
Owl Patt until you can no longer complete Rnd 1: *K3, sl1p, (p5, sl1p) 2[3:4] times,

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the pattern, then rep rnd 2 of Owl Patt pm, work rnd 1 of Owl Patt over next 12 sts,

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over rem patt sts as set. pm, (sl1p, p5) twice, sl1p, pm, work rnd 1 of

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Owl Patt over next 12 sts, pm, (sl1p, p5)
OWL PATTERN 2[3:4] times, sl1p, k2, pm for side; rep from
Worked over 12 sts and 16 rnds * once more.

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Rnd 1: P2, C4B, C4F, p2. All sizes
Rnd 2: P2, k8, p2. Rnd 2: *K to m, sm, work rnd 2 of Owl Patt

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SIZES Rnds 3 and 4: As rnd 2. over next 12 sts, sm; rep from * to end of
To fit: S[M:L:XL:2XL:3XL] Rnd 5: As rnd 1. last Owl Patt, k to end.
To fit chest circumference: 86-92[97-102: Rnds 6 and 7: As rnd 2. Rnd 3: K0[3:0:3:0:3], sl1p, (p5, sl1p)

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107-112:117-122:127-132:127-142]cm Rnds 8, 10, 12 and 14: P2, k2, p4, k2, p2. 2[3:4] times, sm, work rnd 3 of Owl Patt
(34-36[38-40:42-44:46-48:50-52:54-56]in) Rnds 9, 11, 13, 15 and 16: As rnd 2. over next 12 sts, sm, (sl1p, p5) twice, sl1p,

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Actual chest: 96[106:116:126:136:146]cm pm, work rnd 3 of Owl Patt over next

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(37¾[41¾:45¾:49½:53½:57½]in) BODY 12 sts, pm, (sl1p, p5) 2[3:4] times, -[sl1p:-:

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Length from underarm: 46cm (18¼in) Using 7mm needle, cast on sl1p:-:sl1p], k0[2:0:2:0:2], sm; rep from *
Length from shoulder: 124[136:148:160:172:184] sts. once more.
66[68:69:70:71:72]cm These 2 rnds set position of garter slip

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(26[26¾:27¼:27½:28:28¼]in) Owl Pattern stitch patt and Owl Patt. Cont in patt as
Sleeve length: 46cm (18¼in) set until piece meas 46cm (18¼in), ending

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Figures in square brackets refer to larger with an odd-numbered rnd.
sizes: where there is only one set of figures Set aside.
this applies to all sizes.

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SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
YOU WILL NEED Using 7mm needle cast on 32 sts. Join to

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New Lanark Chunky 100% wool work in the round, taking care not to twist

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(approx 120m per 100g) sts, and pm to mark beg of rnd.

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6[7:7:8:9:10] x 100g balls in Denim Work 5 rnds in rib as for Body, inc 1 st on
7mm and 8mm circular needles final rnd (33 sts).
7mm and 8mm double-pointed needles Change to 8mm needle.
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(optional) Knit 1 rnd.
Cable needle Set main patt
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Stitch markers Rnd 1: Sl1p, p9, sl1p, pm, work Owl Patt rnd
Stitch holders or scrap yarn 1 over next 12 sts, pm, sl1p, p to end.
Note: Yarn amounts given are based Rnd 2: K to m, sm, work Owl Patt rnd 2
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on average requirements and are over next 12 sts, sm, k to end.

approximate. Keeping Owl Patt correct, rep rnds 1 and 2
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three more times, then rnd 1 again.

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Next rnd (inc): K1, m1L, patt as set

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12 sts and 20 rnds to 10cm over g st using (Owl Patt rnd 10) to end, m1R (35 sts).
8mm needles. Key Cont as set, working inc rnd every
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary 10th[8th:8th:6th:6th:4th] rnd a total of
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knit C4B
to obtain correct tension. 4[7:8:10:12:14] times, taking inc sts into g st
purl C4F
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patt. 41[47:49:53:57:61] sts.

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Cont straight until Sleeve meas 46cm * to end. Neckband

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(18¼in), ending with an odd-numbered rnd. Rnd 4: As rnd 2. Change to 7mm needle. Remove all stitch
Slip 4 sts at beg of rnd and 3 sts at end Rep last 4 rnds 5[4:3:2:1:0] more times. markers except for beg of rnd marker.
of rnd on to a holder (7 sts total). 130[162:186:214:242:270] sts. Sizes 1-5 only
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34[40:42:46:50:54] sts rem for Sleeve. Then rep dec rnd every alt rnd Dec rnd: *K2tog, p1, (k1, p1) 15[15:15:16:17]
Set aside. 7[11:14:21:24] times. 74[74:74:70:74:78] sts. times; rep from * once more.
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Sizes 1-3 only 64[64:64:68:72] sts.

YOKE Next rnd (dec): *Sm, p1, k1, ssk, patt as Size 6 only
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Join Body and Sleeves set to 4 sts before m, k2tog, k1, p1, sm, sl1p, Dec rnd: *K2tog, p1, (k1, p1) 5 times;
Note: Beg and end of rnd will be at back p1, ssk, k2tog, p1, sl1p; rep from * to end. rep from * 5 more times (72 sts).
right shoulder. Slip 4 sts to a holder, pm1, 66[66:66] sts. All sizes
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patt across Body as set to 3 sts before Next rnd: *Sm, p1, k2, patt as set to 3 sts 64[64:64:68:72:72] sts.
side marker, slip these sts and 4 foll sts before m, k2, p1, sm, k1, p1, k2, p1, k1; Rib rnd: (K1, p1) around.
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to a holder (7 sts on holder), pm2, patt as rep from * to end. Rep rib rnd 4 more times.
set across 34[40:42:46:50:54] sts for left All sizes Cast off loosely using 8mm needle.
Sleeve, pm3, patt across Body to last 3 sts, 66[66:66:70:74:78] sts.
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slip these 3 sts to same holder as first 4 sts Back neck elevation (optional) TO FINISH
of rnd (7 sts on holder), pm4, patt across Short row 1 (RS): Patt as set across back Graft underarm sts together and weave
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34[40:42:46:50:54] sts for right Sleeve. and left Sleeve to m3, sm, p1, k1, w&t. in ends. Block to measurements.
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178[202:218:238:258:278] sts: Short row 2 (WS): P1, k1, sm, p1, k1, p to last
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55[61:67:73:79:85] for back and front and 2 sts before m, k1, p1, sm, k1, p1, work each
34[40:42:46:50:54] sts for each Sleeve. rem st in Owl Patt as it appears (k the k
Next rnd: *Sm, p1, k1, patt as set to 2 sts sts and p the p sts), sm (end of Owl Patt),
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before m, k1, p1, sm, k1, p1, k1, patt as set to p to Owl Patt m, sm, work each rem st in
3 sts before m, k1, p1, k1; rep from * to end. Owl Patt as it appears to 2 sts before beg
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Set Yoke decreases of rnd m, p1, k1, sm, sl1p wyif, k1, patt as set
Rnd 1 (dec): *Sm, p1, k1, ssk, patt as set to across right Sleeve to 2 sts before m4, k1,
4 sts before m, k2tog, k1, p1, sm, sl1p, p1, k1, sl1p wyif, sm, k1, p1, w&t.
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ssk, patt as set to 5 sts before m, k2tog, k1, Short row 3 (RS): Patt as set to 1 st before
p1, sl1p, sm; rep from * (dec 8). wrapped st, w&t.
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Rnd 2: *Sm, p1, k2, patt as set to 3 sts Short row 4 (WS): Patt as set by short row
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before m, k2, p1, sm, k1, p1, k2, patt as set to 2 to 1 st before wrapped st, w&t.
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4 sts before m, k2, p1, k1; rep from * to end. Short row 5: Patt as set to end of rnd.
Rnd 3: *Sm, p1, k2, patt as set to 3 sts Note: On next rnd, work wraps tog
before m, k2, p1, sm, sl1p, p1, k2, patt as with wrapped sts in patt.
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UNISEX SWEATER BY LANG YARNS

