Pom Pom Magazine Issue 38 (Fall)

Our Autumn 2021 collection celebrates trees: their roots, branches, and everything in-between! In our 38th issue, you can look forward to luscious cable patterns which mimic labyrinths of roots and statuesque boughs, clever colourwork and textures designed to imitate oft-overlooked plantlife, and patterns which reference the enchanted forests of fairy tales. Autumn is a transitional season, so alongside trusty pullovers and cardigans, you’ll find accessories which are perfect for furling in your coat pocket or rucksack for when the weather takes a chilly turn. 

Featuring designs by: ANNA HUSEMANN, AUDREY BORREGO, CATHERINE CLARK, DENISE OTTER, REED KEYES, HEIDI KÄSTNER, TYRA SMITH, YIĞITCAN VATANSEVER & ZANETE HUSSAIN

Burrow down into Issue 38 and you’ll find two articles, a tutorial, and a recipe in addition to nine knit and crochet patterns! Dawn Henderson invites us to introduce magick into our handicrafts by sharing her experiences of Hoodoo (or African American rootwork). Drawing on her expertise in microplastics, Tereza Pavlíková raises important questions about the textile industry and pollution, and Caitlin Ffrench demonstrates how you can make charcoal and ink from dried plant material! Issue 38’s knit and crochet garments will keep you toasty from the outside, but Fi Churchman’s ginger pudding recipe will warm you from within!

To learn more about this issue, check out our blog post by clicking here.

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To knit the Skyward designed by by Yiğitcan Vatansever (pictures 2&3), you'll need :

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 85.5 (94, 102.5, 111, 117.5, 128.5, 139, 153, 166.5) cm / 333⁄4 (37, 401⁄2, 433⁄4, 461⁄4, 501⁄2, 543⁄4, 601⁄4, 653⁄4)" – to be worn with approx 7.5-18cm / 3-7" positive ease.

Araba’s height is 173cm / 5’ 8” with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 112cm / 44”, and is shown wearing the burgundy version in a size 6.

Yarn: De Rerum Natura Gilliat (worsted-weight; 100% Merino wool; 250m / 273yds per 100g ball)
Shade "merlot": 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) balls

OR approx. 1031 (1118, 1206, 1324, 1378, 1506, 1643, 1746, 1856)m / 1127 (1222, 1319, 1448, 1507, 1647, 1796, 1909, 2030) yds of
worsted-weight yarn

Gauge: 19 sts & 28 rows = 10cm / 4” in reverse St st, after blocking

Needles: 4.5mm / US 7 circular needle, 60-100cm / 24-40” length (depending on size worked) and needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.

Note: Begin the yoke using needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round, then change to circular needles as the circumference increases. 
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: 4 stitch markers (including one unique for beg of round), scrap yarn, cable needle, tapestry needle

Notes: Skyward is worked in the round from the top down, beginning with 1x2 Rib at the neck. The yoke is worked in cable pattern with regular increases, then the work is divided for the body and sleeves. The remainder of body and the sleeves are worked from the top down in reverse Stocking stitch (purl every round on RS). The hem and cuffs are finished with 1x1 Rib and cast off with the Italian / Tubular method.

Printed in the UK on lovely heavy paper.

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