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 A good idea begins with a good yarn

YARN Issue 26/June 2012

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Co-editors and publishers

Kylie Albanese, Michelle Moriarty.
We know where this tree
Consulting editors lives, but do you? The �irst
Rose Long, Liz Haywood, Glenda Casey
email or phone call that
correctly identi�ies the
Photography
Victoria from Essence Images pages tree’s location will receive
[Link] main pic page a book pack. Thank you to
18, 21, 28-29, 32-37, 40, 42; Kait Manchip for the use
Michelle Moriarty pgs 10, 12, 43-46. of the photograph.

Contributors
Liz Haywood, Jude Skeers, Michelle Moriarty,
Jenny King, Robin Darke, Fay Barrett,
Alexi Bjornson, Patrizia Steadman,
Juliet Moody, Jeni Hewlett, Bev Cooper,

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& marketing: Michelle Moriarty Reworked from a Vintage Design . . . . . . . 22
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the girls!
We hope you enjoy the designs and articles in this issue and in particular the vintage theme that was
central to bringing it all together. Classic shapes, with plenty of texture, in a variety of yarns, styled
with modern clothing to help you integrate vintage pieces into your everyday wardrobe. If you have
a favourite vintage or vintage-inspired pattern we would love to hear from you. Just wait until you
see what we have in store for you this time next year!
And if you would like to help raise money
Michelle for cancer research, in a fibre-related way,
read on. Early in the New Year Julie Graimes
decided to participate in Relay for Life to
raise funds for the Cancer Council. In Julie’s
words, “Being an obsessive knitter and
spinner I knew that these pursuits would
somehow be central to my fundraising
efforts. The Dead Fish Hats (by Thelma
Kylie Egbert available via [Link] for
free for personal or charity use as long as
the author and source are acknowledged)
are fun, attract attention and can only be
sold for charity. So, 52beanies, one per
week, every week for a year, all handspun,
all handknitted, all numbered.
So far I have sold them through word of mouth. All of the proceeds go to Relay for Life. I am loving the project. I am
a bit ahead of schedule but the Relay is on October 13/14 and I would like to get all 52 made by then...just to make
it a bit harder! If anyone would like to contribute to the project I will happily spin unspun fibre or use 8-10ply yarn
left-overs. I can be contacted on 52beanies@[Link] or via 52beanies on [Link]”. Good luck and thanks for
the image Julie.
This issue of Yarn is out from June-August (late May if you are a subscriber), so if you are a June purchaser, read
on for some early June events. Sutherland Shire Spinners and Weavers Inc Annual Winter Wool Fair is on Friday
1st and Saturday 2nd June from 9.30am - 4.30pm at the Uniting Church, Flora Street, Sutherland. There will be
an exhibition and sale of members work, fleece, fibre and yarn for sale, plus spinning equipment available and of
course, refreshments.
Kurrajong Handspun Crafts Inc will be participating again in the International “Back to Back” Wool Challenge at
The Turpentine Tree, 1665 Bells Line of Rd, Kurrajong Heights (NSW) on Sunday, June 3, from 8am. Entry is a gold
coin donation and funds raised will go to the Cancer Council NSW. There will be an apple pie competition, celebrity
guest, lots of craft stalls, live music, great food, kids fun with wool & more. The venue is child friendly & wheelchair
accessible. Contact Dawne on 02 4567 1215 or grenrose@[Link] for more information.
Or to register your own team for the Back to Back Wool Challenge (timed competition shearing the wool off the
sheep, to spinning and completion of the knitted competition jumper) contact Wendy Dennis before Sunday 10th
June via backtoback@[Link] or call (03) 5233 6241
At some stage in our lives we all undertake a marathon car trip. If you have not done so before, perhaps the Alice
Springs Beanie Festival, at Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs (NT) would be a great start! The festival runs from
June 22 – 25 and more information can be found at [Link]
The long awaited Natural Dye Symposium is on June 27 – July 11 in Fitzroy, Melbourne. You can find more
information by contacting Beautiful Silks on (03) 9419 7745 or via email info@[Link] or via
[Link] or via the Natural Dye Symposium facebook page (where you can opt for news and
events updates).
Now is also the time to start thinking about the 2013 Great Canberra Scarf Competition. The theme will be “The
Centenary of Canberra” and for entry forms or details contact Kay on 0413 098 289 or Jen from Galifrey Alpaca’s
on (02) 4847 5139.

—Michelle & Kylie

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Bye Bye Frosty Knitters Frustration

Thank you for making a special mention I had a quick flick through the mag in the newsagent
of Frosty (browsing Easter bunny dress and there is a pattern in it I am keen to add to my ever
up gear indeed). He would have been growing queue.  Not sure which grows faster—the stash
right into that, up to his reindeer ears in or the queue!  Now if I could only work out how to spin
chocolate if he‘d had the chance! and knit at the same time...
Sadly I have to tell you that Frosty died —Sharyn
on Boxing Day; a victim of his own special Ed’s Note—You are DEFINATLEY not alone on that one!
inquisitive, nibbly, persistent personality. He liked too
much of the wrong thing—buttons, shirt tails, jean Gift of Knitting
pockets, bits of string and rubber, shoelaces, plastic I was very touched by your editor‘s notes (issue 24),
bags, whatever a lamb had no business in chewing. We especially the small things we can all do to help each
did our best to keep him safe from himself, while he was other and our communities. Also the importance of
here with us, but I found the remains of a large plastic gratitude for what we have. This made me think about
bag (which had washed down our creek, unnoticed) how much knitting has given me over the past few years.
only after he had chewed up half of it. It lined his After childbirth, and the death of my father, I really
rumen and prevented food absorption. Then when he struggled, being later diagnosed with Post Traumatic
grew big enough to be a farm sheep he got stuck into Stress and depression. During this time, I rediscovered
the barley lick feeder. The feeders are designed to knitting. Like many people, I had learned as a child
prevent over indulgence for most sheep, but not one but didn‘t stick with it. My playgroup was knitting a
of his persistence...and so he poisoned himself with blanket for our wonderful, pregnant group leader and
barley acidosis. I spent $800 with excellent vets at the I wanted to contribute a square. Someone cast on for
Roseworthy Vet School who operated to remove the me, reacquainting me with garter stitch and someone
offending plastic, impacted barley, and other rubbish, else helped me cast off. And that was it—I was hooked!
and cared for him throughout Christmas. Despite After that I started making a garter stitch blanket for my
doing quite well initially, he suddenly deteriorated and daughter. Even when I was really struggling to cope I could
slipped away, leaving us all very sad at his loss. Your usually at least knit a couple of rows. At times when I felt a
inclusion of him in Yarn is truly a fitting memorial for a bit better, I knitted a hat, scarf and vests for my daughter.
very special sheep. But I could always return to the simplicity of a garter stitch
And thank you for another great magazine. square whenever I needed to. One of the things I love
—Nancy Bennett about knitting is that you can go at your own pace.
Ed’s Note—Thank you for sharing that with us While knitting has allowed me to make and give some
Nancy. Frosty sounded like an adventurous soul. special gifts, the process of knitting has given me so much
We have always admired your WirraWorra more. It has given me healing, hope and happiness. It has
Frosty
2011
natural coloured sheep flock, batts and yarns given me peace, inspiration, creative expression, a sense
and we hope that another little one makes its of mastery (even over something relatively simple) and
way into your heart soon. the opportunity for constant learning. It has given me a
sense of community and connectedness.
Birthday Socks I hope my daughter‘s blanket (it‘s nearly finished)
I have knitted so many baby clothes as gifts over the will be a tangible representation of my love for her,
years but more recently, I am making coloured vests that it will give her warmth, comfort and nurturing,
for DSO families. The Darwin Symphony Orchestra (of that she will feel my love for her in every stitch. It also
which I am a funding player) has a uniform for men: represents (for me) a healing journey and how far
black pants; white shirt; bow tie and a coloured vest. So, I‘ve come. At a time when I felt like I had completely
when a DSO baby arrives I knit the baby a vest! unravelled, the process of knitting allowed me to knit
Everyone knows I am a keen knitter, but to date, no-one myself back together again, slowly, one stitch at a time,
sometimes needing to stop, rip it out and start again,
has given me any knitted gifts, until recently. A very new
but always going forward, slowly.
friend gave me a birthday gift of knitted socks. I’ve never
Thank you so much for your wonderful Australian
made any socks, so it was a perfect gift. She was such a
magazine which does a great job of connecting and inspiring
new friend that she didn’t know I was a knitter too!
knitters. I was absolutely delighted to receive a subscription
—Mary Wheaton
to Yarn. Yet another knitting gift to be thankful for.
Ed’s note—Mary has been corresponding with the Yarn
—Kristin Young
team for many years. Her beautiful handwriting and
Ed’s Note—We are so glad to hear that you are taking
letter content are always a pleasure to read. The above is
positive steps Kristin and connecting with others again.
an extract from her most recent letter. Our thoughts are
A big bundle of yarn loveliness is coming your way. We
with you Mary. hope you enjoy it.

