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Introducing the NEW Downton Abbey Yarn Collection!
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10 Knit a vest for Matthew with Downton Abbey Yarn
...to knit, is to love
12 The Crawley Vest
14 Knit a shawl for Lady Mary with Downton Abbey Yarn
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16 Hooked on Books
17 Adding some sparkle to your holiday knitting
18 The Budding Romance Shawl
20 Honeycomb Poncho ...to K, is to
22 Knitting a Top This! hat
30 How to fix a dropped knit stitch
32 Knitting with cables – C4L
34 Knitting with cables – C4R
36 A better one-row buttonhole
38 Pom-poms – the cutest knitted accessories, right?
40 Stitch holders are safety nets for your knitting
42 What you should know about Red Heart Cutie Pie yarn
44 4 essential tips when knitting for babies
46 Hand knit snuggle sack
48 Creative cabled cowl
50 The benefits of knitting with Red Heart Sashay Fringe yarn
Welcome to our premiere issue of KNITmuch!
editor's letter
If you're like me you'll understand my obsession with
knitting, I am most happy to know that I'm not alone.
Knitting is not only about making striking knitwear in the
yarn I love, and the colors I adore and look great it. Knitting
is what makes some scenarios of life, bareable. It's what
makes long car rides short, it's what helps me exercise my
Share the love of knitting. Own the obsession.
skill in patience and grace when waiting for someone, and

it's what helps me gather my wits at the end of the day,
with a cup of tea, naturally.
It's comforting to know there are so many knitters like you
and I who share a deep love for yarn, and understand it's
not a twisted concept, and that so many of you have the
same unquenchable thirst for anything related to knitting.
It's a great thrill to see friends picking up knitting needles
for the first time and getting hooked on it, which always
leads to happy knit-a-longs! Life is so sweet.
I hope you'll love this first issue and that you'll look forward
to more. It's meant to be shared with those you know share
the same passion for knitting, and for those you think
would love to learn to knit.
Just when I thought life couldn't get any sweeter... check
out the NEW Downton Abbey Yarn Collection with yarn
review and patterns included. We also review Red Heart's
Cutie Pie, Sashay Fringe and Top This! hat kit - perfect for
holiday gift making. Get yours today!
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garments, or even blankets and

excitement that we introduce a pillows. There are a lot of possibilities
new set of yarns! The Downton and the color selection is very much
Abbey Yarns are new for this fall in line with the outdoors palette, lots
and winter season, and feature of naturals and rustic tones. The dark
four different yarns, each named purple (far below) is another great
after a different character on color in this line, and many would
the Downton Abbey show. We're be great choices for either men’s or
thrilled to cover two of the new yarns women’s projects.
in this issue, Matthew and Lady On the other hand, Lady Mary makes
Mary yarns, and go over patterns us think a bit more about the elegant
and ideas for how to work with them. indoor social life side of things! So
he other two, Branson and Lady Sybil, it’s no surprise that the Lady Mary
will be covered in our next issue. yarn line includes a bit of shiny silvery
New yarns can lead to great new thread woven through the yarn. I
knitting projects! think this would be a perfect yarn for
If you haven’t had the chance to holiday accessory projects. Shawls,
branch out to different kinds of scarves, and fingerless mitts would be
fiber combinations in your knitting lovely with that extra touch of shine.
projects so far, the Downton Abbey This is just the first hint of what we’ll
Yarns will give you the chance to try be showing off this week. We’ll look at
out a few interesting blends. If you’re some of the patterns designed just for
(like me) a fan of the show Downton these yarns – available in this issue!
Abbey, you might be able to guess There are a lot of knitting and crochet
what kinds of yarn have been made projects to choose from out there so
for each character! The Matthew finding three or four that you like for
yarn (pictured above) includes some even just one yarn, can seem like a
tweedy wool for a very rustic look. very short list some days. But, I think
Can’t you imagine him walking that’s half the fun. New yarns can lead
around the Crawleys’ estate in a vest to great new knitting projects!
made from this flecked yarn?
Read on and find two exciting and
The Matthew yarn is a worsted weight elegant patterns: Crawley Vest and
blend of wool/acrylic/viscose and The Budding Romance Shawl.
would be so versatile for accessories,
Knitting in Downton Abbey style
The new
Downton Abbey Yarns
are fun to knit with
and so versatile.
The Lady Mary yarn

line includes sparkly
threads woven
through the yarn, for
extra elegance!
The Matthew yarn

line is a tweedy blend
including 25% wool, for
a rustic tweedy effect.
Knit
Glenna Harris
a vest for Matthew with Downton Abbey Yarn
The Matthew yarn, which is a worsted This vest is worked in pieces (as opposed
weight blend including 20% wool, has to “in the round” in one piece) and from the
a nice tweedy look. Just right for a “bottom up” starting at the hem (as opposed
character like Matthew who spends a lot to “top down” starting from the neck). The
of time outside on the Crawley estate, or back and the front are worked the same,
cycling to his work office. with the exception of the front V-neck
The Matthew yarn has several great free shaping. So, this means that once you've
patterns designed by Premier Yarns to go made the back piece you'll have done
with it, including the Crawley Vest. The vest most of the same steps required for the
is one of the few garment patterns included front piece. Finally, these two pieces will be
in the Downton Abbey Yarn Collection, and seamed together at the sides and shoulders,
it would be a nice selection if you're new to before picking up stitches for the ribbed
making garments. Making the jump from neckband and armhole edgings.
smaller accessories to larger garments can In the photos here, you can see the
often involve a different selection of skills swatches I’ve done up in the slip-stitch
and techniques. However, since vests cover “furrows” pattern used in the Crawley Vest.
the body but don’t include sleeves, as Sometimes it can make all the difference to
pullovers and cardigans do, a vest can be a see different color selections! The sample
good “starter” garment. And, in a worsted shown in the free pattern uses a dusty green
weight yarn like this one, it will knit up a bit color, and here we have two other options.
faster than a lighter DK or sport weight yarn. The creamy off-white shown in the photo
This is a classic V-neck vest with a simple on the next page is a very classic look. The
textured stitch pattern. We introduced some darker purple is another almost-neutral
slipped stitch patterns in our September color that’s a little more modern. There are
KNITmuch blog posts, so you might enjoy eight different colors to choose from in
looking at those posts if this is new to you! the Matthew yarn so just keep in mind the
When knitting up this vest, these are the kind of colors you like to wear most in your
skills you can expect to use: wardrobe and let that be your guide when
selecting yarn colors as well!
• Casting on and binding off I’m excited to be dreaming

• Working knit, purl, and slip stitches
• Working ribbing (for hem, and armhole up fall and winter knitting
and neckband edgings)
• Following a written stitch pattern (the
projects with these new
pattern does not include charts) Downton Abbey Yarns
• Sewing seams
• Picking up stitches (for armhole and arriving fresh on the
neckband edgings)
crafting scene!
Photos by Glenna Harris

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Standard abbreviations & terms
alt = alternate
approx = approximately
beg = begin(ning)
BO= bind off
CC = contrast colour
ch = chain
cm = centimetre(s)
cn = cable needle
CO = cast on
cont = continue, continuing
dc = double crochet
dec = decrease(s), decreasing
dpn = double-pointed needle(s)
foll = following
g = gram(s)
inc = increase(s), increasing
in(s) = inch(es)
k = knit
The Crawley vest uses this kf&b or kfb = knit into front and back of st (increase)
k2tog = knit 2 sts tog (right-leaning decrease)
simple textured pattern and is a K3tog = knit 3 sts together (double right-leaning
decrease)
versatile and cozy knit. Imagine M = marker
m = metre(s)
it in this creamy off-white color M1 = Make 1 stitch: pick up the horizontal strand
between 2 stitches from front to back and knit
and this lovely autumnal purple. it tbl (lifted increase)
MC = main colour
mm = millimetre(s)
oz = ounce(s)
p = purl
p2tog = purl 2 sts tog (decrease)
patt = pattern
pfb = purl into front and back of stitch (increase)
pm = place marker
psso = pass slipped stitch over
RS = right side
rem = remain(ing)
rep = repeat
rev = reverse
rnd = round
sc = single crochet
sl = slip
skp = slip one st, knit next st, pass slipped st over
knit st (dec)
ssk = slip, slip, knit: slip 2 sts knitwise, 1 at a time,
insert left-hand needle into front of both sts
and knit them tog (left-leaning decrease)
Sssk = Slip next three stitches individually, knit-
wise. Insert tip of left needle from front to back
into the fronts of these three stitches and knit
them together (double left-leaning decrease)
st(s) = stitch(es)
St st = stocking stitch
tbl = through back loop
tog = together
tr = treble crochet
WS = wrong side
yo = yarn over
CRAWLEY VEST
DA00003
SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large)
Shown in Small Size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 37 (43, 46, 49, 55)”
MATERIALS
Downton Abbey Matthew by Premier Yarns (75%
Acrylic, 21% Wool, 4% Viscose; 100g/230 yds)
• # DA4001-05 Herb Green – 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) balls
Needle: US Size 8 (5 mm) and US Size 9 (5.5 mm) straight
needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holder
or locking ring marker
CRAWLEY V
GAUGE
Left
16 stsArmhole
x 30 rowsEdging
= 4” in Furrows pattern on larger needle
Sew left
Save time, shoulder and gauge.
check your Neckband seam. Work as for Right
Armhole edging.
Sew side seams. Weave in ends.
Abbreviations
beg begin(ning)
k knit
k2tog knit 2 sts together (1 st dec’d)
meas measures
p purl
patt pattern
RS right side
rep repeat(ing)
Photo courtesy of Premier Yarns
sl slip
ssk slip slip knit (1 st dec’d)
st(s) stitch(es)
s2kp slip two sts knitwise, knit 1, pass the 2 slipped sts over
(2 sts dec’d)
WS wrong side
The Crawley Vest knitted up in the

