“This lace snood, knitted flat, is worked sideways from a temporary cast-on, knitted to the desired length and then grafted to form a closed ring,” explains its designer, Judy Furlong. “The lace stitch is fairly simple and would be great for a relative beginner to lace knitting.” Judy has knitted her snood using a heavy laceweight yarn from Fyb...

JUDY FURLONG’S elegant gilet, featured on the front cover of The Knitter Issue 108, incorporates darts in the front and back, side shaping, and bust darts to give a gently tailored feel. It is finished with bound edges, which require stitches to be picked up on the WS of the gilet and the cast-off edge to be sewn down on the RS of the garment....

Base: 28cm (11in) wide x 21cm (8¼in) deep

THIS SOFTLY draping blouse by Judy

“This nautical-inspired cardigan has side shaping and bust darts to give a sleek silhouette, and features lace trim and beading to emphasise the “port holes” on the sleeves,“ says Judy Furlong. “The front edges and neckline are finished with an enclosed trim to give a neat look if the cardigan is to be worn unbuttoned.” The main fabric of the c...

With bright stripes and offset pockets, this breezy top by Judy Furlong will add some nautical style to your summer look.

Loose fitting swing hem top in stocking stitch has a fairly simple lace stitch pattern at the side panels and sleeves. It features saddle shoulders, deep neckline back and front and pockets in the side panels. This top is designed to be somewhat oversized and so check the actual measurements in case you would prefer a more snug fit.

Close fitting cardigan, featured on the front cover of The Knitter, Issue 94, has fairly simple lace stitch pattern and stocking stitch, but do take care with Milanese stitch. The lace is worked on all rows which makes it a little tricky to unpick a mistake. If you are a novice at lace knitting , insert a “lifeline” every so often just in case ...

An easy to wear cardigan. The stitch patterns for the main sections are reasonably easy as they are both purl on the wrong side, but do take care with the bead stitch front panel. Unlike the other two stitch patterns, the lace is worked on all rows which makes it a little tricky to unpick a mistake. If you are a novice at lace knitting , insert...

This fitted cardigan has single pleat detail at the back, echoed at the sleeve cuffs, and box pleats at the fronts and sleeve caps. The cuff pleats fall in opposite directions on right and left fitted sleeves which are otherwise identical.

Fine, textured easy to wear poncho drapes easily over the body to cover-up on those chillier summer days. The tassles are optional.

This elegant, easy to wear cropped, three quarter sleeve boxy cardigan has side shaping and bust darts. It features a textured lattice border to front edges and sleeves and a shaped panel down centre back.

This garment is designed for men’s sizing, but can of course be worn by men or women. The garment shown is chest size 106.5cm (42in) and so is very oversized for the model.

This design is on the front cover of The Knitter Issue 79.

Inspired by these beautiful yarns, the pattern of this jacket combines bands of the multitoned Artesano Linen Silk DK, with Fair Isle designs using two solid shades of Alpaca Silk 4ply, worked double to match the weight of the DK. Both yarns, sadly, are now discontinued but if prove to be unavailable, possible alternatives may be suggested thro...

This close-fitting top is shaped with bust darts and has a generous welt to sit comfortably over jeans or a skirt without over stretching.

This delicate fitted cardigan with side shaping and bust darts, features lace edging and contrast lace collar and cuffs. The lower edging is worked first and sts are picked up with the body worked flat in one piece, including the button and buttonhole bands, to the armholes. Similarly, the cuffs are worked in contrast yarn and the sleeve sts th...

This intarsia top is a T-shirt at heart with shaping at the sides and shoulders. The underarm sections allow for some adjustment which, if you are feeling adventurous, could be tailored to your personal preference by short row shaping to give a tighter or looser fit in any particular area such as the sleeve, bust or over the hip for example. Al...

This lace capelet features a classic lace stitch which is surprisingly easy to knit and forms its own scalloped edge at the cast on edge – but be sure to use a stretchy cast on method to allow this to happen. The capelet is worked in one piece decreasing in circumference gradually to the saddle shoulders. These are fairly gently shaped and so c...

This mix of ultra-fine cobweb yarn and 4ply gives an interesting texture. The squares are worked using a technique reminiscent of Fisherman’s Rib, knitting into the stitch below to add extra texture.

It is hard not to be inspired by the traditional Scottish patterns of Fair Isle, tartan and Sanquhar hence this cushion, showing all three bound together in a celtic plait and finished off with stag’s horn buttons recycled from an old kilt jacket – hence this cushion’s alternative name, Monarch of the Glen. Techniques are cabling for the cushio...

Single breasted, asymmetric fastening, long sleeved coat inspired by traditional Sanquhar patterns.