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C4Fp = sl3 to cn at front of work, p1, PATTERN 4: DIAMOND
then k3 from cn Worked using 3.5mm sts over 24 sts

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C6B = sl3 to cn at back of work, k3, Row 1: P9, k6, p9.
then k3 from cn Row 2 and all WS rows: K the k sts and

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C6Binc = sl3 sts to cn at back of work, p the p sts as they appear.
kfb, k2, then kfb, k2 from cn (inc 2) Row 3: P9, C6B, p9.

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C8B = sl4 to cn at back of work, k4, Row 5: P8, C4Bp, C4Fp, p8.
then k4 from cn Row 7: P7, C4Bp, p2, C4Fp, p7.
For more abbreviations see page 91 Row 9: P6, C4Bp, p4, C4Fp, p6.

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Row 11: P5, C4Bp, p6, C4Fp, p5.
TIP Row 13: P4, C4Bp, p8, C4Fp, p4.

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Pieces made from viscose should be Row 15: P3, C4Bp, p10, C4Fp, p3.
relatively quite short, as they tend to Row 17: P2, C4Bp, p12, C4Fp, p2.
stretch with wear and will grow longer. Row 19: P1, C4Bp, p14, C4Fp, p1.

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Row 21: C4Bp, p16, C4Fp.
PATTERN 1: 2 X 2 RIB Row 23: C4Fp, p16, C4Fp.

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Worked using 3mm needles Row 25: P1, C4Fp, p14, C4Bp, p1.

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Row 1: K1 (edge st), (p1, k2, p1) to last st, Row 27: P2, C4Fp, p12, C4Bp, p2.

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k1 (edge st). Row 29: P3, C4Fp, p10, C4Bp, p3.
This row sets 2 x 2 rib. On subsequent rows Row 31: P4, C4Fp, p8, C4Bp, p4.
k the k sts and p the p sts. Row 33: P5, C4Fp, p6, C4Bp, p5.

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Row 35: P6, C4Fp, p4, C4Bp, p6.
PATTERN 2: MOSS STITCH Row 37: P7, C4Fp, p2, C4Bp, p7.

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SIZES Worked using 3.5mm needles Row 39: P8, C4Fp, C4Bp, p8.
To fit: S[M:L-XL] Row 1: (K1, p1) across. Work rows 1-40 once, then rep rows 3-40.
Actual chest: 104[112:120]cm (41[44:47¼]in) Rows 2 and 4: K the k sts and p the p sts.

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Length: 72cm (28¼in) Row 3: (P1, k1) across. PATTERN 5: INCREASE CABLES
Figures in square brackets refer to larger Rep rows 1-4 to form m st. Worked using 3.5mm needles, starting

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sizes: where there is only one set of figures with 18 sts and inc to 20 sts

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this applies to all sizes. PATTERN 3: CORDED CABLE Note: Inc sts are not counted in st counts

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Worked using 3.5mm needles over 6 sts so count pattern as 18 sts throughout.
YOU WILL NEED Row 1: P2, C2B, p2. Rows 1 and 3: P2, C2B, p2, k6, p2, C2B, p2.
Lang Yarns Aymara 40% alpaca, Row 2: K the k sts and p the p sts as Row 2 and all WS row: K the k sts and

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30% Merino wool, 30% Tencel they appear. p the p sts as they appear.
(approx 135m per 50g) Rep rows 1 and 2.

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11[12:13] x 50g balls in 1057.0021 Pale Blue
3mm and 3.5mm needles Chart 3 Chart 4 Key
3mm short circular needle

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no stitch
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
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24 sts and 33 rows to 10cm over Pattern 2 C4Fp
(m st) using 3.5mm needles.
C6B
24 sts and 33 rows meas 10cm wide and
C6Binc 22
8.5cm long over Pattern 4 (diamond patt)
C8B
using 3.5mm needles.
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27 sts and 33 rows to 10cm over Pattern 6

(broken rib) using 3.5mm needles.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary 24 sts
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Chart 5 Chart 6
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ABBREVIATIONS
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C2B = insert the needle tip into the

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second st on the LH needle in front of the

first st, k this st, then k the first st on the
needle and slip both sts off repeat 10 sts
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C4Bp = sl1 to cn at back of work, k3, then

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Row 5 (inc): P2, C2B, C6Binc, p2, C2B, p2. FRONT

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Rows 7, 9, 11 and 13: P2, C2B, p2, k8, p2, Work as Back until Front meas 64cm
C2B, p2. (25¼in).
BY PAT MENCHINI
Row 15: P2, C2B, p2, C8B, p2, C2B, p2. Next row: Cast off the middle 15[17:19] sts
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Work rows 1-16 once, then rep rows 7-16. and work each side separately, casting off
On last cable row before a dec or cast off, at neck edge as foll: 3 sts once, 2 sts twice
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work as foll: and 1 st 3 times, followed by 1 st after

Cable dec row: P2, C2B, p2, sl4 to cn at 4 more rows.
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back of work, k2tog, k2, now k2tog, k2 Shape shoulders to match Back.
from cn, p2, C2B, p2 (18 sts).
SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
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PATTERN 6: BROKEN RIB Using 3mm needles, cast on 78[90:98] sts.

Worked using 3.5mm needles over Work in Pattern 1 until piece meas 6cm
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10 sts plus 3 (2¼in), ending with a RS row.

Row 1: *(K3, p2) twice; rep from * to last Next row (WS): Purl, dec 5[9:9] sts evenly
3 sts, k3. across. 73[81:89] sts.
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Row 2 and all WS rows: K the k sts and Set main patt
p the p sts as they appear. Change to 3.5mm needles.
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Row 3: (P5, k3, p2) to last 3 sts, p3. Row 1 (RS): K1 (edge st), work row 1 of
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Row 7: (K3, p7) to last 3 sts, k3. 1 of Pattern 5 across next 18 sts, work row
Rows 1-8 form broken rib patt. 1 of Pattern 2 over next 25 sts, work row 1
of Pattern 5 over next 18 sts, work row 1 of
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BACK Pattern 2 over next 5[9:13] sts, k1 (edge st).

