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Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a texture and stripes cushion cover. It is knitted in a superchunky yarn. The back is in stocking stitch with a simple knit and purl texture on the front with stocking stitch stripes, and moss stitch edges. This is fine for beginners.
Knitting: Containers
This is a pattern for a loaf stitch container. It has a stocking stitch base, a loaf texture pattern on the main section and a garter stitch top border. It can be lined if prefered. you will need 1 x ball of each colour. If the top border is worked in the main colour, one ball is enough.
Knitting: Containers
This is a pattern for a potted plant container. It is knitted in stocking stitch with a circular base for the container and lid, and garter stitch edges. The earth is also in stocking stitch and the leaves in garter stitch. The container and lid are lined, with wadding as an option, and have card to help keep the shape. A beginner able to do in...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a honeycomb stitch cushion cover, originally published in Knitting magazine. The back is in stocking stitch, the front in a honeycomb mosaic slip stitch, and the edges are in moss stitch. You will need 1 x 100 gm ball of yarn in each colour.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a Cottage Tea Cosy. It is knitted in a chunky weight yarn, any yarn knitting to the tension can be used. It uses less than a 100 gm ball of the main colour and smaller amounts of the contrast colours. DK yarn is also used for embroidery.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a doughnut cushion cover, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has a stocking stitch back, intarsia front and moss stitch edges, Bugle beads are added to the front. You will need 2 x 10 gm balls main, 1 x ball each contrast colour, 5 x buttons.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a chunky bobbles cushion cover. The yarn is a super chunky yarn worked on large needles so knits up quickly. Simple bobbles are spread across the front, the back is in stocking stitch with moss stitch edgings and buttonhole fastenings. This would be fine for a beginner who can do the bobbles.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a patchwork cable jumper, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has a central patchwork cable, with a wave cable at the sides.2 x 2 rib edges. You will need: 14-22 x 50 gm balls of yarn. To fit bust: 32-62 in double sizes. Actual bust: 39 3/4 - 67 3/4 in/ 101-171 cm, Length: 27 1/4 - 37 3/4 in/ 69-78 cm.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a fish and stripes cushion cover, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has a stocking stitch back, with intarsia fish motifs and stripes on the front, moss stitch edges. You will need 3 x 50 gm balls main, 1 x ball each contrast colours, and 5 x buttons.
Knitting: Cardigan
Garter stitch brings simplicity and texture to this sweet child’s cardigan, complete with embroidered flowers. To fit ages 4-11 in double sizes. Actual chest: 30-34 in. You will need: 5-6 x 50 gm balls yarn and a small amount of yarn for embroidery.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a pattern for a child’s denim style jacket, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is knitted in stocking stitch and moss stitch, with embroidery and a fringe. the meterage shown is for the main garment, a small amount of the contrast yarn is used.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a child’s cable jumper, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has two cable stitches, edges in 2 x 2 rib and button shoulder fastening.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a checked jumper, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has a larger and smaller scale check pattern, the main one worked in intarsia and the smaller one in Fair Isle. The vertical lines can be worked in intarsia or duplicate stitch. You will need : 4-7 x balls main, 4-8 x balls 2nd colour, 1 x ball 3rd colour.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This is a pattern for a jigsaw pieces buggy blanket. It is worked in intarsia with a double moss stitch edge. The pattern has been slightly amended from the sample. the border is now slightly smaller to prevent starting a second ball of yarn for a very small number of rows. This could be made to any size, larger for a cot blanket or a throw. If...
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
Keep projects safe with these knitted bags, blending garter stitch, zigzag patterns and whimsical bobbles. Lined with fabric and wadding with faux leather handles. You will need 2 x balls main, 1 x ball contrast for each bag. Meterage is per bag.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a man s Fair Isle band jumper, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is in stocking stitch with a deep Fair Isle band on the body and sleeves, 2 x 2 rib edges. You will need: 7(7:8:9:9:10:11:11) 50g balls main, 1 x ball each contrast colours. To fit: 32 - 62 in chest in double sizes.
Knitting: Cardigan
The chevron stripes are knitted in Fair Isle from a chart, with 2 x 2 rib edges. Different coloured buttons are used in the sample for extra colour. Actual chest: 76 (80:84:88:92)cm
Knitting: Tee
SLIP STITCHES are used to create the patterning on this top, meaning you only ever work with one colour on each row. The mosaic pattern is knitted in orange and white, while the elbow-length sleeves are in a single colour. The hems, neckline and cuffs are in garter stitch. You will need:
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Snowflakes Fair Isle jumper, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has an all over Fair Isle repeated pattern, 2 x 2 rib edges and a deep neck. It is knitted flat from the bottom up. The base colour is a subtle colour change yarn and the contrast colour a strong teal colour. You will need: 7-14 x 50 gm balls main, ...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Diamonds and mosaic cushion cover using a mosaic slip stitch for the front, stocking stitch for the back and moss stitch edges. You will need: 3 x 100 gm balls main, 1 x ball contrast.
Knitting: Wall Hanging
This is a pattern for a sewing things wall tidy, originally published in Simply Knitting. It measures 26 cm wide x 30 cm deep. Intarsia is used for the motifs with added embroidery. A fabric lining is attached to the back. You will need: 2 x 50 gm balls of the main colour and 1 x ball of each of the contrast colours.
Knitting: Wall Hanging
This is a pattern for a house wall tidy, originally published in simply Knitting. It is a simple project beginners could manage. Squares and a rectangle form the door and windows to form pockets. Embroidery is added to the door and windows. You will need: 4 x 50 gm balls cotton aran.
Knitting: Throw
Perfect for summer picnics, this brightly coloured intarsia blanket in tweedy yarns is a breeze to knit. You will need 11 x balls yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
Keep your summer cool in this stunning short-sleeved lacy cardigan knitted in a pretty pastel colour-change cotton yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
THE CABLED V-neck cardigan is one of those timeless wardrobe pieces which never seems to go out of style, and this design is a particularly handsome example. It features a stylish cable pattern, which extends into the ribbed hems. It’s knitted in Stylecraft’s ReCreate DK, a yarn which is produced entirely from recycled fibres and comes in a cho...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a batwing cardigan in a lace stitch. the main body is worked and then the rib edges by picking up stitches. You will need 9-12 x 50 gm balls of yarn.
Knitting: Tee
With classical cables, a wonderful flecked yarn and many sizes, this
Knitting: Pullover
This relaxed-fit cricket jumper, with it’s deep V-neck and unique cables, is the perfect spring knit in cotton yarn.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a textured stripe tea cosy, originally published in Lets Knit. It is knitted in a simple textured stitch created by knitting into the front and back of stitches then decreasing. You will need one ball of each colour.
Knitting: Pullover
A clever tweak to stripes of colour gives this preppy men’s knit a flattering mottled texture.
Knitting: Cardigan
Inspired by the colours of a peacock feather, a peacock tail lace cardigan with garter stitch edges. You will need:
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a stripes and border jumper. It has an intarsia geometric border with vertical stripes above it and and stripes on the rest of the garment, 2 x 2 rib edges. Sizes to fir chest 32-62 in in double sizes. You will need:
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a vine stem cardigan. It has a vine stem stitch pattern, with a cable pattern and 2 x 2 rib edges. To fit: 32-62 in bust. Actual measurements: 104-182 cm bust,
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for a little sheaf bag, named after the stitch. The stitch is a textured stripe, forming small knots, with a knot stitch border, and stocking stitch strap. The inside is lined, and a plaited tie through eyelets is used to fasten. You will need 2 x 50 gm balls main, 1 x ball each contrast.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a texture and stripes blanket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has moss stitch stripes with a simple intarsia section at the centre, and garter stitch edges. You will need 7 x balls main, 2 x balls contrast colours and a circular needle 100cm long.
Knitting: Pullover
Neutral tones and classic cable patterns combine. To fit chest: 82-157 cm, actual chest: 104-182cm, length: 66-80cm. You will need: 15(16:17:19:20:21:23:24) x 50 balls if yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
Child s denim cable jacket, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is in moss stitch with cables. The actual measurements are 58 - 76 cm chest, 29-44 cm length. You will need 3(3:3:3:4) x 100 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a 2 colour Fair Isle tea cosy, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a two colour Fair Isle pattern with 2 x 2 rib edges. You will need 1 x 50 gm ball of each colour.
Knitting: Market bag (slouchy)
This is a pattern for a lacy rib shopper, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a simple lace rib stitch which forms an open fabric, garter stitch edging and a stocking stitch handle. You will need 3 x balls of yarn, and some lining fabric.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
Three mini cakes: cupcake, Battenberg slice and Swiss roll slice, and a mini house. The patterns are simple and would be fine for a beginner who can do simple intarsia for the Battenberg slice and increases by make one stitch. These are stuffed with toy stuffing. any DK weight yarn can be used and these are a good way to use up small amounts of...
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a Squares and Flowers Blanket, originally published in knitting magazine. It is knitted in a chunky yarn in simple knit and purl squares with a garter stitch border, fine for beginners. Crochet flowers and hearts are added to the blanket. These could be replaced by knitted motifs if preferred. You will need: 5 x 100 gm bal...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for an animal print jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has intarisa motifs all over the jumper, and 2 x 1 rib edges.
Knitting: Containers
This is a pattern for a quick knit basket. It is made in super chunky yarn and knits up really quickly. It would be fine for beginners who can do make one stitch. It uses 46 gms of yarn so two can be made from one 100 gm ball.
Knitting: Wall Hanging
This is a pattern for cooked breakfast wall art, a fun project and a good way to use up small amounts of yarn. The base is knitted in intarsia, and the plate as a circle with increases worked flat. The egg is in garter stitch shaped, and the tomatoes are circles with embroidery. The bacon is in garter stitch striped. The knife and fork are cut ...
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a cafetiere cosy and mug cosy, originally published in Lets Knit. It has a ladder slipped stitch with garter stitch edges, and the edges are held together with buttons and buttonholes.
Knitting: Containers
This is a pattern for a ridged rib container, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in a simple ridged rib stitch, with a stocking stitch base with increases, and a garter stitch top border. It would be fine for a beginner. It is lined and has wadding, with chunky beads on the top border.
Knitting: Wall Hanging
This is a pattern for breakfast wall art. It is a fun project and a good way to use up small amounts of yarn. The main piece is knitted in intarsia, and the other pieces are in garter stitch. It is folded around a piece of stiff card. The knife and fork are cut from pieces of felt. Fabric could be used in place of the main piece if preferred.
Knitting: Pin Cushion
This is a pattern for a fried egg pin cushion. It is a fun project using small amounts of yarn, fine for beginners who can do make 1 stitch and a picot edge cast off. You will need a small amount of toy stuffing. This could also be used for decoration or play food.
Knitting: Pin Cushion
This is a pattern for a pumpkin pin cushion. It is made in two pieces. The main piece is made using make 1 increases, and the top shaped by knit two together decreases. You will need a small amount of each colour and some toy stuffing. This can also be used as an ornament or play food.
Knitting: Containers
This is a pattern for a basket stitch container, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a circular stocking stitch base worked flat, knit and purl texture side and garter stitch border. It is lined with fabric and wadding. this would be fine for a beginner who can make one stitch on right side rows.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
Checked tea cosy, originally published in Knitting magazine issue 236. It is knitted using a mosaic slip stitch in three colours, with 2 x 2 rib edgings, and eyelets and a tie to fasten. A beginner who can do slip stitch could do this.
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
Climbing vine hot water bottle cover, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a climbing vine cable pattern, and cable and bobbles pattern either side. The top border is 2 x 2 rib, with a tie through eyelets to fasten.
Knitting: Drawstring Bag
Make wash-day Monday more enjoyable with this cute laundry bag and its fun intarsia design. You will need: 8 x balls of yarn. Only a small amount of the fourth colour is used for embroidery.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
This is a pattern for a Robin Clock. It is a simple project to knit, with the main piece using two rectangular knitted pieces. Card is used for the base, and fabric for the back. Felt pieces are used for the clock face and leaves, and a clock mechanism is fitted, with 39mm hands. Embroidery is used around the face. The robin is knitted in dk an...
Knitting: Pin Cushion
This is a pattern for a boiled egg pin cushion , a fun a and quirky project to use up small amounts of yarn. You will also need toy stuffing. Size 6.5cm diameter base, 9cm tall. This is fine for beginners as long as you can do simple make one stitch increases.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
This is a pattern for a terraced house ornament. It is knitted in stocking stitch with a garter stitch roof, in 6 pieces. It is stuffed with toy stuffing and has felt applique for the door and windows. A piece of card is used for the base. A row if these in different colours would make an interesting feature for any room. 28 gms dk yarn used in...
Knitting: Cardigan
This round necked cardigan has an elegantly textured fabric. The stitch pattern incorporates twisted stitches, double increases and decreases to produce a rippling, leaf-like effect. The cardigan is knitted in Rowan’s Pebble Island yarn, which is spun in Yorkshire using wool sourced from a single farm in the Falkland Islands. It’s available in ...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a lace tie waisted cardigan, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has an all over lace pattern with a tie at the waist. Sizes: to fit bust 32-62 in in double sizes.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a children s seaside jumper, available in sizes 6 months to 5 years. It is knitted in intarsia with stocking stitch and garter stitch striped sleeves. It has a button shoulder fastening. You will need: 2-3 x balls main colours and 1 x ball each of contrast colours.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a cable cushion cover called Ukulele cable, as it resembles a ukulele. It has a stocking stitch back, cable front and moss stitch edges. You will need 3 x 100 gm balls of yarn.
Knitting: Bag - Other
When life gives you lemons…knit a make-up bag, complete with rind zip and embroidered pips! The circle construction makes it easy to use for other designs such as an orange slice, watermelon slice.
Knitting: Pullover
Vintage Rose Lace Jumper, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has two lace stitches, 2 x 2 rib edges. You will need 5(6:6:7) x 100 gm balls of yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
Colour change yarn is used in this jumper, in stocking stitch with a honeycomb stitch sleeves, 2 x 2 rib. To fit bust 32-46 in in double sizes. You will need: 6-8 x 100 gm balls of yarn.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Make this cotton and bamboo wrap for keeps this summer and you’ll look forever stylish at garden parties and BBQs.
Knitting: Pullover
Huge tropical leaves cover this biological beauty, knitted in gorgeous nep-filled yarn. Make it your multi-season must-knit! To fit bust 32-46 ins in double sizes. 5-6 x balls main, 3 x balls contrast. The sleeve chart is hand done as this is the only way to add the shaping.
Knitting: Containers
Two lavender bags patterns, one is in a simple lace stitch, the other in a knit and purl lattice stitch with beads sewn on after knitting. Both are tied with a ribbon.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
Welcome in texture when you knit simple bobble circles for this sweet summer handbag.
Knitting: Accessories - Other
This is a pattern for a toadstool keyring. This could also be used as a bag charm. It uses small amounts of yarn, and is a fun project for using up left over yarn. You will also need a small amount of toy stuffing or cotton wool, a card circle, small amount of felt and a keyring fixing.
Knitting: Accessories - Other
This is a pattern for a burger keyring, a fun way to use up small amounts of yarn. It can also be used as a bag charm. It is made in four pieces using make 1 increases to form a circle. Two pieces of card are used and some toy stuffing. Yo u will also need a keyring fixing.
Knitting: Accessories - Other
This is a pattern for a pumpkin key ring. This could also be used as a bag charm. It is a simple project to make using small amounts of yarn. The shape is knitted by increases at the bottom and decreases at the top. Chain stitch embroidery is used for the lines. A small amount of toy stuffing or cotton wool is needed.
Knitting: Component (stitch, edge) - Other
Keep needles, pins, rulers and more safe and sound with this textured accessories roll, packed with pockets. It has a knit and purl chevon stitch with garter stitch edges. You will also need felt pieces, lining and ribbon.
Knitting: Pullover
Glorious twists and majestic bobble trios combine to create a mix of modern and traditional in this stunning jumper by Siân Brown. To fit bust 32 - 50in in double sizes. You will need 8-12 x 100 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Accessories - Other
This is a pattern for an Apple Keyring. It is a quick fun project to do to use up small amounts of yarn. The sample has cotton wool for stuffing.
Knitting: Accessories - Other
This is a pattern for a lemon slice keyring. It is a fun and quick project to make using left over yarns, any dk weight yarn. It is made in two flat circles made by increases, and sewn together.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
This is a pattern for a Beach Hut ornament. It uses small amounts of yarn so is a good project to use up left over yarn. It measures 10 cm wide and 14 cm deep at the front and back, 9 cm deep. It is stuffed with toy stuffing and has felt pieces sewn on for the door and ring.
Knitting: Throw
Harmonious colours are punctuated by a pop of zesty yellow in this modern take on a traditional intarsia blanket. You will need: 3 x balls main (170gm balls), 2 x balls, contrast 1, 1 x ball contrast 2.
Knitting: Cardigan
Flashes of Fair Isle on the sleeves and pockets of this pretty cardi herald the start of a new knitting season.
Knitting: Pin Cushion
This is a pattern for a Cornish Pasty Pin Cushion.
Knitting: Pin Cushion
This is a pattern for a cake slice pin cushion. It uses small amounts of any dk yarn, a good way to use up left over yarns. It is stuffed with toy stuffing and has beads sewn onto the top.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a climbing berries cushion cover, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has two cables, a climbing berries (also called nosegay cable) and a twist cable. The back is in stocking stitch, with moss stitch edges. You will need 6 x 50 gm balls of yarn, 5 x buttons.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a diverging cables throw, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has two cables, a diverging cable and a wrapped cable, with garter stitch edges and tassels at the ends.
Knitting: Pullover
Your little one will walk tall in this cosy giraffe jumper with its easy-to wear buttoned neck and cute intarsia detail.
Knitting: Cozy - Other
This is a pattern for a Fair Isle Hot Water Bottle Cover, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a plain back, Fair Isle front in two colours and rib edges. It fastens with a tie.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a spades cushion cover, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a stocking stitch back, a knit and purl texture on the front resembling garden spades, moss stitch edges.
Knitting: Containers
This is a pattern for two containers, originally published in Simply Knitting. The first is a squares texture pattern with a stripe. The second is a combination of stripes and intarsia. Both have circular stocking stitch bases worked flat with increases. Lining and wadding are added. The two patterns are combined here. If you are making both, y...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a child s stripes and Fair Isle cardigan,
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a four seasons blanket, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is made up of separate squares with four different intarsia patterns, with a border added after knitting.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a Fair Isle and Cable Thrwo, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a cable repeating across the main part, with two Fair Isle patterns on the borders. You will need: 6 x 100 gm balls main, 1 x 100 gm ball each contrast colour.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This is a pattern for a textured squares cot blanket, first published in Knitting magazine. It is worked in one piece in intarsia with stocking stitch and knit/purl squares, and a garter stitch border. You will need 4 x 100 gm balls main, 1 x 100 gm ball contrast.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a wide cable jumper, originally published in The Knitter. It has an interesting pattern on the body and sleeves. The use of Rowan’s recycled Denim Revive gives a soft, almost tweedy fabric; this yarn comes in a range of 12 muted shades.
Knitting: Pin Cushion
This is a pattern for Little House Pin Cushion. It is knitted in stocking stitch in sections. The main is the back, roof and front. Side sections and base are knitted separately. The roof is in moss stitch, the front in intarsia. Any dk yarn can be used, a wool mix is used on the sample. Small amounts of yarn used. Card for the base. 7 cm wide ...
Knitting: Decorative - Other
This is a pattern for a Little House Ornament. It is made in stocking stitch in pieces with intarsia on the front, moss stitch roof. Any dk weight yarn can be used. A card inner is made, and dry rice or other for weight plus toy stuffing for the rest. If you prefer a more squashy house, just use a card base. 40 gms main yarn, small amounts for ...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a Cup of Tea Pin Cushion. It is made in three pieces. The base is a circle in stocking stitch made by increases, the side stocking stitch, and the tea is a circle knitted the same as the base. The handle is in stocking stitch. Small amounts of yarn are used, a wool mix dk is used on the sample. You will also need toy stuff...
Knitting: Pin Cushion
This is a pattern for a cactus pin cushion. It is made in two pieces. The base is made in stocking stitch as a circle made by increases, the side of the pot is 1 x 1 rib. The top is in stocking stitch, shaped by decreases at the top. Small amounts of dk yarn used, sample uses a wool mix yarn. You will also need some toy stuffing, and a card cir...