This elegant fitted top has inverted pleat detail at the front and back, and features a textured lower section in Rose Stitch and lighter toned upper section in Twisted Stocking Stitch, scoop neckline and three quarter length sleeves. The yarn used here, Blacker Swan Falkland Islands Wool 4ply, is beautiful to work with and comes in many lovely...

This versatile slouchy jacket features fairly simple lace and spiral textured stitch patterns – no cable needle required, long sleeves, welt, collar and pockets trimmed with a stripe rib. The body is worked in one piece to the armholes then divided for left & right fronts and back. There is a rib panel where the side seams would be, allowin...

This floaty stole can be transformed by the way you wear it. With the longer edge at the bottom it appears to be a traditional crescent shawl. But wear it the other way up and the deep edging becomes the collar for a bolero-shaped wrap, which can be pinned in place. There are little loops at the upper border front edge for buttonholes, too. Jud...

This cardigan was inspired by the deceptively simple lines of classic Chanel jackets. The main sections of this cardigan are in stst with rib side panels and so are simple and quick to knit and are a great place to show off your skills in smooth, even knitting. The tartan details are worked as a combination of stranded work and bobbins - basica...

This elegant top has three quarter sleeves and is shaped at the waist and has short row shaping to create bust darts. If you prefer more room at the waist, just omit the waist darts.

This cardigan is knitted in the round with only a few rows at the shoulders knitted flat – a great chance to indulge in some steeking. However, unusually for a steeked garment, the armhole is shaped and the sleeves are fitted and set in.

Something for the boys but of course, equally suitable for the girls. This square scarf is very easy to knit; the edging is a simple faggot and the main section stst, the lace ladders being created by dropping sts and unravelling them all the way down to the foundation row. Be careful if substituting yarn as anything more “hairy” than the recom...

This heavily textured cape in Aran weight yarn is worked flat in panels which are then worked together in shaped saddle shoulders. The collar is worked separately in the round and then grafted on alternatively use three needle cast off if preferred. The panels are then stitched together omitting the Front slits which are edged in Moss Stitch.

A cosy cape with generous rib collar, folded over, this design features an interesting herringbone stitch pattern and rounded cabled edges. Construction starts with the rib collar, knitted in the round, then switches to Herringbone Stitch working back and forth on circular needles. It ends with a short rib section and the cable edges are grafte...

Featured on the front cover of Issue 53 of The Knitter.

This elegant jacket features a single button closure with ribbon trim, collar, pockets, full length set in sleeves and binding to collar, sleeves, body and pocket tops.

Classic, fitted tweedy jacket with lace detail, set in sleeves and patch pockets.

PDF pattern is in English only.

The main stitch in this stole is a classic – “Dayflower” – which is very pretty and fairly simple to knit. The borders which are picked up and worked outwards include nupps which can easily be replaced by beads if you prefer. Do be sure to use a Stretchy Cast Off method as otherwise, it will be very difficult to establish the peaks. Again, the ...

This delicate lace top in Shale Pattern is fairly loose fitting - choose size according to your preferences - and drapes beautifully. Dress it up or down for daytime to evening wear.

This close fitting little top was inspired by thoughts of late Spring, early Summer days. Featured are polka dots and vertical stripes while the Channel Island cast on at the rib and neck edge adds a little extra interest. There is a deep keyhole opening in the back – so no struggling to pull this top over your head and spoiling the makeup! The...

This oversized cardigan features fairly simple textured stitch patterns, long sleeves, welt and rib front band. The body is worked in one piece to the armholes then divided for left & right fronts and back. The sleeves are knitted up from the cuff, have a shallow cap and are set in. Stitches are picked up along both front edges and back nec...

Texture and Fair Isle combine to give this cosy scarf set. Lovely heathery shades of this gorgeous yarn have been chosen to complement the main section for the big pockets for your hands to snuggle up in on those frosty days.

Asymmetric jacket with a tailored fit uses embroidery and beading for an elegant, vintage effect.

This is a reasonably quick garment to knit and although specifically designed with the men folk in mind, an oversize version could suit anyone.

This scarf is fairly easy and quick to knit. It is constructed so that the length can be adjusted to the available amount of yarn. Simply work the first border, put sts to one side on a stitch holder ready to graft on later. Work the second border then continue with the centre section until the desired length or the yarn runs out!

Named in honour of the seaweed eating sheep of North Ronaldsay, one of the islands of Orkney, this heavily cabled sweater is designed to flatter a man’s physique with its structured upper arms and shoulders.

Various motifs including longship, fish, eagle and seahorse. These mittens draw their inspiration from the beautiful Selbu knitting but with some notable departures – the motifs and the thumb shaping. However, they do retain a traditional Selbu eyelet rib and the pattern on the palm. The longship and eagle have a Scandanavian flavour while the ...