Using 3mm needles, cast on Row 2: K1 (edge st), work row 2 of Pattern
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182[194:206] sts. 2 across next 5[9:13] sts, work row 2 of

Work in Pattern 1 for 6cm (2¼in), Pattern 5 across next 18 sts, work row 2 of SIZES
ending with a RS row. Pattern 2 over next 25 sts, work row 2 of To fit chest: 86-91[97-102:107-112:117-
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Next row (WS): Purl, dec 43[45:49] sts Pattern 5 over next 18 sts, work row 2 of 122:127-132:137-142]cm (34-36[38-40:
evenly across. 139[149:157] sts. Pattern 2 over next 5[9:13] sts, k1 (edge st). 42-44:46-48:50-52:54-56]in)
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Set main pattern These 2 rows set pattern placement. Actual chest approx:
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Change to 3.5mm needles. Cont in patt as set and AT THE SAME 100[109:119:127:136:146]cm
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Row 1 (RS): K1 (edge st), work row 1 of TIME shape Sleeve as foll: inc 1 st at each (39½[43:47:50:53½:57½]in)
Pattern 2 over next 9[9:13] sts, work row 1 end of alternately every 8th and 10th row Length to shoulder shaping:
of Pattern 3 over next 6 sts, work row 1 of 13 times. 99[107:115] sts. 63[65:66:67:67:69]cm
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Pattern 4 over next 24 sts, work row 1 of Cont straight until Sleeve meas 44cm (25[25½:26:26½:26½:27]in)
Pattern 5 over next 18 sts, work row 1 of (17¼in). Sleeve length: 46[46:47:48:48:48]cm
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Pattern 6 over next 23[33:33] sts (rep patt Cast off loosely in pattern. (18[18:18½:19:19:19]in)
2[3:3] times and finish with the st after the Figures in square brackets refer to larger
patt rep), work row 1 of Pattern 5 over next TO FINISH sizes: where there is only one set of figures
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18 sts, work row 1 of Pattern 4 over next Close seams, leaving the side seams open this applies to all sizes.
24 sts, work row 1 of Pattern 3 over next 6 at the bottom for the length of the border.
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sts, work row 1 of Pattern 2 over next Neckband YOU WILL NEED
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9[9:13] sts. Using circular needle, pick up 44[46:48] sts Rico Fashion Modern Tweed Light + Soft
Aran 60% wool, 20% polyamide, 20%
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This row sets position of patterns. across Back and 72[74:76] sts across Front.
Cont in patt as now set until Back meas 116[120:124] sts. viscose (approx 95m per 50g ball)
49[48:46]cm (19¼[19:18]in). Purl 1 rnd, then work in Pattern 1 in the rnd 12[12:13:14:14:15] x 50g balls in 01 Cream
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Pm at each end of last row and continue until neckband meas approx 4.5cm (1¾in). 3.75mm, 4mm and 5mm needles
knitting straight until armhole meas Cast off loosely in pattern. Cable needle
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19[20:22]cm (7½[8:8¾]in). Set in Sleeves between markers. Note: Yarn amounts given are based on
Shape shoulders average requirements and are approximate.
Cast off at beg of each row as foll: 6 sts
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10 times and 7 sts 6 times[6 sts twice TENSION

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8 sts twice]. 5mm needles.

Shape neck
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AT THE SAME TIME, when piece meas at to obtain correct tension.

70cm (27½in), cast off the middle
27[29:31]sts and then cast off at neck edge ABBREVIATIONS
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either side on every other row, another mp = pick up and p into back of horizontal
3 sts once and 2 sts once. strand lying before next st
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st just knitted and k into back of it p2tog, patt 33[37:41:45:49:53]. before shaping shoulder.
CRB = slip next 4 sts on to cn and hold at Row 10: Patt 34[38:42:46:50:54], p2, k7,
back of work, TW2, now p2, TW2 from cn p2, k2, p2, k7, p2, patt 34[38:42:46:50:54]. SLEEVES (MAKE 2)

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CRF = slip next 2 sts on to cn and hold at These 10 rows set the centre patt and the With 4mm needles, cast on
front of work, TW2, p2, now TW2 from cn widening of the position of outer twist sts. 33[35:35:37:39:39] sts.

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incFp = increase in next st by purling into Cont widening outer twist sts and Work in rib as on Back for 6cm (2½in),
front, then the back of next st AT THE SAME TIME work CRB over ending after row 1.

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For more abbreviations see page 91 centre 6 sts on every foll 9th row until Next row (WS): Purl, working mp
Back meas 63[65:66:67:67:69]cm 5[5:7:5:5:7] times evenly across.
BACK (25[25½:26:26½:26½:27]in) from lower 38[40:42:42:44:46] sts.

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With 4mm needles, cast on edge, ending after a WS row. Set main patt
85[93:101:109:117:125] sts. Shape shoulders Change to 5mm needles.

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Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) to last st, k1. Cast off 6[7:7:8:9:9] sts loosely at beg of Row 1 (RS): P10[11:12:12:13:14], TW2, p2,
Row 2: K1, (p1, k1) to end. next 8 rows, then 7[6:9:9:8:11] sts at beg TW2, p6, TW2, p2, TW2, p10[11:12:12:13:14].
Rep these 2 rows until work meas 6cm of next 2 rows. Row 2: K10[11:12:12:13:14], p2, k2, p2, k6, p2,

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(2½in), ending after row 1. Slip rem 30[32:34:34:36:38] sts on to k2, p2, k10[11:12:12:13:14].
Next row (WS): P26[30:34:38:42:46], a holder and leave. Rows 3-8: Rep rows 1 and 2 three more

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p10, mp, p27[31:35:39:43:47]. FRONT 42[44:46:46:48:50] sts.

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92[100:108:116:124:132] sts. Work as Back until Front meas Row 9: P12[13:14:14:15:16], CRB, p6, CRF,
Set main patt 14[16:18:18:20:22] rows fewer than Back p12[13:14:14:15:16].
Change to 5mm needles. up to start of shoulder shaping, ending Row 10: K12[13:14:14:15:16], p2, k2, p2, k6,

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Row 1 (RS): P2, TW2, p35[39:43:47:51:55], after a WS row. p2, k2, p2, k to end.
(TW2, p2) 3 times, TW2, Maintaining continuity of patt, work as foll: Over these 10 rows 1 rep of centre patt

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Row 2: K2, p2, k35[39:43:47:51:55], (p2, k2) Next row (RS): Work across Cont in patt, shaping Sleeve by inc
3 times, p2, k35[39:43:47:51:55], p2, k2. 36[39:42:46:49:52] sts, turn. 1 st at each end of next row, then

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Rows 3-8: Rep rows 1-2 another 3 times. Cont on this group of sts for left half of neck. on every foll 4th row until there are
Row 9: P2, TW2, p35[39:43:47:51:55], CRB, Work 5 rows dec 1 st at neck edge on 48[56:60:76:84:86] sts, then on every foll

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Row 10: As row 2. Work 8[10:12:12:14:16] rows straight, ending 68[74:78:84:88:92] sts.

