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Fingerless Glovettes
Design by Sandi Wiseheart

  • Finished Size 6 (7)" (15 [18] cm) high by 31.2 (4)" (9 [10] cm) wide. To fit a hand 7 (8)" (18 [20] cm) in circumference at knuckles.
  • Yarn JCA Reynolds Harvest Tweed (63% wool, 17% acrylic, 14% mohair, 6% nylon; 93 yd [85 m]/13.4 oz[50 g]): #7 autumn leaves, 1 ball.
  • Hook Size H/8 (5.0 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 14 sts and 11 rows = 4" (10 cm) in blossom stitch patt.
  • Skill Level Easy.
fingerless
 

Milan Dress
Design by Mari Lynn Patrick

  • Finished Size 34 (36, 38)" (86.5 [91.5, 96.5] cm) chest/bust circumference. Dress shown measures 34" (86.5 cm).
  • Yarn Berroco Softwist (59% rayon, 41% wool; 100 yd [92 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #9426 viridian, 20 (22, 24) skeins.
  • Hook Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Two 1" (2.5-cm) rimmed buttons; two 1⁄2" (13-mm) buttons (to fit inside larger buttons); tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 16 sts and 13 rows hdc = 4" (10 cm).
  • Skill Level Intermediate.
milan
 

Fever Tank
Design by Jennifer Appleby

  • Finished Size 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44)" (81.5 [86.5, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 112] cm) chest/bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34" (86.5 cm).
  • Yarn Knit One Crochet Too Meringue (60% merino wool, 25% viscose, 15% polymide; 100 yd [92 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #521 dill, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) skeins.
  • Hook Size K/101⁄2 (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions 24 (25, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33) 3⁄8" (1-cm) round wooden beads; tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 12 sts and 16 rows = 4" (10 cm) in sc.
  • Skill Level Intermediate.
fever
 

Felted Folk Rug & Chair Pad
Design by Tiffany Reynolds

  • Finished Size Coaster: 33⁄4" (9.5 cm) in diameter. Chair pad: 171⁄2" (44.5 cm) in diameter. Rug: 311⁄2" (80 cm) in diameter.
  • Yarn Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [173 m]/4 oz [113 cm]): #M-75 blue heirloom (A), 2 skeins (1 skein if making only the chair pad); #M-14 sunburst gold (B), #M-191 kiwi (C), #M-25 garnet (D), #M-78 aztec turquoise (E), #M-97 rust (F), and #M-23 fuchsia (G), 1 skein each. For rug only: #M-29 Jack’s plum (H), 1 skein.
  • Hook Size K/101⁄2 (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle; fabric glue (for rug); matching felt for coaster backing (optional).
  • Gauge 12 sts and 6 rows dc = 4" (10 cm), before felting.
  • Skill Level Easy.
folk
 

Go-Go Granny Bag
Design by Candi Jensen

  • Finished Size 14" (35.5 cm) wide and 11" (28 cm) tall, excluding handles.
  • Yarn Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet (100% cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #65 warm teal (A), #264 lime (B), #12 black (C), and #226 natural (D), 1 ball each.
  • Hook Sizes F/5 (3.75 mm) and D/3 (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions 1⁄4 yd (.23 m) black vinyl fabric; 1⁄16" (2-mm) hole punch; tapestry needle; twelve 9⁄16" (18-mm) gold flat shank buttons; 2 black plastic purse handles: 6" (15 cm) wide at base and 41⁄2" (11.5 cm) tall; contrasting yarn for stitch markers.
  • Gauge 20 sts = 4" (10 cm) with larger hook. Circle motif = 23⁄4" (7 cm) in diameter with smaller hook.
  • Skill Level Easy.
gogo
 

ZigZag Skirt
Design by Mari Lynn Patrick

  • Finished Size 33 (361⁄2, 40)" (84 [92.5, 101.5] cm) circumference at hips after seaming. Skirt shown measures 361⁄2" (92.5 cm).
  • Yarn Dale of Norway Baby Ull (100% superwash merino; 192 yd [175m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #0083 charcoal (A), 4 (4, 5) balls; #2232 tan (B), 5 (5, 6) balls.
  • Hook Size E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Ten 5⁄8" (15-mm) wood buttons; 2 yd (1.8 m) 1⁄4" (6-mm) wide black velvet ribbon; 1 yd (.9 m) 1⁄4" (6-mm) wide black elastic; tapestry needle; sewing needle and black sewing thread.
  • Gauge 21 sts and 12 rows = 4" (10 cm) in dc. Two 18-st chevrons (at the hem) = 61⁄2" (16.5 cm) and 10 chevron rows = 4" (10 cm).
  • Skill Level Easy.
zigzag
 

