Interweave Knits Magazine Holiday Gifts 2007 Issue

$7.99	Holiday Gifts 2008 In the third special issue of Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts, get ideas for stretching one or two skeins of luxury yarn; quick, easy projects with a little something special; playful accessories sized for the whole family, quirky items for the home—and much more. Get inspired to keep knitting through the holiday season!
That Cozy Glow
	Berry Bobble Hat by Cathy Carron Finished Size 20 (22¾)" head circumference. Hat shown measures 20". Yarn Classic Elite Lavish (100% cashmere; 125 yd [114 m]/50 g): #L10064 natural, 2 balls. Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn) and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 18 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in patt. Bonus Photos
	Hourglass Eyelet Scarf by Chrissy Gardiner Finished Size About 7" wide and 70" long. Yarn Alchemy Silk Purse (100% silk; 163 yd [150 m]/50 g): champagne, 3 skeins. Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle. Gauge 6½ sts and 8 rows = 1" in patt after blocking. Bonus Photos
	Arrowhead Arm Warmers by Véronik Avery Finished Size 6 (6¾, 7¼)" wrist circumference and 12¼" long. Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Luscious Silk (100% silk; 360 yd [329 m]/50 g): jasper, 1 skein. Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 24 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st. Bonus Photos
	Margaret Necklets by Mary Gehling Finished Size 15 (16)" neck circumference and 9½ (6)" from bottom edge to top edge, including collar. Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China (65% alpaca, 10% cashmere, 10% camel, 10% soy fiber, 5% yak; 80 yd [74 m]/50 g): longer version: green turquoise, 3 skeins; shorter version: malachite, 2 skeins. Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; two 5⁄8" buttons for shorter version. Gauge 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st; 19 sts and 22 rows = 4" in cable patt. Bonus Photos
	Trellis Shell by Laurie Gonyea Finished Size 32½ (34¼, 36¾, 39, 41, 42¾, 45¼)" bust circumference. Shell shown measures 36¾". Yarn Schulana Seta Bella (100% silk; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): #2 orange, 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel. Needles Body—size 4 (3.5 mm). Ribbing—sizes 4 (3.5 mm), 5 (3.75 mm), 6 (4 mm), 7 (4.5 mm), and 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle. Gauge 30 sts and 35 rows = 4" in trellis patt on smallest needle; 26 sts and 35 rows = 4" in rev St st on smallest needle. Bonus Photos
	Frost Flowers Stole by Charlene Schurch Finished Size 22½" wide and 67¾" long, blocked. Yarn Jade Sapphire Silk/Cashmere (55% silk, 45% cashmere; 400 yd [366 m]/55 g): #052 old roses, 3 skeins. Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 40" circular (cir) and one spare needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Four markers (m; one in a contrasting color); cotton waste yarn; tapestry needle. Gauge 22 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in patt, after blocking. Bonus Photos
	Helix Gauntlets by Caroline Bautista Finished Size 8" hand circumference and 10" long. Yarn Naturally Merino et Soie 8 ply (70% merino, 30% silk; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): #200 pink, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Fiber Trends. Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 3 double-pointed (dpn). Size 6 (4 mm): set of 4 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holder; tapestry needle; six 3⁄8" buttons. Gauge 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles. Bonus Photos
Home Sweet Home
	River and Woods Afghan by Hana Jason Finished Size 50" wide and 72" long. Yarn Lion Brand Nature’s Choice Organic Cotton (100% cotton; 103 yd [95 m]/85 g): pistachio, 22 balls for afghan, plus 3 more balls to make tassels. Needles Size 15 (10 mm): two 29" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Size K/10½ (6.5 mm) crochet hook; large tapestry needle; cable needle (cn). Gauge 8 sts and 12 rows = 4" in St st with yarn doubled. Bonus Photos