Matthew yarn of the new Downton Abbey
Yarn Collection – Herb Green color
Downton™ and Downton Abbey® ©2015 Carnival Film & Television Limited. All Rights Reserved.
CRAWLEY VEST
STITCH GUIDE marker, turn and work on these sts only.
Furrows (multiple of 6 sts + 3) Next Row: Work in patt to end.
Row 1 and 3(RS): P3, *k1, sl 1, k1, p3; rep from * to end. Dec Row: Work in patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Row 2: *K3, p3; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Rep last two rows 15 (16, 16, 16, 17) more times.
Rows 5 and 7: K4, *sl 1, k5; rep from * to last 5 sts, sl 1, k4. Work even in patt on 15 (16, 18, 19, 19) rem sts until armhole
Row 6 and 8: Purl. meas 8 ½ (9, 9 ½, 10 ¼, 10 ¼)”.
Rep Rows 1-8 for patt. Bind off.
P2, K1 Ribbing (multiple of 3 sts) Right Shoulder

Row 1 (RS): *P1, *k1, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, p1. With RS facing, join yarn at center front and work Dec Row as
Row 2: K1, *p1, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p1, k1. follows:
Rep Rows 1 & 2 for patt. Dec Row: K1, ssk, work in patt to end.
Next Row: Work in patt to end.
VEST Rep last two rows 15 (16, 16, 16, 17) more times.
Back Work even in patt on 15 (16, 18, 19, 19) rem sts until armhole
With smaller needle, cast on 75 (87, 93, 99, 111) sts. Work in meas 8 ½ (9, 9 ½, 10 ¼, 10 ¼)”.
P2, K1 Ribbing for 2”, ending with a WS row. Switch to larger Bind off.
needles and work in Furrows until piece meas 16 (17 ½, 17 ½, 17
¾, 17 ¾)”, ending with a WS row. FINISHING
Right Armhole Edging
Armhole Shaping Sew right shoulder seam. Using smaller needle, with RS facing,
Bind off 4 (4, 6, 6, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows – 67 (79, 81, 87, pick up and knit evenly across armhole, adjusting st count as
99) sts. needed to work a multiple of 3 sts. Work P2, K1 Ribbing for 1”.
Dec Row: K1, ssk, work in patt to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 – 2 sts Bind off.
dec’d.
Rep Dec Row 1 (5, 4, 6, 11) more times – 63 (67, 71, 73, 75) sts. Neckband
Work even in patt until armhole meas 7 ½ (8, 8 ½, 9 ¼, 9 ¼)”, With RS facing and smaller needle, starting at left shoulder,
ending with a WS row. pick up and knit evenly along neck edge to held center st.
Next Row: K15 (16, 18, 19, 19), join new yarn and bind off 33 (35, Place stitch on right needle leaving locking ring marker on
35, 35, 37) sts, knit to end. center st. Pick up sts along right neck edge to shoulder seam,
Working each side separately, work even in patt until armhole pick up sts along back neck to left shoulder making sure to
meas 8 ½ (9, 9 ½, 10 ¼, 10 ¼)”, ending with a WS row. Bind off. adjust st count as needed to work a multiple of 3 sts.
Next Row (WS): Work Row 2 of P2, K1 Ribbing to marked
Front center st, p1, work in patt to end.
Work as for back until armholes meas 2 (2, 2 ½, 2 ½, 2 ½)”, Next Row (RS): Work Row 1 of P2, K1 Ribbing to one st before
ending with a WS row. Continue armhole shaping as for back, marked st, s2kp, work in patt to end.
AT THE SAME TIME work neck and shoulder shaping as Rep last two rows, moving marker up each row until Neckband
follows: meas 1”. CRAWLEY V
Bind off loosely.
Left Shoulder Left Armhole Edging
Knit to center st and place on a st holder or locking ring Sew left shoulder and Neckband seam. Work as for Right
Armhole edging.
Sew side seams. Weave in ends.
For more free patterns from the Downton Abbey Yarn Collection, visit www.premieryarns.com/DowntonAbbey
Abbreviations
beg begin(ning)
k knit
© 2015 Premier® Yarns All rights reserved.
k2tog
This pattern may not be reproduced knit trade
for business, 2 stsortogether
sale. (1 st dec’d)
meas measures
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Knit
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a shawl for Lady Mary with Downton Abbey Yarn
Knitters, do you have holiday knitting on When knitting up this shawl, these are the
your mind, yet? I’m not just talking about skills you can expect to use:
gift knitting, but knitting for yourself! Let's
take a closer look at the Lady Mary yarn • Cast on and bind off
from the Downton Abbey Yarn Collection, • Work knit, purl, decreases, and yarnovers
and this is something you might want to • Follow a lace stitch pattern (written
keep for yourself if you're interested in a instructions, not a chart)
bit of a sparkly treat just for you. Indulgent • Work flat, back and forth (as opposed to
knitting can lift your spirits! 'in the round')
The Budding Romance Shawl is a free
pattern designed with the Lady Mary yarn in The nice thing about this kind of pattern is
mind, and is a very pretty rectangular shawl that, once you have established the stitch
that would be just right for the holidays. pattern after the first couple of repeats,
It would make a generous gift or a great you get to continue working along in a
personal knit for yourself – I can just picture straight rectangular piece. Unlike a garment
wearing this with a little black dress to a party. or some other accessories, you can simply
The shawl pattern uses a repeating lace knit to the indicated length of the pattern
pattern which is shown below in a couple of without having to worry about stopping to
swatches in different colors. The Lady Mary work decreases or increases for shaping the
yarn comes in a number of different colors, item. This makes it easier to concentrate on
both brights and neutrals. It's amazing how getting the stitch pattern right, rather than
different the pattern can look when we the shape of the garment itself.
change only the color but everything else Can you see the sparkle coming from these
stays the same! little swatches? The Lady Mary yarn has that
If you've never tried a lace stitch before, this silvery touch from some metallic thread
will be a fun challenge for you. The main that’s woven into the yarn, which is the
trick with working a lace pattern is that you'll unique feature of this yarn line. As a result I
be doing a combination of decreases as well think it will be a great selection for holiday
as yarnovers. To make a “yarnover” means projects or a number of simple accessories
to bring your yarn forward to the front of that would make it easy to show off the
the needle, then work the next knitted stitch sparkle. You probably don’t want to tr y
or knitted decrease as indicated. It creates cables or color-work with this kind of
the little eyelets that form the lace patterns, yarn as the shiny quality would get a
along with those decreases. You can see little lost in the pattern.
in the swatches just above and just below,
the decreases and yarnovers do sit in a There are so many project
purposeful order, making a repeating pattern.
possibilities, especially for
beautiful gift projects or gifts
to yourself! Indulgent knitting
can lift your spirits!
The Budding Romance Shawl
uses this beautiful lace stitch. Try
your hand at some lace knitting
with this pattern! How lovely
would this silvery grey look as a
festive winter stole? ...so many
gorgeous colors to choose from.
Photo courtesy of Premier Yarns
Budding Romance Shawl