Fifth Avenue Jacket
Design by Lily M. Chin

  • Finished Size 35 (38, 41, 44, 47)" (89 [96.5, 104, 112, 119.5] cm) chest/bust circumference after seaming. Sweater shown measures 38" (96.5 cm).
  • Yarn Plymouth Luxury Indiecita Baby Alpaca DK (100% baby alpaca; 125 yd [114 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): # 4145 medium blue, 16 (17, 18, 19, 21) skeins.
  • Hook Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle; smooth contrasting yarn for markers; six 11⁄16" (1.75 cm) buttons.
  • Gauge 16 sts and 19 rows sc = 4" (10 cm). Note: This is a “hung” gauge. That is, measure with swatch hanging on a cork board or pinned to towel on rack. Gravity will pull the rows a little longer than when measured flat.
  • Skill Level Experienced.
fifth
 

Shell Stitch Hat
Design by Candi Jensen

  • Finished Size 24" (61 cm) in circumference at brim; 21" (53.5 cm) in circumference at Rnd 11.
  • Yarn Judi & Company Raffia (100% viscose; 100 yd [92 m]/11⁄2 oz [43 g]): shiny brown (A) and shiny plum (B), 1 ball each.
  • Hook Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook. Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle.
  • Gauge Rnds 1 and 2 = 4" (10 cm) in diameter; 12 sts and 8 rows = 4" (10 cm) in shell patt.
  • Skill Level Intermediate.
  • Corrections
shell
 

Two–Tone Bag
Design by Kathy Merrick

  • Finished Size 23" (58.5 cm) wide and 161⁄2" (42 cm) deep, not including handles.
  • Yarn Debbie Bliss Aran Tweed (100% wool; 101 yd [100 m]/31⁄2 oz [50 g]): #20006 rust (A) and #20005 purple (B), 4 skeins each.
  • Hook Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle; stitch markers.
  • Gauge 15 sts and 12 rows = 4" (10 cm) in hdc.
  • Skill Level Intermediate.
twotone
 

Easygoing Hoodie
Design by Norah Gaughan

  • Finished Size 371⁄2 (41, 45, 49, 52)" (95 [104, 114.5, 124.5, 132] cm) chest/bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 45" (114.5 cm).
  • Yarn Rowan Calmer (75% cotton, 25% microfiber; 173 yd [160 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 m]): #479 slosh (blue), 13 (14, 16, 18, 20) balls.
  • Hook Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 13 hdc and 14 rows = 4" (10 cm) in granite st patt; 16 rows = 5" (12.5 cm) in insert band patt.
  • Skill Level Easy.
  • Corrections
easyhood
 

Hemp Flowers Necklace
Design by Norah Gaughan

  • Finished Size 18" (45.5 cm) long and 51⁄2" (14 cm) deep.
  • Yarn Hemp for Knitting Allhemp3 Sport Weight (100% long fiber hemp; 150 yd [137 m]/11⁄2 oz [45 g]): #30 brick, 1 skein.
  • Hook Size C/2 (3 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle; one 1⁄2" (1.3-cm) button to match; sewing needle and matching thread.
  • Gauge 26 sts = 4" (10 cm) on band; motif A = 3" (7.5 cm) in diameter.
  • Skill Level Intermediate.
necklace
 

Prism Shawl
Design by Doris Chan

  • Finished Size 70" (178 cm) wide across front edge and 22" (56 cm) long at center back.
  • Yarn Colinette Prism (70% wool, 30% cotton; 125 yd [114 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #127 Morocco, 4 skeins.
  • Hook Size L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook. Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Split-ring markers or scraps of yarn for markers.
  • Gauge One patt rep (fan, sc) = 31⁄2" (9 cm); 4 rows = 3" (7.5 cm) in fan patt. Gauge is slightly loose for this yarn, keep work relaxed.
  • Skill Level Easy.
shawl
 

