Bring colour to picnics – or the sofa – with this striped, pompom-edged blanket to knit.

Size
One size 121cm x 92cm, excluding pompoms

You will need
● 6 x 50g balls of Rowan by Amy Butler Belle Aran in each of Cilantro 211 (A) and Garnet 216 (D), 3 balls in Bluebell 225 (E), 2 balls in each of Dahlia (B), Aubergine 201 (C) and Slate 210 (F) and 14 balls in Marina 223 (G)
● pair of 4.50mm knitting needles or one 4.50mm circular needle

■ The pattern is taken from Meadow by Amy Butler for Rowan (£9.95). Call 01484 681881 for yarn and book stockists.

Tension

24 sts and 26 rows to 10cm square over patt using 4.50mm needles.

Abbreviations
cm centimetres;
k knit;
p purl;
patt pattern;
rep repeat;
RS right side;
st(s) stitch(es);
tog together;
yf yarn forward;
WS wrong side.

Note
If using a circular needle, work backwards and forwards in rows.

TO MAKE

With 4.50mm needles or circular needle and A, cast on 290 sts loosely. K 1 (WS) row. Now work in patt as follows:
1st row (RS) K.
2nd row K1, p to last st, k1.
3rd row K1, * [k2tog] 3 times, [yf, k1] 6 times, [k2tog] 3 times; rep from * to last st, k1.
4th row K. These 4 rows form the patt.
Keeping patt correct, work in patt in stripes as follows:
5th to 32nd rows With A.
33rd to 40th rows With F.
41st to 60th rows With E.
61st to 92nd rows With D.
93rd to 100th rows With C.
101st to 120th rows With B.
121st to 152nd rows With A.
Now rep 33rd to 119th rows once more, so ending with a RS row. Using yarn B, cast off loosely knitwise (on WS).

TO MAKE UP

Do not press. With G, make 11 pompoms, each 9cm in diameter. Using the photo as a guide, attach 6 pompoms along the cast-on edge and rem 5 pompoms along one row-end edge, spacing pompoms evenly along edges.

This shrug knitting pattern, to fit girls aged between three and 10 years, makes the perfect cover-up for a little girl to wear over summer dresses or tops.

Designed by Martin Storey, the pattern is taken from ‘Rowan Classic Family’ (£7.95).

MEASUREMENTS

To fit ages 3-4(5-6:7-8:9-10) years; Finished measurements: chest 63(67:72:76)cm; length 31(33:35:37)cm; sleeve length 28(32:36:40)cm

MATERIALS

• 6(7:7:8) 50g balls of Rowan Classic Cotton Jeans in Pastille 375
• Pair each of 4mm and 4.50mm knitting needles
• 4mm circular needle
• 1 button (BN 1271)

Call 01484 681881 for yarn and book stockists

TENSION

19 sts and 26 rows to 10cm measured over st-st using 4.50mm needles.

ABBREVIATIONS

alt alternate;
beg beginning;
cm centimetres;
cont continue;
dec decrease;
foll following;
inc increase;
k knit;
p purl;
rem remaining;
RS right side;
st(s) stitch(es);
st-st stocking stitch;
tog together;
yrn yarn round needle;
WS wrong side.

BACK

With 4.50mm needles, cast on 60(64:68:72) sts. Beg with a k row, work 28(32:34:36) rows in st-st, ending with RS facing for next row. Back should measure 11(12:13:14)cm.
Shape armholes
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 56(60:64:68) sts. Dec 1 st at each end of next row and foll 2(1:1:0) alt rows. 50(56:60:66) sts. Cont straight until armhole measures 15(16:17:18)cm, ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape shoulders and back neck
Next row (RS) Cast off 5(6:7:8) sts, k until there are 9(10:10:11) sts on right needle and turn, leaving rem sts on a holder. Work each side of neck separately. Cast off 3 sts at beg of next row. Cast off rem 6(7:7:8) sts. With RS facing, rejoin yarn to rem sts, cast off centre 22(24:26:28) sts, k to end. Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.