Knitting: Pin Cushion
This is a pattern for a beehive pin cushion. It is knitted flat with a circular base, stocking stitch and garter stitch side decreasing for the top shaping. The bee is knitted in stocking stitch with garter stitch wings. Size: 8 cm diameter base, 8 cm tall not including bee. You will need a small amount of dk yarn, toy stuffing and a card circle.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a garden tools cushion cover, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has a stocking stitch back, intarsia motifs and moss stitch edges. You will need 3 x 50 gm balls main, 1 x ball each contrast, 5 x buttons.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a watering can cushion cover, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is in stocking stitch with an intarsia motif on the front, moss stitch edges. You will need 5 x hanks of yarn. There is a small amount used for the flower and centre so this could be any yarn knitting to the same tension.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
Wheat pattern bag, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is made in a super chunky yarn, using a wheat pattern cable stitch and a 2 x 2 rib border, a tie and eyelets to fasten. It is lined, and has faux leather handles. You will need 3 x 100 gm balls of yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
This cosy batwing cardi has all the feels of autumn in a tweed-flecked super chunky yarn that will knit up in no time!
Knitting: Containers
This is a pattern for a Fish Bowl Container. It uses cotton aran, and the motifs are done using intarsia. The bottom is circular using increases, the top is a left to roll edge. Lining, wadding. Size: 15 cm diameter base, 11 cm deep. Less than one ball of each colour is used, and a small amount of yellow for the motifs.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
This is a pattern for an Apple Tree Bag, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a plain back, intarsia tree on the front with French knots embroidered for the apples. The top border is in garter stitch, and fastens with eyelets and a tie.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a cables and leaves cushion cover. It has a stocking stitch back, cables on the front with a stocking stitch panel. Intarsia leaves are finished with chain stitch embroidery. The edges are moss stitch. You will need: 5 x 50 gm balls main, 1 x 50 gm ball contrast, 5 buttons.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a Fair Isle and Texture Cushion Cover, originally published in Knitting magaizine. It has a stocking stitch back, textured stitch on the front and a Fair Isle section. Moss stitch edges. Photos Knitting magazine.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a Fair Isle and texture tea cosy, originally published in Knitting magazine to co ordinate with a cushion cover. It has a simple knit and purl stitch, Fair Isle sections, rib edges. You will need 2 x balls main, 1 x ball each contrast. Photos Knitting magazine.
Knitting: Tee
This is a pattern for a lacy tee, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has two different lace stitches, and the sleeves are knitted by increases.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a children s car jumper, with intarsia motifs on stocking stitch , rib edges.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Take the seaside with you with Siân Brown’s lace and starfish wrap
Knitting: Sachet
This is a pattern for a Little House Lavender Bag. It is in stocking stitch with intarsia at the front, shaped by decreases at the top. Any dk yarn can be used, small amounts only, and a good way to use up spare yarn. You will need fabric for the inner sachet and dried lavender.
Knitting: Vest
Add a little luxury to your suitcase and live your best vacation life
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a zig zag and bobble cardigan, originally published in Simply Knitting. Using a cotton dk yarn, the main part has a zig zag knit and purl texture, with a diamond and bobble pattern on the border. To fit bust 32-46 in in double sizes.
Knitting: Cardigan
Originally published in Simply Knitting, large scale chunky cables worked in a super-soft alpaca-blend yarn. Rib edges, easy to wear shape.
Knitting: Pullover
Originally published in Simply Knitting, this jumper has a lattice cable pattern, with embroidered flowers on the border and above the cuffs. To fit 30-44 in bust in double sizes. 8-10 x 50 gm balls of yarn.
Knitting: Containers
This is a pattern for a ridge stitch container, originally published in Knitting magazine. It s a simple project fine for beginners, using knit and purl stitches and make one stitch on right side rows. You will need lining and wadding. Photos Knitting magazine.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for an Undulating Rib Blanket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a knit and purl texture pattern which forms waves, and striped edges. You will need 11 x 50 gm balls main, 2 x 50 gm balls contrast.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
Bring the fruits of the garden into your home with this delicately decorated snowdrop tea cosy by Siân Brown.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Traditional cables and sweet bobbles in vintage pink knit up to create a truly classic cushion.
Knitting: Pullover
A lovely pattern of bells and ropes decorates this round-necked jumper design from Siân Brown. Two wide panels of the bell pattern are worked on the front and back, which are bordered by columns of cabled plaits and stocking stitch sections. Narrower pattern panels are knitted on the sleeves. UK Alpaca’s Superfine Alpaca DK is a soft, lofty bl...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a blister stitch cushion cover, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a stocking stitch back, textured blister stitch front and moss stitch edges. You will need 2 x 100 gm balls, 5 x buttons.
Knitting: Market bag (slouchy)
Chevron and pompom bag. The stitch is a two colour chevron using a chunky yarn which knits up quickly. The tie is finished with pompoms.
Knitting: Market bag (slouchy)
This is a pattern for a chain stitch bag, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a slip stitch chin stitch using a solid and varigated yarn, 2 x 2 rib border and a stocking stitch strap. It has lining and wadding. You will need 2 x balls main, 1 x ball contrast.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a falling leaves throw, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a falling leaves lace pattern at the centre, intarsia leaves at the ends with embroidery, and garter stitch edges. You will need 4 x balls main and 1 x ball each contrast colours. Photos Knitting magazine.
Knitting: Containers
This is a pattern for night and day containers, originally published in Knitting magazine. They have a circular base knitted flat, intarsia motifs with embroidery, and rib edges. You will need 1 x ball of each colour, lining and wadding. Photos Knitting magazine.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for Stripes and Flags jumper, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is in stocking stitch stripes for the main part, with a knit and purl flags texture on the border of the body and sleeves.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Siân Brown’s geometric cushion is a quick and easy way to learn a new stitch pattern and spruce up your home at the same time! 5 x 50 gm balls yarn needed.
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
From Monday to Sunday, this hot water bottle cover will help to give you the warmest of winter cuddles.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Showcasing simple lace and shown off in a crisp cotton-blend self-striping yarn, this shawl is the ultimate ‘treat yourself’ project.
Knitting: Pullover
Wainscot has a classic shape and a smart slip stitch pattern that uses two shades of a luxurious 4ply yarn. The two-colour slip stitch pattern was inspired by tongue and groove woodwork, and produces smart diagonal lines of patterning. The jumper has a classic round-neck shape with set-in sleeves, to allow the stitch pattern to shine. It is kni...
Knitting: Pullover
Classic cables in an eye-catching aqua shade will excite your knitting fingers and turn many heads too!
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a cable twist cushion cover, originally published in Knitting magazine. IT has a stocking stitch back, cable twist stitch on the front and moss stitch edges. One 200 gm cake is used. Photos Knitting magzine.
Knitting: Pullover
This sweater is just the thing for your winter wardrobe - with its cosy rollneck and textured fabric, it’s sure to keep you warm. Designer Siân Brown has used panels of braids and horseshoe cables on a background of moss stitch to give a wonderfully tactile fabric. Her sweater has been knitted in an aran-weight yarn from Rico. It’s a blend of w...
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
This is a pattern for a cable and rib bag, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is made in a soft chunky yarn, with cables and bobbles and rib stitches. It is lined with fabric and wadding, and has faux leather handles.
Knitting: Cardigan
Denim yarn switches into party mode with this refined cardigan. Enjoy its delicate textured twists and perfect fit
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for Holly and Berries Tea Cosy, originally published in Knit Now. It is in stocking stitch with 2 x 2 rib border, shaped a the top. The holly leaves and berries are knitted separately and sewn on. Only a small amount of yarn is used for the holly and berries.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
This handbag by Siân Brown features a flower pattern inspired by traditional Scandinavian eight-petal rose motifs. Complementing the colourwork is a band of stripes worked in a loop stitch texture.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
This is a pattern for a lace and texture bed runner or wrap, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a lace stitch as the main part, with a textured stripe stitch at either end, and a lace edging on the two short ends knitted separately. The main yarn is Stylecraft Dream Catcher dk, 2 x 150gm cakes, with Batik dk used for the stripes ...
Knitting: Cardigan
Enhance a practical, everyday cardigan with carefully placed lace, and turn it into the fanciest of going-out options.
Knitting: Tee
This is a pattern for a button detail top, originally published in Lets Knit. It is a simple garment in stocking stitch and garter stitch with buttons on the neckband. It would be fine for a beginner who can do basic shaping.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for an Imitation Crochet Tea Cosy, originally published in Lets Knit. It is made in a lace stitch which has the appearance of crochet, with garter stitch edges, and a tie to fasten.
Knitting: Scarf
Combine a collection of pretty pinks and purples, lace and
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Rico Fashion Modern Tweed Aran
Knitting: Market bag (slouchy)
This is a pattern for a lace shopper, originally published in Knitting magazine issue 209. It is worked in a very simple lace stitch with a mesh effect, fine for beginners. Garter stitch border and stocking stitch handle. You will need 4 x 50 gm balls.
Knitting: Tee
Create a beautiful silhouette when you knit this long, slimline top covered with breathtaking zigzag lace in pretty pink silky yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a border striped jumper, originally published in Lets Knit. It is a simple shape with raglan sleeves with stripes on the border and at the top of the sleeves. You will need 5-7 x balls main, 4-5 x balls contrast and 1 x ball of the third colour.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This is a pattern for a Bubbles cot blanket, originally published in Knitting magazine. The main part is knitted in intarsia, with a garter stitch border. You will need: 2 x 100 gm balls border colour, 1 x ball each rest of the colours.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a floating circles cushion cover, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a stocking stitch back, intarsia circles on the front in Cygnet DK (solid) and moss stitch edges. You will need: 2 x 100 gm balls main, 1 x 100 gm ball contrast.
Knitting: Placemat
This is a pattern for a Checks Placemat, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple project good for beginners. It has a knit and purl check pattern with garter stitch edges. The yarn is an unusual light paper yarn. Any yarn suitable for a placemat can be used. Photos Knitting magazine.
Knitting: Containers
This is a pattern for a moss stitch fruit bowl. I don t have a note of which magazine it was in. It is a simple project good for beginners. It is made in one piece by casting on and off stitches for the sides. You will need 2 x 50 gm balls of yarn.
Knitting: Throw
LIKE AN English meadow in summer, this blanket design combines soft green textures with a scattering of flower motifs. The central section has knit-and-purl chevrons, while the outer bands feature simple Fair Isle motifs. Siân Brown’s design uses Cascade’s classic 220 aran-weight yarn, a Peruvian Highland wool which comes in a huge choice of s...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for an abstract intarsia cushion cover, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has an intarsia front, stocking stitch back and moss stitch edges. 2 x 100 gm balls main, 1 x ball each contrast colour.
Knitting: Tee
Stay playful this season and cast on this jaunty cropped T-shirt filled with zingy shades and a bold zigzag pattern.
Knitting: Cardigan
SIÂN BROWN’S V-neck cardigan is worked in Irish moss stitch, whose nubby texture is enhanced by the use of a soft, tweedy yarn. The sleeves and front bands are decorated with beautiful panels of lace which include unusual crossed decrease stitches.
Knitting: Pullover
Combine comfort, colour and classical yarns with this irresistibly timeless jumper.
Knitting: Throw
Muted tones in a concentric squares stitch with a stocking stitch border and pompoms at the corners. Bergere de France Filomeche: main 8 x balls, contrast 6 x balls.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This is a pattern for bramble cuff fingerless gloves, originally published in Knitting magazine. They are worked in the round either using a circular needle or double pointed needles. The main part is in stocking stitch with a bramble stitch cuff, and eyelet border at the top.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a garter stitch and flowers tea cosy, originally published in Lets Knit. It is a simple project fine for beginners. The top of the cosy is shaped with decreases and the flowers are made by knitting stitches together.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a lacy checks border cardigan, originally published in Lets Knit. It is in stocking stitch with a lacy checks lace border, garter stitch edges and raglan sleeves. You will need 4-6 x 100 gm balls of yarn.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This super-snug pair of socks with its contemporary dotty design is knitted in a sensationally soft mix of merino wool, silk and cashmere.
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for a Textured Bag, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has two main textured stitches, a bee stitch and little mushrooms stitch. The border and handles are in moss stitch. It is lined and has a large button and a press stud to fasten.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
COMBINING LACE and embossed stitches, the fabric on this handbag has a fascinating texture. This is enhanced by the choice of a tweed yarn - here, a soft wool-viscose aran-weight from Rico looks particularly effective. It’s available in 10 neutral and warm shades. It is knitted in two pieces, and fully lined with wadding and fabric. It can be ...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Yarn Rico Fashion Modern Tweed Aran
Knitting: Pullover
Delicate, elegant and knitted in the softest cashmerino yarn, Siân Brown’s aran cable jumper can be both luxurious and casual
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Drop Stitch Cardigan, originally published in Lets Knit. It has a drop stitch in two different yarns, and the sleeves are made by casting on stitches. Actual bust: 37 3/4 -51 1/2 ins. Length: 17 3/4 - 20 ins. You will need: Banyan: 5(6:6:7) x 50g balls. Tao:
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Cable and Bobble Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It has a cable with bobbles on the back, front and sleeves, rib edges and collar. Actual bust: 39 1/2 -51 1/2 ins. Length: 23 - 25 1/2 ins. You will need: 11(12:14:15) x 50 gm hanks of yarn, 7 x buttons. The yarn has been discontinued, any yarn knitting to th...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Geometric style is bang on trend so a chic knit, like this cushion, is all you need to make the most of your chill-out zone.
Knitting: Pullover
This is an easy to wear shape with a simple eyelet stitch in stripes and stocking stitch in the rest of the garment. Garter stitch edges. A beginner able to do the simple stitch with yarn forward and knitting together will be able to do this. Sizes to fir bust 32-46 in in single sizes. You will need: 4(4:5:5:6:6:7:7) x balls of yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a spots and stripes jumper, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is a simple shape with 3/4 length sleeves, in stocking stitch stripes with fairisle sections. Actual size: 33 ,35 ½ ,38 ,40 ½ 43, 45 ¾, 48, 50 ½ in bust. 23 ¼, 23 ¾, 24, 24 ½, 25, 25 ¼, 25 ¾, 26 in length.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This bolster cushion cover is highlighted with touches of stranded colourwork, including large tree motifs. The main piece is worked following colourwork charts which include sections of intarsia on certain rows - while the circular end pieces are worked from the centre out. The cushion is finished with moss stitch buttonbands.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
This is a pattern for a patchwork shrug, originally published in Lets Knit. It is made up of squares of lace and lace motif in a simple rectangle shape. You will need: 1(1:2:2) 25g balls of yarn and a cable needle. I m not sure of the publication date but it will be in the few months following March 2011.
Knitting: Pullover
Diamond Border Jumper with raglan sleeves. Stocking stitch with a diamond and eyelet border on reverse stocking stitch, with eyelets at the neck.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
If your coffee break is previous ‘you’ time then make the most of it with a cafetiere cosy that’ll keep your beverage hotter for longer.
Knitting: Pullover
Add a touch of elegant luxe to your festive wardrobe with this stylish textured jumper – it’s sure to turn heads at parties!
Knitting: Ankle Sock
This is a pattern for Tie Top Bed socks, originally published in Crafteseller. They are in stocking stitch with a lace top, rib top border, eyelets and a tie. They are knitted flat. You will need 3 x 50 gm balls of yarn.
Knitting: Bag - Other
This is a pattern for a Textured Overnight Bag, originally published in Craftseller. It is in a simple textured stitch which doubles then halves the stitch number. It has garter stitch edges and handles. The yarn is now discontinued. Any yarn knitting to the tension can be used, and the tension is not critical for this project. You will need 6 ...
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
This is a pattern for Z s Hot Water Bottle Cover, originally published in Craftseller. It has a plain stocking stitch back, with Z s intarsia motifs on the front. The top is in rib with eyelets and a plaited tie. The yarn is used double. An aran yarn could be used instead. You will need: 3 x balls main, 1 x ball contrast.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a Knit and Moss Blanket, originally published in Craftseller. It is a simple project knitted in strips of squares sewn together when completed. the squares are in stocking stitch and moss stitch with a moss stitch edging. The yarn has been discontinued. Any chunky weight yarn can be used as the tension is not critical. You...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Combine cables and intarsia to create a striking effect, which works particularly well in this combination of neutral shades.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
Drink your tea in style – and as hot as it comes, thanks to this pretty tea cosy.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lace and Solid Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine called Agnes. I don’t have an issue number. The cardigan has a lace body and solid sleeves. It has no fastenings, and garter stitch edges. Actual bust: Bust: 100 (112:124:136) cm. 39 ¼ (44:48 ¾:53 ½) ins. Length: 60(62:64:66) cm. 23 ½ (24 ½:25 ¼:26) ins
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
This is a pattern for a Split Circles Hot Water Bottle Cover. It fits a small hot water bottle, 1 ltr capacity. It has a plain back, with two simple intarsia motifs on the front. Rib top border with eyelets and a tie. You will need; 2 x balls main, 1 x ball each contrast colour (actual 1 x ball and 18 gms main, 3 gms each contrast).
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for Argyle Cushion Cover, originally published in Knit magazine. It has a stocking stitch back, with intarsia front and moss stitch bands. The yarn used is cotton, and it would also work well in a wool or wool mix knitting to the same tension. You will need: 4 x 50 gm balls main col, 2 x balls first contrast col 1 x ball 3rd c...
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for Rib and Pompom Tea Cosy. It is a very simple project in a chunky yarn which is fine for beginners. It is in a rib stitch with a plaited tie and pompoms. You will need 1 x 100gm ball of yarn.
Crochet: Potholder
This is a pattern for Crochet Pot Holder, originally published in Craftseller. It is a simple textured stitch with a contrast edging. These could also be made into place mats or coasters by adjusting the size and omitting the loop. You will need one ball of each colour (30 gms used per holder).
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for Spots Bags, originally published in Lets Knit. The first is a drawstring bag with a tie, garter stitch handles. The second is a bag with integral handles. Both have simple spots intarsia patterns. The second bag is worked with the yarn used double. The yarn is now discontinued. Any yarn knitting to the tension can be used.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for Blocks Cushion Cover, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has a plain back, with a simple intarsia pattern on the front. Moss stitch edges. You will need: 3 x balls main colour, 2, 1 contrast colours.
Crochet: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a Crochet and Knit Tea Cosy. The lower part is made up of four granny squares, with stitches picked up and knitted to the top. Eyelets and a tie fasten the top, with flowers at the end of the tie. The top border is in garter stitch. You will need 1 x ball of the two main colours and a small amount of the 3rd colour.
Knitting: Throw
Head for the beach with this gorgeous, easy-care blanket, which makes a great sampler for trying out some new stitch patterns too.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This is a pattern for a Shoulder Tie Vest, originally published in Knit Today. it is a simple shape with ties at the shoulder. To fit bust: 32-44 ins. Actual bust: 34 -46 ins. Length: 18 3/4 -21 1/4 ins. You will need:
Knitting: Throw
This blanket uses a circular needle to create a flat piece of fabric in a falling leaves lace pattern with garter stitch edges.. This is because a blanket is large and heavy, so knitting it on a circular needle means that the cable holds the weight of the fabric and allows you to knit much more easily. You will need 9 x 100 gm balls of yarn and...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Check cushion cover, originally published in Simply Knitting. This has a simple knit and purl texture on the front making a check pattern. Stocking stitch back, moss stitch borders. You will need 4 x balls of yarn and 6 buttons.
Knitting: Cardigan
Lace border raglan cardigan, originally published in Simply Knitting. This is a simple shape with a lace border, short raglan sleeves and one button. The yarn is silky with good drape.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a Basket Texture Blanket, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is a simple knit and purl texture fine for beginners, in a chunky yarn that knits up quickly. You will need 11 x 100 gm balls of yarn and 6mm circular needle 100cm long.
Knitting: Drawstring Bag
This is a pattern for a stripes and flowers bag, originally published in Simply Knitting.It is a drawstring bag with a circular base, stripes and intarsia sides with embriodered flowers. It has a picot cast off top and garter stitch handles. It has lining and wadding. You will need: 3 x 50 gm balls main colour, 1 x ball stripes colour, small am...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a mosaic border cardigan, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is in stocking stitch with a squares mosaic slip stitch border on the body and sleeves. It has raglan sleeves, garter stitch edges and one button. The body is knitted in one piece.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a Moss stitch and flower cushion cover, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has a moss stitch front and borders, with a stocking stitch back. Flowers and leaves are embroidered on the front. You will need: 5 x 50 gm balls of the main colour and small amounts of the embriodery colours.
