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16 Felted Egg Cozies
Mags Kandis
Finished Size About 7¼" (18.5 cm) circumference and 2½" (6.5 cm) tall, after felting.
Yarn Fingering weight Shown here: (#1 Super Fine). Frog Tree Alpaca Fingering Weight (100% alpaca; 215 yd [196 m]/50 g): #0011 heathered gray or #46 lime green, 1 ball.
Needles Size U.S. 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; embroidery needle; one 8.7 yd (8 m) skein each of DMC 25 Embroidery Cotton in #902 (deep wine) or #347 (red), #3740 (purple), and #501 (teal).
Gauge 22 stitches and 28 rounds = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch worked in rounds, before felting.
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| MANY HUED |
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Slanted Peerie Mittens
Elinor Brown
Finished Size 7½" hand circumference and 10½" long.
Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport Weight (100% wool; 184 yd [168 m]/50 g): #144 limestone (MC), #730 natural (CC1), and #N46 red fox (CC2), 1 ball each.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" circular (cir) or set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the co
rrect gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in patt.
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Honey Hunters Socks
Gryphon Perkins
Finished Size Size 8½ (9½)" foot circumference and 9½ (9¾)" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe size 8 (10). Shown in size 8½". Foot length is adjustable.
Yarn The Sanguine Gryphon Skinny Bugga! (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 450 yd [411 m]/4 oz): autumn tiger beetle (dark green; MC) and orange assassin bug (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): Two 16" circulars (cir) or one 32" or longer cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 50 rows = 4" in St st; 30 sts and 70 rows = 4" in mosaic patt; 9½ sts and 8 rows = ¾" in Honeycomb patt.
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Pinwheel Beret
Anne Berk
Finished Size 20½" circumference at brim and 28¾" circumference at widest point.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight (100% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #527 chartreuse (A), #538 hibiscus (B), #535 bluejay (C), and #537 buttercup (D), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st.
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Epeiric Mittens
Chrissy Gardiner
Finished Size 7½ (8½, 9½)" hand circumference and 10¼ (10¾, 11¼)" long. Mittens shown measure 7½".
Yarn Elemental Affects Natural Shetland Fingering (100% wool; 118 yd [108 m]/28 g): mioget (off-white; MC) and fawn (light brown; CC1), 2 skeins each; emsket (charcoal gray; CC2), 1 skein.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn), or two circulars (cir), or one long cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 33 rnds = 4" in Body patt.
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North Sea Socks
Chrissy Gardiner
Finished Size 7¾" foot circumference and 9" long from back of heel to tip of toe; to fit women’s U.S. shoe size 7. Foot length is adjustable.
Yarn Louet Gems Fingering Weight (100% wool; 185 yd [169 m]/50 g): #30 cream (MC), #96 nutmeg (CC1), and #43 pewter (CC2), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn), two circulars (cir), or one long cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 36 sts and 38 rnds = 4" in sole patt; 38 sts and 42 rnds = 4" in charted body patt.
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Bohus-Inspired Hat
Mary Keenan
Finished Size 21 (22½)" circumference, to fit a woman (man). Hat shown measures 21".
Yarn Rowan Felted Tweed (50% merino, 25% alpaca, 25% rayon; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g): #175 cinnamon (MC), 1 (2) ball(s); #167 maritime (CC1) and #157 camel (CC2), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Buckle with a 1" tall interior opening and a total exterior width of about 1" (optional); tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 26 sts and 46 rows = 4" in stripe patt on smaller needles.
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Baker Street Mittens
Lauren Osborne
Finished Size 8¼ (9)" circumference and 10½ (10¾)" long; to fit women’s (men’s) medium. Salmon mittens shown in smaller size and green mittens shown in larger size.
Yarn Bergere de France Berlaine (100% wool; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): Smaller size: #219.981 latex (white; MC) and #216.421 vinaigre (salmon; CC), 2 skeins each. Larger size: #219.981 latex (white; MC) and #220.431 serpolet (green; CC), 2 skeins each.