LEFT FRONT

With 4.50mm needles cast on 3(3:4:5) sts. Beg with a k row, work in st-st as follows: Work 1 row, so ending with WS facing for next row. Cast on 3 sts at beg of next row and foll 2 alt rows. 12(12:13:14) sts. Work 1 row, ending with WS facing for next row. Inc 1 st at shaped front opening edge of next 10 rows, then on foll 4(6:7:8) alt rows. 26(28:30:32) sts. Work 3 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape armhole
Cast off 2 sts at beg and inc 1 st at end of next row. 25(27:29:31) sts. Work 1 row. Inc 1 st at front opening edge of 3rd and 2 foll 6th rows and at same time, dec 1 st at armhole edge of next and foll 2(1:1:0) alt rows. 25(28:30:33) sts. Cont straight until 13(13:13:15) rows less have been worked than on Back to beg of shoulder shaping, ending with WS facing for next row.
Shape neck
Cast off 6(7:8:8) sts at beg of next row. 19(21:22:25) sts. Dec 1 st at neck edge of next 5 rows, then on foll 3(3:3:4) alt rows. 11(13:14:16) sts. Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape shoulder
Cast off 5(6:7:8) sts at beg of next row. Work 1 row. Cast off rem 6(7:7:8) sts.

RIGHT FRONT

With 4.50mm needles, cast on 3(3:4:5) sts. Beg with a k row, work in st-st as follows: Work 2 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. Cast on 3 sts at beg of next row and foll 2 alt rows, ending with WS facing for next row. 12(12:13:14) sts. Inc 1 st at shaped front opening edge of next 10 rows, then on foll 4(6:7:8) alt rows. 26(28:30:32) sts. Complete to match Left Front, reversing shapings.

SLEEVES

With 4.50mm needles, cast on 36(38:40:42) sts. Beg with a k row, work in st-st, shaping sides by inc 1 st at each end of 11th(15th:17th:19th) and every foll 14th(16th:18th:22nd) row to 44(44:44:50) sts, then on every foll –(18th:20th:–) row until there are –(46:48:–) sts. Cont straight until sleeve measures 25(29:33:37) cm, ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape top
Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 40(42:44:46) sts. Dec 1 st at each end of next row and foll 3 alt rows, then on 2 foll 4th rows. 28(30:32:34) sts. Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for next row. Dec 1 st at each end of next and foll 0(1:2:3) alt rows, then on foll 5 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. Cast off rem 16 sts.

NECKBAND

Join shoulder seams. With RS facing and 4mm needles, beg and ending at front opening edges, pick up and k23(24:25:26) sts up right side of neck, 28(30:32:34) sts from back, then 23(24:25:26) sts down left side of neck. 74(78:82:86) sts. ** Row 1 (WS) K2, [p2, k2] to end. Row 2 P2, [k2, p2] to end. These 2 rows form rib. Work in rib for a further 4 rows. Beg with a p row, work 4 rows in st-st, so ending with WS facing for next row. Cast off purlwise (on WS). Allow st-st edges to roll onto RS. **

CUFFS

With RS facing and 4mm needles, pick up and k38(38:42:42) sts from cast on edge of sleeve. Work as given for Neckband from ** to **.

FRONT AND HEM BORDER

With RS of collar facing and 4mm circular needle, beg and ending at top of neckband, pick up and k9 sts down row-end edge of neckband to neckband pick-up row (picking up first 2 sts through rolled edge), 53(59:64:68) sts down shaped left front opening edge to base of left side seam, 74(78:84:88) sts from back cast on edge, 53(59:64:68) sts up shaped right front opening edge to neckband pick-up row, then 9 sts up row-end edge of neckband (picking up last 2 sts through rolled edge). 198(214:230:242) sts. Beg with row 1, work in rib as given for Neckband for 3 rows, ending with RS facing for next row. Row 4 (RS) Rib to last 6 sts, work 2 tog, yrn (to make a buttonhole), rib 4. Work in rib for a further 2 rows. Beg with a p row, work 4 rows in st st, ending with WS facing for next row. Cast off purlwise (on WS).

