Woodsland Tunic
Jill Hanratty

• Finished Size: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 40". Tunic has standard fit with 2–4" of ease.

• Yarn: Zitron Kokon (35% silk, 35% cotton, 30% acrylic; 191 yd [175 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #02 white (MC), 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins; #11 peach (CC1), 2 skeins; #17 gray (CC2), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skeins. Yarn distributed by Skacel.

• Hook Size: G/7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Stitch markers (m); yarn needle.

• Gauge: Motif A = 2" square; 3 reps and 12 rows = 4" in bodice/bottom patt.

• Skill Level: Experienced.

Troubador Socks: Chrétien de Troyes
Danielle Kassner

• Finished Size: 8 (9, 10)" foot circumference; 9 1/2" foot length; 7 1/4 (8, 9 1/4)" ankle circumference. Note: Fabric will not stretch widthwise; choose size with foot circumference closest to your own. Foot of sock will stretch up to 1" lengthwise; foot length and ankle circumference may be adjusted.

• Yarn: Schoeller & Stahl Fortissima Socka Cotton (45% cotton, 42% superwash wool, 13% polyamide; 459 yd [420 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): #6603 cream (MC), 1 skein.
  Schoeller & Stahl Fortissima Socka Cotton Colori (75% superwash wool, 25% polyamide; 230 yd [210 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #6512 ozean (CC), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Skacel.

• Hook Size: E/4 (3.5 mm) and D/3 (3 mm).

• Notions: Yarn needle; 2 stitch markers (m) of different types or colors: designate one m A and one m B.

• Gauge: 24 sc blo and 22 rows = 4" in patt using larger hook.

• Skill Level: Experienced.

Arachne’s Tears Scarf
Debra Lea

• Finished Size: About 2 3/4" wide and 64 3/4" long (not including beaded fringe).

• Materials: Red Heart LusterSheen (100% acrylic; 335 yd [306 m]/14 oz [397 g]): #0624 sea green, 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Coats & Clark.

• Hook Size: F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle; 1 pkg Bead Heaven #51010 semiprecious stones, Aventurine; 1 pkg Gemstone Beads #BD51009, Aventurine; 1 pkg Gemstone Beads #BD51631, Amazonite; beading needle; fine thread to match yarn color.

• Gauge: 21 sts and 26 rows = 4" in sc; 21 sts and 10 rows = 4" in dc.

• Skill Level: Beginner.

Ripple-Lace V-neck Top
Christine L. Walter

• Finished Size: 33 (37 1/2, 42, 47)" bust circumference. Top is intended to be close fitting, with 0–2" of ease. Garment shown measures 37 1/2".

• Yarn: Vickie Howell Collection Craft (65% organic cotton, 35% milk fiber; 136 yd [125 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): color #778 Sandi, 6 (6, 7, 7) balls. Yarn distributed by South West Trading Company.

• Hook Sizes: G/6 (4.25 mm) and F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: 17 sts and 14 rows = 4" in body patt with smaller hook; 20 sts = 5" and 5 rows = 3" in peephole chevron patt with larger hook.

• Gauge: 10 sts and 11 rows = 4" in seed st patt.

• Skill Level: Intermediate.

Floral Lace Belt
Christina Marie Potter

• Finished Size: 24–26 (26–28, 30–31 1/2)" waist circumference. Belt shown measures 26–28". Adjustable closure allows for 0–3" of ease per size.

• Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Thread, size 10 (100% cotton; 350 yd [320 m]): #0397, wasabi, 1 skein. Thread distributed by Coats & Clark.

• Hook Size: 8 (1.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: About 4' of 1/8" wide ribbon; small darning needle.

• Gauge: 39 sc and 48 rows = 4".

• Skill Level: Intermediate.

Tolmie Cardi Vest
Monica Welle Brown

• Finished Size: 34 (36 3/4, 38 3/4, 42 1/4)" bust circumference, buttoned. Garment shown measures 36 3/4". Fit of vest is standard, with 1–2" of ease.

• Yarn: GGH Bali (50% cotton, 50% acrylic; 154 yd [145 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #64, 7 (8, 9, 10) balls. Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.

• Hook Size: F/5 (3.75 mm), G/6 (4 mm), and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Needles: Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 22" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle; 4 removable stitch markers (m); nine 3/4" plastic rings for buttons.

• Gauge: 17 sts and 16 rows = 4" in hdc with medium hook; 5 patt st set of V-st and shell = 7", 10 rows in patt st = 4" on medium hook.

• Skill Level: Intermediate.

