The Rhythm Issue | Pom Pom Quarterly Winter 2021

Rhythm inspires Pom Pom’s Issue 39 Winter 2021 collection. It’s bursting with knit and crochet pieces inspired by aspects of rhythm we see, such as written musical scores and the visual representation of soundwaves. The result is a voluminous mixtape of patterns that honour echoes, explore semitonal shifts in colour, and shows-off repeating motifs to get you into a stitching groove.

As creative director, artist, maker, and stylist Lydia Morrow brings her jazzy sense of style to the photoshoot. In ‘Rhythms of Handiwork’, Felicity (Felix) Ford explores the communal and historical relationship between craft and rhythm, while Claudia Khan writes touchingly about the delicate melody of parenthood, partnership, and time in her article, ‘A Family Song’.

Rhythm features designs by: Judith Brand, Astrid Colding Sivertsen, Adella Dutra, Ana D, Tetyana Vyazovska, Johanna Kunin, Nidhi Kansal, Keiko Kikuno, Cleo Malone and Valerie Ng.

At whatever tempo you craft, there’s harmony here for you!

We have now sold out of Issue 39.
Print and digital copies are available HERE.
Or, shop Pom Pom’s current titles HERE.

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DECRESCENDO | JUDITH BRAND

Pattern Notes: A crocheted hat worked from the bottom up.
Yarn: DK / 8 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

MADRIGAL | ASTRID COLDING SIVERTSEN

Pattern Notes: Worked from cuff to tip with a shaped thumb gusset.
Yarn: Sport / 5 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

OLIVEROS | CLEO MALONE

Pattern Notes: Knit in brioche stitch, top down in one piece.
Yarn: Worsted / 10 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

PINK NOISE | ADELLA DUTRA

Pattern Notes: Knit top-down in the round, featuring raglan yoke construction.
Yarn: Aran / 10 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

POLYRHYTHM | JOHANNA KUNIN

Pattern Notes: Seamless raglan pullover with relaxed-fit and allover, two-colour stranded colourwork pattern.
Yarn: Worsted / 10 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

ROCKMORE | ANA D

Pattern Notes: A crocheted piece worked from side to side in 5 pieces.
Yarn: Worsted / 10 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

SEMITONE | VALERIE NG

Pattern Notes: Worked top down.
Yarn: Sport / 5 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

SYNAESTHESIA | KEIKO KIKUNO

Pattern Notes: A reversible toe-up sock knitted with double knitting technique.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

TREMBITA | TETYANA VYAZOVSKA

Pattern Notes: Worked in the round, featuring a narrow folded cuff and Roositud colourwork pattern.
Yarn: Sport / 5 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

WAVETABLE | NIDHI KANSAL

Pattern Notes: A drop shoulder pullover worked bottom up and in the round to the underarms.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply weight
Yarn + Sizing: Ravelry

We have now sold out of Issue 39.
Print and digital copies are available HERE.
Or, shop Pom Pom’s current titles HERE.

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NEW IN STORE

The Shetland Trader, Book 3 | Heritage

Get ready for Pom Pom’s latest release, an unprecedented blend of groovy 70s silhouettes, classic Shetland colourwork, and contemporary design elements. The Shetland Trader, Book 3: Heritage contains 11 patterns (7 garments and 4 accessories) by Shetland-born knitwear designer Gudrun Johnston, including a first for Pom Pom Press: dresses!

This third instalment of The Shetland Trader series celebrates Gudrun’s geographical and familial roots. The designs not only incorporate the traditional Shetland knitting techniques and motifs Gudrun has helped to popularise internationally, but also represent a throwback to the made-to-order knitwear business run in the 1970s by Patricia Johnston, Gudrun’s mother, which operated as The Shetland Trader.

Exclusively for The Shetland Trader, Book Three, Gudrun has selected some of her mother’s best-loved designs and updated them for twenty-first century knitters. Use these patterns to create Shetland-chic ensembles as well as heirloom pieces impervious to time.

Available now, find it HERE.

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Let’s Take a Closer Look….

BUNABERRY

Pattern Notes: Bottom up sweater, balloon sleeves with choice of two Fair Isle bands.
Yarn: Fingering / 4-ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

ELSK

Pattern Notes: Worked in the round from the bottom up. Design details include folded hems and Fair Isle bands. Choice of crew neck or turtle neck.
Yarn: Fingering / 4-ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

HJARTA

Pattern Notes: Worked in the round from the bottom up. Design details include folded hems and Striped Razor Shell bandS. Choice of crew neck or turtle neck.
Yarn: Fingering / 4-ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

MAYWICK

Pattern Notes: Sweater featuring the Razor Shell pattern. Worked in one piece from the bottom up.
Yarn: Fingering / 4-ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

SMORA

Pattern Notes: Instructions for both a beret and a beanie.
Yarn: Fingering / 4-ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

SNARANESS

Pattern Notes: Triangular Kerchief.
Yarn: Lace / 2 ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Millpost Merino 4 Ply

SOORIK

Pattern Notes: A smock worked in the round from the bottom up with a folded hem.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

TARRA

Pattern Notes: A shawl worked from the outside in, starting with the widest edge.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

VAIR

Pattern Notes: Worked in one piece from the bottom up, featuring Fair Isle and Razor Shell patterns.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

VATNA

Pattern Notes: A shawl worked from the outside in, starting with the widest edge.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

WILLAPUND

Pattern Notes: A vest worked in one piece from the bottom up.
Yarn: Fingering / 4 ply weight
Colourways + Sizing: Ravelry
Yarn Suggestion: Bio Shetland GOTS

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A Spring Project

Heading into Spring we’re enjoying the warming weather. Though, with crisp mornings and cool evenings we’re still seeking out layering pieces to transition the day.