Knitting: Containers
This is a pattern for a Fairisle Border Container, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is in stocking stitch with a circular base knitted with increases, and a fairisle border and rib top. It is lined and has wadding.
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for a Broken Stripe Bag, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is in a simple knit and purl stitch using slipped stitches, with a garter stitch top border. It is lined with fabric and wadding, and has faux leather handles. You will need 2 x balls main colour, 1 x ball each contrast colours. 32 cm wide x 26 cm deep.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Chunky Cable Jacket, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is a simple long jacket with chunky cables repeated throughout. It has rib edges and 1 large button. Actual chest: 43 1/4 - 56 3/4 ins, length: 29 1/2 - 32 ins. You will need: 11(12:13:14) 100g ball of yarn.
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for a Fuchsia Pattern Bag, originally published in Knit Today. It has an all over fuchsia pattern lace stitch, with garter stitch straps, knitted flowers and a plaited tie. Width: 25 cm , depth: 27 cm. The yarn has now been discontinued. Any yarn knitting to the tension can be used.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a Flower Fairisle Cushion Cover, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has a stocking stitch back and fairisle front, moss stitch edges. Measures 40 x 40 cm. You will need: 2 x balls main colour, 1 x ball each contrast colours and 5 x buttons.
Knitting: Sachet
This is a pattern for three textured lavender bags, originally published in Lets Knit. They are in three simple textured stitches, with stocking stitch backs, garter stitch border, eyelets and a picot cast off. They are fastened with ribbon. These would be fine for a beginner. One ball of each colour 25gms, fabric for the inners and dried laven...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for Circles and Triangles Cushion Cover, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has a plain back, intarsia front with circles and triangles. Moss stitch edges and buttonholes to fasten. You will need 3 x 50 gm balls of the main colour and 1 x ball of each contrast colour.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a pair of colour block cushion covers. It was originally published in Knitting magazine. These are in an easy knit and purl block stitch with stocking stitch back and moss stitch edges. They are fine for a beginner. You will need: 5 x 50 gm balls each colour, 5 x buttons per cushion cover. 40 x 40 cm finished size.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for Fish Baby Jumper. It is in stocking stitch with intarsia fish and fish bone motifs on the front and back, and striped sleeves. the edges are in rib, with buttons at one shoulder. You will need: 4 (5:6:9) x 50 gm balls main, 2 (2:3:4) x 50 gm balls contrast. Also a 4mm circular needle, and 2 buttons.
Knitting: Tote
Keep your knitting in order with this sweet Scandie-style project bag. You will need: 2 x balls main, 1 x ball each contrast colours. Lining, wadding, handles.
Knitting: Pullover
Knit New England-style with this simple oversized jumper in the colours of US East Coast and an easy-care superwash US-made wool. Easy to wear warm jumper in two different stripes. Actual bust: 43 1/2 -56 ins. Length: 27 1/2 -30 ins. You will need: 5 (5:6:6) x 100 gm hanks both colours.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Cable and Lace Sweater, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in a chunky yarn with lace and cable panels throughout the garment, a roll neck and contrast edges. Length: 65-69 cm. You will need: 18 (20:22) 50g hanks main, 1 x hank contrast, and a cable needle size 10mm.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a striped roll neck jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine. The stripes are worked by using one then two ends of yarn on the same size needles.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a Squares Texture Cushion Cover, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is a simple pattern good for beginners. the texture is created with knit and purl stitches on the front, stocking stitch back and moss stitch edges. You will need 5 x 50 gm hanks of yarn and 6 buttons.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lace and Rib Edge Cardigan, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has an all over lace pattern, with deep rib edges and a fold over shawl collar. The yarn has now been discontinued. Any yarn knitting to the tension can be used.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a sunflower baby cardigan, part of the Spirit range of baby clothes, accessories and home knits. It is a simple shape with intarsia motifs, and moss stitch within some of the motifs, and moss stitch edging. You will also need a circular needle size 4mm, and buttons. Yarn: Colour: 2,3,3,4 main, 1 x ball each contrast colours.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Snowflake Jumper, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is in stocking stitch with an ombre effect with fairisle snowflakes worked with intarsia between the motifs.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Fairisle Flower Border Cardigan, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is in stocking stitch with raglan sleeves, rib edges, and a fair isle flower border pattern. Actual bust:34 -44 ins, length: 23-24 3/4 ins. You will need: 9(9:10:11:11:12) 50g balls main, 2 x balls border base, 1 x ball fairisle colour.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a Ridges Cushion Cover, originally published in Knitting magazine. I don t have the issue number but it will be in the months following Sept 2018. It is a simple project, good for beginners as the stitches are knit and purl, in a chunky yarn quick to knit. You will need 3 x 100 gm balls of yarn, and 5 x buttons (20mm used ...
Knitting: Throw
Knitted in stocking stitch, the squares and circles are worked using the intarsia method, in three sections. The blanket is then finished off with an edging of garter stitch on a circular needle. You will need: 3 x 100 gm balls Cream (01), 4 x balls Dusty Turquoise (93), 3 x balls Lime Green (95). 7mm circular needle.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a lace edged belted cardigan, originally published in Lets Knit. It is in stocking stitch with a simple lace edge on the hem and sleeves. 3/4 length sleeves. Belt. Actual sizes: 95-130 cm/ 37 - 51 1/4 in chest, 64-69cm/ 25 1/4 - 27 1/4 in length.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This is a pattern for Triangles Cot Blanket. It is knitted in a soft bulky yarn with a simple intarsia pattern, and garter stitch edges. You will need a circular needle 6.5mm 100cm long. Main col 4 x balls, contrast col 4 x balls, contrast col 1 x ball. 65 cm wide x 71 cm deep.
Knitting: Containers
This is a pattern for Lolly Washbag, part of the Make at Home range. It has a simple intarsia motif on the front and plain back. The top is in moss stitch with eyelets and a tie fastening.It is lined with cotton fabric. 21 cm wide x 24 cm deep. You will need 2 x balls main, 1 x ball contrast colours (actually a small amount of each used). Cotto...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lace Border Cardigan, called Branching Lace in Simply Knitting. It is in stocking stitch with garter stitch edging, and a lace motif along the hems, shaped at the waist. Actual bust:36 1/4 - 53 3/4 ins, length: 23 3/4 - 27 1/4 ins. You will need;10 (10:11:12:12:13:13:14:15:15) x 50 gm balls of yarn, a 4mm circular needle...
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a Rose and Moss Blanket, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is made up of four strips, in intarsia/ Fair Isle and moss stitch. It has a garter stitch edging knitted when it is sewn up. You will need 3 x balls main, 5 x balls contrast one, 1 x ball each contrast two and three. Also a 4mm circular needle 100cm long.
Knitting: Containers
This is a pattern for Striped and Motif containers, originally published in Simply Knitting. They are knitted in stockig stitch with intarsia motifs on the motif one. The base is circular with a seam and the sides are knitted flat with a seam. You will need 2 x balls main, 1 x ball contrast to make both containers. 1 x ball each colour to make ...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Pebble Stitch Cardigan, originally published in Simply Knitting magazine. It has a pebble stitch with garter stitch edges, short sleeves and one button to fasten. Actual bust: 35 3/4 -43 ins, length: 19-21 1/4 ins. You will need: 3 3: 4: 4: 4: 4: 4: 5: 5: 5 100g balls of yarn, and 1 button.
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for a Lace Leaf Bag, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has a leaf lace pattern, with a curved lower edge. It is lined with fabric and wadding and has faux leather handles. You will need 2 x balls yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lace and Fair Isle Cardigan, called Cley Hill in The Knitter. It has a simple v shape lace pattern, with a fair isle yoke, and garter stitch edges. To fit bust 32 -46 ins in single sizes. Length:21 1/4 - 23 1/2 ins. You will need: 9 9:10:10:11:11:12:12 balls main, 1 x ball each contrast colour.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This is a pattern for a Windmill Pattern Cot Blanket, part of the Spirit label of baby and childrenswear. It is a simple knit and purl pattern with picked up stitches, a garter stitch border and bobbles on the cast off row. It is made in a soft chunky yarn. It would be fine for beginners who can pick up stitches and make bobbles. You will need ...
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for a cable and fringe bag, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has an all over cable pattern, with faux suede fringe trim and faux leather handles. It is lined with fabric lining and wadding.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a cactus cushion cover. It has a plain back, intarsia motif with embroidery, and moss stitch bands.You will need 3 x balls main, 1 x ball each contrast colours.
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for a chunky cables bag, originally published in Knit Today. It has a simple cable, and is shaped in towards the top of the bag. The top and handles are in moss stitch, with a toggle fastening. Width at the bottom 30 cm. You will need 4 x 50 gm hanks.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Cable and Ridges Jumper, originally published in The Knitter. It has a swinging cable at the centre, with a smaller twist cable either side, and garter stitch ridges repeated at the sides. Length: 60-66 cm. You will need: 8 (9:11:12) 50g balls of yarn and a cable needle.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a texture and stripe tee, originally published in simply Knitting. It is a simple shape with no sleeve seams, with a chevron knit and purl texture pattern and striped garter stitch edges. Length 65-71 cm. You will need 10-13 x balls main, 1 x ball each contrast colours.
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for a Triangles Beach Bag, originally published in Simply Knitting issue 173 as Hot & Spicy. It has intarsia triangles and stripes, lining and wadding and rope handles.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a chunky cable roll neck jumper, originally published in Simply Knitting. Length 25 1/4 - 27 1/4 ins. You will need 8-11 x 50 gm balls yarn and also a 6.5mm circular needle. There is one cable on the front, the back is plain. The yarn is chunky but light. length: 64-69 cm, sleeve seam: 14-17 cm.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a rose fairsisle cardigan, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has a rose border, with two different fairisle patterns on the front and back, and striped sleeves. Yarn amounts: 2-4 x 100 gm balls main col, 2-3 x balls 2nd col, 1-2 x balls 3rd col, 1 x ball rest of cols.
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for a texture and loop stitch bag, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has an all over texture stitch with a loop/fur stitch top border, stocking stitch handles and texture stitch pocket. It is lined with fabric and wadding, and fastened with a press stud. You will need 2 x 100 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This is a pattern for a button through tank top, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a small scale all over check cable pattern, buttons down the front and mock pocket tops. Length 40-46/ 15 3/4-18 ins. Shilasdair yarns are available in 50 gm or 100 gm balls. the yarn quantities shown are for 50 gms. Actual gms used 130, 150, 170,...
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for People Tea Cosy, part of the Make at Home range of knits for the home. It has intarsia folk art inspired people, with a fairisle scroll pattern. It is finished with a 2 x 2 rib, eyelets and a plaited tie. Any aran weight yarn can be used. 1 x ball main, less than 1 x ball rest of the colours.
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
This is a pattern for a double moss stitch hot water bottle. It fits a small 1 litre hot water bottle. It is made in a simple double moss stitch, with a contrast rib top border, eyelets and a plaited tie. It would be fine for a beginner and is quick to knit in an aran yarn. Measures 18 cm wide x 28 cm deep.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a Trellis and Bobble Cushion Cover, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has a trellis and bobble cable pattern on the front, plain back and moss stitch edges. You will need 4 x 100 gm hanks yarn, a cable needle and 6 x buttons.
Knitting: Pullover
This pattern was first published in Knitting Magazine 178, March 2018. It is in stocking stitch with cable panels, rib edges and slightly flared at the sides. You will need 8-12 50 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This pattern was first published in Knitting Magazine 178, March 2018
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a cable jumper with a fairisle yoke, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is the same back and front. Length: 24 - 28 3/4 ins. You will need: 12-16 balls main, 1 ball each contrast colours.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for Squares Cushion Cover. It is in a chunky yarn which knits up quickly. The squares are knitted in a simple intarsia, fine for someone who has just learned the technique. The back is in stocking stitch, with moss stitch edges. You will need 3 x 50gm balls main colour, 2 x balls contrast.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for Garter Diamond Cushion Cover. It is knitted in a chunky yarn,and has a garter stitch diamond textured stitch on the front. The back is stocking stitch with moss stitch edging. To fit a 40 x 40 cm cushion pad.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a tie belt cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine autumn 2017. It is in stocking stitch with a rib shawl neck collar, and tie belt. You will need: 13-16 x 50 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for Triangles Throw, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is knitted in strips in intarsia, with wide edges, then sewn together and the edges knitted when complete.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a winter Fairise Cushion Cover, originally published in Knitting Magazine. It has a fairisle pattern on the front, plain back and moss stitch edges. You will need 5 x buttons. Yarn: 3 x balls main, 2 x balls contrast.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a diamond twist cable throw, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a twist cable at the centre and simple cables repeating each side, with a moss stitch edge. You will need 7 x 100 gm balls. 8mm needles are used, but the yarn can be knitted on 6-8 mm needles depending on your preference.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a garter stitch chevron cardigan, originally published in Simply Knitting as Ripple Effect. It has a chevron pattern with a wavy hem.Length 50-56 cm/19 3/4-22 ins. You will need 2-3 x balls white, 4-5 x balls contrast colours.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a V Cable and Bobble Cardigan, originally published in Knitting under the name Ember. It has a v cable and bobble pattern with a simple cable repeated, rib edges and 7 x buttons. You will also need a cable needle 4mm.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a Cable and Bobbles Tea Cosy, originally published in Knitting magazine issue 174. It has a medallion and moss cable, a zig zag and bobbles cable, and rib top border. It has eyelets and a tie to secure. You will need 2 x balls yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Heart Cable Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine under the name Caireann. It is in garter stitch with a hearts cable in panels on the front, back and sleeves. You will need:
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for an Apple Tree Cushion Cover, originally published in Lets Knit. It is in stocking stitch with a cable apple tree motif on the front, moss stitch edges. You will need 5 x 50 gm balls of yarn and 5 buttons.
Knitting: Table Setting - Other
This is a pattern for Christmas Napkin Holders, originally published in The Winter Knitting Book magazine from Future Publishing. It is a simple project fine for beginners who can increase and decrease. The base is in moss stitch with the yarn doubled, and the petals and leaves on the poinsettia are in stocking stitch. The holly leaves and berr...
Knitting: Placemat
This is a pattern for Christmas Placemats, originally published in The Winter Knitting Book magazine from Future publishers. They are knitted in intarsia with embroidery added afterwards. The first is a fir tree with Christmas decorations embroidered. The second has three snowmen with snowflakes embroidered around them. The edges are in garter ...
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a Christmas Pudding Tea Cosy, originally published in The Winter Knitting Book magazine by Future Publishing. It is a fun project knitted in intarsia with embroidery, knitted leaves and berries. You will need 1 x ball of each of the main colours and a small amount of the contrast colours.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This is a pattern for a Textured Squares Cot Blanket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a texture and cable pattern, in the form of a chart on the pattern. You will need 4 x 100 gms yarn, 5mm circular needle and a cable needle.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for Eyelet Twigs Top, originally published in The Winter Knitting bookazine by Future Publishing. It is in stocking stitch with an eyelet twigs lace and bobble panel at the centre front, back and sleeves. It has a round neck and raglan sleeves, with garter stitch edges. Actual bust: 34 1/4 - 49 1/4 ins. Length: 21 - 23 3/4 ins...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Fair Isle Yoke Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is knitted in stocking stitch with a Fair Isle yoke, and rib edges. Length:55-61 cm.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Fairisle Yoke Cardigan, originally published in The Winter knitting bookazine by Future Publishing. It is in stocking stitch with a fairisle yoke and border pattern. Rib edges with 8 buttons. Actual bust: 33 - 50 1/2 ins. Length: 21 1/4 - 24 ins. You will need:
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Fairisle Yoke Jumper, originally published in The Winter Knitting bookazine by Future Publishers. It is in stocking stitch with a fairisle yoke on the front and back, rib edges. Actual bust: 35 1/2 - 53 1/2 ins.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a Fir Tree Cushion Cover, originally published in Winter Knitting Book magazine by Future. It is plain on the back, with fir tree motifs on the front. These are knitted in stranded stockinettte with intarsia between the motifs. The edges are in moss stitch in the contrast colour. You will need 3 x 50 gm balls main colour, ...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lace Border Cardigan, originally published in The Winter Knitting Book magazine by Future Publishing. It is a simple shape with raglan sleeves, with a lace border on the hem and sleeve edges. It fastens with a single button and a loop.
Knitting: Table Runner
This is a pattern for a Lace Table Runner, originally published in The Winter Knitting bookazine by Future. It is in a fern diamonds lace stitch with a garter stitch edging. You will need 5 x 50 gm balls of yarn.
Knitting: Cowl
This is a pattern for a Moss Stitch Neck Warmer, originally published in The Winter knitting Book by Future Publishing. It is a simple project for beginners to try knitting in the round. You will need 4 x 50 gm hanks of yarn, and a 6mm circular needle 60cm long.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This is a pattern for a Textured Squares Cot Blanket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a texture and cable pattern, in the form of a chart on the pattern. You will need 4 x 100 gms yarn, 5mm circular needle and a cable needle.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a Winter Fairisle Tea Cosy, originally published in The Winter Knitting bookazine by Future Publishers. It has an all over simple fairisle pattern with rib borders. Eyelets and a plaited tie finish the cosy. You will need 1 x ball per colour. Any yarn knitting to the standard aran tension can be used.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a Winter Snowflake Cushion Cover, originally published in The Winter Knitting bookazine by Future Publishing. It is in stocking stitch with an intarsia motif on the front and moss stitch edges. You will need 2 x 100 gm balls main colour, and 1 x 100 gm ball contrast colour. 5 x buttons.
Knitting: Containers
This is a pattern for a basket stitch container, originally published by Future in Simple Step to Knitting bookazine. They cotton dk yarn is used double. It is a simple project good for beginners. It is lined with cotton fabric and wadding. You will need 4 x 50 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a blackberry stitch tea cosy. This was originally designed for Future publishers as part of a bookazine of beginners knits. It has a blackberry stitch as the main part, with garter stitch borders, eyelets and a plaited tie. 22 cm wide x 15 cm deep to eyelets. You will need 2 x 50 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a cable and bobbles cushion cover, originally published in Future Simple Steps to Knitting bookazine. It has a plain back and two different cables on the front. The edges are in moss stitch. You will need 4 x 50 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a chevron texture cushion cover, originally published in Future Beginners Knits bookazine. It is an easy project to make, fine for beginners. the front is a simple knit and purl stitch, and the back is stocking stitch. the bands are moss stitch. To fit a 40 x 40 cm cushion pad. You will need 2 x 100 gm hanks, and 6 x butto...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Chevron Texture Tee, originally published in Knitting magazine. I don t have the issue number but it will be in the few issues following My 2017, in a US yarn issue. It is a simple tee shape with no sleeve seams, in a knit and purl textured stitch. It will be fine for beginners. Actual bust: 43 -48 ins, length: 21 3/4 - ...
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This is a pattern for a fish and stripes cot blanket, originally published in Future Beginners Knits bookazine. It is a mix of intarsia and stocking stitch with a garter stitch edging. The eyes are embroidered in French knots. You will need Cornish 3 x 50 gm balls, Gooseberry 2 x balls, Beach 1 x ball. The edging could alternatively be done in ...
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for a flower fairisle bag, originally published in Future s Simple Steps to Knitting bookazine. It has a simple fairisle pattern with rib at the top, and is lining with lining and wadding. The fastening is a press stud with a button. there are French knots embroidered onto the centre of the flowers.Only a small amount of col 4...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This is a pattern for lace motif fingerless gloves, originally published by Future in Beginners Knits bookazine. There is a simple lace motif on the back, and the top is finished with a picot edge. You will need 1 x 50 gm ball yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Lace Rib and Border Jumper, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has a simple lace rib on the main part with a lace stitch border, and garter stitch edges. To fit bust: 32-44 ins. Actual bust: 34 1/4 - 48. Length: 21 3/4 -24 ins. You will need:
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a moss stitch rib jacket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a shawl collar, and 5 x buttons. Length 60-65 cm. 13-16 x 50 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
This pattern was first published in Knitting Magazine 170, August 2017.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This is a pattern for a Cot Blanket and Teddy, originally published in Knitting magazine. The blanket is in stocking stitch with a garter stitch border, a pocket and a garter stitch teddy. This would be fine for beginners. You will need: 6 x 50 gm balls main, 2 x 50 gm balls contrast. Also a 4.5mm circular needle.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a beaded lattice stitch jumper. The main part is a simple knit and purl lattice stitch, with a lace edging knitted separately. The beads can be knitted in or added when finished. Length 53-62 cm/
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a striped border cardigan, originally published in Simply Knitting. Length 53-58 cm/ 21-22 3/4 ins. You will need 5-7 x 50 gm balls main, 1 x ball contrast.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This openwork yoke tank top is a great project for first-timers to lace knitting.
