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The upper part of back piece is worked back and forth using circular needles, top down until the armholes are finished. Stitches are then picked up along each shoulder for the front piece, where you increase for the neck. The two sides of the front a

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1. Using 2 DPNs, cast on 3 sts. 2. K2, then slip the third (last) stitch as if you were working a purl stitch from the left needle onto the right needle. 3. With the wrong (bumpy) side facing, pick up 1 st through the edge of the knitting. 4 sts. 4.

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by Knitting for Olive THE FAMILY-RUN design and yarn brand, Knitting for Olive, is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and has become popular around the world for its contemporary, wearable knits that are designed to flatter female body shapes. This book i

(written instructions) Row 1 (RS): P2, C4F, P1, K1tbl, P1, K4, C4B, C4F, K4, P1, K1tbl, P1, C4B, P2. Row 2 (WS): K2, P4, K1, P1tbl, K1, P16, K1, P1tbl, K1, P4, K2. Row 3: P2, K4, P1, K1tbl, P1, K2, C4B, K4, C4F, K2, P1, K1tbl, P1, K4, P2. Row 4: K2,

From Row 3 onwards, the first stitch of every row should be slipped purlwise with yarn held at the front of the work - this forms a neat slip stitch edging. When working the row before a row with bobbles and a row with bobbles (such as rows 54 and 55

The Almanac Series from The Fibre Co. offers seasonal pattern ideas for knitters, and the new collection for spring-summer has eight breezy pieces inspired by the oceans, which will be ideal for the warmer months ahead. There’s a mix of knitting and

ROWAN’S DESIGN collections for the new spring-summer season are an absolute treat - filled with fresh, floralknits, easy going elegance, and light layers using subtle stitch patterns. Many of Rowan’s best-loved designers appear in the company’s seaso

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FROM THE archives Row 1 (RS): K2, yo, K2tog, yo, K2, K2tog, yo, K3, pm, yo, s2kpo, yo, K1, pm, K2, K2tog, yo, K1, yo, SSK, K5, K2tog, yo, K1, yo, SSK, K5, K2tog, yo, K1, yo, SSK, K2, pm, K1, yo, s2kpo, yo, pm, K3, yo, SSK, K2, yo, SSK, yo, K2. Row 2

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The cushion cover is knitted in rows: the front is knitted as a square. The back is worked in two parts, each worked from the side towards the middle, with a button band on one side and a buttonhole band on the other side. On RS rows knit the chart f

(worked over multiple of 15 sts and 12 rows) Row 1: K2, C3F, K10. Row 2: K10, P1, K4. Row 3: K4, C3F, K8. Row 4: K8, P1, K6. Row 5: K6, C3F, K6. Row 6: K6, P1, K8. Row 7: K8, C3F, K4. Row 8: K4, P1, K10. Row 9: K10, C3F, K2. Row 10: K2, P1, K12. (wor

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FULLING (OR FELTING) is the technique of turning natural fibres into a thick fabric, by exposing them to heat, moisture and agitation. This causes the fibres to mat together and shrink, creating a dense, wind- and water-resistant fabric, making it pe

Using 2.5mm DPNs and yarn B, cast on 68 (76) sts. Join to work in the round, dividing sts evenly over 4 DPNs. Work 10 rnds in K2, P2 ribbing. Change to 3mm needles. Knit 1 rnd, at the same time inc 2 (4) sts evenly spaced around. 70 (80) sts. Knit 1

by Laine Publishing The latest in Laine’s 52 Weeks collections is its most varied yet, offering a huge choice of small, quick-knit projects offering the chance to use up special yarns and try out new techniques. The 52 designs include colourwork mitt

The body of this cardigan is worked in two halves - the Left Front and Left Back are one piece, and the Right Front and Right Back are a second piece. Once completed, they are joined at the centre back using mattress stitch. Take care when joining th

(make both alike) Using 2.25mm circular needles, 60cm long, and yarn A, cast on 64 sts. Pm and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts. Round 1: Knit to end. Rounds 2 to 16: Rep round 1. Round 17: Purl to end. Fasten off yarn A, join