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Knitting Pleats: Stunning (located upper left) or directly by selecting from the
Garments and Accessories contents page.
Great content is another must have. A wide range
Olga Pobedinskaya (Martingale &
of basic to intermediate techniques is included here
Company)
and these are further explained by the accompanying
ISBN: 9781604680423 RRP$34.99
photographs and illustrations. The contents cover such

O lga Pobedinskaya is to
be congratulated for the
creative pleated designs in this
topics as preparation (includes supplies, yarn structure,
measurements, abbreviations, etc), the basics, casting
on, increasing & decreasing, hems, edges and bind offs,
book and reminding knitters
amongst others.
of this technique. The 17 patterns use full row and
If you already own the book I would still advise
short row pleats and a range of yarn weights in solid
buying the app for sheer convenience if nothing else.
and variegated colour yarns. From caps to shawls to
If you don’t have the book (and have an iPad) then get
sweaters, from vests to coats, and a concertina bag—
this iPad version. This is one knitting app I’m happy to
there is something to appeal to all.
have. Highly recommended for beginners, but enough
The back of a garment is often forgotten by designers.
technique for those of us more experienced.
Olga makes use of pleats to add back interest and
—Christine Jones
to drape and fit a garment around the wearer. Short
pleats in combination with a stocking stitch/reverse I Knitted My Way
stocking stitch stripe pattern and a variegated yarn
Teresa Dair ([Link])
will create a unique garment each time. Design features
ISBN: 9780987277107 RRP $49.95

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include: Eve’s Ribs (Horizontal Ribbed Pullover);
imple shapes, gorgeous yarns
Wings (Butterfly Shawl has an oriental appearance
and no shaping translate
with a beautiful pleated butterfly across the back);
to patterns that have the same
Long Way Back (Elongated-Back Pullover); Vested
instructions (no sizing) intended
Interest (Pleated-Back Vest with surprising garment
for figures that are approximately
shapes that enhance the use of the variegated yarns).
size 8-14. There are 29 designs in all, mostly shrugs,
Olga incorporates pleats in garments that are knitted
throws and jewellery (although there are some tunic
horizontally and from side-to-side for vertical pleating.
dresses). You may remember the Dairing to be Different
There are well-illustrated pleating instructions
sleeve set design from Yarn 16? This design is in the
at the beginning of the book and a good section on
book, and should give you an idea of the styles to expect
useful techniques. The patterns range from easy to
from the book.
the advanced fan-shaped shawl on the book cover.
In many designs Teresa relies on the stainless steel
This book is recommended for the non-novice knitter
content of the yarn to give texture and structure to the
interested in unique creative design.
garments and leather to give bulk to the jewellery. The
Copies can be obtained through Can Do Books in
pieces look best layered (as shown in the photography)
Melbourne, who offer a discount off the recommended
or worn casually over a streamlined, plain outfit.
retail price.
Each book is hand numbered (our review copy was
—Veronica Moschione
#237/2500), which is a lovely touch.
—Mae Eastman
The Knitter’s Companion
Vicki Square (Interweave) How Tea Cosies Changed
iPad edition (app through iTunes the World
$US9.99)
Loani Prior (Murdock Books)
L et me start by saying that I
haven’t seen a copy of the
ISBN: 9781742664002 RRP $29.99
print version but understand the
iPad app to be a replica of the book of the same name.
L oani has authored two
previous titles, Wild Tea
Cosies and Really Wild Tea Cosies.
The book claims to have sold over 250,000 copies and I
This is instalment number three—a bigger, more
can see why. I was very impressed with the iPad version.
technically challenging version, with the extra addition
Firstly an app needs to be easy to use. This iPad
of a beret, scarf, bag, an egg cosy and a teddy bear
application reverts to landscape format (just like the
jacket! The emphasis is, as always, on the tea cosies (but
book) after opening. It is easily navigated, either by
the bag is really cute), with lots of witty commentary
the slide bar at the bottom of the page (accessed by
and a few more embellishments than previous editions.
tapping the screen), by the drop down page thumbnails
In this book you get to learn the magic loop method,

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double knitting and working with two sets of circulars

as well as magic weaving. There are 19 cosies in all,
each with a paragraph (or as little as a sentence) telling
can do BEST RANGE
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the accompanying story about how that particular tea
cosy came into being.
BOOKS PROMPT SERVICE
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I wonder if anyone has sent a Beatrice or Eugenie cosy 608 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
to Buckingham Palace for the next family get-together?
I’m sure the Royals would be chuffed, what with Prince
Charles endorsing wool and all…
—Michelle Moriarty

Lovely Knits for Little

Girls
Vibe Ulrik Sondergaard (Taunton/
Capricorn Link)
ISBN: 9781600855030 RRP $29.99

W hat a thoroughly gorgeous

book, from the hard
cover, to the beautiful paper,
photography, styling and girl-
perfect designs!
There are no “how to knit” instructions, so a good
working knowledge of knitting know how is assumed.
There are however, good instructions at the back for
substituting yarns and the abbreviations at the start of
[Link]
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bobbles, cables and lace.
Chapters include Sweaters (Jumpers), Cardigans,

Felt
Dresses & Tops, Skirts & Wraps and lastly, Charming
Accessories. Each chapter has between 4-6 designs OUT
and when shown to my 9 year old daughter she said
that she would wear nearly all of them (the designs
NOW!
with puffy sleeves or high necks were de�initely “out” distribution through newsagents, select craft stores and guilds
as far as she was concerned, but the rest, especially (02) 6687 4002 or visit [Link]
the skirts, were all on the wish list). The designs
are for 3-8 year olds (58.5 to 63.5cm or 23 to 25inch
an excellent reinvention of traditional regional ideas.
chest), so I may have a problem on my hands (as far as
Techniques include cables, lace, double knitting,
ful�illing the wish list is concerned)!
beading, Fair Isle, twisted stitches, short row shaping,
—Michelle Moriarty
dropped stitches, slip stitch patterns and a Mobius
Knitting Scarves from cast on.
Around the World There are 23 patterns in all, some really easy and
some more challenging, but on the whole, the designs
Edited by Kari Cornell (Voyageur/ are for knitters with some years of experience, allowing
Capricorn Link) the reader to undertake a variety of projects. Most of the
ISBN: 9780760340646 RRP $29.99 scarves were pictured being worn, but many were not

T here are many top notch

designers in this book, such
as Lily Chin, Lucy Neatby, Nancy
and I am always slightly disappointed when knitwear is
photographed this way. An arty shot on a background
that makes the pattern stand out is always welcome,
Bush and Donna Druchunas (to name just a few) but the but another shot with a person (or even a mannequin)
designs are not all that faithful to the country of origin wearing the design is almost essential (in my humble
(most are “inspired by”). There is an introductory opinion). Chapters include: Scarves of Scandinavia;
chapter per design but no real history of each region Scarves of Europe; Scarves of the British Isles & Ireland;
(which you kind of expect when a book is “from Around Scarves of the West and Scarves of the East.
the World”). —Mae Eastman
The designs show a great variety of techniques and

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 10 Knitting wool blend rather than a slick synthetic that can undo
quickly. Note that for large cables (say, 10 or more
stitches wide) it is better to use a cable needle.

Techniques You C4F (left slanting):

Must Try Before

1. Insert the tip of the right needle into all 4 unworked
stitches and slip them purlwise onto the right
needle.

You Die: Part 1

By Liz Haywood

Are you an adventurous knitter or a comfortable one

(like moi)? Do you choose knitting projects to embrace
a new challenge or try new techniques just for the sake
of it? We all have knitting techniques we enjoy doing,
others we aren’t so fond of, and some we have never
tried due to preconceptions, lack of time, or we simply
haven’t yet travelled in that direction. Why not make a
resolution to expand your knitting horizons? Try a new 2. Insert the tip of the left needle into the front loop
stitch, technique, or construction method. You might of the first two stitches you slipped (for a right
chance upon a new knitting love or open a new world slanting cable C4B where you would normally hold
of possibilities. Over the next few issues, we will discuss the cable needle to the back, insert the left needle
10 or so techniques to get you started. behind the stitches through the back loops).

Technique 1: Cables without a cable needle

A few pointers if you haven’t knitted cables before.
Cables are formed by knitting groups of stitches out
of sequence. The standard method of making a cable
employs a cable needle or dpn to hold the stitches
(usually half the cable) to the front or back while the
other half are being knitted. The remaining stitches are
then knitted off the cable needle. To make a cable that
slants to the left, the first group of stitches are held at
the front on the cable needle, and to make a cable that
slants to the right, the stitches are held at the back. A
handy mnemonic for this is “I’ll be right back”. 3. With the left needle securely in place, remove the
right needle from all 4 stitches, leaving 2 stitches
The abbreviation for cables tells you how many stitches hanging in space. To help stop these stitches
the cable is wide and whether to hold the stitches on dropping through to the row below, pinch them just
the cable needle to the front or back. For example, below the needle with your thumb and first finger
C4F means a cable 4 stitches wide, with 2 stitches held as you withdraw the needle.
at the front on the cable needle while the other 2 are
knitted normally. The cable will slant to the left. C4B
means the stitches will be held at the back (the cable
will slant to the right). However, if you can create cables
without having to use a cable needle, you’ll speed up
your knitting and won’t need to remember to carry a
cable needle.

Give it a try
In this method the stitches are re-arranged on the
needles before you knit the cable. It takes some practise
but is easier if you’re not a tight knitter. It also helps if
the yarn you’re using has a bit of “grip” eg a wool or

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 4. Quickly re-insert the right needle into the 2 hanging
stitches, then transfer them to the left needle. You
have formed the cable twist before knitting the
stitches.

5. Knit all 4 stitches.

Technique 2: Weaving in the Ends as you

Knit
Does weaving in all those ends put you off colour
knitting? It did for me until a friend showed me this
easy way to weave-as-you-go.

Give it a try
Leave at least a 5cm (2inch) tail when you cut off the
old colour. Begin the new colour and immediately start
weaving in the old colour. On the following row, weave
in the tail of the new colour.

To weave in the end, insert the needle to knit the next

stitch. Lay the tail to be woven in between the two
needles (as illustrated) as you knit the stitch. I hold the
end between the tips of the �irst and second �ingers of
my left hand and slip the yarn over the needle. Knit the
following stitch as normal, without the tail.

Alternate these two for about 10 stitches, then cut off

any remaining tail.

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 Technique 3: Deliberately Dropped Stitches dropped stitch to run the entire length of the work,
As we all know, a dropped stitch causes a ladder use a long tail cast-on. If you use a knitted or cable
to form, and when stretched will run its course cast on as shown in the photo, the cast-on stitches
like a ladder in your last pair of stockings. The will unravel. In this swatch I dropped the stitch
ladder can be used as a design feature (in knitting, at the top, then cast off on the next row, forming a
not stockings) and can be placed to run the entire triangular shaped ladder. To make the ladder run
length of the knitted piece or for just a short way, parallel, drop the stitch then immediately cast on 3st
determined by you. This kind of design feature is using the backward loop or cable method. Cast off on
sometimes used to make lace or to lighten up and the next row.
add airiness to densely textured fabrics like cables.
It can also be used with plain stocking stitch as the Short length ladders use a created stitch to make the
focal point of a garment. ladder (not an original cast-on stitch). The created
stitch is made where the bottom of the ladder will be,
preventing the ladder from running the full length
of the knitting. This stitch can be a yarn over or a
backwards loop onto the right hand needle or made by
picking up the yarn between two stitches, putting it on
the left hand needle and knitting it. This sample used a
yarn over.

