Interweave Knits Magazine Holiday Gifts 2006 Issue

$7.99 Sold Out	Holiday Gifts 2006
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	Backyard Leaves, page 10 by Annie Modesitt Finished Size About 5" (12.5 cm) wide and 78" (198 cm) long from tip to tip, after blocking. Yarn Karabella Aurora 8 (100% merino; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): #11 light olive, 4 balls. Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
	Woolly Pears, page 14 by Nicky Epstein Finished Size About 2 1/2" (6.5 cm) wide and 4" (10 cm) tall, after felting. Yarn Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [173 m]/125 g): Each pear requires 1 skein each of at least 4 colors—2 for body (A and B), 1 for stem (C), and 1 for leaves (D). Pears shown in body colors: #M-135 April green, #M-125 imperial yellow, #M-83 raspberry, #M-80 blue blood red, #M-97 rust, #M-14 sunburst gold, and #M-15 gold glow; stem color #M-08 wild oak; leaf color #M-69 old sage. Needles Size 8 (5.0 mm): set of 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle; small amount of polyester fiberfill. Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st on larger needles before felting.
	Sachet Trio and Bag, page 18 by Leigh Radford Finished Size Sachets: About 4" (10 cm) square. Bag: About 10 1/2" (26.5 cm) wide and 10" (25.5 cm) tall. Yarn Original yarn discontinued; we recommend: Rowan Yarns Classic Cashsoft 4 ply (57% merino, 33% microfiber, 10% cashmere; 142 yd [130 m]/50 g) C: #426 mosaic (A), #0429 redwood (B), #0441 walnut (C), and #0435 ginger (D), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers. Needles Linen-Stitch Sachet—Size 5 (3.75 mm); Dot-Knot Stitch Sachet—Size 2 (2.75 mm); Slip-Stitch Mosaic Sachet—Size 3 (3.25 mm); Bag—Size 2 (2.75 mm). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauges. Notions Tapestry needle; about 2 oz (56.5 g) dried lavender for each sachet; two 28" (71 cm) matching upholstery ties (available at fabric stores) for drawstring bag. Gauge 40 sts and 58 rows = 4" (10 cm) in linen st on size 5 (3.75 mm) needles; 29 sts and 36 rows = 4" (10 cm) in dot-knot st on size 2 (2.75 mm) needles; 29 sts and 50 rows = 4" (10 cm) in slipstitch mosaic on size 3 (3.25 mm) needles; 29 sts and 39 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st on size 2 (2.75 mm) needles.
	GREAT GIFTS, page 20 Heart Sachet by Vicki Sever Finished Size About 3 1/2" (9 cm) square. Yarn Koigu Premium Merino (100% merino; 175 yd [160 m]/50 g): #P314 multicolored, 1 skein will make several sachets. Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Stitch holder; tapestry needle; about 1 oz (28 g) dried lavender flowers. Gauge 18 sts and 22 rows = 2" (5 cm) in St st; one piece knitted according to Chart A = 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) square.
	Misty Garden by Jo Sharp Finished Size 7" (18 cm) wide and 59" (150 cm) long, after blocking. Yarn Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair Infusion (80% kid mohair, 15% polyamide, 5% wool; 95 yd [87 m]/25 g): #617 rosehip, 3 balls. Yarn distributed by JCA. Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle. Gauge 21 sts and 20 rows = 4" (10 cm) in pattern st.
	Spiral Hat and Mittens Twill Set by Sharon Shoji Finished Size Hat: 21" (53.5 cm) circumference; Mittens: 7 1/2" (19 cm) around and 9 1/2" (24 cm) long, including cuffs. Yarn Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [174 m]/100 g): #M65 sapphire (MC), 1 skein. Brown Sheep Wildfoote Luxury Sock (75% superwash wool, 25% nylon; 215 yd [197 m]/50 g): #SY03 brilliant bouquet (CC), 1 skein. Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Size 10 1/2 (6.5 mm): 16" (40.5 cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Cable needle (cn); marker (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle. Gauge 16 sts and 18 rows = 4" (10 cm) in twill pattern with both yarns on size 10 1/2 (6.5 mm) needles.