knit with Lady Mary yarn
from the Downton Abbey Yarn
Collection. The Lady Mary line
has an elegant sparkle.
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If you’re thinking about gift knitting
already – or perhaps need a little nudge Adding some
towards thinking about gift knitting – we
have a few things in mind. We’ve already
shown you a couple of patterns made
sparkle
just for the NEW Downton Abbey Yarn
Collection, here some selections from
to your holiday knitting
the vast knitting internet to give you Glenna Harris
more ideas! Let’s take a look again at the
Lady Mary yarn this awesome collection,
which can be both elegant and fun
because of that extra bit of metallic
thread. It’s never too early to start gift
knitting and adding some sparkle to your
holiday knitting!
The Lady Mary yarn is listed as a light
yarn weight in category 3, in other
words as a DK weight or “light worsted.”
This makes it versatile for projects
needing 5-6 stitches per inch in gauge.
Knitted more firmly it would make an The Lady Mary yarn from the new
extremely stiff fabric, for knitting three-
dimensional ornaments and baubles, Downton Abbey yarns includes
and knitted more loosely it would be metallic thread for extra sparkle.
enjoyable for lacy projects, as in the
Budding Romance shawl pattern.
One lovely and quick gift idea is this
Mini Mitten pattern. It uses double-
pointed needles and can be done easily
within an evening – make a pair for a
unique present-topper or ornament! Or
perhaps a bookmark? Or, how about this
little stocking pattern, for a similar festive
ornament project?
Another great gift idea that I like are
these knitted coffee cozies. If you know
people who enjoy their daily dose of
caffeine, save them the trouble of always
These are just a few fun ideas – there are
throwing out those cardboard cup cozies
they provide at cafes, and give them so many to choose from! When trying a
a re-usable one instead! Knitted in a new yarn it’s always a good idea to buy
sparkly color like this yarn, they will be one or two skeins to play with before com-
less likely to forget it! mitting to a big project, if you’re thinking
Or, try a simple hat pattern – hats about something larger. So, these are all
make very quick gift projects. With the
one-skein-or-less projects to get you start-
metallic component we don’t need to
look at cables or color-work patterns ed. And remember, it’s never too early to
since the pattern and sparkle would think about gift knitting while adding some
compete too much. sparkle to your holiday knitting!
BUDDING ROMANCE SHAWL
DA00001
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length: 60”
Width: 20”
MATERIALS
Downton Abbey Lady Mary by Premier Yarns (95%
Acrylic, 5% Metallic; 85g/290yds)
• #DA4004-06 Lily Ice – 4 balls
Needle: US Size 8 (5 mm) straight needles or size
needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle
GAUGE
20 sts x 19 rows = 4” in Little Buds patt
Save time, check your gauge.
Downton™ and Downton Abbey® ©2015 Carnival Film & Television Limited. All Rights Reserved.
BUDDING ROMANCE SHAWL
STITCH GUIDE Abbreviations
Little Buds (multiple of 8 sts + 3) cdd central double decrease - slip 2 sts tog knitwise, knit
Row 1 (RS): K1, *yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k6; rep from * to last 10 sts, yo, the next st, pass the 2 slipped stitches over knit st just
sl 1, k1, psso, k8. worked (2 sts dec’d)
Row 2 and all even-numbered rows: Purl. k knit
Row 3, 5, and 7: K2, *yo, k2, cdd, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to last k2tog knit 2 sts together (1 st dec’d)
9 sts, yo, k2, cdd, k2, yo, k2. meas measures
Row 9: K5, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k6; rep from * last 6 sts, sl 1, k1, p purl
psso, k4. p2tog purl 2 sts together (1 st dec’d)
Row 11, 13, and 15: K1, k2tog, *k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, cdd; rep from * patt pattern
to last 8 sts, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, sl 1, k1, psso. psso pass slipped stitch over
Row 16: Purl. rep repeat(ing)
Rep Rows 1-16 for patt. RS right side
s2kp
Garter and Eyelet (multiple of 2 sts) sl slip
Row 1 (RS): Knit. WS wrong side
Row 2: Knit. yo yarn over
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: P1, yo, p2tog; rep from * to last st, p1.
Row 5: Knit.
Row 6: Knit.
Row 7: Knit.
Row 8: P1, *p2tog, yo; rep from * to last st, p1.
Rep Rows 1-8 for patt.
GARMENT
Cast on 102 sts. Work Rows 1-8 of Garter and Eyelet.
Set-up Row: Work Garter and Eyelet over 8 sts, pm, work
Little Buds over 83 sts, pm, work Garter and Eyelet to end.
Work in patt as established, slipping markers as you come to
them until piece meas 59”, ending with a WS row.
Work Rows 1-8 of Garter and Eyelet removing markers on
Row 1.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Block lightly.
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Cathy Payson
www.redheart.com
Honeycomb
skill level easy
finished measurements
Neck: 34" [86cm]
Hem: 45" [114cm]
poncho
Length: 15" [38cm]
Poncho fits most women.
materials
yarn
RED HEART® Boutique Twilight™: 5 balls 9959 Mercury
(7 Jumbo) RED HEART® Boutique Twilight™ Art E829
available in 3.5oz [100g], 59yd [54m] balls
needles
The Honeycomb
US 15 [10mm]
yarn needle, stitch marker
Poncho is one of
gauge
8½ sts = 4" [10cm]; 16 rows = 4" [10cm] in Simple Garter
those fairly quick
Lace Pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size
needles to obtain the gauge.
projects to make
SPECIAL STITCHES for a cherished
P2tog = Purl 2 Stitches Together. Purl 2 sts together
(decrease).
Yfrn = Yarn Forward Round Needle. Bring yarn forward
someone on your
and wrap around needle. It's worked as a yarn over
when worked between a knit stitch and a purl stitch
Christmas gift list.
(increase).
PATTERN STITCH
Simple Garter Lace Pattern (multiple of 4 sts + 2)
All Rows: K2, *yfrn, p2tog, k2; repeat from * to end of
row. Repeat every row.
Notes:
Poncho is worked in rows. The 2 pieces (Front and Back) are
sew together. When casting on, leave a 25"
(64 cm) tail for seaming. When joining Front and Back pieces
together, use the “edge st” for seaming.
PONCHO
Front and Back (make 2 pieces)
Cast on 48 sts.
Knit 1 row on Wrong Side. 17"
Next Row (Right Side): K1 (edge st), work across row in [43 cm]
Simple Garter Lace Pattern to last st, k1 (edge st).
Place stitch marker to mark Right Side of work.
Keeping first and last sts in Stockinette St for edge
stitches, and center 46 sts in Simple Garter Lace
Pattern, continue until piece measures 14½" [37cm]
from cast on edge, ending with a Wrong Side row.
Next Row (Right Side): Knit across row decreasing 12 sts FRONT
evenly spaced—36 sts. 15"
Next Row (Wrong Side): Knit all sts. & [38 cm]
Next Row (Right Side): Bind off all sts leaving a 25" [64cm]
tail to sew side seam. BACK
finishing
Join Front and Back pieces together using yarn needle
and Mattress St. Sew the “edge sts” together creating a
flat, invisible seam. Weave in ends.
abbreviations
yfrn = yarn forward around needle; 22½"
* or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.  [57 cm]
Photos courtesy of Red Heart

Knitting
a Top This! hat
Glenna Harris
These kits have completely charmed me, I con-

fess, and I’m already making a list of the little
folks in my life who will be receiving them as
gifts. They come with enough yarn for a hat
Christmas is almost at our door. Although it's as well as a little topper shaped like a little
a great plan to knit holiday gifts all year long, animal or fun toy.
there's always a person that pops on my Christ- We’ll walk through the steps to make one, using
mas list at the last minute! I'm actually not the grey and pink kitty, and the handsome green
usually one of those people who plans to knit and yellow elephant.
Christmas gifts starting January, but I always try The first step of embarking on any knitting pro-
to do better each year! Socks and hats come ject is to check that you’ve got the right knitting
to mind for small gifts for loved ones, and the needles to work with. If you’re working with a
Top This! hat is the perfect knitted gift if you brand new yarn, the best thing to do is check the
have children on your holiday list. label first. All commercially available yarn labels
If you're a relatively new knitterm hats are an (or “ball bands”) will have a wealth of information
ideal project to help build up some knitting on them, including recommended needle size,
skills beyond the basic knit and purl. Knitting the fiber content (materials that the yarn is made
a hat will help you practice not just casting on of), and washing instructions. In this case, the
and knitting, but knitting in the round and knit- yarn label also contains the hat pattern, on the
ting some basic decreases. These are all great inside.
building blocks for bigger projects. These kits We can see from the fine print here that this
are made with self-striping yarn, which project requires 5.5mm/US #9 needles. Reading
changes color as you knit it – so, even ahead in the pattern instructions inside, we can
though there are stripes in these hats, find out that these are recommended to be a
you never have to stop and change yarn 16''/40cm circular needle as well as double-point-
par t way through. ed needles. Other things we’ll need for this pro-
Children’s hats like these are also often small- ject are things you'll often need on hand almost
er than adult projects, so you can finish them all the time as a knitter, are stitch markers, yarn
faster and feel satisfied. One of these hats took needles for sewing in ends when it’s all finished,
me only 2-3 episodes of Miss Fisher’s Murder and a row counter is optional if you like some help
Mysteries on Netflix – it’s hard to beat that! tracking how many rounds or rows you’ve knitted.
So many animal
figures to
choose from the
Top This! hat kit
collection!
Ahhh, the trusted ball

band. Check it for all
pertinent information
for knitting up the
the zany Top This! hat.