The Woodwardia pullover by Lydia Gluck (co-founder & editor of Pom Pom Quarterly) is the perfect spring staple. With its relaxed fit and understated silhouette, it offers both comfort and warmth all with a lightness in hand.

We recently added this piece to our spring wardrobe, having worked it up in Hamelton No. 1 by BC Garn. With its top-down in-the-round construction and botanical design details it was an enjoyably simple knit.

Below, we take a closer look at some of the finer details of Woodwardia and review Hamelton No. 1.

Enjoy!

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PROJECT

Knitting Woodwardia By Lydia Gluck in Hamelton No. 1 by BC Garn

AIM

Knit the Woodwardia pullover to explore:

• Top-down, in-the-round construction

• Knitting with Hamelton No. 1, its suitability and yarn characteristics, and

• The resulting fabric and hand-feel

SKILLS

• Knitting in the round

• Simple increases and decreases

• Casting off in pattern

• Wet blocking

TOOLS

• Body: 4.5mm (US 7) circular needles (we used Chiaogoo Spin Bamboo Interchangables)

• Ribbing: 4mm (US 6) circular needles (we used Chiaogoo Spin Bamboo Interchangables)

MATERIALS

Hamilton No. 1 by BC Garn
Colourway BABY PINK (112)

PATTERN

The Woodwardia pullover pattern by Lydia Gluck was first published in Pom Pom Quarterly, Issue 28: Spring 2019 and subsequently in Ready Set Raglan in 2020. It is available to purchase HERE, on RAVELRY or the POM POM website.

Process

The pattern was worked as written with one design modification to the neckline.

SIZE

We knit a size 3 for a finished bust circumference of 120cm (47.25'') – to be worn with 20cm (8'') positive ease.

SETUP

We knit the pattern as written for the body and sleeves and modified the neckline.

MODIFICATIONS

As the Australian spring can be relatively temperate we thought the rolled neck collar might be a bit too warm for our climate.

We opted for crew-neck style neckline. The modification was simple, we followed the instructions for the collar as written and cast-off in pattern after 9 rows of ribbing was complete.

Adding short rows to the back neck was briefly considered. However, having tried on the pullover before the neckband was started it was deemed unnecessary as the neckline was quite generous and sat evenly around the shoulders.

FINISHING

To finish, the garment was immersed in a bath of cool water for around 10 minutes, the water was drained and the pullover pressed in a towel to remove the excess. The piece was pinned out on a blocking matt, attention given to shaping the jumper to the dimensions provided in the pattern and aligning the stitches.

Once dry the gauge measured at:

• 18 stitches over 10cm (4'')

• 28 rows over 10cm (4'')

 The total yarn used:

• 482g (17oz) / approx. 964m (1054y), or

• 10 balls Hamelton No. 1

INSIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

CONSTRUCTION

Being comfortable reading knitting patterns, we found the top-down in-the-round construction easy to follow. And, being familiar with the pattern skills, the garment was straightforward to knit. The purl stitch detail on the raglan sleeves was intuitive and easy to remember.

Though the styling was simple, the design included some smart design elements for a relaxed and comfortable fit – lots of positive ease, a longer back hem and generous neckline.

Knit in a worsted weight yarn and with some dedication to the project the pullover worked up quickly.

THE PULLOVER

Using Hamelton No. 1 and the needle sizes suggested, we were able to achieve the gauge specified. The measurements of the finished garment matched those stated in the pattern. Yes!

Our modification - the crew neckline, sits flat and evenly around the shoulders. 

We came in just under 500g to complete the project. The resulting pullover is lightweight and warm, and we can confirm very wearable throughout the day!

THE FABRIC

We love the look of Hamelton No 1 in the knitted fabric. The worsted 2-ply construction results in a somewhat textured surface, reminiscent of handspun yarn in hand-feel and appearance.

The slight lustre of the yarn remains bright in the fabric. We have experienced some pilling on the elbows, but this can be expected on a worsted spun 2-ply yarn with moderate twist. We think after a few brushes this will settle, making for a hard-wearing sweater.

Our tester did note a slight pique to the yarn. Though wearable against the skin, they did prefer to wear a long sleeve garment under this yarn.

FINAL THOUGHTS 

For those new to knitting garments, the Woodwardia pullover would make a great introduction to top-down in-the-round construction.

The skills required, and the layout of the pattern would be approachable for those interested in extending their knitting skills.

Hamelton No. 1 produced a light yet warm fabric with interesting surface texture.

The piece itself is extremely wearable with lots of positive ease for layering-up on those spring days that start cool, and warm as the day progresses.

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Knitting Woodwardia? You’ll need a worsted / 10 ply weight yarn with the following meterage:

• Size 1  - 730m

• Size 2 - 845m

• Size 3 - 940m

• Size 4 - 1035m

• Size 5 - 1130m

• Size 6 - 1225m

• Size 7 - 1345m

• Size 8 - 1500m

• Size 9 - 1590m

• Size 10 - 1720m

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