Kathryn in Beauly Dress and Hat
Kathy Merrick

• Finished Size: Dress: 22 (24, 26, 28)" chest circumference; 13 1/2 (14 1/4, 16 1/4, 17)" length from shoulder for ages 6–9 months (12 months, 18 months, 24 months). Garment is very loose fitting. Garment shown is 26". Hat 8 (8 1/4)" from center back to front; 6 1/2 (6 1/2)" from top of head to back of neck to fit ages 6–12 months (12–24 months). Hat shown measures 8".

• Yarn: Rowan 4-ply Cotton (100% cotton; 186 yd [178 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #131 fresh (MC), 2 (2, 3, 3) balls; #146 violetta (A); #142 mandarine (B); #121 ripple (C); #112 opaque (D); #137 cooking apple (E); #130 ardour (F), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

• Hook: E/9 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Three 1/2" buttons.

• Gauge: 18 sts and 16 rows = 4" in hdc.

• Skill Level: Easy.

Marianne Mobius Wrap
Linda Taylor

• Finished Size: 38 (42, 46, 52, 56)" in circumference. Wrap shown measures 38".

• Yarn: Fiesta Yarns La Luz (100% silk; 210 yd [192 m]/2 oz [57 g]): #3326 silverado (A), 3 (3, 4, 5, 5) hanks; #3308 goldenrod (B), #3321 Aleutian green (C), and #3317 vintage rose (D), 1 hank.

• Hook Sizes: H/8 (5 mm), E/4 (3.5 mm), and B/1 (2.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle; stitch marker (m).

• Gauge: 15 sts and 14 rows = 4" in sc blo with largest hook; flower measures 2 1/2" across.

• Skill Level: Easy.

Bouquet Stole
Lisa Naskrent

• Finished Size: About 19 1/2" wide and 72" long.

• Yarn: Halcyon Yarn Block Island Blend (35% hemp, 35% cotton, 30% rayon; 1,400 yd [1,280 m]/16 oz [454 g]): #115 pink, 1 cone.

• Hook Size: E/4 (3.50 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: 4 removable stitch markers (m); yarn needle.

• Gauge: 2 flowers = 3 3/4" in main body patt from tip to tip of outer top petals; height of one flower = about 1 1/4" from tip of top petal to tip of bottom petal on same side. Gauge is measured before washing, drying, or blocking. Smooth out swatch to make sts lie flat without stretching fabric.

• Skill Level: Intermediate.

30th Street Station Skirt
Kathy Merrick

• Finished Size: 23 (26, 29, 32, 35, 38)" waist circumference. Choose size that is 0–3" larger than circumference at natural waist. Length: 24 1/2 (24 1/2, 24 1/2, 24 1/2, 25 1/2, 25 1/2)". Garment shown has 23" waist circumference.

• Yarn: Ornaghi Filati Elba (100% cotton; 110 yd [100 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #984 rosy peach (MC), 10 (12, 14, 16, 18, 20) skeins. Ornaghi Filati Echo (100% mercerized cotton; 475 yd [435 m]/5 1/4 oz [150 g]): #937 ecru (CC), 1 skein. Yarns distributed by Aurora Yarns.

• Hook Size: G/6 (4 mm) and I/8 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle; 3/4" wide elastic about 1" longer than measurement at natural waist; large safety pin; sewing needle and thread to match MC; 7" nylon zipper in color to match MC (optional); large hook-and-eye closure (optional).

• Gauge: 16 sts and 12 rows = 4" in main body patt using MC and smaller hook. 15 dc and 8 rows = 4" using CC and smaller hook.

• Skill Level Easy.

China Doll
Doris Chan

• Finished Size: 33 (36, 38 1/2, 41, 44)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 33". Fit is snug with 0" ease.

• Yarn: Filatura Di Crosa Brillante (55% cotton, 45% viscose; 153 yd [140 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #19 lilac, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.

• Hook Sizes: G/7 (4.5 mm) and F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Removable stitch markers (m); contrast yarn for m; small-eyed yarn needle; three 1/2" plastic bone rings for buttons or three purchased frog closures.

• Gauge: 2 rep in sh patt and 6 rows = 2 3/4" with larger hook; 18 sc = 4". Gauge for trim and collar is firmer than gauge for body.

• Skill Level: Experienced.

Book Excerpt: Baby Doll Dress from Crochet Me
Amy O’Neill Houck

• Finished Size: Bust circumference: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40)" to fit bust sizes 30 (32, 34, 36, 38)". The dress is designed with negative ease in the bodice ribbing, so if you want a looser fit, make a size larger.

• Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (80% cotton/20% merino wool; 215 yd [197 m]/3.5 oz): #CW-105 putty, 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins. Substitution: About 1,127 (1,200, 1,277, 1,352, 1,428) yd DK weight (light #3) yarn.

