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Stylish versatile throw kniTTing CroCheT Crewelwork felTing

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Customize your projects with broad rib pleats

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Knit the next 2 reversible squares for

your stunning throwEASY DOES IT! 44 laundry set

CUSTOMIZINg TEChNIqUES 79 designer’s notebook:

broad ribbed pleats • spectacles case

PATChwORK COllECTION 152 bramble stitch

in moonstone 153 tulle stitch

in magma

fAShION PROjECTS 69 striped cardigan

• 2 balls of Crea yarn to make your next 2 squares in Impasto Citrine and Aerial Marl

• Knit a woman’s simple lace sweater in a fluffy yarn and a brightly-colored flamingo

• Make a chic necklace• Customize with Dorset buttons

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★ ★bramble stitch

Size: 4¾ x 4¾ in. (12 x 12cm) Knitting needles: size 4 (3.5mm)Stitch: bramble stitch

moonStone Square

Knitted in Crea Harmony, this square for your throw is worked in the bramble stitch. as you are increasing and decreasing stitches on two rows, make sure you count your stitches at the end of these rows to ensure you have the correct number.

in moonstone


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bramble stitch sQUare in moonstone See “reading a pattern card” for the list of abbreviations.

to makeUsing size 4 (3.5mm) needles and Harmony, cast on 30 sts.row 1 (rs): P to the end of the row.row 2: K1, *work k1, p1 and k1 all into the next st, p3tog, rep from * to the last st, k1.row 3: P to the end of the row.row 4: K1, *p3tog, work k1, p1 and k1 all into the next st, rep from * to the last st, k1.These 4 rows form the patt.Rep them until the work measures 4¾ in. (12cm) from the cast-on edge, ending with a ws row. Bind off p-wise.Work another square in the same way.

note: Each ball of yarn supplied is enough to work 2 whole squares. If you find you work tightly, or loosely, change your needle size—see know-how 1, reading a pattern card, gauge square.

3 Take the yarn to the back and knit into the same stitch again, this time slip the stitch off the left needle—you have made three stitches from one stitch.

5 Repeat the sequence knit 1, purl 1 and knit 1 all into the next stitch, purl 3 together to the last stitch, then knit the last stitch.

2 Take the yarn to the front and purl the same stitch, again keeping the stitch on the left needle.

4 The next 3 stitches are worked together. With the yarn at the front, insert the right needle into the next 3 stitches purlwise, take the yarn around the needle and purl them together.

6 row 3: Purl to the end of the row. row 4: Knit the first stitch, then work purl 3 together, knit 1, purl 1 and knit 1 all into the next stitch. Repeat the sequence to the last stitch, knit the last stitch. These 4 rows form the pattern.

try this!to knit the bramble stitch, follow the instructions below or go online to watch the video.

when you have tacked your squares together, label them F0. You’ll need this reference when you join the squares for your throw. keep the squares safe in your workbasket.

throw F0

1 row 1: Purl to the end of the row. row 2: Knit the first stitch. You are now going to work 3 times into the next stitch. Knit into the stitch, leaving the stitch on the left needle.

joining tHe SquareSBlock your squares, see blocking your work, know-how 3. Then, with wrong sides together and the edges matching, tack around the outer edge, stitching about one stitch from the edge.

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This square for your beautiful throw revisits the tulle stitch. The pattern is formed by passing “made” stitches over pairs of stitches to bind them together. It is knitted in Crea Harmony in Magma using size 4 (3.5mm) knitting needles.

in magma

tulle stitch

Size: 4¾ x 4¾ in. (12 x 12cm)Knitting needles: size 4 (3.5mm)Stitch: tulle stitch

MagMa Square

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try this! To knit the tulle stitch, follow the instructions below or go online to watch the video.

1 Cast on a multiple of 2 stitches. row 1: Knit 1, bring the yarn forward between the needles (abbreviated as yfd), then knit the next 2 stitches.

2 Insert the left needle into the yarn forward and lift it over the 2 knit stitches and off the right needle. The 2 knit stitches have been bound together.

4 row 3: Knit 2, then repeat yfd, knit 2, pass the yfd over the 2 knit stitches to the last 2 stitches, knit 2. The pattern has moved over by 1 stitch.

3 Repeat yfd, knit 2, pass the yfd over the 2 knit stitches to the last stitch and knit it. row 2: Purl to the end of the row.

5 row 4: Purl to the end of the row. These 4 rows form the pattern.

6 Repeat Rows 1 to 4 throughout to form the tulle stitch fabric.

when you have tacked your squares together, label them k7. You’ll need this reference when you join the squares for your throw. keep the squares safe in your workbasket.

throw K7

tulle Stitch Square in magma See “reading a pattern card” for the list of abbreviations.

to makeUsing size 4 (3.5mm) needles and Harmony, cast on 28 sts. P 1 row. row 1 (rs): K1, *yfd, k2, pass the yfd over the 2 k sts, rep from * to the last st, k1. row 2: P to the end of the row.row 3: K2, *yfd, k2, pass the yfd over the 2 k sts, rep from * to the last 2 sts, k2. row 4: P to the end of the row.These 4 rows form the patt. Rep them until work measures 4¾ in. (12cm) from the beg. Bind off. Work another square in the same way.