These cosy gloves focus on the wristband which is fairly generous so that it can be worn over a sweater sleeve – no point in hiding all that skill!

This cafetiere cover is really a bit of fun to try out a few new skills – principally Fair Isle in the round and knitted steeks. Best of all, the cut edge of the steek is fully bound hiding any “wobbles” on a first attempt. It is designed so that the pattern is easily altered by repeating or omitting the corrugated ribbing to fit the cafetiere ...

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Inspired by a child’s love of all things from spooky to pretty, these socks are offered in two colourways to reflect their opposite moods. There are no particular technical difficulties beyond a grasp of Fair Isle.

Publishing in Knitting Magazine 083 as “Snood”.

The cardigan and beret are both included in this pattern and is the same pattern as that shown for the cardigan.

The pattern includes the cardigan and beret.

Charts and written instruction.The pdf version of this pattern for sale here is in English only.

The PDF version of this pattern for sale here is in English only.

Both Hat and Scarf are included in the pdf download.

Both Hat and Scarf are included in the pdf download.

The overall designs incorporated in these gauntlets, are based on Norwegian gloves from Selbu and draw further inspiration from fencing gauntlets through the ages. The chevron design on the fingers echo the finger plates and knuckle risers of 15th Century German Gothic Knights’ gauntlets. The crosses on the palm reflects the texture often foun...

Traditional Sanquhar stitch patterns are combined to make this lovely hat and scarf set. Pattern includes both hat and scarf.

Contact J C Rennie for yarn suppliers www.knitrennie.com,

This top, featured on the front cover of The Knitter, was inspired by the beautiful traditional Fair Isle patterns which have an enduring appeal.

Black and white colourwork pattern from Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

The pattern includes Ettrick, Macduff and Poacher felted bags and contains instructions for hand or machine felting.

The pattern includes Ettrick, Macduff and Poacher felted bags. Instructions for felting by hand or machine are included in the pattern for sale here. The tartan design is charted and uses yarn bobbins.

Instructions are written and in chart form.

Several strands are used to shade.

To fit age: approximately 10,11,12,13,14,15,16 years.

This pattern was first published on the website www.Eco-Knitting.org.

This bolero with luxurious fake fur collar (sewn on), is offered in both 3/4 and long sleeved versions and is written for both Elle Naturals and Elle Aran Knit. In both versions, the collar is in Elle Sensual. It has a single button and loop closure.

This delicate top with set in sleeves, has a lace section worked in one piece, which drapes over the hips from under the bust. The bodice area is worked in garter stitch and is shaped over the bust with darts and short row shaping. Directions for the lace are given in written and chart form and are suitable for a relative novice to lace knittin...

Sideways knit, easy to wear shrug.

The pattern for this tie, together with patterns for one other tie and two belts, was originally published as part of a two part article called “Gathering Moss”.

Popular Aran weight cape with separate button trim. The shaped panels are sewn together and the collar then attached.

Elegant close fitting dress with slit at centre back and three quarter sleeves, has waist shaping at the sides and by changing the needle size and bust shaping by short row shaping. There is provision for less shaping at the waist if preferred.

This top is designed to be worn with “Indigo” shrug.

2 mitten sets, plus a fifth mitten for two people to hold hands

This sweater ,featuring Celtic Plait and Moss Stitch panels on the Front, is knitted in the round to the armholes, then divided for front and back. The neck edging is knitted at the same time and is integral with the fronts. The sleeves, worked in stocking stitch, have their stitches picked up around the armholes and the sleeves knitted in the ...

These soft seam-free booties are perfect for a sleepyhead.

This close fitting top is shaped with bust darts and side shaping. The peplum should float comfortably over jeans and is mirrored in the floaty sleeves. Since this is designed with no ease to ensure a snug fit, check out the measurement diagram before deciding which size to make.

Fair Isle chart included. This pattern is for sale in the Ravelry shop.

Traditionally, ganseys are knitted ‘in the round’. This pattern featuring many traditional stitches, is written for flat knitting, except for the neckband, but looks as though it has been knitted ‘in the round’ if invisible seaming is used and if the two halves of both gussets are joined by grafting. If the knitter prefers not to graft, then si...

One size to fit approximately dress size 12 to 20

This delicate lace cardigan in Jamieson & Smith 2ply Shetland Lace was first published in The People’s Friend in 2003 as a commission from Jamieson & Smith Shetland Wool Brokers Ltd.

The pdf pattern available from Judy’s store incudes both the Poppy and plain versions.

This is the plain version of “PoppyJacket”. The pdf includes instructions for both versions.