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These 10 rows set basic centre patt. at side edge. Work straight until Sleeve meas
Cont in patt until work meas approx Shape shoulders 46[46:47:48:48:48]cm (18[18:18½:19:19:19]in),
43[43:44:44:46:46]cm Cast off 6[7:7:8:9:9] sts at beg of next row ending after a WS row.

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(17[17:17½:17½:18:18]in), ending after row 10. and 3 foll alt rows. Cast off loosely.
Set yoke patt Work 1 row straight.

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Row 1 (RS): Patt 37[41:45:49:53:57], p2tog, Cast off rem 7[6:9:9:8:11] sts. NECKBAND
TW2, incFp, p1, TW2, p2, TW2, p1, incFp, With RS facing, slip next Join left shoulder.
TW2, p2tog, patt 37[41:45:49:53:57]. 20[22:24:24:26:28] sts (centre sts) on With 3.75mm needles,

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Note: Stitch count remains the same a stitch holder and leave. k30[32:34:34:36:38] sts from Back holder,
throughout: 2 sts are inc’d and 2 sts are Neatly rejoin yarn at neck edge and dec 0[2:3:3:4:5] sts evenly across, pick up

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dec’d on every RS row. work to end of row. and k18[19:21:21:22:24] sts evenly down left

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p2, k2, p2, k3, p2, patt 38[42:46:50:54:58].
Row 3: Patt 36[40:44:48:52:56], p2tog,
TW2, incFp, p2, TW2, p2, TW2, p2, incFp,
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TW2, p2tog, patt 36[40:44:48:52:56].
Row 4: Patt 37[41:45:49:53:57], p2, k4,
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p2, k2, p2, k4, p2, patt 37[41:45:49:53:57].

Row 5: Patt 35[39:43:47:51:55], p2tog,
TW2, incFp, p3, TW2, p2, TW2, p3, incFp,
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TW2, p2tog, patt 35[39:43:47:51:55].

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p2, k2, p2, k5, p2, patt 36[40:44:48:52:56].

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TW2, incFp, p4, TW2, p2, TW2, p4, incFp,

TW2, p2tog, patt 34[38:42:46:50:54].
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side of neck, k20[22:24:24:26:28] sts from

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Front, dec 0[2:3:3:4:5] sts evenly across,

finally pick up and k19[20:22:22:23:25] sts Cdec = cable decrease: slip next 2 sts on
evenly up right side of neck. to cn and place behind next 2 sts on LH
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87[89:95:95:99:105] sts. needle, (k next st tog with next st on cable

Purl 1 row. needle) twice
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Change to 4mm needles and, beg with T3B = twist 3 back: slip next st on to cn and
row 1, work 6 rows in rib as on Back. hold at back of work, k2, then p1 from cn
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Cast off in rib, working firmly around the T3F = twist 3 front: slip next 2 sts on to
front corners of neck. cn and hold at front of work, p1, then k2
from cn
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Omitting ribbing, press work lightly on
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WS following any care instructions on the DIAMOND PANEL

yarn band. Join right shoulder and edges Worked over 12 sts
of Neckband. Stitch cast-off edges of Row 1: P3, T3B, T3F, p3.
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Sleeve to upper side edges of Back and Row 2: K3, p2, k2, p2, k3.
Front. Join side and Sleeve seams. Row 3: P2, T3B, p2, T3F, p2.
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Press seams. Row 4: K2, p2, k4, p2, k2.

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Row 5: P1, T3B, p4, T3F, p1.

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Row 6: K1, p2, k6, p2, k1.

Row 7: T3B, p6, T3F.
Row 8: P2, k8, p2.
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Row 9: T3F, p6, T3B.

Row 10: K1, p2, k6, p2, k1.
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SIZES Row 11: P1, T3F, p4, T3B, p1.

To fit age: 6-12[12-18:18-24]mths Row 12: K2, p2, k4, p2, k2.
To fit chest: 46-51[51-56:56-61]cm Row 13: P2, T3F, p2, T3B, p2.
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(18-20[20-22:22-24]in) Row 14: K3, p2, k2, p2, k3.

Actual measurement at underarm: Row 15: P3, T3F, T3B, p3.
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61[66:71]cm (24[26:28]in) Row 16: K4, p4, k4.

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Sleeve length: 18[23:26]cm (7[9:10¼]in) Row 17: P4, C4B, p4.

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Full length, measured from back of neck: Row 18: K4, p4, k4.
33[37:43]cm (13[14½:17]in) These 18 rows form patt and are repeated.
Figures in square brackets refer to larger
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sizes: where there is only one set of figures BACK

this applies to all sizes. Using 3.75mm needles cast on
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82[88:94] sts.
YOU WILL NEED Row 1 (RS): P3[6:9], (k4, p3, k2, p3)
Rico Baby Dream Tweed DK 6 times, k4, p3[6:9].
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40% polyamide, 38% acrylic, 17% viscose Row 2: K3[6:9], (p4, k3, p2, k3) 6 times,
(approx 145m per 50g) p4, k3[6:9].
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3[4:4] x 50g balls in 002 Moss Row 3: P3[6:9], (C4B, p3, k2, p3) 6 times,
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3.25mm, 3.75mm and 4mm needles C4B, p3[6:9].

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Cable needle Row 4: K3[6:9], (p4, k3, p2, k3) 6 times,

Stitch holders p4, k3[6:9].
6[6:7] x buttons, 1.1cm diameter Rows 5-8: Rep rows 1 and 2 twice.
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Note: Yarn amounts given are based Row 9: P3[6:9], (C4B, p3, k2, p3) 6 times,
on average requirements and are C4B, p3[6:9].
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approximate. Row 10: K3[6:9], (p4, k3, p2, k3) 6 times,

p4, k3[6:9].
TENSION Change to 4mm needles.
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22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using Set cable panel patt
4mm needles. Row 1: P3[6:9], (k4, p4, work row 1 of
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Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Diamond Panel, p4) 3 times, k4, p3[6:9].
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to obtain correct tension. Row 2: K3[6:9], (p4, k4, work row 2 of

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Diamond Panel, k4) 3 times, p4, k3[6:9].

ABBREVIATIONS Row 3: P3[6:9], (k4, p4, work row 3 of
C4B = cable 4 back: slip next 2 sts on to Diamond Panel, p4) 3 times, k4, p3[6:9].
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cn and hold at back of work, k2, then k2 Row 4: K3[6:9], (p4, k4, work row 4 of
from cn Diamond Panel, k4) 3 times, p4, k3[6:9].
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Row 5: P3[6:9], (C4B, p4, work row 5 of RIGHT FRONT These 2 rows form the rib.