Ladders make the knitting wider and need to be

factored into the overall finished measurement. A
dropped stitch will leave an open ladder space about
3 times the normal width of the stitch. For example,
if the tension is 16st=10cm or 4inch (a typical 12ply
tension) then one stitch measures 6mm or ¼inch
across, making the ladder 18mm or ¾inch across. This
could be used to your advantage to enlarge the width
of the garment.

Work the stitch to be dropped in stocking stitch to Dropped stitches tend to make the knitted fabric
help it run easily and mark the stitch with a piece of unstable, because the two stitches either side of the
wool or stitch marker to help you drop the correct ladder are only held in tension by one other stitch. To
one when you reach the top. If you’re designing the alleviate the instability, try knitting into the back of

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 each stitch either side of the dropped one, making a
twisted stitch. The two samples here were knitted with
twisted stitches on each side, and the wrong side rows
purled as usual. You could also work a cable each side to
help stabilise the edges.

Give it a try
Try some deliberately dropped stitches strategically
placed on your next plain jumper, sock, scarf or mitten,
particularly if you think you may need to loosen the
design up a bit. If you would like to practice first, try
knitting Kate Gilbert’s Clapotis scarf [Link]
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Read some more

“Power Cables” by Lily M Chin features deliberately
dropped stitches used in cable designs, while “Mary
Thomas’s Book of Knitting Patterns” has a short section
on dropped stitches including designs with 2 dropped
stitches and using a crochet hook to pattern the ladder.

I hope you have enjoyed these three techniques and

I look forward to showing you more in the next few
issues. We will work through techniques that involve
both flat and circular knitting, colour, edgings and
embellishments.

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 1928 (Vintage Hat)
By Patrizia Steadman

Yarn Bendigo Classic 100% wool (200g/7oz, 580m/638yds,

15wpi equiv Aust 5ply, CYCA #2, Sport weight)1 ball
Colour Pale Eucalypt (only 70g used)
Needles and notions 3.75mm (US 5) 40cm circulars;
5mm (US 8) 40cm circulars; 5mm (US 8) dpns; tapestry
needle; 2 small buttons, approx 1cm wide; sewing thread
and needle same colour as yarn.
Tension Before blocking in lace stitch 21 sts & 26 rows to
10cm (4inch) and before blocking in rib stitch 38 sts & 36
rows to 10cm (4inch)
Notes slip first stitch of every row for a neater finish

Hat Body (worked flat)

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Yarn for this project kindly donated by Fibreworks.
Photography by Matthew White.

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 Patchwork Vest
By Juliet Moody

Yarn Fibreworks Merino 18micron wool (100g/3.5oz,

190m/209yds, 11wpi, equiv Aust 8-10 ply, CYCA #3-4,
Light-Regular Worsted weight) 3(3,4,4) skeins Col A #15
Bush Flame, 2(2,2,3) skeins Col B #12 Lily Pilly, 2(2,2,3)
skeins Col C #19 Red Rock
Needles and notions 4mm (US 6) circular needle (length
to suit section), 4mm (US 6) cable needle; stitch holders;
stitch markers; tapestry needle
Tension 17sts and 24rows to 10cm (4inch) in st st on
4mm (US 6) needles
Measurements Bust 72-75(80-85, 90-95, 100-105)cm or
28-29½(31½-33½, 35½-37, 39-41)inch

The vest is worked in sections, starting with the cable

pattern waistband. The top and bottom sections are
knitted up from the waistband and worked in opposite
directions. Finally, neckband and armbands are added.
This piece is intended to be worn open; it doesn’t meet in
the middle.

Waistband
With colour B, cast on 27sts and work cable pattern
from chart until piece measures 55(60,65,70)cm or
26.6(23.6, 25.6, 27.5)inch. Cast off.

Bottom Section
Turn waistband sideways and with right side
facing pick up and knit 84(92,100,108)sts along the
length of one side using colour A. Begin working in
stocking stitch, increasing 10sts evenly across the
following 9(9,11,11)th row and then on the following
10(10,12,12)th row for total of 104[112,120,128]sts.
Continue working straight until bottom section
measures 25(26, 27, 28)cm or 10(10.2, 10.6, 11)inch
from beginning of colour A, ending with a wrong side
row. Change to colour B and work 20 rows of k2, p2 rib
before casting off in rib pattern.

Top Section
With colour A and right side facing, pick up and knit
84(92,100,108)sts along the opposite length of the
waistband. Work in stocking stitch until piece measures
8(8, 9, 9)cm or 3(3, 3.5, 3.5)inch from beginning of
colour A, ending on a ws row.
Next row: k21(23,25,27), cast on 4sts (for underarm)
and turn, leaving remaining sts on holder.
Work 3 rows. Cast off 1st at beginning of next row, and
then at the beginning of every following 8th row (3
times) for total of 21[23, 25, 27]sts. Continue working
straight until armhole measures 24(24, 25, 26)cm or
9.4(9.4, 10, 10.2)inch. Leave sts on holder.

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 With right side facing, rejoin yarn to remaining sts.
K42(46,50,54), cast on 4sts and turn work, leaving
remaining sts on holder. Purl across row and then cast
on 4sts for total of 50[54, 58, 62]sts.
Work in stocking stitch until piece measures 12(12, 13,
13)cm or 4.7(4.7, 5.1, 5.1)inch from armhole. Increase
14sts evenly across next knit row until 64[68, 72, 76]sts.
Continue in stocking stitch until armhole measures 20(20,
21, 22)cm or 7.8(7.8, 8.2, 8.6)inch ending with a WS row.
Next row, work back neck as follows: k21(23,25,27)
sts, cast off 22sts, k21(23,25,27)sts and turn. Work side
shoulders separately until armhole measures 23(23,
24, 25)cm or 9(9, 9.4, 9.8)inch. Leave sts on holder.
Return to right side shoulder sts and work as for left.
Return to left side sts and work as for right side,
reversing all shaping (casting on 4sts for underarm and
k21(23, 25, 27)sts across front etc). When complete
join shoulder seams with 3 needle bind-off.

Neckband
With colour C, pick up and knit 322(330,338,346)sts
around right-side, neckline and left-side with RS facing.
Work k2, p2 rib until band measures 9(9, 10, 10)cm or
3.5(3.5, 4, 4)inch before casting off in rib.

Armbands
With colour C, pick up and knit 76(80, 80,
84)sts around each armhole, then work
10(10,12,12) rows of k2, p2 rib before
casting off in rib.

Juliet Moody is a knitware designer and

founder of design brand Joolsy Woolsy based
in the ACT. For more of her designs, visit her
website at [Link]
Photography by Matthew White.

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 Wytham
By Jeni Hewlett

Yarn Fyberspates Scrumptious DK/Worsted (45% silk, 55%

merino; 100g skeins) Teal (106) 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) x 100g skeins
Needles and notions 1 set 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular
needles, 60cm long (long straight needles are also suitable);
Stitch holders; Optional snap fasteners.
Tension 20 sts & 28 rows to 10cm in st st using 4.5mm
needles; 1 rep of Ostrich Lace equals 7cm wide x 11.5cm
tall using 4.5mm needles
Size To fit bust
8-10 12-14 16-18 20-22 22-24
81-86 91-96 101-107 112-117 122-127 cm
32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 48-50 in
Actual bust
85 93 109 117 125 cm
33½ 36½ 43 46 49 in
Actual length
61 62 63 65.5 66 cm
24 24½ 25 25½ 26 in
Sleeve seam
40.5 42 42 43 43 cm
16 16½ 16½ 17 17 in
Notes This design is an extract from the Scrumptious
Collection. More great designs can be found in Scrumptious
Knits and also the Scrumptious Baby Book Collection, all by
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Ostrich Lace Stitch Pattern

Worked over a multiple of 16 sts +1, and over 32 rows.
Also shown on Chart.
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Row 1 (RS): Work 5 sts in moss st, work Row 1 of [Link]
Ostrich Lace to last 5 sts, work in moss stitch to end.
Row 2 (WS): Work 5 sts in moss st, work Row 2 of
Ostrich Lace to last 5 sts, work in moss stitch to end.
Last 2 rows set Ostrich Lace with moss stitch borders.
Work in patt as set until 2 reps of Ostrich Lace pattern
have been completed (64 rows in total).

