This issue of Knitting magazine comes with 40 new knits for the season. The Knitting magazine follows the fashion trend for big & oversized garments.

Some Events

• Now – November 02 The colourful world of Kaffe Fassett, The American Museum in Britain, Claverton Manor, Bath
• Now – November 29 A dark cloud over the woolen industry, The National Wool Museum, Wales
• Now – January 2015 Knitwear: Chanel to Westwood, The Fashion and Textile Museum, London
• Now – October 12 Shetland Wool Week
• Now  – October 12 UK Wool Week
• October 08 – 12 The Knitting & Stitching Show, Alexandra Palace, London
• October 10 – 12 Kendal Wool Gathering, Kendal, Cumbria
• October 17 – 18 Glasgow School of Yarn, Mackintosh Church, Queen’s Cross, Glasgow
• October 18 – 19 Bakewell Wool Gathering, Bakewell Agricultural Centre, Derbyshire

Yarn Review

Jeanette Sloan is talking about the newest autumnal yarns

• Rowan Brushed Fleece (65% wool, 30% alpaca, 5% polyamide)
• Wendy Aspire Chunky (80% wool, 20% alpaca)
• Patons Merino Extrafine DK Colour (100% virgin wool)
• Patons Merino Extrafine Big (100% virgin wool)
• Rowan Fazed Tweed (72% wool, 22% alpaca, 6% polyamide)
• Rico Creative Lucky Chunky (75% virgin wool, 25% acrylic)
• Rico Creative Glühwürmchen (54% acrylic, 30% wool, 16% glass fibre)
• Debbie Bliss Roma (70% wool, 30% alpaca)

Knitted Fashion Gallery

This sweater by Sian Brown is knitted in Sirdar Husky Super Chunky (87% acrylic, 13% nylon). Body and sleeves are knitted in a rib pattern. Moss stitch is used for hems and collar. This garment is knitted flat with a raglan shape and oversized sleeves, the collar is knitted on at last. I like the shape of this raglan very much, but I’m afraid wearing it, will be a not so good experience. If you want to substitute the yarn, remember to look for a yarn, which has a great meterage or the garment will much more than only oversized!
Knitable in 5 sizes: 82cm (32′) to 102cm (40′)
Actual measurement: 100cm (39′) to 126cm 49½’)

 

This cabled sweater by Martin Storey is knitted in the new Rowan yarn Brushed Fleece (65% wool, 30% alpaca, 5% polyamide). This chunky and lofty yarn comes in 12 shades. Due to its great meterage (105m/50g) it is producing  beautifully soft and featherweight Autumn/Winter knits.  Swale is knitted flat featuring a raglan shape and a wide neck. The neckband is picked up and knit in a rib pattern. The gorgeous cables are floating from bottom to top on both body and sleeves. This pattern is originally published in Rowan Brushed Fleece featuring 16 designs by Martin Storey in Rowan Brushed Fleece.
Knitable in 5 sizes: 81-86cm (32-34′) to 122-127cm (48-50′)
Actual measurement: 106cm (42′) to 154cm (61′)

 

Debbie Bliss is also featuring a big cable, flowing from the hem to neckband on her jumper, knitted in Debbie Bliss Paloma Tweed (50% alpaca, 30% wool, 14% acrylic, 6% viscose). The jumper is knitted flat from bottom to top. Body and sleeves are joined to form a yoke which is knitted in the round.
Knitable in 7 sizes: 81cm (32′) to 112cm (44′)
Actual measurement: 88cm (34¾’) to 128cm (50½’)

Alison Robson used Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran (100% merino wool) for her heart jumper. It is knitted flat featuring cables and intarsia motifs on front, back and sleeves. Well, what to say about this design. “Don’t wear it, if you are older than 5 years!” Nice cables though.
Knitable in 3 sizes: 86-91cm (34-36′) to 107-112cm (42-44′)
Actual measurement: 127cm (50′) to 147cm (58′)

 