	Brick-Stitch Tea Cozy by Sandi Rosner Finished Size 12" circumference and 6" high, to fit a four-cup teapot (12–14" circumference and 6" high). Yarn Mission Falls 1824 Wool (100% superwash merino; 85 yd [78 m]/50 g): single-color version: #002 stone, 1 skein; two-color version: #025 mallow (light purple; MC) and #024 damson (plum; CC), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns. Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle. Gauge 18 sts and 38 rows = 4" in brick st patt on larger needles. Bonus Photos
	Delft Pillow by Eunny Jang Finished Size 14" square. Yarn Wagtail Yarns 60/40 5-ply (60% mohair, 40% merino; 327 yd [300 m]/100 g): oatmeal (MC) and royal blue (CC), 1 skein each. Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn) and two 29" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; 12 small buttons; 14" pillow form. Gauge 21 sts and 21 rows = 4" in stranded patt. Bonus Photos
	Sheer Bathroom Set by Annie Modesitt Finished Size Café-curtain panels: About 17" wide and 24" long each. Shower-curtain insert: About 70" wide and 5" high. Yarn Berroco Cotton Twist (70% cotton, 30% rayon; 85 yd [78 m]/50 g): #8369 Aegean, 11 balls for all pieces; 8 balls for a pair of café curtains; 3 balls for shower-curtain insert. Needles Size 8 (5 mm): straight for café curtains; two 36" circulars (cir) for shower-curtain inset. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Purchased fabric shower curtain 70" wide; markers (m); tapestry needle; size G/7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook for window curtain hanging loops; spare 36" cir needle several sizes smaller than main needles for picking up running sts of shower-curtain insert; spare needle larger than main needles for binding off shower-curtain insert; ruler; pencil; fabric scissors; matching sewing thread; sewing machine (optional; substitute a sharp-pointed sewing needle if hemming by hand). Gauge 18 sts (1 patt rep wide) from Rows 1–22 of Lace chart measure about 4" wide for window curtain and about 4 3⁄8" wide for shower-curtain insert; 24 sts (1 patt rep wide) and 17 rows = 4" repeating Rows 31 and 32 of chart for window-curtain eyelet stripe; 5-st edging at each side of window curtains measures about ½" wide. Bonus Photos
Fancy Work
	Alpine Embroidered Mitts by Pam Allen Finished Size 7" hand circumference and 7½" long, to fit a woman’s medium hand. Yarn Classic Elite Inca Alpaca (100% alpaca; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #1107 Camacho periwinkle (blue; MC), 2 skeins; #1105 begonia (red; A), #1111 peridot (yellow-green; B), and #1189 petal (pink; C), 1 skein each. Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; waste yarn; stiff cardboard. Gauge 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles. Bonus Photos
	Spice and Berry Lantern Bag by Sharon O’Brien Finished Size About 3¾" in diameter and 6½" high, relaxed. Yarn ShibuiKnits Merino Kid (55% kid mohair, 45% merino; 218 yd [199 m]/100 g): #MK220 peony (magenta) and #MK1675 pagoda (red-orange), 1 skein each. ShibuiKnits Silk Cloud (60% kid mohair, 40% silk; 330 yd [302 m]/25 g): #SC229 mulberry (deep purple) and #SC181 rust, 1 skein each. Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 10 (6 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; plastic canvas round (optional). Gauge 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st with Merino Kid on smaller needles. Bonus Photos
	Weldon’s Pitcher Bag by Sharon O’Brien Finished Size 12¾" circumference and 9" high. Yarn Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/100 g): #850 charcoal (MC), 1 skein. S. Charles Collezione Trapper (70% merino, 30% cashmere; 192 yd [176 m]/50 g): #507438 blue/yellow tweed, #507456 red tweed, #507458 hot pink/orange tweed, #507432 yellow/lime tweed, 1 skein each. Yarns distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles. Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook; tracing paper; pencil; straight pins; crewel needle; tweezers (optional); 4 1⁄8" diameter plastic canvas round. Gauge 22 sts and 31 rnds = 4" in St st with MC on larger needles; 24 sts and 40 rnds = 4" in St st with MC on smaller needles. Bonus Photos
