Sugar Kelp Sweater in the Pro Guide to Knitting

My Sugar Kelp Sweater pattern has been published in the Pro Guide to Knitting. I am delighted my design has been included in this lovely publication for knitters who would like to learn new techniques. Inspired by a walk on the beach, the Sugar Kelp cable is based on the beautiful seaweed fronds washed ashore. I have used cabling, increasing and decreasing to form a lattice on a reverse stocking stitch background. The pattern makes up the central panel and a small cable motif at the cuffs.

Image courtesy of Future Publishing

Image courtesy of Future Publishing

The pattern was first published in the Knitter Magazine, Issue 55, January 2013. My previous blog post can be viewed by clicking here and other Sugar Kelp sweater projects can be viewed on Ravelry.

Information about the Pro Guide from Future Publishing:

"Aimed at knitters who are already comfortable with the basics and want to learn more, the Pro Guide has 162 pages packed with step-by-step guides and beautiful patterns to help you master new techniques. We've gathered a wealth of expertise on subjects as diverse as cables, colourwork, cast on and embroidery to help you take your knitting to the next level. Our step-by-step guides are clear and easy to follow with photographs to show you exactly what to do. And, so that you can hone your new skills, we've selected 14 beautiful patterns from The Knitter magazine, created by some of the most talented names in knitting. Each project is guaranteed to give you hours of crafting pleasure. If you're inspired by everything you learn and itching to get creative, we've even got a section about how to go about creating your own designs. And a final chapter, Materials and Tools, helps with practicalities such as substituting yarns and choosing the best needles for your project."

Contents Include:

• Casting on and off
• Shaping techniques
• Knit in rounds
• Lace knitting
• Cable knitting
• Colour knitting
• Embellishing your knits
• Finishing knits
• Discovering designing
• Materials and tools

The Pro Guide to Knitting costs £9.99 and is on sale now in the UK in WH Smith and leading newsagents, or by mail order through the website My Favourite Magazines www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk. It's also available to everyone anywhere in the world as a digital version to read on iPads, phones and other devices. Go to http://www.theknitter.co.uk/digital to download the free app within which you can purchase the digital Pro Guide.