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On the Newsstand December 13, 2005

PROJECTS
	Ballet Wrap Cardigan Katy Ryan Variegated yarn gives a new look to a classic wrap cardigan. Yarn Colinette Prism (70% wool, 30% cotton; 125 yd [114 m]/100 g): #61 earth, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Unique Kolours.
	Mowat Mukluks Jennifer L. Appleby Warm your toes in felted boots inspired by the Canadian tundra. Yarn Plymouth Galway (100% wool; 230 yd [210 m]/100 g): #44 red, 5 (6, 6) skeins. Plymouth Foxy (100% acrylic; 17 yd [15 m]/40 g): #04 grey, 6 skeins.
	Windowpane Jacket Debbie Bliss Knit a classic plaid in not-so-classic colors. Yarn Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Astrakan (60% merino, 30% microfiber, 10% cashmere; 76 yd [70 m]/50 g): #02 slate, 9 (10, 10, 11, 12) balls. Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (55% merino; 33% microfiber, 12% cashmere; 98 yd [90 m]/50g): #005 duck egg and #007 brick, 2 balls each. Debbie Bliss Merino Aran (100% merino; 85 yd [76 m]/50 g): #602 fuchsia and #508 apple, 2 balls each. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever, Inc.
	Ribbed Diamonds Kathy Zimmerman Ribs and cables pair up in a comfy man's—or woman’s—cardigan. Yarn Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [173 m]/100 g): #M-03 grey heather, 10 (11, 12, 13) skeins.
	Fair Isle 101 Pullover Mary Jane Mucklestone It's elementary—Fair Isle bands add zest to a basic U-neck pullover. Yarn Dale of Norway Heilo (100% wool; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #07 medium gray, 8 (9, 11, 12, 13) skeins, #4246 red, #9155 green, #5744 blue, #9834 yellow, #2931 oatmeal, and #0004 light gray, 1 skeins each.
	Bi-Color Cables Annie Modesitt Button up a vintage jacket trimmed with two-tone cables. Yarn Gems Opal (100% superwash merino; 225 yd [206 m]/100 g): #53 caribou (dark brown), 5 (6, 7, 7) skeins, #39 fern green, 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins. Yarn distributed by Louet Sales.
	Cabled Bandeau Véronik Avery This brief curve-hugging top is just the right size for practicing (and mastering) cables. Yarn Classic Elite Wings (55% alpaca, 23% silk, 22% wool; 109 yd [99 m]/50g): #2321 ash leaf, 5 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls.
	Hip Hop Coat Ann Budd Forget the winter blues—this bold coat is red hot! Yarn Berroco Hip-Hop (100% wool; 76 yd[70 m]/100 g): #7224 beat box (red mix), 13 (14, 16, 17, 18) skeins.
	Pearl Buck Swing Jacket Kate Gilbert Fine literature meets fine merino in a jacket inspired by The Good Earth. Yarn Jaeger Extra Fine Merino Double Knitting (100% merino; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): #944 elderberry, 9 (11, 12, 14) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
	Aran Pullover Kristin Nicholas A timeless favorite gets a soft, new look. Yarn Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed (80% wool, 15% silk, 5% cashmere; 104 yd [95 m]/50 g): #126 highland, 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) skeins.
	Brilliant Retro Teva Durham You'll feel as good as you look in this fitted shimmery cardigan. Yarn Patons Brilliant (69% acrylic, 19% nylon, 12% polyester; 166 yd [152 m]/50 g): #03023 gold glow, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls.
	Wedge Hat Erica Alexander A colorful hat is just a few short-rows away! Yarn Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/100 g): #874 burgundy, #845 purple and #897 gold, 1 skein each.

Gull Stitch Cardigan
Leigh Radford

There's nothing off-kilter in this asymmetrical cardigan.

Yarn GGH Via Mala (100% merino; 73 yd [67 m]/50 g): #42 teal blue, 12 (13, 15, 16, 17) skeins. Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.

Fickle Fingers Scarf
Gayle Roehm

An innovative knitted fringe tempts destiny.

Yarn Zitron Ethno (85% merino; 15% nylon; 99 yd [90 m]/50 g): #10 multi, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.

Embossed Leaves Socks
Mona Schmidt

Because you can never have too many handknitted socks.

