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Rico Top Down Knitting Special II

Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
If you're not already familiar (or comfortable!) with top down knitting then here's your chance to enhance your repertoire and boost your skills! Rico's Top Down Knitting Special II is a 48-page pattern booklet containing 14 designs that will not daunt you. The inspiring collection includes a mix of self-coloured and variegated jumpers, hats, cardigans and accessories.
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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Moss Stitch Shawl
- Pattern 1 of 20This supple triangular shawl is worked in moss stitch using one strand each of Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino and Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk held together throughout. The completed dimensions are 300cm (118in) by 60cm (23.5in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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Raglan and High Neck Jumper
- Pattern 2 of 20This oversize jumper featuring raglan sleeves and a cosy turtleneck is an extremely casual piece. The garment is worked in stocking stitch and 2x2 rib. Four sizes are available to knit ranging from chest size 31-32in to 40-43in.
Yarn weight
4 Ply / Sport
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
Needles
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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Rib Hat
- Pattern 3 of 20Pair this rib hat with the Textured Scarf to create a wonderfully warm set. Worked in 2x2 ribs, this accessory is knitted using one strand each of Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino and Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk held together throughout. The hat is available in two sizes: head circumference 53-55cm (20.75-21.75in) or 56-58cm (22-22.75in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Needles
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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Round Yoke Jumper
- Pattern 4 of 20Black and white come together in this stocking stitch round yoke jumper featuring borders worked 1x1 ribs.
Yarn weight
4 Ply / Sport
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
Needles
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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Round Yoke Jumper Version 2
- Pattern 5 of 20A change in yarn colour creates a different look as demonstrated here with this round yoke jumper featuring borders worked in 1x1 ribs. The garment is knitted using one strand each of Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino and Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk held together throughout. Four sizes are available to knit for chest sizes ranging from 78-81cm (31-32in) to 101-108cm (40-43in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
Needles
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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Round Yoke Jumper Version 3
- Pattern 6 of 20A change in yarn colour creates a different look as demonstrated here with this round yoke jumper featuring borders worked in 1x1 ribs. The garment is knitted using one strand each of Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino and Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk held together throughout. Four sizes are available to knit for chest sizes ranging from 78-81cm (31-32in) to 101-108cm (40-43in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Needles
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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Round-Neck Cardigan
- Pattern 7 of 20This timeless cardigan with continuous button band, elegant sleeves and round neckline is knitted in stocking stitch using one strand each of Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino and Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk held together throughout. Four sizes are available to knit for chest sizes ranging from 78-81cm (31-32in) to 101-108cm (40-43in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
Needles
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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Stocking Stitch Hat - Self-Coloured
- Pattern 8 of 20Complete your look with colour-co-ordinated accessories. Here, this stylish hat with turn-up, is worked in one colour, in stocking stitch and 1x1 ribs. The hat, which is available in two sizes, fits head circumference 53-55cm or 56-58cm.
Yarn weight
4 Ply / Sport
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
Needles
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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Stocking Stitch Hat - Variegated
- Pattern 9 of 20Here, black and white come together to create an appealing mouliné effect in this stylish stocking stitch and 1x1 rib hat with turn-up.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Needles
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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Stripe Hat
- Pattern 10 of 20A block colour stripe hat with a high turn-up, worked here in black and white, looks particularly cool, particularly as the stripes also run up the turn-up.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
Needles
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Tank Top - Self-Coloured
- Pattern 11 of 20Make a strong statement with this fashionable and elegant-looking tank top/slipover. The increases are knitted directly from the shoulder line and the sleeve and neckline borders get a firm stand by doubling them.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Advanced
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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Tank Top - Variegated
- Pattern 12 of 20Bring freshness to grey winter days with this tank top/slipover in a colour mix of apricot and ecru (although you can, of course, choose your own palette!). The increases are knitted directly from the shoulder line and the sleeve and neckline borders get a firm stand by doubling them.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Advanced
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
Needles
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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Textured Headband
- Pattern 13 of 20Complement the Textured Sweater with this twisted headband, which is knitted using Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino and Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
Needles
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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Textured Jumper
- Pattern 14 of 20This round neck, textured sweater is knitted using Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino and Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
Needles
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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Textured Scarf
- Pattern 15 of 20This self-coloured scarf boasts an effective yet simple structure pattern. Try pairing with the wrist warmers and stocking stitch hat for a colour-co-ordinated look. Knitted using one strand each of Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino and Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk held together throughout. Finished dimensions are 35cm (13.75in) wide by 230cm (90.5in) long.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
Needles
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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V-Neck Cardigan - Self-Coloured
- Pattern 16 of 20With its simplicity the grey V-neck cardigan is a stylish all-rounder that can be combined in numerous ways. The piece is worked in stocking stitch and 1x1 ribs.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
Needles
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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V-Neck Cardigan - Variegated
- Pattern 17 of 20This simple V-neck cardigan, knitted in a variegated yarn, looks completely different to its self-coloured counterpart. Worked here in a cream and blue combination, which creates an atmospheric mouliné effect. It too is a stylish all-rounder that can be combined in numerous ways. The piece is worked in stocking stitch and 1x1 ribs.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
Needles
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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V-Neck Jumper
- Pattern 18 of 20This V-neck jumper with raglan sleeves oozes simple elegance. The piece is worked in rib and stocking stitch using one strand each of Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino and Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk held together throughout. Four sizes are available to knit for chest sizes ranging from 78-81cm (31-32in) to 101-108cm (40-43in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Intermediate
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk
Needles
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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Wrist Warmers - Self-Coloured
- Pattern 19 of 20Wrist warmers are winter must-haves! These ones knitted in rounds with thumb openings - which require a little concentrations - and have no cuffs are cool and casual.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Easy
Yarns and Wools
Rico Design Rico Essentials Fine Fine Merino
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
Rico Design Rico Essentials Baby Alpaca Loves Silk
Needles
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Rico Design Rico Top Down Knitting Special II
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Wrist Warmers- Variegated
- Pattern 20 of 20Wrist warmers are winter must-haves! These ones knitted in rounds with thumb openings - which require a little concentration - and have no cuffs are cool and casual.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
Easy