Knitting: Placemat, Coaster
This pattern was first published in Knitting Magazine 169, July 2017.
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
This is a pattern for simple stripes hot water bottle cover. It fits a small hot water bottle, 1 litre. It is a simple project fine for beginners. It has stripes in stocking stitch, spicy colours on a light grey base. It is finished with a garter stitch border, picot edge and simple knitted flowers.
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
This is a pattern for a Lavender Hot Water Bottle Cover. It fits a small hot water bottle, 1 litre. It is a simple to make project good for beginners. It is made in stocking stitch, with a garter stitch top with eyelets and a plaited tie. A pocket on the front contains a lavender bag, and there is lavender embroidery on the front. Any aran yarn...
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
This is a pattern for a Rib and Pompom hot water bottle cover. It fits a small hot water bottle, 1 litre. It measures 18 cm wide x 28 cm deep. It is made in a simple rib stitch, with eyelets and a tie finished with pompoms. It would be fine for a beginner.
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
This is a pattern for a Moon and Stars hot water bottle cover. It is designed to fit a small hot water bottle, 1 litre. It measures 18 cm wide x 28 cm deep. The front has an intarsia motif, with embroidered stars around it. The back is plain.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Pocket Detail Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine in 2017 as Heather. It has raglan sleeves, and is knitted in stocking stitch with a lace and bobble motif on the pockets. The shape is fitted. You will need:4 (4:5:5:5:6) x 100g balls of yarn and 8 buttons.
Knitting: Cardigan
It is a simple shape in fresh stripes with contrast tipping.
Knitting: Accessories - Other
This is a pattern for a Bee keyring. It is a simple quick project to make, using any dk yarn knarred on smaller needles. It is stuffed, and has embroidery. You will need a small amount of toy stuffing or cotton wool, and a keyring.
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for a chevron project bag, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a simple knit/purl chevron stitch, and is lined with fabric and wadding. The handles are wooden with a gap to pull the knitted piece through. Yarn needed: 3 x 50 gm balls. Lining and wadding: 31 cm wide x 57 cm deep. Wooden handles, 28 cm wide.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a Cob Nut cushion cover, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with a textured cob nut stitch on the front and moss stitch edges. You will need 3 x 100 gm balls of yarn, and 5 x buttons.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for Colourwheel Jumper, originally published in Simply Knitting. It takes it s name from the Sirdar Colourwheel yarn. This is a long space dyed yarn on 150 gm cakes, which forms large areas of colour. Sizes 32-38 ins: 2 x 150 gm cakes. Sizes 40-46 ins: 3 x 150 gm cakes.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for Tassels Cushion Cover, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has a stocking stitch back and a twisted stitch pattern on the front, moss stitch edges and tassels. You will need 5 x 50 gm balls of yarn and 6 buttons.
Knitting: Cardigan
Get away for the weekend in style with Siân Brown’s eye-catching and easy-to-wear diamond cardigan.
Knitting: Scarf
This is a pattern for Bumps and Twirls Scarf. It is a fun project, easy enough for beginners.There are bumps knitted in randomly, made by putting stitches on a stitch holder and turning. The twirls and flower are made by decreases. The flower is pinned on to fasten. 3 x 50 gm balls (actual 114 gms)
Knitting: Containers
This is a pattern for an embroidered container. It is a very easy project, knitted flat in garter stitch, with embroidery. The yarn is a chunky weight, now discontinued but can be replaced by any yarn knitting to the same tension, or a different tension for a different sized container.
Knitting: Accessories - Other
This is a pattern for a mouse keyring. It is quick to make, and a good way to use up left over yarn.
Knitting: Accessories - Other
This is a pattern for Doughnut Keyring. It is a really quick and simple project, and a good way to use up left over yarn.
Knitting: Accessories - Other
This is a pattern for a Lolly Keyring. It is a quick and simple project to make, and a good way to use up left over yarn.
Knitting: Accessories - Other
This is a pattern for a Little House keyring. It is a simple and quick project to make, and a good way to use up left over yarn.
Knitting: Accessories - Other
This is a pattern for Biscuit Keyring. It is a quick simple project to make, and a good way to use up left over yarns.
Knitting: Accessories - Other
This is a pattern for Little Bags Keyring. There are three versions; garter stitch, moss stitch and stocking stitch. They are finished with embroidery or a button for decoration.This is a very simple and quick project, and a good way to use up small amounts of spare yarn.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a Busy Bee Tea Cosy, originally published in Knitting magazine in a retro projects issue. It is made in a simple knit/ purl stitch to form ridges, and has small stuffed bees to decorate. It is based on a traditional design. You will need 2 x balls main, and small amounts dk for the bees.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for an Eyelet Flower Cardigan, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has a one button fastening, with a repeating eyelet flower lace motif and garter stitch edging. Sizes 32 to 50 ins chest. Actual: 35 3/4 to 53 3/4 ins, length 19-22 1/2 ins.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a patchwork leaf throw, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is made up of stocking stitch and leaf motif squares, sewn together and finished with a garter stitch border.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a lace stitches cardigan, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has two different lace patterns, one for the main body and one for the borders and sleeves. To fit UK sizes 8-22 in double sizes. Actual bust: 37 1/2 - 50 3/4 ins, length: 25 3/4 - 26 3/4 ins. You will need: 11(13:14:16) 50g balls of yarn.
Knitting: Bag - Other
This is a cable and triangles bag, originally published in Simply Knitting issue 157. It has an all over cable with an intarsia border. Inside it has lining and wadding, and is finished with faux leather handles. It measures 27 cm wide x 24 cm deep.
Knitting: Tote
Pattern for Crosses Mosaic Bag, originally published in Simply Knitting. The pattern is a mosaic stitch, with garter stitch at the top. It has lining and wadding inside, and is finished with bought handles, with wooden beads.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for Squares Blanket, originally published in Simply Knitting issue 157. It is a simple intarsia, knitted in separate strips with a moss stitch edging. The yarn is a soft chunky yarn which knits up quickly. You will need 5 x balls Cream, 4 x balls Platinum, 2 x balls Gold, and a circular 7mm needle 100cm long for the edging.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Ravelry download in English. Print version available in German.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a chunky textured squares tea cosy. It measures 22 cm wide x 15 cm to the eyelets. It would be a very easy project for beginners. It ties with a ribbon.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a chunky moss stitch tea cosy. It would be a good project for beginners. It is tied with a ribbon. Measures 22 cm wide x 15 cm to eyelets.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a really simple tea cosy. It would be fine for beginners. The bottom has a 2 x 2 rib, the main part is stocking stitch with simple knit together decreases for the shaping. It is finished with a contrasting colour pompom.
Knitting: Pullover
Ravelry download in English. Print version available in German.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for Ivy Lace Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has an all over lace pattern, and is finished with a twisted cord belt.
Knitting: Poncho
Ravelry download in English. Print version available in German.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for an Ombre Jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple casual shape with a left to roll neck, in blocks of colour blending together with stripes in a cotton denim dk. Sizes: UK 8 - 22. Length 23 1/4- 24 1/2 ins. You will need 2/3 x 100 gm balls of each colour.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for Cable Tea Cosy, originally published in The Knitter. It has two different cables, and is finished in a rib, with a tie and eyelets to fasten.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Ravelry download in English. Print version available in German.
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
This is a pattern for a Snowflake Hot Water Bottle Cover, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a stranded motif and border on the front. It is made in one piece with a seam at the centre back, and finished with a rib, eyelets and tie. Size 23 x 33 cm/ 9 x 13 ins.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Wide Bodied Jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine as Annika. It has a wide body, slim dropped shoulder sleeves. The back and front are in stocking stitch and the sleeves in a simple knit/purl pattern. There is no sleeve shaping at the top.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a zig zag jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine as Zigzag. It is a fairly simple knit with a zig zag yoke. Length 23 1/4 - 25 1/2 ins.
Knitting: Tee
This top is to be worn over a long-sleeved shirt to keep warm. A column in craw cable pattern embellishes front, back and both sleeves.
Knitting: Poncho
This is a pattern for a Lace and Flower Poncho. It is knitted in a simple lace stitch, with a separate lace edging sewn on. It has a flower which is pinned on to the front to fasten. The yarn is a really soft aran weight. This was originally published in Knitting magazine as Agneta.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
This is a pattern for a Staircase Cable Bag, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a repeating cable, and is lined with fabric and wadding, and finished with a press stud fastening. Lining and wadding 37 cm wide x 56 cm deep. Yarn: 2 x 100 gm balls.
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
This is a pattern for a Textured Hot Water bottle Cover, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a granite stitch all over, with garter stitch top and eyelets and a tie to fasten. I
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a Blister Stitch cushion cover, originally published in The Knitter. the pattern on the front is an interesting stitch using slip stitches and turning to form a blister pattern. The back is in stocking stitch stripes.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a cable panel cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with a noughts and crosses cable panel, garter stitch edges and a one button fastening. The yarn is no longer available, any yarn knitting to the same tension can be used.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
This is a pattern for a chunky cable bag, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a simple plaited cable, and is quick to knit in a chunky yarn. It has fabric lining, and bought faux leather handles. It is finished with a button and press stud. Yarn needed: 2 x 100 gm balls.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Simple V Neck Jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple garment fine for beginners if they can do circular knitting for the neckband, with rib edges. Actual bust: 38-51 1/4 ins. Length: 25 1/4 - 256 1/2 ins. You will need: 5 (6: 6: 6: 7: 7: 7: 8) 50g balls of yarn, and a 7mm circular needle.
Knitting: Pullover
This slouchy jumper will be a treat to wear with its well-chosen blend of fibres. It will go beautifully with casual outfits and will work well worn with a floaty skirt – the yarn has a gentle drape that makes it ideal for pairing with lighter weight, flowing fabrics. Rowan Revive’s slubby tweed effect adds a classic touch to contemporary garme...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for an anchor cushion cover, originally published in Simply Knitting. It measures 41 x 41 cm. It has squares of intarsia and texture on the front and is striped on the back.
Knitting: Pullover
Ravelry download in English. Print versions also available in German.
Knitting: Containers
This is a pattern for a moss stitch container, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is knitted flat, the base made by simple increases and the side is moss stitch. This would be fine for a beginner who has mastered make a stitch. It is lined with fabric and wadding and finished with two handles.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Ravelry download in English. Print versions also available in German and Hungarian.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Chunky Lace Edge Cardigan, originally published in Lets Knit. I m not sure of the issue but it will be in one of a few following June 2016. Length: 59 to 65 cm. You will need:
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a diamond lace throw, originally published in Knitting magazine. The yarn has now been discontinued, any yarn using the same tension can be used.Size 100 x 118 cm. You will need 19 x balls yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
The loose sweater features lace borders at body and sleeves, otherwise it is knitted in stocking stitch.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
This is a pattern for a raspberry Beret, designed with reference to the Prince song. It is knitted in the round on 4.5 and 5mm circular needles, with a rib edge. You will need 2 x 50 gm balls. Shade Sorbet used on sample.
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for Little Crowns Bag, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a delicate lace pattern, and is finished with a plaited tie strap. It is unlined but lining can be added. You will need 4 x 50 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
This is a pattern for a rib and flower shrug, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is knitted in a simple rib, in three pieces, with a flower sewn onto the front.
Knitting: Cardigan, Vest
The two lace patterns are slightly different.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for Moss and Bobble Cable Throw, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in a chunky yarn, with a diamond moss and bobble cable, and moss stitch edges. It is knitted on a size 12mm circular needle. You will need 9 x 50 gm balls yarn and a cable needle.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a heart tea cosy, originally published in Knitting magazine. The main motif is done in intarsia and the border in fairisle. It has a rib top border with a picot cast off edge.Measures 22 cm wide x 21 cm deep including rib.
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
This is a pattern for Hearts Hot Water Bottle Cover, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has an all over fairisle, with rib at the top, and is tied with a tie through eyelets.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for Moss Stitch and Embroidery Tea Cosy. It’s a really easy project for beginners, with flower embroidery along the bottom, and eyelets with a plaited tie to secure.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for the Moss Stitch and Flower Tea Cosy, part of the Make at home range of knits for the home. This is a really easy pattern good for beginners. It is in moss stitch, with eyelets and a plaited tie to secure. Measurements 24 cm wide x 19 cm deep (16 cm to eyelets).
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for Nautical Tea Cosy, part of the Make at Home range of knits for the home available as patterns and kits.
Knitting: Scarf, Cuffs, Beanie, Toque
This is a pattern for a set of three winter accessories for beginners, originally published in Lets Knit magazine. It consists of a scarf, arm warmers and a slouchy hat. They are all in stocking stitch with rib edges, and are fine for beginners. The hat is knitted flat with a seam, and the shaping is done by knitting stitches together. Increase...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a slouchy cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine #150. It is an easy to knit, easy to wear casual cardigan with large buttons.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Slouchy Sweater, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple shape, in stocking stitch with rib edges, and raglan sleeves. The yarn is a self striping yarn. Length: 70-76 cm. You will need: 7 (7:8:8:9:9:10) x 100 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for an Argyle Sweater, originally published in Knitting magazine #149. It has an all over stranded argyle pattern in oatmeal and denim aran tweed.
Knitting: Pullover
The pullover is embellished with bands in a flowery Fair Isle pattern around the waist and the wrists.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a moss stitch sailor collar jacket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in moss stitch , with two pockets, and a large collar squared at the bottom. Length 21 1/2 - 23 ins. You will need: 17, 18, 18, 19, 19, 20, 20 x balls of yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for Mosaic Roll Neck, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a two colour mosaic pattern on the body with rib collar and edgings. Length 19 3/4 - 21 1/4 ins. You will also need a circular needle size 4mm.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a roll neck raglan jumper with a knot stitch border in two contrast colours. It was originally published in knitting magazine. Length 23 1/4- 24 1/5 ins.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for Zig Zag Jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple jumper to make, with tow colours using intarsia to change the colours. It is an easy to wear casual shape.
Knitting: Pin Cushion
A fun doughnut shaped pin cushion in dk wool. It is a really simple shape, a rectangle made into a tube and gathered. Beads are sewn on to the top. This would be a good project for beginners. Measures 10 cm wide x 5 cm deep.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
A fun doorstop in cotton dk used double. The sides are striped, and the door is knitted in intarsia. the roof is shaped to size. Anyone new to intarsia will be able to do this simple project. Inside, a cardboard version of the doorstop is filled with pearl barley. Measurements 15 cm wide x 20 cm deep. Part of a range of knits for the home inspi...
Knitting: Containers
A striped container in cotton dk used double. The base is made by increasing, and the top is finished with a left to roll edge. Measures 15 cm wide x 10 cm deep. Part of a group of knits for the home inspired by the seaside.
Knitting: Containers
This can be used either as a washbag or a toy bag for small toys. It has a starfish intarsia motif on the front, stripes on the back and is finished with garter stitch with a plaited tie. Measures 22 cm wide x 25 cm deep.
Knitting: Placemat
Horizon Placemat and Coaster, part of a group of home knits inspired by the seaside. The placemat measures 38 cm wide x 32 cm deep, and is done in stocking stitch with intarsia sun, and embroidery around the sun. The edging is garter stitch. This is a simple project to make and a good introduction to intarsia.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
A fairisle tea cosy with fish motifs at the front and stripes at the back. The bottom and top are garter stitch, with a plaited tie to fasten. Measures 23 cm wide x 17 cm to tie. An easy fairisle for anyone who has just learned the technique.The eyes are embroidered. Part of a group of seaside inspired knits for the home.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a diamond edge kimono, originally published in Knitting Magazine. It is a simple shape, with an intarsia diamond motif on the edging, and a bobble between the motifs. Length 49-52 cm/ 19 1/4-20 1/2 ins.
Knitting: Containers
A really simple to knit project suitable for beginners. It is knitted in one piece and folded, with a zip and lining to finish. Measures 15 cm wide x 12 cm deep. You will need a piece of lining fabric and a 15 cm zip. Part of a range of knits for the home inspired by the seaside.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a fine mohair top originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a simple drop stitch and small flowers around the neck band. Length 50-57 cm/ 19 3/4 -22 1/2 ins.
Knitting: Tee
This is a pattern for a beaded edge tunic, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple tunic shape, with beads sewn onto the borders. Length 64-67.5 cm/ 25 1/4-26 1/2 ins. You will need 9-13 x 50 gm balls main, 2 x balls contrast colour.
Knitting: Tee
The tee is knitted in stocking stitch throughout. Picot edgings are knitted separately and sewn unto the assembled piece.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a zig zag cardigan. The pattern is in fairisle and stripes. Length 54-57.5 cm. You will need 6-8 x balls main, 3-5 x balls contrast colours. 3.25mm circular needle 100cm.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a cropped lace edged cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a cropped shape, with a lace motif on the hem and cuffs. Length 39-42.5 cm/ 15 1/4 - 16 3/4 ins. You will need 5-7 x balls yarn.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
This is a pattern for lacy socks, originally published in Knitting magazine. They fit approx 5-7 shoe size, and can be altered to fit any size, and the depth can also be altered. Lacy stitch with stocking stitch sole, rib top.
Knitting: Decorative - Other
This is a pattern for a striped door stop, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is made in moss stitch, in four triangular pieces and a square base. The inner is cardboard filled with pearl barley. The yarn is used double. You will need 2 x balls of the main colour and 1 x ball of the contrast colours. It measures 14 cm wide x 18 cm ta...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This is a pattern for striped fingerless gloves, originally published in Knitting magazine. There is a thumb and no fingers. They are knitted in the round either on circular needles or double pointed needles.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for an eyelet lace jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a simple eyelet lace pattern. They yarn is an interesting tape yarn, but the design would work just as well in a solid yarn. Length 54-61 cm/ 21 1/4 - 24 ins. You will need 10-15 x 50 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a very simple pattern for a hat, on two needles with one seam. It is made in stocking stitch with a two by two rib border, shaped at the top by decreasing, and finished with a pompom. The yarn is a soft wool/alpaca mix. It would be an easy project for beginners. This is part of the Warm Up book, ten knitted home and accessories projects...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This is a very easy pattern for Textured Wristwarmers. The stitch s a simple knit and purl forming a diamond grid pattern, with garter stitch at the top and bottom. The shape is a rectangle folded over and seamed around the thumb, so there is no shaping to do. This would be fine for beginners. The pattern is part of a book Warm Up, ten knitted ...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This is a pattern for Lace Wristwarmers. The pattern is a simple lace stitch and there is no shaping to do. It is a rectangle folded over, seamed around the thumb to make this is quick and easy project to make as soon as you ve mastered knitting lace. This is part of the Warm Up book of ten knitted home and accessories projects for autumn winte...
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
This is a really simple stitch using knit and purl to form textured squares, with a plain back. The top is garter stitch, with eyelets to thread a tie through, and the top is finished with a picot edge. A good project for beginners. The tie is a ribbon to add some colour. This is part of the Warm Up book, ten knitted home and accessories projec...
Knitting: Scarf
This is a really simple scarf, easy enough for beginners. It is a short scarf, 70 cm long which overlaps under the neck. It is all done in stocking stitch, and the frill edge and flower are made with decreasing. It could be made in one colour for a different look. The flower is attached to a brooch pin to secure the scarf. This pattern is part ...
Knitting: Scarf
This is a pretty short scarf in a bellflower lace pattern and lace border. The scarf is 70 cm long and overlaps below the neck fastened with a loop.The stitch has a lovely sense of movement, and the yarn is a soft aran in a pale silver colour. The pattern is part of a book called Warm Up, made up of ten home and accessories projects for autumn ...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lace Collared Jacket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with a lace collar, and tie belt.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a striped tea cosy with pompoms, originally published in Knitting Magazine. It is an easy project for a beginner, the shaping is done by simple decreases.
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
This is a pattern for the Patches Hot Water Bottle Cover, part of the Make at Home range of patterns and kits. This is made using a very simple intarsia at the front, plain stocking stitch at the back and garter stitch at the top. It is secured with eyelets and a plaited tie. The yarn is Aran pure wool and wool/alpaca mix. This is a very easy p...