TO MAKE UP

Sew sleeves into armholes, easing to fit. Sew button onto border to match buttonhole.

Brighten up your sofa with this cable cushion knitting pattern. This fabulous textured cushion cover, worked in cable stitch, is taken from Rowan’s Midwest Modern Knits.

Finished size

Completed cover fits a 50cm square cushion pad.

Materials

● Sixteen 50g balls of Rowan Belle Organic Aran in Robin’s Egg 209
● Pair of 5mm knitting needles
● Cable needle

Call 01484 681881 for yarn and book stockists.

Tension

20 sts and 20 rows to 10cm over patt using 5mm needles and double yarn.

Abbreviations

C10B slip next 5 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, k5, then k5 from cable needle;
C10F slip next 5 sts onto cable needle and hold to front of work, k5, then k5 from cable needle;
cm centimetres;
cont continue;
k knit;
patt pattern;
RS right side;
st(s) stitch(es).

Cable cushion knitting pattern

With 5mm needles and double yarn, cast on 94 sts. 1st row (RS) Knit. 2nd row Purl. 3rd row K2, [C10F, k5] 6 times, k2. 4th row Purl. 5th to 8th rows As 1st and 2nd rows, twice. 9th row K2, [k5, C10B] 6 times, k2. 10th row Purl. 11th and 12th rows As 1st and 2nd rows. These 12 rows form patt. Cont in patt until work measures 100cm, ending with RS facing for next row. Cast off.

To make up

Do not press. Join cast on and cast off edges to form a tube. Fold cover flat, with seam across one edge, then join row end edges, inserting cushion pad before finishing 2nd seam.

MEASUREMENTS

To fit chest 91(97:102)cm; Actual chest size 112(116:124)cm; Length to shoulder 66(69:72)cm; Sleeve seam 44cm.

MATERIALS

• 9(9:10) 100g balls Rowan Pure Wool Aran in Ivory 670
• Pair each 4mm and 5mm knitting knitting needles
• Cable needle

Contact 01484 681881 for Rowan yarn stockists

ABBREVIATIONS

beg beginning;
cm centimetres;
cont continue;
Cr3L sl next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, p1, then k2 from cable needle;
Cr3R sl next st onto cable needle and leave at back of work, k2, then p1 from cable needle;
Cr5 sl next 3 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, k2, then p1, k2 from cable needle;
inc increase;
k knit;
p purl;
patt pattern;
rem remaining;
rep repeat;
RS right side;
sl slip;
st(s) stitch(es);
st-st stocking stitch;
tbl through back loop;
WS wrong side.

TENSION

21 sts and 23 rows measure 10cm over pattern using 5mm needles

PATTERN PANEL

(Worked over 19 sts)
Row 1 (RS) K1 tbl, p6, k2, p1, k2, p6, k1 tbl.
Row 2 P1, k6, p2, k1, p2, k6, p1.
Row 3 K1 tbl, p6, Cr5, p6, k1 tbl.
Row 4 As row 2.
Row 5 K1 tbl, p5, Cr3R, k1, Cr3L, p5, k1 tbl.
Row 6 P1, k5, p2, k1, p1, k1, p2, k5, p1.
Row 7 K1 tbl, p4, Cr3R, k1, p1, k1, Cr3L, p4, k1 tbl.
Row 8 P1, k4, p2, [k1, p1] twice, k1, p2, k4, p1.
Row 9 K1 tbl, p3, Cr3R, [k1, p1] twice, k1, Cr3L, p3, k1 tbl.
Row 10 P1, k3, p2, [k1, p1] 3 times, k1, p2, k3, p1.
Row 11 K1 t/l, p2, Cr3R, [k1, p1] 3 times, k1, Cr3L, p2, k1 tbl.
Row 12 P1, k2, p2, [k1, p1] 4 times, k1, p2, k2, p1.
Row 13 K1 tbl, p1, Cr3R, [k1, p1] 4 times, k1, Cr3L, p1, k1 tbl.
Row 14 P1, k1, p2, [k1, p1] 5 times, k1, p2, k1, p1.
Row 15 K1 tbl, p1, k2, p3, k2, p1, k2, p3, k2, p1, k1 tbl. Rows 2-15 form the panel pattern.