Needles Smaller size—size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" circular (cir) or set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Larger size—size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" cir or set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge Smaller size: 26 sts and 29 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt. Larger size: 24 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt.
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Gerda’s Scarf
Heather Zoppetti
Finished Size 8" wide and 65¼" long.
Yarn The Alpaca Yarn Company Paca de Seda (80% alpaca, 20% silk; 91 yd [83 m]/50 g): #4100 clouds (white; MC) and #4015 cranberry (CC), 4 balls each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NotionsTapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in double knitting on each face of fabric.
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Parallax Hat
Elinor Brown
Finished Size 20¼ (22¾)" circumference. Hat shown measures 20¼".
Yarn Tahki Tara Tweed (80% wool, 20% nylon; 122 yd [112 m]/50 g): #11 purple (MC) and #2 gray (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in patt st; 16 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st.
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| HANDMADE HOME |
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Bookman Blanket
Megan Bayonet
Finished Size 28 (40)" wide and 30 (42)" long. Blanket shown in larger size.
Yarn Mission Falls 136 Merino Superwash (100% merino; 136 yd [124 m]/50 g): #028 pistachio, 6 (12) balls. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 29" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable marker; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st.
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Budding Branches
Kendra Nitta
Finished Size Size 17" circumference and 13" long, to fit standard 40 oz hot-water bottle.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/100 g): #622 pumpkin, 1 skein.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): two 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m), cable needle (cn).
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in k3, p3 rib, gently stretched.
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Aemelia Book Cover
Franklin Habit
Finished Size 15" wide and 7¾" tall before sewing; to fit a standard American mass-market paperback (4¼" wide and 6¾" tall) with a spine up to 1" (about 350 pages) deep.
Yarn St-Denis Nordique (100% wool; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #5879 ultramarine, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by Classic Elite Yarns.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): straight and 1 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st.
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Holly Berry Stocking
Kate Gagnon Osborn
Finished Size 14" leg circumference at top, 11½" leg length, and 10" foot length.
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Worsted (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo;
100 yd [91 m]/50 g): plum (A), palm bud (B), and chiclet tree (C), 1 skein each.
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" on larger needles in St st.
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Four Square Pillows
Irina Poludnenko
Finished Size 14" tall and about 63" long.
Yarn Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/100 g): #863 dark red (A), #872 slate heather (B), #848 cream (C), and #809 teal (D), 3 skeins each.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 40" circular (cir) and set of 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; four 14" × 14" pillow forms.
Gauge 14 sts and 18 rows = 4" in St st before felting; 15 sts and 26 rows = 4" in Russian sl st patt before felting.
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Fleur-de-Lis and Cearnog Pincushions
Tammy Eigeman Thompson
FLEUR DE LIS
Finished Size 4" across and 2" high.
Yarn Elemental Affects Natural Shetland Fingering (100% wool; 118 yd [108 m]/ 28 g): white (MC) and denim (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; 1½ oz wool roving; one 1" button with shank.
Gauge 38 sts and 40 rows = 4" in charted patt.
CEARNOG
Finished Size 4" across and 2" high
Yarn Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift Fingering (100% wool; 115 yd [105 m]/25 g): #172 Yell Sound blue (MC), #1190 burnt umber (medium brown), #230 yellow ochre (dark yellow), #375 flax (medium yellow), #179 buttermilk (pale yelow), and #261 paprika (dark reddish-brown), 1 skein each (at least 25 yd of each).
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; 1½ oz wool roving; one ⅞" button with shank.
Gauge 38 sts and 40 rows = 4" in charted patt.
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Cinnamon Bark Project Bag
Linda Guzzaldo
Finished Size 30" circumference, 10" diameter at base, and 14¼" tall, excluding handles.