	Boudoir Socks by Judy Sumner Finished Size About 7 1/2" (19 cm) foot circumference and 8 1/2" (21.5 cm) long. To fit a woman’s size medium foot. Yarn Cherry Tree Hill Cashmere Colors Laceweight (100% cashmere; 480 yd [439 m]/50 g): red, 1 skein. Needles Sizes 4 and 5 (3.5 and 3.75 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 14 sts and 16 rows = 2" (5 cm) in St st on larger needles.
	Cathedral Afghan, page 28 by Kathleen Power Johnson Finished Size 37 1/4" (94.5 cm) wide and 42" (106.5 cm) long, excluding fringe. Yarn Karabella Aurora Bulky (100% merino; 54 yd [49 m]/50 g): #19 red, 19 skeins. Needles Size 13 (9 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle. Gauge One motif (18 sts and 32 rows) = 6" (15 cm) wide and 7" (18 cm) long.
	THE SEASON’S STOCKINGS, page 30 Miniature Mittens and Stockings by Barbara Albright Finished Size About 2" (5 cm) wide and 3 1/2" (9 cm) long, including cuff. Yarn Fingering weight, about 15–20 yd (14–18 m). Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): double-pointed (dpn). Notions Tapestry needle; crochet hook (optional). Gauge Yarn shown has a gauge of 28 sts and 38 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st on larger needles. Exact gauge is not important for this project, but will affect overall dimensions.
	Giant Jester Stocking by Sandy Cushman Finished Size About 6 1/2" (16.5 cm) across top of stocking; 17 1/4" (44 cm) from cuff to heel; 11 1/2" (29 cm) heel to toe. Yarn Worsted weight yarn, about 160 yd (147 m) turquoise (D); 160 yd (147 m) dark red (C); 100 yd (92 m) bright green (A); 100 yd (92 m) purple (B). Needles Size 8 (5.0 mm): 24" (61 cm) circular. Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook. Optional: 2 or more small decorative bells to attach to stocking cuff. Gauge 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
	Snowman at Midnight by Nicky Epstein Finished Size About 7" (18 cm) across top of stocking; 16 1/2" (42 cm) from cuff to heel; 10 1/2" (26.5 cm) from heel to toe. Yarn Original yarn discontinued; we recommend Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Chunky (75% wool, 25% alpaca; 110 yd [100 m]/100 g) 75% Wool, 25% alpaca; #CFC3112 evergreen (A), 2 skeins; #CFC0100 natural (B), #CFC2055 carmine, 1 skein each; small amounts of black and orange. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers. Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight needles. Size 6 (4 mm): straight and double-pointed (dpn). Notions Marker (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle. Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
	Holiday Stocking by Donna Kay Finished Size About 7 1/2" (19 cm) wide and 20" (51 cm) long. Yarn Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift (100% Shetland wool; 115 yd [137 m]/25 g): #525 crimson, 3 skeins; #234 pine, 2 skeins; #230 ochre, 1 skein. Swatch is worked (from top to bottom) #750 blue, #429 old gold, #198 peat, #825 olive, #587 madder, #365 chartreuse. Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland. Needles Size 2 (2.5 mm): 16" (40.5 cm) circular (cir); size 0 (2.0 mm): 16" (40.5 cm) cir and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauges. Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 34 sts and 40 rows = 4" (10 cm) in color patt on larger needle; 34 sts and 46 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st on smaller needle.
	Mosaic Mitts, page 38 by Sandy Cushman Finished Size About 8" (20.5 cm) hand circumference and 10" (25.5 cm) long. To fit an adult. Yarn Plymouth Galway (100% wool; 230 yd [210 m]/100 g): #127 sage (A), #39 teal (B), and #117 fuchsia (C), 1 ball each. Also shown in #102 red (A), #92 purple (B) and #117 fuchsia (C). Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); tapestry needles; small amount of waste yarn. Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in slip-stitch patt, worked in the rnd.
