BOOKS & PATTERNS
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Visit product page →For years I have dreamed of my ultimate Christmas jumper and never found a suitable pattern. When I was given the opportunity to enter the hand knit Christmas jumper contest on Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas, I began designing and knitting furiously.
This jumper has a more vintage fit with its cropped body. The stripes and colourwork add a bit of whimsy and fun. As the jumper is worked in Aran weight, it also a relatively quick knit. This jumper is knit in the round from the bottom up. Sleeves are knitted first and set aside, then the body. The sleeves are then joined to the body and the yoke is worked in the round to completion.
This is a PDF pattern that will be emailed to you. Or if you would like the pattern added to your Ravelry library, please provide your Ravelry Username in the 'order notes.'
Materials
MC (Main body): Ginger’s Hand Dyed Masham Mayhem Aran ‘Part of Your World’ (Aran weight; 75% British Bluefaced Leicester 25% British Masham; 160metres / 175yards per 100gram skein) x 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins
CC1 (Stripes): Ginger’s Hand Dyed Sheepish Aran ‘Poison Apple’ (Aran weight; 100% British Bluefaced Leicester; 166metres / 182yards per 100gram skein) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skeins
CC2 (Yoke background): West Yorkshire Spinners 100% Bluefaced Leicester Aran ‘Ecru’ (Aran weight; 100% British Bluefaced Leicester; 166metres / 182yards per 100gram skein) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skein
CC3 (Trees): Marta’s Mist Mohair ‘Ivy Green’ (Fingering weight; 80% Kid Mohair / 20% Nylon; 189metres / 207yards per 50gram skein) x 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins (3 strands held together)
CC4 (Bobbles): Marta’s Mist Mohair ‘Cherry Red’ (Fingering weight; 80% Kid Mohair / 20% Nylon; 189metres / 207yards per 50gram skein) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) skein (3 strands held together)
Yardage used (includes 15% security)
MC: 506 (546, 585, 631, 664, 706)metres / 553 (597, 640, 690, 726, 772)yards
CC1: 122 (132, 142, 153, 161, 171)metres / 134 (145, 155, 167, 176, 187) yards
CC2: 106 (115, 123, 133, 140, 149)metres / 116 (126, 135, 145, 153, 163) yards
CC3: 201 (217, 233, 251, 264, 281)metres / 220 (238, 255, 274, 289, 307)yards
CC4: 101 (109, 117, 126, 133, 141)metres / 111 (119, 128, 138, 145, 154)yards
4.5mm circular / US 7 circular needle 60cm / 24in (80cm / 32in) in length
4.5mmm circular / US 7 circular needle 80cm / 32in in length for magic loop or DPNs
4 stitch markers (different colour markers will help to keep track of decreases)
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn (smooth cotton recommended)
Gauge
18 sts and 27 rnds over 10cm / 4in of stocking stitch worked in the rnd and blocked, using 4.5mm / US 7 needles
19 sts and 27 rnds over 10cm / 4in of 1x1 colourwork ribbing worked in the rnd and blocked, using 4.5mm / US 7 needles
Sizes
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)This sweater has been designed to fit with between 2.5-5cm (1-2in) negative ease. The sample is shown in Size 2 on a model with a 89cm (35in) bust. The sweater can be worn with zero ease or a little positive ease for a more casual or boxy look.
Following are the finished bust measurements
Size 1: 31inches
Size 2: 33.25inches
Size 3: 36inches
Size 4: 38.25inches
Size 5: 40 inches
Size 6: 42.25inchesPlease refer to the schematic for full measurement details so you can choose the best size for you.
All images © Emily Wessel.
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Visit product page →On sale from 28 February.
The Botanical Issue.
Bursting forth this spring, our botanical-inspired issue sees our designers looking to flora for the seed of their ideas. Issue 28 is budding with your next ‘must make’ projects, and it features no less that three gorgeous crochet patterns.
In addition to the patterns, there is a lovely lineup of other verdant thoughts for you – Anna Maltz’s musings on plant-based fibres, Rebecca Lawrence’s method for botanical-infused gin, and Paula Goosen’s tutorial for making your own floral lotion bars.
Wherever your crafty pursuits take you this spring, this issue goes some way to helping your creativity flourish, and maybe even flower.
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Sold outVisit product page →Official release date of 15 February.
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Visit product page →This is the final instalment in the Neighbourhood Sheep Society series.
A mini collection celebrating colour and yarn in all its glory. Four immensely satisfying knits to keep your needles clicking away and your body toasty warm.
While these designs were originally created for Neighbo(u)rhood Sheep Society yarns and exclusive to club members, we wanted to make sure other knitters could enjoy them too. To make them more accessible, we have reworked them in yarns readily available from Ginger’s Hand Dyed, an independent yarn company based in Edinburgh.
Each design has been carefully crafted by Clare to work beautifully with the exquisite yarn produced by Jess of Ginger Twist Studio, showcasing the incredible range of colours available. You can find out more about Jess and Clare at the end of this booklet.
This booklet includes the following patterns:
- Blairdenon Socks
- Steygail Mitts
- Penbane Cowl
- Thirstane Shawl
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Visit product page →An accessories pattern collection by Clare Devine.
The Neighbo(u)rhood Sheep Society celebrated local yarn from small scale producers in the UK. Over the course of six months we created a bespoke yarn and pattern club to celebrate the “Best of British”. It was a wonderful experience and we enjoyed sharing our love of locally produced yarns with knitters.
While these designs were originally created for Neighbo(u)rhood Sheep Society yarns and exclusive to club members, we wanted to make sure other knitters could enjoy them too. To make them more accessible, we have reworked them in yarns readily available from Ginger’s Hand Dyed, an independent yarn company based in Edinburgh.