Yarn Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool (100% wool; 465 yd [425 m]/227 g): #201 maple tweed (MC), 2 skeins.
Lion Brand LB Collection Cotton Bamboo (52% cotton, 48% bamboo; 245 yd [224 m]/100 g): #126 chocolate dahlia (CC), 1 skein.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 6 (4 mm): 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook; marker (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; sewing needle and thread to match yarn and/or lining; 1 yd of 44" wide cotton fabric for lining; 1¼ yd of 20" wide midweight fusible interfacing.
Gauge 15 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in basketweave st on larger needle with MC doubled; 20 sts and 38 rnds = 4" in allover cross st on smaller needle with CC, before blocking.
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| THE LACEMAKER |
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Winged Shawl
Sarah Fama
Finished Size 62" at widest point and 28" deep at center.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Superior (70% cashmere, 30% silk; 330 yd [300 m]/25 g): #27 steel gray, 2 balls.
Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; fine waste yarn for lifeline (optional); marker (m; optional).
Gauge 16 sts and 28 rows = 4" in charted patt (for gauge swatch, work 8-st/8-row rep of body chart).
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Wild Olive Beret
Talitha Kuomi
Finished Size 17" circumference, unblocked. Brim may be blocked up to 24".
Yarn Cascade Pima Silk (85% pima cotton, 15% silk; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #7101 beige, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and dpn. Size 10 (6 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions 10 markers (m); tapestry needle; balloon for blocking.
Gauge 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on smallest needles; 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" slightly stretched in lace patt on smallest needles.
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Lady Tea Towel
Courtney Kelley
Finished Size 16" wide and 24" long.
Yarn The Fibre Company Savannah (50% wool, 20% cotton, 15% linen, 15% viscose from soya; 160 yd [147 m]/50 g): natural, 2 skeins.
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st.
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Blooming Stole
Mary Keenan
Finished Size 15" wide and 61½" long.
Yarn Malabrigo Silky Merino (50% silk, 50% merino; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #429 Cape Cod gray, 4 skeins.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed and 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions 4 markers (m), one in a contrasting color; 24" waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 35 rows = 4" in St st; 16 sts and 32 rows = 4" in side panel patt.
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Soft Ridge Hat
Katya Frankel
Finished Size 16¾ (19¼, 21½)" brim circumference, to fit 18–20 (22, 24)" head. Hat shown measures 19¼".
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Angel (70% angora, 30% wool; 50 yd [46 m]/14 g): fjord, 3 (3, 4) skeins
Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles.
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Millie’s Camisole
Mareike Sattler
Finished Size 35 (37½, 40½, 43, 45½, 48½, 51)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35", modeled with minimal positive ease.
Yarn S. Charles Collezione Solaris (70% rayon, 30% linen; 108 yd [100 m]/50 g): #05 sapphire, 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Sizes 2 (2.5 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; waste yarn; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook: spare needle in larger size for three-needle BO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 40 rows = 4" in garter st on larger needle; 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in both large and small tier patts on larger needle; 20 sts and 34 rows = 4" in large tier patt on smaller needle.
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Allegoro Table Runner
Susan Mills
Finished Size 13" wide and 68" long, after blocking.
Yarn Classic Elite Allegoro (70% organic cotton, 30% linen; 152 yd [139 m]/50 g): #5616 parchment, 4 balls.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NotionsStitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st, blocked.
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Wheeling Scallop Scarf
Lisa R. Myers
Finished Size Size 34" wide and 12½" deep, after blocking.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Lace (75% alpaca, 20% silk, 5% cashmere; 439 yd [400 m]/50 g): #7805 iridessa (purple), 1 skein.
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 38 rows = 4" in garter st; 1 rep of reduced Mexican edging = 3½" at widest point and 4" long.
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| COZY 101 |
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Shadow Rib Cowl
Amy Polcyn
Finished Size Long (mohair) version 19" circumference at upper edge, 31¾" circumference at lower edge, and 13½" high; Short (tweed) version: 23¼" circumference at upper edge, 30¾" circumference at lower edge, and 9½" high.