	Floral Felted Bag, page 40 by Nicky Epstein Finished Size About 17" (43 cm) wide and 9" (23 cm) tall, before felting; about 15" (38 cm) wide and 7 1/2" (19 cm) tall, after felting. Yarn Jamieson’s Shetland Double Knitting (100% wool; 170 yd [155 m]/57 g): #235 grouse (dark brown, MC), 4 skeins; #365 chartreuse, #1140 Granny Smith, #540 coral, #576 cinnamon, #577 chestnut, #1190 burnt umber, and #147 moss, 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland. Needles Bag, Size 7 (4.5 mm). Handles, Size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle; two 1/2" (1.3 cm) diameter dowels, each 14" (35.5 cm) long; piece of buckram stiffener for bottom of bag 6 1/2" (16.5 cm) wide by 16" (40.5 cm) long. Gauge 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st on larger needles, before felting.
	Baby Bear Poncho and Northwoods Booties, page 44 by Jennifer Carpenter Finished Size 15" (38 cm) chest circumference, buttoned. Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Melange (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g): #501 brown or #511 red. Sweater, 5 skeins; booties, 2 skeins. Needles Poncho: size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" and 24" (40 and 60 cm) circular (cir), and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Booties: size 2 (2.75 mm) straight. Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 1/8" (0.3 cm) silk ribbon: 24" (61 cm) for sweater; two 15" (38 cm) lengths for booties; six small beads (two for sweater; four for booties). Gauge 32 sts and 44 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
	Twilight Lace Wrap, page 46 by Laura Wallins Finished Size About 13 1/2" (34.5 cm) wide and 72" (183 cm) long, blocked. Yarn Knit One Crochet Too Douceur et Soie (70% baby mohair, 30% silk; 225 yd [205 m]/25 g): #100 white, 2 balls. Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; rust-free pins; small amount of contrasting waste yarn. Gauge 15 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in garter st, unstretched; 13 sts and 23 rows = 4" (10 cm) in garter st, stretched and blocked.
	Charcoal Ribbed Cardigan, page 48 by Kate Kuckro Finished Size 36 (41 1/4, 44 1/4, 48, 53 1/4)" (91.5 [105, 112.5, 122, 135] cm) chest circumference. Cardigan shown measures 48" (122 cm). Yarn Classic Elite Montera (50% llama, 50% wool; 127 yd [116 m]/100 g): #3875 Inca grey, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins. Needles Body and Sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): 36" (91.5 cm) circular (cir). Cuffs and Collar—size 6 (4 mm): 36" (91.5 cm) cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions 7 (7, 8, 8, 8) buttons; stitch holders; markers (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" (10 cm) in garter rib on larger needle.
	Bells and Whistles Socks, page 52 by Mona Schmidt Finished Size 8" (20.5 cm) foot circumference and 9" (23 cm) long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe size 9. Yarn Reynolds Whiskey (100% wool; 195 yd [178 m]/50 g): #98 lavender, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by JCA. Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle. Gauge 16 sts and 22 rnds = 2" (5 cm) in St st worked in the rnd.
	Larkspur Hat and Scarf, page 56 by Kara Gott Finished Size Scarf: 5" (12.5 cm) wide and 41" (104 cm) long, after blocking. Hat: 20" (51 cm) circumference and 8" (20.5 cm) high from brim to top, after blocking. Yarn Nashua Handknits Julia (50% wool, 25% kid mohair, 25% alpaca; 93 yd [84 m]/50 g): #4936 blue thyme, 3 skeins for scarf, 2 skeins for hat. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers. Needles Scarf—size 5 (3.75 mm): set of 2 double-pointed (dpn) and straight. Hat—size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" (40.5 cm) circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Stitch holder; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle. Gauge 5 1/2 sts and 7 rows = 1" (2.5 cm) in St st (see Notes on hat gauge).