Note: Each ball of yarn supplied is enough to work 2 whole squares. If you find you work tightly, or loosely, change your needle size—see know-how 1, reading a pattern card, gauge square.

joININg THe SquareSBlock your squares, see blocking your work, know-how 3. Then, with wrong sides together and the edges matching, tack around the outer edge, stitching about one stitch from the edge.

watch the video www.knit-and-stitch.com

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Fashion projects 69

Materials• 1[1:2:2:2:2]x2oz.(50g)ballsofCreaHarmonyinLavender

• 1[1:1:1:1:1]x2oz.(50g)ballofCreaHarmonyinCyclamen,ChartreuseandTeal

• Pairofsize3and4(3.25mmand3.5mm)knittingneedles

•Tapestryneedle• 3[4:5:4:4:4]buttons,⅜in.(1.1cm)indiameter

Gotoknit-and-stitch.comtobuyCreayarn.SeetheinformationchartforfulldetailsonalltheCreayarns.

Knitted in stockinette stitch, this colorful striped cardigan comes in a wide range of sizes—suitable for a baby to a toddler.

striped cardiganUSE YOUR KNO

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DGE • USE YOUR STITCH LIbRaRY •

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When working the stripe sequence on the sleeves you can carry the colors not in use up the side of the knitting instead of cutting off and joining on colors for each stripe.

designer’s tip

siZesTofitchest12[14:16:18:20:22]in.(31[36:41:46:51:56]cm).Actualmeasurement14⅝[16½:19:20½:22⅝:24½]in.(37[42:48:52.5:57.5:62]cm.Length6⅜[7½:9:10¼:11:12½]in.(16[19:23:26:28:32]cm).Sleeveseam3½[4¾:5⅞:6⅝:7⅞:9½]in.(9[12:15:17:20:24]cm).

GauGe23stsand32rows=4in.(10cm)overstst.

aBBreViationsSeereadingapatterncard.

sPeciaL aBBreViationyfrn=yarnforwardandaroundneedle.

to MaKeLEFT FRONT: Usingsize3(3.25mm)needlesandLavender,caston19[19:23:27:31:31]sts.Rib row 1 (rs): K2,*p2,k2,repfrom*tothelastst,p1.Rib row 2: K1,p2,*k2,p2,repfrom*totheendoftherow.Repthese2rows4[4:4:5:5:5]moretimes,butinc0[2:2:1:0:2]stsonthelastrow.19[21:25:28:31:33]sts.CutLavender.**Changetosize4(3.5mm)needles.Joiningandcuttingthecolorsasrequired,workinststinstripesof6rowsCyclamen,6rowsChartreuse,6rowsTealand6rowsLavenderuntiltheworkmeasures3⅛[4⅜:5⅛:5⅞:5⅞:7½]in.8[11:13:15:15:19]cm)frombeg,endingwithaprow.shape front edgeContinststinstripes,dec1statend(forrightfrontatthebeg)ofnextandeveryfoll4throwuntil13[15:18:20:22:23]stsrem.Contwithoutshapinguntiltheworkmeasures6¼[7½:9:10¼:11:12½]in.16[19:23:26:28:32]cmfromthebeg,endingwithaprow.Bindoffleavingalongyarntail.

RIGHT FRONT: Usingsize3(3.25mm)needlesandLavender,caston19[19:23:27:31:31]sts.Rib row 1 (rs):P1,k2,*p2,k2,repfrom*totheendoftherow.Rib row 2: P2,*k2,p2,repfrom*tothelastst,k1.Repthese2rows4[4:4:5:5:5]moretimes,butinc0[2:2:1:0:2]stsonthelastrow.19[21:25:28:31:33]sts.Completeasgivenfortheleftfrontfrom**notingthebracketedexception.

BACK: Usingsize3(3.25mm)needlesandLavender,caston42[50:54:58:66:70]sts.Rib row 1 (rs): K2,*p2,k2,repfrom*totheendoftherow.Rib row 2: P2,*k2,p2,repfrom*totheendoftherow.Repthese2rows4[4:4:5:5:5]moretimes,butinc0[0:2:2:0:2]stsonthelastrow.42[50:56:60:66:72]sts.Changetosize4(3.5mm)needles.Joiningandcuttingthecolorsasrequired,workinststinstripesof6rowsCyclamen,6rowsChartreuse,6rowsTealand6rowsLavenderuntiltheworkmeasures6¼[7½:9:10¼:11:12½]in.16[19:23:26:28:32]cmfromthebeg,endingwithaprow.Bindoffleavingalongyarntail.

SLEEVES: Usingsize3(3.25mm)needlesandLavender,caston30[30:34:34:38:42]sts.Workthe2ribrowsoftheback5[5:5:6:6:6]times.Changetosize4(3.5mm)needles.Joiningandcuttingthecolorsasrequired,workinststinstripesof4rowsCyclamen,4rowsChartreuse,4rowsTealand4rowsLavenderasfoll:Work2[2:2:2:2:4]rows.Inc row (rs): K1,incinnextst,ktothelast3sts,incinnextst,k2.Work3rows.Repthelast4rowsuntilthereare38[42:48:52:60:64]sts.Contwithoutshapinguntilworkmeasures3½[4¾:5⅞:6⅝:7⅞:9½]in.(9[12:15:17:20:24]cm)fromthebeg,endingwithaprow.Bindoffleavingalongyarntail.