Yarn Long (mohair) version Schulana Mosco (67% rayon, 20% mohair, 13% nylon; 137 yd [125 m]/25 g): #23 wine, 3 balls. Short (tweed) version: Zitron Bottone Tweed (100% merino; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #1105 raspberry, 2 balls.
Yarns distributed by Skacel
Needles Long (mohair) version Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Short (tweed) version: Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge Long (mohair) version 27 sts and 35 rows = 4" in shadow rib; Short (tweed) version: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in shadow rib.
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Wintersweet Scarf
Heather Zoppetti
Finished Size 7" wide and 77" long; hood measures 18" wide at widest point and 14" high.
Yarn Lana Gatto Camel Hair (60% merino, 40% camel; 136 yd [124 m]/50 g): #5403 tan (MC), 5 skeins; #5409 green (CC), 2 skeins.
Yarn distributed by Plymouth Yarn.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st; 31 sts and 30 rows = 4" in charted patt.
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Paprika Hat and Mittens
Michelle Heaney
Finished Size Cloche 22 (24½)" head circumference. Sample shown measures 22". Mittens: 8" circumference and 9½ (10½)" from cuff to tip. Sample shown in shorter length.
Yarn Classic Elite Montera Heathers (50% llama, 50% wool; 127 yd [116 m]/100 g): #3808 peat (MC) and #3847 copper (CC).
Hat requires 1 skein of each color; mittens require 1 skein of each color (you’ll need 2 skeins of each color to make both hat and mittens).
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle, waste yarn.
Gauge 18 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st; 18 sts and 44 rows = 4" in linen st.
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Wedge Hat
Betty Monroe
Finished Size 20" circumference and 8½" tall; to fit a 21–22" head.
Yarn Wisdom Yarns Ballad (100% superwash merino; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): #31706 blue/brown variegated, 1 ball.
Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 30 rows = 4" in garter st.
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Nitid Cowl
Sarah Fama
Finished Size 17¾ (19¾)" circumference and 8 (9¼)" tall.
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Woobu (60% merino, 40% bamboo; 620 yd [566 m]/226 g): KO-Going For Gold, 1 skein.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 20" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm) or smaller: 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 26 rows = 4" in faux cable st, washed and blocked.
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Saxony Scarf
Hannah Cuviello
Finished Size About 5" wide and 80" long.
Yarn Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Chunky (75% wool, 25% alpaca;
110 yd [101 m]/100 g): #CFC.0100 natural, 5 balls.
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Needles Size 11 (8 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Extra circular needle (any size equal to or smaller than main needle) or stitch holder and waste yarn; 2 cable needles (cn); removable marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 33 sts and 15 rows = 4" in patt st at widest point (Row 16 of Chart B).
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Wavy Lace Capelet
Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Finished Size 32 (38, 44, 50)" circumference at top, buttoned, and 11½" long. Capelet shown measures 32".
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Icelandic (100% wool; 250 yd [229 m]/226 g): winter solstice, 1 (1, 2, 2) skein(s).
Needles Sizes 13 (9 mm) and 15 (10 mm): 32" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; two 1¼" buttons.
Gauge 11 sts and 16 rows = 4" in wavy lace on smaller needle.
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Acorn Lace Capelet
Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Finished Size 32 (38, 42, 46)" circumference at top and 11" long. Capelet shown measures 32".
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Icelandic (100% wool; 250 yd [229 m]/226 g): winter solstice, 1 (1, 2, 2) skein(s).
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; one 1¼" button.
Gauge 11 sts and 19 rows = 4" in acorn lace.
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Icon Scarf
Maria Leigh
Finished Size 4" wide and 72" long.
Yarn Debbie Bliss Como (90% merino, 10% cashmere; 46 yd [42 m]/50 g): #19003 pale gray, 3 skeins.
Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 17 (12.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions 2 large cable needles (cn); tapestry needle; one 1⅜" button.
Gauge 10 sts and 12 rows = 4" in ribbed cable, lightly blocked.
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Karma Slippers
Shelley Gerber
Finished Size About 6 (7½, 8¼)" from back of heel to tip of toe, to fit a child under 10 (child 10+ years and women’s U.S. shoe sizes 5–7, women’s U.S. shoe sizes 8–10). Note: Child’s larger size and adult’s smaller size are the same size. Beaded slippers shown in 6" length, fuzzy flower and bunny slippers shown in 7½" length, and beaded flower slippers shown in 8¼" length.
Yarn Main slipper ShibuiKnits Highland Wool Alpaca (80% wool, 20% alpaca; 246 yd [225 m]/250 g): #220 peony (beaded and fuzzy flower slippers) or #229 mulberry (bunny and beaded flower slippers), 1 skein.
Edging for beaded slipper ShibuiKnits Baby Alpaca DK (100% baby alpaca; 255 yd [233 m]/100 g): #1675 pagoda (orange), 1 skein.
Embellishments Beaded flower ShibuiKnits Baby Alpaca DK (100% baby alpaca; 255 yd [233 m]/100 g): #7501 ivory (MC), 1 skein, and ShibuiKnits Silk Cloud (60% kid mohair, 40% silk; 330 yd [302 m]/25 g): #7495 wasabi (CC), 1 skein.
Fuzzy flower ShibuiKnits Silk Cloud (60% kid mohair, 40% silk; 330 yd [302 m]/25 g): #1605 dragonfly (MC) and #7495 wasabi (CC), 1 skein each.
Bunny ShibuiKnits Baby Alpaca DK (100% baby alpaca; 255 yd [233 m]/100 g): #1765 blossom (MC), 1 skein, and ShibuiKnits Silk Cloud (60% kid mohair, 40% silk; 330 yd [302 m]/25 g): #7501 ivory (CC1) and #7495 wasabi (CC2), small amount of each.
Needles Slippers and beaded flower—size 8 (5 mm). Fuzzy flower and bunny—size 2 (2.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holder; tapestry needle; pins; ¼" elastic (optional); 48" of ⅝" wide ribbon (optional).
Beaded slippers Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; sixteen ½" silk flowers; 16 red crystal beads; sewing needle and matching thread.
Beaded flower 32 champagne-colored crystal beads; 32 ivory pearl beads in assorted sizes; straight pins or head pins; round-nose jewelry-making pliers; jewelry-making wire cutters; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; sewing needle and matching thread.
Fuzzy flower 14 teal crystal beads; sewing needle and matching thread.
Bunny Size B/1 (2.25 mm) crochet hook; stuffing or batting; black and dark pink embroidery floss; sewing needle and green thread; 8 green crystal beads; eight ¾" silk flowers.
Gauge 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in garter st.
Beaded flower 18 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st with MC.
Fuzzy flower 32 sts and 64 rows = 4" in garter st with yarn doubled.
Bunny 30 sts and 64 rows = 4" in garter st with MC.
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Package Pillows
Laura Bryant
Finished Size 6 (8, 8)" cube. The first size is the small harlequin box, the 2nd size is the swirl box, and the 3rd size is the plaid box.
Yarn Prism Velvet (100% nylon; 88 yd [79 m]/56 g): MC, 1 (3, 2) skein(s). Prism Galaxy (95% nylon, 5% metallic polyester ribbon; 54 yd [48 m]/56 g): CC, 1 (1, 2) skein(s). Small harlequin box and swirl box: use #111 navy for MC and parrot for CC. Plaid box: Use #109 plum for MC and parrot for CC.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle. Small harlequin box: two 6½" square pieces of 3" foam. Swirl box: three 8½" square pieces of 3" foam. Plaid box: three 8½" square pieces of 3" foam; 80" of ½" fuchsia organdy ribbon.