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 Starting with a knit row, now cont in st st, maintaining Left Front
moss stitch at each edge, until piece measures 39.5 Return 43 (47, 55, 59, 63) sts for Left Front to needles.
(39.5, 39.5, 40.5, 40.5) cm from cast-on edge, ending Join yarn with RS facing.
with RS facing for next row. Break yarn. Place first and Shape Armhole
last 43 (47, 55, 59, 63) sts onto holders for Fronts. Next row (RS): Cast off 5 (6, 7, 8, 8) sts, knit to last 5 sts,
work 5 sts in moss stitch. 38 (41, 48, 51, 55) sts. Patt 1 row.
Back For 3rd (4th, 5th) sizes only Cast off 3 (3, 4) sts at beg of
Join yarn to remaining 85 (93, 109, 117, 125) sts with next row. 45 (48, 51) sts. Patt 1 row.
RS facing. All sizes
Shape Armholes Dec 1 st at beg of next and foll 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) alt rows, and
Working only in st st, cast off 5 (6, 7, 8, 8) sts at beg of at the same time, when armhole measures 2.5cm shape
next 2 rows. 75 (81, 95, 101, 109). neck as foll: Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 7 (8, 9, 10, 11)
For 3rd, (4th, 5th) sizes only Cast off 3 (3, 4) sts at beg RS rows, then on every 4th row Work neck decs thus:
of next 2 rows. 89 (95, 101) sts. Knit to last 7 sts (shaping armhole if required), K2tog,
All sizes Dec 1 st at each end of next and foll 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) work 5 sts in moss stitch. Continue in st st with moss
alt rows. 65 (69, 75, 79, 83,) sts. Now work straight in stitch border until armhole measures 19.5 (20.5, 21.5,
st st until armhole measures 19.5 (20.5, 21.5, 23, 23.5) 23, 23.5) cm, ending with RS facing for next row.
cm, ending with RS facing for next row. Shape Shoulder
Shape Shoulders Cast off 6 (6, 7, 7, 7) sts at beg of next row. 12 (13, 14,
Cast off 6 (6, 7, 7, 7) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 53 (57, 61, 15, 16) sts. Work 1 row. Cast off 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts at beg of
65, 69) sts. Work to end of Back in moss stitch only. Cast next row. 6 (7, 7, 8, 8) sts. Work 1 row. Cast off rem sts.
off 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 41 (45, 47, 51,
53) sts. Cast off 6 (7, 7, 8, 8) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 29 Sleeves
(31, 33, 35, 37) sts. Cast off rem sts. Make 2 alike Cast on 65 (65, 65, 65, 81) sts. Work Rows
1-32 of Ostrich Lace once. Next row (RS): K0 (1, 4, 1, 2),
Right Front * K3 (3, 3, 4, 4), K2tog; rep from * to last 0 (4, 6, 4, 7) sts,
Return 43 (47, 55, 59, 63) sts for Right Front to needles. K0 (4, 6, 4, 7). 52 (53, 54, 55, 69) sts. Cont in st st and
Join yarn with RS facing and work as foll: inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 2 (4, 8, 12, 0) times,
Next row (RS): Moss stitch over 5 sts, knit to end. then on every 6th row 11 (10, 8, 6, 13) times. 78 (81, 86,
Shape Armhole 91, 95) sts. Work straight in st st until sleeve meas 40.5
Keeping patt corr, cast off 5 (6, 7, 8, 8) sts at beg of next row. (42, 42, 43, 43) cm from cast-on edge, ending with RS
38 (41, 48, 51, 55) sts. facing for next row.
For 3rd (4th, 5th) sizes only Patt 1 row, cast off 3 (3, 4) sts at Shape Sleevehead
beg of next row. 45 (48, 51) sts. Cast off 5 (6, 7, 8, 8) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 68 (69,
All sizes Dec 1 st at end of next and foll 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) 72, 75, 79) sts.
alt rows, and at the same time, when armhole measures For 3rd (4th, 5th) sizes only Cast off 3 (3, 4) sts at beg of
2.5cm, shape neck as foll: Dec 1 st at neck edge of next next 2 rows. 66 (69, 71) sts.
7 (8, 9, 10, 11) RS rows, then on every 4th row until. 18 All sizes Dec 1 st at each end of next row and foll 6 (7,
(19, 21, 22, 23) sts. Work neck decs thus: Work 5 sts 14, 15, 16) alt rows, then on every row 12 (12, 2, 2, 2)
in moss stitch, SSK, knit to times. 30 (29, 32, 33, 33) sts. Cast off 4 sts at beg of next
end (shaping armhole if 4 rows. 14 (13, 16, 17, 17) sts. Cast off rem sts.
required). Continue in st
st with moss stitch border Finishing
until armhole measures Weave in ends but do not trim. Soak cardigan in
19.5 (20.5, 21.5, 23, 23.5) tepid water for 20 minutes. Squeeze gently and place
cm, ending with WS facing between towels. Press to remove excess water. Lay
for next row. a large towel on a flat surface, into which you can
Shape Shoulder pin (carpet or foam tiles work well). Spread out the
Cast off 6 (6, 7, 7, 7) sts at cardigan to measurements and pin out to dry. When
beg of next row. 12 (13, completely dry, unpin and trim ends. Join shoulder
14, 15, 16) sts. Work 1 seams. Set sleevehead into armhole, matching centre
row. Cast off 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) of cast- off sts at top of sleevehead to shoulder seam
sts at beg of next row. 6 and cast-off sts at armhole to cast-off sts at start of
(7, 7, 8, 8) sts. Work 1 row. sleevehead shaping. Join sleeve seams.
Cast off rem sts. Weave in all ends.

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 Vintage Lace
Leaf Cardigan
Reworked from a Vintage Design

Yarn Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury Baby Wool 100% wool

(200g/7oz, 720m/792yds, 19wpi, equiv Aust 4ply, CYCA
#1, Sock weight) 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls Colour Leaf
Abbreviations kfb=knit into the front and back of
the same stitch before taking it off the left needle;
yo=yarn over
Needles and notions 2.75mm (US 2) needles; 3.25mm
(US 3) needles; 3.75mm (US 5) needles; 9 small buttons;
stitch markers; tapestry needle
Tension 32st to10cm (4 inch) of lace pattern worked on
3.25mm (US 3) needles
Size to fit 86(91.5, 97, 103, 108.5, 114.5)cm or 33.75(36,
38.25, 40.5, 42.75, 45)inch

Body
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With 2.75mm (US 2) needles cast on 246st (264, 282,
Debbie Bliss | ADDI Needles | Noro | JO SHARP | Noni B | Sublime
300, 318, 336) stitches. Work 47 rows in k1, p1 rib as
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Row 2: k10, (p1, k1) to last 10st, k10
Repeat these 2 rows once.
Buttonhole Row: k4, k2tog, yo, k5, p1, *k1, pI, repeat
from * to last 10st, k10
Repeat Rows 1-2 until 21 rows have been worked.
Repeat the buttonhole row. Repeat the last 22 rows
once more.
Next Row: k10 slip onto a stitch holder (for front
border), rib to last 10st and slip these onto a holder
without knitting them. Turn work. Increase 46st evenly
across next rib row by kfb for total 272 [290, 308, 326,
344, 362] sts. Change to 3.75mm (US 5) needles and
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work in lace pattern as follows:
DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER
Row 1: p2, *k5, p3tog, k5, p2, yo, k1, yo, p2, repeat from
* to end.
Row 2: *k2, p3, k2, p5, Sl1 purlwise (keeping yarn to
the front when slipping a stitch between 2 purl sts,
throughout this pattern), p5, repeat from * until 2 sts
remain, k2.
Row 3: p2, *k4, p3tog, k4, p2, k1 (yo, k1) twice, p2,
repeat from * to end.
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Row 5: p2 *k3, p3tog, k3, p2, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p2,
repeat from * to end.
Row 6: *k2, p7, k2, p3, Sl1, p3, repeat from * until 2 sts
remain, k2.
Row 7: p2, *k2, p3tog, k2, p2, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p2,
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 Row 9: p2, *k1, p3tog, kI, p2, k4, yo, k1, yo, k4, p2, Left front neck shaping
repeat from * to end. 53[55, 57, 59, 61, 63]sts. Next row (ws, neck edge),
Row 10: *k2, p11, k2, p1, Sl1, pI, repeat from * until 2 cast off 0st (1, 2, 3, 4, 4) at beg of row, then k2tog at the
sts remain, k2. neck edge of the next 17 rows for 17(18, 19, 20, 21, 21)
Row 11: p2, *p3tog, p2, k5, yo, k1, yo, k5, p2, repeat sts dec, leaving 36[37, 38, 39, 40, 42] sts. Work 6 rows
from * to end. straight on these stitches to shoulder.
Row 12: *k2, p13, k2, with yarn in front Sl1 purlwise,
repeat from * until 2 sts remain, k2. Left front shoulder shaping
Row 13: p2, *yo, kI, yo, p2, k5, p3tog, k5, p2, repeat Cast off 8 sts at the beginning of the next row and every
from * to end. following alternate row (armhole end) until 4(5, 6, 7, 8,
Row 14: *k2, p5, Sl1, p5, k2, p3, repeat from * until 2 10)sts remain. Cast off.
sts remain, k2.
Row 15: p2, *k1, (yo, k1) twice, p2, k4, p3tog, k4, p2, Back
repeat from * to end. 122[128, 134, 140, 146, 152]sts. Rejoin yarn to the
Row 16: *k2, p4, Sl1, p4, k2, p5, repeat from * until 2 back stitches at the left front side, and continuing
sts remain, k2. in patt, work row 14 (ws row) casting off 2st at beg
Row 17: p2, *k2, yo, kI, yo, k2, p2, k3, p3tog, k3, p2, of this row and rows 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19, then
repeat from * to end. dec 1 st at beg rows 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3 and 4 for
Row 18: *k2, p3, Sl1, p3, k2, p7, repeat from * untiI 2 20sts dec, leaving 102[108, 114, 120, 126, 132]sts.
sts remain, k2. Work remaining 20 rows of patt, then work another
Row 19: p2, *k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p2, k2, p3tog, k2, p2, complete pattern. Now work rows 1 to 2 (4, 6, 8, 10,
repeat from * to end. 12) of pattern.
Row 20: *k2, p2, Sl1, p2, k2, p9, repeat from * until 2
sts remain, k2. Back shoulder shaping
Row 21: p2, *k4, yo, k1, yo, k4, p2, k1, p3tog, k1, p2, Continue in pattern, casting off 8 stitches at the
repeat from * to end. beginning of next 8 rows, then cast off 4(5, 6, 7, 8, 10)
Row 22: *k2, p1, Sl1, p1, k2, p11, repeat from * until 2 sts at beg next 2 rows, leaving 30[34, 38, 42, 46, 48]sts.
sts remain, k2. Cast off.
Row 23: p2, *k5, yo, k1, yo, k5, p2, p3tog, p2, repeat
from * to end. Right Front
Row 24: *k2, with yarn in front Sl1 purlwise, k2, p13, Rejoin yarn to the right front stitches at the side, and,
repeat from * until 2 sts remain, k2. beginning with casting 2st off at beg row 14 of pattern,
These 24 rows form the pattern. Repeat pattern twice work to correspond with left side.
more, then work rows 1-12 again.
Left Border
Armhole Shaping Make the left front (button side) border first. Place the
Pm to mark side seams (dash indicates marker 10 sts from holder back on the 2.75mm (US 2) needles
placement) as follows: with point towards the armhole end and work 156
Size 86cm: (272st) 69-134-69 rows in plain knitting. Do not cast off, but stitch this
Size 91.5cm: (290st) 73-144-73 strip to the front edge of Left Front. More rows can then
Size 97cm: (308st) 77-154-77 be worked at the top of the strip if necessary before
Size 103cm: (326st) 81-164-81 casting off.
Size 108.5cm: (344st) 85-174-85
Size 114.5cm: (362st) 89-184-89 Right Border
Row 13 (rs): Work in patt across right front to 6 (8, Place the 10 sts from holder back onto the 2.75mm (US
10, 12, 14, 16)sts short of first marker. Cast off 12 2) needles and point towards the armhole. Knit the
(16, 20, 24, 28, 32) sts. Work in patt across back to right border the same length as the left one, using the
6 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16)sts short of second marker. Cast length of the left border as a guide to the evenly spaced
off 12 (16, 20, 24, 28, 32) sts and finish row in patt. placement of 7 buttonholes.
Place the right front and back stitches on a holder and Buttonhole Row: K4, K2tog, yo, K4.
continue on the left front. Continue in patt, casting Allow for 3 rows in plain knitting after the last
off 2st at beg rows 15, 17 and 19 then dec 1 st at beg buttonhole at the top. Cast off.
rows 21, 23, 1 and 3 for 16 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26)sts dec
leaving 53[55, 57, 59, 61, 63]sts. Work remaining 21
Sleeves
rows of pattern. Now work rows 1 to 5 (7, 9, 11, 13,
With 2.75mm (US 2) needles cast on 70(72, 74, 76, 78,
15) of pattern.
80)sts and work 36 rows in k1, p1 rib. Work 24 rows