BORDER: Jointheshoulderseams.Withthersfacing,joinLavendertotherightfrontand,usingsize3(3.25mm)needles,pickupandk8[8:8:10:10:10]stsalongtheribsection,16[22:30:36:36:44]stsalongthestraightedge,21[24:27:31:36:39]stsalongtheshapededge,16[18:20:20:22:24]stsacrossthebackneck,21[24:27:31:36:39]stsalongtheshapededge,16[22:30:36:36:44]stsalongthestraightedgeand8[8:8:10:10:10]stsalongtheribsection.106[126:150:174:186:210]sts.

BegwithRibrow2,rib3rowsasgivenfortheback.Buttonhole row: Rib6,yfrn,p2tog,(rib6[6:6:10:10:14],yfrn,p2tog)2[3:4:3:3:3]times,ribtotheendoftherow.Rib3rows.Bindoffinribleavingalongyarntail.

FinishinGBlockthepiecesusingthespraymethod.Markthedepthofarmholes3⅛[3½:4⅛:4½:5⅛:5½]in.(8[9:10.5:11.5:13:14]cm)fromtheshoulderseamsonthebackandfronts.Sewthesleevestothearmholesbetweenthemarkers,thenjointhesideandsleeveseams.Weaveintheends.Sewonbuttonstocorrespondwithbuttonholes.

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Materials Peg bag • 3x2oz.(50g)ballsofScheepjesStoneWashedXLinMoonStone

• Pairofsize8(5.0mm)knittingneedles

•Tapestryneedle• Woodencoathanger,11⅞in.(30cm)long

2 hanger covers • 1x2oz.(50g)ballofScheepjesStoneWashedXLinMoonStone


•Tapestryneedle• 2woodencoathangers,15¾in.(40cm)long

this peg bag and hanger set will be a useful addition to laundry days. each item is knitted in one piece using a simple stitch pattern and a cotton and acrylic mix yarn.

laundry setUSE YOUR KNO

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sIZesPegbag,11⅞x11¼in.(30x28.5cm).Hangercovers,tofita15¾in.(40cm)woodencoathanger.

GAuGe21stsand25rows=4in.(10cm)overthemockEnglishrib.

ABBReVIAtIoNsSeereadingapatterncard.

to MAKe PeG BAGUsingsize8(5.0mm)needles,caston63sts.WorkinmockEnglishribasfoll:Row 1 (rs): K3,*p1,k3,repfrom*totheendoftherow.Row 2: K1,p1,*k3,p1,repfromtothelastst,k1.These2rowsformthepatt.Continpattuntilworkmeasures22½in.(57cm)fromthebeg,endingwithRow1.Bindoffinpattleavingalongyarntail.

FINIsHINGBlockusingthespraymethod.Weaveintheends.Joincast-onandbind-offedgesfor2½in.(6.5cm)fromeachouteredge,leavingthecenteropen.Foldthebaginhalfwithanopening4in.(10cm)fromthetopfold.Jointhesideseams.Insertahangerintothebagandpushthehookthroughthecenteroftheknittingatthetopfold.

to MAKe HANGeR CoVeRsREVERSE STOCKINETTE STITCH COVER: Usingsize8(5.0mm)needles,caston12sts.Row 1 (rs):K1,ptothelastst,k1.Row 2: Ktotheendoftherow.Repthese2rowsuntilthework,whenslightlystretched,fitsalongthelengthofhanger,endingwithRow2.Bindoffleavingalongyarntail.

FINIsHINGBlockusingthespraymethod.Weaveintheends.Foldthefabricinhalfandjointheends.Placeoverthehangerandpushthehookthroughthecenteroftheknittedfabric.Jointheseamwiththeslipstitch.

RIDGE STITCH COVER: Usingsize8(5.0mm)needlescaston12sts.Workinthepattasfoll:Row 1 (rs): Ktotheendoftherow.Row 2: K1,ptothelastst,k1.Rows 3 to 6: RepRows1and2twice.Rows 7 and 8: Ktotheendoftherow.These8rowsformthepatt.Repthem10moretimes,thenworkRows1to6again.Bindoffleavingalongyarntail.

FINIsHINGBlockusingthespraymethod.Weaveintheends.Foldthefabricinhalfandjointheends.Placeoverthehangerandpushthehookthroughthecenteroftheknittedfabric.Jointheseamwiththeslipstitch.

If you want your hanger cover slightly padded, wrap the hanger with wadding and sew it in place before covering with the knitted fabric.

designer’s tip

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1 Worked on a multiple of 8 stitches plus 4. Row 1 (rs): K4, *p4, k4, rep

from * to the end of the row. Row 2: P4, *k4, p4, rep from * to the end of the row. Rows 3 to 6: Rep Rows 1 and 2 twice. This completes the length of the pleats—the length can be adjusted here.

2 On the next row the stitches are decreased at the top of each ribbed

section to create the pleats. Row 7: Skpo, k2tog, *p2tog, p2tog tbl, skpo, k2tog, rep from * to the end of the row. You will have half the number of stitches you started with.