Gauge 15 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st with MC.
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Free-form Ornaments
Anna-Liza Armfield
Finished Size 4" long and 4" wide.
Yarn Naturally Aspire Super Chunky (70% wool, 30% alpaca; 145 yd [133 m]/200 g): #2054 deep blue (MC), 1 skein. Naturally Aran Tweed (95% merino, 5% wool; 101 yd [92 m]/50 g): #86 deep red, 1 skein. Naturally Woodland (77% mohair, 14% acrylic, 5% nylon, 4% polyester; 109 yd [99 m]/50 g): #18 leaf green, 1 skein. See Notes. Naturally Naturelle 10 ply (100% wool; 186 yd [170 m]/100 g): #150 cream, 1 skein.
Yarns distributed by Trendsetter.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Individual needlefelting needles; multi-needle needlefelting tool (optional); needlefelting foam block; tapestry needle; small photographs and/or tagboard for name tags.
Gauge 11 sts and 23 rows = 4" in garter st. Gauge is not critical to this project.
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I-Cord Headband
Hana Jason
Finished Size 17" circumference, relaxed; stretches to fit most adults.
Yarn Cascade Fixation (98.3% cotton, 1.7% elastic; 100 yd [92 m]/50 g): #8990 black, 1 ball.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary.
Notions Smooth waste yarn in contrasting color; tapestry needle.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge is not critical for this project.
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Short-Row Flowers
Katya Frankel
Finished Size Large flower: 3¾" diameter. Small flower: 3¼" diameter.
Yarn Tilli Tomas Beaded Superwash (100% merino with glass beads; 70 yd [64 m]/50 g): 1 skein per flower.
Large flower shown in ruby wine; small flower shown in red.
Tilli Tomas Milan (80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% silk; 165 yd [151 m]/50 g): 1 skein per flower.
Large flower shown in glampyre; small flower shown in sapphire.
Needles Large flower size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn).
Small flower—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; one 1" pin backing per flower.
Gauge Large flower 9 sts = 2" in St st on larger needles; small flower: 12 sts = 2" in St st on smaller needles.
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Leafy Embellishments
Julie Turjoman
Finished Size Samples range in size from 3" to 4" in width and 4" to 6" in length, after blocking.
Yarn Mock baby cable and aspen leaves S. Charles Collezione Tinka (100% merino; 108 yd [100 m]/ 50 g): #05 jade, 1 ball. Yarn is enough for one mock baby cable and two aspen leaves; yarn is distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Mock baby cable and yarrow leaves Tahki Savoy (52% silk, 48% merino; 108 yd [100 m]/50 g): #008 olive, 1 ball. Yarn is enough for one mock baby cable and two yarrow leaves.
Ivy leaves Tahki Dove (44% merino, 44% alpaca, 12% nylon; 163 yd [150 m]/50 g): #004 olive, 1 ball. Yarn is enough for two ivy leaves.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) or 7 (4.5 mm), or as required for yarn. Baby cable leaf: 2 double-pointed (dpn) for I-cord stem.
Notions Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Gauge is not critical for this project.
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Little Pleated Clutch
Hana Jason
Finished Size 21" circumference and 5" tall.
Yarn Valley Yarns Colrain (50% merino, 50% Tencel; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): steel, 1 ball.
Yarn distributed by WEBS.
Needles Sizes 5 (3.5 mm) and 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; buckram or craft interfacing.
Gauge 21 sts and 34 rows = 4" in half linen st.
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Mousie Katousie
Jil Eaton
Finished Size 8" circumference and 9½" tall.
Yarn Jil Eaton MinnowMerino (100% superwash merino; 77 yd [70 m]/50 g): #4758 rouge (MC) and #4735 chartreuse (CC), 1 skein each.