Knitting: Poncho
This is a pattern for a blanket poncho, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a checked pattern in intarsia, and fringing on the bottom edges. The flower pin holding it together is shown as a way of fastening it. You will need 13 x balls main, 3 x balls first contrast, 2 x balls second. Also 4mm and 4.5mm circular needles 100 cm long.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a long cardigan, originally published in Knitting Magazine 138 in February 2015. It has a yoke detail on the back and front, and is an easy project to make. There are no fastenings.Length 109-115cm/ 43-45 1/4 ins. You will need 15-21 x 50 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Dress
This is a pattern for a cable dress, originally published in Knitting magazine. The yarn has now been discontinued. Any dk yarn knitting to the same tension can be used. Length 80-87 cm/ 31 1/2- 34 1/4 ins.
Knitting: Scarf
This is a pattern for a long cable scarf, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has an up and down version of a cable, and is 20 cm wide x 200 cm long.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a horseshoe lace jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a delicate lace pattern and the fine yarn is knitted on 4mm needles for a looser look. Length 55-61 cm. You will need 5, 6, 6, 7 x 25 balls yarn.
Knitting: Sachet
This is a pattern for three knitted lavender bags. The yarn is a wool dk. The first is a moss stitch on the back and front, the second a check stitch pattern on the front and stocking stitch on the back, and the third stocking stitch with simple embroidery on the front. They are made in two pieces. They are filled with a fabric sachet inside co...
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a pattern for a chunky jacket with a simple check intarsia in two colours. It was originally published in Knitting magazine. The yarn knits up quickly and makes a warm easy to wear garment.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
This is a pattern for a cable gilet/cape, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is made with a chunky yarn in an easy to wear shape to add a layer for autumn/winter. Length 70-74 cm/ 27 1/2- 29 ins.The yarn is now discontinued; any yarn knitting to the tension can be used.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a chunky rib jumper, originally published in Knitting. It is a simple project, with a loose shape, large roll neck. the yarn has now been discontinued, any yarn knitting to the tension can be used. Length 55-59 cm/ 21 3/4 - 25 ins. You will need 11-15 x 50 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a chevron belted jacket, originally published in Knitting magazine.The pattern is worked in intarsia, with a rib edge. Length 63-70 cm / 24 3/4- 27 1/2 ins. You will need 10-14 x 50 gm balls main, 3-7 x balls contrast colours.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for Circles Intarsia, first designed for Knitting magazine. It has slightly out of shape circles giving the impression of being squashed together, in lovely rich colours on a stone base.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Cropped Diamond Lace Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a cropped shape with a diamond lace stitch on the main body, and a single vertical line of the same pattern on the sleeves, the rest in stocking stitch. The edges are in rib in a contrasting colour. The sleeves are 3/4 length with turned back...
Knitting: Poncho
This is a pattern for a roll neck poncho, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is knitted in sections in double moss stitch with a rib roll neck and edges, with contrasting colour pockets. the yarn was sold on 400gm balls, you will only need a small amount for the pockets, you may only need to use a small amount of the second 400 gm ba...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a chevron stitch cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has an all over chevron pattern, with a twisted yarn tie belt, and garter stitch edging. Length 60-66 cm/ 23 1/2-26 1/2 ins. You will need: main: 4:5:5:6, contrast colours: 3:4:4:5 x 50 gm balls.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for the Flower Fairisle Tea Cosy, part of the Make at Home range of knitting and crochet projects for the home by Sian Brown. It has a fariisle pattern on the front and stripes on the back The top is garter stitch, the top is secured with a plaited tie.It is made in two parts.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a cushion cover pattern using aran weight pure wool. It is part of the Make at Home range by Sian Brown, projects for the home inspired by growing up in the 60 s and 70 s . The inspiration for this comes from jumpers popular in the 70 s, combined with folky sampler motifs.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for the Love Hearts Cushion Cover, part of the Make at Home range of projects for the home. Inspiration comes from growing up in the 60 s and 70 s , this one from love hearts sweets with a home project twist. It fits a 40 x 40 cm cushion pad, and has 5 x buttons on the back. the back is striped in stocking stitch.The hearts ar...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for Stars Jumper, originally published in Knit Today. It is a simple casual shape with different sized intarsia stars. The yarn has now been discontinued, any yarn knitting to the standard dk tension can be used.Length 21 3/4- 24 3/4 ins.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a cable jumper with striped rib, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a simple twist cable and striped rib borders. You will need 7-11 x balls main, 1-2 x balls contrast colours.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for Sprig and Eyelet Cardigan, first designed for Knitting magazine as Eyelet Sprig. It has a lacy eyelet border, and the motifs are added using Swiss darning embroidery. To fit sizes 32-46 in chest, length 50-57 cm (19 3/4-22 1/2 ins).
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a fine mohair top, originally published in Knit Today. It is a very simple shape, knitted on 4mm needles for a loose knit.Length 46-53 cm/ 18-20 3/4 ins. You will need 3-5 x 25 gm balls of yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a lace jumper designed originally for Knitting magazine. The main part is a diamond shaped repeat lace pattern and the edges are in a lace edge stitch in contrasting yarn. The sizes are in multi sizes to fit 32-46 in chest. Length is from 55-62 cm (21 3/4 - 23 1/4 ins).
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a tea cosy in simple two row stocking stitch stripes. The top and bottom are garter stitch, with a picot edge cast off. Flowers are attached to the ends of the tie.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a cushion cover part of the Make at Home range of knit and crochet projects for the home by Sian Brown. It is made for a 40 cm x 40 cm cushion pad, in aran wool, with 5 x buttons. The back is stripes in stocking stitch, the front has a fairisle border and an intarsia main motif. There are bobbles as part of the main motif,...
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
This is a pattern for a hot water bottle cover, in a simple stripe with a plain back. The stripes are subtle colours, with knitted flowers on a tie. The top is garter stitch, edged with a picot edge cast off. This would be good for a beginner.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a stranded colourwork heart motif tea cosy. Part of the Make at Home range by Sian Brown (was Domestic Bliss). The back of the cosy is striped without the stranded colourwork. It is the same pattern as the hearts stranded colourwork water bottle cover.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This is a pattern for cable fingerless gloves, originally designed for knitting magazine. They are 30 cm long, in a tweedy aran yarn with a cable running along the back. There are no fingers to shape just the thumb.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a cable sweater, originally published in Knit Today. It has different cables in an all over design, rib edges. Length
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
This is a pattern for a Hearts Fairisle hot water bottle cover, part of the Make at Home range. It co ordinates with the Heaerts Fairisle Tea Cosy. It is knitted in fairisle at the front, and the back is striped without the fairisle. It fits a 2 ltr hot water bottle.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Graphic Jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine. I don t have the publication date but it will be the months following Dec 2013. It has an intarsia design on the front and sleeves, and a plain back, with rib edges. Length: 70-74 cm. You will need:
Knitting: Scarf, Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
This is a pattern for a Winter Accessories Set, originally published in Knit Today. It comprises of a scarf, a hat and fingerless gloves. They all have a lace pattern, all over for the scarf, a border on the hat and one motif on the gloves. You will need 4 x balls yarn for the scarf, and 1 x ball each for the hat and gloves.
Knitting: Cape
This is a pattern for Fairisle Border Cape, first published in Knitting Magazine. It is a loose fitting easy to wear garment in a tweedy aran yarn. Length 50-56 cm (19 3/4 - 22 ins).
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a pattern for the Navajo Jacket, originally designed for Knitting magazine. It is a chunky knit with an intarsia motif.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for Scandi Fairisle Jumper, originally published in Knit Today. It is in stocking stitch with a fairisle yoke, rib edges, and beads and sequins decorating the fairisle. Length: 53 -59 cm. You will need: 9(9:10:10:11:11;12) 50g balls main, 1 x ball each contrast colours. 3mm, 3.25mm circular needle, beads, sequins.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for Ice Creams Cushion Cover. It fits a 40 x 40 cm cushion pad. You will need 5 x medium buttons. The motifs are done using intarsia, the back is stocking stitch stripes with a moss stitch button band.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for Lollies cushion cover. It fits a 40 cm x 40 cm cushion pad. You will need 5 x medium buttons. The motifs are done as intarsia, the back is stocking stitch stripes with a moss stitch button band.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for Doughnuts Cushion Cover.
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
This is a pattern for a hot water bottle cover to fit an average sized hot water bottle. It is part of the Domestic Bliss Range of knit and crochet projects for the home by Sian Brown, Nostalgia Group.
Crochet: Hot Water Bottle
This is a pattern for a hot water bottle cover mixing crochet and knitting one for each side. This is part of the Domestic Bliss Range of knit and crochet projects for the home by Sian Brown. This is part of the Nostalgia Group
Crochet: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a tea cosy pattern forming part of the Domestic Bliss Range by Sian Brown of knits and crochet projects for the home. Part of the Nostalgia Group.
Crochet: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a tea cosy, part of the Nostalgia Group in the Domestic Bliss Range by Sian Brown. The stitch is the one used for granny squares. The tie has a crochet flower at each end. The yarn used is Drops Alaska and Nepal, but can be sustituted for any aran weight yarn worked to the same tension. This will fit an average sized teapot.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This pattern is for the Cutlery Cushion Cover. It fits a 40 cm x 40 cm cushion pad.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a cushion cover part of the Kitchen Group of the Domestic Bliss range of home knits by Sian Brown.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
A cushion cover to fit a 40 cm x 40 cm cushion pad, with a retro coffee pot motif on the front, and stripes on the back. 5 x medium buttons are needed.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lacy Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Plaid Jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine, It has a pattern on the front and back, plain sleeves and ribbed edges. The pattern is a mix of intarsia and fairisle.Length 21 1/2-25 1/4 ins. Yarn: main; 7-13 x 50 gm balls. Con 1: 3-5 x balls. Con 2: 1-2 x balls.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a checked jacket, originally published in Knitting Magazine. It has a check intarsia pattern, a shawl collar and buttons, with a rib edge. You will also need a circular needle size 5.5mm, and 6mm. Yarn: main 8-11 x balls Freya, contrast 1 x ball Freya, 1 x ball Hayfield Baby Chunky. Length 75-81 cm.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Simple Raglan Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with rib edges, raglan sleeves and a shallow neck drop, and 3/4 length sleeves. Length: 21 1/4 - 23 3/4 ins. You will need: 7(7:8:8:9:9:10) 50g balls of yarn and 9 buttons. Titled Mad Men Cardigan in magazine.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Two Tone Jumper, originally published in Knitting. It is in stocking stitch with rib borders, an intarsia motif on the sleeves and small bobbles on the motif and ribs.
Knitting: Scarf, Electronics Cozy
This is a pattern for a chunky scarf and laptop cover first published in Knit Today as an off to uni feature. the scarf is 20cm wide x 24 cm long, and the laptop cover 35 cm wide x 27 cm deep. They are both in wide stocking stitch stripes and are quick to knit. You will need a 35 cm zip for the laptop cover.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This is a pattern for a Flowers Sleeveless Top, originally published in Knitting magazine, a few months following My 2013. It is a simple shape with ribbed edges, a tie at the hem, with a flower motif repeated on the main part. This is done in intarsia with swiss darning for the centre stitch. Actual bust: 34 1/4 - 50 3/4, length: 23 1/4 - 26 i...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lace Blouson Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. I don t have the issue number but it will be in a few months following May 2013. It is in a flower lace stitch with a smaller scale lace pattern on the borders and collar, in a tee shape with no sleeve seams. It has a tie at the waist, and 7 buttons. Actua...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Rib Round Neck Jumper, originally published in Lets Knit. It has a simple rib stitch, with garter stitch edges. A beginner would be fine with this. Actual bust: 37 3/4 - 53 1/2 ins. Length: 19 3/4 - 22 3/4 ins. You will need: 7(8:10:11:13) 50g balls yarn. The yarn has now been discontinued. Any yarn knitting to the tensi...
Knitting: Vest
This is a pattern for a Chevron Lace Vest, originally published in Simply Knitting. It has a chevron lace all over pattern with garter stitch edges. the cast on edge is shaped as the chevron stitch starts. You will need: 8 (8:9:9:10:10:11:11:12:12) x 50 gm skeins.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for Flickering Flower Jumper, originally published in The Knitter. It has an all over lace pattern with garter stitch edges. Actual bust : 96-140 cm, length 55-61cm. You will need: 8 (9:11:12) x 50g balls yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Block Texture Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine 115 as Retro Cardigan.
Knitting: Cape
This is a pattern for a Cape Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It combines the look of a cape with the sleeves and side seams of a cardigan. It is knitted in a double moss stitch with rib borders. You will need 8-12 x 50 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Funnel Neck Top, originally published in Knitting Magazine. It is a simple shape with a loose funnel neck, in a fine mohair mix. You will need:5(5:5:6:6:6) x 25g balls yarn. Length: 49-54 cm.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Rib Lace Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It is a simple lace rib stitch, with a shawl collar, garter stitch edges. The yarn has now been discontinued but any yarn knitting to the tension can be used. The Baby version of the yarn is a good alternative. Actual chest: 37 3/4 - 50 ins. Length: 25 3/4 - 28 ins. ...
Knitting: Tee
This is a pattern for tie Neck Top, originally designed for Lets Knit. It is in stocking stitch with a contrasting garter stitch edging and tie at the neck. To fit sizes 32 -46 in chest in multi sizes. Length 50-58 cm (19 3/4 - 22 3/4 ins).
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Button Detail Tunic, originally published in Knitting magazine. I don t have the issue date but it will be in the months following Dec 2012. It is a slim fitting tunic in stocking stitch with garter stitch edges, cap sleeves and buttons on one of the sides. Actual bust: 35 -54 ins. Length:25 1/4 - 28 3/4 ins. You will ne...
Knitting: Containers, Washcloth / Dishcloth, Bath Mitt
This is a pattern for a Bathroom Set, originally published in Knit Today. There are 6 projects: a washbag in moss stitch with a fairisle patch, wash mitts in stripes and an intarsia star motif, a bath toy tidy in an open lace stitch, moss stitch container, wash cloths and a fish decoration. You will need 7 x balls aran, 4 x balls dk. Some of th...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Curved Edge Jacket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a cable pattern, rib edges and is curved at the bottom front edge. You will also need a cable needle, 4.5mm and 5mm circular needles, a button.13 (14:15:16) 50g balls yarn.
Knitting: Scarf
This is a pattern for a fairisle border scarf, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with a deep fairisle border on each end, and fringing.You will need 4 x balls main 1 x ball each contrast colours.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Fairisle Yoke Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Aran and Rib Jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a broken rib pattern on the back and sleeves, and broken rib and cable panel on the front.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Cable and eyelet Sweater, originally published in Knit Today. It has two different cables, and an eyelet pattern repeated. Length 50-56 cm. You will need: 10 (12:13:14) 50g balls yarn and a cable needle.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Aran and Rib Jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a broken rib pattern on the back and sleeves, and broken rib and cable panel on the front.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Sloppy Jo Tunic, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple shape in stocking stitch stripes, using the reverse side as the right side. Length 79-85 cm. You will need: 4 (4:5:5:5:6:6) 50g balls each of the three colours (Heather, Pale Lilac, Lilac used in sample). Also circular needles 3mm, 3.25 mm.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a pattern for a Big Jacket, originally published in Knitting magazine. The yarn has now been discontinued. Any yarn knitting to the tension 9/12 can be used. Rico Creative Twist Super Chunky knits to the tension on the same needle size. This is a very simple garment fine for beginners. It has two pockets. Length 70-76 cm.
Knitting: Hot Water Bottle
This is a pattern for Motif Hot Water Bottle Covers, originally published in Knit Today. One has a heart intarsia motif and fairisle borders, and the other has a snowflake intarsia motif and the same fairisle borders. The heart motif one is finished with a garter stitch border and picot edge, the snowflake one has a rib top border. Both have ey...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a rib and cable jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a broken rib stitch with a cable at the centre of the front, back and sleeves. You will need: 10, 11, 12, 13 x 50 gm balls yarn. Length 50-56 cm.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for Fairisle Border Top, originally designed for Knitting magazine. It fits sizes 32-50 in chest in multi sizes. Length 60-69 cm (23 1/2 - 27 1/4 ins).
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for Hearts and Fish Baby Bags, originally published in Knit Today. They are knitting in stocking stitch and fairisle, with moss stitch top border and handles. You will need 3 x balls main colour, and 1 x ball each of the contrast colours.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Chain Rib Edge Jumper, originally published in The Knitter. It is in stocking stitch with a chain rib edge at the hem and neck, and simple rib at the cuffs. The yarn is no longer available. Any yarn knitting to the tension can be used. Actual bust : 34 -49 1/2 ins. Length: 19 1/4 - 22 ins. You will need 4-5 x 150 gm hank...
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a pattern for a long houndstooth check jacket, ,originally published in Knitting magazine. It has as all over fairisle check pattern, 8 buttons. Length 90-93 cm. You will need 11-16 x 50 gm balls each colour.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Moss twist Cable Jumper, originally published in Knit Today. It has two different cables, and rib edges. Length 68, 70, 72 cm. You will need: 19 (21:23) 50g balls yarn and a cable needle.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Rib Yoke Jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine as Raspberry. It is a simple garment, fine for beginners. It is in stocking stitch with a rib yoke and top of sleeve, rib edges and garter stitch detail above the hem and cuffs. It is based on a traditional guernsey design. Actual bust: 38 1/2 -51 1/2 ins. Length...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Striped Jacket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is knitted sideways so that the stripes can be done in rows, with pockets, textured welts. Length: 60-63 cm, actual bust: 100-130 cm. You will need: 7 (8:8:9) x 50 gm balls main, 5 (6:6:7) x 50 gm balls contrast.
Knitting: Tee
This is a pattern for a Candy Stripe Top, originally published in Knitting magazine 112. It is in stocking stitch stripes with short sleeves, v neck and rib edges. It is knitted from side to side starting at the sleeves, with no sleeve seams.
Knitting: Tee
This is a pattern for a Roll Sleeve Top, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple tee shape with no sleeve seams in stocking stitch with rib edges. Actual bust: 37 -5 ins. Length: 23 3/4 - 26 1/2 ins.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for toddler motif jumpers, originally published in Knit Today. The front has an intarisa motif, the back is plain and there are stripes on the sleeves and border. The shoulder has buttons.
Knitting: Messenger Bag
This is a pattern for a Trellis and Beads Bag, originally published in Knit Today. It is in a two colour trellis stitch with pull up stitches to create the effect, and a garter stitch top border and strap. It has beads on the bottom seam, and a button to fasten. You will need 4 x balls main and 1 x ball contrast. Yarn is used double. The yarn h...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for Sports Luxe Sweater, originally published in Knitting magazine with a sporty luxury theme. It isa simple garment in stocking stitch with rib edges, raglan sleeves, in two colours. Actual bust: 35 -54 ins, length: 21 1/4 - 24 1/4 ins. You will need: 4(4:5:5:5:6:6:6:7:7) 50g balls of main, 6(6:6:7:7:7:8:8:8:9) 50g balls of c...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a cuddle jacket, originally published in Knit Today. It is a simple hooded jacket with one button, for either girls or boys. The yarn has now been discontinued and can be replaced with any yarn knitting to a standard aran tension of 18/24.
Knitting: Dress
This is a pattern for Rose Tunic, first published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple shape, with an intarsia rose motif, and contrast edging.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Boxy Twist Stitch Jumper, originally published in Knitting Magazine. It is a simple shape with a wide neck, 3.4 sleeves, mock pockets in a twist stitch. Actual bust: 37 3/4 - 55 3/4 ins, length:
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a pattern for a Fitted Jacket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with a rib collar, shaped at the front hem, with mock pocket tops in a contrast colour. Actual bust: 35 -47 ins.Length: 17 3/4 - 20 ins. You will need: 7(7:8:8:9:9:10) x 50g hanks yarn main, 1 hank contrast (small amount). the yarn has now...
Crochet: Pullover
“A lightweight top trimmed with lace that’s simply perfect for late Spring and early Summer.”
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This is a cot blanket with a sailboat motif and stripes in nautical colours. The sailboats are done in intarsia, the rest in stocking stitch. It has a contrast edging. Measurements 64 cm wide x 74 cm deep.Part of a group of knits inspired by the seaside.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Slip Stitch Jumper, originally published in Knitting called Strawberries and Cream. It has a simple slip stitch texture in two colours, with rib edges and short sleeves.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
This is a pattern for a Textured Gilet, originally published in Knitting magazine.I don t have an issue number but it will be in the issues following Jan 2012. It is in a textured stitch with a cable edging. Length: 60-64 cm. You will also need a cable needle. Yarn: 5 (6:6) x 100g hanks.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for Three in One Tea Cosies, originally published in Knit Today. It is the same basic pattern for all three, a rib with shaping at the top. One is striped with a ribbon bow, one is plain with a pom pom and one is plain with added flowers and leaves. You will need 2 x 50 gm balls for the pompom, 1 x ball each colour for the str...