This is a lovely jumper knitted using Sublime Natural Aran (100% wool). This design by Pat Menchini is featuring different cable patterns (one with bobbles), three-quarter drop-shoulder sleeves and a funnel neck. The front neckband is knitted sideways with buttonholes, whereas the stitches for the back neckband are picked up.
Knitable in 5 sizes: 81-86cm (32-34′) to 122-127cm (48-50′)
Actual measurement 101cm (39¾’) to 149cm (58½’)

 

This cape looks very relaxed. It is a really must knit this season. You can wear it all the time. Sian Brown used Sirdar Big Softie (51% wool, 49% acrylic) for this design. Cables with a center bobble, divided by moss stitch panels forms the pattern. It is knitted flat in 3 pieces, which are joined at the shoulders and at the side seams.
Knitable in 3 sizes: 81-86cm (32-34′) to 102-107cm (40-42′)
Actual measurement: 70cm (27½’) to 90cm (35½’)

 

Another jumper, that won’t work. Although a nice idea using a horizontal cable as a yoke it creates more problems than it solves. It creates a puffy shape at the shoulders and you will look like an American football player. If you like that, Jo Allport has used 2 shades of Debbie Bliss Paloma Tweed (50% alpaca, 30% wool, 14% acrylic, 6% viscose) for this garment.
Knitable in 8 sizes: 81cm (32′) to 117cm (46′)
Actual measurement: 93cm (36½’) to 134cm (52¼’)

 

Knitted coats are on trend! And this one is really great. And it is reversible! How fun is that! Linda Parkhouse used King Cole Gypsy Super Chunky (80% acrylic, 20% wool) and a slip stitch pattern for this garment. Only drop of bitterness is the weight of the finished garment (1400-1900g)
Knitable in 6 sizes: 81cm (32′) to 107cm (42′)
Actual measurement: 111cm (43¾’) to 136cm (38½’)

 

Well I would have used other shades of Designer Yarns Choice Aran with Wool (75% polyacryl, 25% wool) than Sian Brown for this poncho. And I would be afraid of the weight (approx. 1000g) of the finished garment. I love the shape and the big turtle neck collar, but hope that the weight of the garment will not stretch it to much.
To fit: One size
Actual measurement wrist to wrist 140cm (55′)

 

Isn’t this cardigan looking cosy? This lovely piece by Erika Knight is knitted using Erika Knight‘s Maxi Wool (100% pure wool) which comes in a range of 15 vibrant shades. This garment is knitted flat showing stockinette stitch and a rib pattern for the front bands and hems.
Knitable in 3 sizes: 81-86cm (32-34′) to 102-107cm (40-42′)
Actual measurement: 106cm (42¾’) to 127cm (50′)

 

Emma Wright has used 2 shades of Sirdar Divine (72% polyester, 28% acrylic) a self striping yarn with a brushed effect for this jumper. It is featuring a easy stitch forming a zigzag openwork pattern. Alternating use of the two shades creates an additional stripe effect.
Knitable in 5 sizes: 81 cm (32′) to 102cm (40′)
Actual measurement: 87,5cm (34½’) to 108cm (42½’)

 

This sweater by Lisa Richardson is featuring to top trends for this season: stripes and dolman sleeves. The body is worked sideways in one piece and divided to form the neck opening. The hems and the collar are picked up and knitted in a rib pattern. It is knitted using 3 shades of Rowan Yarns Lima and 1 shade of Rowan Yarns Lima Colour (84% alpaca, 8% wool, 8% nylon).
Knitable in 5 sizes: 81-86cm (32-34′) to 122-127cm (48-50′)
Actual measurement at welt: 85cm (33′) to 131cm (52′)

 

This lovely Coloured Panel Sweater by Natalie Smart is knitted using 3 shades of Rico Essentials Cashlana DK (80% wool, 20% cashmere). It is knitted using intarsia technique an is featuring raglan shaping. The white stripes are knitted with the garment using a slip stitch pattern.
Knitable in 6 sizes: 81cm (32′) to 107cm (42′)
Actual measurement: 86,5 cm (34′) to 115cm (45¼’)

 

This Boho Top is knitted sideways and joined at the shoulder seams. The sleeves are picked up and knitted in a rib pattern. Sarah Hazell used Loisa Harding’s Noema (75% cotton, 30% acrylic 5% polyamide) yarn for this top. Wrapping the yarn twice round the needle and dropping the extra loop in the next row is forming an openwork pattern.
Measurements: This garment measures approx. 70 cm wide and 70 cm in length. To make the garment shorter, cast on less stitches. To make the garment wider or narrower just work more or less repeats of the main pattern.