Knitting
with
the
cable
cast on
Hats, in particular, are the perfect projects These are the steps for the cable cast on:
for beginner knitters. They encompass so 1. Start by making a slip knot and placing
many techniques in one little project that it onto the left needle. Make a 2nd stitch
offers relatively immediate satisfaction to knitwise by knitting into the slip knot and
boot! They also make great last minute placing that stitch back onto the left hand
knitted gifts. Let's get started on the needle. You now have 2 sts.
holiday gift list by knitting some children’s 2. Next, insert the needle in between the
hats using the sweet Top This! hat kits. first 2 sts on the left hand needle.
One of the first cast on techniques many 3. Wrap the working yarn around the right
of us learn is the knitted cast on, which is hand needle as you normally would when
a great first step because its steps mimic making a knit stitch.
the knit stitch itself, so you can make the 4. Pull the yarn through the two stitches to
most of all the new skills you're learning the front of the work.
as a new knitter. If you’re new to knitting, 5. Place this new stitch back onto the left
learning a variety of cast on and bind off hand needle, inserting the left hand
techniques is one of the most valuable needle into the front of the stitch (this
steps you can take to expand your “tool twists the stitch around slightly).
box” of skills. Many of us have a favorite 6. Repeat steps 2-5 until you have the
cast on or bind off that we use frequently, number of stitches you need.
so you never know if one of those new Above all, try to keep your cast on a little bit
techniques will become your new favorite! loose – if the stitches are too tight then you
The cable cast on makes a neat edge may end up with a very tight edge that's
that's a good choice for ribbing because hard to slip over your head.
it looks equally neat and tidy no matter
if you’re looking at a “purl side” or “knit
side” of the fabric. It’s also similar to the
knitted cast on which makes it an easy
2nd cast on to learn. You don’t need it just
for cabled knitting, though, so don’t be
fooled by the name!
As we can see in the photos, the cable The photos
cast on is just a little bit different from
the knitted cast on, with the main
demonstrate
difference that we start by inserting
the right needle between the first two
the steps for the
stitches on the left needle, rather than
through the actual first stitch.
cable cast on
The Top This! hat kits recommend starting
with a 16''/40cm circular needle and then
switching to double-pointed needles once
you start decreasing at the top. However, if
you’re knitting a smaller size, you might find
it hard to fit the stitches around the circular
needle, in which case you can start with the
double-pointed needles (above) by dividing
the stitches equally around 3 working needles.
Start with a slip knot, then knit a 2nd stitch using the Use a 4th needle for knitting.
knitted cast on.
Now we’re ready to knit onwards!
Insert your needle between the stitches, not into a stitch.
Larger hat sizes can easily use a 16"/40cm circular needle to

hold all stitches in the round.
Wrap the yarn as if to knit a stitch.
Keep repeating these steps until you have the number of stitches
you need.
Pull the loop through as you would for making a stitch.
For smaller hat sizes you may need to use double-pointed needles.
Arrange your stitches equally among 3 working needles.
Place the stitch onto the left needle, inserting the left needle
through the ‘front’ of the stitch. This turns the stitch a little.
2 ways to knit a hat in the round, which is better?
Have you ever knitted a project “in the 3. Remember to use a stitch marker to
round” before? If you haven’t, a whole mark the beginning of your round.
world of new projects and tools await Knitting pattern instructions will often
you. Many knitters start off working indicate this directly as “place marker”
“flat” projects because it’s an easy way or “pm” as an abbreviation. Keep
to make a plain scarf or small blanket, different colors of stitch markers on
which make nice first projects. However, hand for different uses in the pattern.
knitting a hat in the round is also a great 4. If you’re knitting with double-pointed
project for new knitters. They are small needles, like I’m using for the green
and quick to finish, and also make easy hat in the photo, you can’t place a
gifts. There are more than 2 ways to knit marker at the beginning of the round
a hat in the round, but here are the two since the beginning of the round
more common ones using the sweetest starts in between two of the needles.
Top This! hats (one in pink, and one in Instead, place it after the first stitch
green) to demonstrate. in the round, or clip it to the knitted
fabric itself and adjust its place every
so often as you knit more of the
project.
Knitting in the
5. Double-pointed needles can feel
round requires
either circular
awkward at the beginning, as though
needles or you’re holding too many things at
double-pointed once! But, remember that you’re only
needles. ever working with 2 of the needles at
once, and there will be 2 (or 3) other
needles at rest that are simply holding
the rest of the stitches in the round.
6. Try to keep things steady by resting
Tips to keep in mind when knitting in your 2 working needles on top of the
the round. 2 resting needles on either side. After
1. When starting your first round, make a while you’ll find yourself making this
sure your right hand needle is the one adjustment automatically whenever
that has the working yarn hanging you move from one needle to the
from it. Then, when you knit the first next.
stitch on the left hand needle, you will 7. Most patterns will tell you to work the
close that gap. This is called “joining first few rounds (or rows, if working
to work in the round.” flat) in ribbing or another stitch that
2. A common reminder is to “join to will let the edge lie evenly (instead
work in the round, being careful not of curling up on itself, like stockinette
to twist“. This means to make sure stitch tends to do), and then change
that the cast on row is fully lined up to the pattern stitch for the rest of the
below the needle (as shown below), project. In this case our pattern stitch
rather than twisted around the needle is stockinette stitch (knitting every
(almost like a mobius strip). When round), so we need to count the
you're knitting flat, you don’t need to rounds of stockinette stitch to track
worry about this step, but it is very our progress.
important when knitting in the round.
Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
“join to work in the round, being careful not to twist“
With double-pointed needles, place the marker after the first stitch on the Double-pointed needles can take a bit of practice to get used to.
first needle, to mark the beginning of the round.
You can use a row counter gadget to help count

your rounds (or rows), by turning the dial each time
you finish a round. If you’ve lost count and need
to just count them visually, just remember that one
of those little “V” shapes in the fabric is one stitch.
By counting how many of those “Vs” are stacked
on top of each other, you’ll get your count. Just
remember to always include the round that is on
your needle also. For example, in the picture below,
we can count 6 rounds of the pink yarn have been
knitted, plus the one on the needles so that actually
means we have knitted 7 rounds of pink.
Knitting in the round can be great television
knitting or “transit knitting” while on the go,
especially if you’re using a circular needle and
don’t ever have to worry about dropping a Counting how many rounds you have knitted is easy to do on stockinette stitch.
needle by accident.
For these hats, we’ll knit several rounds of ribbing
to start, then continue in stockinette until it’s time to
work the decreases.
Making decreases
for your knitted hat
The next step to finishing our Top This! hat is to do the simple
stitch decreases needed to shape the crown of the hat, or the
very top of the hat.
For this kit, the decreases are worked as a simple spiral, where
What the top of your hat will look like with all the
finished decreases. the decreases are spaced evenly around each round. You can
see what this looks like in the first photo when it’s all finished.
The first thing you’ll need to do is transfer your stitches from
your circular needle (if you were using one) onto your dou-
ble-pointed needles (DPNs). As you decrease stitches, it will
be harder to fit them onto the fixed circumference of the cir-
cular needle, so even if you start a hat with a circular needle
you’ll also need the DPNs in order to finish it.
The other step you’ll need to do is place stitch markers
Transfer your stitches to double-pointed needles for the around the needles, evenly spaced according to the pattern
crown decreases. instructions. Since we’re using the DPNs at this point, the
gap between 2 DPNs counts as a “marker”. So, we’ve got the
same number of stitches on each needle, and the same num-
ber of stitches in between markers. Now we’re ready to start
the decreases!
There are many different ways to work stitch decreases in
knitting – as with many other techniques! In this case we're
working the “K2tog” decrease as indicated by the pattern in
the kit. This is the most simple decrease, which is simply to
Place stitch markers evenly around the needles as
indicated by the pattern. “knit 2 stitches together.”
Our decrease rounds are simply to work to 2 stitches before
the marker, then work the k2tog. This involves inserting the
right hand (RH) needle through the first 2 stitches on the left
hand (LH) needle (as seen below), and then continue as you
usually would for a knit stitch by pulling the stitch through
and onto the RH needle.
As new knitters, many of us end up working the K2tog by
accident, not noticing that we are knitting 2 stitches together
instead of just one. Then we end up wondering why the stitch
The k2tog: knitting 2 stitches together.
count has changed, and figure out what went wrong. But in
this case we're doing the decreases on purpose!
For these hats this continues for every marker on every round,
until we're left with only 1 stitch between each pair of markers
(as seen below). At this point, your decreases are finished!
And probably the DPNs are starting to feel a little awkward
and wobbly with most of their stitches decreased away.
All that’s left now are the final finishing steps! These simple
stitch decreases are easy to work and get you almost to the
Eventually the markers will be separated by only 1 stitch.
finish line!
Finishing your knitted hat the right way
The crown of your hat after all the decreases are finished.
We’re finally ready to finish up our Top This! hats. Finishing