Knitting: Blocks
This is a pattern for Alphabet Blocks, originally published in Knit Today in a baby supplement. They are made in one piece, by casting on extra stitches for some of the squares, then sewn up and placed around a foam block. You will need three 10 cm square foam blocks. Any letters can be done on the blocks.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
This is a pattern for Baby Socks, originally published in Knit Today in a supplement with issue 70. They are in stocking stitch with a shell detail top, eyelets and ribbon.
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a Chick Tea Cosy, originally published in The Knitter. It has an intarsia motif, with embroidery. The top has a flower, and the edges are in garter stitch. You will need 2 x balls main, 1 x ball each contrast colours. The yarn is used double for the main pieces.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a pattern for a flower lace shawl, originally published in Knit Today. It has a flower and stem lace pattern. The yarn has now been discontinued, any dk yarn can be used. For this yarn 12 x balls used colour Bib.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a pattern for a Garter Stitch Hat and Booties. They are in simple garter stitch with stocking stitch edges, and buttons to decorate. You will need 1 x ball yarn for the hat and 1 x ball for the botties, and 4 buttons.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a pattern for a Garter Stitch Hat and Mittens, originally published in Knit Today with issue 70. The hat is a simple shape with stocking stitch edge and garter stitch main, decorated with a ribbon. The mittens are simple in garter stitch with a stocking stitch border, with eyelets and a ribbon to fasten. You will need: 1 x ball of yarn ...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Matinee Jacket and Hairband, originally published in Knit Today in a leaflet with issue 70. It is in stocking stitch with a shell edge border, raglan sleeves and ribbon tie. You will also need a 3.25 and 4mm circular needle, and 2 metres narrow ribbon. Yarn for the jacket: 3(4:4:5) 50g balls. For the hairband (Rico Essen...
Knitting: Onesies
This is a pattern for a teddy all in one for a baby, originally published in Knit Today in a baby knits supplement. It has buttons down the front, a hood with teddy ears cream at the front and main colour at the back.
Knitting: Dress
This is a pattern for a Yoke Detail Pinafore, originally published in Knit Today. It has a stocking stitch lower part, with a cable twist stitch on the yoke, straps and buttons. Chest: 47, 52, 57cm. Length: 35, 39, 43 cm. You will need 3, 3, 4 x 50 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Vest
This is a pattern for baby tank tops, originally published in Knit Today. It is a simple pattern, with a picot edge to finish the girl s version.
Knitting: Animal Toy, Baby Blanket
This is a buggy blanket and teddy cot toy, originally designed for Knit Today. The yarn is a soft dk, and the teddy can be made using the yarn amounts needed for the blanket. The blanket is done in garter stitch and stocking stitch, the teddy in garter stitch. Finished measurement for the blanket 60 x 70 cm, 15 cm tall for the teddy.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Cherry Motif Cardigan, origianally published in Knitting magazine in a retro 50 s issue. It has short sleeves, a collar with a beaded cherry motif sewn onto each side. Actual bust: 35 3/4 -53 3/4 ins, length: 19-22 1/2 ins. You will need: 6(6:7:7:7:8:8:8:9:9) 25gm balls of yarn. Also a 3mm circular needle and one button.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
This is a pattern for Fantail Crochet Gloves, originally published in Inside Crochet. They are in a fantail lace stitch with a thumb and straight across the top. there is a tie and eyelets at the wrist. 25 gm ball yarn.
Knitting: Scarf
This is a pattern for a Horseshoe Lace Scarf, originally published in Knit Today. It is a horseshoe lace and eyelet pattern, with tassels a the ends. It takes one 25 gm ball of yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Knot Stitch Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine in a retro issue. It is a simple shape with cap sleeves, a collar an a button front. It is in a simple knot stitch with rib edges. Actual bust: 34 -51 1/2 ins. Length: 21 1/4 -24 ins. You will need: 8(8:9:9:10:10:11:11) 50g balls of yarn and 9 buttons.
Knitting: Scarf
This is a pattern for a chunky cable scarf and bag, originally published in Knit Today. It has a noughts and crosses cable in a chunky yarn which knits up quickly. The yarn has now been discontinued, any chunky yarn knitting to the tension can be used. Scarf: 20 cm wide x 150 cm long, 8 x balls of yarn. Bag: 23 cm wide x 27 cm long, 5 x balls o...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This is a pattern for Lace Detail Bedsocks, originally published in Knit Now issue 4. They are knitted flat with a seam at the back, and are in stocking stitch with a lace detail at the centre front, 2 x 2 rib edges. the top is finished with eyelets and a tie. You will need 2 x 50 gm balls yarn for all sizes.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a moss stitch cushion cover with appliqued flowers and leaves. It was originally designed for Knit Today. It uses Rowan Kid Classic, in cream pink and green, and it has a textured look with the addition of the appliqued flower. The back is in moss stitch. It fits a 40 x 40 cm cushion pad, and needs 5 medium sized buttons.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a throw and cushion cover with a snowflake and cable fabric texture, originally designed for Knit Today. Finished measurements 92 cm x 133 cm for the throw and 40 x 40 cm for the cushion cover. The pattern is a mix of intarsia and textured squares, with a garter stitch border on the throw.The back of the cushion cover is s...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a V Neck Rib Edge Jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple fitted shape, in stocking stitch with a wide v neck, deep rib hem and rib edges. The front and back are each knitted in one piece with no sleeve seams.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Winter lace wrap in a falling leaves pattern, using space dyed yarn. Finished size 40 cm wide x 175 cm long.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Drawstring Waist Kimono. originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple shape in double moss stitch with wide sleeves, no sleeve seams, and rib edges. It has an I cord to tie at the waist. Actual elbow to elbow: 27 1/4 -35 ins. Length: 21 3/4 - 23 1/4 ins. You will need: 10(11:12:13:14) 50g balls of yarn, circ...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Wide Neck Tunic, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with rib edges, a wide neck and full sleeves at the cuffs. Length: 29 -32 3/4 ins. You will also need 3.25 and 4mm circular needles. 11(12:13:13:14:15:16:16:17:18) 25g balls yarn.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a Geometric Blanket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is made in three vertical stripes, knitted in intarsia with a moss stitch edge. You will also need a 5mm circular needle. Yarn: 14 x balls main, 8, 2, 1, 1 x balls contrast colours.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Moss Edge Kimono, originally published in Knitting Magazine. It is a simple loose shape with kimono style sleeves, stocking stitch with moss edges. You will need:
Knitting: Pullover
This is a simple tee shape with a rib roll neck and rib edges, with an all over stranded design.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Sliver Jacket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is knitted in stocking stitch with a rib rever collar, in both yarns together. Length 50-56 cm. You will need 7-10 x balls main yarn, and 8-13 x balls second yarn (metallic thread). Circular needle size 3.25mm, one button.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Cable Edge Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple shape with no fastening, in stocking stitch with a cable detail on the edges. You will also need a cable needle 5mm.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a hooded top, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is knitted in a moss stitch, and has a hood and a pocket at the front. You will need 16 (17:18:19:20:21) x 50 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a honeycomb edge draped cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It is a simple flattering shape with a textured honeycomb edging on the front bands and cuffs. The main part back and fronts are knitted in one piece with openings for the sleeves, and the sleeves knitted separately. You will also need a 4mm circular nee...
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This is a pattern for a Little Ducks Baby Blanket, originally published in Knit Today. It is made in one piece in intarsia squares and motifs, with the side borders worked with picking up and knitting the moss stitch. The original version has the ducks going along the deepest side, and I ve added a new version with the ducks going across the sh...
Knitting: Vest
This is a pattern for a Moss Stitch Waistcoat, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple shape with a small shawl collar in moss stitch with garter stitch borders. Actual bust: 33-48 ins. Length:
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a Cherries Picnic Blanket, originally published in Knit Today. It is made up of squares, striped and intarsia cherries and cupcakes. These are then sewn together and a striped garter stitch edging is knitted. You will need: 7 x balls main, 2 x balls contrast 1 and 1 x ball each rest of the contrast colours.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for Roses Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with a rib edge, intarsia roses, raglan sleeves. Actual bust: 34-48 ins, length: 21 1/4 - 24 ins. You will need:
Knitting: Placemat
This is a pattern for a Basket Stitch Placemat and Coaster, originally published in Knit Today. The main pattern is a simple basket stitch , fine for beginners. There is a contrast garter stitch border. The yarn has now been discontinued. Any yarn knitting to the DK tension can be used. You will need 2 x balls main and 2 x ball contrast to make...
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for a Basket Stitch Shopper, originally published in Knit Today. It is in a simple knit and purl basket pattern fine for beginners, with garter stitch top border and handles. It is knitted in one piece, using the yarn doubled. The bag can be lined for extra durability. You will need 5 x balls of yarn.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This is a pattern for a Camisole Top, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a summer sleeveless top with lace panels going through the body and straps, and a picot edge on the neck. It has buttons and a ribbon which ties through eyelets. Actual bust: 35 -49 1/2 ins. Length: 19 1/4 -22 ins. You will need: 5(5:6:6:7:7:8:8) 50g balls of...
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a Check Tea Cosy, originally published in Knit Today. It has a vintage feel, in a simple checked fairisle pattern, shaped at the top, and a flower and leaves to decorate. There is a matching egg cosy. You will need: 2 x 50 gm balls main, 1 x ball each contrast yarn.
Knitting: Hanger Cover
This is a pattern for two coat hanger covers, originally published in Knit Today. The pink version is in stocking stitch with a lace border, the blue in stocking stitch with an intarsia star motif attached to the hanger. You will need 1 x ball yarn for each hanger, and 1 x ball yarn (small amount used) for the blue version. 70 cm narrow ribbon ...
Knitting: Lampshade
This is a pattern for a Lace Lampshade Cover, originally published in Knit Today. it has a simple lace pattern with a garter stitch edge, fine for beginners who can do simple lace stitches. It narrows at the top. Circumference at bottom: 38 cm, at top: 31 cm, depth: 14 cm. You will need 1 x 50 gm ball yarn. The yarn has now been discontinued. A...
Knitting: Sachet
This is a pattern for Lace Lavender bags, originally published in Knit Today. There are two lavender bags. One is a lace motif on stocking stitch with a plain back, with ribbon ties, the other is an all over lace stitch with eyelets, a picot edge and ribbon. The yarn has now been discontinued, any yarn knitting to the dk tension can be used. Yo...
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a Lace Panel Cafetiere Cosy, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with a lace panel on each side, and garter stitch edges. It fastens with a button. The photo shows the cosy the wrong way up. The arrow lace should be facing upwards, and the button at the top of the cosy.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lace Trim Shirt, originally published in Knitting Magazine It is a simple shape in stocking stitch with a lace panel trim on the fronts and sleeves. the sleeves are slightly bell shaped below the lace insert. Actual bust: 35 -45 1/2 ins, length: 23 1/2 -25 1/2 ins. you will need: 5(6:6:6:7:7) 100g balls of yarn, and 6 bu...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lace Edge Kimono,originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with a lace eyelet twist edging, knitted separately for the lower edges and knitted in on the front edges. Actual bust: 38 -52 ins. Length: 26 3/4 - 29 1/2 ins. You will need: 15(16:17:18:19:20:21:22) x 50 gm balls of yarn, and a pair of...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Lace Sleeved Tunic, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with a simple lace pattern on the sleeves, garter stitch edges. It is a loose shape with wide sleeves. You will need; 6 (6:6:6:7:7:7:8:8:9:9) 25g balls yarn.
Knitting: Bag - Other
A beach bag with a fish motif and stripes in cotton aran. Size 28 cm wide x 25 cm deep. The top is finished in moss stitch, with moss stitch handles. The rest is stocking stitch. Simple motif for intarsia. Part of a range of home knits inspired by the seaside.
Knitting: Gloves
This is a pattern for Keyhole Detail Gloves, originally published in Knitting magazine (as April Gloves). They are knitted on 4 double pointed needles, and have a keyhole detail with small buttons. You will need 2 x balls yarn and a small amount of the contrast colour. 3.25mm dpns. The yarn is now discontinued, any yarn knitting to the tension ...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Sailor Top, originally published in Knitting magazine. I don t have the issue number but it is early summer 2011. It is based on a 1920 s style top. It is in stocking stitch stripes with rib edges, a rib wide tie at the neck held in a loop. Actual bust: 37-52ins, length: 23 1/4 -26 ins. You will need: 8(8:9:9:10:10:11:11...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Side Knit Cable Jumper, originally published in Knit Today. It has a few different cables, and a large neck. It is knitted sideways. Actual sizes: 32-44 ins chest in double sizes. Length: 39 1/2 - 59 1/4 ins. You will need: 19(20:21:22) x 50 gm balls if yarn. The yarn has now been discontinued, any yarn knitting to this ...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Striped Breton Jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine in a French themed issue. It is a simple garment in stocking stitch and rib in stripes. Actual bust: 35-49 1/2 ins, length: 23 1/4-26 1/2 ins. You will need: 9(10:10:11:11:12:12:13) 50g balls of each colour. the navy used for this has been discontinued. Fre...
Knitting: Pullover
Actal measuremnts for sizes - 35: 37: 39.25: 41.25: 43.25 and 45.5 inches chest. Length: 25 1/4 - 27 1/4 ins.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Draped Lace Edge Cardigan, originally published in Lets Knit. I don t have the issue number but it will be in the months following March 2011. It is a simple shape in stocking stitch with a simple lace edge. It is knitted in one main piece form side to side, with cast off and on for the armholes and the sleeves knitted s...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Chunky Cable Roll Neck Jumper, originally published in Knit Today. It has a cable pattern at the centre with bobbles, and a simple twist cable repeated at the sides. The edges are rib and cable, the collar rib. Length: 65-71 cm. You will need:23 (25: 27:29 ) x 50 gm balls yarn, and a cable needle.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lace edge Draped Cardigan, originally published in Knitting Magazine. Length: 63-71 cm. You will need: 12 (12:13:13:14:14:15:15) 50g balls yarn, and circular needles in 3.75 and 4mm.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lace Wrap Cardigan, originally published in Yarn Forward. It is in a lace stitch with garter stitch edges, knitted flat on circular needles. The sleeves are knitted separately. The yarn has now been discontinued, any yarn knitting to the tension can be used.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Ribbon Tie Bed Jacket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a simple lace pattern, and the sleeves are shaped by casting on stitches. It is tied with a ribbon. Length: 50-57 cm. You will need: 4 (4:4:5:5:6:6:7) 50g balls yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Waterfall Cardigan, originally published in Lets Knit. I don t have the issue number but it will be in the months following Feb 2011. It is knitted in one piece for the main part plus sleeves, with casting off and on for the armholes. Actual bust: 32-46 ins. Length: 19 3/4 -24 3/4 ins. You will need: 5(6:6:7:7:8:8:9) 50g...
Crochet: Throw
This is a pattern for a Crochet Throw and Cushion Cover, originally published in Knit Today. They are made up of motifs with a popcorn bobble stitch in three colours. The photo was taken incorrectly showing the back of the throw, which has the textures as the cushion cover shows. You will need: Throw: 6 x balls each colour. Cushion cover: 3 x b...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for Diamond Lace Jumper, originally designed for Knit Today. It is in Rowan Big Wool a really chunky yarn, which makes the diamond motif really big in scale, and quick to knit. The sizes are to fit 32-46 ins chest in multi sizes. Length 54-61 cm (21 1/4-24 ins).
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a pattern for a Walking Jacket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple moss stitch garment with patch pockets and a rever collar. the yarn has now been discontinued, any yarn knitting to the tension can be used. 18sts x 32 rows over 10 cm x 10 cm moss st 5mm needles.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Draped Chevron Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It is a simple shape, the main piece is knitted in one piece sideways, with separate sleeves sewn in when complete. It is a flattering shape that anyone can wear. It has garter stitch edges. You will need: 16 (17:19:20:22) x 50 gm balls. Also a 3.75 and a 4mm c...
Knitting: Scarf
This is a pattern for a hooded cable scarf, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is made in two halves, with a cable pattern. It has a pompom on the top and fringes at the edges. You will need 9 x 50 gm balls yarn, and a cable needle 8mm.
Knitting: Cape
This is a pattern for a Lace Cloak, originally published in Knitting magazine for a theatre theme. I m not sure of the issue but it will be in the few months following Aug 2010. It is in a simple lace pattern with a hood. It is made in two pieces left and right, and has a velvet ribbon to fasten. Width around lower edge: 55, 61 1/4, 67 3/4 ins....
Knitting: Throw
This is Pattern for a Leaf and Berries Blanket, originally published in Knit Today. It is made up of individual squares, a mix of leaf intarsias and a cobnut pattern. The edging is done when it is sewn up, and the bobbles are knitted when it is done. Yarn: 5 x balls Fleck, 6 x balls Grouse, 2 x balls each Roasted Berry and Cedar. You will also ...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Nordic Sweater, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a fairisle yoke and border, ribbed roll neck. Length 60-66 cm. you will need: 9-10 x 100 gm hanks main, 1 x hank each contrast colours. Circular needles 4.5mm, 5mm.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for Rib Roll Neck Jumper, originally published in Knit Today. It is a simple shape with drop shoulders, in a rib stitch with a roll neck. You will need: 17(18:19) 100g balls yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Ribbon Tie Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It has a shawl collar, is in stocking stitch with garter stitch edges, and a ribbon and press stud fastening. Length 63-70 cm. You will need: 12 (13:14:15:16:17:18:19) x 50g balls yarn, ribbon and a press stud.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Shawl collar textured border cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It is mainly in stocking stitch with a textured border on the hem and cuffs, a shawl collar and one button. Actual bust: 34 -48 3/4 ins. Length: 21 1/4 - 24 ins. You will need: 8(9:9:10:10:11:12:12) 50g balls of yarn, a circular needle in sizes 4....
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Cable Hooded Jacket, originally published in Knit Today. It is in reverse stocking stitch with cable panels on the back front and sleeves, and a hood. The edges are in rib, with toggles to fasten. You will need: 12 (13:14:15) x 50 gm balls, 7 toggles, a cable needle and a stitch holder.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Denim Shirt, originally published in Knitting Magazine in the Barn Dance theme issue. It is in stocking stitch fitted at the waist, pointed at the front hem, with a collar and pocket flaps. It has a yoke and vertical line in garter stitch, and has contrast stitching in the style of jeans and denim jackets. Actual bust; 3...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a lace edge tunic, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with a lace border and neck edge. Length: 55-62 cm. you will need 8-12 x 50 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Simple Striped Jumper, originally published in Knit Today. It is a simple garment fine for beginners. The main part is in stocking stitch stripes, and the edgings are in rib and a left to roll stocking stitch edge. There are 3 buttons on the shoulder. You will need 2-3 x 50 gm balls main, 2 x balls contrast. The yarn is ...
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a textured throw, originally designed for Knitting Magazine called Apple Orchard Blanket. It has three different textured squares; stocking stitch, a textured check pattern and a bobble tree motif. The yarn used has now been discontinued, so any yarn knitting to the tension can be used. The throw is in Autumn colours cream...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for the Apple Orchard Jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple v neck shape with rib edges, and an all over fair isle pattern. Length: 50-56 cm. You will need: 7 (8:8:8:9:9:9) 50g balls main, 2 (2:2:3:3:3:3:3) balls contrast colours. I m not sure of the publication date but it will be the months follow...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Cable Roll Neck Tee, originally published in Lets Knit. It has two different cable patterns on the back and front, a rib collar and edges and is a simple tee shape. Actual bust:
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for Orchard Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a revere collar, moss stitch edges, and two textures in the pattern. The lower part is a simple knit with purl vertical lines, and the yoke is a knit and purl small scale chevron. You will need:
Knitting: Tee
This is a pattern for a Textured Yoke Top, originally published in Lets Knit. I don t have the issue number but it will be in the months following Oct 2010. It is a simple garment fine for beginners. the main part is in stocking stitch, and the yoke is a simple knit and purl texture. Actual bust: 33 -49 1/2 ins. Length: 19 3/4 -22 1/2 ins. You ...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Batwing Striped Jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine as Katy.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Felted Tweed Cardigan, originally published in Lets Knit. It is a cropped style in stocking stitch with a twisted texture border, one button. Length: 17 3/4 to 20 ins. You will need: 8-12 x 50 gm balls, circular 3.75 and 4mm needles, one large button.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for Nautical Striped Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It is in stocking stitch stripes with striped rib, contrast colour on neck edging. Actual bust: 35-49 1/2 ins. Length: 19 3/4 -22 1/2 ins. You will need: 8(8:9:9:10:10:11:11) 50g balls of main,3(3:3:4:4:4:5:5) balls of contrast colour and 1 ball of edging colou...