 

Le Big Sweater by Pat Menchini is knitted using Stylecraft Life Super Chunky (25% wool, 75% acrylic). Although lovely I would have added some side shaping to make this garment a little bit more fashionable. It is featuring a lovely slip stitch pattern and drop shoulders.
Knitable in 5 sizes: 81-86cm (32-34′) to 117-122cm (46-48′)
Actual measurement: 107cm (42′) to 136cm (53¾’)

 

This top by Amanda Jones is really lovely, but don’t knit the sleeves in this pattern. Use garter stitch only or maybe a sequence of purl and knit rows, but try to avoid this pattern looking not very flattering. This top is knitted in Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran (100% merino wool).
Knitable in 3 sizes: 81-91cm (32-36′) to 107-117cm (40-46′)
Actual measurement: 106cm (42′) to 126cm (49¾’)

 

This crisp looking jumper by Sian Brown is  featuring  coloured circles, which are knitted using intarsia technique. The pattern is printed as a chart for easy knitting. A deep round neck and set-in sleeves completes the design. This jumper is knitted using 5 shades of Sublime Extra Fine Merino (100% extra fine merino).
Knitable in 10 sizes: 81cm (32′) to 127cm (50′)
Actual measurement: 88cm (34¾’) to 133cm (52½’)

 

I love this jumper by Maisie Smith. Isn’t it looking flamboyant? A easy broken rib pattern is used to knit this garment. It is featuring a big tunnel neck and drop shoulder shaping. Maisie Smith used Debbie Bliss‘ Roma yarn (70% wool, 30% alpaca) for this jumper.
Knitable in 3 sizes: 81-86cm (32-34′) to 102-107cm (40-42′)
Actual measurement: 106 cm (41¾’) to 130cm (51¼’)

 

This Man’s Sweater by Phildar is knitted in 3 shades of Phildar Phil Harmony yarn (49% acrylic, 51% wool). Easy going stockinette stich and a round neck makes a design a man would wear.
Knitable in 5 sizes: S to XXL
Actual measurement: 92cm (36′) to 122cm (48′)

 

This sweater by Bergère de France is featuring a lovely cable pattern and an unusual button neck. It is knitted using Bergère de France’ Baltic yarn (60% acrylic, 40% polyamide).
Knitable in 5 sizes: S – XXL
Actual measurement: 92cm (36¼’) to 126cm (49½’)

 

Marie Wallin designed this man’s cardigan in Rowan Yarns super soft Cocoon (80% merino, 20% wool). It is featuring a stunning cable pattern and garter stitch. The front bands are picked up and knitted in a rib pattern. This design is originally published in the new Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 56.
Knitable in 7 sizes: XS – 2XL
Actual measurement: 108cm (21½’) to 140cm (27½’)

 

This High Neck Sweater by Bergère de France is showing a stunning cable pattern on both body and sleeves. It is knitted in Bergère de France Barnoval yarn (40% hemp, 60% combed wool).
Knitable in 5 sizes: S – XXL
Actual measurement: 90 cm (35½’) to 124cm (49′)

 

Knitting Accessories Gallery

Fur is on the catwalk these days. Sarah Hazell used Erika Knight’s Fur Wool (97% wool, 3% nylon) to knit this waistcoat. It is knitted in one piece and the pattern is provided for one size only.

 

This simple striped scarf is knitted using 2 shades of Rowan Yarns Big Wool (100% wool).
Size 184 x 15,5cm (72×6′)

 

Sarah Hatton designed this lovely beanie using Rowan Tweed (100% wool) featuring a stunning cable pattern. This yarn is spun in the UK and incredibly soft. The pattern is written to knit this beanie flat and seam it at the back, but it is easily adjustable for knitting in the round, too.
To fit average size head.

