JO SHARP ISSUE 2
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hand knitting patterns
Summer in full bloom
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Design & Pattern Writing Jo Sharp, Bronia Richards, Wendy Richards, COBY YZERMAN Knitting Our dedicated team of hand knitters; Anita, Anne, Betty, Gladys, Hazel, Janet, Janice, JENNI, Kathleen, Norma ART DIRECTION Bronia Richards Graphic Design BECKY CHILCOTT, CHIL3 DESIGN Photography Robert Frith, Acorn Photo Agency; with thanks to models and all shoot contributors Makeup & Hair Rebekah Clark STYLING & PROPS Roberta LEARY, CLAIRE BAILEY Pre-press & Printing Quality Press
Published in Australia by Jo Sharp Pty Ltd PO Box 1018, Fremantle WA 6959 Australia ACN 056 596 439 © 2006 All rights reserved. 2 Sharpofknit 2 TheJo knitting garments from this book for re-sale is not permitted unless written consent is given by Jo Sharp Pty Ltd.
knitting in vivid colour Inside this issue are four stories about living outside, and the sense of vivid freshness that comes with being in the open landscape. This luxury garment collection takes its cue from the beginning of spring, using lightweight yarn for the transition of seasons, when summer is already in the air yet winter is still on the way out. In the first story, vivid colour is captured with easy cotton knits. The little hot pink cardigan with short sleeves and open-work panels on page 8 makes a stunning addition to your casual holiday gear. The landscape has a tendency to change the way we feel. Being out in the ‘wide blue’ can make you feel like a new arrival in an unknown land. The spiral scarf on page 87 looks tricky, but its really very easy to learn and uses ‘short row shaping’. You will need to grasp the ‘wrap-and-turn’ technique to get the result, but once you get used to it you’ll find this a pleasure, and fun to make. The softness and drapey comfort of our Desert Garden Aran Cotton yarn is something to be experienced. I still remember the exquisite feeling of being on holiday and bathing out in the morning sunshine, using a face washer and soap, with an old block of wood as a bench top. Page 43 is our re-creation of that feeling with a watermelon coloured bath robe to complete the picture. Its an heirloom treasure and every girl should have one of her own. To be by the shore is to be free and in touch with your sensual self. The simple tweed coat on page 86 is as light as a feather and perfect for an early morning foray to collect the things washed up along the shore. This coat offers a great opportunity to hone your Stocking stitch technique. As always, the projects created at the Jo Sharp studio are styled for real comfort and easy stress-free knitting. Inspired by movement, sunlight and the landscape, we are re-visiting the places and textures of the great outdoors and we invite you to step outside and share with us. Jo Sharp
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Contents
WOMEN’S GARMENTS
HOMEWARES
Bathrobe.................................40, 62 Bolero..................................9, 26, 64 Cotton Sweater.................37, 48, 66 Crew Neck Sweater..........38, 50, 67 Fitted Singlet.....................10, 56, 68 Hourglass Cable Sweater.......34, 70 Lace Panel Sweater................52, 71 Lace Shell Top...................22, 55, 72 Lacy Cable Cardigan...............38, 74 Lacy Cable Sweater................54, 74 Ladder Stitch Cardigan.............8, 77 Mohair Sweater.................30, 50, 78 Ribbed Yoke Top................12, 13, 80 Ribbon Tie Cardigan...............29, 81 Tweed Cardigan................15, 24, 84 Tweed Coat..............................49, 86 V-neck Top..........................6, 57, 87
Chevron Throw........................16, 65 Embroidered Cushions...........16, 68 Garter Ridge Cushions...........39, 69 Table Runner...........................12, 83 Tea Cosy..................................41, 83 Teapot Mat..............................41, 84 Wash Cloth & Hand Towel......42, 88
SMALL PROJECTS
INFORMATION Abbreviations................................61 About Jo Sharp.............................59 Caring for your garment...............60 Conversion Tables.........................61 General Pattern Instructions........61 Jo Sharp Yarn Collections............58 Other Jo Sharp Books..................59 Pattern Ratings.............................60 Distributors...................................89
Bath Bag.................................42, 62 Beret.................................29, 37, 63 Chevron Scarf & Sarong...17, 57, 65 Lace Socks..............................26, 73 Lacy Hat............................26, 50, 73 Poncho....................................31, 79 Ribbed Mohair Shrug........14, 28, 80 Striped Scarf...........................48, 83 Twisted Scarf..........................23, 87
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Yarn used; Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton 50g x 9 (medium size) THIS PAGE, V-neck Top Version 1, pattern on page 87.
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THIS PAGE, Ladder Stitch Cardigan, pattern on page 77.
Yarn used; Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton 50g x 12 Medium size
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THIS PAGE, Bolero Version 1, pattern on page 64.
Yarn used; Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton 50g x 7 Medium size
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so easy to knit
THIS PAGE & OPPOSITE, Fitted Singlet Version 2, pattern on page 68.
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so easy to wear
so many colours
Yarn Used Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton 50g x 6 Medium size
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ABOVE, Table Runner, pattern on page 83. RIGHT, Ribbed Yoke Top Version 1, pattern on page 80.