Knitting: Scarf
This is a pattern for a trellis lace scarf, originally published in Lets Knit.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
An pretty lace pattern using pure silk yarn, and a beaded fringe gives this wrap a luxurious feel, perfect for evenings or special occasions. Any yarn knitting to the same tension can be used, or a different tension for a different size for the finished wrap.Silky type yarns with a good drape work best.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This is a pattern for a man s Striped Yoke Tank Top, originally published in Knit Today. It is in stocking stitch with rib edges, striped yoke and cast on and off contrast colour. The yarn has now been discontinued. Any yarn knitting to the tension 22/30 can be used. As the pattern is knit to length, yarn with a slightly different row tension c...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Diamond and Stripe Cardigan, originally published in Yarn Forward. It is in a soft cotton, with intarsia diamonds and striped sleeves. Actual bust: 33 -55 1/2 ins. Length: 19 1/2 - 22 1/4 ins. You will need: 4(4:5:5:6:6:7:8) x 50g balls main, 2(2:2:2:3:3:3:3) balls each contrast colour. Also 5 x buttons and a 3.25mm circ...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Square Neck Stripe Top, originally published in Knit Today. It is a simple shape with short raglan sleeves, with stripes at the top, a square neck and rib edges. To fit bust: 32-46 ins. Actual bust: 35-49 1/2 ins. Length: 19 1/4 -22 ins.
Crochet: Cardigan
This is a pattern for Italian Squares Cardigan, originally published in Inside Crochet. It has Italian squares motifs on the lower part of the garment, and has stripes in treble crochet on the top and sleeves. It has a tie fastening. Actual bust: 35 1/4 - 49 1/4 ins. Length: 23 3/4 -26 ins. You will need: 2(3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) x 100g balls of mai...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Dash Stitch Top, originally published in Knit Today. It has an all over textured pattern in vertical dash stitch, a simple knit and purl stitch. the sleeves are knitted with the main body. It would be fine for a beginner. Actual bust: 35 -54 1/4 ins. Length: 19 1/4 -22 ins. You will need: 8(9:9:10:10:11:11:12) x 50 gm ba...
Knitting: Cardigan, Sleeveless Top
This is a pattern for a Fairisle Border Twinset, originally published in Knitting magazine. The top is a sleeveless top with rib edges, and a fairisle border. The cardigan has raglan sleeves, rib edges and a fairisle yoke and cuff. Length top: 50-56 cm, cardigan 50-56 cm. You will need for the cardigan: 8 (8:9:9:10:10:11) 50g balls main colour,...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lace Detail Shirt, originally published in Knitting magazine s WI issue. It is a fine kid mohair, with an all over lace pattern. You will also need 8 x buttons. Yarn: 4 (5:5:6:6:7:7:8) x 25g balls.
Knitting: Tee
This is a pattern for a Leaf Lace Top, originally published in Knit Today. It is in stocking stitch with a neck border in a leaf lace knitted separately. It has raglan sleeves. Actual bust: 37-52 ins. Length: 19 3/4-22 1/2 ins. You will need:6(6:7:7:8:8:9:9) x 50 gm balls of yarn. The yarn has now been discontinued. Any yarn knitting to the sta...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Twisted Rib Top, originally published in Knitting in a WI featured issue. It is in a twisted rib stitch, with a collar, contrast edging and a tie at the waist. Actual bust: 37-49 1/2 ins, length: 19 3/44 - 22 3/4 ins. You will need:9(10:12:13:14) 50g balls main and 1 x ball contrast. The yarn has now been discontinued. A...
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a cable throw and cushion cover, originally published in Knit Today. The throw is knitted in four panels, any number can be knitted as long as the edging is altered. The cushion cover is knitted in 2 pieces with the edges knitted by picking up stitches. You will need 33 x balls of yarn for the throw and 12 for the cushion ...
Crochet: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Crochet Flower Cardigan, originally published in Inside Crochet. It is a simple shape with short sleeves, a v neck with ties at the neck. It is in an open mesh stitch , with flower motifs in two sizes sewn on wen it is made up. Actual bust: 39 1/2 - 59 3/4 ins, length: 17 3/4 - 19 3/4 ins. You will need: main: 8(9:9:10:1...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Denim Style Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with moss stitch collar, edging and pocket flaps, and garter stitch vertical lines based on denim jackets. Actual bust: 36-48 ins. Length: 21 1/4 - 23 1/2 ins. You will need: 11(12:13:13:14:15:16) x 50g balls of yarn, and 10 metal b...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lace Detail Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with a simple lace detail across the yoke and sleeves. the sleeves are slightly puffed, and it has a collar and three buttons. Actual bust: 36-48 ins. Length: 23 1/4 - 25 1/2 ins. You will need: 8(9:10:11:12:13:14) x 50g balls of ya...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Pine Cone Lace Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It has an all over pine cone lace stitch with garter stitch edges and tie belt. The collar is knitted separately. You will need:
Knitting: Scarf
This is a pattern for an argyle accessories set, originally published in Knit Today. It would be fine for both men and women. There is a scarf, hat and fingerless gloves, in stocking stitch with argyle motifs. Photo Knit Today.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a pattern for a Duffle Coat, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with garter stitch edges, a hood, and toggles with tabs. There is a contrast edge. You will need 12-14 x 100 gm balls main, 1 x 50 gm ball contrast. Length 74-78 cm. 6 x toggles.
Knitting: Bag - Other
This is a pattern for Four Bags for Spring, originally published in Knit Today. The patterns are: Bud Stitch Bag in Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk Aran (now discontinued. Tension 18/24), Chunky Circular Bag in Rowan Cocoon, Chunky Rice Stitch Bag in Rowan Big Wool, and Fairisle Pattern Bag in Sublime Cashmerino Silk Aran (now discontinued: tension 18...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Knot Cable Jumper, originally published in Knit Today. It has an all over knotted cable pattern with left to roll edges. The yarn has now been discontinued, any yarn knitting to the dk tension 22/28 ccan be used. To fit bust: 32-42 ins in double sizes. Actual bust: 37-49 1/2 ins. Length: 19 3/4 - 22 3/4 ins. You will need:
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a pattern for Medallion Cable Jacket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a cable pattern, with a hood and short sleeves. Length 60-66 cm. You will need 8 (9:9:10) x 100g hanks yarn, a circular needle 4.5mm, a cable needle and 7 x toggles.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Retro Fair Isle Cardigan, hat and gloves, originally published in Knitting magazine. Yarn:12(12:13:13:14:15) x 50g balls main colour, 2 x balls first contrast, 1 x ball second contrast. For the hat and gloves combined you will need 3 x balls main, 1 x ball each contrast. 6 x buttons.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Simple Draped Cardigan, originally published in Lets Knit. I don t have the date but it will be a few months after Dec 09. It is a simple shape, flattering to wear. The main part is knitted in one piece with openings for the sleeves. Actual bust: 32-46 ins. Length to centre back neck: 24 3/4 - 27 1/2 ins. You will need: ...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Cable and Moss Stitch Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine s Land Girls issue. It has cables, moss stitch and a collar. You will need: 15 (16:18:19) x 50g balls of yarn, a cable needle 4mm and 7 buttons.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a cable and pompom jumper originally published in Knitting magazine s Land Girl s issue. It has an all over cable, rib edges and pompoms on a tie.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a check cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine s Land Girls issue. It has a houndstooth check pattern, with pockets and a collar. Yarn: 8 (9:9:10:10:11:12:12) main,
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for Waves Cardigan, originally published in The Knitter called Derwent. The design is inspired by ripples in water. It is knitted in intarsia, with garter stitch edges and an i cord tie. To fit bust: 32-46 ins. Actual bust: 34 1/2 -51 ins. Length: 20 1/2 -23 ins. You will need:
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Honeycomb Shawl Collar Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It has an all over honeycomb textured pattern using a cable needle, with a shawl collar and contrast picot edges. The waist is slightly fitted by changing needle sizes. You will need:15 (16:17:18:18:19:20) x 50 gm balls main, 1 (1:1:1:2:2:2) x 50 gm bal...
Knitting: Scarf, Fingerless Gloves
This is a pattern for a Chunky Scarf and Gloves, originally published in Knit Today. It is a simple knit and purl stitch. The scarf is fine for beginners. The yarn is now discontinued. Any yarn knitting to the tension can be used.
Knitting: Scarf, Gloves, Beanie, Toque
This is a pattern for a man s rib accessory set, originally published in Knit Today. It has a scarf, hat and fingerless gloves pattern. The stitch is a simple rib, with stocking stitch for the main part of the gloves.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Moss Rib Jumper, originally published in Knit Today. It is a simple stitch which is fine for beginners, in an easy to wear shape. the stitch is a wide moss stitch rib with a check version of the stitch on the yoke. To fit chest: 34-46 ins in double sizes. Actual chest: 40, 46 1/2, 53 ins. Length: 26 3/4 - 28 1/4 ins. You...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Moss Stitch Roll Neck Jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine. I m not sure of the issue but it will be the months following Oct 2009. Actual bust: 39 1/2 -55 ins. Length: 27 1/2 -30 ins. You will need: 25(27:29:31) 50g balls of yarn and a 9mm circular needle. The jumper is in moss stitch with rib edges. This w...
Knitting: Scarf
This is a pattern for an accessories set originally published in Knit Today. There is a scarf, hat and fingerless gloves. All are in a bobble rib stitch (the gloves are in stocking stitch with bobble rib cuffs) and have flowers attached.The yarn quantities are for the whole set. Scarf: 3 x balls main, hat and gloves: 2 x balls main, 1 x ball co...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
This is a pattern for a Snowflake Accessories Set, originally published in Knit Today. It has patterns for a hat and fingerless gloves, with a snowflake motif, pompom on the hat.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for Snowflake and Moss Stitch Throw, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is made up of 20 squares, a mix of moss stitch and intarsia. You will need: 12 x balls main, 7 x balls contrast col 1, 2 x balls contrast col 2.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Cable Circles Roll Neck Jumper, originally published in Knit Today. It has a central cable circles panel on the body and sleeves, with a smaller cable repeated to the sides. Collar and edgings are in rib. Actual chest: 40, 48, 56 in. Length: 26 3/4, 27 1/2, 28 1/4 in. You will need:
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for Eyelet Twig Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple shape in stocking stitch with eyelet twig panels on the front borders and cuffs. It fastens with a small button and velvet ribbon. Length: 21 3/4 - 24 1/2 ins. You will need:
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lace Yoke Cardigan, originally published in Knitting Magazine. It is in stocking stitch with a lace yoke, lace edges, a collar and a velvet ribbon tie. Actual bust: 34 1/2 - 51 ins. Length: 19 3/4 -22 ins. You will need: 12(13:14:15) 50g balls of yarn, and a circular needle in sizes 2.75mm and 3mm.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Leaf Lace Edge Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It is in stocking stitch with a leaf lace panel around the edges and cuffs. The panel on the cuffs is knitted separately and sewn on. Actual bust: 35-51 ins. Length: 23 1/4 - 26 ins. You will need:
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Mohair Cable Jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine Christmas 2009 issue. It is a long shape with a central cable pattern and repeated simple cable and ribs, back and sleeves as front. The collar is in rib. The yarn is a soft mohair mix yarn. You will need: 10, 12,13, 15 x 50 gm balls, and a cable needle. Actu...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Retro Yoke Sweater, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has cables on the body, and the yoke is knitted on a circular needle, with a fairisle pattern. You will need: 8 (9:9:10) x 100g hanks yarn main colour, 1 x hank each two contrast colours. Also a circular needles in 4.5, 5mm, and a 5mm cable needle.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a pattern for a Rib and Cable Wrap, originally published in Knitting magazine Christmas 2009. It is in a simple rib stitch with cable edgings knitted separately.The yarn is now discontinued, any yarn knitting to the tension can be used. You will need 15 x 50 gm balls yarn, and a cable needle.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Diamond Cable Jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine. Length 55-61 cm. It has an all over cable, with rib edges. You will need: 14(15:16) x 50g balls yarn, and a cable needle.
Knitting: Scarf
This is a pattern for a long cable scarf, originally published in Knitting magazine issue 69, Nov 2009.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Medallion Rib Jumper, originally published in
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Wrap Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today.It is in stocking stitch with a knit/purl textured pattern on the edges and collar. It has a tie belt in the textured stitch, and the cuffs fold back. Actual chest: 96 to 136 cm, length: 65 to 74 cm. You will need: 11 (12:13:14) x 100 gm balls, and a circular 4.5mm needle.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a pattern for Big Collared Jacket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple knit in a rib and texture, with a large collar. Length 60-64 cm. You will need 26 (28:30:32:34) x 50g balls yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Bobble and Vee cable cardigan, originally published in Yarn Forward. It has short sleeves, a shawl collar, and a bobble and v cable pattern with 4 stitch cables beside it.
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for a Cob Nut Stitch Bag, originally published in Lets knit called Millie in Oct 2009. It has a textured cob nut pattern, with moss stitch top border and handles. It fastens with one large button. The yarn has now been discontinued. Any yarn knitting to the standard aran tension can be used. You will need 2 x 100 gm hanks.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a pattern for a Lace Rib and Bell Edge Wrap, originally published in Knitting magazine. it is in an open lace rib stitch , with bell edge lace borders knitted separately and sewn on. It has one large button. You will also need a 4mm circular needle. 10 x 50 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a man s able and rib jumper, originally published in Knit Today. It is in a simple rib stitch with a cable at the centre front and centre of sleeves. To fit chest: 36-46in in double sizes. Actual chest: 40, 48, 56 in. Length: 26 3/4 - 28 1/4 in. You will need: 8(8:9) x 100 gm skeins.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Paisley Tunic, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has paisley motifs knitted in intarsia over all of the tunic, with garter stitch edges. the charts are turned around or knitted as mirror images for some. Length: 70- 75 cm. You will need: 7 (8:8:9:9:10) x 50g balls main, 1 x ball each contrast colours. The yar...
Crochet: Tee
This is a pattern for a crochet Stripes Top, originally published in Knit Today. It has an open stitch in three colour stripes, with a picot edge. Actual bust: 36-48 ins. Length: 19 3/4 -22 ins. You will need:
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Fine Knit Hooded Top, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple casual shape with a hood in stocking stitch. Length: 60-65 cm. You will need: 6 (6:7:7:8:8) x 25g yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for Lace Edge Mohair Tunic, originally published in Yarn Forward. I don t have the publication date but it will be in one of a few issues following Sept 2009.It is in stocking stitch with a lace edge on the hem, cuffs and a smaller one on the neck. Actual bust: 35 ¾, 40 ½ ,45 ¼, 50 ins. Length: 65 - 71 cm. You will need: 5(6:6...
Knitting: Bag - Other
This is a pattern for a Moss and Cable Briefcase, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in moss stitch with two cable bands running through it. It is made in one piece with a gusset on the bottom. You will need 12 x balls yarn, 2 x toggles, and some plastic tubing for the handle insert. Size: 40 cm wide x 32 cm deep. the yarn is used...
Knitting: Throw
This is a colourful chunky throw in a traditional check pattern, inspired by picnic blankets. The pattern is done as an intarsia. The yarn has now been discontinued, and can be substituted with any yarn knitting to the same tension, or a different weight yarn which will come out with different measurements. A tweedy yarn works well for this.
Knitting: Dress
This is a pattern for a two tone dress, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is mainly in stocking stitch with garter stitch contrast borders and collar, and button details. Length: 86-92 cm. You will need: 13 (14:15:16:17:18:19) x 50g balls main, 2 (2:2:2:3:3:3) balls contrast. Also circular needles in 3.25 and 4mm.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a Fish Cushion Cover. It was originally published in Knit Today, and co ordinates with a Fish and Stripe throw. The yarn has been discontinued, any yarn knitting to the sane tension can be used. It has an inarsia fish motif on the front and a striped back. 40 x 40 cm.
Knitting: Tee
This is a pattern for a Lace and Bobble Top, originally published in Lets Knit. I don t have the date but it will be in the months following Sept 2009. It is a simple shape with a deep round neck, flared sleeves sewn non with a gap at the bottom, in a bobble and lace stitch with garter stitch edges, It has a retro 80 s look. Actual bust: 36-48i...
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
This is a pattern for a Lace and Flower Bolero, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a short summer shape, in a simple lace stitch with knitted flowers on the edges. Actual bust: 36, 40, 44, 48 ins: length: 15 3/4 -18 ins. You will need: 9(10:10:11) 50g balls of yarn, and a circular 4mm needle. The yarn has now been discontinued. An...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Silk Two Tone Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple garment, in stocking stitch with a garter stitch contrast border, elbow length sleeves and a one button fastening. Actual bust: 34-48 ins, length: 17-19 3/4 ins. You will need:
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Box Stitch Top, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple shape in a knit and purl textured stitch, 3/4 sleeves, a collar and an insert at the neck. the insert could be done in a contrasting colour if preferred. Actual bust: 33 1/2 - 49 1/2 ins. Length: 19 3/4 -22ins. You will need: 8(8:9:9:10:10:11) x 50...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for Preppy Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple garment in stocking stitch with moss stitch borders, button front and a collar. Actual bust: 36 1/4 -49 ins, length: 19 3/4 -22 ins. You will need;
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Tie Front Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It is a flattering shape with a tie at the front, flared 3/4 length sleeves. actual bust: 39 1/4 - 51 1/4 ins, length:20-23 3/4 ins. You will need: 4(5:5:6) x 100 gm balls of yarn, and a circular needle in 3.25 and 3.75mm.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Moss Stitch Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has raglan sleeves, moss stitch with a garter stitch edging and three large buttons.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Rib and Lace Neck Top, originally published in Knit Today. It is in a simple rib stitch with a lace border at the neck. it has raglan 3/4 length sleeves. Actual bust: 34 -46 ins. Length: 20 3/4 - 20 1/4 ins. You will need: 9(9:10:10:11:11:12) x 50 gm balls of yarn. The yarn has now been discontinued. Any yarn knitting to...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a V Neck Tunic, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with a rib collar knitted in two pieces, and a tie belt. Length: 75-81 cm. You will need: 12 (13:14:15:16:17) x 50g balls yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for Ears of Corn Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It has an all over ears of corn lace pattern. There are no fastenings, and the sleeves are slightly shorter than average sleeves. Length: 22 3/4 - 25 1/4 ins, to fit chest: 32 - 46 ins in double sizes. You will need: 5 (5:6:6) x 100 gm hanks yarn.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
This is a pattern for a loop edge cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It is in stocking stitch with a shaped hem, loop edging. Size 2-11 years in double sizes. You will need: 3(3:4:4:4:5:5) x 50 gm balls main,
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a Chunky Cable Throw, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is made up of 3 panels with two cable patterns across the panels, an moss stitch between. You will need 23 x 50 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Cape, Muff
This is a pattern for Cable Cape & Muff, originally published in Knitting magazine. The yarn has now been discontinued, but any yarn knitting to the correct tension can be used.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a pattern for a cable hooded jacket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a cable and rib pattern, and a hood. Length 73-79 cm. You will need 26 - 31 x 50 gm balls yarn, and a cable needle and 4 x buttons.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Cable and Rib Tunic, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a cable panel repeating on the back and front, and rib sleeves, with garter stitch edging. Actual bust: 34 - 47 ins. Length 23 3/4 - 26 ins. You will need:13,14,16,17 x 50g balls yarn. The yarn is not available now, any yarn knitting to the tension ca...
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a Fish and Stripes Throw, originally designed for Knit Today. The yarn is a cotton dk, finished size 130 x 104 cm. It is constructed in squares 25 x 25 cm. The fish motifs are knitted using the intarsia technique.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a shawl first designed for Knit Today. The stitch is a falling leaves pattern. the yarn has now been discontinued, substitute for any yarn knitting to the same tension. Finished measurements 43 cm wide x 202 cm long.