3 Rows 8 and 9: P to the end of the row. Bind off, or continue in stockinette

stitch or another stitch pattern of your choice.

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WORKING bROad RIb pleatsThis flexible border has the advantage of looking virtually the same on both sides.

Worked from the bottom upward, this neat pleated border can be used to trim garments, accessories

and soft furnishings. It also makes an interesting embellishment.

You begin by casting on the number of stitches required for the pleats—a multiple of 8 stitches plus 4. After knitting the rib rows, a decrease row is worked to form the top of the pleats—when working a project from the border up, the number of stitches after the decrease row will be the number you have for your project (see expert’s tip).

CUstOMIZe YOUR tHROW...Pleats are the perfect embellishment for your throw. Knit strips to place across squares or use them as borders. Work them in various colors and textures to add interest.

designer’s notebook: broad ribbed pleats

To work out the number of stitches required for your pleats, calculate the stitches you will need for your project—this should be a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2. Double this figure and this is the number you need to cast on for the pleated border.

expert’s tip

A simple wide ribbed border that can be used separately or worked along the lower edge of a piece of knitting.

Customizing techniques79

MateRIals

• 1 x 3½ oz. (100g) hank of Cascade 220fingeringinWalnutHeatherand Beige

• Pair of size 8 and 10½ (5.0mm and 6.5mm) knitting needles

• 1 x 2 oz. (50g) ball of worsted-weight yarn in russet

•Tapestry needle•Chenille needle

HaNdY pURseEmbellish a fabric purse with a row of broad rib pleats.

sCaRf tRIMAdd broad ribbed pleats to the ends of a scarf.

aRM WaRMeRsTrim cosy arm warmers with a band of pleats.

a felted case trimmed with a pleated border.

spectacles case

size4 x 7 in. (10 x 18cm). AbbreviAtionsSee reading a pattern card.

Note: 2 strands of yarn are held together throughout.

to mAke Using size 10½ (6.5mm) needles and1strandofWalnutHeatherandBeige held together, cast on 40 sts

and work 160 rows in the st st. Bind off loosely leaving a long yarn tail. Felt knitting (see know-how 11).Trim the piece to 4 x 15¾ in. (10 x 40cm).Fold in half lengthways and using 2strandsofWalnutHeatherandachenille needle, join the side seams with a small blanket stitch.

PLEATED BORDER: Using size 8 (5.0mm) needles and russet yarn, cast on 84 sts.Work broad ribbed pleats following the instructions on the previous page. Do not bind off.P 2 rows, then bind off p-wise, leaving a long yarn tail.

FinishingBlock the pleated trim using the spray method. Use the long end to sew the trim around the top edge of the case. Weave in the ends.

Create a stunning reversible throw square by square

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Add warmth and texture to your homekniTTing CroCheT Crewelwork felTing

Step-by-step instructions

Knit a jolly flamingo

Customize your projects with Dorset buttons

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Yarn care instructions Hand wash only • Do not bleach • Do not iron • Do not tumble dry When washing the finished product, follow the manufacturer’s washing instructions found on the yarn bands.

Needles/hooks not suitable for children under 14 years of age.

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Colors and yarns may vary from those shown.

Knit the next 2 reversible squares for

your stunning throwEASY DOES IT! 45 jolly flamingo

CUSTOMIZINg TEChNIqUES 80 designer’s notebook:

Dorset buttons • button pendant

PATChwORK COllECTION 154 pique stitch in citrine 155 textured stripe

in marl

fAShION PROjECTS 70 eyelet sweater

• 1 ball of Crea Aerial Smoke for your third pillow and 1 ball of Crea Harmony Flint to knit a square for your throw extension

• Knit a super chunky footstool cover and make a felted clutch purse

• Knit a fringed garland• Customize with a looped fringe


pique stitch

Size: 4¾ x 4¾ in. (12 x 12cm) Knitting needles: size 6 (4.0mm)Stitch: pique stitch

citrine Square

this square for your throw is knitted in a variation of the pique stitch, as used for square B0. For this square, more rows are worked in each repeat to form longer blocks. it is knitted in crea impasto yarn in citrine on size 6 (4.0mm) knitting needles.

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The steps and video show how to work pique stitch over a multiple of 6 stitches plus 2 and 20 rows. This square has 2 stitches less and 4 more rows are worked in the pattern repeat.

designer’s tip


try this!to knit the pique stitch, follow the instructions below or go online to watch the video.

1 Worked over a multiple of 6 stitches plus 2. row 1 (right side): Knit to the end of the row.

2 A combination of knit and purl stitches is worked on the next row. row 2: Knit the first 2 stitches, then repeat purl 4, knit 2 to the end of the row. The purl stitches form the stockinette stitch blocks and the knit stitches form the garter stitch blocks.

4 The blocks are off set on the second half of the pattern. row 11: Knit to the end of the row. row 12: Purl the first 3 stitches and knit the next 2 stitches.

3 rows 3 to 10: Repeat Rows 1 and 2 four times. You have worked 10 rows and completed the first half of the pattern.