 

Sarah Hazel used self-striping Regia Adventure 6ply and plain Regia 6ply for these long socks. The hem is showing a lovely lace pattern, whereas the rest of the sock is knitted in easy stockinette stitch.
Size: To fit average size feet.

 

Wouldn’t these wrist warmers make a wonderful and luxury gift for Christmas? Jemima Schlee used CashmeRED cashmere (100% cashmere) for this design.

 

This throw by Sarah Hazell is started with a central square. The next panels are picked up an knitted around this center square. A chart is given for placement and sizing of the panels. A lovely idea but I’m in need to get used to the colours of Todd’s Handknits Fantasia Baruffa Bulky (100% wool).
Size: 116 x 256cm (46’x101′)

 

Showing different cable patterns this design by Sarah Hazell is knitted using Rowan Yarns Big Wool (100% wool).
Size: 38 x 38 x 38cm (15x15x15′)

 

Also knitted in Rowan Yarns Big Wool (100% wool) Penny Hill is going for a chevron pattern in this throw.
Size: 120 x 170cm (47×67′)

 

This would make a lovely gift for someone using a Kindle. This cover by Sarah Hazel is showing a nice cable pattern and is knitted using Rooster Almerino DK (50% baby alpaca, 50% merino wool).
Size approx.: 13 x 19cm (5¼x7½’)

 

This felted bobble bag by Caroline Birkett is knitted in a single piece with the strap worked separately. It is knitted using Rowan Big Wool (100% wool) and the new Rowan Big Wool Colour (100% wool). After knitting it is felted in your washing machine.
Size 35 x 25cm (14×10′) at base.

 

Knitting Children’s Gallery

Isn’t this a cute design? Using Purl Alpaca Medium (100% english alpaca) Havana is a design by the yarn company itself. It is showing a lovely cable pattern and will
fit chest : 56-64cm (22-25¼’) or 66-74cm (26-29¼’)
Circumference at bottom edge: 75cm (29½’) or 82cm (32¼’)
Circumference at neck edge: 37cm (14½’) or 40cm (32¼’)
Ages: 3-6 or 7-19 years

 

Kat Goldin designed this striped top using MillaMia 4ply (100% wool) yarn. It is a good design for practicing crochet.
To fit age 6mnt – 8 yrs. (6 sizes are given).
To find this and more creative crochet patterns by Kat Goldin look for Hook, Stich & Give by Kat Goldin. Published by Kyle Books.

 

3 yarns and a slip stitch pattern creates this cute little raglan sweater to fit age 6-9mnths to 4-5yrs (5 sizes). It is knitted using Debbie Bliss’ cashmerino aran (55% merino wool 35% acrylic, 12% cashmere).

 

This cable panel cardigan by Patons is knitted using Patons Diploma Gold (55% wool, 25% acrylic, 20% nylon). It is showing a lovely cable pattern, featuring set-in sleeves and a round neck. The front bands are picked up and knitted in a rib pattern.
Age 4 – 10 years
To fit chest 61cm (24′) to 79cm (31′)

 

This fair-isle jacket by Bergère de France is featuring a zipper closure. It is knitted in Bergère de France Duvetine (73% acrylic, 19% polyamide, 8% polyester).
To fit age 6 – 10 yrs
Actual chest measurement: 72cm (28¼’) to 90cm (35½’). (4 sizes given)

 

Brunhilde the Cow by Jenny Occleshaw is knitted using a 4ply weight yarn. It is originally published in ‘Knitted Miniature Animals’ by Jenny Occleshaw. Published by New Holland Publishers.

 

The Puss in Boots by Sarah Keen is knitted in an DK yarn and originally published in ‘Knitted Fairy Tales’ by Sarah Keen. Published by GMC Publications.

 

Originally published in ‘Animal Hats to Knit’ by Louise Roberts (published by GMC Publications) this hat is knitted in Rowan Creative Focus Worsted (75% wool, 25% alpaca). The pattern is given for a child or and adults heat and is designed for a close fit that covers the top of the ears.

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The next issue of Knitting magazine will be available on October 23 with 21 late fall fashion knits and 5 family knits for Christmas.

All pictures of the patterns above are screenshots from my iPad and my purchased copy of Knitting magazine October 2014.