Yarn Koigu Premium Merino (100% merino; 175 yd [160 m]/50 g): #2151 blue-green, 2 skeins.

4-3-2 Ribbed Pullover
Natalie Wilson

Three simple numbers add up to a flattering fit.

Yarn Reynolds Rapture (50% silk, 50% wool; 72 yd [66 m]/50 g): #429 brass, 14 (15, 16, 18, 19) skeins. Yarn distributed by JCA.

Bias-Knit Tie
Shirley Paden

Knit a handsome slant on men's neckwear.

Yarn Jamieson's Spindrift (100% Shetland wool; 115 yd [105 m]/25 g): #233 spagnum (green), #595 maroon, #525 crimson, and #1190 burnt umber, 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland.

Belted Wrap Jacket
Shirley Paden

Wrap up in luxurious lace.

Yarn Tahki/Stacy Charles Zara (100% merino; 136 yd [125 m]/50 g): #1525 red, 18 (21) balls.

Staff Project Hats
	(Left) Meema Spadola, Editorial Advisor Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g): #61 rhubarb, #50 heather and #57 raspberry, 1 skein each. (Right) Cyrene Slegona, Editorial Advisor Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Mountain Mohair (70% wool, 30% mohair; 140 yd [128 m]/57 g): #5-E edelweiss, #5-PE peacock, #5-WG wintergreen and #5-IB ice blue, 1 skein each.

Pam Allen,
Editor-in-Chief

Sandi Wiseheart,
Managing Editor

Ann Budd,
Senior Editor

Yarn Cascade Yarns Pastaza (50% llama, 50% wool; 132 yd [121 m]/100 g): #063 brown, #050 orange and #042 green, 1 skein each.

Yarn Kollage Serenity (60% merino, 25% silk, 5% wool, 5% polyamide, 5% viscose; 150 yd [137 m]/106 g): dusty blue, 1 skein.

Yarn Knit Picks Andean Treasure (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g): #23485 sunset, 2 skeins, #23483 lagoon and #23489 peach, a few yards each.

Lisa Shroyer, Assistant Editor	Mary Jane Mucklestone, Photostylist
Yarn Misti International Chunky Baby Alpaca (100% baby alpaca; 108 yd [99 m]/ 100 g): #2L 474 lemon/rose moulinette, 2 skeins.	Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas 100% Alpaca (100% alpaca; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g): #47 green,30 blue sky, #307 turquoise and #46 chartreuse, 1 skein each. Misti International Chunky Baby Alpaca (100% alpaca; 108 yd [99 m]/100 g): #2L474 lemon/rose, 2 skeins.

MORE PROJECTS

Gored Skirt
Norah Gaughan

Triangular inserts add kick to a tailored skirt.

Yarn Goddess Yarns Phoebe (100% alpaca; 73 yd [67 m]/50 g): #C740 lagoon heather, 11 (13, 14, 15, 17) skeins.

Winter Star Jacket
Di Gilpin

Stylized intarsia stars light up a spunky swing jacket.

Yarn Rowan Scottish Tweed DK (100% wool; 123 yd [113 m]/50 g): #017 lobster, 12 (13, 14) balls, #018 thatch, 2 balls, #007 Lewis grey, 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

Speckled Beret
Kate Gilbert

Knit a beret with a nod to Nancy Drew.

Yarn Plassard Alpaga (100% alpaca; 198 yd [181 m]/50 g): #014 charcoal grey, 1 skein. Plassard Tahiti (100% cotton; 186 yd [170 m]/50 g): #105 pink variegated, 1 skein.

Pom-Pom Christmas
Kim Hamlin and Kristin Nicholas

There's no limit to what you can do with pom-poms!

Yarns Alchemy Alpaca Pure (100% alpaca; 140 yd [128 m]/100 g). Alchemy Lone Star (45% merino, 55% mohair; 140 yd [128 m]/100 g). Alchemy Pagoda (100% silk; 183 yd [167 m]/40 g). Alchemy Promise (86% mohair, 14% nylon; 432 yd [395 m]/100 g). Nashua Handknits Julia (50% wool; 25% mohair, 25% alpaca; 93 yd [85 m]/50 g). Julia distributed by Westminster Fibers.