	Candy Apple Cardigan by Connie Chang Chinchio Finished Size 24 (27)" chest, to fit 12 (24) months. Sweater shown measures 24". Yarn Rowan Wool Cotton (50% merino, 50% cotton; 123 yd [133 m]/50 g): #962 pumpkin (orange; MC), 2 (3) balls; #951 tender (pink; CC1) and #943 flower (red; CC2), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers. Needles Body—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle; markers (m); stitch holders; 6 (7) buttons. Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st. Bonus Photos
	Labyrinth Carpetbag by Sara Lucas Finished Size 18" wide and 12" high, after felting. Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clásica (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g): #V cinnamon (brick orange; A) and #41 (eggplant; B), 2 skeins each; #F stone (khaki; C), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers. Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m; one in a contrasting color to mark beg of rnd); tapestry needle; chenille needle or other sharp, big-eye needle; purse handles (shown: Grayson E leather handles, 25" rolled, in olive). Gauge 12 sts and 16 rows = 4" in St st before felting; 21 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st after felting. Bonus Photos
Family Matters
	Ribby Slipper Socks by Cathy Carron Finished Size 4¾ (4¾, 4¾, 6½, 6½)" foot circumference and 6 (7½, 9, 10½, 12)" from tip of toe to back of heel. To fit toddler (child, small woman, large woman, man). Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Bulky (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 45 yd [41 m]/100 g):MC, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) ball(s). Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand Dyes (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 100 yd [91 m]/100 g):CC, 1 ball (all sizes). Shown in colors as foll: Toddler: MC: #1003 porcupine (light khaki) CC: #2014 olive Child: MC: #1002 silver mink (light beige) CC: #2007 light blue Small woman (not shown): MC: #1003 porcupine (light khaki) CC: #2001 dungaree blue Large woman: MC: #1001 lynx (medium khaki) CC: #2014 olive Man: MC: #1002 silver mink (light beige) CC: #2001 dungaree blue Needles Sizes 11 (8 mm) and 8 (5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle; stitch marker (m). Gauge 15 sts and 15 rows = 4" in 1×1 rib with MC on larger needles, relaxed; 14 sts and 23 rows = 4" in 2×2 rib with CC on smaller needles, relaxed. Bonus Photos
	Diamonds in Relief by Deborah Newton Finished Size 29 (31, 33, 40, 43, 46, 50)" chest circumference. Sweaters shown measure 31" and 43". Yarn Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran Tweed (85% merino, 10% silk, 5% cashmere; 104 yd [95 m]/50 g): Child’s: #158 petrol (blue), 5 (6, 7) balls. Adult’s: #155 light grey, 11 (13, 14, 15) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever. Needles Size 6 (4 mm): straight. Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Removable markers; markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle. Gauge 16 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 32 sts of cable panel = 6" wide on larger needles; 48 sts of cable panel = 9" wide on larger needles. Bonus Photos
	Aran Isle Slippers by Jennifer Lang Finished Size 6¾ (8¼, 9¼)" foot circumference and 7 (8¼, 9½)" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit U.S. shoe sizes child’s 12 (woman’s 7–8, man’s 10–11). Yarn Filatura Di Crosa Zara Plus (100% merino; 77 yd [70 m]/50 g): 2 (2, 3) balls. Child’s shown in #404 oatmeal; woman’s shown in #410 sky blue; man’s shown in #438 teal. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles. Needles Size 6 (4 mm): straight, 16" circular (cir; for woman’s and man’s only), and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn; for child’s only). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle. Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st; 20 sts and 36 rows = 4" in seed st. Bonus Photos