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 (one pattern repeat) as on the back of the jumper.
Begin as:
Size 86cm: Omit the 2 knit stitches at the beginning and
end of the row.
Size 91.5cm: Omit the first and last knit stitch of
the row.
Size 97cm: Work exactly 4 repeats of the chart.
Size 103cm: Knit one stitch of st st extra at beginning
and end of row.
Size 108.5cm: Knit two stitches st st extra at beginning
and end of row.
Size 114.5cm: Knit three stitches st st extra at beginning
and end of row.
Change to 3.25mm (US 3) needles and work 1 pattern
repeat (24 rows), then begin increasing. Inc 1 st at
both ends of every 8th row until there are 92(96,
100, 104, 108, 112)sts stitches altogether, then
work without any increases until you’ve completed
another 2 pattern repeats, at the same time changing
to 3.75mm (US 5) needles after the �irst repeat. As
the extra stitches are added, work them in stocking
stitch at the beginning and end of the row (use a stitch
marker if desired), as this piece will form a long plain
gusset under the arm, and will not interfere with the
pattern. Total of 7 repeats for the whole sleeve so far.
More rows may be worked here for a longer sleeve,
before shaping the top.

Sleeve head shaping

Keeping pattern correct, cast off 9st at beg next 2
rows, then 3st at beg next 8 rows, then 2st at beg
next 10(12, 14, 16, 18, 20) rows, resulting in 30st
remaining. Cast off.

Collar
With 2.75mm (US 2) needles cast on 22st and work 206 [Link]
(210, 214, 218, 222, 222) rows in garter stitch (knit
every row), or until desired length. Before casting off, • grown and produced
check length of collar around �inished neckline. Block in Australia
collar into a curved shape before sewing on.
• making the most
Finishing of Australian alpaca
Block to shape. Sew the two bands to their respective
fronts. Join the shoulder seams on the wrong side, • yarns, rovings and
beginning at the armhole end. Sew the collar to the kits available
right side of the cardigan. Sew the underarm seams of
the sleeves then sew sleeves into the armholes.

The original black and white, single sized design was Phone
worked flat in three main body pieces (Left Front, 03 5235 9208
Back, Right Front) from a pattern made available by
Bex at [Link]/shop/SubversiveFemme. We knit yourself
have added extra sizes, eliminated the need for side
seam sewing and have suggested an easier-care collar
some luxury
alternative. Thank you to Jenni Pettay for photography. email
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 Medallions in round knitting, form flat circles
and symmetrical polygons. They are knitted by
using the technique of increasing from the centre
or decreasing from the outer edge. The feature of
this knitting is the mathematical calculation that by
nature is three dimensional, yet it constructs the
fabric into a two dimensional surface. Pam Dawson,

Medallion The Encyclopedia of Knitting (1984) says, “There are

two methods of knitting them in rounds. The more
usual method is to knit from the centre, gradually

Knitting
By Jude Skeers
increasing until you reach the right size. The second
method is to begin with a fixed outer measurement,
then decrease as you knit until you finish at the
centre.” If increases or decreases are not in a perfect
Medallion Knitting has been part of the knitting genre ratio to the radius either puckering (caused by
for many centuries. It includes flat knitting as diverse as too many stitches), or cupping (too few stitches)
doilies, table clothes and counterpanes. Mary Thomas’ will result. A formula for knitting lace, stocking or
Book of Knitting Patterns (1943) divides medallion garter stitch with a single yarn may not work for
knitting into three sections and calls them Medallions multicoloured or cable knitting. Tension, yarn fibre
in Round Knitting, Medallions in Flat Knitting and and ply, plus needle gauge need to be taken into
Circular Medallions in sections. Mary Thomas wrote, consideration, in addition to the characteristics of
“Medallion knitting enjoyed a tremendous vogue in the stitch pattern being used.
the 18th and 19th centuries, when cotton-knitting was
at its best, with bonnets the fashion for everyone, and Patterns knitted from the centre predominate.
knitted bedspreads the treasured heirlooms of every Research has revealed a single decrease pattern,
family”. Rae Compton in The Illustrated Dictionary “Acanthus Leaf”, from Weldon’s Practical Knitter,
of Knitting (1988) supports Thomas, “At its height Nineteenth Series, reproduced in Mary Walker
medallion knitting was responsible for many hand- Phillips’ Knitting Counterpanes (1989). The Weldon’s
knitted heirlooms – the small, often lacy patterns joined publications and other 19th century publications are a
into bedspreads. But medallions were used on their good source for medallion patterns, though they are
own for many other items, such as endless variations not cross-referenced as medallions.
for bonnet back section, lace mats, doileys, table mats
and traycloths.” It is interesting that medallion knitting Medallions in flat knitting, is the process by
could be used to make a ‘fabric’ then to fabricate which separate geometrical shapes are knitted and
something else. then combined to create a larger piece. Mary Walker
Phillips’s in Knitting Counterpanes has wonderful
examples of this type of medallion knitting, some dating
back to the early 19th century. Her patterns combine
a variety of geometric shapes to form bedspreads.
Medallions in flat knitting are usually knitted on two
needles. Mary Thomas writes “This work is small
and easily carried about, so squares can be made
in odd moments and big articles created.” She
also subtitles her section on medallions in flat
knitting with the text “also known as Gossip
Knitting and Community Knitting”. This is no
doubt a reference to the social activity when
several knitters created the medallions to
be joined into a single large item such as a
counterpane. In Knitter’s Handbook (2001
– first published in 1986) Montse Stanley
writes, “Medallions, individual geometric
shapes. Many small ones can be sewn
together into large patchwork projects.” She
details triangle, square, diamond, and other
polygonal shapes.

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 Circular Medallions in sections is the third type
of medallion detailed by Mary Thomas. “A circle, is
made on two knitting-pins achieved by ‘Turning’.”
Short row shaping is the least common technique
to knit medallions. How to improve your Knitting
technique (1984), edited by Pam Dawson has a pattern
for circular medallions. “This technique, worked on
2 needles, form wedge-shaped sections by means of
turning at a given point in a row and leaving some
stitches unworked......When sections are worked in
this way, a seam is required to join the last section
to the first section.” These both describe what is now
commonly known as short row shaping, it is the least
common technique to knit medallions.

Multiple variations of medallion knitting patterns

have been passed down, in most, if not all knitting
cultures and traditions. Medallion patterns can be
found in the earliest published patterns, with lace
patterns dominating. These patterns were written to be
knitted from the centre out, which makes sense when
lace knitting, as ‘yarn over’ and ‘yarn forward’, naturally
lend themselves to lace.

Compton, The Illustrated Dictionary of Knitting

(1988), has published twelve patterns for a variety
of medallion shapes including, windmill, target,
hexagonal and swirl centre. She recommends
knitting from the centre out as she writes: “The
benefit of working from the centre out, even for a
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square, is to be found, not only in the growth of the

pattern which repeats in each quarter, but in the fact
that the edge can be patterned and fluted or shaped
and cast off with a loop or picot edge, so completing
the lace effect.”

A quick search of Ravelry supports Rae Compton’s

further comment that “medallion knitting is no longer
in fashion as it was in the eighteenth and nineteenth
centuries.” Ravelry has only a small number of
medallion patterns. Research for this article has only
thrown up two coloured large medallion patterns,
knitted from the centre to the outside, “Chinese Fish”
and “Kaleidoscope” from Knitting for the Home (1991),
by Liz Gemmell.

