Women’s 4-ply sock pattern

WOMEN’S 4-PLY SOCKS

PATTERN RATING
* Easy to knit.

MACHINES
This pattern is suitable for standard and fine gauge machines with a ribber.
If you don’t have a ribber, work ribs in mock rib.

MATERIALS
Any suitable 4-ply yarn

1 x 500 g cone or 2 x 100 g balls in MY.

PATTERN INFORMATION
For a list of the abbreviations we use and mock rib instructions, please look under Pattern Information on Page 62 in the magazine.

MEASUREMENTS
To fit shoe sizes 4 [5, 6].
Instructions are written for the first size, larger sizes follow in brackets. If only one figure is given, it applies to all sizes.

TENSION
30 stitches and 51 rows to 10 cm, 4 in measured over stocking stitch (tension dial setting approximately 6 on standard gauge and 8 on fine gauge).
For perfect results, please check your tension carefully.

KNITTING NOTES
a) We used knit side of knitting as right side of garment.
b) When shaping in HP, always take yarn round first inside N in HP to prevent a hole forming.

RIGHT SOCK
With carriage at right and using MY, cast on 72 sts at centre of machine in 1×1 rib. K 5 tubular rows. Carriage is at right. Set machine for 1×1 rib knitting. Set RC at 000. Using MT-5/MT-5, K 65 rows. Transfer sts for st st. Set RC at 000. Using MT, K 4 rows. K 1 row extra for Left Sock.
SHAPE HEEL
* Push 36 Ns at opposite end to carriage to HP. Cont on rem sts. K 2 rows. Push 1 N at opposite end to carriage to HP on next 8 rows and 2 Ns on next 8 rows. Push 2 inside Ns at opposite end to carriage from HP to UWP on next 8 rows and 1 N on next 8 rows. Push rem Ns from HP to UWP *. K 89 [91, 93] rows.
SHAPE TOE
Work as for heel from * to *. K 1 row. RC shows 162 [164, 166] (163 [165, 167] on Left Sock. Using WY, K a few rows and release from machine.

LEFT SOCK
Work as for Right Sock, reversing shaping by noting alteration in number of rows worked.

PRESSING
With wrong side facing, block knitting by pinning out all pieces to measurements given. Press carefully following spinner’s instructions or cover with a wet cloth and leave until dry if pressing is not recommended. Allow to dry in shape before removing pins.

MAKING UP
Join side seams. Graft sts together under foot.

Men’s Short Sock Pattern

MEN’S SHORT 4-PLY SOCKS

PATTERN RATING
* Easy to knit.

MACHINES
This pattern is suitable for standard and fine gauge machines with a ribber.
If you don’t have a ribber, work ribs in mock rib.

MATERIALS
Any suitable 4-ply yarn

1 x 500 g cone or 2 x 100 g balls in MY.

PATTERN INFORMATION
For a list of the abbreviations we use and mock rib instructions, please look under Pattern Information on Page 62 in the magazine.

MEASUREMENTS
To fit shoe sizes 6 [7, 8, 9, 10, 11].
Instructions are written for the first size, larger sizes follow in brackets. If only one figure is given, it applies to all sizes.

TENSION
32 stitches and 44 rows to 10 cm, 4 in measured over stocking stitch (tension dial setting approximately 6 on standard gauge and 8 on fine gauge).
For perfect results, please check your tension carefully.

KNITTING NOTES
a) We used knit side of knitting as right side of garment.
b) When shaping in HP, always take yarn round first inside N in HP to prevent a hole forming.

RIGHT SOCK
With carriage at right and using MY, cast on 70 sts at centre of machine in 1×1 rib. K 5 tubular rows. Carriage is at right. Set machine for 1×1 rib knitting. Set RC at 000. Using MT-5/MT-5, K 11 rows. Transfer sts for st st. Set RC at 000. Using MT, K 3 rows. K 1 row extra for Left Sock. Shape sides by dec 1 st at each end on next and every foll 15th row until 60 sts rem. RC shows 64 (65 on Left Sock).
SHAPE HEEL
* Push 30 Ns at opposite end to carriage to HP. Cont on rem sts. K 2 rows. Push 1 N at opposite end to carriage to HP on next 14 rows. Push 1 inside N at opposite end to carriage from HP to UWP on next 14 rows. Push rem Ns from HP to UWP, K 1 row *. K 80 [82, 84, 88, 92, 96] rows.
SHAPE TOE
Work as for heel from * to *. Using WY, K a few rows and release from machine.

