JO SHARP
Eclectic Hand knitting collection Book number seven
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ECLECTIC BY JO SHARP
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Contents ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Des i gn & Patte r n W r i t i ng Jo Sharp, Leanne Prouse, Wendy Richards, Fiona Bretherton K n i tti ng Our dedicated team of hand knitters; Anita, Anne, Betty, Gladys, Hazel, Janet, Janice, Jenni, Kathleen, Lily, Norma Graph i c D es i gn Bronia Richards P hotog r aph y Robert Frith, Acorn Photo Agency with thanks to all contributors S t y l i ng Bronia Richards, Alex Mather, Fiona Bretherton, Lotta Warner, with thanks to Sheree Dornan at Love in Tokyo, High St, Fremantle WA Make up & Ha i r Suzanne Lane P re -p r ess & P r i nt i ng Daniels Printing Craftsmen With special thanks to Patricia, Michael & Wandi Published in Australia by Jo Sharp Pty Ltd PO Box 1018, Fremantle WA 6959 Australia ACN 056 596 439 Š 2005 All rights reserved.
Box Stitch Jacket
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Turtleneck Vest
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Beret
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Button Cushion
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Fairisle Cardigan
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Kimono
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Long Textured Scarf
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Moss Rib Sweater
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Ribbed Mohair Sweater
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Ribbed Tube Top & Vest
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Tea Cosy
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Textured Throw
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Tie Front Jacket
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Tweed Cable Sweater
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Abbreviations
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About Jo Sharp
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Acknowledgements
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Caring For Your Garment
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Conversion Tables
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Distributors
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General Pattern Instructions
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Jo Sharp Books & Yarns
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The knitting of garments from this book for re-sale is not permitted unless written consent is given from Jo Sharp Pty Ltd.
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the orient express on the journey east
she took a painted wedding basket inside was a pair of velvet slippers embroidered with gold thread and wrapped in a cloth of silk brocade
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Above and opposite, Kimono, pattern page 39.
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Above, Long Textured Scarf, pattern page 42. Opposite, Moss Rib Sweater, pattern page 42.
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Mohair and tweed textures weave together subtle tones of deep mulberry and chartreuse
Above, Long Textured Scarf, pattern page 42. Opposite, Box Stitch Jacket, pattern page 34.
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Above and opposite, Ribbed Vest, pattern page 44.
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grandma's house familiar suitcases in the hallway cupboard a hundred souvenirs gathered past adventures remembered in an era when there was time enough
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This page and opposite, Ribbed Mohair Sweater, pattern page 43.
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Above, Button Cushion, pattern page 36. Opposite, Textured Throw, pattern page 45.
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Old world tones rich plum hues, soft feminine shaping and new world charm
Above and opposite, Turtleneck Vest, pattern page 35.
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the old world a pot of chinese tea for two rests french polished oak and finely cut glass vase mirrors fragments of lace made by hand in another time
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Understated tones of magnolia and ash contour with the body in luxurious tweed yarns of wool, silk & cashmere
Above and opposite, Tie Front Jacket, pattern page 46.
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A handsome fairisle classic crafted with traditional heathered wool yarn
This page and opposite, Fairisle Cardigan, pattern page 37.
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A playful mix of the exotic and the unexpected combine to soothe and surprise, tea anyone?
Above, Tea Cosy, pattern page 44. Above right and opposite, Ribbed Tube Top, pattern page 44.
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An eclectic collection of hand knitting designs for women by Jo Sharp