Each design has been carefully crafted by Clare to work beautifully with the exquisite yarn produced by Jess, showcasing the incredible range of colours available. You can find out more about Jess and Clare at the end of this booklet.
Patterns Included:
Allermuir Shawl
Byrehope Mitts
Castlelaw Hat
Lammermuir Shawl
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Visit product page →An accessories pattern collection by Clare Devine.
During 2015 the Neighbo(u)rhood Sheep Society celebrated local yarn from small scale producers in the UK. Over the course of six months we created a bespoke yarn and pattern club to celebrate the “Best of British”. It was a wonderful experience and we enjoyed sharing our love of locally produced yarns with knitters.
While these designs were originally created for Neighbo(u)rhood Sheep Society yarns and exclusive to club members, we wanted to make sure other knitters could enjoy them too. To make them more accessible, we have reworked them in yarns readily available from Ginger’s Hand Dyed, an independent yarn company based in Edinburgh.
Each design has been carefully crafted by Clare to work beautifully with the exquisite yarn produced by Jess, showcasing the incredible range of colours available. You can find out more about Jess and Clare at the end of this booklet.
Patterns Included:
Mellit Mitts
Muddy Daffodils Socks
Pentland Hills Shawl
Portobello Shawl
Weve Cowl
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Visit product page →Celebrating tea from around the world, this collection of hats and cowls will take you on a voyage of discovery enjoying glorious tea and delightful stitches as you go.
Consisting of eleven hats this collection features an interesting range of hats, some are easy and relaxing others great for learning news skills. None are overly complex and each one an utter delight to knit.
All hats can be made from a 100g skein of yarn and the designs feature DK, worsted, aran and chunky weights.
Patterns Included:
Chai
Chamomile
Earl Grey
Everyday Brew
Hibiscus
Lady Grey
Lapsang
Liquorice
Oolong
Peppermint Leaves
Rooibos
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Visit product page →Ever wanted to wrap yourself in exquisitely hand dyed yarns from head to toe? This new collection will allow you to do just that. Four carefully designed patterns each featuring a single skein of gorgeous Ginger’s Hand Dyed will take you from high summer through to early autumn.
Head to Toe is an exclusive collection of five beautiful designs by Clare Devine in conjunction with the talented Edinburgh based hand dyer Jess from Ginger Twist Studio. The collection features stylish knitwear to take you through the seasons.
Patterns included:
Brunswick Shawl
Edina Mitts
Elgin Socks
Maryfield Cuffs
Montrose Hat
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Visit product page →A collaboration with Norah Gaughan as the winter issue guest editor, and nothing could of prepared us for the beauty and drama of the results. Taking the idea of tough Victoriana, the traditional notion of a delicate lady surrounded by flowers is transformed into a warrior woman of strength and resilience.
The knits in this issue are imagined for the modern heroine. Create your own knitted armour with swirling cables and sculptural stitch details; it’s time to celebrate texture and sumptuous colours!
The stellar lineup curated by Norah, including the designer herself, features:
ANDREA RANGEL // BOADICEA BINNERTS // CAITLIN HUNTER // CIRILIA ROSE // HONOR ADAMS // JOJI LOCATELLI // LINDA MARVENG // VÉRONIK AVERY // XANDY PETERS
Also packed into the winter issue is a column by our resident columnist Anna Maltz exploring knitting beyond traditions, we have a Q&A session with Norah, and a recipe for a braided challah bread – just as comforting and squishy as knitted cables.
Printed in the UK on lovely heavy paper.
– includes digital download –
recipes, articles, tutorials + more!
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Visit product page →Strange Brew: a colourwork knitting adventureby Alexa Ludeman and Emily WesselWhether you are casting on one of the 8 sweater designs, or using the recipe pattern to create a colourful yoke sweater of your own, it's an adventure either way! Come along with us as we play with colour and pattern, creating beautiful sweaters and accessories. In order to add yet another element of adventure, we went to amazing Iceland to photograph all of the pieces in this book. Join us as we take a trip full of colourwork fun and Icelandic adventure!Strange Brew Features:- 2 recipe patterns, 8 sweater patterns, 4 accessories
- Fabulous baby-to-big size range (newborn to 4XL)
- Each print book includes a download code for the ebook
- Clearly written, professionally edited, and tested patterns
- Inspiring photography of all the knits in beautiful Iceland
- 2 recipe patterns, 8 sweater patterns, 4 accessories
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Visit product page →Mad Colour is all about play! Dive into your stash, fish out your hidden treasures and mix it up. With five garments and a kaleidoscope of accessories, all sized from munchkin to momma, this collection is designed for experimentation. Get ready to overdose on rainbows, polka dots, stripes and a whole lotta sweet sweet ombre.
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Visit product page →Let Åsa Tricosa introduce you to the art of knitting beautiful top-down sweaters, using her innovative Ziggurat technique. Skilfully designed to minimise cutting and joining of skeins, and to maximise flowing and seamless knitting, the Ziggurat method is clever, addictive and produces well-fitting, well-finished sweaters.
The book is written for both experienced and novice knitters, and for those new to sweater knitting. The comprehensive and elegant patterns will guide you, step-by-step, through the basics of Ziggurating. You can choose to follow the patterns as written, to master the techniques and gain confidence. Or you can use Åsa’s extensive detailed tutorials, and customise the patterns to suit yourself – adapt the neckline, add pockets, tucks, or lined hems and cuffs to create truly unique knits.
This is Åsa’s invitation to discover the beauty of some of her favourite yarns, with designs knitted in a range of weights from heavy laceweight to aran from both commercial and indie dyers.
All photography © Åsa Söderman