LEFT SOCK
Work as for Right Sock, reversing shaping by noting alteration in number of rows worked.

PRESSING
With wrong side facing, block knitting by pinning out all pieces to measurements given. Press carefully following spinner’s instructions or cover with a wet cloth and leave until dry if pressing is not recommended. Allow to dry in shape before removing pins.

MAKING UP
Join side seams. Graft sts together under foot.

Hi Anne

Thanks for all these sock patterns – it’s good to have all the different sizes.

Kind regards

Sue.

Sue P
2014-11-27 16:24:53

Cable-backed gloves

CABLE-BACKED GLOVES

PATTERN RATING
** Fairly easy for knitters with some experience.

MACHINES
This pattern is suitable for standard gauge machines with a ribber.
If you don’t have a ribber, work ribs in mock rib.

MATERIALS
Any suitable 4-ply yarn

1 x 500 g cone or 100 g ball in MY.
3 large safety pins. 2 knitting needles.

PATTERN INFORMATION
For a list of the abbreviations we use and mock rib instructions, please look under Pattern Information on Page 62 of the magazine.

MEASUREMENTS
To fit glove size 7.

TENSION
36 stitches and 48 rows to 10 cm, 4 in measured over stocking stitch (tension dial setting approximately 5).
For perfect results, please check your tension carefully.

KNITTING NOTES
a) We used knit side of knitting as right side of garment.

RIGHT GLOVE
With carriage at right and using MY, cast on 60 sts at centre of machine in 1×1 rib. K 5 tubular rows. Carriage is at right. Set machine for 1×1 rib knitting. Set RC at 000. Using MT-2/MT-2, K 30 rows. Transfer sts for st st. Set RC at 000. Using MT, K 5 rows *. Cont in cable patt from chart A over 30 Ns at left of centre 0. K 24 rows.
THUMB OPENING
Push 30 Ns at right of centre 0 to HP. Cont on rem 30 sts. K 3 rows. Break off yarn, leaving approx 17.5 cm, 7 in. Push Ns to HP. With carriage at left, push 30 Ns at right of centre 0 from HP to UWP. Transfer the first 7 sts at right of centre 0 on to a safety pin and push Ns down to NWP. 23 sts rem. Using MY, K 3 rows. Push 30 Ns at left from HP to UWP. Push 7 empty Ns from NWP to WP. Using broken off end of yarn, cast on over 7 empty Ns. 60 sts. ** Keeping patt correct, K 17 rows. Transfer 7 sts at right on to a safety pin. K 1 row. Transfer 7 sts at left on to a safety pin. Inc 1 st at beg of next 2 rows. 48 sts. K 1 row. Cont in st st.
FIRST FINGER
*** Slip 16 sts at right on to a knitting needle. K 1 row. Cast on 1 st at right. Rep from *** reading left for right. 18 sts. K 28 rows.
SHAPE TOP
Using WY, K a few rows and release from machine. Push 12 Ns to WP. With P side facing, replace sts on to Ns as follows:- 1 st on to first N, 2 sts tog on to next N, * 1 st on to next N and 2 sts tog on to next N. Rep from * along the row. Unravel WY. Using MY, K 2 rows. Using WY, K a few rows and release from machine. Push 6 Ns to WP. With P side facing, replace 2 sts tog on to each N. Unravel WY. Using MY, K 1 row. Break off yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through sts and release from machine.
SECOND FINGER
Push 18 Ns to WP. With P side facing, pick up next 8 sts from each side of first finger and 1 base st from each edge of first finger and place on to Ns. Using MY, K 1 row. Inc 1 st at beg of next 2 rows. 20 sts. K 31 rows.
SHAPE TOP
Using WY, K a few rows and release from machine. Push 13 Ns to WP. With P side facing, replace sts on to Ns as follows:- 2 sts tog on to first N, * 1 st on to next N and 2 sts tog on to next N. Rep from * along the row. Unravel WY. Using MY, K 2 rows. Using WY, K a few rows and release from machine. Push 7 Ns to WP. With P side facing, replace 2 sts tog on to each of first 6 Ns and 1 st on to last N. Unravel WY. Using MY, K 1 row. Break off yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through sts and release from machine.
THIRD FINGER
Push 18 Ns to WP. With P side facing, pick up next 8 sts from each side of second finger and 1 base st from each edge of second finger and place on to Ns. Using MY, K 31 rows.
SHAPE TOP
Using WY, K a few rows and release from machine. Push 12 Ns to WP. With P side facing, replace sts on to Ns as follows:- 1 st on to first N, 2 sts tog on to next N, * 1 st on to next N and 2 sts tog on to next N. Rep from * along the row. Unravel WY. Using MY, K 2 rows. Using WY, K a few rows and release from machine. Push 6 Ns to WP. With P side facing, replace 2 sts tog on to each N. Unravel WY. Using MY, K 1 row. Break off yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through sts and release from machine.
FOURTH FINGER
Push 16 Ns to WP. With P side facing, pick up rem 7 sts from safety pin at each side of third finger and 1 base st from each edge of third finger and place on to Ns. Using MY, K 26 rows.
SHAPE TOP
Using WY, K a few rows and release from machine. Push 11 Ns to WP. With P side facing, replace sts on to Ns as follows:- 1 st on to first N, * 2 sts tog on to next N and 1 st on to next N. Rep from * along the row. Unravel WY. Using MY, K 2 rows. Using WY, K a few rows and release from machine. Push 6 Ns to WP. With P side facing, replace 2 sts tog on to each of first 5 Ns and 1 st on to last N. Unravel WY. Using MY, K 1 row. Break off yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through sts and release from machine.
BACK OF THUMB
Push 11 Ns to WP. With P side facing, pick up 2 sts from side of thumb opening, 7 sts from safety pin and 2 sts from other side of thumb opening and place on to Ns. Using MY, K 26 rows.
SHAPE TOP
* Using WY, K a few rows and release from machine. Push 7 Ns to WP. With P side facing, replace sts on to Ns as follows:- 2 sts tog on to first N, *** 1 st on to next N and 2 sts tog on to next N. Rep from *** along the row. Unravel WY. Using MY, K 2 rows. Using WY, K a few rows and release from machine. Push 4 Ns to WP. With P side facing, replace 2 sts tog on to each of first 3 Ns and 1 st on to last N. Unravel WY. Using MY, K 1 row. Break off yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through sts and release from machine *.
FRONT OF THUMB
Push 11 Ns to WP. With P side facing, pick up 2 sts from side of thumb opening, 7 sts from cast on sts and 2 sts from other side of thumb opening and place on to Ns. Using MY, K 26 rows.
SHAPE TOP
Work as for Back of Thumb from * to *.