5 Repeat purl 4, knit 2 to the last 3 stitches, purl the last 3 stitches. On the right side of the knitting you will see the “seeds” of the knit stitches starting to form the next set of garter stitch blocks.

6 rows 13 to 20: Repeat Rows 11 and 12 four times. These 20 rows form the pattern. Repeat them throughout to form the pique stitch fabric.

when you have tacked your squares together, label them a6. You’ll need this reference when you join the squares for your throw. keep the squares safe in your workbasket.

throw A6

pique Stitch Square in citrine

See “reading a pattern card” for the list of abbreviations.

tO MaKeUsing size 6 (4.0mm) needles and Impasto, cast on 24 sts.row 1 (rs): K to the end of the row.row 2: K1, p4, *k2, p4, rep from * to the last st, k1.rows 3 to 12: Rep Rows 1 and 2 five times.row 13: K to the end of the row.row 14: P2, k2, *p4, k2, rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.rows 15 to 24: Rep rows 13 and 14 five times. These 24 rows form the patt. Work Rows 1 to 12 again. Bind off.Work another square in the same way.

note: Each ball of yarn supplied is enough to work 2 whole squares. If you find you work tightly, or loosely, change your needle size—see know-how 1, reading a pattern card, gauge square.

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textured stripe

Size: 4¾ x 4¾ in. (12 x 12cm) Knitting needles: size 9 (5.5mm)Stitch: textured stripe

marl Square

This square for your beautiful throw is worked in a combination of stockinette stitch and reverse stockinette stitch to produce a wide, textured stripe at the center. It is knitted in Crea aerial yarn in marl, a soft brown, on size 9 (5.5mm) knitting needles.

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try this! To learn how to knit the textured stripe pattern, follow the instructions below or go online to watch the video.

1 Cast on any number of stitches. row 1: Knit to the end of the row. row 2: Purl to the end of the row. rows 3 to 8: Repeat Rows 1 and 2 three times. You have worked 8 rows in the stockinette stitch.

2 rows 9 and 10: Knit to the end of the row. row 11: Purl to the end of the row. row 12: Knit to the end of the row. rows 13 to 18: Repeat Rows 11 and 12 three times. You have worked the reverse stockinette stitch stripe.

3 rows 19 to 26: Repeat Rows 1 and 2 four times. row 27: Knit to the end of the row.

when you have tacked your squares together, label them F10. You’ll need this reference when you join the squares for your throw. keep the squares safe in your workbasket.

throw F10

textured stripe square in marl See “reading a pattern card” for the list of abbreviations.

to makeUsing size 9 (5.5mm) needles and Aerial, cast on 18 sts.row 1 (rs): K to the end of the row.row 2: P to the end of the row.rows 3 to 8: Rep Rows 1 and 2 three times.rows 9 and 10: K to the end of the row.row 11: P to the end of the row.row 12: K to the end of the row.rows 13 to 18 : Rep Rows 1 1 and 12 three times.rows 19 to 26: Rep Rows 1 and 2 four times.row 27: K to the end of the row.Bind off.Work another square in the same way.

Note: Each ball of yarn supplied is enough to work 2 whole squares. If you find you work tightly, or loosely, change your needle size—see know-how 1, reading a pattern card, gauge square.

joININg The SquareSBlock your squares, see blocking your work, know-how 3. Then, with wrong sides together and the edges matching, tack around the outer edge, stitching about one stitch from the edge.

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Materials• 3[4:4:4:5:5]x2oz.(50g)ballsofCreaWispyinCornflowerBlue

• Pairofsize3and6(3.25mmand4.0mm)knittingneedles

•2stitchholders•TapestryneedleGotoknit-and-stitch.comtobuyCreayarn.SeetheinformationchartforfulldetailsonalltheCreayarns.

this pretty sweater is knitted in a new soft and fluffy lightweight yarn from Crea called Wispy. It is worked in the stockinette stitch with bands of eyelets and trimmed with a picot edging.

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siZesTofitbust30-32[34-36:38-40:42-44:46-48:50-52]in.(76-81[86-91:97-102:107-112:117-122:127-132]cm).Actualmeasurement40⅛[44½:48:52¾:56¼:61]in.(102[113:122:134:143:155]cm).Length21⅝[22:22:22½:22⅞:22⅞]in.(55[56:56:57:58:58]cm).Sleeve(excludingpicot)18⅛in.(46cm).

GauGe28stsand30rows=4in.(10cm)overstst.

aBBreViationsSeereadingapatterncard.

to MaKeBACK: Usingsize3(3.25mm)needles,caston149[165:179:195:209:225]stsloosely.Rib row 1 (rs): K2,*p1,k1,repfrom*tothelastst,k1.Rib row 2: K1,*p1,k1,repfrom*totheendoftherow.Repthese2rows3moretimes,thenworkRibrow1again.Dec row (ws): P1[3:3:4:4:5],(p2tog,p1,p2tog,p2)21[23:25:27:29:31]times,p1[1:1:2:2:3].107[119:129:141:151:163]sts.Changetosize6(4.0mm)needles.Workinthepattasfoll:Row 1 (rs): Ktotheendoftherow.Row 2:Ptotheendoftherow.Rows 3 to 12: RepRows1and2fivetimes.Rows 13 and 14: Ptotheendoftherow.Row 15: K2,*yfd,skpo,repfrom*tothelastst,k1.Rows 16 to 18:Ptotheendoftherow.These18rowsformthepatt.Continthepattuntiltheworkmeasures21⅝[22:22:22½:22⅞:22⅞]in.(55[56:56:57:58:58]cm)fromthebeg,endingwithawsrow.Shape shouldersBindoff6[6:7:8:9:9]stslooselyatthebegofthenext8rows,6[8:8:8:9:10]stsatthebegofthenext2rowsand6[8:8:9:8:11]stsatthebegofthefoll2rows.Cutyarnleavingalongyarntailandplacetherem35[39:41:43:45:49]stsonaholder.