your knitted hat is the last step, and involves sewing up the
top of the crown, weaving in any other loose ends of yarn,
and in this case, attaching the cute little animal topper that
comes with the kit.
Use a yarn needle to thread the working yarn through the When you’ve completed all the decreases, remove any stitch
remaining stitches.
markers you were using (they’ve finished their job now!) Cut
your working yarn, but leave a long tail of at least 8" if not
more.
Thread the end of the yarn onto a yarn needle, and thread
the needle through the remaining stitches while they're still
on the knitting needle as in the photo. Remove the knitting
needles as the stitches are threaded. When you’ve got all
remaining stitches threaded onto the yarn, pull it snug and if
you wish, thread the yarn through the stitches again for extra
security (next photo below). When you’re satisfied they are
secure, pull the needle through to the inside of the hat and
Sewing up the top.
weave the yarn through a few stitches on the wrong side of
the work. Tie a knot and cut the yarn, leaving a short end.
Now these little cuties are all finished up and ready to be
worn or saved as gifts! If you’re like me and want to keep
up your knitting all year round, but don’t like big projects
taking up space in your lap during the summer, then knitting
hats are a nice way to keep some small projects in the mix. If
you can add to your gift knitting pile then that is almost like
having money in the bank! Finishing your knitted hat is the
last step in this quick and satisfying process.
Don’t forget to attach the fun topper!
How to fix a dropped knit stitch
Glenna Harris
When was the last time you dis-

covered a dropped stitch in your
knitting? If you’re a new knitter
this might be a very stressful
situation! But I can tell you that
as knitter of more than 10 years,
I still drop stitches from time to
time. And, as long as you dis-
cover the dropped stitch within
a few rows, you should be able
to fix it pretty easily.
The first thing to do, once you
The dropped stitch can happen when you least expect it! But it can be easily fixed.
discover the dropped stitch, is
to make sure it doesn’t drop
down any farther. Grab a stitch
marker (or safety pin) and close it
through the live stitch.
Next, you’ll need a crochet hook,
preferably one that's close to the
size of the needles you used to
knit your project. I used a 5.5mm
needle for this Top This! hat, and
didn’t have that exact crochet
hook size nearby so the 4.5mm
hook was the closest size I had
available. This is fine, since you’re
not actually going to be using
Step 1: Secure the live stitch with a stitch marker so it doesn’t drop any further.
it for crochet, just to do a quick
pick-up.
To pick up the dropped stitch,
you’ll need to pick it up several
times, one on top of each oth-
er, since there are several loose
strands there that need to be
corrected. This is actually fairly
simple. Follow these steps:
Step 2: Insert a crochet hook through the front of the stitch.
After securing the stitch and locating
your crochet hook, remove the stitch
marker and then insert the crochet
hook through the stitch as in the
photo.
Next, use the crochet hook to grab
the first loose strand above the
live stitch, and then pull that loop
through the stitch that is still on your
hook. Leave this newly pulled stitch
on the crochet hook, and repeat
those steps over and over again
until you have caught all of the loose
Step 3: Use the crochet hook to grab the loose bar just above the dropped stitch.
strands, one at a time. You’re done!
The line of stitches you’ve just picked
up will probably be a little bit looser
than the original knitted fabric was,
but once you’ve finished the proj-
ect and given it a wash, you’ll never
know the difference.
If you’ve managed to drop two or
three stitches, all right next to each
other, then you can still use this same
process but will need to work one
stitch at a time. It’ll be a little more
painstaking, but can be done.
The alternative, of course, is to sim- Pull that bar through the dropped stitch. Leave the pulled loop on the crochet
ply pull out your knitting as far as hook and repeat the process.
the stitch has dropped, and re-knit
from that point. The choice is yours
about which would be more time
consuming or frustrating! Usually the
crochet hook solution is the faster
choice. Next time you find yourself in
this situation, you’ll know how to fix a
dropped knit stitch!
Place the last pulled-up stitch back on the needle, and you’re done! You’ll never
know the difference
Knitting with cables – C4L
Glenna Harris
A cable needle
is a tool that
every knitter
should have in
their tool kit!
Knitting with
cables – easier
Cable needles are essential tools for knitting cabled stitches!
than it seems!
Cable stitches are among the most All cables have a “direction.” They
popular kinds of stitch patterns out travel either to the left or to the right,
there. You don’t need to look very long depending on which direction the front
before coming across patterns that use stitches move. In the picture above,
cables – socks, hats, scarves, sweaters you can see three sets of 'right leaning'
and mittens are all just as likely to cables on the right, and three sets of “left
show off different kinds of cabled stitch leaning” cables on the left. All of these
patterns. This makes cables an all-year- stitches are worked as knit stitches, and
round kind of technique, and one that is all are worked over 4 stitches in total.
very versatile to know. In a knitting pattern, these would be
Cables are made by manipulating the indicated as C4R for the right leaning
stitches on your row of knitting so that ones (cable four right), and C4L for the
a few stitches switch places with other left leaning ones (cable four left).
stitches next to them on the needle. In the photos below we’ll demonstrate
Essentially, a cable stitch isn’t a new the steps for working a C4L.
kind of stitch, just a rearrangement
of other knit or purl stitches. So, the C4L means we are working over 4
cable needle is used to help with this stitches for the full cable. Typical
'rearrangement'! cables split this full number into two
halves, where one half of the stitches
easier than it seems!

travels in the front of the work. So,
here we’re working with 2 + 2 stitches.