Yarn distributed by Classic Elite.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): straight and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Stitch holder; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; two ⅜" buttons for eyes; one ½" button for nose; small amount of black yarn for whiskers; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in stripe patt.
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Edward's Owl
Jil Eaton
Finished Size 5¾" wide and 8" tall.
Yarn Jil Eaton MinnowMerino (100% superwash merino; 77 yd [70 m]/50 g): #4785 orangini (MC) and #4789 pinque (CC), 1 skein each.
Yarn distributed by Classic Elite.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); two 1¼" buttons for eyes (eyes shown available from www.zecca.net); small amount of green yarn for beak; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 36 rows = 4" in garter st.
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Jubilee Cardigan
Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Finished Size 19 (20½, 22¼, 25)" chest circumference, to fit 6 (12, 18, 24) months. Cardigan shown measures 20½", modeled on a 6-month-old.
Yarn Frog Tree Alpaca Sport Melange (100% alpaca; 128 yd [116 m]/50 g): #915 gold, 2 (2, 3, 4) skeins.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; three ⅜" buttons.
Gauge 25 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles.
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Fruit Basket Hats
Jennifer Samsell
Finished Size 13 (14½, 16)" head circumference, to fit 0-6 months (7-12 months, 1-2 years). Hats shown in size 13".
Yarn Lion Brand Lion Wool (100% wool; 158 yd [144 m]/85 g):
Apple hat #113 scarlet, #132 lemongrass, and #125 cocoa, 1 skein each.
Watermelon hat #140 rose, #153 ebony, #132 lemongrass, and #171 fern, 1 skein each.
Pineapple hat #187 goldenrod, #132 lemongrass, and #171 fern, 1 skein each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Sizes F/5 (3.75 mm) and M/13 (9 mm) crochet hooks; markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd.
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Octahedron
Norah Gaughan
Finished Size About 5" in diameter.
Yarn Berroco Vintage (50% acrylic, 40% wool, 10% nylon; 217 yd [198 m]/100 g): #5164 tang (orange; A), #5147 coriander (green; B), #5167 dewberry (purple; C), #5166 sakura (pink; D), 1 skein each. These yarn amounts are enough for 6 multicolor octahedrons; one octahedron uses about 15 grams of each color.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; about 70 g batting.
Gauge 24 sts and 30 rows = 4" in moss st.
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Anouschka Scarf
Mel Clark
Finished Size 14¼" circumference at widest point and 59" long.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Helen’s Lace (50% silk, 50% wool; 1,250 yd [1,143 m]/113 g): butterscotch, 1 skein.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 37 sts and 44 rows = 4" in balloon patt; 36 sts and 56 rows = 4" in brioche st.
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Cha Cha Scarf
Barry Klein
Finished Size 5" wide and 58" long.
Yarn Trendsetter Cha Cha (47% acrylic, 47% wool, 6% nylon; 65 yd [59 m]/100 g): #08 charcoal (A) and #652 camel (B), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Thread in matching color; sewing needle.
Gauge About 16 sts and 8 rows = 4" in diagonal garter st. Gauge is not critical for this project.
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Falling Leaves Scarf
Victoria Zygas
Finished Size About 5¾" wide from fold to edge of bottom layer of feathers and 62" long.
Yarn Jojoland Baritone (100% wool; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g): #525 (MC), 5 skeins. Jojoland Rhythm (100% wool; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g): #M01 (CC), 2 skeins.
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 60" circular (cir) and 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tightly fitting point protector; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 44 rows = 4" in garter st.
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Sophia Shrug
Betty Monroe
Finished Size Size 26 (27½, 28¾)" wide from cuff to cuff and 28¼ (29½, 33½)" long from top of collar to bottom of back. Shrug shown measures 26".
Yarn Schoppel Wolle IN Silk (75% merino, 25% silk; 219 yd [200 m]/100 g): #3681 purple, 3 (4, 4) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 28 rows = 4" in garter st.
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