FRONT: Workasgivenforthebackuntil22[24:26:26:28:28]rowslessthanthebackhavebeenworkedtotheshoulder,endingwithawsrow.

shape neckNext row (rs):Patt41[45:49:54:58:62]sts,turnandleavetheremstsonaspareneedle.Workonthefirstsetofstsasfoll:Dec1stattheneckedgeonthenext5rows.36[40:44:49:53:57]sts.Work16[18:20:20:22:22]rowsstraight,endingatthesideedge.(Forthesecondside,work1morerowhere.)Shape shoulderBindoff6[6:7:8:9:9]stslooselyatthebegofthenextandfoll3altrowsand6[8:8:8:9:10]stsatthebegofthefollaltrow.Work1row.Bindofftherem6[8:8:9:8:11]stsleavingalongyarntail.Withrsfacing,placenext25[29:31:33:35:39]stsonaholder,rejointheyarntothenextstandpatttotheendoftherow.Workasgivenforthefirstsideoftheneck,notingthebracketedexception.

SLEEVES:Usingsize6(4.0mm)needles,caston75[81:87:91:97:103]stslooselyforthetopedge.K1rowandp1row.BegatRow13,workinthepattasgivenforthebackand at the same timedec1stateachendofthenextandeveryfoll10th[8th:8th:8th:6th:6th]rowuntil63[55:73:83:61:75]stsrem,theneveryfoll8th[6th:6th:6th:4th:4th]rowuntil47[49:51:53:55:57]stsrem.Workstraightuntilthesleevemeasures17⅜in.(44cm)fromthebeg,endingwitharsrow.Next row (ws):Ptotheendoftherow,inc8[8:8:10:10:10]stsevenlyacrosstherow.55[57:59:63:65:67]sts.BegwithRibrow1,work4rows.**Next row:Ktotheendoftherow.Picot row: Bindoff3stsfirmly,*slipstontherightneedlebackontotheleftneedle,caston3sts,nowbindoff3sts,k2tog,slipsecondstontherightneedleoverthefirstst,bindoff2sts,repfrom*untilnostsrem**leavingalongyarntail.

NECKBAND: Jointheleftshoulderseam.Withthersfacing,joinyarnand,usingsize3(3.25mm)needles,k35[39:41:43:45:49]backneckstsfromtheholder,pickupandk25[27:28:28:30:30]stsevenlydowntheleftfrontneck,kthefrontneck

stsfromtheholder,thenpickupandk26[28:29:29:31:31]stsuptherightfrontoftheneck.111[123:129:133:141:149]sts.BegwithRibrow2,work5rowsinrib.Nowworkasgivenforthesleevesfrom**to**.

FinishinGWeaveintheyarnends.Blockusingthespraymethod.Jointherightshoulderandneckbandseams.Markthedepthofthearmholes5⅛[5¾:6⅛:6⅜:6¾:7⅛]in.(13[14.5:15.5:16:17:18]cm)fromtheshoulderseamsonthebackandthefront.Sewthecast-onedgeofthesleevestothearmholesbetweenthemarkers,thenjointhesideandsleeveseams.

When knitting with this fluffy yarn, cast the stitches on and off loosely and make sure you knit into the stitches and not just the fluff of the yarn.

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Materials• 1x3½oz.(100g)ballofHayfieldBonusDKinPink,IcedPinkandBlack


•Tapestryneedle•Polyestertoystuffing• 2domedblackbuttons,⅜in.(1cm)indiameter

• 2circlesofwhitefelt,⅝in.(1.5cm)indiameter

• 3chenillestems,11⅞in.(30cm)long(optional—seedesigner’stip)

This adorable flamingo will bring a smile to your face. The cute design, knitted in stockinette stitch, sits comfortably on a shelf with its legs dangling over the edge.

jolly flamingoUSE YOUR KNO

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sIZe Approximately21¼in.(54cm)tall(includinglegs).

GAuGe22stsand28rows=4in.(10cm)overstst.

