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
Dune
$5.00
The combination of a geometric zig-zag lace pattern and Elsebeth Lavold’s Hempathy DK cotton/hemp/rayon yarn come together to perfectly showcase the gorgeous drape of this long stole.
Lightweight and lacy, this is a wonderful layering piece perfect for in-between seasons
The deep fringe (which adds 50cms in total length) in a stark contrast colour is reminiscent of the beach towels we always had growing up in the ‘70’s and provides just the right retro vibe, while an i-cord edging gives a neat, contemporary finish.
Written and charted instructions included.
Yarn : Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy - 41% Cotton, 34% Hemp, 25% Rayon 50g/153yd /140m. 3 x Main Colour (MC), 1 x Contrast colour (CC)
Needles : 4mm
Gauge: 19sts/36rows = 10cm over pattern, lightly blocked
Finished Size: 33cm wide x 150cm length (including fringe)
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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
Golden Plains
$6.50
A large, cosy shawl knitted in a lofty single ply yarn. It wraps generously around the wearer, providing warmth without weight. The suggested yarn - Oyster Yarn’s Maven - is a soft and sumptuous blend of merino, yak and silk, making it perfect for next-to-skin wear.
A simple stitch repeat makes for soothing knitting and is easily memorised, suitable for most levels of experience. The border is finished with a sweet eyelet and spine stitch detail and tassels.
Details
Finished Size, lightly blocked
Width: 190cm/75in width (across the top edge of triangle)
Length: 93cm/36 ½in (along centre spine)
Gauge: 20 sts/24 rows = 10cm/4in, measured over garter stitch, lightly blocked
Materials
- 840m/918yds of 4ply/fingering weight yarn
Suggested yarn: Oyster Yarns - Maven - 65% Merino, 20% Silk, 15% Yak - 2 skeins 4ply fingering weight, single ply construction with slight halo. (480m/525yds/120g) Colourway shown - ‘Amber'
- 3.5mm/US 4 - 80cm/32in circular needle, or size to obtain gauge
- 7 stitch markers
- Blunt darning needle
- Stiff cardboard approximately 5.5cm/2 ¼in x 5.5cm/2 ¼in (for making tassels)
- Sharp scissors or rotary cutter (for trimming tassels)
- Optional: Progress keeper or snagless safety pin, to mark RS/WS of work
Notes
This shawl uses a Garter Tab cast-on, which is a beautiful, seamless way to integrate your cast on into the shawl’s edge. Instructions are provided.
The stitch patterns in this pattern are beautifully simple. For this reason, written instructions only, not charts, are included.
An 80cm/32in circular needle should accommodate to total stitch count throughout this pattern, however if you are finding it difficult to manage the increasing stitch count comfortably, you could change to a 100cm/40in circular needle at any stage.
Yarn support for this pattern was generously provided by The Purl Box www.thepurlbox.com
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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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Low Tide
$5.00
Short and sweet!
These cute little anklet socks with their lace panel detail on the front of the foot knit up in next to no time.
Perfect for taking the chill off the floor first thing in the morning, or for relaxing into Savasana at the end of yoga practice.
These socks are knit from the top down with instructions given for double-pointed needles (dpn’s), which can easily be modified for magic loop or 2 circulars methods, if preferred.
Features include a slip stich heel flap for durability, and a round toe for comfort.
The lace stitch pattern provides a degree of ease to the finished measurements, making this pattern very suitable for varying sizing.
Both written instructions and a chart have been included for the lace panel.
Yarn: Miss Click Clack Merri Creek Sock - Fingering weight, 80% merino/20% nylon ,374m/100g. 190m - 210m
Needles: 2.5mm, or size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 16sts/21rows = 5cms over stocking stitch
Finished sizes: Small/Medium - 21.5cm foot circumference; Medium/Large - 24cm foot circumference
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Merricks
$6.50
A beautifully textured, triangle-point shawl working with two complementary, hand-painted colourways and a single contrasting semi-solid.
Inspired by the colours and textures of the rock pools along the coastline, Merricks is a cosy, easy-to-knit-shawl that will be a pleasure to make and to wear. Worked in garter stitch, with bands of a simple slip stitch, and finished with a sawtooth lace border.
This is a written pattern.
Yarn: The Noble Fox Yarn Co - Premium 4ply fingering weight - 75% merino/25% nylon - 400m/437yds/100g
MC1 - 400m/437yds/100g - colourway shown: ‘Metallurgy’
MC2 - 400m/437yds/100g - colourway shown: ‘Beach Memories’
CC - 240m/263yds/60g - colourway shown: ‘Mrs Mustard’
Needles: 3.5mm/US 4 - 80cm/32in circular needle, or size to obtain gauge
Finished Size: Width: 150cm/59in width (across top edge of triangle); Length: 85cm/33 ½ in (along centre spine)
Gauge: 25 sts/24 rows = 10cm/4in, measured over garter stitch
Yarn support for this design was provided by The Noble Fox Yarn Co
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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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