First, take your cable needle and slip
the first 2 stitches onto it from the left
hand needle. This one has a notch in
the middle of the needle to allow these
stitches to settle into the middle and sit
more easily. Right now these stitches
are just hanging out, waiting to be used
again when they are next needed!
The next step is to knit the next 2
stitches as normal (as shown above).
Cable needles are essential tools for knitting cabled stitches! This can feel a bit fidgety with the cable
needle attached to the work, but you’ll
get the hang of it with practice.
These two steps above will be described
in a knitting pattern something along
the lines of “slip 2 sts to cn and hold
in front, k2.” Cable needle is typically
abbreviated as “cn.”
The next and final step is to slip the
stitches on the cable needle back
onto the left hand needle, and then
knit these 2 stitches as normal. You
C4L (left cable over 4 sts) Step 1: Slip 2 sts onto cable needle. could even try knitting the stitches
directly from the cable needle, if you’re
comfortable with it!
And then, you’re done! On the left of
the photo above you can see a close-
up of the C4L cable, and how it leans to
the left. There are a few steps involved
in creating a simple cable like this, but
with practice you will get more quick
at it. Some knitters develop habits like
leaving the cable needle tucked behind
their ear like a pencil, or piercing it
C4L (left cable over 4 sts) Step 2: Knit 2 sts from the left needle through their sweater like a pin, to hold
onto it, ready to grab for the next cable.
In tomorrow’s post will look at the
opposite direction, C4R! Give the C4L a
try if it’s new to you, and see how you
like it. You may find knitting cables with
a cable needle is easier than you think!
C4L (left cable over 4 sts) Step 3: Slip the first 2 stitches back onto the
left hand needle, from the cable needle, then knit them as normal.
Knitting with cables – C4R
The C4R is worked very similarly to Finally, transfer the stitches from
the basic C4L cable – a cable over the cable needle back to the left
4 stitches that leans to the left. hand needle, and then knit those
Cable needles are easy knitting stitches like normal. That’s it!
tools to use! You’ve done a C4R. Hold it up and
Cable needles come in different admire your handiwork.
varieties, but all are essentially a Depending on the pattern you’re
shorter needle that holds a small using, cable stitches might be
number of stitches for a very short written down as ‘back’ or ‘front’
time. Cable stitches are worked by cables instead of ‘right’ or ‘left’.
manipulating traditional knit and This refers to the placement of the
purl stitches, so they don’t create cable needle rather than the visual
any new stitches, they just rear- direction of the cable.
range them. Below, we’ll demon- So, a “C4R” and “C4B” are the
strate the C4R cable. same thing, just as “C4L” and “C4F”
Just like the C4L, because we’re are the same. It’s more typical for
working over 4 stitches, the first contemporary patterns to use the
step is to slip 2 stitches onto the left and right terminology, but
cable needle. Typical cables work there are decades of knitting pat-
with half the stitches at a time (al- terns out there to knit from, so it’s
though that’s not always the case). good to know just in case.
When slipping your stitches, slip Either way, cable needles are easy
them “as if to purl”, in other words, tools to learn to use and I hope
slip them so that you don’t twist you’ll enjoy knitting with cables
the stitches in the process. this coming fall and winter! Stay
The next step is to hold the cable tuned tomorrow for knitting fun!
needle behind the work, as op-
posed to holding it in front of the
work for the C4L. You can see in
the two photos above how this
looks. Again, the first time you do
C4L – C4R combination
this might feel a little awkward, but
that’ll get easier with practice!
The next steps proceed just as we
did with our C4L before – hold the
stitches on the cable needle, then
knit the next 2 stitches from the
left hand needle like normal. The
stitches on the cable needle are
waiting patiently, just held in back
instead of in front.
C4R (right cable over 4 sts) Step 1: Slip first 2 stitches onto a cable needle. C4R (right cable over 4 sts) Step 3: Knit the next 2 stitches as normal.
C4R (right cable over 4 sts) Step 2: Hold the cable needle in back of the C4R (left cable over 4 sts) Step 4: Slip the 2 stitches from the cable needle
work (behind the needles). back onto the left hand needle, to knit as normal.
Beautiful knitwear is
made of the simple art
of knitting cables.
Holding the cable needle behind the work for C4R.
A better one-row buttonhole Glenna Harris
If you’re a knitter who has advanced to
sweaters – whether for adults or children
– you’ve probably encountered the need
for button-holes in your knitting! But-
ton-holes can be tricky to get the hang
of, and there are many different ways to
make them. Trying a new button-hole
technique could make all the difference
for your next cardigan project.
There’s also a huge variety of buttons out
there to choose from. I love the versatile
style of these round ones (pictured left),
each about an inch wide. But these ador-
able owls and lobsters (pictured below)
would be amazing on a little children’s
sweater. They are longer than they are
wide – so choose your button-hole width
based on the narrower length.
Whenever I go shopping for buttons I al-
ways end up coming home with several
different kinds, even if I only need them
for one project at the time! Building up
a button collection of your own is a fun
task, so you’ll eventually be prepared and
ready for different button situations.
There are many different ways to knit a
button-hole. One of the first methods
many of us encounter is a two-row but-
ton-hole method (shown second on that
page), where the knitter first binds off
stitches for the button-hole on the first
row, then on the second row coming back,
casts on new stitches over top of the gap
created by that first bind-off. This is an
easy way to get the hang of button-holes
at first, because all knitters know how to
do at least one basic bind-off and cast-on.
Photos and video by Glenna Harris

An alternative to this is the one-row horizontal but-
ton-hole method, where both of these steps are done on
the same row. The advantage with this technique is that
it creates less of a gape in the button-hole itself, since
both the bind-off and cast-on happen on the same row.
It requires just a little bit more attention, but the skills you
need are very similar.
In the video clip below, I’ll show you how to work the
one-row horizontal buttonhole. It just takes a few min-
utes to learn!
I hope you enjoyed the little clip, and if you’re new to the
one-row button-hole technique, be sure to give it a try!
If it’s still not your favorite technique, be sure and keep
looking around for other methods and see what you like
best. Fall is coming soon, and so is sweater weather, so
we’ll be making a lot of button-holes very soon. Trying a
new technique could make all the difference!
How to work the one-row horizontal buttonhole
Pom-poms
– the cutest knitted accessories, right?
Glenna Harris
Pom-poms are one of the final flourish-

es that can take your finished knitting
to the “next level.” They’re often used as
an accessory on top of a knitted hat, or
at the edge of a mitten cuff. You might
even have seen them attached to the
corners of baby blankets, or the ends
of scarves. These little darlings are very
versatile!
There are a lot of 'low tech' ways to
make them, but if you want that almost
magazine-looking quality, try using
a pom-pom maker. They'll give your
pom-poms a symmetrical, polished
quality that’s hard to beat, and also
Pom poms make come in different sizes for different
pom-pom needs. In the photos, I’m
darling decorations going to show you how it works! The
on their own, and results are hard to beat.
First, gather your materials. You’ll need
the perfect finish a bit of scrap yarn (any weight will
for winter hats and do – I’m using worsted-weight wool to
demonstrate these), your pom-pom
mittens. You just need maker in the size you prefer, and a
these tools and your dull tapestry needle/wool needle for
the smaller sized pom-poms if that’s
favorite scrap yarn! the size you’re making. The pom-pom
makers I’m using in this demonstration
come in 3 sizes that all snap together.
This means you can use one size at a
time, or combine 2 or 3 sizes together
to adjust the size if you wish.
If you’re using the smaller

pom-pom makers, it’s easier
to use a tapestry needle to
thread the yarn through the
smaller hole in the center.
A l l r e a d y? L e t ’s s t a r t o u r p o m - p o m s !
Step 1 Begin with the 2 pom-pom rings facing together with

their ‘flat’ side out. start wrapping your yarn around both of the
rings together, and keep wrapping all the way around.
Step 2 Keep wrapping the yarn until it’s as thick as you want it
1 to be. The more you wrap, the more solid your pom-pom will
be. I recommend wrapping it at least twice around all the way,
but keep wrapping more if you want a really sturdy pom-pom!
Step 3 Once you’ve wrapped the yarn as much as you want to,
hold the rings – which now resemble a “yarn doughnut!” – firm-
ly in the center, and start cutting all around the outside edge of
the rings.
The first time I tried

2 this, I worried the
yarn would simply fall
out of the center of
the ring and that it
wouldn’t work at all.
I was wrong! As long
as you’ve created
enough yarn wraps,
the yarn will simply
rest nestled up all the
3
strands together in
the center.
4
Step 4 Slowly pull the two rings apart, to expose the center of
the little yarn bundle – but be careful not to completely re-
move them. This will look a bit like two jellyfish stuck together.
Step 5 With the center of the yarn bundle exposed, tie 1 or 2
longer strands of yarn around the whole works, and tie a knot
firmly. Now it’s safe to remove the rings!
Step 6 Once you’ve removed the rings, all that’s left to do is
snip away any uneven ends and then give it a “floof” with your 5
fingers, and you’re done! It’s a perfect little pom-pom, ready to
adorn the top of your next winter hat.
If you keep your pom-pom maker handy in your knitting tool-
kit, you’ll be ready to finish your hat and mittens if they call for
pom-poms right away. Or, you can make a few at a time when
you come to the end of a project, as a way to use up small
amounts of extra yarn. Pom-poms make great little decorations
on their own, or strung together to make a garland! Pom-
poms are gorgeous final flourishes to take your knitting to the
next level.
6
Stitch holders are safety nets for your knitting
Glenna Harris
We talked about stitch markers earlier, now we’re

