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Textured Vest Or Plain Vest
With 3.75mm needles cast on 99 (110, 121, 132, 144) sts. Row 1: RS - K0 (1, 2, 3, 0); *k2, (p1, k1) twice, p1, k2; rep from * to last 0 (1, 2, 3, 0) sts, k0 (1, 2, 3, 0). Row 2: WS - P0 (1, 2, 3, 0); *p2, (k1, p1) twice, k1, p2; rep from * to last 0
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Armings And Leggings
*2 rounds Col A; 2 rounds Col B; Repeat from *. Work in col sequence throughout. Using 4.50mm needles and Col A, loosely cast on 52 sts. Divide onto 3 needles (18 sts, 16 sts, 18 sts). Round 1: Rib Band *K2 tbl, P2, rep from * to end. Rep this round
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Striped Pinafore Dress And Hat
Using A and 4.00mm needles, cast on 76 (82, 88, 94, 100) sts. Working in g st (every row knit), knit 3 rows. Continue in stripe pattern as follows: Row 1: Knit A. Row 2: Purl A. Row 3: Knit A. Row 4: Purl A. Row 5: Knit B. Row 6: Knit B. Row 7: Knit
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Somerville Sweater
Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 86(92, 102, 110)sts. Work 3cm st st, ending on a WS row. Change to 5.00mm needles. Cont working in st st until bodice length (incl band) measures 34cm, ending on a WS row. RS - Cast off 3 sts at beg next 2 rows. Next Row
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Cotton Socks
Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 25 sts and work 46 rows in K1, P1 rib. Change to St st, and work 52 rows, ending on a WS row. Work in short rows, turning after stated number of sts, leaving rem sts at end of needle. K23, P21, K19, P17, K15, P13. Next r
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Crochet Cardigans And Sweater
Using 4.50mm hook and M make 21 (24, 25, 28, 29, 32) ch loosely. Foundation Row: WS – 1 dc into 3rd ch from hook (the 2 ch before this dc stands for first dc), 1 dc into each rem ch, make 2 ch to turn, 20 (23, 24, 27, 28, 31) dc, turn. Patt row: The
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Ripple Cardigan
The Ripple Cardigan is worked on large (6.00mm) needles and is quick to knit and very lightweight, with only four or five balls of yarn. The garment is knitted from the bottom up and worked onto a yoke at the top. The model pictured is size A (size 8
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Easy Raglan Sweater
With 4.00mm needles cast on 98 (104, 110, 116, 122, 128, 134) sts. Row 1: RS – P2; *k4, p2; rep from * to end. Row 2: K2; *p4, k2; rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows until piece measures 6cm from beg, end with a WS row. Cont in Stst until piece measu
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Chelsea Scarf
Cast on 48 stitches. Row 1: K3, *P2, K6, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, P2, K3 Row 2: P3, * K2, P6, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, K2, P3 These 2 rows form rib pattern. Continue in rib pattern until work measures 145cm from the beginning (or le
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Bliss Cowl
Using 6.00mm needles cast on 41 stitches. Row 1: K1, * yfwd, K2 tog repeat from * to end of row. Row 2: Purl. These 2 rows form an oblique pattern. Work in pattern for 80 cm ending with a purl row. Cast off loosely. Using a flat seam sew cast off edg
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Katia Easy Crocheted Hat
NOTE: Hat is worked in rows: begin each row with 3ch and end each row with a slip st in beg ch3, then turn to begin new row. Before beginning cut 9m of yarn for pom-pom, then work hat until yarn is almost finished. Wrap the yarn around your fingers
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Justin Skirt
Row 1: RS - Knit Row 2: Knit Row 3: K1 * k1, yfrn2, [k1, yfrn] twice, k6, [k1, yfrn] twice, k1, yfrn2; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 4: Knit, dropping yfrn’s off needle. Row 5: Knit Row 6: Knit Row 7: K1 * k3, [k1, yfrn] twice, [k1, yfrn2] twice, [k
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Hoodie Jacket
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 71 (77, 83, 89, 95) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Last 2 rows form rib. Work a further 10 (12, 12, 14, 14) rows rib. Change to 4.00mm needles. Work in stocki
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Twisted Rib Beanie And Border Detail Scarf
Using 5.00mm needles, cast on 97 (107) sts. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows once, then 1st row once. Row 6: Rib 2, (M1P, rib 2) 10 (0) times, (M1P, rib 3) 25 (35) times. 132 (142
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One Easy Hat
With 4.00mm needles, cast on 79 (83, 87, 91) sts. Row 1: RS - *K2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k2, p1. Row 2: WS - *K2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k2, p1. Rep last 2 rows 3 (3, 4, 4) times more. Change to 4.50mm needles. Cont in patt until piece
