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Agatha is inspired by Agatha Christie's books especially the amateur detective Miss Marple. The palms are worked in the round starting from the wristband and use a beautiful repeating Fair Isle pattern. As the pattern requires only a small amount of fingering/4-ply yarn in each colour, these fingerless mitts are a great stash-busting project. Available in three sizes, with finished hand circumference measurements ranging from 17.5cm (7in) to 22.5cm (9in).
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4 Ply
Skill level
1 of 27
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The Beatrix vest is covered by a surface knit with twisted loops that is intuitive and comfortable to knit. The garment looks particularly snug when paired with the Potter cowl. Worked in the round from the bottom up with steaked armholes, the vest is knitted using a 'heavy' DK-weight yarn. Available in nine sizes, with finished chest circumference measurements ranging from 71cm (28.5in) to 153cm (61.25in).
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Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
2 of 27
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The Brontës lived in the 1800s, when scarves were a common outerwear for women: everyday scarves were made of hand-spun wool and were so large that they could be wrapped around the body. This shawl features traditional lace patterns and stripes; the tassels add a little bit of luxury. Knitted using three shades of fingering-weight yarn, the shawl has a finished wingspan of 225cm (90in).
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Fingering
Skill level
3 of 27
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This large and cosy Cecily blanket is formed by knitted squares, which are knitted together into seven long strip before being sewn together and finished with an i-cord edging. The simple shape of the blanket provides room for stunning colour combinations. The design was inspired by an old Rowan magazine. The blanket is knitted using 16 shades of fingering-weight yarn. Once completed, the item measures approximately 200cm (80in) by 200cm (80in).
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Fingering
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4 of 27
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The Dalloway jumper takes its name from Virginia Woolf's novel "Mrs Dalloway". The garment is a classic curved shirt with a Fair Isle pattern in one distinct contrasting colour. The pattern was inspired by the jacket Virginia Woolf wore. Knitted using a 'heavy' DK-weight yarn and worked in the round, top down. You can knit the body part according to the pattern or make to the desired length. Available in nine sizes, with finished chest circumference measurements ranging from 86cm (34.5in) to 166cm (66.5in).
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Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
5 of 27
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Diamond Kite socks have an eye-catching embroidery pattern and a contrasting heel and toe. The leg is available in two lengths. The socks are knitted top down and have a cuff made of twisted rib. The foot length can be modified by yourself. Diamond Kite socks were inspired by the song of the same name by Kate Bush - the sock's diamond patterns depict tiny kites. Available in three sizes with leg circumference measurements ranging from 19cm (7.5cm) to 23.5cm (9.5in).
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Yarn weight
4 Ply
Skill level
6 of 27
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The Dodie wool coat got its name from author Dodie Smith. It can be worn alone or as a twinset with a Mortmain jumper for a sweet vintage feel. Dodie is a classic, round yoke cardigan jacket that is knitted using a 'light' DK-weight yarn and worked in the round using steek stitches. Nine sizes are available, with finished chest circumference measurements ranging 80cm (32in) to 159cm (63.5in).
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Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
7 of 27
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The middle of the Emmeline hat is adorned with an impressive floral pattern and bobbles to create an interesting surface. The hat is worked in the round and starts with a two-tone rib. The design got its name from suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, who founded the Women's Social and Political Union. Purple, green and white were chosen as the colours of the association, and the hat uses these. Available in four sizes, with finished headband circumference measurements ranging from 45.5cm (18.25in) to 55cm (22in).
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Fingering
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8 of 27
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Garnett is a short-sleeve jumper with a dropped shoulder line. It is knitted using thick needles and 3-ply and lace-weight yarn held together, thus mimicking Annie Garnett's experimental technique of weaving wire into fabric. The front and sleeves are decorated with a lace panel. The garment is knitted bottom up first in the round then flat. Available in nine sizes with finished chest circumference measurements ranging from 85.5cm (34.25in) to 165.5cm (66.25in).
