Issue 43 – Official Preview

Showing us how we can look to, and beyond, our horizons when it comes to our craft, the 43rd issue of Pom Pom Quarterly is inspired by the work of women artists Etel Adnan and Hilma af Klint.

Our winter collection of 10 patterns features striking colours and innovative techniques, making for bold and imaginative knits that play with pattern and perspective.

Hilma // Amy Blackwell

Malabrigo Rios (Natural, Illusion, Sunset, Valentina) 

Gauge: 22 sts & 22 rounds = 10cm / 4" in 2-colour vertical stripes on 4mm needles, after blocking. 
Needle size: 4mm / US 6 circular needle, 80cm / 32" and needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round; 4.5m / US 7 circular needle, 60-100cm / 24-40" (depending on size worked) and needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round. 
Finished chest circumference: 84 (92, 98, 104, 114, 122, 128, 138, 150, 160)cm / 33½ (36¾, 39¼, 41½, 45½, 48¾, 51¼, 55¼, 60, 64)" – to be worn with 0-10cm / 0-4" positive ease.
Yarn A: 200 (225, 250, 270, 300, 330, 360, 400, 445, 495) m / 218 (245, 267, 294, 327, 360, 392, 436, 485, 540)yds of aran-weight yarn
Yarn B: 105 (115, 130, 140, 155, 170, 185, 205, 230, 255) m / 114 (125, 142, 153, 169, 185, 202, 223, 251, 278)yds of aran-weight yarn
Yarn C: 95 (110, 120, 130, 145, 160, 175, 190, 215, 235)m / 104 (120, 131, 142, 158, 174, 191, 207, 234, 256)yds of aran-weight yarn
Yarn D: 125 (145, 160, 170, 190, 210, 230, 255, 285, 315) m / 136 (158, 174, 185, 207, 229, 251, 278, 311, 323)yds of aran-weight yarn
Yarn E: 270 (305, 335, 365, 405, 450, 490, 540, 605, 670) m / 294 (332, 365, 398, 441, 491, 534, 589, 659, 730)yds of aran-weight yarn
OR a total of 795 (900, 990, 1075, 1190, 1325, 1330, 1595, 1785, 1980)m / 867 (981, 1079, 1172, 1297, 1444, 1570, 1739, 1946, 2158)yds of aran-weight yarn

Sistere // Kjerstin Rovetta

The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Squish Fingering (Pretty Shield, Dumplin', Legend)
The Farmer's Daughter Fibers Oh Dang! (Porch Pumpkin)

 
Yarn weight: 4-ply / fingering + laceweight
Gauge: 36 sts & 42 rows = 10cm / 4" in St st on 3.5mm needles after blocking. Gauge is not crucial but will affect yardage.
Needle size: 3.5mm / US 4 circular needle, 80cm / 32" length. 
One size: 118cm / 46½" wide, 51cm / 20" deep
Yarn A: 366m / 400yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn
Yarn B: 320m / 350yds of fingering / 4-ply- weight yarn
Yarn C: 137m / 150yds of fingering / 4-ply- weight yarn
Yarn D: 183m / 200yds of laceweight yarn

Welkin // Marzena Kołaczek

Burgundy sample: De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (Amarante)
Camel sample: Sandes Garn Double Sunday (Camel)

Yarn weight: Worsted or DK
Gauge: 17.5 sts & 29 rows = 10cm / 4" over Reverse St st on 5mm needles after blocking. 17 sts & 40 rows = 10cm / 4" over Garter stitch on 4mm needles after blocking.
Needle size: 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).
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.
Yarn: 875 (950, 1025, 1100, 1175, 1290, 1375, 1440, 1550)m / 954 (1035, 1117, 1199, 1280, 1406, 1498, 1569, 1689)yds of worsted-weight yarn.

Orisoun // Avery Erb

John Arbon Textiles Yarnadelic (The Beautiful Ones, Black Gold of the Sun, Hey Moon, Sunflowers in my Garden, Ordinary Joe)

Yarn weight: Sport / heavy 4-ply
Gauge: 26 sts & 32 rounds = 10cm / 4" over stranded colourwork in the round on 3.5mm needles after blocking.
Needle size: 2.75mm / US 2 circular needle, 40cm / 16" length; 3.5mm / US 4 circular needle, 40cm / 16" length and needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
Finished hat circumference: 47 (51, 54.5)cm / 18½ (20, 21½)" - to be worn with approx. 2.5-5cm / 1-2" negative ease.
Yarn A: Short brim; 71 (78, 83)m / 78 (86, 91)yds sport / heavy 4-ply-weight yarn
Yarn A: Folded brim; 121 (132, 143)m / 133 (145, 157)yds of sport / heavy 4-ply-weight yarn
Yarn B & C: 26 (27, 29)m / 29 (30, 32)yds of sport /heavy 4-ply-weight yarn each
Yarn D & E: 43 (44, 47)m / 48 (49, 52)yds of sport /heavy 4-ply-weight yarn each

Dagian // Audrey Borrego

J C Rennie Supersoft 4ply (Vest: Thistledown // Pullover: Petrol)

Yarn weight: Light fingering / 4-ply
Gauge: 25 sts & 40 rounds = 10cm / 4" over texture pattern on 3.25mm needles after blocking. 
Needle size: 3.25mm / US 3 circular needle, 80cm / 32" length and needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 82 (90, 98, 106, 114, 122, 130, 138, 146, 154, 162, 170)cm / 32¼ (35½, 38½, 41¾, 45, 48, 51¼, 54¼, 57½, 60¾, 63¾, 67)" – to be worn with 10cm / 4" positive ease.
Yarn (Vest): Approx 745 (810, 875, 950, 1030, 1115, 1205, 1300, 1405, 1520, 1640, 1770)m / 815 (890, 960, 1040, 1130, 1220, 1320, 1425, 1540, 1665, 1795, 1940)yds of light fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn.
Yarn (Pullover): Approx 1090 (1160, 1245, 1370, 1500, 1610, 1750, 1860, 1950, 2040, 2150, 2270)m / 1195 (1270, 1365, 1500, 1640, 1760, 1915, 2035, 2135, 2230, 2355, 2485) yds of light fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn.

Demesne // Regina Wimmer

Pink stripe sample: Neighborhood Fiber Co. Organic Studio Sock (Roland Park, Cross Street Market, Lake Evesham)
Green stripe sample: Lang Jawoll Sock Yarn (Natural Cream, Seaside Green, Pistachio) 

Yarn weight: Fingering / 4-ply
Gauge: 34 sts & 42 rounds = 10cm / 4" over St st on 2mm needles after blocking.
Needle size: 2mm / US 0 needles for working small circumferences in the round.
Finished foot circumference: 19.5 (20.5, 22) cm / 7½ (8, 8½)"
Yarn A: 235 (260, 290)m / 256 (284, 316)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn
Yarn B: 10 (11, 12)m / 11 (12, 13)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn
Yarn C: 10 (11, 12)m / 11 (12, 13)yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn

Etel // Marie Régnier

Bouclelaine Mérinos-Angora (Bruyère, Olive, Péché mignon, Litchi)

Yarn weight: Sport
Gauge: 17 sts & 25 rows = 10cm / 4" over St st with yarn held double on 4.5mm needles after blocking.
Needle size: 2 sets of 4mm / US 6 circular needles, 100cm / 40" length to work the Italian cast-off 4.5mm / US 7 circular needle, 80cm / 32" length.
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 86 (96, 106.5, 116.5, 127, 137, 147, 157, 168, 184)cm / 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66¼, 72½)" – to be worn with 10-15cm / 4-6" positive ease.
Yarn A (regular length): 1250 (1400, 1615, 1700, 1850, 2050, 2150, 2375, 2550, 2800)m / 1362 (1526, 1760, 1853, 2016, 2234, 2343, 2588, 2779, 3052)yds of sportweight yarn
OR Yarn A (long length): 1400 (1560, 1800, 1900, 2060, 2280, 2420, 2620, 2800, 3080)m / 1532 (1707, 1970, 2079, 2254, 2495, 2648, 2867, 3064, 3370)yds of sportweight yarn
Yarn B: 96 (104, 120, 124, 136, 148, 160, 172, 184, 200)m / 106 (114, 132, 136, 149, 162, 176, 189, 202, 219)yds of sportweight yarn
Yarn C: 46 (84, 96, 100, 112, 120, 128, 140, 148, 164)m / 184 (92, 106, 110, 123, 132, 141, 154, 162, 180)yds of sportweight yarn
Yarn D: 80 (88, 100, 104, 116, 124, 136, 144, 156, 168)m / 88 (97, 110, 114, 127, 136, 149, 158, 171, 184)yds of sportweight yarn
Yarn E: 48 (56, 60, 64, 72, 80, 84, 92, 96, 100)m / 106 (114, 132, 136, 149, 162, 176, 189, 202, 219)yds of sportweight yarn

