Motif Web Shawl
Annette Petavy

• Finished Size: 27-1⁄2" wide and 55" long .

• Yarn: Naturally Mist (80% mohair, 20% nylon; 181 yds [166 m]/3⁄4 oz [25 g]): #613 brown, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Fiber Trends.

• Hook Size: K/10 1�^2 (7 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: One square motif after blocking = 13 3⁄4".

• Skill Level: Easy

Infinity Wrap
Kristin Omdahl

• Finished Size: 32" wide and 96" long.

• Yarn: Plymouth Boku (95% wool, 5% silk; 99 yd [91 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #5 plum, 15 balls.

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

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

• Gauge: 12 dc and 6 rows = 4".

• Skill Level: Easy.

Diamonds Silk Scarf
Carol Ventura

• Finished Size: 9" wide by 64" long.

• Materials: Halcyon Gemstone Silk 2/12 (100% silk; 610 yd [558 m]/3 1⁄2 oz [99 g]): #103 ruby (A), 1 skein. Halcyon Gemstone Silk Bouclé (100% silk; 324 yd [296 m]/3 1⁄2 oz [99 g]): #106 rose gold (B), 1 skein.

• Hook Size: I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Stitch marker (m).

• Gauge: 16 sc and 20 rows = 4".

• Skill Level: Intermediate

Fuchsia & Blues Jacket
Pam Gillette

• Finished Size: 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 36-38".

• Yarn: Colinette Prism (70% wool, 30% cotton; 125 yd [114 m]/ 3 1⁄2 oz [100 g]): #048 Florentina, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins. Yarn distributed by Unique Kolours.

• Hook Size: K/10 1⁄2 (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle; 1 1⁄4" or 1 1⁄2" button.

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

• Skill Level: Easy.

Hot Cross Slouch Beret
Jennifer L. Appleby

• Finished Size: One size fits most. Beret at brim measures about 22 1⁄2" around.

• Yarn: Naturally Merino et Soie (70% merino, 30% silk; 136 yd [125 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #207 berry, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Fiber Trends.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle; 1" button (optional).

• Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rounds = 4" in sc blo.

• Skill Level: Easy.

Mélange Turtleneck
Katie Himmelberg

• Finished Size: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 34". Fit is snug; allow 0-2" of negative ease.

• Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Mélange (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [100 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #807 Dijon (A), 6 (7, 8, 10, 11) skeins and #802 pesto (B), 5 (7, 7, 8, 9) skeins.

• Hook Size: G/7 (4 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: Stitch markers (m); yarn needle; waste yarn.

• Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd on larger needle. One perky sh patt rep = 2"; 4 rows = 1 1⁄2".

• Skill Level: Intermediate.

Antoinette Cardigan
Christina Potter

• Finished Size: 33 (35, 38, 40)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 35". Cardigan is close fitting with 1-3" of negative ease.

• Yarn: GGH Tajmahal (70% wool, 22% silk, 8% cashmere; 93 yd [85 m]/3⁄4 oz [25 g]): #24, 18 (19, 21, 22) skeins. Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.

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

• Needle: Yarn needle; six 7⁄8" buttons.

• Gauge: 4 1⁄4 shell patt rep [sh, sc] and 14 rows = 4".

• Skill Level: Experienced

Pure Poinsettia Tunic
Doris Chan

• Finished Size: 36 (40, 44, 48)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 36".

• Yarn: South West Trading Company Pure (100% Soysilk; 164 yd [150 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #075 poinsettia (red), 5 (6, 7, 8) skeins.

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

• Notions: Removable stitch markers (m).

• Gauge: 4 rep and 8 rows = 4" in mesh patt of sleeve; motif for size 36 (40, 44, 48)" = 8 (9, 9 1⁄2, 10 1⁄2)" square.

• Skill Level: Experienced.
  

Schoolmarm Vest
Courtney Kelley

• Finished Size: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 34". Vest is very close fitting, with 2" of negative ease.

• Yarn: Louet Gems Sport (100% washable wool, 225 yd [246 m]/2 1⁄2 oz [100 g]): #81 hummingbird, 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins.

• Hook Sizes: H/8 (5 mm) and D/3 (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Three 1" buttons, yarn needle.

• Gauge: 15 1⁄2 shells and 13 rows = 4" in sh st patt with larger hook; 18 sts and 13 rows = 4" in sc with smaller hook.

• Skill Level: Intermediate.
  

Message in a Flower Bag
Jill Wright

• Finished Size: 15" wide, 15" high, and 5 1⁄2" deep before felting; 12" wide, 12" high, and 4" deep after felting.

• Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride (85% wool, 15% mohair, 190 yd [173 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #M-76 misty blue, 5 skeins; #M-05 onyx, #M-11 white frost, #M-184 pistachio, #M-155 lemon drop, M-165 Christmas green, 2 yd each.
  Brown Sheep Handpaint Originals (70% mohair, 30% wool, 88 yd [80 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #HP50 English garden, 1 skein.