BACK

With 4mm needles, cast on 110(114:118) sts.
Row 1 (RS) K2, [p2, k2] to end.
Row 2 P2, [k2, p2] to end. Rep these 2 rows until rib measures 10cm, ending with row 1.
Next row Rib 5(7:3), * inc in next st, rib 9(9:7); rep from * to last 5(7:3) sts, inc in next st, rib to end. 121(125:133) sts. Change to 5mm needles and work in patt as follows:
Row 1 K1, [p1, k1] 5(6:8) times, * p2, work row 1 of panel patt, p2, k1, [p1, k1] 7 times; rep from * once more, p2, work row 1 of panel part, p2, [k1, p1] 5(6:8) times, k1.
Row 2 P1, [k1, p1] 5(6:8) times, * k2, work row 2 of panel patt, k2, p1, [k1, p1] 7 times; rep from * once more, k2, work row 2 of panel patt, k2, [p1, k1] 5(6:8) times, p1.
Row 3 P1, [k1, p1] 5(6:8) times, * p2, work 3rd row of panel patt, p3, [k1, p1] 7 times; rep from * once more, p2, work row 3 of panel patt, p2, [p1, k1] 5(6:8) times, p1.
Row 4 K1, [p1, k1] 5(6:8) times, * k2, work row 4 of panel patt, k3, [p1, k1] 7 times; rep from * once more, k2, work row 4 of panel patt, k2, [k1, p1] 5(6:8) times, k1. These 4 rows form moss st and set the position of the patt panels. Cont in part as set, working correct panel patt rows until work measures 63(66:69)cm from beg, ending with a WS row.
Shape neck
Next row
Patt 49(51:53) sts, turn and leave rem sts on a spare needle. Complete right side of neck first. Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 5 rows. 44(46:48) sts. Patt 2 rows. Cast off. With right side facing, slip centre 23(23:27) sts on to a holder, rejoin yarn to rem sts and part to end. Complete to match first side of neck.

FRONT

Work as given for Back until work measures 58(61:64)cm from beg, ending with a WS row.
Shape neck
Next row
Patt 49(51:53) sts and turn, leave rem sts on a spare needle. Complete left side of neck first. Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 5 rows. 44(46:48) sts. Cont straight until front matches Back to shoulder, ending with a WS row. Cast off. With RS facing, slip centre 23(23:27) sts onto holder, rejoin yarn to rem sts and patt to end. Complete to match first side of neck.

SLEEVES

With 4mm needles, cast on 54 sts. Work 10cm in rib as given for Back welt, ending with Row 1.
Next row Rib 3, [inc in next st, rib 2] to end. 71 sts. Change to 5mm needles. Work in patt as follows:
Row 1 K1, [p1, k1] twice, p2, work row 1 of panel part, p2, k1, [p1, k1] 7 times, p2, work row 1 of panel patt, p2, [k1, p1] twice, k1.
Row 2 P1, [k1, p1] twice, k2, work row 2 of panel part, k2, p1, [k1, p1] 7 times, k2, work row 2 of panel patt, k2, [p1, k1] twice, p1.
Row 3 P1, [k1, p1] twice, p2, work row 3 of panel part, p3, [k1, p1] 7 times, p2, work row 3 of panel patt, p2, [p1, k1] twice, p1.
Row 4 K1, [p1, k1] twice, k2, work row 4 of panel patt, k3, [p1, k1] 7 times, k2, work row 4 of panel patt, k2, [k1, p1] twice, k1. These 4 rows form moss st and set the position of the patt panels.
Cont in patt as set, working correct part panel rows, inc 1 st at each end of next row and every foll 4th row until there are 109 sts, working extra sts into moss st patt. Patt 1 row. Work should measure 43cm. P 1 row. K 1 row. Cast off.