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Yarn weight
Lace
Skill level
9 of 27
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Gaskell is a braided cardigan dedicated to the English writer Elizabeth Gaskell, and reflects the knitting styles of the late 1800s. The boxy shape, dropped shoulder line and loose sleeves ensure that Gaskell is ideal for layering. The pattern provides two length options. The piece is knitted using a 'heavy' DK-weight yarn and is available in seven sizes, with finished chest circumference measurements ranging from 100.5cm (40.25in) to 162.5cm (65in).
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Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
10 of 27
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The two colour options of the Gertrude vest were inspired by garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, who was a pioneer in the use of colour themes. The Gertrude vest has a classic and a well-fitting design. It has a fair isle-inspired pattern at the front and a checkered pattern that continues the same colours at the back. Available in 10 sizes, with finished chest circumferences ranging from 77.5cm (31in) to 147cm (58.75in).
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Fingering
Skill level
11 of 27
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The two colour options of the Gertrude vest were inspired by garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, who was a pioneer in the use of colour themes. The Gertrude vest has a classic and a well-fitting design. It has a fair isle-inspired pattern at the front and a checkered pattern that continues the same colours at the back. Available in 10 sizes, with finished chest circumferences ranging from 77.5cm (31in) to 147cm (58.75in).
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Fingering
Skill level
12 of 27
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Lauper is a versatile accessory that can add personality to any outfit it can be tied as a decoration around the neck or as a bow on the hair, or worn as a belt! The design was inspired by 1980s pop star Cyndi Lauper and her wild, personal and fun style. Lauper begins with a few stitches that expand into a lace-trimmed leaf. Knitted using 3-ply vintage-weight yarn, this accessory measures 101cm (40.5in) long when completed.
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Yarn weight
3 Ply
Skill level
13 of 27
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Miller is a casual beanie with an elaborate embroidery pattern. Knitted using either a fingering- or sport-weight yarn, it's the perfect accessory for long winter walks! Miller is worked from the edging in the round; you can make the edging either single or double. The beanie got its name from photographer Lee Miller, who in 1939 became a war correspondent for British Vogue. Available in three sizes, with finished circumference measurements ranging from 463cm (17.25in) to 60cm (24in).
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Fingering
Skill level
14 of 27
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Dodie Smith's novel "I Capture the Castle", which tells the story of the impoverished Mortmain family and their 17-year-old daughter, Cassandra, is the source of inspiration for this classic curve sweater. This easy-to-knit piece has two sleeve length options. It is knitted using a 'light' DK-weight yarn and is worked in the round, bottom up; the sleeves are knitted separately. Available in nine sizes, with finished chest circumference measurements ranging from 78cm (31.25in to 152.5cm (61in).
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Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
15 of 27
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Debbie Harry/Blondie's album Parallel Lines, which ran frequently on Susan's turntable, gave the idea to these socks, which are adorned with vertical lines on both sides. Knitted using fingering/4-ply sock yarn these socks are worked top down and have an interesting texture: since the socks have a smooth corner knit on the surface, they are first knitted inside out to facilitate the process. Available in three sizes, with finished leg circumference measurements ranging from 19cm (7.5in) to 23.5cm (9.5in).
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Fingering
Skill level
16 of 27
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Susan Crawford's Potter is a comfortable cowl made with a surface knit using a 'heavy' DK-weight yarn. Thanks to the double knitted surface, it is the perfect accessory for cold weather. The same easy twisted loops are also used in the Beatrix vest and create an intriguing surface. The item is worked in the round and started with a temporary creation edge: this way the edges can finally be joined together to create a tube-like shape. Once completed, the cowl's top circumference measures approximately 70cm (28in).
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Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
17 of 27
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The Sayer jumper with its deep ribbed cuffs and polo neck features an eye-catching coloured yoke, which is mirrored at the sleeve bottoms. Inspired by Queen of Africa character Rose Sayer, played by Katharine Hepburn, the piece is knitted in the round using a 'heavy' worsted-weight yarn. Available in eight sizes, with finished chest circumference measurements ranging from 91.5cm (36.5in) to 164.5cm (65.75in).
