Patterns
Bass Strait
$6.50
A heavily textured, longline cowl combining panels of twisted stitches in interlocking waves with contrasting columns of 1x1 twisted rib. Bordered by matching cuffs of twisted rib finished with a simple rolled edge.
Finished size approximately 120cm/47in circumference; 30cm/12in wide. Perfect to wear long, or doubled over for extra cosy warmth.
Gauge: 25sts/24rows = 10cm/4in over pattern
Materials: 2 x 100g balls White Gum Wool Ethical Merino (DK weight, 236m/258yd/100g, 100% merino) - shown in Quarrystone
Notions: 4.00mm/US 6, 80cm/32in circular needle, or size to obtain gauge; 1-6 stitch markers
Written and Charted instructions included.
This pattern is part of the White Gum Wool Wrapped collection. You can view the whole collection at www.whitegumwool.com.au/wrapped
Yarn support was provided by White Gum Wool
Photography: Lisa Kuilenburg www.lisakuilenburg.com purchase via ravelry
Flinders
$6.50
A beautiful combination of garter stitch rib columns and lace/cable stitch pattern gives these socks enough interest to keep the experienced sock knitter engaged, while providing a pleasant challenge for those new to sock knitting or stitch combinations. Twisted rib cuffs form a crisp finish, and the Alternate Cable cast-on retains ample stretch.This pattern is knit in the round (instructions for knitting in the round method are not specified, but rather written in a way that the knitter is able to choose any of their preferred methods).
The sock is worked from the top down, and has a heel flap/gusset heel construction. Instructions for the toe are given as a standard/classic toe (paired decreases on either side of toe, separated by 2 stitches), using Kitchener stitch to finish.
Two sizes:
Small/Medium (finished size.- 20cm/8in foot circumference); Medium/Large (finished size - 22.5cm/9in foot circumference)
Gauge
32sts/42rows = 10cm/4in over stocking stitch
Materials
1x 100g ball White Gum Wool 4 ply Sock Superfine Merino (fingering weight, 472m/516yd/100g, 80% merino/20% nylon) shown in Storm (actual quantities required - approximately 400m/437yds)
Notions
2.25mm/US 1 needles, or size to obtain gauge
small cable needle
1 stitch marker (optional - to mark beginning of round
Written and Charted instructions included.
This pattern is part of the White Gum Wool Wrapped collection. You can view the whole collection at www.whitegumwool.com.au/wrapped
Yarn support was provided by White Gum Wool
Photography: Lisa Kuilenburg www.lisakuilenburg.com purchase via ravelry
In the Shallows
$6.50
Bold columns of alternating lace and eyelet patterns give these socks a lovely texture. It is simple enough for knitters new to socks or lace, while also providing enough detail to keep the interest of the more experienced sock knitter.
The pattern is written to use magic-loop method of circular knitting which can easily be modified for the double-pointed needles or 2 circulars methods, if preferred.
Worked from the cuff-down with a heel flap/gusset heel.
Available in two sizes, the lace stitch pattern provides a degree of ease to the finished measurements, making this pattern very suitable for varying sizing, and there is also provision for custom-fitting the foot length before beginning the toe shaping.
Both written instructions and a chart have been included for the lace panels.
Yarn: 1 skein Circus Tonic Handmade ‘Jubilee Sock’
Fingering weight, 75% superwash merino/25% nylon , 425m/100g
Shown in ‘’Cape Barren Goose’ colourway
Sizes: Small/Medium - 21.5cm (Medium/Large - 24cm) foot circumference
Gauge: 16sts/21rows = 5cm over stocking stitch
Notions: 2.5mm circular needle; 80cm, or size to obtain gauge
Stitch markers (optional)
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On the Jetty
$6.50
Using a single skein of luxury, hand-dyed merino/silk yarn, this small shawl is worked from side-to-side to create a lovely semi-circular shape.
Directional panels of lace emulate the gentle currents of the sea and the finished piece was designed to follow the natural curves of the body along the upper back, hugging the shoulders to stay in place.
An i-cord edging neatly borders the longer edges to help the shape of the shawl lay flat, while the combination of gauge and yarn gives a beautiful drape to the finished piece.
Written and charted instructions included.
This pattern has been test knit and tech edited.
Yarn: Green Tea Yarns White Cloud - 50% merino/50% silk. Fingering / 4ply (14wpi) - 437 yards (400 meters)/100g - approximately 340 - 400m required
shown in "Rusty Oysters on the Bay" (grey) and "Dreams of a Starry Night" (indigo)
Needles : 3.5mm, or size to achieve gauge
Gauge: 24sts/33rows = 10cm over stocking stitch, lightly blocked
Finished Size: One size - 120cm wide (along top edge), 37cm deep (measured through the widest part at the centre)
Yarn support for this design was generously provided by Green Tea Yarns
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Urchin
$5.00
Urchin is a lightweight beanie with a cable-and-lace rib pattern that provides just the right amount of stretch and comfortable slouch.
Knit using a woolly sportweight/light DK yarn worked at a slightly looser gauge to compliment the drape and wearability of the design.
Worked in the round, with both written and charted instructions provided, this pattern is a perfect introduction for those new to lace, cables, charts or circular knitting.
Instructions for two sizes - S/M and M/L - are also provided, and by the stretchy nature of the stitch pattern, a generous amount of sizing flexibility is accommodated between the two.
Yarn: Isager Jensen - 100% wool/100g/273yd/250m. 175m - 220m required for pattern as written. NB: Shilasdair Luxury DK or Rowan Felted Tweed DK would both also be excellent choices.
Please note substituting yarns, not achieving gauge, or adding/removing repeats could possibly affect the meterage required, and allow for this when making yarn quantity decisions.
Needles: 4mm & 4.5mm (or size to obtain gauge)
Finished sizes: Small/Medium: 48cm circumference (to fit 53cm); Medium/Large: 54cm circumference (to fit 59cm)
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