Winter Knitting

By MillaMia

This inspiring new book from the team behind MillaMia knitwear is packed with projects to take you through the wintertime. As the seasons change from cool, crisp autumn to the cold and dark of winter, Scandinavians are particularly good at easing the transition with clothing, interiors and food that bring warmth and light.

Sisters Katarina and Helena Rosen aim to share some wonderful Swedish traditions, designs and activities with you – but of course with the signature modern twist that MillaMia bring to all things knitted. In this book you will find a mix of knitting projects to see you through the cold season, including stylish garments and accessories for adults and children, cosy homewares and unique gifts. Indulge in kitting yourself out for the first fall of snow, make clothes that the kids can wear for the festive season and create interior projects that will bring warmth both literally and visually. You will also find a selection of ‘bonus’ projects – with a couple of favourite festive recipes and some wonderful paper projects that any yarn enthusiast will enjoy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK
• Release date: Dec 18, 2014
• ISBN: 9781910496343

Book preview

WARMTH

THERE IS NOTHING LIKE KNITS MADE FROM THE FINEST MERINO WOOL TO KEEP YOU WARM ON COLD DAYS AND NIGHTS, OR SNUG AT HOME.

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HONEY HONEY CUSHION

SKILL LEVEL BEGINNER / IMPROVING

SIZES / MEASUREMENTS

34cm/13½in by 34cm/13½in to fit a 35cm/13¾in by 35cm/13¾in cushion pad.

MATERIALS

Four 50g/1¾oz balls of MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in Putty Grey (121).

Pair of 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles.

Cable needle.

5 buttons approx 19mm/¾in in diameter.

TENSION / GAUGE

25 sts and 34 rows to 10cm/4in square over st st using 3.25mm (US 3) needles.

HINTS AND TIPS

This is a relaxing fun knit for any knitter to treat themselves with. The cushion looks superb piled high on your bed or sofa – why not knit a selection in toning colours to soften your interior look? With a different construction on the front and back, the pattern is a very manageable size and an excellent project for someone wanting to master this waffle-like cable texture.

ABBREVIATIONS

C4F, cable 4 front – slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, k2, then k2 from cable needle.

C4B, cable 4 back – slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, k2, then k2 from cable needle.

See here.

ALTERNATIVE COLOURWAYS

Illustration

FRONT

With 3.25mm (US 3) needles cast on 86 sts.

1st row K5, p4, k4, p3, k8, p3, k32, p3, k8, p3, k4, p4, k5.

Inc row P18, m1, p4, m1, p7, [m1, p4] 7 times, m1, p7, m1, p4, m1, p18. 98 sts.

Cont in cable and rib patt.

1st row K5, p4, k4, p3, k2, [C4F] twice, p3, [C4B, C4F] 5 times, p3, k2, [C4F] twice, p3, k4, p4, k5.

2nd row P to end.

3rd row K5, p4, k4, p3, [C4B] twice, k2, p3, k40, p3, [C4B] twice, k2, p3, k4, p4, k5.

4th row P to end.

5th row K5, p4, k4, p3, k2, [C4F] twice, p3, [C4F, C4B] 5 times, p3, k2, [C4F] twice, p3, k4, p4, k5.

6th row P to end.

7th row K5, p4, k4, p3, [C4B] twice, k2, p3, k40, p3, [C4B] twice, k2, p3, k4, p4, k5.

8th row P to end.

These 8 rows set the cable and rib patt.

Cont in patt until work measures 34cm/13½in from cast on edge, ending with a right side row.

Dec row P18, p2 tog, p2, p2 tog, p6, [p2 tog, p3] 7 times, p2 tog, p7, p2 tog, p2, p2 tog, p18. 86 sts.

Cast off.

BACK

Lower back

With 3.25mm (US 3) needles cast on 86 sts.

1st row K5, p4, k4, p3, k8, p3, k32, p3, k8, p3, k4, p4, k5.

2nd row P to end.

These 2 rows set the rib patt.

Cont in patt until back measures 27cm/10½in from cast on edge, ending with a p row.

Cast off in rib.

Upper back

With 3.25mm (US 3) needles cast on 86 sts.

1st row K5, p4, k4, p3, k8, p3, k32, p3, k8, p3, k4, p4, k5.

2nd row P to end.

These 2 rows set the rib patt.

Work a further 4 rows.

1st buttonhole row K5, [k2 tog, y2rn, skpo, patt 14] 4 times, k2 tog, y2rn, skpo, k5.

2nd buttonhole row P to end, working twice in y2rn.

Cont in patt until work measures 15cm/6in from cast on edge, ending with a p row.

Cast off in rib.

TO MAKE UP

Lap upper back over lower back for approx 8cm/3in and tack in place. With right sides together, sew back to front. Turn to right side. Sew on buttons. Insert cushion