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Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
18 of 27
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Siddal is a loose-fitting shirt/jumper with flared sleeves - a modern twist on medieval costumes. It is knitted using a worsted-weight yarn and is worked from the bottom up. The 3x1 rib runs up seamlessly from the lace pattern on the hem. The neckline is finished with a threaded cord. The design was inspired by Lizzie Siddal, the muse and wife of painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Available in nine sizes, with finished chest circumference measurements ranging from 80cm (32in) to 171.5cm (68.5in).
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Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
19 of 27
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Spencer is a stylish jumper inspired by the feminine and romantic style of Lady Diana Spencer, who owed much to designer Laura Ashley. The garment is knitted using fingering-weight yarn. The pattern, which adorns the front, cuffs and shoulders, makes use of wrapped loops. The garment is worked in the round from the bottom up to the armpits, after which the front and back are knitted separately. Available in nine sizes, with finished chest circumferences measuring 80.5cm (32.25in) to 160.5cm (64.25in).
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Fingering
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20 of 27
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Vanessa Bell, perhaps best known as Virginia Woolf's older sister, was also a talented artist and craftsman and wanted to move away from stiff and restrictive Victorian outfits. With soft lines, deep pockets and a simple fastening, the casual short-sleeve Vanessa wool jacket uses two different yarns - fingering and lace-weight - which are held together. Available in nine sizes, with finished chest circumference measurements ranging from 89cm (35.5in) to 169cm (67.5in).
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Fingering
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21 of 27
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The Virginia vest was inspired by a jacket Virginia Woolf is seen wearing in several photographs. It is knitted in the round using three shades of a fingering-weight yarn to create its colourwork pattern, including corrugated ribs to the edges. The pattern provides three length options: short, medium, long. Available in 12 sizes, with finished chest circumference measurements ranging from 75cm (30in) to 157.5cm (63in).
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Fingering
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22 of 27
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The Vita wool jacket is reminiscent of an English farmhouse garden with its different colours and carefully thought out plantings. It is a straight-lined wool jacket knitted in fingering-weight yarn with a dropped shoulder line and the same pattern as the Gertrude vest. The instruction was inspired by the British writer and poet Vita Sackville-West. Ten sizes are available, with finished chest circumference measurements ranging from 101cm (40.5in) to 1763cm (69.25in).
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Fingering
Skill level
23 of 27
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The Vita wool jacket is reminiscent of an English farmhouse garden with its different colours and carefully thought out plantings. It is a straight-lined wool jacket knitted in fingering-weight yarn with a dropped shoulder line and the same pattern as the Gertrude vest. The instruction was inspired by the British writer and poet Vita Sackville-West. Ten sizes are available, with finished chest circumference measurements ranging from 101cm (40.5in) to 1763cm (69.25in).
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Yarn weight
Fingering
Skill level
24 of 27
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Weatherhouse - a book of the same name written by Nan Shepherd - is a simple, triangular shawl with a spectacular stripe pattern and multicoloured fringe. The scarf starts from the middle at the top and is shaped with additions on both sides of the centre line and on the sides. Knitted using seven shades of fingering/4-ply yarn, this also makes for a great stash-busting piece, as only about 25g of each shade is needed. Once completed, the shawl's wingspan measures approximately 136cm (54in).
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Yarn weight
4 Ply
Skill level
25 of 27
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Weldon was inspired by an old instruction leaflet called Dainty Undies, published by Weldon's Practical Needlework in the 1940s. Weldon is available in two versions: a well-fitting short top and an elegant dress. This design is a great project for first-time lace knitters, and its simple shape makes the garment fun and surprisingly quick to knit. The dress is worked bottom up using fingering-weight yarn. Available in nine sizes, with finished chest circumference measurements ranging from 63cm (25.25in) to 154.5cm (61.75in).
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Fingering
Skill level
26 of 27
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Weldon was inspired by an old instruction leaflet called Dainty Undies, published by Weldon's Practical Needlework in the 1940s. Weldon is available in two versions: a well-fitting short top and an elegant dress. This design is a great project for first-time lace knitters, and its simple shape makes the garment fun and surprisingly quick to knit. The top is worked bottom up using fingering-weight yarn. Available in nine sizes, with finished chest circumference measurements ranging from 63cm (25.25in) to 154.5cm (61.75in).
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Yarn weight
Fingering
Skill level
27 of 27