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Diamond Panel, p4) 3 times, C4B, p3[6:9]. Using 3.75mm needles cast on Work a further 3 rows.
Row 6: K3[6:9], (p4, k4, work row 6 of 39[42:45] sts. Cast off in rib.
Diamond Panel, k4) 3 times, p4, k3[6:9]. Row 1 (RS): P1, k4, p3, (k4, p3, k2, p3)

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These 6 rows set the Diamond Panel and twice, k4, p3[6:9]. BUTTON BAND
form the 4-st cable panel patt. Row 2: K3[6:9], (p4, k3, p2, k3) twice, With RS facing and using 3.25mm needles,

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Keeping panels correct, work in patt until p4, k3, p4, k1. pick up and k66[78:90] sts along front
Back meas 32[36:42]cm (12½[14:16½]in) Row 3: P1, C4B, p3, (C4B, p3, k2, p3) edge of Left Front, including Neckband.

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from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row. twice, C4B, p3[6:9]. Row 1: P2, (k2, p2) to end.
Shape shoulders Row 4: K3[6:9], (p4, k3, p2, k3) twice, Row 2: K2, (p2, k2) to end.
Cast off 12[13:14] sts at beg of next 4 rows. p4, k3, p4, k1. These 2 rows form the rib.

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Leave rem 34[36:38] sts on a spare needle. Rows 5-8: Rep rows 1 and 2 twice. Work a further 3 rows.
Row 9: P1, C4B, p3, (C4B, p3, k2, p3) Cast off in rib.

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LEFT FRONT twice, C4B, p3[6:9].
Using 3.75mm needles cast on Row 10: K3[6:9], (p4, k3, p2, k3) twice, BUTTONHOLE BAND
39[42:45] sts. p4, k3, p4, k1. With RS facing and using 3.25mm needles

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Row 1 (RS): P3[6:9], (k4, p3, k2, p3) twice, Change to 4mm needles. pick up and k66[78:90] sts along front
k4, p3, k4, p1. Set cable panel patt edge of Right Front including Neckband.

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Row 2: K1, p4, k3, (p4, k3, p2, k3) twice, Row 1: P1, k4, p3, k4, p4, work row 1 Row 1: P2, (k2, p2) to end.

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p4, k3[6:9]. of Diamond Panel, p4, k4, p3[6:9]. Row 2: K2, (p2, k2) to end.

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Row 3: P3[6:9], (C4B, p3, k2, p3) twice, Row 2: K3[6:9], p4, k4, work row 2 These 2 rows form the rib.
C4B, p3, C4B, p1. of Diamond Panel, k4, p4, k3, p4, k1. Buttonhole row: Rib 2[3:2], work 2tog, yo,
Row 4: K1, p4, k3, (p4, k3, p2, k3) twice, Row 3: P1, k4, p3, k4, p4, work row 3 * rib 10[12:12], work 2tog, yo; rep from * to

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p4, k3[6:9]. of Diamond Panel, p4, k4, p3[6:9]. last 2[3:2] sts, rib 2[3:2].
Rows 5-8: Rep rows 1 and 2 twice. Row 4: K3[6:9], p4, k4, work row 4 Work a further 2 rows in rib.

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Row 9: P3[6:9], (C4B, p3, k2, p3) twice, of Diamond Panel, k4, p4, k3, p4, k1. Cast off in rib.
C4B, p3, C4B, p1. Row 5: P1, C4B, p3, C4B, p4, work row 5
Row 10: K1, p4, k3, (p4, k3, p2, k3) twice, of Diamond Panel, p4, C4B, p3[6:9]. SLEEVES (MAKE 2)

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p4, k3[6:9]. Row 6: K3[6:9], p4, k4, work row 6 of Using 3.75mm needles cast on
Change to 4mm needles. Diamond Panel, k4, p4, k3, p4, k1. 42[46:50] sts.

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Set cable panel patt These 6 rows set the Diamond Panel Row 1 (RS): P2[4:6], k2, p3, (k4, p3, k2, p3)

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Row 1: P3[6:9], k4, p4, work row 1 and form the 4-st cable panel patt. twice, k4, p3, k2, p2[4:6].

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of Diamond Panel, p4, k4, p3, k4, p1. Keeping panels correct, work in patt Row 2: K2[4:6], p2, k3, (p4, k3, p2, k3)
Row 2: K1, p4, k3, p4, k4, work row 2 until Right Front meas 27[31:37]cm twice, p4, k3, p2, k2[4:6].
of Diamond Panel, k4, p4, k3[6:9]. (10½[12¼:14½]in) from cast-on edge, Row 3: P2[4:6], k2, p3, (C4B, p3, k2, p3)

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Row 3: P3[6:9], k4, p4, work row 3 ending with a WS row. twice, C4B, p3, k2, p2[4:6].
of Diamond Panel, p4, k4, p3, k4, p1. Shape neck Row 4: K2[4:6], p2, k3, (p4, k3, p2, k3)

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Row 4: K1, p4, k3, p4, k4, work row 4 Next row: K10[11:12] and leave these sts twice, p4, k3, p2, k2[4:6].
of Diamond Panel, k4, p4, k3[6:9]. on a st holder, patt to end. 29[31:33] sts. Rows 5-8: Rep rows 1 and 2 twice.
Row 5: P3[6:9], C4B, p4, work row 5 Next row: Patt to end. Row 9: P2[4:6], k2, p3, (C4B, p3, k2, p3)

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of Diamond Panel, p4, C4B, p3, C4B, p1. Next row: K2tog, patt to end. twice, C4B, p3, k2, p2[4:6].
Row 6: K1, p4, k3, p4, k4, work row 6 of Rep the last 2 rows 4 times. 24[26:28] sts. Row 10: K2[4:6], p2, k3, (p4, k3, p2, k3)

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Diamond Panel, k4, p4, k3[6:9]. Work straight until Right Front meas same twice, p4, k3, p2, k2[4:6].