Norah Gaughan, Knitting Nature (2006), has

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medallion patterns for rugs, cushions, and a knitted
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 Winter Warmer
(beanie)
By Bev Cooper

Yarn Belisa Cashmere 100% cashmere (50g/1.75oz,

400m/440yds equiv Aust 3ply, CYCA #0, Lace weight) 1
(2) balls Colour Red
Needles and notions 3.25mm (US 3) and 3.75mm (US 5)
dpns; tapestry needle
Tension 32sts to 10cm (4inch) in rib pattern, with yarn
doubled, on 3.25mm (US 3) needles
Size Medium (53cm or 21inch) and Large (57cm or
22.5inch)

Hat
Beginning at crown, using two strands (yarn end from
inside and from outside of ball) and 3.25mm (US 3)
needles, cast on 8sts.
Row 1: k
Row 2 & foll even rows: p
Row 3: kfb across row [16sts]
Row 5: *k1, kfb, repeat from * to end of row [24sts]
Row 7: *k2, kfb, repeat from * to end of row [32sts]
Row 9: *k3, kfb, repeat from * to end of row [40sts]
Row 11: *k4, kfb, repeat from * to end of row [48sts]
Row 13: *k5, kfb, repeat from * to end of row [56sts]
Continue increasing in the same manner finishing Row
35 (39) for 144 [160]sts.
Row 36 (40): p
Pattern Rows
Row 1: k
Row 2: p
Rows 3-6: k4, p4
Row 7: k
Row 8: p
Work Pattern Rows a total of 7 times (56 rows). Now
work k2, p2 rib for 30 (38) rows. Change to 3.75mm
(US 5) needles and cast off loosely in rib. Sew up side
seam along inside from crown to end of Pattern Rows
Free Pattern
and on outside for rib rows (so seam will not show with Simple Lace Cowl
the rib brim turned back). 50g skein of Angel Touch Organic Baby Alpaca
Colour is Naturally Dyed Be My Valentine
Available exclusively at
4mm circular needle (40cm long) or dpns
Pattern:
Cast on 90 sts, join in the round, being careful not to twist sts.
Round 1: K3, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k4* repeat to last st, k1
Round 2: K all sts
Repeat rounds 1 and 2 until cowl measures 25cm from cast
on edge. Cast off all sts loosely. Weave in loose ends. Block.

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 MMM Shrug Sunspun
By Marlene Miller

Yarn Beautiful Silks Loop Mohair #28 (120g/4.5oz,

300m/330yds, approx. equiv Austr 12 ply, CYCS #5)
Beautiful Silks Fat Silk #23 (30g/>1oz, 45m/49yds, approx.
equiv Austr 8-10ply, CYCA #3-4)
Needles and notions 5mm (US 8) and 7mm (US
10.5) needles
Notes The fat silk yarn outlines the soft and luxurious
neckline and front of the shrug.

Marlene Miller may be a familiar face if you have

attended craft fairs in Australia. Marlene has worked
for Morris and Sons, and for Prudence Mapstone on
occasions, but these days you will find her tucked
away, happily sorting through the yarns at Beautiful
Silks in Fitzroy. On her busy weekends, with umpteen
grandchildren surrounding her, meals to get and
places and people to go to, Marlene loves to sit down
and dream up beautiful wearables for busy women to
knit! Her newest designs will be available in kit form
from Beautiful Silks.

Shrug Sunspun
With 7mm (US 10.5) needles and loop mohair yarn, cast Ph: (03) 9830 1609
on 98sts. [Link]
Row 1: k4, *p2, k6, repeat from * until last 4 sts, k4
Row 2: p4, *k2, p6, repeat from * until last 4 sts, k4
These two Rows form the pattern. Repeat Rows 1-2
until shrug measures 65cm (25.6inch). Join the fat
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 Tween Jumper
By Mae Eastman

Yarn Patons Jet 70% wool + 30% alpaca (50g/1.75oz,

74m/82yds, 8 wpi, equiv Aust 10ply, CYCA #4, Worsted
weight) 10(10, 11, 11, 12, 12) balls Colour #811 + Patons
Patonyle 80% wool+ 20%nylon for the lettuce sleeve edge
(100g/3.5oz, 374m/411yds, 20wpi, equiv Aust 4ply, CYCA
#1, Sock weight) 1 ball Colour #101
Needles and notions 6.5mm (US 10.5) needles; optional
5mm (US 8) dpns for lettuce edge sleeves
Tension: 14sts and 20 rows to 10cm (4inch) in st st
Finished measurements to fit chest 85 (90, 95, 100,
105)cm or 33.5 (35.5, 37.5, 39.5, 41.25)inches; length
from neck to bottom edge 57 (57, 59.75, 59.75, 62)cm or
22.5 (22.5, 23.5, 23.5, 24.5)inches
Notes to add waist shaping change to 6mm (US 10)
needles when 14cm (5.5inch) up from bottom edge, work
for 5 rows, change to 5.5mm (US 9) needles and work for
6 rows, change back to 6mm (US 10) needles and work for
5 rows, before changing back to 6.5mm (US 10.5) needles.

This is a slim �itting jumper designer to �it tweens or

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Front
With MC cast on 54 (58, 62, 66, 70, 74) sts. Work in rib
(k2, p2) across row for 4 rows. Work in st st (knit 1 row,
purl 1 row) for 4 rows, then join CC and work pattern
band as follows:
Row 1: (with CC) K.
Row 2: (with MC) P.
Row 3: * (with CC) K2, (with MC) K2, repeat from *
across, ending with K2 in CC.

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 Row 4: * (with CC) P2, (with MC) P2, repeat from *
across, ending with P2 in CC.
Row 5: (with MC) K.
Row 6: (with CC) P.
With MC only continue to work in st st, increasing 1
st each side every 6th row, twice until 58 (62, 66, 70,
74, 78) sts on needle. When work measures 35.5(34.5,
35.5, 35.5, 37)cm or 13.5 (13.5, 14, 14, 14.5)inches, or
desired length, shape armholes.
Shape Armholes
Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. When armholes
measure 19(19, 20.25, 20.25, 21.5, 21.5)cm or 7.5
(7.5, 8, 8, 8.5, 8.5) inches from cast off sts at underarm
(ending with a P row) join CC and work 6 rows of
pattern band again, then work with MC only and at the
same time, shape shoulders.
Shape Shoulders
Starting on Row 1 of band, cast off 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 5) sts at
beg of each of the next 6 (4, 6, 4, 2, 2) rows, then cast off
0(5, 0, 6, 6, 6) sts at beg of each of next 0(2, 0, 2, 4, 4) rows
until 26(28, 28, 30, 32, 32) sts on needle, while keeping
to following sequence: after 6 rows of pattern, work three
rows MC st st, then work 4 rows in rib (k2, p2). Cast off.

Back
Work as for the Front.

Sleeves
With MC cast on 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42) sts. Work 4 rows in
rib (k2, p2). Work in st st and when work measures 2.5cm
(1 inch) from ribbing, inc 1 st each side, then inc 1 st each
side every 5th row, until 70(70, 74, 74, 78, 78) sts on needle.
When work measures 35.5(35.5, 39.5, 39.5, 43, 43)cm or
14 (14, 15.5, 15.5, 17, 17)inches or desired length, cast off.

Finishing
Sew shoulder seams. Sew sleeves in place. Sew underarm
and sleeve seams. With 5mm (US 8) dpns and Patonyle
yarn, pick up 64 (68, 72, 76, 80, 84) sts from inside sleeve,
where ribbed cuff begins. Join to work in the round. Knit
7 rounds. Next Round: kfb every stitch. Cast off. Laying
sleeve flat, block lettuce edge into 5 or 6 points.
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 Felted Cloche
(hat)
By Jenny King

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 Felted Cloche Hat Body
Make 5 ch, join with a sl st into the first ch to form a
circle.

(hat) Round 1: 3 ch (acts a a tr), 11 tr into the circle [12 st].

Join this and all treble rounds by slip stitching into the
top of the first 3 ch worked
By Jenny King
Round 2: 3 ch, 1 tr in the same place as the 3 ch, 2 tr
Yarn Ashford Tekapo 100% wool (100g/3.5oz, into each st to end. Join [24 st].
200m/218yds, 13wpi, equiv Aust 8 ply, CYCA #3, DK or Round 3: 3ch,1 tr in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 tr
Light Worsted weight) 2 balls Colour #008 Traditional Red. in the next st, * 2 tr in the next st, 1 tr in the next st.
If substituting yarn you must use a feltable wool (one that Repeat from * to end. Join [36 st].
IS NOT superwash treated or Machine Washable).
Round 4: 3ch, 1 tr in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 tr in
Hooks and notions 5.5mm (US 9 or I) crochet hook;
washing machine
each of the next 2 st, * 2 tr in the next st, 1 tr in each of
Note This pattern is for the Cloche only. If you wanted the next 2 st. Repeat from * to end. Join [48 st].
to add the flower embellishments, the flower patterns are Round 5: 3ch, 1tr in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 tr in
freely available from Jenny King Designs. each of the next 3 st, * 2 tr in the next st, 1 tr in each of

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 the next 3 st. repeat from * to end. Join [60 st].
Round 6: 3 ch, 1 tr in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 tr in
each of the next 4 st, * 2 tr in the next st, 1 tr in each of
the next 4 st. repeat from * to end. Join [72 st].
Round 7: 3 ch, 1 tr in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 tr in
each of the next 5 st, * 2 tr in the next st, 1 tr in each of
the next 5 st. repeat from * to end. Join [84 st].
Round 8: 3 ch, 1 tr in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 tr in
each of the next 6 st, * 2 tr in the next st, 1 tr in each of
the next 6 st. repeat from * to end. Join [96 st].
Rounds 9-20: 3 ch, 1 tr in each st to end. Join. Turn at
the end of each of these rounds [96 st].

Brim
Round 21: 3 ch, 1 tr in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 tr in
each of the next 7 st, * 2 tr in the next st, 1 tr in each of
the next 7 st. Repeat from * to end. Join [108 st].
Round 22: 3 ch,1 tr in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 tr in
each of the next 8 st, * 2 tr in the next st, 1 tr in each of
the next 8 st. repeat from * to end. Join [120 st].
Round 23: 3 ch,1 tr in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 tr in
each of the next 9 st, * 2 tr in the next st, 1 tr in each of
the next 9 st. repeat from * to end. Join [132 st].
Round 24: 3 ch, 1 tr in the same place as the 3 ch, 1 tr in
each of the next 10 st, * 2 tr in the next st, 1 tr in each of
the next 10 st. repeat from * to end. Join [144 st].
Round 25: 1 sl st into the back loop only of each st in
the round.
Round 26: now work a sl st into the top of each treble
st. This will give a thicker edge to the cloche and keep
it firm. End off.