Textured Tweed Clutch
Design by Mari Lynn Patrick

  • Finished Size 12" (30.5 cm) wide and 6" (15 cm) tall, excluding strap.
  • Yarn Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #814 beige, 2 skeins.
  • Hook Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions One leather-bound (weighted) metal buckle, 2" (5 cm) wide and 11⁄2" (3.8 cm) deep; sewing needle and matching sewing thread.
  • Gauge 15 sts and 13 rows = 4" (10 cm) in seed st patt; 12 rows = 3" (7.5 cm) in bobble patt.
  • Skill Level Easy.
tweed
 

Flowered Tea Cozy
Design by Judith L. Swartz

  • Finished Size 24" (61 cm) in circumference around bottom edge and 9" (23 cm) tall, excluding leaves.
  • Yarn Knit Picks Andean Silk (55% superfine alpaca, 23% silk, 22% merino; 96 yd [88 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #23515 olive (MC), 5 skeins. Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud (100% baby alpaca; 440 yd [403 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #23497 horizon (A), #23498 mist (B), #23499 peppermint (C), #23500 sunlight (D), #23501 moss (E), #23502 tide pool (F), #23503 stream (G), and #23504 autumn (H), 1 skein each.
  • Hooks Sizes F/5 (3.75 mm) and B/2 (2.25 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle; safety pins or T-pins for holding pieces together.
  • Gauge 19 sts and 24 rows sc = 4" (10 cm) with larger hook and MC. Note: Gauge swatch is not necessary for flowers as size can vary.
  • Skill Level Intermediate.
tea
 

Pirate’s Jacket
Design by Teva Durham

  • Finished Size 33 (36, 39, 421⁄2, 451⁄2)" (84 [91.5, 99, 108, 115.5] cm) chest/bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36" (91.5 cm).
  • Yarn Trendsetter Dolcino (75% acrylic, 25% nylon; 100 yd [92 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #32 blue (MC), 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) balls; #6 rust (CC), 1 ball.
  • Hook Size N/15 (10 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Hanging stitch markers.
  • Gauge 5 marguerite clusters = 4" (10 cm); 4 rows = 3" (7.5 cm) in marguerite cluster patt.
  • Skill Level Experienced.
pirat
 

Toddler Poncho
Design by Candi Jensen

  • Finished Size Neck opening: 18" (45.5 cm) in circumference. Bottom opening: 36" (91.5 cm) in circumference. Length: 11" (28 cm).
  • Yarn Cascade 220 Superwash (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #833 red (MC), and #836 pink (CC), 1 ball each.
  • Hook Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 12 sts = 4" (10 cm); first 4 rows in patt = 2" (5 cm).
  • Skill Level Easy.
pod
 

South of the Border Jacket
Design by Annie Modesitt

  • Finished Size 32 (36, 41, 45, 50, 54)" (81.5 [91.5, 104, 114.5, 127, 137] cm) chest/bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36" (91.5 cm).
  • Yarn Classic Elite Inca Marl (100% alpaca; 109 yd [106 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 m]): #1174 Red Sea (A), 9 (10, 12, 13, 15, 16) skeins. Classic Elite Inca Alpaca (100% alpaca; 109 yd [106 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 m]): #1113 black (B), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins; #1197 canyon green (C), 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins.
  • Hook Sizes F/4 (3.75 mm) and G/5 (4 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle; stitch markers; safety pins or contrasting yarn for place markers.
  • Gauge 18 sts and 9 rows = 4" (10 cm) in dc; 26 rows = 5" (12.5 cm) in sc.
  • Skill Level Experienced.
border
 

Striped Scarf And Headband
Design by Annie Modesitt

  • Finished Size Headband: 18 (20, 22)" (45.5 [51, 56] cm) in circumference and 31⁄2" (9 cm) wide. Scarf: 41⁄2" (11.5 cm) wide and 114" (289.5 cm) long, excluding fringe.
  • Yarn Morehouse Merino Twill (100% merino wool; 104 yd [95 m]/4 oz [114 g]): sienna (A), 2 skeins; beet (B), and persimmon (C), 1 skein each.
  • Hook Sizes M/13 (9 mm) and L/11 (8 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 7 sts and 6 rows = 4" (10 cm) in hdc with larger hook; 8 sts and 9 rows = 4" (10 cm) in hdc with smaller hook.
  • Skill Level Easy.
scarf
 