• Hook Sizes: G/6 (4 mm), H/8 (5 mm), and I/9 (5.5 mm). Change hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Lace ribbon, 1" wide, 2 (2 1/4, 2 1/4, 2 1/2, 2 1/2)" long; yarn needle.

• Gauge: Ribbing: 20 sc blo and 19 rows = 4". Skirt: For gauge swatch using Shells and Chains Gauge Pattern. Repeat pattern Rows 2 and 3 until swatch measure 5" wide and 6" long.

• Concentration rating 3. (Crochet it with good music. You'll probably want to watch your work progress, but you'll have enough spare energy to occasionally hum along.)

Raspberry and Lime Purse
Chloe Nightingale

• Finished Size: 14" wide and 12" high (to top of V); strap is 3" wide and 14" long.

• Yarn: Plymouth Fantasy Naturale (100% cotton; 140 yd [128 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): #3794 raspberry (MC), 3 skeins; #8011 lime (CC), 2 skeins.

• Hook Size: G/7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: 4 removable stitch markers (m); yarn needle.

• Gauge: 15 sts and 17 rows = 4" in sc tapestry crochet with 1 color carried.

• Skill Level: Easy.

Geometry Dress
Lily M. Chin

• Finished Size: 34 (36, 38, 40, 42 1/2, 44 1/2)" bust circumference, 172 (176, 180, 184, 188, 192)" around hem, and skirt is 25" long. Bodice is close fitting with 0" of ease.

• Yarn: Lily Chin Signature Collection Chelsea (35% acrylic, 35% cotton, 30% merino; 191 yd [175 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g];): # 5803 light pink, 10 (11, 12, 13, 15, 16) skeins. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.

• Hook Sizes: C/2 (2.75 mm), F/5 (3.75 mm), G/6 (4 mm), H/8 (5 mm), I/9 (5.5 mm), J/10 (6 mm), and K/10 1/2 (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Contrasting smooth scrap yarn for markers (m).

• Gauge: 22 sts and 15 rows = 4" in esc with smallest hook. This is a hung gauge—swatch is blocked and hung vertically. One V-st = 1" and 6 V-st rows = 4" with largest hook.

• Skill Level: Intermediate.

Butterscotch Cardigan
Julia Vaconsin

• Finished Size: 34 3/4 (39 1/2, 44 1/2, 49 1/4)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 39 1/2". Fit is standard with 1–2" of ease.

• Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash wool, 20% nylon; 215 yd [190 m]/2 oz [57 g]): #55NS butterscotch, 7 (8, 9, 11) skeins.

• Hook Size: G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle; ten (eleven, eleven, twelve) 1/2" buttons.

• Gauge: 29 sts and 25 rows = 4" in rib eyelet patt.

• Skill Level: Easy.

Ring Around the Posie
Tammy Hildebrand

• Finished Size: 36 (40 1/2, 45, 48, 54)" bust circumference. Top has relaxed fit with 2–4" ease. Top shown measures 36".

• Yarn: Valley Yarns Southwick (52% pima cotton, 48% bamboo; 105 yd [96 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #05 margarita, 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) balls. Yarn distributed by WEBS.

• Hook Size: J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: Motif Rnds 1–3 = 4" square after blocking; 4 V-sts = 4".

• Skill Level: Intermediate.

Spring Spiral Hat
Chloe Nightingale

• Finished Size: 23" circumference, 8" top to bottom.

• Yarn: Colinette Banyan (51% viscose, 49% cotton; 112 yd [102 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #76 lichen (MC), 1 skein; #103 Cezanne (CC), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Unique Kolours.

• Hook Size: F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Stitch marker (m); yarn needle.

• Gauge: 18 sts and 14 rnds = 4" in alternating rnds of sc and (dc, ch-1).

• Skill Level: Advanced beginner.

Tunisian Lace Ascot
Ellen K. Gormley

• Finished Size: About 3" wide and 36" long.

• Yarn: Louet MerLin (60% linen, 40% merino; 250 yd [229 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): #60-2013-6 champagne, 1 skein.

• Hook: Tunisian hook size J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: 17 sts = 3" and 10 rows = 4" in shell patt.

• Skill Level: Easy.

Dots Blanket
Kristin Omdahl

• Finished Size: about 54" wide by 46" long.

• Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): #81 sand (MC), 8 skeins. Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed Cotton (100% organically grown cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): #625 graphite (A), 6 skeins; #602 honeydew (B), #628 azul (C), #618 orchid (D), #603 thistle (E), 2 skeins each.

• Hook Size: H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: Rnds 1–3 of motif = about 4" in diameter. Gauge is not critical for this project.

• Skill Level: Intermediate.