Yarn Used Jo Sharp’s Soho Summer DK Cotton 50g x 7 12 Jo Sharp knit 2
THIS PAGE, Ribbed Yoke Top Version 2, pattern on page 80.
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Yarn used; Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair 50g x 3 Medium size
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Yarn used; Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed 50g x 8 Medium size
THIS PAGE, Tweed Cardigan Version 2, pattern on page 84. OPPOSITE PAGE Ribbed Mohair Shrug Version 1, pattern on page 80.
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ABOVE, Embroidered Cushions, pattern on page 68, & Chevron Throw, pattern on page 65.
ABOVE & OPPOSITE PAGE, Chevron Sarong, pattern on page 65.
Yarn Used Soho Summer DK Cotton 50g x 14
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rare comfort kid mohair the wind in your hair
THIS PAGE & OPPOSITE, Lace Shell Top Version 2, pattern on page 72, & Twisted Scarf, pattern on page 87.
Yarn used; Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair 50g x 5 Medium size
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beautiful to knit & beautiful to wear
Yarn used; Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair 50g x 5 Medium size
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THIS PAGE & OPPOSITE, Tweed Cardigan Version 1, pattern on page 84.
Yarn used; Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed 50g x 8 Medium size
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ABOVE & OPPOSITE, Bolero Version 2, pattern on page 64 & Lacy Hat Version 2, pattern on page 73.
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ABOVE, Lace Socks, pattern on page 73.
Yarn used; Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton 50g x 10 Medium size Jo Sharp knit 2 27 
THIS PAGE, Ribbed Mohair Shrug Version 2, pattern on page 80.
Yarn used; Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair 50g x 5 Medium size
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THIS PAGE, Ribbon Tie Cardigan, pattern on page 81, & Beret Version 1, pattern on page 63.
Yarn used; Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton 50g x 13 Medium size
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THIS PAGE, Poncho, pattern on page 79. OPPOSITE, Mohair Sweater Version 1, pattern on page 78.
Yarn used; Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair 50g x 6 Medium size
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Yarn Used Soho Summer DK Cotton 50g x 10 Medium size
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THIS PAGE, Hourglass Cable Sweater, pattern on page 70.
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THIS PAGE, Cotton Sweater Version 2, pattern on page 66, & Beret Version 2, pattern on page 63.
Yarn Used Desert Garden Aran Cotton 50g x 12 Medium size
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ABOVE, Crew Neck Sweater, pattern on page 67. OPPOSITE, Garter Ridge Cushions, pattern on page 69.
Yarn used: Jo Sharp’s Alpaca Silk Georgette 50g x 9 Medium size
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ABOVE & RIGHT, Lacy Cable Cardigan, pattern on page 74.
Yarn used: Jo Sharp’s Alpaca Silk Georgette 50g x 7 Medium size
Yarn Used Desert Garden Aran Cotton
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ABOVE & OPPOSITE, Bathrobe, pattern on page 62.
ABOVE TOP, Tea Cosy, pattern on page 83. ABOVE BOTTOM, Teapot Mat, pattern on page 84.
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THIS PAGE & OPPOSITE, Bathrobe, pattern on page 62. ABOVE LEFT, Wash Cloth, pattern on page 88. ABOVE CENTRE, Bath Bag, pattern on page 62. ABOVE RIGHT, Hand Towel, pattern on page 88.
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THIS PAGE, Cotton Sweater Version 1, pattern on page 66, & Striped Scarf, pattern on page 83.
Yarn Used Desert Garden Aran Cotton 50g x 17 Medium size
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THIS PAGE, Tweed Coat, pattern on page 86.
Yarn Used Silkroad Dk Tweed 50g x 12 Medium size
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ABOVE, Mohair Sweater Version 2, pattern on page 78. FAR RIGHT, Crew Neck Sweater Version 1, pattern on page 67, & Lacy Hat Version 1, pattern on page 73.
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Yarn used: Jo Sharp’s Alpaca Silk Georgette 50g x 7 Medium size
Yarn used; Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair 50g x 10 Medium size
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THIS PAGE AND OPPOSITE, Lace Panel Sweater, pattern on page 71.
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Yarn Used Desert Garden Aran Cotton 50g x 17 Medium size
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THIS PAGE, Lacy Cable Sweater, pattern on page 74.
Yarn used: Jo Sharp’s Alpaca Silk Georgette 50g x 9 Medium size
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THIS PAGE, Lace Shell Top Version 1, pattern on page 72.
Yarn used; Jo Sharp’s Rare Comfort Kid Mohair 50g x 5 Medium size
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ABOVE, Fitted Singlet Version 1, pattern on page 68.
Yarn Used Soho Summer DK Cotton 50g x 5 Medium size
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ABOVE, Chevron Scarf, pattern on page 65. LEFT, V-neck Top Version 2 pattern on page 87.
Yarn used; Jo Sharp Desert Garden Aran Cotton 50g x 8 Medium size
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Contemporary hand knitting designs for women & outdoors by Jo Sharp.