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These 6 rows set the Diamond Panel and as Back to shoulder, ending with a RS row. Change to 4mm needles.
Shape shoulder Set cable panel patt

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form the 4-st cable panel patt.
Keeping panels correct, work in patt Next row: Cast off 12[13:14] sts, patt to end. Row 1: P7[9:11], k4, p4, work row 1
until Left Front meas 27[31:37]cm Work 1 row. of Diamond Panel, p4, k4, p7[9:11].
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(10½[12¼:14½]in) from cast-on edge, Cast off rem 12[13:14] sts. Row 2: K7[9:11], p4, k4, work row 2
ending with a WS row. of Diamond Panel, k4, p4, k7[9:11].
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Shape neck Row 3: P7[9:11], k4, p4, work row 3

Next row: Patt 29[31:33] and turn, Join shoulder seams. of Diamond Panel, p4, k4, p7[9:11].
leaving rem 10[11:12] sts on st holder. With RS facing and using 3.25mm Row 4: K7[9:11], p4, k4, work row 4
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Next row: Patt to end. needles, place 10[11:12] sts from Right of Diamond Panel, k4, p4, k7[9:11].
Next row: Patt to last 2 sts, skpo. Front st holder on to needle, pick up Row 5: P7[9:11], C4B, p4, work row 5
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Rep the last 2 rows 4 times. 24[26:28] sts. and k15 sts up Right Front neck edge, of Diamond Panel, p4, C4B, p7[9:11].
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Work straight until Left Front meas same k34[36:38] sts from Back neck, pick up Row 6: K7[9:11], p4, k4, work row 6
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as Back to shoulder, ending with a ws row. and k15 sts down Left Front neck edge, of Diamond Panel, k4, p4, k7[9:11].
Shape shoulder k10[11:12] sts from Left Front st holder. These 6 rows set the Diamond Panel
Next row: Cast off 12[13:14] sts, patt to end. 84[88:92] sts. and form the 4-st cable panel patt.
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Work 1 row. Row 1: P3, (k2, p2) to last 5 sts, k2, p3. Keeping panels correct, work as foll:
Row 2: K3, (p2, k2) to last 5 sts, p2, k3. Inc row: P3, m1, patt to last 3 sts, m1, p3.
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POKE ME BY DROPS DESIGN

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Patt 5[7:7] rows.

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Rep the last 6[8:8] rows 4[5:6] times,

then work inc row again. 54[60:66] sts. ABBREVIATIONS
Work straight until Sleeve meas brk1 = brioche knit 1: knit the slipped stitch
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18[23:26]cm (7[9:10¼]in) from cast-on and the yarn over across it together
edge, ending with a WS row. pbf = p into the back and front leg of next
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Cast off. st (inc 1)

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Mark depth of armholes 13[14:15]cm PATTERN NOTE
(5[5½:6]in) down from shoulder seam Three different-sized cacti are worked
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at each side edge. in seed st, English rib (also known as

Sew in Sleeves between markers. brioche stitch) and garter stitch. All cacti
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Join side and Sleeve seams. are worked back and forth. English rib is
Sew on buttons. worked as foll: on each row a yarn over
is made before the next stitch is slipped
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pwise, then the following stitch is worked

so the yo sits across the slipped stitch. On
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the next stitch the yo and slipped stitch

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brioche knit 1 or brk1.

SMALL CACTUS WITH

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SEED STITCH
Using A, cast on 40 sts.
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SIZES Row 1: (K1, p1) to end.

Small Row 2: (P1, k1) to end.
Height: approx 9cm (3½in) These 2 rows set seed st. Cont as set until
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Circumference: approx 19cm (7½in) piece meas 9cm (3½in).

Medium Break yarn, fold it double for extra
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Height: approx 12cm (4¾in) strength and thread through all sts.
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Circumference: approx 17cm (63/4in) Pull tightly and fasten off well.
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Large
Height: approx 14cm (5½in) TO FINISH
Circumference: approx 20cm (8in) Sew side seam edge to edge. Tack a
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double strand around the cast-on edge,

YOU WILL NEED fill the cactus with stuffing, pull together
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Drops Merino Extra Fine 100% wool at the bottom and fasten the strands well.
(approx 105m per 50g) Place the cactus in a small terracotta pot.
Small
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1 x 50g ball in 26 Pistachio (A) MEDIUM CACTUS WITH

Medium ENGLISH RIB
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1 x 50g ball in 31 Forest Green (B) Using B, cast on 12 sts.

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Large Row 1 (RS): Knit.

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1 x 50g ball in 18 Green (C) Row 2: P1, (pbf) 11 times (23 sts).
Small amount in 30 Mustard (D) Set English rib
All sizes Row 1 (RS): (K1, yo, sl1p) to last st, k1.
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4mm needles Row 2: (Yo, sl1p, brk1) to last st, yo, sl1p.
Polyester toy stuffing Row 3: (Brk1, yo, sl1p) to last 2 sts (a yarn
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Small terracotta pots approx 6cm (2¼in) over and a slipped st), brk1 (working these
tall and 6cm (2¼in) in in diameter 2 sts tog).
Note: Yarn amounts given are based Rep rows 2 and 3 until piece meas 12cm
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on average requirements and are (4¾in), ending with a RS row.

approximate. Next row (WS): Purl.
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Next row (dec): K1, (k2tog) to end (12 sts).

TENSION
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21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using strength and thread through all sts.
4mm needles Pull tightly and fasten off well.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary
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to obtain correct tension. TO FINISH

Sew side seam edge to edge in the
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outermost loop of the outermost stitch.

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Tack a double strand around the cast-on
edge, fill the cactus with stuffing, pull Do not join. Working back and forth across
together at the bottom and fasten the needle in rows to establish back neck

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strands well. Place the cactus in a small opening, proceed as foll:
terracotta pot. Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.

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Row 2: Rep last row for seed st patt
LARGE CACTUS WITH once more.

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GARTER STITCH Row 3 (buttonhole row): Patt across 2 sts,
You will work 1 large part, 1 small part and cast off 2 sts, patt to end of row.
a flower, which are sewn together at the Row 4: Work in patt, casting on 2 sts over

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end. The flower goes on the small part. cast off sts.
Set lace patt

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LARGE PART Work lace patt as foll. Bracketed
Using C, cast on 29 sts. instructions are also shown in Chart I.
Knit every row until piece meas 10cm (4in). Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) twice, (p1, k2, yo, k1,

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Cast off. yo, k2) 7[8:8] times, p1, (p1, k1) twice.
Sew the cast-on and cast-off edges 65[73:73] sts.

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loop of the outermost stitch. and p all p sts as they appear to last 4 sts,

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Tack a double strand around the whole (p1, k1) twice.
of one side, pull together at the top and Row 3: (K1, p1) twice, (p1, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3)
fasten the strands well. Fill with stuffing 7[8:8] times, p1, (p1, k1) twice. 79[89:89] sts.

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and sew together the other side in the Row 5: (K1, p1) twice, (p1, k4, yo, k1, yo, k4)
same way. 7[8:8] times, p1, (p1, k1) twice.

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SIZES 93[105:105] sts.
SMALL PART To fit age: 6[12:18]mths Row 7: (K1, p1) twice, (p1, k5, yo, k1, yo, k5)
Using C, cast on 18 sts. To fit chest measurement: 43[45.5:48]cm 7[8:8] times, p1, (p1, k1) twice.

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Knit 20 rows (10 g st ridges). (17[18:19]in) 107[121:121] sts.
Cast off. Finished chest: 53.5[56:58.5]cm Row 9: (K1, p1) twice, (p1, yo, ssk, k4, yo, k1,

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Sew together and fill with stuffing in the (21[22:23]in) yo, k4, k2tog, yo) 7[8:8] times, p1, (p1, k1)

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Part to the Large Part with a couple of sizes: where there is only one set of figures Row 11: (K1, p1) twice, (p2, yo, ssk, k4, yo,
stitches at the bottom edge. this applies to all sizes. k1, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, p1) 7[8:8] times, p1,
(p1, k1) twice. 135[153:153] sts.