Felting Instructions
This hat is made super large in PURE WOOL. Place it
in a lingerie bag (so that excess fibres don’t clog the
machine) and put it in the washing machine for 20
minutes (maybe more). Use the lowest water level. Add
washing powder. The soap and agitation will full (felt)
the wool and make it shrink to size. It is a good idea
to check it after 15 minutes. Rinse in cold water and
roll up in a towel to remove excess moisture. Shape
as desired on a Cloche hat block or any container that
resembles a head shape (such as a pudding bowl).

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 crocodiles. The salties were almost wiped
Peaches out, until people saw a value in them. Now
the numbers are thriving. The crocodiles are
farmed for leather and food, as well as being
a tourist attraction. Many crocs are harvested,
but many live long lives. Again, there is no easy
answer.
It is such a difficult debate and both sides feel
strongly that they are right. There is the farmer
who watches his crops get eaten away, until
there is nothing left worth harvesting. And
there is also the wild life carer who cares for a
baby or adult, orphaned or injured because of

The Fur Debate:

a shooter or car. They both have a right to feel
strongly about their situation.
I feel there is no black and white answer to this debate,
talker 1 and both sides will feel betrayed with any solution. But
if animals are being culled, people should be allowed to
By Robin Darke
use those animals. Until someone develops a possum/
wallaby birth control pill, and a way to administer it,
There is a battle quietly raging in Tasmania, about
I think there will be population problems. And until a
whether or not to use native wildlife fur like possum,
better solution than culling is developed I feel that it is
wallaby, and pademelon. I have read articles from
wasteful to not harvest the fur.
both sides, and it is a complicated issue. Since 2004,
when commercial harvesting stopped, farmers have

The Fur Debate:

continued to shoot, to protect their crops. Before the
recent legislation change, if you shot an animal for crop

talker 2
protection, legally, you could not touch that animal, and
it had to remain where it fell.
The Brushtail Possum, Bennett’s Wallaby, and
By Fay Barrett
Tasmanian Pademelon are not endangered. According
to the latest report, at [Link]
I have been passionate about yarn and fibre all my life,
au/2009/indicator/113/[Link] the numbers of
exploring with a variety of fibres in knitting, crochet,
these animals are actually increasing in Tasmania.
spinning, weaving and felting, and as a subscriber to all
I have heard the farmers complain about the
three of your magazines my passion is tempted and fed
destruction caused by the native wildlife. Some people
most admirably.
say the farmers should build better fences, but have you
I am also a member of WIRES, Wildlife Information
ever tried to fence a possum out of your apple trees or
Rescue and Education Service and am dedicated to the
garden? It’s tough. The wildlife is eating food meant for
love and caring of our native wildlife. I care for a range
us, or for livestock animals. I also feel strongly for the
of Joeys, adult Kangaroo, Wallaroo and Wallaby. They
animals. I have raised orphan animals for the RSPCA in
are such gentle, loving little animals, each with their
the past. There is a lot of conflicting information about
own personalities and mannerisms. Many knitting
animal populations. There are cycles from year to year,
and crocheting projects have been completed while
depending on rainfall, food growth, changing habitats,
guarding my small charges as they gradually find the
etc. And to confuse the issue, one area may have lots
courage to graze in “the big world”. One of my dearest
of animals or only a few, but it is not a reflection of the
little girls, Peaches, stars as the logo on my brochures.
whole state.
Imagine my distress on reading the article on the use
It seems to me, judging from Tasmania’s history, there
of Wallaby fur in Yarn issue 21. While all Australian
will always be a cull, until a better form of population
macropods are protected by law, there are, apparently,
control is found. I don’t hunt, but there are those who
limited permits allowing a regulated commercial
do, and to leave the body to decay seems wrong to me.
“harvest” of Kangaroo and Wallaby for meat and
By seeing the animal as a resource, instead of waste,
leather. I understand that the fur is also available as a
it does give the animal a monetary value. I know that
“by product” of the Tasmanian lean meat market, but
life is priceless, but if you can change the idea from “a
please readers, look into your hearts and ask, “Are you
possum is a pest”, to “a possum is valuable” it is a start.
content with the knowledge that an animal must die, so
This change in thinking did wonders for the salt water
you may use its fur?”

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 Areas of Grey:
talker 3
By Michelle Moriarty PTY LTD
On another related issue, after receiving an email from
Elizabeth Burrell, who was boycotting mink yarn, I
replied to Elizabeth, who had questioned my stance on
fur. This is my own personal opinion, edited down from
the original email, as I tend to ramble somewhat (and
there are only 56 pages per issue).
“If it is any consolation to you, I grew up on a farm…
we ate our own pigs, chooks, cows, sheep…drank the
milk from the cows, ate the eggs from the chooks and
spun the wool from our sheep. When the sheep were
fly struck Mum did what needed to be done to ensure
that the sheep would be healthy again. I still shed tears
when I think about it and every time I purchase wool
yarn I hope that the sheep have had a happy life. I don’t
want to boycott wool. I love working with wool. It is an
excellent product.
When cotton is grown, it is often heavily fertilised and
pesticided, sometimes causing health problems to the
workers and the water tables. This is not acceptable,
yet I sleep on cotton sheets, wear cotton clothing and
knit with cotton yarn.
When possum yarns were introduced I was initially
shocked, until I read an article in “Wild Fibers” about the
decimation of natural habitat for New Zealand native PURELY AUSTRALIAN ALPACA.
flora and fauna, by the possum. There are no natural
possum predators in New Zealand. I knit with possum,
but I hope that they have been captured humanely and
I hope that more than just the fur has been harvested.
The kind of communities we live in now, mean that
we live a life full of contradictions. I try to support
individuals that care about what they are doing, but
sometimes I can’t. I no longer see things in black and
white. Is mink farming the only way to keep a family
alive in an impoverished country with little or no social
support? I don’t know.
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 Fair Flower
Fingerless Mitts
By Jessica Powers
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 round 1 of chart, placing stitch markers of a different of the 10-stitch pattern repeats. Work rounds 1-13 of
colour from the beginning of the round in between each the Fair Isle Flower Chart. Knit 6 rounds with C2 only,
of the 10-stitch pattern repeats. Work rounds 1-13 of leaving only the beginning round marker in place. Next
the Fair Isle Flower Chart. Knit 6 rounds with C2 only, round switch to 2.75mm (US 2) needles for the rest
leaving only the beginning round marker in place. Next of the mitt: K40, place marker, M1R, K1, M1L, place
round switch to 2.75mm (US 2) needles for the rest marker, knit to the end of the round [52st].
of the mitt: K10, place marker, M1R, K1, M1L, place Next round: knit all stitches.
marker, knit to the end of the round [52st]. Next round: knit to marker, slip marker, M1R, knit to
Next round: knit all stitches. next marker, M1L, slip marker, knit to end.
Next round: knit to marker, slip marker, M1R, knit to Continue working the previous two rounds until there
next marker, M1L, slip marker, knit to end. are 19 thumb stitches [68st total].
Continue working the previous two rounds until there Knit 10 rounds even. Next round, knit to 1 stitch before
are 19 thumb stitches [68st total]. thumb stitches, slip next stitch from left to right needle,
Knit 10 rounds even. Next round, knit to 1 stitch before remove the markers and slide thumb stitches onto a
thumb stitches, slip next stitch from left to right needle, holder, place the slipped stitch back on the left needle,
remove the markers and slide thumb stitches onto a K2tog, knit to end [48st]. Knit 1 round even. Work rows
holder, place the slipped stitch back on the left needle, 1-3 of Upper Band Chart. Using C2, work 3 rounds even.
K2tog, knit to end [48sts]. Knit 1 round even. Work Work 4 rounds in twisted rib pattern. Cast off in twisted
rows 1-3 of Upper Band Chart. Using only C2, work 3 rib pattern next round.
rounds even. Work 4 rounds in twisted rib pattern. Cast
off in twisted rib pattern next round. Thumbs
Place stitches from holder onto 2.75mm (US 2) DPNs.
Right Mitt Using C2, pick up 3 stitches at inner thumb. Knit to last
Using 2.75mm (US 2) needles and C1 cast on 50 stitches. stitch from gusset, K2tog this stitch and the first of the
Work twisted rib pattern for 9 rows: Knit 1 through the picked up stitches, K1, K2tog the last picked up stitch
back loop, Purl 1. Switch to 3mm (US 3) needles for with the next of the thumb gusset stitches, PM.
round 1 of chart, placing stitch markers of a different Work 4 rounds in twisted rib pattern. Next round cast
colour from the beginning of the round in between each off in pattern.

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• All entries should be posted no later than March 30 and should include a stamped, self-addressed envelope
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• Your work must be available for exhibition from April through to Nov 2012.

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yarn related yumminess . . .

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Many fibre artists like to work across mediums and [Link] has listened
to customer requests and put out a great range of hand painted wool and yarn in
matching colour ranges for cross-crafters. Products pictured include 50% silk, 50%
wool yarn in the Stained Glass colourway. The yarn is 4ply weight (CYCA #1) with
great stitch definition. The wool plait is also in the Stained Glass colourway and is
Blue Faced Leicester with a dash of Sparkle
(trilobal nylon). Call Kathy on (08) 8389 6417
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yarn related yumminess . . . Being a bit wary of handspun silk ribbon

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yarns, I can’t even begin to tell you what

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an absolute pleasure it was to knit this.
The Swish yarn is pictured in Stylish colourway and
it is a class act from start to finish. It had fantastic
drape, was soft to handle and had beautiful colour
transitions. There is 50g/1.75oz per skein, with
60% wool, 40% mixed silk. 15mm needles were
recommended on the swing tag, but the sample
was knit with 12mm needles. Contact Kiri on (07)
3264 7384 or at [Link] for store
directions—give it a squeeze and you’ll fall in love.

For sock lovers everywhere, it is time to

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Love Sock yarn by Sweetgeorgia. The
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Pomegranate. To see more of this gorgeous

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ask Ashleigh about her beautiful Signature
Needle range while you are there.

6 Sometimes the perfect button eludes us. Kate at

[Link] has the solution. As well
as a great range of off the shelf buttons, she offers
a custom button service where she covers dome or
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specifications, or she can custom dye vegetable ivory
buttons. She also offers a custom belt and belt buckle
service and a buttonhole making and eyelet making
service. Call (03) 9650 3627 for more information.
Buttons shown were covered by Kate from my own
torn headscarf.

