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WELCOME
Welcome...
…to the Romantic Ramble issue of Knit Now!
This issue is full of beautiful stitchwork,
gorgeous colour and perfect summer knitwear.
The Ismini top (on our cover) in buttercup
yellow is the perfect boho garment – see page
11; you could try Helen Metcalfe’s stunningly
intricate cardigan in cornflower blue (page 28);
and the coral kimono-style cardigan on page 38
will brighten up any summer outfit and works
brilliantly as a mindful knit.
We also have lots of fun knits for you to get on
your needles. How about the sunrise cushion
in stylish yellow and grey (page 46)? Or a Kaffe
7 Fassett wrap to flex your colourwork muscles (page 42)? There’s even a Princess
and her Frog on page 48 for fans of cute toys! And of course, we have lots of tips,
tricks and expert guides, from finishing hacks to knitting lace.
I’m sad to say this is my last issue of Knit Now. It’s been an incredible year,
but now it’s time for me to hand over to Kayleigh Hooton, formerly our Chief
Sub-Editor, and most importantly, a HUGE knitting fan. Turn to page 82 to meet
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We talk to Skein and the Stitch Your knitting queries, answered
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What’s going on in your
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Essential knitting knowledge
80 Coming Next Issue
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NEW
Magazine 71
Magazine 71 from Rowan is the only
pattern book you will need to completely
Here’s our guide to what’s reinvent your wardrobe. Featured in this
magazine is the incredible Diamond
exciting in knitting right now Stripe pattern from legendary designer
Kaffe Fassett. In true Kaffe style, this
vest is an eclectic mix of colours brining
to life the uniform diamond pattern.
Designed in Rowan Cotton
Glacé, this vest would look
stylish over a lose fitted shirt
or perhaps over the top of a
block-colour dress.
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CUTE CRITTERS
Create your own creature collection with Pretty Little
Things issue 25 Minibeasts. This fabulous collection
features a knitting, crochet and sewing pattern
that allow you to craft your own adorable critters to
add character to your home and garden – no nets,
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ladybird purse, ideal for keeping hold of loose change
and looking super cute! Pick up your copy and get
crafting these fun projects.
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Find this Kaffe Fassett
pattern on page 42!
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Ask the
EXPERTS
Whatever your dilemma, our team of experts is here to help!
This issue, we advise on Fair Isle and summer yarns
Trinny asks:
Susie asks:
This summer jumper
“I knitted a sweater for my
“I’m planning for a summer holiday is in 100% cotton yarn
sister but it turns out that
and need some yarn suitable for hot – coming up in
weather. I know cotton is a good choice Knit Now issue 144! we’ve got rather different
length arms and it’s way too
but are there other options?”
short for her. It’s a simple
Tricia says… stocking stitch sweater with
bottom up sleeves and a
Cotton is certainly ribbed cuff. Can I do anything
a light, breathable, to lengthen the sleeves
easy-care yarn and without taking the whole
great for summer thing apart?”
knits. Other yarns Jo says…
to look for include
bamboo, linen and
If you have
viscose (also referred to as rayon/
some yarn
Tencel or under other brand names).
left and, as
Soy is a lightweight yarn for summer,
the pattern
as is silk. Don’t discount wool though
is a simple
– it’s warm in winter but, being a
stocking
breathable fibre, finer wools are
stitch, you
also surprisingly good for lightweight
should be
summer knits (and will take you into
able to snip
cooler evenings on the beach!).
the knitting with a pair of
sharp scissors at the top of
Bea asks:
the cuff (where it goes from
Of Night and Light vest
“I was so pleased to finish my first ever Fair Isle the rib to the main fabric).
by Kath Andrews,
project but I’ve noticed a mistake right in the Carefully unpick the first row
Knit Now issue 134
middle of the back. It’s just a few stitches and of stitches in the main fabric
my friend says no one will notice but I will! Is and place them on a needle
there anything I can do?” (if you’ve seamed the fabric
or knitted in the round, use
Jayne says... a circular for this). Set aside
the cuff section as you won’t
Firstly, congratulations need it.
on your first colourwork
knit! Secondly, yes, you Rejoin the yarn at the edge
can correct it! Where where you started unpicking,
you need to correct being careful to check the
a small number of number of stitches. Continue
stitches you can use knitting on the stitches on
a technique called your needle until your work
duplicate stitch (also is long enough (allowing for
called Swiss darning). Essentially, you cover the the length of the cuff). Swap
incorrect stitch with yarn in the correct colour to smaller needles if required
by sewing over the top of it, following the lines and complete the cuff. Cast
of the original stitch. There’s no need to unpick off, not too tightly. Repeat for
the work and, done properly, it should be barely the second sleeve.
visible. Have a look at the tutorial at
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Pattern on
page 74!
Lori asks…
What cast-on method
would you recommend for
a lace shawl?
K nitting teacher
Debbie says...
With lace projects, what
is often needed is a very
fine, almost invisible cast-
on; my preferred cast-on is
the backwards loop. The
Step 1: Make a slipknot and Step 2: Holding the needle in Step 3: Where the yarn loops
backwards loop cast-on
place it on the needle. the RH and the working yarn over the thumb, insert the RH
uses a single needle and is
(attached to the ball) in the LH, needle from front to back under
suitable for soft edgings and
bring the left thumb (or index the front of the loop and over
lacy articles where a light,
finger if preferred), behind, the top of the back of the loop.
understated edge is needed.
under the yarn and forward,
It also forms the basis of
looping it over the thumb.
some other methods, for
example, a tubular cast-on.
Top tips
The first row of this cast
on does not form complete
stitches and it can be a little
tricky to work the first row so
check the number of stitches
after the first row to ensure
none have been dropped.
Step 4: Carefully draw the Step 5: Repeat steps 1-4 until Step 6: As you can see, the
If your cast-on edge is always loop tight. desired number of stitches finished edge (worked in yellow
too tight, try going up a have been made. here to make it easy to see), is
needle size for the cast on
nice and smooth. It stretches
row only. Likewise, if it HAPPY TO HELP!
gently without leaving any
is too loose, try a size
Find more handy holes and is even and very
smaller needle.
step-by-step guides at unobtrusive (when worked in
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the knitting!).
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