going to take a moment to extol the virtues of
stitch holders. These little life-savers aren’t hard to
use, but we tend to use them while making slightly
more advanced projects, so as you progress in
your knitting skills you’ll find yourself reaching for
them more and more. Stitch holders are safety
nets for your knitting.
Stitch holders come in different sizes, ranging from
just a few inches long to nearly a foot. They’re
a staple of the yarn shop tools display, and so
helpful to use once you start knitting garments
like sweaters. They're designed to do exactly what
you might think – hold stitches aside, securely, for
a portion of your project. (If you needed to put
the whole piece aside for a short while, you would
simply leave it on the needles).
You’ll commonly see pattern directions telling
you to use a stitch holder when you’re starting
the neckline of a sweater while working from the
bottom up. On the sweater pictured above, (which
is the Ravine pullover pattern), you can see the
center of the scoop neckline starts across the
middle cable panel, and on each side just above
that are the rows of decreases that shape the rest
of the scoop. This bottom center of the scoop
is first established by holding the stitches aside,
and then working each side of the sweater front
one side at a time. Once you’ve held the middle
stitches aside, you’re essentially working two
pieces, not just one.
When the sweater is all finished, the collar is
worked by picking up stitches all along the edge
of the neck, and transferring those stitches held
aside back onto your needles so that they can be
worked into the ribbing as pictures. So, once the
sweater is done you can’t really tell that anything
Stitch holders come in many sizes and are was temporarily held aside! It’s all just one step in
designed to securely hold your stitches aside. the process of completing your sweater.
These two photos show what this
looks like on a cabled swatch – I’ve
taken the middle stitches and put
them aside on the stitch holder. At
this point, if it were a “real” sweater,
I would continue working one side
at a time and do some decreases
on each side of the held stitches
to finish shaping the rest of the
neckline.
Another popular place to use a
stitch holder is on the under-arm of
a sweater knitted in the round, or
when needing to hold aside thumb
We’re using this cabled swatch as though it is the front of
stitches on a mitten. This is where it
a neckline, to separate out the middle section of stitches.
helps to have a few different stitch
holder sizes handy, depending on
how many stitches you’re working
with at once.
If you’re absolutely stuck and don’t
have a stitch holder handy, you can
accomplish the same task by using
some “waste yarn” (a bit of extra
yarn you’re not using) or even dental
floss to hold onto the stitches. The
advantage of stitch holders, though,
is the security of being able to snap
them closed! At those times when
you’re working on a large project, it
definitely feels like stitch holders are
safety nets for your knitting.
Simply slip the stitches from the needle onto the stitch
holder, and then lock it closed.

What you should know about
Michelle Nguyen
[ Red Heart
Cutie Pie Yarn
The very first thing
that ran through my
mind when I opened
Red Heart’s Cutie Pie
yarn was ‘omg soft.’
It wasn’t in a clear
enunciated way either;
it was in that muffled
way that only truly soft
yarn would be able to
invoke.
The texture of this yarn takes a couple minutes

to adjust to. When you’re feeling it all wound
up in the ball it's very soft. When you go to
cast on it’s still soft, but the texture likes to hang
onto the needles a little bit. The very first time
I cast on was with bamboo needles, but the
stitches weren’t sliding particularly well. When
I switched to wood needles my knitting was
flowing nicely again. I checked how Cutie Pie
did with metal needles and it went well. The
smoother the needle surface, the easier my
stitching went. Red Heart Cutie Pie Yarn is ‘omgosh so soft.
Snowflake
color work
swatch Playing with
cables using
Cutie Pie
yarns
The chenille fuzziness of Cutie Pie yarn also

means that all your stitches look even. All the
stitches look smooth together rather than
individual stitches being accentuated. If you’re
looking for something to do color work in,
this yarn would be great. If you’re looking for
something to clearly define some cable work
or a textured stitch, I would try something like
Red Heart’s With Love yarn.
The swatch above is made with the colors
Indigo and Cotton. While you can see the
color work perfectly, it is more difficult to
make out individual stitches. I think it makes
any stranded knitting really pop and look
much more realistic. When you’re knitting an
intricate design, it sometimes looks pixelated.
The velvet texture of Cutie Pie yarn makes the
design slightly softer and adds depth to the
picture you’re trying to create.
Cutie Pie is made with 100% polyester and
washing instructions are machine wash warm,
gentle cycle; tumble dry low. It’s the perfect
yarn for baby knits with the ease of washing
and the extreme softness. I tied a couple
knots into my knitting to see if I could make it
uncomfortable but the yarn is just so soft you
can’t even feel where the knots are.
Red Heart’s Cutie Pie yarn is a fantastic yarn
for all things baby, but don’t stop there.
Any garment that is worn close to the skin
would lend itself well to this yarn. Soft,
warm cowls and luxurious slippers would be
particularly coveted.
Photos by Michelle Nguyen

essential tips
4 when knitting
for babies
Michelle Nguyen
Knitting for children, especially babies,

is one of the most addictive kinds of
knitting you can find. Knitting tiny
sweaters and blankets have all the fun
of a regular garment with the added
benefit of taking less time. Plus, they’re
just too cute. However, here are 4 tips
when knitting for babies we knitters
should keep in mind, especially when
knitting for someone else’s little ones
Cutie Pie yarn

in colors
Jelly,
Indigo and
Cotton
Red Heart Cutie Pie Yarn is so soft therefore perfect for knitting for babies. Cutie Pie yarn in colors Cotton, Koala and Splash
1 2 3 4
Have a sense of style Go functional Think color palette Safety
I know this should go You know what every If it isn’t obvious, I’m This is something
without saying, but new parent needs? a huge color person. that can be easily
it’s one thing a lot of Blankets. I was I love all shades and overlooked, but of
gift givers (or makers) recently the hostess will admit to reigning paramount importance.
forget. Just because of a baby shower and myself in when it If knitting a textured
you like the style of didn’t realize, until comes to matters blanket, have a care,
something, doesn’t that moment, how of choosing colors the lacework could
mean everyone else many sheets, blankets, for babies. While get tangled around
will. I know we’re cloths, towels, etc. I might think rich little fingers and toes.
all thinking that this are required for one colors are awesome, Make sure buttons
adorable little sweater small baby. If you’re some mothers might are sewn on securely
is for a baby and the not totally sure if object. If there’s a color and all pom poms
babies don’t have the garment you’re palette for the nursery and bobbles are kept
a sense of style, but looking at knitting a matching blanket will within reason to avoid
mommy and daddy is going to be well be safe. Odds are the choking hazards.
do. If the parents have received, blankets are parents have picked Taking these 4
a really plain sense of always used! colors they like for their tips when knitting
style, chances are, they Wash-ability would child’s room. for babies into
aren’t going to dress also be under the Another good thing consideration will
their little girl in tons of functional headline. If to think about is ensure your lovely
frills and bows. you’re looking to make gender stereotypes. knitted gift is received
an heirloom, hand- It’s more and more and used with joy.
wash only would be common for parents A few well placed
acceptable. If you’re to break the ‘blue is questions could save
looking to make for boys’, ‘pink is for you hurt feelings and
something a parent girls’ color schemes. I frustration. If you’re
would actually use, I know there are strong going to spend hours
would highly suggest feelings on both sides making something
a fiber that is machine of the color-stereotype why not make sure it
washable. line; it would be best meets the stylistic and
to find out if there are safety standards of the
any strong feelings recipient.
either way.
Michelle Nguyen
Hand Knit Snuggle Sack
A snuggle sack isn’t your ordinary
blanket; it’s like swaddling without
the careful wrapping. These snuggle
sacks are becoming more and more
popular over the past couple years
and are an excellent shower gift.
It’s like giving a baby blanket with
significantly less knitting! Here’s how
to make a hand knit snuggle sack…
A trendy baby shower gift

skill level easy
finished measurements 17" x 13"
materials
1 ball Cutie Pie in color Destiny (Color A)
1 ball Cutie Pie in color Splash (Color B)
1 ball Cutie Pie in color Koala (Color C)
1 circular needle US 7 [4.5mm] 16''
1 set double pointed needles US 7
[4.5mm]1 tapestry needle
This pattern is knit in the round with
the yarn held double. I wound the
skeins into two separate balls and
worked from there, but you can also
work from a strand pulled from the
inside and a strand pulled from the
outside. There’s a much greater
chance of tangles, but it can be done.
This pattern is for a large snuggle
sack for 8 to 12 month old, if you’re
attempting to make a newborn size,
subtract 20 stitches and 2" in length
for each color block. In the pattern I’ll
be writing color A, B and C; if you wish
to change the colors simply switch
them out and follow the pattern.
[ Red Heart
Cutie Pie Yarn
Cast on 80 sts in color A, join into
the round, place marker, and knit
in stockinette for 4''. Make the
folded hem. With RS facing, fold
the cast on edge away from you
and hold behind the working nee-
dle. Pick up one stitch from cast
on edge and knit it together with
the next stitch on working needle.
Continue to do this until all the
cast on stitches have been knit. Finished folded hem.
Knit one round plain. The next
round, add 10 stitches evenly
through the stitches on the nee-
dle. If you’re working with 80
stitches, you’ll knit 7 then knit
in front and back of loop. After
increase row is finished, knit in
stockinette until the snuggle sack
is 6'' in total. Switch to color B and
knit in stockinette until this section
is 6'' as well. Finally switch to color
C and continue in stockinette until Finish the snuggle sack by threading yarn onto your The bottom of the snuggle sack
this color block is 5''. tapestry needle then threading the yarn through
your live stitches. Pull tight and weave in the end.
complete with decreases. Ends just
need to be woven in.
Begin the decreases as follows:
Row 1: *K8, k2tog* repeat
Row 2: K all stitches
Row 3: *K7, k2tog* repeat
Row 4: K all stitches
You can’t beat the softness of
Row 5: *K6, k2tog* repeat Red Heart Cutie Pie yarn
Row 6: K all stitches to make this snuggle sack.
Continue in this manner, switching This hand knit snuggle sack is
into double pointed needles when one of the most appreciated
needed, until you reach K1, k2tog. baby knits I’ve ever made.
After completing K1, k2tog, there’s It keeps baby ensconced in
no plain stockinette row, work soft warmth with no danger
K2tog. of little toes peeking out
Cut your working yarn, leaving a and getting cold. There’s no
12'' tail. Thread the tail onto your tucking corners or fussing
tapestry needle and thread the with multiple blankets, just
yarn through the live stitches. Pull one cozy little cocoon.
tight and weave in the end.