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Jumper With Front Cables
Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 74 (78, 86, 94, 102) sts. Row 1: K0 (2, 2, 2, 0), * P2, K2, rep from * to last 2 (0, 0, 0, 2) sts, P2 (0, 0, 0, 2). Row 2: P0 (2, 2, 2, 0), * K2, P2, rep from * to last 2 (0, 0, 0, 2) sts, K2 (0, 0, 0, 2). Rep last 2 row
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Cropped Lace Jacket
With 4.00mm needles, cast on 91 (97, 103, 109, 115, 121) sts. Row 1: RS - K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1. Row 3: P1; *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Row 4: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Rep these 4 rows on
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Neck Warmer And Hat
Using 12.00mm needles, cast on 46 sts. Rib Row 1: K2, *P2, K2, rept from * to end. Row 2: P2, *K2, P2, rept from * to end. Row 3: As 1st row. Row 1: **RS - K3, P2, *P2, K8, P2, rept from * to last 5 sts, P2, K3. Row 2 and every foll WS row: Purl. Row
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Cabled Blanket
Using 5.00mm needles, loosely cast on 132 sts. Row 1: K3, * P2, K2, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: P3, * K2, P2, rep from * to last st, P1. Rep 1st and 2nd rows twice, then 1st row once. Row 8: Inc in each of first 4 sts, * rib 1, inc in each of n
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Little Cotton Hat
Using 4.50mm needles and col A, cast on 85 sts. Work 4 rows garter st (knit all rows). Change to 5.00mm needles. Cont working in st st, beg with a knit row, work 8 cm. ** Shape top Row 1: (RS) K2, k2tog, (k17, k3tog tbl) 3 times, k17, k2tog tbl, k2 [
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Sideways Jacket
Body is worked from cuff to cuff. With 4.00mm needles, cast on 29 (31, 33, 35, 37) sts. Garter Stitch (= k every row) for 8 (8, 10, 12, 12) rows. Change to 4.50mm needles. Cont in Stst and inc 1 st each end next row then every 7th row to 37 (39, 43,
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Mitered Square Blanket
Colour Repeat sequenceRow 1 Col ARow 2 Col BRow 3 Col CRepeat these three colours throughout. The diagonal line on each square is called a miter. This is created by decreasing one stitch in the centre of each row. A marker is placed after each decrea
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Capelet
Using 12.00mm needles, cast on 92 sts. Row 1: K3, *P2, K2, rept from * to last 3sts, K3. Row 2: P3, *K2, P2, rept from * to last 3sts, P3. Repeat the last two rows 6 times more. Row 1: P2,*P2, (K2, P1) 5 times, P1*, P5, rept from * to*once, P6, rept
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Cabled Cowl
Using 12.00mm needles and 2 strands of yarn tog, cast on 36 sts. Note – To keep edges neat when starting new balls of yarn, join yarn 4 sts in from side edge. This way ends can be woven vertically through work and not along the edge. Row 1: Sl 1 (p
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Glossary
Plastic-head pins are useful for checking tension and blocking out items. Pins with coloured heads are best because they do not get lost in your work. A row counter is helpful for keeping track of rows worked, particularly where increases, decreases
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Spring Fling Bias Cowl
Using some scrap yarn and a crochet hook, provisional cast on 70 Stitches. Row 1: RS - K1, Kfb, K to last 3 st, K2tog, K1. Row 2: WS – Purl. Repeat these 2 rows until cowl is desired length. For variation, randomly throughout knitting, insert the fo
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Hexagon Mitts
With 2.50mm hook and C2, make 4ch and join with a sl st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1: 1ch, 12dc in ring, using C1, sl st in first dc. Break off C2. Round 2: 2ch, (1tr, 1ch, cluster) in same place as sl st, 2ch, miss 1dc, * (cluster, 1ch, clust
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Child’s Textured Cardigan
Using 3.00mm needles, cast on 75 (81, 87, 93, 105) sts. Beg Band Patt Row 1: K3, * P3, K3, rep from * to end. Row 2: P1, * K1, P1, rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows 6 (6, 6, 8, 8) times, inc 2 (2, 4, 4, 0) sts evenly across last row. 77 (83, 91, 97,
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Linier Top
12 Row Pattern Row 1 -10: Knit in stocking stitch. (Knit all right side rows and purl all wrong side rows) Row 11: WS - *Knit 1, yarn over* repeat from * to * until last stitch, knit 1. Row 12: RS - *Purl 1, drop yarn over* repeat from * to * until
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SHORT SLEEVE JACKET & HAT
Row 1: RS - K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Rep these rows for Moss Stitch throughout. With 3.50mm needles cast on 49 (55, 61, 67) sts. Row 1: RS - K1; *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2: *K1, p1; rep from *
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