NECKBAND

Join right shoulder seam. With RS facing and 4mm needles, pick up and k20 sts down left front neck, k23(23:27) centre front sts, pick up and k20 sts up right front neck, 8 sts down right side of back neck, k23(23:27) centre back sts, pick up and k 8 sts up left back neck. 102(102:110) sts. Beg 2nd row, work 15 rows in rib as given for Back welt. Cast off in rib.

TO MAKE UP

Join left shoulder and neckband seam. Fold neckband in half onto WS and slipstitch in place. Mark positions of armholes 25cm down from shoulders on back and front. Matching centre of cast off edge of sleeve to shoulder, sew on sleeves. Join side and sleeve seams.

SIZE

To fit 0-3(3-6:6-9) months

MATERIALS

• One 50g ball of Rowan Fine Milk Cotton 4 ply in Bonbon 492
• Pair of 2.75mm knitting needles
• 1 button for flower

Call 01484 681881 for yarn stockists.

TENSION

30 sts and 38 rows to 10cm over st-st using 2.75mm needles.

ABBREVIATIONS

cm centimetres;

cont continue;

dec decrease;

inc increase;

k knit;

psso pass slipped st over;

rem remaining;

rep repeat;

RS right side;

sl slip;

st(s) stitch(es);

st-st stocking stitch;

tbl through back loop;

tog together;

yf yarn forward;

yon yarn over needle;

WS wrong side.

baby hat knitting pattern

With 2.75mm needles, cast on 97(112:127) sts and work as follows:

1st row (RS) K1, yf, * k5, slip the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th sts over the first st, yf; rep from * to last st, k1. 2nd row P1, * [p1, yon, k1 tbl] all into next st, p1; rep from * to end. 81(93:105) sts. 3rd row K and dec 1 st at end of row. 80(92:104) sts. 4th, 5th and 6th rows K1, * p1, yon, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1. 7th row K and inc 1(dec 1:dec 3) sts evenly across row. 81(91:101) sts. Cont in garter st until hat measures 8.5(10:11.5)cm from cast on edge.

Shape top

Cont in garter stitch and shape top as follows: Next row K1, [k2tog, k8] to end of row. 73(82:91) sts. K 3 rows. Next row K1, [k2tog, k7] to end of row. 65(73:81) sts. K 3 rows. Next row K1, [k2tog, k6] to end of row. 57(64:71) sts. K 3 rows. Next row K1, [k2tog, k5] to end of row. 49(55:61) sts. K 3 rows. Next row K1, [k2tog, k4] to end of row. 41(46:51) sts. K 1 row. Next row K1, [k2tog, k3] to end of row. 33(37:41) sts. Work 1 row straight. Next row K1, [k2tog, k2] to end of row. 25(28:31) sts. Work 1 row straight. Next row K1, [k2tog, k1] to end of row. 17(19:21) sts. Next row K1, [k2tog] to end of row. 9(10:11) sts. Cut yarn leaving long end, thread through rem sts, pull up and secure. Fasten off and join seam.

LACE FLOWER

With 2.75mm needles, cast on 49 sts. 1st row (WS) Purl. 2nd row K1, * yon, k1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k1, yon, k1; rep from * to end of row. Rep the last 2 rows twice more. Next row P. Next row [P2tog] to last st, p1. 25 sts. Next row[K2tog] to last st, k1. 13 sts. Cut yarn, thread through rem sts, pull up tight and fasten securely.

TO FINISH

Attach flower securely to hat.