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

• Notions: 1.5" D rings, 2 (2 additional D rings for optional adjustable strap); yarn needle; tracing paper and pen; straight pins; size #38 felting needle; foam pad; magnetic snap; small scrap of fabric to match bag color.

• Gauge: 14 hdc and 10 rows = 4". Check gauge regularly to be sure felted bag will be even.

• Skill Level Intermediate.

• Pansy Template: Download pansy design template

Wild Rose Shawl
Teva Durham

• Finished Size: About 11" long at each end, 15" long at center, and 43" wide.

• Yarn: Loop-d-Loop Moss (85% extra fine merino wool, 15% nylon; 163 yd [147 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #7 Rose (MC), 5 balls. Loop-d-Loop Fern (70% wool, 30% nylon; 81 yd [73 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #7 Rose (CC), 2 balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.

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

• Notions: Sewing needle with sharp point and eye large enough to fit a thread for basting (upholstery needle works well); paper or muslin for template; polyester sewing thread in contrasting color; yarn needle.

• Gauge: 4 loops and 6 rows = 4" in picot mesh patt.

• Skill Level: Experienced.
  

Flowers for Eryn Wrap
Tracy St. John

• Finished Size: 18 1⁄2" wide and 84" long.

• Yarn: Classic Elite Princess (40% merino, 28% viscose, 10% cashmere, 7% angora, 15% nylon; 150 yd [137 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #3409 proud peacock, 10 skeins.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: One small flower motif = 3" with smaller hook; 2 1⁄2 shell patt rep _ 8 rows = 4" with larger hook.

• Skill Level: Experienced.

New Year's Evening Bag
Melissa Mitchell

• Finished Size: 10" wide, 81⁄2" tall, and 3 1⁄4" across base.

• Yarn: Patons Classic Wool (100% pure new wool; 223 yd [204 m]/3 1⁄2 oz [100 g]): #00226 black (MC), 2 skeins. Patons Brilliant (69% acrylic, 19% nylon, 12% polyester; 166 yd [151 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #03005 white twinkle (CC), 1 skein.

• Hook Sizes: H/8 (5 mm) and C/2 (2.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle; rhinestone buckle; 1⁄3 yd of fabric for lining; magnetic snap closure; small amount of fusible interfacing; cardboard for base; hand sewing needle and matching thread.

• Gauge: 13 sc and 15 rows = 4" with larger hook and MC; 24 sc and 28 rows = 4" with smaller hook and CC, before felting.

• Skill Level: Easy.

Ribbon Weave Purse
Rachel Roberts

• Finished Size: About 13 1⁄4" wide and 9 1⁄4" long before felting; 10" wide and 9" long after felting.

• Yarn: Moda Dea Cartwheel (100% wool; 77 yd [71 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #9823, sea blues, 3 skeins. Yarn distributed by Coats & Clark.

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

• Notions: Stitch markers (m); yarn needle; 1 1⁄2 yds of 5⁄8-1" wide grosgrain ribbon; sewing needle; sewing thread to match ribbon; toggle button.

• Gauge: 13 hdc and 10 rows = 4".

• Skill Level Beginner.
  

Felted Chevron Tote
Leslie Ann Bestor

• Finished Size: About 12" wide and 13 1⁄2" tall.

• Yarn: Nashua Handknits Wooly Stripes (100% wool; 88 yd [80 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #WS31 fiesta, 8 balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

• Hook Size: K/10 1⁄2 (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Stitch markers (m), yarn needle, 9" long purse handles.

• Gauge: 18 1⁄3 sts and 12 1⁄2 rows = 4" in sc before felting; 24 sts and 10 rows = 4" in patt st after felting.

• Skill Level: Easy.
  

Eagle Pullover
Robyn Chachula

• Finished Size: 44 (48, 52, 56)" chest circumference to fit 36 (40, 44, 48)" chest circumference. Garment shown measures 48".

• Yarn: Tahki Yarns New Tweed (60% wool, 14% silk, 26% viscose; 92 yd (85 m)/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #61 dark gray (MC), 12 (13, 14, 15) balls; #60 light gray (CC), 3 (3, 3, 3) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.

• Hook Size: H/8 (5.0 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: 16 sts and 8 rows = 4" in dc.

• Skill Level Easy.

Northern Bloom Pullover
Even Howard

• Finished Size: 37 (41, 45)" bust circumference. Tunic is close fit with 2" of ease. Garment shown measures 37".

• Yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% super kid mohair, 30% silk; 230 yd [210 m]/9⁄10 oz [25 g]): #588 drab (MC), 5 (5, 6) skeins; #582 trance (blue; CC), 5 (5, 6) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

• Hook Sizes: 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: Rust/heat-proof pins; yarn needle.

• Gauge: 12 sts and 8 rows = 4" in dc with smallest hook. Center puff st to center of next puff st = 3" vertically and horizontally in lace pattern with largest hook.