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become the most comprehensive stockist of BC
Garn in Australia. The yarn pictured is BC Garn

7 Semilla 100% organic wool (certified by GOTS). It

is a super soft 8ply weight yarn (CYCA #3) and is
available in 24 different colours. The colour shown
is Aqua and the Soak delicate wash shown is Aquae
purely elemental. Visit the store in Indooroopilly or
call 0438 374 364 for more information.

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Shetland
by Alexi Bjornson
Fake fluffy stuff
I have mentioned in an earlier postcard (Issue 21) the manner
in which Shetland sheep tend to ‘moult’ their �leece after winter
and how one �inds pieces of wool clinging to clumps of heather
when out walking in the hills. Not every bit of �luff you come upon
is wool, however! The chicks of the common gull might easily be
mistaken for grey wool…
…and bog cotton (Eriophorum augustifolium) looks like tufts of
white wool. Shetlanders call it “Lucka Minnie’s oo”. In local folklore,
Lucka Minnie was a witch who lived in the hills and collected the
“oo” (wool) from the bog cotton, which she then carded on fairy
cards (ferns) and spun into yarn to knit haps (shawls) for her
children. Lucka Minnie could go to sea in an empty egg-shell and
cause all manner of trouble to �ishermen—but that is another story.
Bog Cotton Another wool-like material found in the hills is sphagnum, or
peat-moss which grows profusely in Shetland’s wet climate. It
may not be the colour of wool when growing but when dry it is
soft and �luffy and the colour of moorit �leece. During the First
World War the moss was collected by local women and shipped
to France where it was used as �ield dressings. Sphagnum’s high
acidity and absorbent properties made it especially useful in
dealing with suppurating wounds and in inhibiting gangrene. It is
still used in some surgical procedures today and is considered to
be more effective that cotton wool.
And then there are those beautiful white, �luffy clouds that are
so much a feature of the landscape…
There may not be gold in ‘them thar hills’, but there is golden
�leece and other extraordinary things to delight woolly-minded
wanderers like me!

Common gull chicks

Sphagnum Moss

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 stitch guide

Three-needle join/cast off Bring together two pieces of knitting on separate needles,
Knit stitches abbreviations right sides facing. The near needle is the ‘front’ needle, and the other the ‘back’ needle. Insert
*, ** repeat directions following * or ** as many tip of a third needle knitwise through both the first st on front needle and the first st on the
times as indicated back needle. Knit the two together onto the third needle. Repeat the same manoeuvre on the
alt alternate next st on the front and back needles, giving you two sts on the right needle. To work as a
CC contrast colour cast off, simply lift the first stitch on the right needle and drop it over the second in the usual
cm centimetre(s) manner. Continue this way, knitting two together off the paired needles and casting sts off right
dec(s) decrease(s)/decreasing needle, until only one st remains on right needle. Break thread and draw the last loop closed.
dpn(s) double-pointed needle(s)
foll following
Knitting into the front and back of a st (kfb) Insert right needle through st to be
inc(s) increase(s)/increasing
g st garter stitch: k all rows (back and forth); in knit and knit as usual (1) with­ 1 2
rounds, work 1 round knit, next round purl out sliding it off the needle.
K, k knit (2) Insert the tip of the right
k2tog knit 2 sts together (decs 1 st; a right-leaning dec)
kfb knit into the front and back of the same st needle through the back of the
(incs 1 st) same st, knit as usual, sliding it
m metre(s) off the left needle.
m1 make 1 (raised increase)
m1L make 1 leaning left M1 Insert the left needle from the front to back of the horizontal loop between the
m1R make 1 leaning right two stitches. Knit the stitch through the back loop as shown.
MC main colour
mm millimetre(s)
P, p purl
PM, pm place marker
psso pass slipped stitch over
p2tog purl two sts together.
RS right side
skp slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over
Sl, sl, s slip
Sm, sm slip marker
ssk slip, slip, knit the 2sts tog (left leaning dec) Slip, slip, knit (ssk) (left-leaning decrease) Slip two sts knitwise, one at a time,
st(s) stitch(es) from the left needle to the right needle. Slide the tip of left needle through the front
st st stocking stitch: k one row, p one row (flat); k of the two sts and knit them together. Decreases 1 st.
all rows (circular knitting)
tbl work st(s) through back of loop(s)
tog together
WS wrong side
yb yarn back
yf yarn forward. Makes a st on a K row by
moving yarn to front of work under right
hand needle. 1 2 3
yo yarn over. See also ‘yrn’
yrn yarn round needle. Before a purl st must go
fully around the needle.

Wrap and turn (short-row wraps) On a knit row:

yf, sl 1, yb, return sl st to left-hand needle, turn and work 4 5 6
back across without working wrapped st. On a purl row,
Grafting (Kitchener stitch) Leave a tail about 3 times the width of the knitting to
yb, sl 1, yf, return sl st to left-hand needle, turn work and be grafted. Thread yarn onto a blunt needle. Holding needles parallel with WS of work
work back across without working wrapped st. together, work two set-up stitches: (1) put the sewing needle in the first stitch of the
Working wrap with st When working a knit row, front knitting needle purlwise and pull yarn all the way through, keeping the stitch on
insert needle from below into the wrap and k wrap the knitting needle. Next put the sewing needle knitwise into the first stitch of the back
knitting needle and pull all the way through. Keep the stitch on the needle. (2) Put sewing
together with the st as directed.
needle knitwise into first stitch of the front knitting needle and pull the yarn all the way
through. Drop the stitch off the knitting needle. (3) Put sewing needle purlwise into the
Knitting symbol fonts from Aire River Design next stitch on the front knitting needle and pull through, keeping the stitch on the knitting
needle. (4) Put sewing needle purlwise into first stitch on back knitting needle and pull
Mattress Stitch yarn through. Drop the stitch off the knitting needle. (5) Put sewing needle knitwise into
Worked with pieces spread out, cast off edges together the next stitch on the back knitting needle and pull through. Do not drop the stitch off
and right sides up. Put needle through side of st closest to the knitting needle. (6) Repeat Steps 2–5 until all sts have been worked.
the top edge of lower piece and out through the centre
1 2 3 4
of the st from back to front. Bring the needle completely
under the corresponding
st on upper piece and
out the other side from
back to front. Insert
needle down through
Working through the back of a loop (tbl) (1) k tbl: Put the needle through the back
where yarn leaves the st
loop of the st as shown. (2) p tbl: put the needle through the back of the stitch from left
on the lower piece and
to right. (3) k2togtbl Knit two stitches together by putting the right needle through the
up through the centre of
back loops of two stitches at once. (4) p2togtbl Purl 2 sts together by putting the right
the next st.
needle through the back loops of the two sts at the same time from left to right.

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Ultimate Yarn Conversion Guide

* The 1 & 2 ply yarns are normally used for open worked, lace patterns so the stitch
count and needle size can vary tremendously depending on the project.
** Steel crochet hook sizes may differ from regular hooks.
This table complied by Michelle Moriarty, referencing various Encyclopedias, USA
CYCA Standards, Knitpicks, Nancy’s Knit Knacks, Ravelry and in consultation with
Amelia Garripoli. © This table is copyright to Yarn Magazine.

To make a dtr (double-treble) you need a turning chain of

four stitches. Wrap yarn around hook twice. (1) Insert hook
1 into the stitch you’re crocheting into, swirl hook and (2) pull
yarn through stitch (4 loops on hook). Swirl hook and pull yarn
through two loops (3 loops on hook). Swirl hook and pull yarn
through two loops (2 loops on hook). Swirl hook and pull yarn
through remaining two loops.

2
To start a sl st (slip stitch) or
dc (double crochet): (1) insert
the hook into the next stitch, pick To make a ttr (triple-treble, or treble-treble crochet) you
up the yarn with the hook and pull need a turning chain of five stitches. Wrap yarn around hook three
it through the st to the front. To times. (1) Insert your hook into the stitch you’re crocheting into
complete a sl st pull the loop all swirl hook and (2) pull yarn through stitch (5 loops on hook). Swirl
the way through the second loop. hook and pull yarn through two loops (4 loops on hook). Swirl
To complete a dc (2) pick up the hook and pull yarn through two loops (3 loops on hook). Swirl
yarn with the hook again and pull it hook and pull yarn through two loops (2 loops left on hook). Swirl
through the two loops. hook and pull yarn through remaining two loops.
To make a htr
(half-treble
crochet) or a tr
Crochet stitches - We say torch, you say flashlight.
(treble crochet) Australian/UK North American
(1) pick up the yarn chain (ch) chain (ch)
with the hook. (2) double crochet (dc) single crochet (sc)
1 2 Insert the hook into treble crochet (tr) double crochet (dc)
the next st, catch half treble crochet (htr) half double crochet (hdc)
the yarn with the hook and pull it through to the front (3 loops on hook). To complete a htr, catch the yarn
double treble (dtr) treble crochet (tr)
again and pull it through all 3 loops. To complete a tr, catch the yarn again and pull it through the first 2 loops
slip stitch (sl st) slip stitch (ss)
on the hook; pick up the yarn with the hook again and pull it through the rem 2 loops on the hook. In (2) you
can also see the effect of working sl sts across a row to decrease. Here, 4 sts have been decreased. triple treble (ttr) double treble (dtr)
miss skip (sk)

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Yarn 25 Elven Hooded Scarf Advertiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page OpenDrawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Pg 10 under Right Side & also Left Side Australian Country Spinners . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Precious Purl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
should say work rows 1-76 (not work 176 Alice Springs Beanie Festival . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Puchka Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
rows). Pg 11 & 12 under First half Neck Ashford New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC Rainbow Wools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Band & Left Side & also Second half of Batik Oetoro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Sarah Durrant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Neck Band & Right Side should say work BB Yarn Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Sassafras Wool Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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under Centre should say work rows 1-41 Belisa Cashmere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Shiloh Wool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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Kathy’s Fibres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Virginia Farm Wool Works . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Knit Knacs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Wirraworra Wool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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