LEFT GLOVE
Work as for Right Glove to *. Cont in cable patt from chart B over 30 Ns at right of centre 0. K 24 rows .
THUMB OPENING
Push 30 Ns at right and 7 Ns at left of centre 0 to HP. Cont on rem 23 sts. K 3 rows. Break off yarn, leaving approx 17.5 cm, 7 in. Push Ns to HP. With carriage at left, push 7 Ns at left and 30 Ns at right of centre 0 from HP to UWP. Transfer the 7 sts at left of centre 0 on to a safety pin and push Ns down to NWP. 30 sts rem. Using MY, K 3 rows. Push 23 Ns at left from HP to UWP. Push 7 empty Ns from NWP to WP. Using broken off end of yarn, cast on over 7 empty Ns. 60 sts. Work as for Right Glove from ** to end.

MAKING UP
Draw up sts and join thumb, finger and side seams. Give final light steam from palm side.

Christmas Craft Kits

It’s the time of year for last-minute ideas, so check out the following website for something seasonal from Texere.

http://www.texere-yarns.co.uk/texereshop/Shop_Sections_Single_Sheet_Crochet_Patterns_317.html

Little Northern Contemporary Craft Fair

If you live in the area, the Little Northern Contemporary Craft Fair at Christmas is coming up on the 7th of December. As a not-for-profit company, your support would be much appreciated and full details can be found at:- www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk

World famous wildlife artist Pollyanna Pickering comes to CCW Leicester

Pollyanna Pickering is coming to Leicester’s Creative Crafting World (CCW) craft warehouse, 2 High Street, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5DE on the 13 December, from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Customers at the craft outlet will be able to see her paintings first hand and talk to her about her fascinating expeditions. There will be Pollyanna Pickering gift products on sale including her exclusive craft kits made by CCW. There will also be knitting yarns and lots of special offers. Refreshments will be served too as well as the opportunity to enter a raffle to raise money for Pollyanna’s charity. Lynda Chapman, a regular guest demonstrator on the Create & Craft Channel, will also be on hand to advise and chat to shoppers.