	Brioche Gaiter in Camel Hair, page 59 by Ann Budd Finished Size About 19 1/2" (49.5 cm) circumference and 6 3/4" (17 cm) tall. To fit an adult. Yarn Classic Elite Blithe (100% baby camel; 128 yd [117 m]/25 g): #60681 straw, 1 skein. Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" (40 cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 16 sts and 28 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in brioche st worked in the rnd.
	Crochet Slippers, page 60 by Doris Chan Finished Size 8 1/2 (9, 9 1/2, 10, 10 1/2, 11)" (21.5 [23, 24, 25.5, 26.5, 28] cm) from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe sizes 4 1/2 (6, 7 1/2, 9, 10 1/2, 12) and men’s U.S. shoe sizes 3 1/2 (5 1/2, 6 1/2, 8, 9 1/2, 11). Slippers shown measure 9" (23 cm) and 10 1/2" (26.5 cm). Yarn Filatura di Crosa Zara Plus (100% merino wool; 76 yd [70 m]/50 g): Women’s sizes 8 1/2–9 1/2" (21.5–24 cm): #25 dark red (C), #22 rose (A), and #403 pink (B), 2 balls each. Men’s sizes 10–11" (25.5–28 cm): #19 dark green (A), #405 rust (C), and #30 black (B), 2 balls each. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles Inc. Hook Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Waste yarn or markers (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 15 sts = 4" (10 cm) in sc or cluster patt; 9 rows sc or 2 rows clusters = 2" (5 cm).
	Cornflower Mitts, page 66 by Deborah Newton Finished Size 8" (20.5 cm) hand circumference and 8" (20.5 cm) long. Yarn Muench Cashmere (100% cashmere; 63 yd [58 m]/25 g): #10 blue, 3 balls. Needles Size 8 (5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle. Gauge 24 sts and 28 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in rib patt worked in the rnd.
	Best Friend Bears, page 68 by Joan Haigh and Patricia Wulff Finished Size Bear: About 15" (38 cm) tall. Sweater: 12" (30.5 cm) chest circumference. Yarn Original yarn discontinued. We suggest Zitron Ecco (100% merino; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g): Bear: #139 brown or #117 gold, 2 skeins. Star Sweater: #108 navy blue (MC) 1 skein; #107 red (CC) small amount. Striped Sweater: #141 green (MC) and #144 purple (CC), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Skacel. Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): straight and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle; straight pins; fiberfill or other stuffing; marker (m); small amount of worsted-weight yarn in black (for nose, eyes, and mouth) and white for catch-light in eyes. Small amount of contrasting waste yarn. Gauge 24 sts and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
	Lacy Kerchief Scarf, page 72 by Lisa Daehlin Finished Size 82 3/4" (210 cm) long and 12 1/2" (31.5 cm) wide at center. Yarn Garnstudio Muskat (100% Egyptian cotton; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #6 pink, 6 balls. Yarn distributed by Aurora Yarns. Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions A few yards (meters) waste yarn for provisional cast-on; markers (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) in garter st; 5 repeats of 8-row leaf patt from chart (40 rows total) measure about 5 3/4" (14.5 cm) high.
	Ooh La Loopy Hats, page 76 by Barbara Albright Finished Size 18 1/2 (20 1/4, 21, 22, 23 1/2)" (47 [51.5, 53.5, 56, 59.5] cm) circumference. To fit an infant (child’s small, child’s large, woman’s, man’s) head. Striped hat shown measures 21" (53.5 cm); other hats measure 20 1/4" (51.5 cm). Yarn Harrisville Designs Highland Style (100% wool; 200 yd [183 m]/100 g): #8 hemlock (green), #7 tundra (gold), #35 chianti (fuchsia), and #37 cocoa. Three skeins of yarn will make all three hats shown. Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16" (40.5 cm) circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 19 sts and 30 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in St st worked in the round.
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