Pom Pom Magazine Issue 44 : Spring 2023
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Pom Pom was founded in 2012 as a quarterly that presents knitting, crochet, and craft in the modern, beautiful, and meaningful way.
Mainly conceived as a collection of patterns complemented by thoughtful writing and useful tutorials, it celebrates the joy of making!
In english only.
Description
You never know what the day will bring with spring, so it’s the perfect season for layering!
All of the pieces in this issue play with opacity, texture, and colourwork, layering techniques, tones, and transparency - sometimes all at once!
Our initial inspiration for this issue came from layering in images such as risographs, shadows, and superimposed photos, which got us thinking about printing and how it works. As a print publication, transferring the words and images we craft so carefully onto paper is part of what we do.
We’ve also invited two equally awe-inspiring people to model our knits for you this season. Angel Joy Flores and Alicia Roth Weigel are both activists who work towards a more equitable world for the LGBTQIA+ community in Texas and beyond. More than ever, representation of trans and intersex people is vital and we were honoured to work with them.
Featuring designs by: KLARA NILSSON - KLARYBERRY // MAREN ODENTHAL - KNITTERISTA // JESS KAVANAGH // JULIA MADILL // ARA STELLA // SUSANNA KAARTINEN - SANNA AND CO // JOANNE FOWLER // AMALIA SIEBER - KINDRED RED // SORAYA GARCÍA
Issue 44 also includes a celebration of the art of screen printing by Mei Stephens, who muses on the parallels between printing and knitting, and Hannah McGregor’s second contribution to Pom Pom, this time taking on the colour yellow and its cultural history. If you’re looking for a sweet treat, our recipe for bebinca, a layered Goan dessert, will have your mouth watering!
To learn more about this issue, check out our blog post by clicking here.
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To knit the Overlay (in the pullover version) by Susanna Kaartinen in Albertine (pictures 2 to 5), you'll need :
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 99 (111, 120, 129, 140.5, 149.5, 161.5, 170.5, 179.5)cm / 39 (43¾, 47¼, 50¾, 55½, 59, 63½, 67, 70½)“ – to be worn with 15cm / 6” negative ease to 41cm /16” positive ease.
Alicia’s height is 174cm / 5’ 8½” with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 86.5cm / 34”, and is shown wearing the pullover sample in a size 4.
Angel’s height is 175cm / 5’ 9” with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 105.5cm / 41½“, and is shown wearing the vest sample in size 2.
Pullover sample:
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Albertine (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 90% organic Arles Merino wool, 10% silk; 200m / 219yds per 50g ball)
Yarn A: Avoine, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) balls
Yarn D: Crème, 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) balls
Kremke Soul Wool Silky Kid (laceweight; 72% mohair, 28% silk; 210m / 230yds per 25g ball)
Yarn B: Camel, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) balls
Yarn E: Light camel, 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5) balls
Hedgehog Fibres Sock (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 90% organic Merino, 10% nylon; 400m / 438yds per 100g skein)
Yarn C: Highlighter, 1 skein
OR approx:
Yarn A: 127 (141, 152, 171, 186, 197, 224, 236, 248)m / 139 (155, 167, 188, 204, 216, 245, 259, 272)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn.
Yarn B: 127 (141,152,171,186, 197, 224, 236, 248)m / 139 (155, 167, 188, 204, 216, 245, 259, 272)yds of laceweight yarn.
Yarn C: 124 (152, 169, 183, 209, 225, 252, 269, 285)m / 136 (167, 185, 201, 229, 247, 276, 295, 312)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn.
Yarn D: 911 (1032, 1138, 1229, 1351, 1436, 1556, 1665, 1770)m / 997 (1129, 1245, 1345, 1478, 1571, 1702, 1821, 1936)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn.
Yarn E: 444 (511, 566, 609, 674, 717, 777, 833, 888)m / 486 (559, 619, 667, 738, 785, 850, 911, 972)yds of laceweight yarn.
Gauge:
13.5 sts & 46 rows = 10cm / 4” in 2-colour brioche on 4mm needles after blocking
17 sts & 28 rows = 10cm / 4” in St st (Rolled edge trims with yarn C held double or yarns D and E held together) on 4mm needles after blocking
Needles:
3.75mm / US 5 circular needle, 80-100cm / 32-40” length depending on size worked.
4mm / US 6 circular needle, 80-100cm / 32-40” length depending on size worked and 40-60cm / 16-24” length and needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
Spare 4mm / US 6 double pointed or circular needle
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions:
2 stitch markers, 2 stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapesty needle
Notes: Overlay is worked in 2-colour brioche knitting. Body front and back are worked in pieces from bottom up, with an intarsia pattern. Shoulders are joined together with 3-needle cast-off and sides are seamed together with mattress stitch. Collar and sleeve stitches are picked up from neckline and sleeve openings and worked in the round.
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 92 (102, 110, 118, 126, 134, 142, 152, 160)cm / 36¼ (40¼, 43¼, 46½, 49¾, 52¾, 56, 59¾, 63)“ – to be worn with 8-15cm / 3-6” positive ease.
Kyalo’s height is 173cm / 5’ 9” with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 102cm / 40”, and is shown wearing the "amarante" sample in size 4 (picture 2 to 4).
Jenny’s height is 165cm / 5’ 5” with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 102cm / 40” and is shown wearing the "amarante" sample in size 4 (picture 5 and 6)
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (worsted-weight; 100% Merino wool, 250m / 273yds per 100g skein)
Shade: "amarante" 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) skeins OR approx: 875 (950, 1025, 1100, 1175, 1290, 1375, 1440, 1550)m / 954 (1035, 1117, 1199, 1280, 1406, 1498, 1569, 1689)yds of worsted-weight yarn
Gauge:
17.5 sts & 29 rows = 10cm / 4” over Reverse St st pattern on 5mm needles after blocking.
17 sts & 40 rows = 10cm / 4” over Garter pattern on 4mm needles after blocking.
Needles + Hook:
5mm / US 8 circular needle, 80-100cm / 32-40” length (depending on size worked) and 40cm / 16” length and needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
4.5mm / US 7 circular needle, 80-100cm / 32-40” length (depending on size worked) and 40cm / 16” length and needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
4mm / US 6 circular needle, 80-100cm / 32-40” length (depending on size worked).
Crochet hook of similar size for provisional cast-on.
Always use a needle/hook size that will give you the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions:
2 stitch markers, 4 locking stitch markers, scrap yarn, 5 buttons (approx. 25mm / 1” diameter) Samples shown with buttons by Pigeon Wishes.
Notes: Overlay is worked in 2-colour brioche knitting. Body front and back are worked in pieces from bottom up, with an intarsia pattern. Shoulders are joined together with 3-needle cast-off and sides are seamed together with mattress stitch. Collar and sleeve stitches are picked up from neckline and sleeve openings and worked in the round.
Printed in the UK on lovely heavy paper.
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Photographer - Diana Ascarrunz @dianascarrunz