ABBReVIAtIoNsSeereadingapatterncard.

sPeCIAL ABBReVIAtIoNskfb=kintothefrontandbackofthest(1stincreased).ssk=slip,slip,knitworkedasfollows:slthenext2stsk-wise,inserttheleftneedleintothe2slippedsts,fromlefttoright,andkthemtog.

to MAKeBODY: Usingsize4(3.5mm)needlesandPink,caston7stsforthetail.Row 1 and every foll alt row (ws): Ptotheendoftherow.Row 2: K1,(kfb)5times,k1.12sts.Row 4: Ktotheendoftherow.Row 6: K1,(kfb,k1)5times,k1.17sts.Row 8: Ktotheendoftherow.Row 10: K1,(kfb,k2)5times,k1.22sts.Row 12: Ktotheendoftherow.Row 14: K1,(kfb,k3)5times,k1.27sts.Row 16: Ktotheendoftherow.Row 18: K1,(kfb,k4)5times,k1.32sts.Row 20: Ktotheendoftherow.Row 22: K1,(kfb,k5)5times,k1.37sts.Row 24: Ktotheendoftherow.Row 26: K1,(kfb,k6)5times,k1.42sts.Row 28: Ktotheendoftherow.Row 30: K1,(kfb,k7)5times,k1.47sts.Row 32: Ktotheendoftherow.Row 34: K1,(kfb,k8)5times,k1.52sts.Rows 35 to 53:Begwithaprow,workinstst.Row 54:K1,(k2tog,k15)3times.49sts.Row 56: Ktotheendoftherow.Row 58:K1,(k2tog,k4)8times.41sts.Row 60:K1,(k2tog,k3)8times.33sts.Row 62:K1,(k2tog,k2)8times.25sts.Row 64: K1,(k2tog,k1)8times.17sts.Row 66:K1,(k2tog)8times.9sts.Cutyarn,leavingalongyarntail.Threadthecutendthroughtheremsts,drawuptightlyandsecure.

NECK: Usingsize4(3.5mm)needlesandPink,caston13sts.Work49rowsinstst.Bindoff.

HEAD: Usingsize4(3.5mm)needlesandPink,caston9stsforthebackofthehead.Row 1 and every foll alt row (ws):Ptotheendoftherow.Row 2: K1,(kfb)8times.17sts.Row 4: K1,(kfb,k1)8times.25sts.Row 6: K1,(kfb,k2)8times.33sts.Row 8: K1,(kfb,k3)8times.41sts.Rows 9 to 19:Begwithaprow,workinstst.Row 20: (K2,ssk)5times,k1,(k2tog,k2)5times.31sts.

Row 22: (K1,ssk)5times,k1,(k2tog,k1)5times.21sts.CutPinkandjoinIcedPink.Rows 23 to 32:Begwithaprow,workinstst.CutIcedPinkandjoinBlack.Row 34: K8,ssk,k1,k2tog,k8.19sts.Row 36: K7,ssk,k1,k2tog,k7.17sts.Row 38: K6,ssk,k1,k2tog,k6.15sts.Row 40: K5,ssk,k1,k2tog,k5.13sts.Row 42: K4,ssk,k1,k2tog,k4.11sts.Row 44: K3,ssk,k1,k2tog,k3.9sts.Row 46: K2,ssk,k1,k2tog,k2.7sts.Cutyarn,leavingalongyarntail.Threadthecutendthroughtheremsts,drawuptightlyandsecure.

WINGS (make 2):Usingsize4(3.5mm)needlesandPink,caston7stsfortip.Row 1 and every foll alt row (ws): Ptotheendoftherow.Row 2: K1,*(kfb)twice,k1,repfrom*totheendoftherow.11sts.Row 4: Ktotheendoftherow.Row 6: K1,(kfb,k2,kfb,k1)twice.15sts.Row 8: Ktotheendoftherow.Row 10: K1,(kfb,k4,kfb,k1)twice.19sts.Row 12: Ktotheendoftherow.Row 14: K1,(kfb,k6,kfb,k1)twice.23sts.Row 16: Ktotheendoftherow.Row 18: K1,(kfb,k8,kfb,k1)twice.27sts.Row 20: Ktotheendoftherow.Row 22: K1,(kfb,k10,kfb,k1)twice.31sts.Row 24: Ktotheendoftherow.Row 26: K1,(kfb,k12,kfb,k1)twice.35sts.Row 28: Ktotheendoftherow.Row 30: K1,(kfb,k14,kfb,k1).39sts.Rows 31 to 35: Begwithaprow,workinstst.Row 36: K1,(k2tog,k14,ssk,k1)twice.35sts.Row 38: K1,(k2tog,k12,ssk,k1)twice.31sts.Row 40: K1,*(k2tog)twice,k6,(ssk)twice,k1,repfrom*totheendoftherow.23sts.Row 42: K1,*(k2tog)twice,k2,(ssk)twice,k1,repfrom*totheendoftherow.15sts.Row 43: Ptotheendoftherow.Bindoffleavingalongyarntail.

FEET AND LEGS (make 2): Usingsize4(3.5mm)needlesandIcedPink,caston27stsforfrontoffoot.Rows 1 to 3: Begwithaprow,workinstst.Row 4: K1,k2tog,k8,ssk,k1,k2tog,k8,ssk,k1.23sts.Rows 5 to 7: Begwithaprow,workinstst.Row 8: K1,k2tog,k6,ssk,k1,k2tog,k6,ssk,k1.19sts.Rows 9 to 11: Begwithaprow,workinstst.Row 12: K1,k2tog,k4,ssk,k1,k2tog,k4,ssk,k1.15sts.Rows 13 to 15:Begwithaprow,workinstst.Row 16: K1,k2tog,k2,ssk,k1,k2tog,k2,ssk,k1.11sts.Rows 17 to 19:Begwithaprow,workinstst.Row 20: K1,k2tog,ssk,k1,k2tog,ssk,k1.7sts.

