Patterns

The Strand yarn in 25 gram balls is available in a range of 16 yummy colours , of course you can mix and match with the 10 metre skeins for Fair Isle and stripes. It knits as a 3 ply and we have a free pattern for a pair of babies booties with 1 ball of wool as our project for this month.
We have developed a range of patterns to make the most of this lovely yarn.

At the Beach


This pattern is for baby jackets in 2 sizes, 0-3 months and 6-9 months with 2 different edge patterns, one with a rolled and twisted edge and the other with a lacy edge, There is a hat and booties to match each style.

Materials for either style
Jacket
3 (4) 25gm ball of Strand Yarn in main colour
4 x 10m skeins or 1 x 25gm ball of Strand Yarn in contrast colour
3 x 14mm buttons

Hats
1 x 25gm ball of Strand Yarn in main colour
2 x 10m skeins of Strand Yarn in contrast colour

Size 2.75mm needles (or needle size required to match tension )

Booties
1 x 25gm ball of Strand Yarn in main colour
2 x 10m skeins of Strand Yarn in contrast colour
Size 2.5mm needles for Birth to 2 months
Size 3mm needles 3 to 6 months
Size 3.25 needles 6 to 9 months
2 stitch markers
3mm crochet hook

 

Strand colours used for samples:
Lacy Jacket

MC – Miro Brown 142
Contrast - Miro Cream 141

Rolled edge Jacket:
MC – Miro Brown 142
Contrast - Matai Navy 075

Pattern NZ $9.95

Downloadable PDF NZ $5.95

Cable Car Ride



This pattern is for 2 styles of jerseys in 3 sizes, 9-12 months, 2 years and 4 years. There is also a matching hat

Materials
Star of the Show Jersey
4 (6, 7) 25gm balls Strand in Main colour
2 x 10m skeins of Strand yarn in 3 contrast colours
1 x 10m skeins of Strand yarn in 2 contrast colours

Stripey Jersey
4 (5, 6) 25gm balls Strand in Main colour
1 25gm ball each of Strand yarn in 5 contrast colours

Hat
1 x 25gm ball Strand in Main colour
1 x 10m skeins of Strand yarn in 3 contrast colours

2 .75mm needles (or needle size required to match tension)

Strand colours used for samples:
Star of the Show:
MC – 494, A – 394, B – 075, C – 175, D – 453, E – 152

Stripy:
MC - 394, A – 155, B – 494, C – 305, D – 175, E – 075

Hat:
MC – 075, A – 494, B – 394, C - 155

Pattern NZ $9.95

Downloadable PDF NZ $5.95

French Vanilla




This pattern is for a baby cardigan in 3 sizes, 0-3 months, 3-6mths and 6-9 months. There is also matching hat,booties and shawl. They can be knitted in one colour or with a coloured edge using the Strand 10 metre skeins.

Materials
Cardigan
3 (4, 5) 25 gm balls Strand yarn in main colour (MC) 1 x 25gm ball of Strand wool in contrast colour (CC) (optional)

Hat
1 x 25gm ball Strand yarn
2 x 10m skeins of Strand wool in contrast colour (optional )

Booties
1 x 25 gm ball Strand yarn in main colour
1 x 10m skein of Strand wool in contrast colour (optional)

2.75 mm needles (or needle size required for correct tension)

Shawl
9 x 25 gm balls Strand yarn or
8 x 25 gm balls Strand yarn in main colour (MC) and 1 x 25gm ball in contrast colour (CC)
3.5 mm circular needle or 1 pair
straight needles (or needle size required for correct tension)

Strand colours used for samples:
Cream 445
Miro Cream 141 Manuka Blue 202
Titoki Pink 492

Pattern NZ $9.95

Downloadable PDF NZ $5.95

Lollipops and Ice Cream


This pattern is for a cardigan with a fairisle pattern in 3 sizes for ages 9-12 months, 2 years and 4 years. There is also a Bolero for the same sizes. the sleeve lengths can be swapped around with the other pattern.

Lolipops Cardigan
Materials
4 (6, 7) 25gm balls Strand yarn in Main colour (MC)
2 x 10m skeins of Strand yarn in 2 contrast colours (A, B)
Stitch Holder
8 Buttons

Mint Sunday Bolero
Materials
3 (4, 5) 25gm balls Strand in Main colour (MC)
1 x 10m skeins of Strand yarn in contrast colour for embroidery

2.75 mm needles (or needle size required for correct tension)

Strand colours used for samples: Lollipop Cardigan :
MC – Matai Blue 082, A – Puriri Green 312, B – Light Rata Red 082

Mint Sundae Bolero :
MC – Puriri Green 312
Embroidery - Light Rata Red 082

Pattern NZ $9.95

Downloadable PDF NZ $5.95

 

Free Bootie Pattern
This pattern is free with a ball of Strand yarn. It uses a 25gm ball and one 10m skein for the contrast rolled top
 

Strand Yarn

25 gm Balls Colour Chart


10m Skeins Colour Chart
(the link goes to the Strand website but it uses the same shopping cart)