Retro Car Coat
Design by Annie Modesitt

  • Finished Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56)" (91.5 [101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142] cm) chest/bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 44" (112 cm).
  • Yarn Goddess Yarns Emmanuella (100% merino; 90 yd [82 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #3039 sienna (A), 15 (17, 18, 20, 22, 24) balls.Goddess Yarns Jay (70% wool, 30% alpaca; 87 yd [79 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #3039 chestnut (B), 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 12) balls.
  • Hook Sizes K/101⁄2 (6.5 mm) and G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle; five 23⁄4" (7-cm) plastic rings for buttons.
  • Gauge 8 sts and 8 rows = 4" (10 cm) in patt with larger hook and A. 14 sts and 12 rows = 4" (10 cm) in hdc with smaller hook and B.
  • Skill Level Experienced.
retro
 

Extreme Earflap Hats
Design by Tiffany Reynolds

  • Finished Size 251⁄2 (28)" (65 [71] cm) in circumference, before felting. To fit a child (adult).
  • Yarn Black Forest Handspun Naturwolle (100% wool; 110 yd [101 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): For two-color version: #61 Regenbogen (MC) and #U14 teal (B), 1 skein each. For three-color version: #U144 lime (A), #U14 teal (B), and #U15 light turquoise (C), 1 skein each.
  • Hook Size K/101⁄2 (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 12 dc and 6 rows = 4" (10 cm), before felting.
  • Skill Level Easy.
hats
 

Oversize Pullover
Design by Zelda K

  • Finished Size 40 (45, 50, 55)" (101.5 [114.5, 127, 139.5] cm) bust/chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 45" (114.5 cm).
  • Yarn Patons Divine (79.5% acrylic, 18% mohair, 2.5% polyester; 142 yd [130 m]/ 31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #06013 deep earth (MC), 9 (10, 11, 12) skeins; #06040 night sky (CC), 7 (8, 9,10) skeins.
  • Hook Size K/101⁄2 (6.5 mm) hook. Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle; safety pins.
  • Gauge 2 shells and 6 rows in patt = 4" (10 cm).
  • Skill Level Intermediate.
pullover
 

Colorwaves Topper
Design by Doris Chan

  • Finished Size 80" (203 cm) wide across bottom edge and 23" (58.5 cm) long.
  • Yarn Lion Brand Colorwaves (83% acrylic, 17% polyester; 125 yd [118 m]/3 oz [85 g]), #347 purple vista (A), #309 blue lagoon (B), and #307 caribbean (C), 2 skeins each.
  • Hook Size L/11 (8 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle; scraps of contrasting yarn for markers.
  • Gauge 8 dc and 4 rows = 4" (10 cm).
  • Skill Level Easy.
colorways
 

Flare Essence Poncho
Design by Trudy Van Stralen

  • Finished Size 20" (51 cm) in circumference at neck; 72" (183 cm) in circumference at bottom edge; 181⁄2" (47 cm) long.
  • Yarn Louet Sales Flare Essence (57% linen, 43% polyester; 65 yd [59 m]/2.5 oz [75 g], bulky ): #84.5522 mirage, 4 skeins (MC). Louet Sales Euroflax Aberdeen Heathers (100% linen; 150 yd [137 m]//31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #16.2852 Oriental Grass, 1 skein (CC).
  • Hooks Sizes K/101⁄2 (7 mm) and H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle; one 11⁄4" (3.2-cm) button; sewing needle and matching thread.
  • Gauge 6 tr = 4" (10 cm); 2 rows tr = 3" (7.5 cm).
  • Skill Level Easy.
flare
 

Ruffle Scarf
Design by Marty Miller

  • Finished Size About 31⁄2" (9 cm) wide and 81" (205.5 cm) long.
  • Yarn Lorna’s Laces Glory (78% mohair, 13% wool, 9% nylon; 120 yd [108 m], 2 oz/[57 g]): #403 Tuscany, 2 skeins.
  • Hook Size J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions Tapestry needle.
  • Gauge 8 sts = 4" (10 cm) and 4 rows = 3" (7.5 cm) in dc.The gauge is not critical in this scarf, but if your gauge is too far off your yarn requirements will change.
  • Skill Level Easy.
ruff
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