	Flying Trapeze Socks by Chrissy Gardiner Finished Size 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)" foot circumference and 6 (7½, 9, 9, 11, 11)" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit a toddler (child, woman’s small, woman’s medium, man’s small, man’s medium) foot. Shown in sizes 5" (with linen st heel and closed eyelets), 8" (with linen st heel and open eyelets), and 9" (with heel st heel and closed eyelets). Yarn Toddler’s/Child’s sizes: Louet Gems Fingering Weight (100% merino; 185 yd [170 m]/50 g): cloud grey, 2 skeins. Woman’s sizes: Louet Gems Sport Weight (100% merino; 225 yd [207 m]/100 g): pewter, 2 skeins. Man’s sizes: Louet Gems Worsted Weight (100% merino; 175 yd [161 m]/100 g): caribou, 2 skeins. Needles Toddler’s/child’s—size 0 (2 mm): 2 circular (cir). Woman’s—size 2 (2.75 mm): 2 cir. Man’s—size 4 (3.5 mm): 2 cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; stitch marker (m). Gauge Toddler/child’s—10 sts and 13 rows = 1" in St st; woman’s—8 sts and 11 rows = 1" in St st; man’s—6 sts and 8 rows = 1" in St st. Bonus Photos
	Shadowy Vest by Marilyn Murphy Finished Size 27 (29, 31, 34)" chest circumference, to fit ages 2–4 (4–6, 6–8, 8–10) years old. Vest shown measure 31". Yarn Fiesta Boomerang (100% superwash merino; 320 yd [293 m]/110 g): #3928 bright eyes (solid blue; A) and #39105 Amazon (multicolor; B), 1 skein each. Needles Body—size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Neck and armhole trim—size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle; stitch holders; stitch marker (m). Gauge 19 sts and 30 rows = 4" in patt on larger needle. Bonus Photos
Staff Project: A Little Something Special
All five projects are located in the same pattern download on Knitting Daily!
	Poinsettia Ornament by Erin Hallstrom Finished Size 5" across. Yarn Cleckheaton Country 8 Ply (100% wool; 105 yd [96 m]/50 g): #19 oatmeal (MC) and #48 navy (CC), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Plymouth Yarns. Needles Size 6 (4 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle. Gauge 22 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st. Bonus Photos Get the entire collection:
	Funky Gift Bag by Amy Clarke Moore Finished Size 16" circumference and 10" high. Yarn Ozark Handspun (50% wool, 50% mohair; 34 yd [31 m]/100 g): #101 Antarctica (blue/white variegated), 1 skein. Needles Size 13 (15 mm): 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions 1 yd of 1" wide satin ribbon; tapestry needle. Gauge 9 sts and 16 rnds = 4" in patt. Bonus Photos Get the entire collection:
	Snowflake Ornament by Katie Himmelberg Finished Size 5" across. Yarn Knit One Crochet Too Merino Gold (94% merino, 6% metallic; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #642 dusky blue, 1 skein. Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; marker (m). Gauge 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st. Bonus Photos Get the entire collection:
	Bitty Hat and Sock Ornaments by Laura Rintala Finished Size Sock measures about 2½" from top of cuff to bottom of heel, and hat measures about 1¾" across. Yarn Nature’s Palette Fingering Weight (100% merino; 185 yd [170 m]/50 g): #NP-137 spruce (MC) and #NP-116 coral (CC), small amounts of each. Needles Size 1½ (2.5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle; round toothpicks; clear-drying glue (such as Elmer’s). Gauge 8 sts and 10 rows = 1" in St st. Bonus Photos Get the entire collection:
	Cabled Globe Ornament by Eunny Jang Finished Size 9" circumference, stuffed. Yarn Berroco Pure Merino (100% merino; 92 yd [85 m]/50 g): #8520 cadet, 1 ball. Needles Size 6 (4 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Crochet hook; markers (m); tapestry needle; cable needle (cn); wool roving, fabrics scraps, or polyester filling for stuffing. Gauge 24 sts and 24 rows = 4" in patt. Bonus Photos Get the entire collection: