{"title":"Pencil Stuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eItems from our popular 'Pencil' theme range, including patterns, notions, stitch markers and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pencils-multicoloured-stitch-marker-sets-choice-of-4-or-8","title":"Pencils  Multicoloured Stitch Marker sets     Choice of 4 or 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eColouring pencil stitch marker sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoice of 4 markers in Yellow, Orange, Pink \u0026amp; Red or 4 markers in Blue, Turquoise, Green \u0026amp; Purple. Or buy both sets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original design inspired by the Pencil Scarf knitting pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from laser cut wood and hand coloured. These stitch markers are on calabash (gourd\/pear) safety pins, so are removable\/movable easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for needles up to 6mm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize of markers: approx 4cm long by 1cm wide. 3mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Folkestone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkestone Harbour Yarn","offers":[{"title":"Yellow Orange Red","offer_id":57429717385591,"sku":"FH554","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Green Purple","offer_id":57429717418359,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5204\/3042\/files\/b9b5ad6d-il_fullxfull.4877303185_chn2.jpg?v=1788284800"},{"product_id":"pencil-scarf-knitting-pattern-pdf-download","title":"Pencil Scarf Knitting Pattern PDF Download","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fun, colourful knit for lovers of stationery and art supplies or for people who appreciate a good rainbow gradient in their knits!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis scarf is knitted back and forth using straightforward knit and purl stitches with intarsia technique colour changes. This is more of a 'recipe' for a scarf than an exact pattern written line by line, as the chart provided allows you to change the lengths of each pencil and colour order as you go along. I have varied the lengths of each pencil by a small number of stitches to mirror my own artists materials (photo below left), but an adventurous or experienced chart reader can make each pencil shorter or longer by starting each pencil a few stitches further towards the left or the right of the chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis scarf uses two sets of 8 x 10g mini skeins, 'Peacock' and 'Firebird' for the colours of the pencils, plus one 100g skein of light brown speckled 'Cappuccino' colourway and one 100g skein of dark grey semi-solid 'Anthracite' colourway, all of which are hand dyed by Folkestone Harbour Yarn on our 75% Merino\/25% Nylon sock yarn base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e I have included details of yarn alternatives, as this could be an ideal stash buster knit for someone with small quantities of sock yarns left over from other projects. Page 7 has a chart for you to colour in your own version if you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knitted scarf is backed by wool blend fabric which is hand sewn on to the front after washing and blocking. This is completely optional, and is to add weight and warmth to the otherwise quite thin scarf, and also to hide the ends of the multiple intarsia colour changes. (I purchased mine from Empress Mills but most fabric shops will have something similar.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: after blocking. Length 169cm, width 30cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkill level: Easy\/Some Experience. Although the stitches used are basic knit and purl, the chart reading, counting stitches and intarsia colour changing technique may be challenging for an absolute beginner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTools Needed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3mm knitting needles, 40cm length (or circular cable needles if preferred).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge wool needle for weaving in ends. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScissors or snips. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e movable stitch markers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e a ruler, magnetic board or your chosen method for keeping track of which row you are knitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the backing (optional but recommended):  ½ metre wool blend fabric in colour of your choice (I chose a black fabric with white polka dots so that it stayed neutral against the colourful knitted front).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching sewing thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDressmaking pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing needle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSewing machine (optional).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarns Needed: - 1 x Folkestone Harbour Yarn 'Peacock' mini skein set (purple, blue, green, yellow). 8 x 10g\/42.5m 75% merino\/25% nylon sock weight mini skeins. - 1 x Folkestone Harbour Yarn 'Firebird' mini skein set (yellow, orange, red, pink, purple). 8 x 10g\/42.5m 75% merino\/25% nylon sock weight mini skeins. - 1 x Folkestone Harbour Yarn 'Cappuccino' 100g\/425m light brown speckled 75% merino\/25% nylon sock weight. - 1 x Folkestone Harbour Yarn 'Anthracite' dark grey semi-solid 100g\/425m 75% merino\/25% nylon sock weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn Alternatives: For the coloured pencils: 6-7g approx of 16 different rainbow colours of 4ply\/sock weight yarn. For the wood of the pencils around 35g of light brown 4ply\/sock weight yarn. For the background 45g approx of a dark grey (or colour of your choice) 4ply\/sock weight yarn. All yarns with a length to weight ratio of around 425m per 100g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Folkestone Harbour Yarn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57429718598007,"sku":"PencilPDF","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5204\/3042\/files\/6b7dfee2-il_fullxfull.4728368388_hq0j.jpg?v=1788284805"},{"product_id":"holding-page-do-not-purchase-pencil-cardigan-knitting-pattern-pdf-download-adult-multiple-sizes","title":"Pencil Cardigan Knitting Pattern  Adult Multiple Sizes   Digital Download","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the colourful buzz of the Folkestone Creative Quarter, this design transforms the spirit of artists’ studios, paint-splattered tables and  that unmistakable “box of pencils” charm into a cosy, wearable piece of knitwear joy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitted sideways using intarsia colourwork, it approaches cardigan-making from a fresh angle — one that lets the pencils shine with crisp definition and gives the finished garment a beautiful, fluid drape. If you’ve never worked a cardigan this way before, you’re in exactly the right place. The pattern guides you step by step with charts and written instructions, and the rhythm of the colour blocks quickly becomes intuitive and satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you’re here for the bold colours, the clever construction, or simply the delight of wearing your own row of pencils, this project is designed to make you feel capable, creative and excited to cast on. You absolutely can make this — and you’ll have a brilliant time doing it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Difficult\u003cbr\u003eThis pattern combines sideways construction, intarsia colourwork, several increase and decrease techniques, picking up stitches and knitting in\u003cbr\u003ethe round.\u003cbr\u003eSkills needed: Knit, purl, simple rib, single increases and decreases, double increases and decreases, intarsia and reading a knitting chart, counting stitches, \u003cbr\u003epicking up stitches, German short rows, knitting in the round. Suggested cast on is Alternating Long Tail, suggested bind off is Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off.\u003cbr\u003eEverything is explained step by step, making it a rewarding project for knitters looking to sharpen their skills. If you're tackling these techniques for the first time, a comprehensive Techniques section is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis cardigan doesn't use strictly 'traditional' sizing. This is because each size increase is based on the width of an additional pencil being knitted into the garment. The best way to find your size is to measure your chest circumference, and decide whether you would like it to be a little bit snug (negative ease) or loose (positive ease). Both look good, but personally I prefer a positive ease of between 5-10 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished garment measurements. Size 1 = 90cm chest. Size 2 = 101cm chest. Size 3 = 112cm chest. Size 4 = 123cm chest. Size 5 = 134cm chest. \u003cbr\u003eFull arm\/underarm\/bicep\/cuff\/back\/neck measurements provided with pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits UK sizes approx 8 - 24.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge: \u003c\/strong\u003e22 sts by 30 rows to 10cm square. Worked in stocking stitch using 4mm needles and measured on a washed, blocked \u0026amp; dried swatch\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eBoth samples use hand dyed yarns by Folkestone Harbour Yarn in the\u003cbr\u003efollowing colourways and yarn bases, which are available elsewherein this shop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMain colour: 'Beach Hut Grey' in Merino blend Double Knit. 75% superwash merino\/25% nylon. 225M per 100g skein. 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) skeins. Meterage: 810 (890, 990, 1185, 1340) m.\u003cbr\u003e            \u003cbr\u003eContrast Colour 1: 'Cappuccino' in Merino blend Double Knit. 75% superwash merino\/25% nylon. 225M per 100g skein. 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) skein. Meterage 110 (120, 135, 150, 160) m.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContrast Colours 2 through 9: 'Sunset Beach' mini skein set in Merino blend Double Knit. Colours are Peony, Flamingo, Heather, Peach, Bubblegum, Candyfloss, Parma Violet and Coral. 75% superwash merino\/25% nylon. 8 x 20g mini skeins. 45m per 20g skein.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4mm 80cm cable needles.\u003cbr\u003e3.75mm 80-100cm cable needles.\u003cbr\u003e4mm 40cm cable needles  or  set of 5 x 4mm DPN's at least 22 cm length.\u003cbr\u003e3.75mm 40cm cable needles  or set of 5 x 3.75mm DPN's at least 22 cm length .\u003cbr\u003ea handful of stitch markers or scrap yarn \u003cbr\u003eButtons 10 (10, 10, 11, 11) buttons of your choice. 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