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FLOWER YOU WILL NEED Row 12 (WS): Cast off 4 sts, k all k sts and
Using D, cast on 3 sts. Bernat Softee Baby 100% acrylic (approx p all p sts as they appear to last 4 sts,

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Row 1: K1, yo, k1, yo, k1 (5 sts). 331m per 140g) (p1, k1) twice. 131[149:149] sts.
Row 2: Knit, working yarn overs from 2[2:2] x 140g balls Join sts in rnd, pm on first st.
previous row tbl to avoid holes. Dress is shown in 30045 Gray Marl and Note: Rem rnds are worked with RS facing.

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Row 3: K1, (yo, k1) to end (9 sts). 54004 Little Red Wagon Rnd 13: (K1, p1) twice, (k1, p2, yo, ssk, k9,
Row 4: As row 2. 4mm circular needle 74cm long k2tog, yo, p2) 7[8:8] times, p1.

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Row 5: (Pass 2nd st over 1st st on needle) Stitch marker Rnd 14 and alt rnds: (P1, k1) twice, k all k sts

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until there is 1 st left on needle. Stitch holders and p all p sts as they appear to end of rnd.

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Break yarn, pull it through last st and pull 1 x button Rnd 15: (K1, p1) twice, (k2, p2, yo, ssk, k7,
tight into a small ball. Tack a strand around Note: Yarn amounts given are based on k2tog, yo, p2, k1) 7[8:8] times, p1.
the opening, pull tight and fasten well. average requirements and are approximate. Rnd 17: (K1, p1) twice, (k3, p2, yo, ssk, k5,
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Sew the flower on to the end of the Small k2tog, yo, p2, k2) 7[8:8] times, p1.
Part. Place the cactus in a small TENSION Rnd 19: (K1, p1) twice, (k4, p2, yo, ssk, k3,
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terracotta pot. 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st. k2tog, yo, p2, k3) 7[8:8] times, p1.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary Rnd 21: (K1, p1) twice, (k5, p2, yo, ssk, k1,
Pattern Drops Extra 0-1387 to obtain correct tension. k2tog, yo, p2, k4) 7[8:8] times, p1.
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Rnd 23: (K1, p1) twice, (k6, yo, p2, yo, sl1,
ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 91 k2tog, psso, yo, p2, yo, k5) 7[8:8] times, p1.
25

145[165:165] sts.
PATTERN NOTE
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Rnd 25: (K1, p1) twice, (k8, p5, k7)

26

Dress is worked in one piece from neck 7[8:8] times, p1.

edge down. Rnd 27: (K1, p1) twice, (k9, yo, p3, yo, k8)
7[8:8] times, p1. 159[181:181] sts.
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DRESS Rnd 29: (K1, p1) twice, (k11, p1, k10)

t

Beg at neck edge, cast on 51[57:57] sts. 7[8:8] times, p1.

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PATTERNS
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Rnd 30: (K1, p1) twice, k to end of rnd. Rnd 37: K7, m1, *p1, m1, k13, m1; rep from * Cast off in patt.
3

Sizes 2 and 3 only to last 7 sts, p1, m1, k6. 208[224:224] sts.
Next rnd: (P1, k1) twice, k all k sts and p all Rnd 38: K8, *p1, k15; rep from * to last TO FINISH
p sts as they appear to end of rnd. 8 sts, p1, k7; rep last rnd until work meas Sew sleeve edging seam. Sew cast-off sts
4

Next rnd: (K1, p1) twice, k to end of rnd. 18[19:21.5]cm (7[(7½:8½]in) from marker. from 12th row of yoke in position on WS.
Rep last 2 rnds 1[3] more times. Next rnd: K8, move marker on next st to Sew button in position to correspond
5
2

All sizes indicate beg of rnd and proceed as foll: to buttonhole.

Divide for sleeves Edging (see Chart II)
6

Skip first 25[30:30] sts, slip next Rnd 1: *P1, k5, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5;
33[35:35] sts on to stitch holder for left rep from * around.
sleeve, skip next 47[55:55] sts, slip next Rnd 2 and alt rnds: *P1, k15; rep from *
7

33[35:35] sts on to stitch holder for right around.

sleeve, leave rem 21[26:26] sts on circular Rnd 3: *P1, k4, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k4;
3
8

needle and proceed as foll across rem rep from * around.

93[111:111] sts for skirt. Pm at end of rnd. Rnd 5: *P1, k3, (k2tog, yo) twice, k1,
Size 1 only (yo, ssk) twice, k3; rep from * around.
9

Next rnd: (K1, p1) twice, *k8, m1; rep from * Rnd 7: *P1, k2, (k2tog, yo) twice, k3,
to last st, k1 (104 sts). (yo, ssk) twice, k2; rep from * around.
10

Sizes 2 and 3 only Rnd 9: *P1, k1, (k2tog, yo) 3 times, k1,
4

Next rnd: (K1, p1) twice, k to last st, (yo, ssk) 3 times, k1; rep from * around.
11

inc 1 st in last st. 112[112] sts. Rnd 11: As rnd 7.

All sizes Rnd 13: *P1, k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k3;
Skirt waistband rep from * around.
12

Rnd 1: *P1, k1; rep from * around. Rnd 15: *P1, k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1,
Rnd 2: *K1, p1; rep from * around. k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2; rep from * around.
5
13

Rnds 3-6: Rep rnds 1 and 2 twice more. Rnd 17: *P1, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, sl1, k2tog,
Set skirt shaping psso, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1.
Rnd 1: K4, m1, *p1, m1, k7, m1; rep from * to Rnd 18: As rnd 2.
14

last 4 sts, p1, m1, k3. 130[140:140] sts. Rnd 19: *K1, p1; rep from * around.
Rnds 2-12: K5, *p1, k9; rep from * to last Rnd 20: *P1, k1; rep from * around.
15

5 sts, p1, k4. Rnds 21-24: Rep last 2 rnds twice more for
6

Rnd 13: K5, m1, *p1, m1, k9, m1; rep from * to seed st patt.
16

last 5 sts, p1, m1, k4. 156[168:168] sts. Cast off in patt.
Rnds 14-24: K6, *p1, k11; rep from * to last Sleeve edging
6 sts, p1, k5. With RS facing, k33[35:35] from sleeve st
17

Rnd 25: K6, m1, *p1, m1, k11, m1; rep from * holder. Do not join. Working back and forth
to last 6 sts, p1, m1, k5. 182[196:196] sts. across needle in rows, proceed as foll:
7
18

Rnds 26-36: K7, *p1, k13; rep from * to last Row 1 (WS): *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
7 sts, p1, k6. Rep last row for seed st patt 4 more times.
19

Chart 1 Chart 2
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Key
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Knit on RS rows. k2tog

