Knitting abbreviations
The following are the knitting abbrevations used in this book, plus some extra commonly used ones. Special abbreviations are always given within the pattern. alt alternate approx approximately beg begin s ning C contrasting shade of yarn cm centimetre s cn cable needle cont continu e ing dec decreas eHing foil follow s iing g gram s g st garter stitch k every row in inch es inc increas e ing in row instructions k or p into front and back of st to increase one k knit knit up pick up and knit...
Neckbands
When you work the neck trimming on a garment, you will usually have to pick up stitches along the edge of the knitting. The following tips help to create a tidy edging. On a V-neck sweater, a neat appearance is achieved by keeping a single knit stitch up the centre front, on the right side of the work. To do this, pick up an even number of stitches on each side of the V and one at the centre front, so when you work in k 1. p1 rib, this centre stitch will always be a k1. The V is shaped by...
Increasing
The first two increasing techniques given below are usually used near the edges of the knitting for side shaping. All the increases are shown worked on a knit row, but the same simple principles can be applied to a purl row. Knit into the front of the stitch in the usual way. But before slipping the old stitch off the needle, knit into the back of the stitch, forming two stitches on the right needle. j This method is different from a simple increase in that it does not use an existing stitch to...
Slippers make
With 2mm US 0 needles, cast on 22 sts. Starting with a RS row, work in garter st, inc 1 st at each end of first and foil 7 alt rows 38 sts . Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for next row. Dec 1 st at each end of next and foil 7 alt rows, ending with WS facing for next row 22 sts . Cast on 8 sts for heel at beg of next row Inc 1 st at beg of next and foil 7 alt rows, ending with WS facing for next row 38 sts . Cast off 20 sts for foot opening at beg of next row 18 sts . Work 19 rows on these 18...
Buttonhole border
Work to match Button Border, with the addition of 5 5, 6, 6, 7, 7 buttonholes worked to correspond with positions marked for buttons. FOR A GIRL To make a buttonhole On a RS row, rib 3, cast off 2 sts, rib to end then rib back, casting on 2 sts over those cast off on previous row. FOR A BOY To make a buttonhole On a RS row, rib 2, cast off 2 sts, rib to end then rib back, casting on 2 sts over those cast off on previous row. Join ends of Borders at centre back neck.
Sleeves Wsr
With 23Mmm US 2 needles and C, cast on 45 Work in rib as for Back for 5 5, 5, 5, 6, 6 cm 2 2, 2. 2, 21 2, 2V2 in . ending with WS Next row WS Rib 7 7, 8, 5, 4, 5 , M1, rib 15 16, 16, 10, 11, 11 rep from to last 8 8, 9, 6, 5, 6 sts, M1, rib to end 48 50, 52, 56. 58. 60 sts . Starting with a k row, cont in stocking st, shaping sides by inc 1 st at each end of 3rd 3rd, 3rd, 7th, 3rd, 3rd and every foil 7th row to 62 60, 68, 68, 70. 70 sts, then on every foil 8th row until there are 66 70, 76. 80,...
Picking up and knitting stitches
When you pick up and knit along cast-off stitches across the front and back of the neck, knit through both loops. This will avoid loose stitches and ladder-like holes. A shaped edge where decreases have been worked has an alternate long and short stitch. Knit through all loops as required, spacing them evenly, but work twice into long loops for more stitches or omit some of the long loops for less. When picking up and knitting stitches along the straight side of the neck through rows , insert...
Button border 1
With 23Mmm US 2 needles and C, cast on 11 sts. Row 1 RS K2, pi. k1 4 times, k1. Rep these 2 rows until Button Border, when slightly stretched, fits up left front opening edge to top of Neck Border, sewing in place as you go along and ending with WS facing Break off MS and join in C. Cast off in rib. Mark positions for 9 buttons on this Border -first to come 1cm 3 sin up from cast-on edge, last to come in centre of Neck Border, and rem 7 buttons evenly spaced between.
Button border
With 31 4mm US 3 needles, cast on 7 sts. Row 1 RS K2, p1, k1 twice, k1. Row 2 K1, p1 3 times, k1. Rep last 2 rows until Border, when slightly stretched, fits up front opening edge left front for a girl, or right front for a boy , up front slope and across to centre back neck, sewing in place as you go along and ending with RS facing for next row. Cast off. Mark positions for 5 5, 6, 6, 7, 7 buttons on this Border - first to come 1cm 3 sin up from cast-on edge, last to come level with start of...
Yarn specifications and care
The following yarns were used for the projects in this book. A recommended knitting tension is given as a guide to yarn thickness. Always check the yarn label for care instructions before pressing or cleaning your knitting. Wool-mix, lightweight yarn. 55 per cent wool, 25 per cent acrylic and 20 per cent nylon. 50g ball approximately 184m 201yd . 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm 4in measured over stocking stitch using 31Mmm US size 3 needles. Wool-mix, double-knitting weight yarn. 55 per cent...