Knitting: Vest
This is a pattern for a Lace Diamond Tank, originally published in Knit Today. It has an all over lace diamond stitch with garter stitch edges, a deep v and is a cropped style.
Knitting: Vest
This is a pattern for a Poppy Vest, originally published in Lets Knit. I don t have the issue number but it will be in the months following Feb 2009. It is a vest with intarsia poppies across the front and back with stripes in the background. The edges are in garter stitch stripes. Actual bust: 32 3/4 - 43 1/4 ins. Length: 20 1/2 - 22 3/4 ins. ...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Striped Rib Twist Jumper, originally published in Lets Knit. I m not sure of the publication date but it will be in one of the few issues following Oct 2008. Length: 49-56 cm. You will need:
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for tumbling Blocks Blanket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is based on a traditional pattern with intarsia tumbling blocks with a garter stitch edge. You will need a 6.5mm circular needle, yarn: Colour 1: Buckwheat; 2 x 50gm balls.
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for a Vintage Tweed Bag, originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a tweed pattern with one colour worked on each row, with a border on the top. There are flowers across the tops, and embroidery using small amounts of dk yarn. The yarn has now been discontinued. Any DK yarn can be used. You will need 2x balls main, 1 x...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Belted Cable Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with a single simple cable panel, rib edges and collar, and a rib belt. Actual bust: 36-49 ins. Length: 23-25 ins. You will also need a 3.25mm circular needle. Yarn: 10, 11, 12, 13 x 50 gm balls. The yarn is now discontinued. Any y...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Cable Hearts Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It has cabled hearts with a garter stitch border, one button. To fit chest: 24 -37 ins. Length: 11 3/4 - 21 1/4 ins. You will need:
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Lace Twist Detail Tunic, originally published in Knit Today. It is in stocking stitch with an off centre detail on the front with a twist cable like stitch and lace either side. The edges have a garter stitch and eyelet stitch, and a small button sits on the neckband Length: 24 3/4 - 28 ins. You will need: 9(10:10:11:12)...
Knitting: Cardigan
This ia a pattern for Starsky cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is inspired by the 70 s tv series. It has a fairisle pattern, the rest is plain, with a tie belt. You will also need a 4.5mm circular needle. Yarn 9-11 x 100gm hanks main, 1 x hank each contrast colours. Photos Laurel Guilfoyle for Knitting magazine.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Cable Roll Neck Jumper, originally published in Knit Today (issue not known). It is in reverse stocking stitch with a cable at the centre of the front, back and sleeves, with a small twist cable either side of it. It has raglan sleeves and rib edges, roll neck. Side splits. Length: 70-78 cm. You will need: 16 (17:18:19:2...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for Gold Cardigan. It is a simple stocking stitch garment with moss stitch edges, and one button. Length 43-51 cm. You will need 8-10 x balls of each yarn, and circular needle 4.5mm.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a Striped Chenille Cushion Cover, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple project fine for beginners. It is in stocking stitch and garter stitch stripes. The yarn has now been discontinued. Any yarn knitting to the tension can be used.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a Striped Chenille Throw, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple throw in stocking stitch and garter stitch. the edging is in a simple crochet stitch. This can be knitted if preferred. You will need 2 x 100 gm cones main, 1 x 100 gm cones for the rest of the colours. The yarn has now been discontinued. A...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Tassel Tie Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It is a very simple garment in garter stitch with a tie neck. it would be fine for beginners. The body is knitted sideways.
Knitting: Throw
This is a throw originally designed for Knit Today. It is made up of sqaures, one an intarsia heart motif, one striped. The edge is crochet. The finished measurements are 100 cm x 125 cm.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Rib and Flower Jumper, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in rib with flowers sewn on when completed. Actual bust: 34-47 ins, length: 20-22 ins. You will need: 7(8:9:10) x 50g balls yarn. The yarn is now discontinued, any yarn knitting to the tension can be use. Tension on stocking stitch is 19 sts x 25 row...
Knitting: Dress
This is a pattern for a scallop edge dress, originally published in Simply Knitting. It is mainly in stocking stitch with a scallop lace edge on the hem and sleeve edges in contrast colours. It has an eyelet detail at the neck and waist, and is shaped in at the waist.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This is a pattern for a Hearts Tank Top, originally published in Knitting magazine. it is in stocking stitch with intarsia hearts at the front, contrast edgings. The lines across the motifs can be Swiss darned if this is easier. Actual bust: 34 1/3 -47 1/2 ins. Length: 20-23 1/2 ins. You will need: 5(5:6:6:7:7:8) 50g balls main, 1 x ball contra...
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a Lace and Texture Picnic Blanket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is made up of squares in two stitches, a simple lace stitch and a cob nut textured stitch. It is sewn up and a crochet edge finishes the blanket. You will need 9 x balls col 1, 7 x balls col 2. The yarn has now been discontinued, any yarn knit...
Knitting: Cardigan, Sleeveless Top
This is a pattern for a Scallop Lace Cardigan and Vest, originally published in Knitting magazine. Both garments have an all over scallop lace stitch, in one colour for the cardigan and two colours for the vest. The cardigan has a lace edge on the front bands, 3/4 length sleeves. Cardigan: Actual bust: You will need: 33-52 3/4 ins, length:19 1/...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Jumper and Vest, originally published in Knitting magazine. The jumper is in a simple rib stitch, the vest in stocking stitch, both with garter stitch edges. Jumper actual bust: 34 -48 3/4 ins, length: 15 3/4 -18 ins. You will need for the jumper: 10(11:11:12) x 50g balls of yarn. For the vest: 8(8:9:9) x 50g balls of ya...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lace Curved Edge Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It is in stocking stitch with raglan sleeves, a curved edge at the front, and lace edgings. To fit bust: 32-40 ins in single sizes. Actual bust: 33 3/4 -42 ins. Length: 23 1/4 - 24 3/4 ins. You will need: 10(11:12:13:14) x 50 gm balls of yarn, also a circular...
Knitting: Coffee / Tea Pot
This is a pattern for a Nature Tea Cosy, originally published in Knit Today. It is in stocking stitch with a bobble border, intarsia stems, and knitted leaves. The flowers are crochet. There is a bee sitting on top which is knitted. You could alternatively do the stems as Swiss darning or chain stitch embroidery. The pink yarn is split to make ...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Belted Shawl Collar Jacket, originally published in Knit Today issue 21. It is a simple shape in reverse stocking stitch with rib edges and a rib shawl collar and belt. The jacket is knitted in reverse stocking stitch because this works better with a boucle yarn. If you are using a different yarn ie not boucle, it could ...
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for a Flower and Texture Bag, originally published in Knit Today. It has three different textured stitches, an acorn pattern, a star pattern and tweed pattern. it has a moss stitch border and handles, and crochet flowers. It is lined and has wadding, and is secured with a press stud. The yarn has now been discontinued, any yar...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a High Neck Cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with moss stitch edges, wide 3/4 raglan sleeves and buttons. it is a simple garment to make. Actual bust: 36, 40, 44, 48ins, length: 22 3/4 - 25 1/4 ins. You will need: 13(14:16:17) x 50g balls of yarn, and 9 large buttons. The yarn h...
Knitting: Cardigan
Versitile pattern. Sizes to fit bust 82/86/92/97/102/107.
Knitting: Tee
This is a pattern for a Lace edge Tunic, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in stocking stitch with a simple lace edge, short sleeves and a tie which ties at the back. Actual bust: 37 1/2 - 51 1/2 ins. Length: 31-34 ins. You will need: 5(6:6:6:7) x 100g balls of yarn.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for Circles Cushion cover, originally published in Knit Today. It has circles intarsia motifs on the front and back, with moss stitch bordders and buttons to fasten. If prefered, the back can be knitted in the base colour with an adjustment of the colour distribution. You will need 8 x balls main ecru, 3 x balls seafarer, 2 x ...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Ribbed Jacket, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple shape in a rib stitch with short sleeves, and a tie belt. Length: 72-78 cm. You will need:15 (16:17:18) 50g balls yarn.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for Stripes and Texture Throw, originally published in Knit Today. It is knitted in separate squares sewn together and finished with a crochet edge. The stripes are in stocking stitch and the texture is a simple knit and purl ridge stitch. The yarn is now discontinued, any yarn knitting to the tension can be used. 90 cm wide x...
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a pattern for a Cable Jacket, originally designed for Knitting Magazine. It is in a tweedy aran yarn, and is a warm easy to wear casual jacket. To fit sizes 32-46 in chest in multi sizes. Length; 60-66 cm (23 3/4- 26 ins).
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a Chunky Cable Blanket, originally published in Knitting magazine as Barley Blanket. It is made in sections with cable panels. The yarn has now been discontinued. Any yarn knitting to the same tension can be used, or a different tension for a different sized blanket.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Texture Twist Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It has an all over twist stitch knitted with a cable needle, rib edges. Actual bust: 37 3/4 - 51 ins. Length: 22 - 24 1/2 ins. You will need: 14, 15, 16 x 50 gm balls yarn. If you are using Big Wool in 100 gm balls, half the quantities. You will also need a cabl...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Chunky Moss Edge Jacket, originally published in Knit Today. It is in stocking stitch with moss stitch edges. The opening is slightly asymmetric. the cuffs are knitted separately and sewn on. Actual chest: 40-52 ins. Length:54 -62 cm. You will need: 12 (13:14:15) x 50 gm balls yarn, 3 x large buttons.
Knitting: Robe
This is a pattern for a dressing gown originally published in Knitting magazine. It has a deep moss stitch edge, raglan sleeves and a tie belt with belt carriers. You will need: 12, 13, 14 x 100 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Scallop Lace Edge Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It is in stocking stitch with a scalloped lace edge and lace eyelet flowers on the border. You will need:
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for Climbing Berries Bag, originally published in Knit Today. It is knitted with the yarn used double. It has a climbing berries pattern and simple cables at the side. It has a stocking stitch strap. You will need 4 x balls of yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lace Edge Shawl Collar Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It is mainly in stocking stitch with a lace edge on the border, cuffs and collar, with garter stitch edges. Actual bust: 39 1/4 - 55 ins. Length: 25 1/2 - 28 ins. You will need: 8 (8:9:10) x 50 gm balls. Also 4.5 and 5mm circular needles.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a long shawl neck cardigan, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is a simple loose shape in stocking stitch with garter stitch edges and collar and a garter stitch detail on the body and sleeves. You will need: 20 (22:24) 50g balls of yarn. Actual bust measurements: 100, 110, 120 cm. Length: 73. 75, 77 cm.
Crochet: Tote
This is a pattern for a Crochet Texture Bag, originally published in Knit Today. It has a textured cluster stitch on the main part, loop stitch for the top borders and a simple stitch on the straps. You will need 5 x hanks main, 2 x hanks contrast. The yarn has now been discontinued. Any yarn with the same tension can be used, and tension is no...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Lace Belted Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It has an all over lace panel, with garter stitch edges, a tie belt and a shawl collar.The yarn has now been discontinued, any yarn knitting to the tension can be used. Actual bust: 44-63 ins. Length:
Knitting: Vest
This is a pattern for a lace tank top, originally published in Knitting Magazine. It is a short shape with a simple lace pattern. The yarn has now been discontinued, any yarn knitting to the tension can be used. The yarn used is a mohair mix. A flat yarn will show the lace more clearly if that is the effect preferred. Actual bust: 34 3/4 -48 in...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Shaped Edge and Flower Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It is in stocking stitch, with a straight back hem, shaped front hems and a flower to fasten, with wide sleeves. It is a simple garment to make. Length: 20-22 3/4 ins. You will need: 12 (13:14:15) x 50 gm balls yarn and a 4mm circular needle. The yarn h...
Crochet: Throw
This is a pattern for Spirals Crochet Throw, originally published in Knit Today. it is made up of large motifs in a lacy spiral stitch, with small fillers between the motifs, and an edging. You will need 4 x 100 gm balls of each colour.
Knitting: Clutch
This is a pattern for a Trellis Stitch Bag, originally published in Knit Today. It has a trellis stitch pattern in two colours, with a moss stitch top border and integral handle. The yarn is used double. It has a press stud to fasten, and can be lined if preferred.
Knitting: Placemat
This is a pattern for Garter and Flower Placemats and coasters, originally published in Knit Today. It is a simple garter stitch, with crochet flowers and crochet edgings on the coasters. You will need 2 x 100 gm balls dk main colour, 1 x 100 gm ball 4 ply each contrast colours. There is only a very small amount needed for the flower centres, t...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Rib Yoke Jumper, originally published in Knit Today. It is in stocking stitch with a rib yoke, edges and collar. It has two buttons at the neck. You will need: 8(8:9) x 100 gm balls of yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for Oster Patern Jumper, originally published in Knit Today. It has an all over ister pattern made with wrapping yarn. It is a simple casual shape. The yarn has now been discontined. Any yarn knitting to the tension 21 sts x 30 rows over stocking stitch can be used. Suggested yarn: Scheepjes Softfun knits to the same tension a...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Tie Front Textured Cardigan, origianally published in Knit Today. It has a textured stitch , tie front and wide sleeves. Length: 16-19 1/4 ins. The yarn has now been discontinued, any yarn knitting to the tension can be used. You will need: 9 (10:10:11:12) x 50 gm balls yarn, and a 3.75mm circular needle.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Lace Edge Top with neck detail. It was originally published in Knit Today. It is in stocking stitch with a lace border on the hem and cuffs, and a loop neck detail. Actual bust: 34 1/2 -52 ins. Length: 20-22 3/4 ins. You will need: 7 (7:8:8:9:9:10:10) x 50 gm balls of yarn. The yarn has now been discontinued. Any yarn kn...
Knitting: Cardigan, Shawl / Wrap, Booties, Bonnet
This is a pattern for a Baby Layette, originally published in Simply Knitting in two parts. It consists of four patterns: a shawl, a matinee jacket, booties and a bonnet. The shawl has a textured stitch as the main, with a lace border and leaf lace edging. The jacket has the same textured stitch as the shawl, with the same lace stitch. The boot...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Crochet Border Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. The main part is knitted with a cable stitch and open lace to the sides. The border is crocheted in motifs joined together. It is finished with a ribbon at the border.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Striped Fine Knit Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It is a simple garment in stocking stitch with garter stitch borders and ties, in stripes. It would be fine for a beginner.Actual bust: 37 3/4 - 44 ins. Length:
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Bobble Rib Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today. It has an all over bobble rib stitch , with garter stitch edges. To fit bust: 34 -44 ins. Length: 22-24 ins. You will need: 9 (10:10:11:11: 12) x 50 gm balls yarn, and a circular 4.5mm needle. The yarn has now been discontinued. Any yarn knitting to the tension can...
Crochet: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Crochet Stripes Jumper, originally published in Knit Today. It is in a simple stitch in three colour stripes. It has long sleeves and a v neck. Actual bust: 37-46 ins, length: 23 1/4 -25 ins. You will need: 3 (3:4:4) x 100 gm balls of each of the three colours.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Simple Jacket, originally published in Knit Today. It is in stocking stitch with garter stitch edges, and should be fine for a beginner. To fit bust: 34-48 ins. Actual bust: 37 -53 1/2 ins. Length: 23 3/4 -30 1/4 ins. You will need; 5(6:6:6:7:7:7:8) x 100gm hanks of yarn. The yarn has now been discontinued. Any yarn knit...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Chunky Cable Cardigan, originally published in Knit Today issue 6. It is in a chunky quick to knit yarn, with a simple chain cable on the back fronts and sleeves, and a rib edge. Actual bust: 36 - 52 3/4 ins, length: 24 1/2 - 27 1/2 ins. You will need:
Knitting: Backpack
This is a pattern for a Moss Stitch Backpack, originally published in Knit Today. It is in a moss stitch with a pocket, pocket flap, handles. It has toggles to fasten and a plaited tie with eyelets. It is a simple project that beginners could do. You will need 6 x balls yarn, 3 x toggles. The yarn is now discontinued, any yarn knitting to the s...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Ribbon Tie Jumper, originally published in Knit Today. It is a simple garment to make in reverse stocking stitch which works with the yarn. If a flat yarn is used it can be knitted in stocking stitch. Actual bust: 37-48 ins, length 24 3/4 - 53 1/2 ins. You will need:
Crochet: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Crochet Cardigan with Flower Edge, originally published in Knit Today. It is in a square slanting stitch, with a v neck, long sleeves and flowers on the edges. Actual bust: 34-44 ins. Length: 22-24 ins. You will need; 2 (2:3:3) x 100 gm balls col 1, 1(1:2:2) x 100 gm balls col 2, 2 (2:3:3) x 100 gm balls col 3.
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a loop stitch throw, originally published in Knit Today issue 5. It is made up in panels, in stocking stitch, garter stitch and loop stitch. You will need 14 x 100 gm hanks, and 12mm needles.The yarn has now been discontinued, any yarn knitting to the tension can be used, or a different tension for a different sized throw.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Squares Texture Cardigan and Bag, originally published in Knit Today. It has a textured squares pattern made with knit and purl, and moss stitch edges and collar. Actual chest sizes: 33 1/4 - 44 1/2 ins. Length: 21-24 3/4 ins. You will need: 9 (10:11:13:14:16) x 50 gm balls for the cardigan (this is the yardage stated) a...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Moss and Plain Cable Jumper, originally published I Knit Today. It has a moss and stocking stitch cable repeated on the body and sleeves, a roll neck and rib edges. You will need: 14(15:16:18:19) x 50 gm balls of yarn.
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for Bobbles Evening Bag, originally published in Knit Today. It has a textured bobble pattern all over, with moss stitch borders and handles. It is fastened with a tie and eyelets. The yarn is no longer available, any yarn knitting to the tension can be used. You will need 3 x 50 gm balls yarn.
Knitting: Scarf
This is a pattern for a Stripes and Bobbles Scarf, originally published in Knit Today. it is a very simple scarf in garter stitch stripes. The bobbles are knitted into the ends when the scarf is finished. This would be fine for beginners. The colours have now been discontinued. Any three colours can be used, in any aran weight yarn as the tensi...
Knitting: Throw
This is a pattern for a Two Textured Throw, originally published in Knit Today issue 3. It is made up of individual squares in tow textured rib stitches. The yarn is chunky and quick to knit. It may be fine for one step beyond beginners. The squares on the throw are sewn together in different directions. The cushion cover has a square of each s...
Knitting: Tote
This is a pattern for a Bobble and Ridge Bag, originally published in Knit Today. It has textured bobble and ridge pattern with moss stitch border and handles. It is wider at the bottom than the top. It fastens with a press stud. You will need 5 x 50 gm balls yarn. The yarn has now been discontinued, any yarn knitting to the tension can be used.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This is a pattern for a Textured Diamond Cushion Cover, originally published in Knit Today issue 2. It has a simple knit and purl textured pattern, fine for beginners. The edges are in garter stitch with buttons to fasten. 40 x 40 cm cushion. You will need 5 x 50 gm balls yarn, and 5 x buttons.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a pattern for a Hyacinth Stitch Wrap, originally published in Knit Today. It is in a lacy drop stitch with tassels at the ends. You will need 5 x balls yarn.
Knitting: Vest
This is a pattern for a man s cable and stripe tank top, originally published in Lets Knit. I don t have the issue but it will be in the months following Nov 2009. It has a simple cable repeated on the main part with a striped yoke, rib edges. Actual measurements; chest: 39 1/2, 44, 48 3/4, 53 1/2 ins. Length: 25 1/2, 26 1/2, 27 1/4, 28 ins. Yo...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Check Jumper, originally published in Lets Knit. I don t have the issue date but it will be in the months following Sept 2009. It has a check slip stitch pattern, with rib edges and collar, and one button. Actual bust: 86-116 cm. Length: 50-54 cm. You will need:
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a pattern for a Falling Leaves Cardigan, originally published in Lets Knit. It is a short shape in a falling leaves pattern with a picot cast off edge. Actual bust: 34 1/2 - 48 ins. Length: 14 1/4 - 16 1/2 ins. You will need: 4(5:5:6) 50g balls of yarn. Also 3.25mm circular needle.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Lace Neck Jumper, originally published in Lets Knit. It is in stocking stitch, with a roll lace neck in a simple stitch, raglan sleeves and left to roll edges on the cuffs and hem. Length: 54-60 cm. You will need: 6 (6:7:7:7:8:8) 100g balls of yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a pattern for a Chunky Lace Sweater, originally published in Knitting magazine. It is in chunky Paloma yarn with a simple lace pattern and garter stitch edges. Length: 70-74 cm. You will need: 16 (18:20) 50g hanks yarn.