Pollyanna Pickering is the most published fine artist working in Britain today and is recognized as Europe’s foremost wildlife artist have won over thirty international awards as well as exhibiting her work at internationally renowned galleries including the Royal Academy. Pollyanna also has a raft of celebrity collectors including Princess Anne and Pollyanna has recently hit the headlines with her work with Queen’s Brian May.

www.creativecraftingworld.co.uk feels immensely privileged to be working with such an enormous talent and is pleased to bring her intricate designs into the paper crafting arena where it is certain they will be a big hit.

A Victorian Christmas at the Framework Knitters Museum

This is the perfect start to your Christmas celebrations. Experience this unique Victorian setting and enjoy a day packed full of family festive fun. Santa will be in attendance to welcome children to his grotto with gifts for all. Traditional music, food and activities will make this a festive day to remember.

Step back in time and explore this magical Victorian setting. Visitors after dark can enjoy the site by lantern. The Ruddington Community Choir, the Maids of Clifton and a traditional barrel organ player will be in attendance to provide a day of festive family entertainments. Roasted chestnuts and hot crumpets will help keep you warm and refreshments will be available in the Chapel. Demonstrators will be on hand to bring the crafts of framework knitting to life and visitors are welcome to have a go on the circular knitting machines. As expected, the museum’s Textile Emporium offers a wide range of Christmas gifts for all ages and budgets.

Paul Baker, the museum manager, said “this will be our biggest and best Christmas event yet with a wide variety of activities and entertainments throughout the day. The museum’s Victorian buildings offer the ideal setting and our volunteers will be in period dress to make the experience all the more authentic.”

The Framework Knitters Museum in Ruddington is Nottingham’s only working textile museum and celebrates the workers and trade which gave birth to Nottingham’s Lace Industry and the violent Luddite uprising. The unique historic site includes workers cottages working machines a Chapel and Britain’s only Luddite exhibition. For further information contact:-
Paul Baker Manager Framework Knitters Museum Chapel Street Ruddington Nottingham NG11 6HE
Tel 0115-840 3105
Email office@frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk
Website www.frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk.

Needles at the ready

Needles at the ready . . . the new Christmas Knits book is out NOW! Create your own Christmas Sweaters with a whopping 38 design possibilities in a great range of sizes from 61 to 112 cm (24 to 44 inches).

Take a look at the website at http://www.tbramsden.co.uk/catalog/designs/wendy-1/christmas_knits

Calling all male knitters!

As part of Channel 4’s Christmas craft programme with Kirstie Allsopp this year, Raise The Roof Productions is running a Christmas jumper competition that’s open to men of all ages!

If you’ve hand-knitted a Christmas jumper that you’re immensely proud of, or you intend to knit one (yes, there’s still time!) they’d love to hear from you!

Please contact them ASAP on 07725-221140 or at Christmas2014@raisetheroofproductions.com including a photo of your work.

New craft show launches

The programme, which will have its premiere showing on TLC (Sky 125 and Virgin 167) from the 3rd to 7th November, 9.00 to 10.00 am (two episodes daily, with new episodes aired at the same time throughout the week) is presented by Julie Peasgood and Wendy Turner Webster. Best known for her starring roles in Emmerdale, Brookside and Hollyoaks, Julie is a talented and enthusiastic crafter. Wendy is best known for hosting Channel 4’s Pet Rescue and Absolutely Animals and she shares Julie’s passion for making wonderfully crafty creations.

The programme takes two pairs of craft enthusiasts who are set the ultimate crafty challenge over a two day period. On the first day each team is given a few hours and a tiny budget to buy, borrow and beg all the items they need to produce a range of handmade crafts that are good enough to sell. The contestants must use all their ingenuity to gather in all the raw materials required for the job and then engage in a frenzy of activity making their products that afternoon (and through into the night!) On the second day the teams arrive at their pop up stalls in a busy town centre to sell their crafts side by side to the public. The winner is the team whose handmade crafts make the most cash.

For more information about the show visit www.craftybeggars.tv and follow @CraftyBeggarsTV on Twitter. Alternatively, visit the Crafty Beggars YouTube Channel- www.youtube.com/user/craftybeggarstv