Michelle Nguyen
Creative Cabled Cowl

One of the most sought-
after Christmas gifts is a
smashing cabled cowl! A
cowl is a very versatile
accessory that adds
warmth and style to any
wardrobe, so much so that
it's often worn in place
of a necklace. Imagine
knitting one up in an
intricate cabled pattern
using yummy yarn. Here's
a pattern that looks
complicated but is really
very simple. The classic
18'', three-button cowl
is the easiest cable cowl
you'll ever memorize.
the easiest cabled cowl you’ll ever memorize
{
skill level easy
finished measurements 18" x 8"
The texture of
Red Heart’s ‘With Love’ yarn
materials
1 ball of Red Heart's With Love in color lends itself perfectly to the
Iris Creative Cabled Cowl
1 needle US 9 [5.5mm]
1 tapestry needle
Cast on 36 stitches and work in a k1 p1
seed stitch for an inch ending on a wrong
side row. Continue in seed stitch for 4 sts,
place marker, knit row one of the chart
below, place marker and finish last four sts
in seed stitch.
Continue starting with 4 sts in seed stitch
then work the next pattern row.
I would suggest knitting until the cowl is
18'' in length to give you a nice snug fit
to keep you warm on a cold winter day.
If you prefer a looser fitting cowl, do as
many repeats as you feel comfortable with.
When you’re ready to do the buttonholes,
stop the chart after row 8 and re-establish
your seed stitch. Knit half an inch in
seed stitch then place your buttonholes
accordingly.
Row 1: Knit 4 sts in seed stitch pattern,
then bind off three stitches, knit 10 more
sts in seed stitch and bind off three, knit
9 sts in seed stitch pattern, bind off three
and finish last four sts in seed stitch.
Row 2: Continue in seed stitch pattern
until you reach the bound off areas and
cast on two sts using the backwards loop
method.
Work in seed stitch for another half inch This cowl perfectly covers the space your jacket
and bind off. Make sure you re-establish
the seed stitch after the buttonholes leaves open to the unforgiving winter winds. We
properly or your seed stitch will turn into a all have a friend who is always cold, keep them
rib stitch.
warm with this beautiful creative cabled cowl.
Now all you have left to do is sew on
your buttons!

The benefits of knitting with
Red Heart Sashay Fringe yarn
Michelle Nguyen
Red Heart’s Sashay Fringe yarn
is a very interesting and unique
product, so I wanted to talk
about my specific experiences
making the Positive Pink Ruffles
scarf pattern. The ruffle yarn,
without the fur, was very popular
in the not-too-distant past and
as a result there are thousands
of patterns you can make. The
difference is you get a bit of
extra flair when knitting them
with Sashay Fringe. Not only this,
see the benefits of knitting with
Sashay Fringe yarn.
I absolutely love this yarn for
scarves because it’s so easy, but
it looks much more difficult than
it actually is. This is perfect for
someone who is just starting out
and looking for a fun project, but
also for tempting your friends
into knitting! The yarn counts as
a bulky, but you’re just knitting in
the mesh, as seen on the how-to
video.
First thing is to cast on; this can
be really tricky if you’re not sure
what you’re doing with this yarn.
The mesh already has holes in it
so you aren’t doing a long-tail
cast on or anything. You’re using
the holes in that mesh webbing
to cast on. Sashay Fringe doesn’t
have the little rail road track
in the top, so I would suggest
starting at the holes nearer to the
center. This way you won’t see
much of the mesh itself as you’re
knitting and the stitches you have on
your needle are a little more defined.
Sashay your way onto the Fringe of Fashion
There aren’t that many stitches To convert this pillow pattern to a

either, the pattern from the Red knitting pattern find your knitting
Heart website calls for 6 stitches. gauge using Sashay Fringe, lift
Trust me, this is the most difficultup the ruffles to the stitches
part of the whole thing! Once underneath. My gauge was 4
your cast on is done, it's time to stitches in 1", so if my pillow was
get knitting. 22" around, I would have to cast
The scarf knits up really fast, but on 88 stitches to cover that pillow.
in the first few rows you may find This isn’t a proper pattern, just
yourself thinking it’s incredibly some quick and dirty math to get Red Heart Sashay Scarf cast on
ugly. This is normal, it’s like the knitted pillow you want.
knitting lace; it doesn’t look good You’ll might have to keep an eye
until you are closer to the end. on a pillow like that to make sure
With lace that means blocking, it doesn’t migrate to a friend’s
with Sashay Fringe, it means a bit home. It would be a great idea
closer to the end. for covering old pillows that are
One difference between ruffle faded or stained. Furthermore,
yarns and Sashay Fringe that it works up so quickly, you can
I really enjoyed, is the lack make several to give to your
of maintenance while you’re girlfriends for the upcoming
knitting it. With the regular holiday season. Knit it up in their
ruffle yarn you have to smooth favorite color or in the color to
it out as you’re knitting it to get match up with their decor.
a real ‘ruffled’ effect. The fur Knitting a scarf with Sashay Fringe
edge is what you’re looking to isn’t the only thing. With the many
accentuate with this yarn and patterns out there for ruffle yarn,
there’s no need to smooth it out. there’s no end to the accessories
The weight of the fur itself makes you can make, as there are Running your thumb along the inside as you knit
sure the yarn isn’t bunched up several benefits of knitting with makes it open right up
within the knitted folds of the Sashay Fringe yarn. All those
scarf. Closer to the end of the patterns will be brand new again
ball the mesh is folded into the when knit with Sashay Fringe. The
fur, but that is a simple matter little edge of fur brings a totally
of unfolding as you go along. different look to your favorite
If you place your thumb in the patterns.
folded groove, as you move
along the strand it will open up Give it a whirl!
automatically.
The Rows of Ruffles pillow is
something that I would dearly
love to try; I relish in the thought
it will turn out so soft. This
pattern is linked to a crochet
pattern and my crochet skills
leave something to be desired,
so I would knit the whole thing.
Using the holes in the mesh webbing to cast on the The stitches can be seen between my finger and the
Sashay Fringe ruler, that is one row of four stitches.
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In this issue, it is with great

garments, or even blankets and

Knitting in Downton Abbey style

The Lady Mary yarn

The Matthew yarn

• Casting on and binding off I’m excited to be dreaming

Photos by Glenna Harris

Sew side seams. Weave in ends.

The Crawley Vest knitted up in the

P2, K1 Ribbing (multiple of 3 sts) Right Shoulder

Sew side seams. Weave in ends.

Budding Romance Shawl

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These kits have completely charmed me, I con-

Ahhh, the trusted ball

Photos by Glenna Harris

Insert your needle between the stitches, not into a stitch.

Larger hat sizes can easily use a 16"/40cm circular needle to

Wrap the yarn as if to knit a stitch.

Pull the loop through as you would for making a stitch.

“join to work in the round, being careful not to twist“

You can use a row counter gadget to help count

We’re finally ready to finish up our Top This! hats. Finishing

When was the last time you dis-

Step 2: Insert a crochet hook through the front of the stitch.

easier than it seems!

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Photos and video by Glenna Harris

How to work the one-row horizontal buttonhole

Pom-poms are one of the final flourish-

If you’re using the smaller

Step 1 Begin with the 2 pom-pom rings facing together with

The first time I tried

We talked about stitch markers earlier, now we’re

Photos by Glenna Harris

The texture of this yarn takes a couple minutes

The chenille fuzziness of Cutie Pie yarn also

Photos by Michelle Nguyen

Knitting for children, especially babies,

Cutie Pie yarn

A trendy baby shower gift

Photos by Michelle Nguyen

Creative Cabled Cowl

the easiest cabled cowl you’ll ever memorize

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