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Christmas
Jumper
by
Classics Amanda
Jones
Exquisite ways
to wrap up warm
this season
WI NTER PAT TERNS TO MAKE, SHARE AN D LOVE

Amanda Jones
designed this
lovely jumper
WELCOME
Winter wishlist
The arrival of the colder weather makes us want
to slip on cosy knitted layers - but we don’t always
want to wear chunky, heavy sweaters. That’s why
we’ve put together a collection of WARDROBE
ESSENTIALS for office wear and weekends alike,
which have a warm yet feminine feel.
JUDY FURLONG has created an elegant cardigan
with neat pleated details, while AMANDA JONES’s
delicately textured red jumper is soft and pretty.
We also have a vintage-style top from PAT MENCHINI
and a beautiful leafy shawl by KATYA FRANKEL.
Searching for CHRISTMAS GIFT ideas? Take a look at
the felted colourwork slippers by Arne & Carlos,
Sarah Hatton’s textured socks in a luxurious yarn,
or our festive Holly & Ivy cushion. And why not treat
yourself to the lacy jumper by LOUISA HARDING,
Pat Menchini’s festive
cushion is on page 89
or Lisa Richardson’s stunning Fair Isle skirt?
Also in this issue is a masterclass on hand felting,
and an exploration of handspun yarn.
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THE WINTER
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Your collectable patterns
9 Ardencraig by Lisa Richardson 46 Kedleston by Judy Furlong 69 Fillans by Louisa Harding
Stunning Fair Isle colourwork Elegant, soft jacket knitted in Feminine sweater blends a chevron
decorates this soft, fitted skirt an alpaca-silk yarn has smart lace pattern with a self-striping yarn
pleated details and tiny pockets
23 Ewden by Sarah Hatton 77 Torridon by Sarah Hatton
Modern raglan sweater has 53 Sherborne by Katya Frankel A handpainted yarn brings a special
striking cable and rib details Little shawl with a striking leaf look to these elegant textured socks
edging will bring a touch of style
34 Charlecote by Amanda Jones to any winter outfit 83 Estrid by Arnbjørg Tórbjarnardóttir
A rich shade shows off the delicate Long, cosy sweater for little girls
textures on this neat sweater 62 Kautokeino Slippers by Arne & Carlos has bright stranded colourwork
Colourful patterning gives a festive
40 Mottisfont by Pat Menchini feel to these knitted, felted slippers 89 Holly & Ivy by Pat Menchini
Vintage-style collared jumper has a This Christmassy cushion is
pattern of twisted travelling stitches adorned with leaves and berries
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Editor in Chief Debora Bradley Commissioning Editor Kirstie McLeod
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Lisa Richardson
Ardencraig
Intricate Fair Isle in a sophisticated colour
palette decorates this fitted skirt
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SIZE
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
TO FIT 81 86 91 97 102 107 112 117 122 127 cm
HIP
32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 in
68 71 78 84 87 94 100 106 110 116 cm
ACTUAL
WAIST
26� 28 30� 33 34 36� 39� 41� 43 45� in
82 86 92 98 102 108 114 121 124 130 cm
ACTUAL
HIP
32� 33� 36� 38� 40 42� 45 47� 48� 51� in
70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 cm
Lisa Richardson ACTUAL
LENGTH
Ardencraig
27� 27� 27� 27� 27� 27� 27� 27� 27� 27� in
LISA RICHARDSON has created this Round 6 (RS): Work first 91 (95:103:111:115: Work 1 round.
lovely skirt for us, using an attractive 123:131:139:143:151) sts as row 1 of Chart Skirt should meas approx 67cm.
colour palette of blues, grey and yellow. repeating the 4-st patt rep 22 (23:25:27:28:
The all-over Fair Isle patterning 30:32:34:35:37) times, slip first side seam Break off contrasts and cont using yarn D
comprises a range of tiny geometric marker onto right needle, work last only.
motifs for a dramatic effect. The skirt is 91 (95:103:111:115:123:131:139:143:151) sts as
worked in the round, and is fitted yet row 1 of chart repeating the 4-st patt rep Change to 3.25mm circular needles.
comfortable, with an elasticated waist 22 (23:25:27:28:30:32:34:35:37) times, slip Work in rib as given for lower edge for
band. Lisa has knitted the skirt using second side seam marker onto right needle. 17 rounds.
Rowan’s ever-popular Felted Tweed Cast off loosely in rib.
yarn, which comes in a wide range This round sets position of patt.
MAKING UP
of sophisticated shades that all work
beautifully together. Keeping patt correct, cont as folls: Gently block skirt to measurements,
Work 11 rounds. following any yarn care instructions on
Inc round (RS): (M1, work Chart as set to the ball band.
SKIRT
mrk, M1, slip mrk onto right needle) twice. Around upper edge, fold last 17 rounds
Using 3.25mm circular needles, in the 186 (194:210:226:234:250:266:282:290:306) in half to inside and loosely sew in place,
length stated for your size, and yarn A, sts. leaving an opening (to form waist casing).
loosely cast on 182 (190:206:222:230:246: Thread elastic through this waist casing,
262:278:286:302) sts. Rep last 12 rounds 5 times more, taking inc join ends of elastic, and then sew the casing
Pm and join to work in the round, taking sts into patt. opening closed.
care not to twist sts. 206 (214:230:246:254:270:286:302:310:326)
sts. Darn in all ends neatly along the selvedge
Round 1 (RS): *K1, P1; rep from * to end. edge or a colour join, as appropriate.
This round forms rib. Cont straight in patt until skirt meas 49cm.
Tiny geometric
Work in rib for a further 4 rounds, placing Dec round (RS):Cont in patt as set, (work motifs form the
a marker after st 91 (95:103:111:115:123:131: 2 tog, patt to within 2 sts of marker, work all-over pattern
139:143:151) on the final round. 2 tog tbl, slip mrk onto right needle) twice.
4 sts dec’d.
Change to 3.75mm circular needles.
Beg and ending rounds as indicated, Keeping patt correct and working all side
using the Fair Isle technique, repeating seam decreases as set by last round, rep dec
the 4-st patt rep as stated and repeating the round on 12th and foll 8th round, then on
54-round patt repeat throughout, cont in 2 foll 6th rounds, then on 4 foll 4th rounds.
patt from Chart, which is worked entirely 170 (178:194:210:218:234:250:266:274:290)
in st st (K every round), as folls: sts.
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