Morag by Judy Furlong
January 7, 2015 07:00
A while ago The Knitter Magazine 79 arrived on my iPad. This issue comes with 14 patterns. Modern classics with colourwork and cables for your winter wardrobe.
Meet Gudrun Johnston, the passionate designer, who brings back Shetland knitting traditions to modern audience.
Designer Susan Crawford talks about her new life as a sheep farmer in the guest column.
Meet Wool & The Gang on their mission to get young people excited about knitting.
Learn how wraps short rows are used for creating a neat shaping in the Masterclass.
Lets now have a look at the designs featured in this issue of The Knitter magazine.
Morag by Judy Furlong
This cardigan is showing both tartan and fair-isle patterns. The tartan pattern is worked in a combination of intarsia and stranded knitting, whereas the fair-isle pattern – well what a shock – is using fair-isle technique. Judy Furlong has designed this stunning piece using New Lanark Donegal Silk Tweed DK (DK weight, 90% wool, 10% silk) and New Lanark Heather Blends DK (DK weight, 100 % wool).
Knitable in 4 sizes to fit bust from 71-86cm (28-34′) to 133-147cm (52-54′).
Actual bust 100,5 – 160,5cm (39½ – 63¼’)
Morag by Judy Furlong
Fielding by Emma Vining
Cables on front and back meets stockinette stitch (and a single twist) on sleeves. Fielding by Emma Vining is shown here in Fyberspates Scrumptious Aran (Aran-weight, 55% merino, 45% silk) in shade Rose Pink 408.
Knitable in 5 sizes to fit bust from 81-87cm (32-34′) to 122-127cm (48-50′).
Actual bust 89 – 129cm (35 – 50¾’)
Fielding by Emma Vining
Skomer by Martin Storey
This stunning wrap by Martin Storey is knitted using the new Rowan Brushed Fleece (Chunky weight, 65% wool, 30% alpaca, 5% polyamide). This pattern is originally published in Rowan Brushed Fleece, a brochure featuring 16 feather light designs for women and men by Martin Storey. Skomer is showing two different cables.
Size: 85,5cm width (34′) x 200cm (79′) length.
Skomer by Martin Storey
Cotswold by Katya Frankel
This sweater by Katya Frankel is knitted in the round, using short rows to add length to the back. The yoke is also knitted back and forth to raise the back neck of this design. Shown here in Malabrigo Worsted (Aran weight; 100% merino wool).
Knitable in 7 sizes to fit bust from 77,5cm (33½’) to 128,5cm (50½’).
Actual bust 80 – 131cm (31½ – 51½’)
Cotswold by Katya Frankel
Ginette by Bergère de France
This dress is knitted top-down. First the yoke is knitted using short-row shaping, then stitches for front and back are picked up from the yoke and knitted. Ginette is knitted holding one strand of Bergère de France Sirène (Laceweigth, 100% polyamide) and Bergère de France Pure Douceur (Aran weight, 58% superkid mohair, 37% polyamide, 5% wool) together throughout.
Knitable in 4 sizes to fit bust from 91cm (36′) to 122cm (48′).
Actual bust 104 – 130cm (41 – 51′)
Butterfly Tam by Mary Henderson
Mary Henderson designed this beautiful tam using Rowan Felted Tweed (DK weight, 50% merino wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose)
To fit head circumference 53 – 62cm (21 – 24½’).
Butterfly Tam by Mary Henderson
Eudora by Lisa Richardson
Lisa Richardson designed this adaptation of a classic denim shirt exclusive for The Knitter magazine. It is showing an all-over lace pattern and plain knitted hems, cuffs and buttonbands in a contrasting colour of Rowan Cotton Glacé. The colour Blue is the key trend for this summer. So start to knit this stunning design.
Knitable in 10 sizes to fit bust from 81cm (32′) to 127cm (50′).
Actual bust 90 – 137cm (35½ – 54′)
Eudora by Lisa Richardson
Snøfnugg by Juliet Bernard
This lovely scarf showing a snowflake fair-isle pattern is knitted in the round. Juliet Bernard has used Kauni Effektgarn (Baby/Sport weight, 100% wool).
Size 204cm long x 12cm wide (80 x 4¾’)
Trailing Flowers by Clare Devine
These socks created by Clare Devine are showing a twisted rib and lace rib pattern and are knitted from cuff to toe, but the pattern placement differs. Shown here in Fyberspates Vivacious 4ply (4ply weight, 100% superwash merino).
To fit foot circumference 21 – 26cm (8¼ – 10¼’).
Miss Margot by Elizabeth Lovick
This wrap for little ladies by Elizabeth Lovick is knitted using Brown Sheep Wildfoote Luxury Sock (4ply weight, 75% wool, 25% nylon).
Knitable in 10 sizes to fit chest from 43cm (17′) to 64cm (25′).
Actual chest 46 – 64cm (18 – 25¼’)
Guillaume by Bergère de France
This men’s sweater was also published in The Knitting Magazine.
Decorative Border Cardigan by Kiyomi Burgin
This lovely cardigan with a fair-isle border is designed by Kiyomi Burgin. The body is worked in one piece and divided at the armholes. Shown here in Mirasol Sulka (Chunky weight, 60% merino wool, 20% silk, 20% alpaca).
Knitable in 5 sizes to fit bust from 78cm (30¼’) to 118cm (46½’).
Actual chest 84 – 124,5cm (33 – 49′)
Reindeer Runner by Dee Hardwicke
These beautiful table clothes are designed by Dee Hardwicke using Rowan Fine Tweed. The table runner is showing a reindeer motif, whereas the coasters are repeating the dividing checkerboard motif of the Reindeer Runner.
Size
Runner: Approx. 30cm wide x 180cm long 12 x 70¾’)
Coasters: Approx. 10cm x 10cm (4 x 4′)
Tile Coasters by Dee Hardwicke
These designs by Dee are taken from her ‘Little Colour Knits’ published by Rowan.
The next issue of The Knitter will be on sale January 6. It will feature exclusive designs from Anniken Allis, Sasha Kagan, Mary Henderson, Sarah Hatton, Katya Frankel … and more. And you will get a free children’s classic collection.
Posted by knittingkonrad
Categories: Brushed Fleece, Cotton Glacé, Felted Tweed, Fine Tweed, Rowan
Tags: bergere de france, brown sheep company, clare devine, dee hardwicke, elizabeth lovick, emma vining, fyberspates, jody furlong, juliet bernard, katya frankel, kauni, kiyomi burgin, lisa richardson, malabrigo, Martin Storey, mary henderson, mirasol, new lanark, Rowan, rowan yarns
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Absolutely great!!!
By sdande on January 7, 2015 at 22:46
I love the colours in that tam! Felted tweed is one of my favourite yarns
By Sue on January 28, 2015 at 18:50