Periphery // Kjerstin Rovetta

Kelbourne Woolens Germantown (Salmon, Lilac, Jade, Goldenrod, Black, Salmon)

Yarn weight: Worsted
Gauge: 26 sts & 26 rows = 10cm / 4" over 2x2 rib pattern on 4mm needles after blocking.
Needle size: 4mm / US 6 circular needle, 40cm / 16" length.
Finished hat circumference (unstretched): 37 (43, 49)cm / 14¾ (17¼, 19¾)" unstretched - to be worn with 7.5-15cm / 3-6" negative ease.
Yarn A: 88 (110, 132)m / 96 (120, 144)yds of worsted-weight yarn
Yarn B: 36 (45, 54)m / 39 (49, 59)yds of worsted-weight yarn
Yarn C: 36 (45, 54)m / 39 (49, 59)yds of worsted-weight yarn
Yarn D: 22 (27, 33)m / 24 (30, 36)yds of worsted-weight yarn
Yarn E: 11 (14, 17)m / 12 (15, 18)yds of worsted-weight yarn
Yarn F: 6 (7, 9)m / 7 (8, 10)yds of worsted-weight yarn

Lineament // Mer Stevens

Peach sample: Peace Fleece Worsted Weight (Palomino, Glasnost Gold, Anna's Grasshopper, Mourning Dove, Ukrainian Red, Baku Black)
Black sample: Jamieson's of Shetland Heather Aran (Charcoal, Romance, Ivory, Camel)

Yarn weight: Worsted
Gauge: 16 sts & 32 rows = 10cm / 4" over garter stitch on 5.5mm needles after blocking. 1 flying goose motif = 9.5cm / 3¾" wide and 4.5cm / 1¾" tall after blocking.
Needle size: 5.5mm / US 9 circular needle, 80cm / 32" length and 100cm / 40" length
Finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 96 (109, 122, 135, 147, 160, 173)cm / 38 (43, 48, 53, 58, 63, 68)" - to be worn with 15-25cm / 6-10" positive ease.
Yarn A: 914 (1097, 1280, 1280, 1463, 1463, 1645)m / 1000 (1200, 1400, 1400, 1600, 1600, 1800)yds of heavy worsted-weight yarn
Yarns B, C, D, E, F: 91 (91, 91, 109, 109, 109, 109m / 100 (100, 100, 120, 120, 120, 120)yds of heavy worsted-weight yarn, of each colour

Halatian // Sarah Opie

Urth Yarns 16 Fingering (P40, G10)

Yarn weight: Fingering / 4-ply
Gauge: 24 sts & 48 rows = 10cm / 4" over garter stitch on 3.5mm needles before blocking. 
Needle size: 3.5mm / US 4 circular needle, 80cm / 32" length.
One size: 180cm / 71" long, 55cm / 22" at widest point
Yarn A: 500m / 550yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn
Yarn B: 500m / 550yds of fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn

Issue 43 also includes an insightful and expansive interview with yarn dyers Jude Harper and Lola Johnson, and a fascinating dig into the history of the colour pink by Hannah McGregor. We are also thrilled to include a bookmark tutorial from artist Elizabeth Ashdown using the centuries-old art of passementerie, and a recipe for a carrot cake from Fi Churchman that will bring an orangey glow to chilly evenings.

Pre-order Issue 43 and be among the first crafters to receive the issue in early November 2022. On 10th November, Issue 43 will be available to buy in digital-only form, and for sale from our wonderful stockists around the globe. On this day, all customers who have ordered a print copy will also gain access to a complimentary digital version!

With thanks to all the brilliant people who made this possible:

Art Direction + Styling: Lydia Morrow
Photography: Stephen Lister
Hair + Makeup: Kala Williams
Models: Kyalo Searle-Mbullu + Jenny Block