Rows 21 to 51: Begwithaprow,workinstst.Rows 52 to 58:Ktotheendoftherow.Rows 59 to 77: Begwithaprow,workinstst.CutIcedPinkandjoinPink.Rows 78 to 83: Ktotheendoftherow.Bindoffleavingalongyarntail.

FINIsHING Jointhesideedgesofthebeakandhead,stuffingasyougo(theseamrunsdownthecenterunderside).Gatherthecast-onststogetheratthebackoftheheadandsecure.Positionacircleoffeltateachsideofthehead,thensewabuttoninthecenter,sewingthroughallthethicknesses.UsingBlack,embroiderthemouthoneithersideofthebeak.Jointhesideedgesofthebody,stuffingasyougo,thengatherthecast-onstitchestogetheratthetail(theseamrunsdownthecenterunderside).Jointhesideedgesoftheneckandstuff(seedesigner’stip),leavingtheendsopen.Sewoneendoftheneckontothetopfrontofthebodythensewtheundersideoftheheadontotheotherendoftheneck.Foldeachwinginhalfandjointhesideedges,stuffinglightlyasyougo.Gatherthecast-onstitchesatthetipofthewingandsewthebind-offedgetogetheratthefront.Sewthefrontofthewingontothesideofthebodywiththeseamedsideedgeatthebottom.Jointhesideedgesofthelegsandfeet(seedesigner’stip).Stufflightlyandslipstitchthecast-onedgeclosedatthefrontofeachfoot.Sewthetopofthelegsontothebottomofthebody.

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You can insert a chenille stem inside the neck and legs before stuffing so that the bird is posable, but do not use if making this for a baby or young child.

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working dorset buttonsA simple cross wheel is used for the center of the buttons.Buttons serve a useful fastening

purpose, but looked at another way they can be an important focal point

on many items. A row of bright buttons in contrasting colors lifts a jacket to another design level, while a single large button adds character to the simplest of pillow covers. As well as fastenings, Dorset buttons can be used as decorative trims. They are created by weaving thread to fill a ring. You will need a plastic ring at least ¾ in. (2cm) in diameter, a 118 in. (3m) length of crewel wool or crochet thread and a tapestry needle.

CustoMiZe Your tHrow...Use one of the finer yarns from your squares to make a selection of Dorset buttons, then sew a scattering of them onto some of the squares on your throw.

Add a stylish finish or trim to your projects with handmade Dorset buttons.

designer’s notebook: Dorset buttons

3Wrap the thread around the ring 4 times, bisecting it at different angles. Adjust the threads with the

needle to give 8 evenly spaced spokes crossing in the center. Make a cross stitch in the center to hold the spokes in place.

4Bring the thread to the front between 2 spokes. Take it around the first spoke then under the next.

Continue counterclockwise from the center out, working over each successive spoke in turn until the button is closely filled. Take the thread to the back and use it to stitch the button on.

1Thread the yarn onto the needle. Loop it around the ring. Hold the loop and thread the tail against the ring and

work blanket stitches, from left to right, with the knots on the outside of the ring.

2Work close blanket stitches around the ring until it is completely covered. Then maneuver the

knotted edge into the middle of the ring and take the working thread through the last stitch so that the yarn hangs downward in front of the ring.

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three dorset buttons create a stylish pendant.

button pendant

Materials

• 1 x ½ oz. (10g) ball of Scheepjes Catona in Kiwi, Tangerine and Yellow Gold

• C/2 (2.75mm) crochet hook• Tapestry needle• Plastic or metal rings, ¾ in.,

1 in. and 1⅛ in. (2cm, 2.5cm and 3cm) in diameter

purse triMEmbellish a cosmetic purse with a bright button.

deCorative ZipperSew a contrasting button to a zipper pull.

prettY fasteningUse to fasten a blanket wrap.

Bonus patternvisit knit-and-stitch.com

size 14¼ in. (36cm) when hanging.

ABBReViAtionsSee reading a pattern card.

to mAKeButtons: Using the ¾ in. (2cm) ring and Yellow Gold for the small button, 1 in. (2.5cm) ring and Kiwi for the medium button and 1⅛ in. (3cm) ring and Tangerine for the large button, follow the instructions on the previous page to make three Dorset buttons, leaving a long yarn tail when cutting the yarn.

CHaIn: Make a slip knot in Yellow Gold 10 in. (25.5cm) from the end. Using a C/2 (2.75mm) hook, make a chain 22 in. (55.8cm) long. Fasten off leaving a 10 in. (25.5cm) yarn tail.Now make a length of chain in Kiwi and Tangerine in the same way.Knot all three lengths of chain together at each end. Now plait the yarn ends for 4 in. (10cm) to form the ties. Secure with a knot and trim the ends.

FinishingReferring to the photograph for positioning, use the long yarn tail on the small and medium buttons to join the buttons together with a few stitches. Use the long yarn tail on the large button to make a ⅝ in. (1.5cm) button loop, then secure the end by threading the yarn through a few stitches. Thread the chain through the button loop.

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