• Skill Level: Experienced.
  

Stone Path Hat
Lisa Naskrent

• Finished Size: 18 1⁄2 (19, 20, 21, 22)" head circumference. Choose size that is 1⁄2-2" smaller than actual head circumference. Length: 6 1⁄2-7 (7-7 1⁄2, 7 1⁄2-7 3⁄4, 7 1⁄2-8, 8-8 1⁄2)". Hat shown is size 20".

• Yarn: Schoeller Stahl Baby Micro (51% virgin wool, 49% acrylic; 107 yd [97.5 m]/3⁄4 oz [25 g]): #01 white, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.

• Hook Size: E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: 22 sts and 21 rows = 4" in main body patt.

• Skill Level: Experienced.

Ukrainian Cross-Stitch Bag
Alexandra Lockhart

• Finished Size: 17 1⁄2" wide and 6" tall.

• Yarn: Lion Brand Lion Wool (100% wool; 158 yds [144 m]/3 oz [85 g]): #099 winter white (MC), 3 skeins; #113 scarlet (CC1) and #153 ebony (CC2), 1 skein each.

• Hook Sizes: I/9 (5.5 mm) standard crochet hook and I/9 (5.5 mm) Tunisian hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle; 4 stitch markers (m); plastic canvases, two 6" round pieces and one 18" x 15" rectangular piece.

• Gauge: 14 sts and 14 rows = 4" in Tss.

• Skill Level: Easy.

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Turtle Sweater
Robyn Chachula

• Finished Size: 29 (32, 35, 38)" chest circumference, to fit U.S. child size 4 (6, 8, 10). Garment shown measures 32". Fit is oversized.

• Yarn: Filatura Di Crosa Zarina Baby (100% extrafine merino; 181 yd [165 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #305 bright blue (MC), 4 (5, 6, 7) balls; #303 bright orange (CC), 2 (2, 2, 2) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: 20 sts and 11 rows = 4" in dc.

• Skill Level: Easy.

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Frosted Plum Pullover
Elissa Sugishita

• Finished Size: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42)" bust circumference. Top shown measures 36".

• Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (55% merino, 33% microfibre, 12% cashmere, 99 yd [90 m]/1 3/4 [50 g]) #330017 purple (MC), 9 (10, 10, 11, 11, 12) balls. Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% merino, 33% microfibre, 12% cashmere, 137 yd [125 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]) #340608 lavender (CC), 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle; 80" or desired length of 3/8" width ribbon.

• Gauge: 18 sts and 10 rows = 4" in patt A with larger hook and MC; 24 sts and 31 rows = 4" in single crochet rib with smaller hook and CC.

• Skill Level: Intermediate.

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Ozark Handspun Bobble Scarf
Katie Himmelberg, assistant editor, Interweave Knits

• Finished Size: 4" wide by 52" long.

• Yarn: Ozark Handspun (50% mohair, 50% wool; 34 yd [31 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): blue olive, 2 skeins.

• Hook Size: P/Q (15.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions: Tapestry needle.

• Gauge: 5 sts and 3 rows = 4" (10 cm) in dc.

• Skill Level: Easy.

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Ribbon Bolero
Marilyn Murphy, publisher

• Finished Size: 37 (40, 43, 45)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 37".

• Yarn: Fiesta Yarns Verandah (90% nylon, 7% rayon, 3% polyester; 128 yd [117 m])/4 oz [113.5 g]): #26109 burnished red, 2 (2, 3, 4) skeins.

• Hook Size: Yarn needle; three 1" buttons; 1 1⁄2" square of cardboard for making fringe.

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: 6 (hdc, ch1) and 7 rows = 4".

• Skill Level: Intermediate.

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Quick Cuffs
Toni Rexroat, assistant editor

• Finished Size: One size fits most. About 7.5" around.

• Yarn: Ornaghi Filati Merino Kind Stampato (100% wool; 137 yd [125 m]1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #122, 1 ball.

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

• Gauge: 21 sts and 16 rows = 4" in patt.

• Skill Level: Easy.

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Slanting Stitches Hat
Lisa Shroyer, editor, knitscene

• Finished Size: 20" head circumference.

• Yarn: La Lana Wools Streakers (100% wool; 200 yd [183 m]/4 oz [28.5 g]): goldie, 1 skein.

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

• Notions: Tapestry needle.

• Gauge: 7 V-sts = 4" in little slanting V-st patt.

• Skill Level: Intermediate.

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Lace Cap
Kim Werker, editor

• Finished Size: 19 1⁄2", to fit most women's heads.

• Yarn: Lorna's Laces Lion & Lamb (50% silk, 50% wool; 205 yd [187 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): #207 envy, 1 skein.

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

• Notions: Tapestry needle.

• Gauge: 18 sts and 13 rows hdc = 4" (10 cm).

• Skill Level: Easy.