Purl on WS rows. ssk
27

Purl on RS rows. yo
Knit on WS rows. Sl1, K2tog, psso
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STOCKISTS ABBREVIATIONS
k knit psso pass slipped stitch over
BERNAT LANG YARNS p purl pwise purlwise
Wool Warehouse W: langyarns.com alt alternative rem remain/ing
beg begin/ning rep repeat
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ch chain rev st st
reverse stocking stitch
W: yarnspirations.com LAUREN ASTON cm centimetre/s (RS purl, WS knit)
DESIGNS cn cable needle rnd round
BLACKER YARNS W: laurenastondesigns.com cont continue RS/WS right side/wrong side
W: blackeryarns.co.uk dc double crochet skpo slip one, knit one,
NEW LANARK dec decrease pass the slipped stitch
CASCADE YARNS W: newlanark.org dpn(s) double-pointed over (decrease 1)
W: cascadeyarns.com needle(s) sk2po slip one, knit two
NORTHERN YARN foll follows/following together, pass
COOP KNITS W: northernyarn.co.uk g gramme/s slipped stitch over
g st garter stitch (decrease 2)
Fyberspates
(every row knit) s2kpo slip two stitches
W: fyberspates.com RICO in inch/es one at a time knitwise,
E: [email protected] inc increase knit one, pass two
DROPS DESIGN W: rico-design.de k2tog knit two stitches slipped stitches over
Wool Warehouse together (decrease 1) (decrease 2)
W: garnstudio.com ROWAN k3tog knit three stitches sp2po slip one purlwise,
W: woolwarehouse.co.uk E: [email protected] together (decrease 2) purl two together,
W: knitrowan.com kfb knit into front and pass slipped stitch
EDEN COTTAGE YARNS back of next stitch over (decrease 2)
(increase 1) sl st slip stitch
W: edencottageyarns.co.uk SCHEEPJES
kwise knitwise sl1 slip one stitch
W: scheepjes.com
LH left hand sl1p slip one stitch
ERIKA KNIGHT RH right hand purlwise
Selected Yarns STYLECRAFT m marker sm slip marker
W: selected-yarns.com W: stylecraft-yarns.co.uk m1 make 1 stitch: pick up ssk slip next two
the bar between 2 sts stitches one at a
THE FIBRE CO UIST WOOL and knit it (increase 1) time, knitwise, to
W: thefibreco.com W: uistwool.com m1L pick up the bar right hand needle,
between 2 sts from insert tip of left hand
JAMIESON & SMITH WENSLEYDALE front to back, then needle through both
LONGWOOL knit it tbl (increase 1) stitches and knit them
W: shetlandwoolbrokers.
SHEEP SHOP m1p make 1 purlwise together (decrease 1)
co.uk (increase 1) st(s) stitch(es)
W: wensleydalelong
m1R pick up the bar st st stocking stitch
JOHN ARBON TEXTILES wool.co.uk
between 2 sts from (RS knit, WS purl)
W: jarbon.com back to front, then tbl through back loop
YARNTELIER knit into front of it tog together
KING COLE W: yarntelier.com (increase 1) tr treble crochet
E: [email protected] meas measures w&t wrap and turn
mm millimetre/s wyib with yarn in the back
W: kingcole.com
m st moss stitch wyif with yarn in the front
ndl needle yf yarn forward
p2tog purl two stitches yfrn yarn forward and
together (decrease 1) round needle
p3tog purl three stitches yo yarn over
together (decrease 2) yrn yarn round needle
patt pattern y2rn yarn twice round
pm place marker needle

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 Purl About Town
LAURA ‘PURL PRINCESS’ PARKINSON GETS FUZZY OVER HER HAND
KNITS AND WONDERS HOW SHE CAN STOP A PLAGUE OF PILLING

fluff congregated over my tummy. What satisfying to pull off when I notice them,
had I done to deserve this plague of fluff but I do worry that my underarms may end
and how could I stop it? up bald with this loss of fibre in each wear.
Pilling is caused by friction when you The only solution to avoid pilling
wear any item made of yarn, and wool completely is to leave your hand knits
especially. Any time your arm moves up untouched in sealed plastic bags, or when
and down on a jumper or your gloves wearing them to remain completely still
come in and out of your pocket you’re for the whole day. Both options aren’t
creating friction. This gathers up the particularly realistic or in the spirit of
fibres, forcing them together into little, enjoying your hard work in knitting the
almost felted, mounds and a pill is born. thing in the first place. But there are a few
A few years back I proudly wore a newly I find the most common pilling location things you can realistically do to reduce
knitted jumper to a yarn show. This is the on my hand-knitted jumpers is under the pilling. Soft and natural fibres tend to pill
perfect place to go if you’re looking to be arms, where I am always finding little felted faster than acrylic ones, and long fibres
complimented on your hand knits and, Swiss rolls of fibre. These are actually quite with a high twist are less likely to pill. It’s
sure enough, as I wandered among the also harder to notice pilling on garter
stalls, I was given many lovely comments stitch than on flat stocking stitch, because
on my handiwork. A particularly interested MUST WATCH: the fluff has more places to hide in the
person asked me what yarn I had used If you’re interested in learning more garter ridges than on the flat surface of
for the jumper. I explained that it was a about pilling or would like to see Angelica stocking stitch. But where’s the fun in only
gorgeous Wensleydale, which had such Huston in a seriously weird wool-related wearing high-twist, garter stitch acrylic
a great finish to the fabric that I believed video, check out the What is Pilling page knits for the rest of your life?
it wouldn’t even pill. I remember them at woolmark.com If you can’t prevent pilling, another
looking at me with that knowing, almost solution is to treat it when it occurs. One
sad look – the kind a parent of a rowdy MUST HAVE: of my favourite things to do on boring
toddler gives a moaning expectant mum My most trusted tool for de-pilling work calls is to meditatively pull fuzzy
who believes that the hard part is nearly large items is the Gleener, which has balls off my knitting, resulting in little
over. Of course, the jumper did pill. Just interchangeable heads for different fabrics mountains of floof at the end of the call.
a few wears later bobbles popped up and is gentle enough for your handknits. This is the simplest treatment and works
all over my chest, little wool sausages Available from your local yarn shop or at for small items, but is time consuming
gathered under my arms and clouds of lakeland.co.uk when it comes to bigger knits. There are
a plethora of tools out there ranging from
battery-powered shavers that cut the pills
off to pumice stones that gently drag them
from your garment. These are both good
options where you have a lot of fabric to
treat and they work quickly, leaving your
items looking good as new. The only thing
to watch out for is that regular de-pilling
of knitting fabric is essentially removing
fibre from the item, and eventually your
yarn can weaken and break. So, it is key
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to be strategic in how often you use

shaving-type devices, and I would suggest
only using them when the pills get to an
unbearable stage.
In summary, pilling is a natural
consequence of fibres plus friction, and
it cannot be stopped. For me the plague
of pills will be kept at bay with careful care
and treatment, and I will not let it tarnish
my love and enjoyment for wool or the
jumpers I make.

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