striped top
A simple square neckline, worked with a garter stitch border adds a touch of texture to this short- sleeved jumper filled with fresh summer stripes.
YOU WILL NEED
Sirdar, Snuggly Baby Bamboo (80% bamboo-sourced viscose, 20% wool, 50g/95m) A pair of 3¾mm needles A pair of 4mm needles Stitch holders For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.co.uk
TENSION
Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 22sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list see page 95 PATTERN NOTES It is easier to weave in ends as you go, rather than sew them in later. Stripe sequence is worked in st st as follows: 2 rows Yarn B. 6 rows Yarn A. 2 rows Yarn C. 6 rows Yarn A. BACK
Cast on 106 ( 118: 128: 140) sts using 3 mm needles and Yarn A. Knit 8 rows. Row 1 (RS) K to end. Row 2 K6, P to last 6 sts, K6. Change to Yarn B and cont in stripe sequence from now on. Rep the last 2 rows 7 times more. Change to 4mm needles. Working in st st only, cont in stripe sequence until work measures 37 ( 38:
39: 40) cm ending with a WS row. SHAPE ARMHOLES Inc 1 st at each end of the foll 6 rows. [118 ( 130: 140: 152) sts] ARMHOLE BORDERS Row 1 K to end. Row 2 K6, P to last 6 sts, K6. * Rep the last 2 rows until armhole measures 15 ( 16.5: 17: 18.5) cm from start of armhole shaping. SHAPE NECK Next row (RS) K to end. Next row K6, P29 ( 35: 40: 46), K48, P29 ( 35: 40: 46), K6. Rep the last 2 rows 3 times more. Work each side of neck separately. Next row (RS) K41 ( 47: 52: 58), leave
rem 77 ( 83: 88: 94) sts on holder. Work on 41 ( 47: 52: 58) sts on needle for left side neck as follows:
Next row K6, P to last 6 sts, K6. SHAPE SHOULDER Keeping g st border correct at neck edge cast off 14 ( 16: 17: 19) sts at beg of next and foll RS row. Cast off rem 13 ( 15: 18: 20) sts at beg of next RS row. SHAPE LEFT SHOULDER With RS facing rejoin yarn to 77 ( 83: 88:
94) sts left on holder, cast off centre 36 sts, K to end. Keeping g st border correct at neck edge:
Cast off 14 ( 16: 17: 19) sts at beg of next and foll WS rows.
Cast off rem 13 ( 15: 18: 20) sts at beg of next WS row. FRONT Work same as Back to *. Cont in patt until 24 rows less have been worked to start of neck shaping. SHAPE LEFT NECK Next row (RS) K to end. Next row K6, P29 ( 35: 40: 46), K48, P29 ( 35: 40: 46), K6. Rep the last 2 rows 3 times more. Work each side of neck separately.
Next row (RS) K41 ( 47: 52: 58), leave rem 77 ( 83: 88: 94) sts on holder. Work on 41 ( 47: 52: 58) sts on needle for left side of neck as follows: Next row K6, P to last 6 sts, K6. Next row Knit. Rep last 2 rows 11 more times, then work 1 more WS row. SHAPE LEFT SHOULDER Keeping g st border correct at neck edge: Cast off 14 ( 16: 17: 19) sts at beg of next row and foll RS row.
Cast off rem 13 ( 15: 18: 20) sts at beg of next RS row. With RS facing rejoin yarn to 77 ( 83: 88:
94) sts left on holder, cast off centre 36, K to end. Next row K6, P to last 6 sts, K6. Next row Knit. Rep last 2 rows 11 more times. SHAPE RIGHT NECK AND SHOULDER
Keeping g st border correct at neck edge:
Cast off 14 ( 16: 17: 19) sts at beg of next row and foll WS row.
Cast off rem 13 ( 15: 18: 20) sts at beg of next WS row. MAKING UP Sew shoulder seams. Sew side seams. Block gently to measurements, following any yarn care instructions on the ball band.
beanie
How easy is this handy summer beanie? Perfect for keeping the sun from your head or the chill from your ears, you can knit it in just a few days.
YOU WILL NEED
Sirdar, Snuggly Baby Bamboo (80% bamboo-sourced viscose, 20% wool, 50g/95m). 1 ball of each: Yarn A Cream (131) Yarn B Water Baby (93) Yarn C Chatterbox (94) A set of 3 mm circular needles, 40cm long A set of 4mm circular needles, 40cm long A set of 4mm double-pointed needles A tapestry needle For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.co.uk
TENSION
Yarn used knits as DK to this tension: 20 sts and 30 rounds to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles worked in the round
MEASUREMENTS
To fit a (Small) Med/Large adult head
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list see page 95 PATTERN NOTES It is easier to weave in ends as you go, rather than sew in later. You may have to change to double- pointed needles as the hat gets smaller. Stripe sequence is worked in st st as follows: 2 rounds Yarn B. 6 rounds Yarn A. 2 rounds Yarn C. 6 rounds Yarn A. HAT
Cast on 90 ( 105) sts using 3 mm circular needles and Yarn A. Place marker and join to knit in the round, being careful not to twist your work. Remember to slip the marker on each round. K 6 rounds. P 1 round. Change to 4mm circular needles. Change to Yarn B and cont in stripe sequence from now on until hat measures 14 ( cm. 17) SHAPE TOP
Round 1 *K2tog, K13 ( 15); rep from * to end of round. [84 ( 96) sts] Round 2 Patt without shaping. Round 3 *K2tog, K12 (14); rep from * to end of round. [78 ( 90) sts] Round 4 Patt without shaping. Round 5 *K2tog, K11 ( 13); rep from * to end of round. [72 ( 84) sts]