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Silk Cocoon Cardigan
Connie Chang Chinchio
Finished Size 30 (33, 36½, 40½, 44, 48)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 33", modeled with about 1" positive ease.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd [134 m]/50 g): #146 passionfruit (light violet), 8 (8, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 25½ sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st; 29 sts and 36 rows = 4" in cocoon st.
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Millefiori Cardigan
Andrea Pomerantz
Finished Size 31½ (36¼, 41, 45½, 50¼, 54½)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 36¼", modeled with about 2" positive ease.
Yarn Rowan Milk Cotton DK (70% cotton, 30% milk protein; 124 yd [113 m]/50 g): #087 tutti frutti (coral), 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): 29" circular (cir) and double-pointed (dpn). Clam st section—size 4 (3.5 mm): 29" cir and dpn. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 11 (11, 11, 11, 12, 12) 7⁄16" (11 mm) shank buttons; dental floss or heavy sewing thread for knit-in button attachment.
Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows/rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles; 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in 1×1 twisted rib on larger needles; 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in clam st on smaller needles.
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Blooming Cotton Scarf
Eunny Jang
Finished Size 10½" wide and 70½" long, excluding fringe.
Murex and Mango Colorway (Shown): Yarn Tahki Cotton Classic (100% cotton; 108 yd [99 m]/50 g): #3944 eggplant (dark purple; MC), 3 skeins; #3913 dark red-violet (CC1), #3947 medium red-violet (CC2), #3912 red-violet (CC3), #3818 blue (CC4), #3549 mustard (CC5), #3415 dusty pink (CC6), #3553 bright yellow-orange (CC7), and #3702 chartreuse (pale green; CC8), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 46 rows = 4" in honeycomb patt.
Alternate Colorways:
Rosso Corsa: #3336 bitter chocolate (MC),3 skeins; #3747 dark burgundy (CC1), #3432 burgundy (CC2), #3995 deepest red (CC3), #3407 dark brick (CC4), #3416 salmon (CC5), #3352 light copper (CC6), #3541 peach (CC7), and #3202 almond (CC8), 1 skein each.
Peacock: #3784 deepest teal (MC), 3 skeins; #3786 dark teal (CC1), #3876 dark French blue (CC2), #3358 tobacco brown (CC3), #3800 dark aqua (CC4), #3774 pine green (CC5), #3716 leaf green (CC6), #3811 misty blue (CC7), and #3226 oatmeal (CC8), 1 skein each.
Tree and Ore: #3214 coffee (MC), 3 skeins; #3248 milk chocolate (CC1), #3009 grey (CC2), #3559 butterscotch (CC3), #3203 light milk chocolate (CC4), #3004 steel grey (CC5), #3204 taupe (CC6), #3254 chocolate malted (CC7), and #3200 ecru (CC8), 1 skein each.
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Posy Slip
Joanne Krantz
Finished Size 31¼ (33¼, 37½)" bust circumference and 32¾ (35, 39½)" hip circumference about 7" below waist. Dress shown measures 33¼" bust, modeled with about 1" negative ease.
Yarn Artyarns Silk Pearl (100% silk; 170 yd [155 m]/50 g): #2269 lilac, 11 (12, 14) skeins.
Needles Sizes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 (3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, and 6 mm): 32" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers or waste yarn; row counter; stitch holders; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Gauge For daisy st worked in the rnd: 26¾ sts and 24 rows = 4" on size 8 needle; 29¼ sts and 27 rows = 4" on size 7 needle; 30¼ sts and 27¼ rows = 4" on size 6 needle; 30¾ sts and 32 rows = 4" on size 5 needle; 31½ sts and 33¾ rows = 4" on size 4 needle; 32 sts and 35½ rows = 4" on size 3 needle. For daisy st worked in rows: 31 sts and 28 rows = 4" on size 5 needle.
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Petal Halter
Olga Buraya-Kefelian
Finished Size 27 (30, 34, 38, 42, 46)" bust circumference. Halter shown measures 30", modeled with about 2" negative ease.
Yarn S. Charles Collezione Tigris (64% organic cotton, 28% linen, 8% metallic; 103 yd [94 m]/50 g): #4 petal pink, 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): two 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st.
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Fountain Pen Shawl
Susan Pierce Lawrence
Finished Size 78" wide at top edge and 39" long, measured down center line, after blocking.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Helen’s Lace (50% silk, 50% wool; 1,250 yd [1,143 m]/113 g): #9NS pewter, 1 skein.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): straight or 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Coilless safety pin; tapestry needle; T-pins for blocking.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st, after blocking.
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Sweet Tee
Mary Jane Mucklestone
Finished Size 30¼ (33¾, 37, 40½, 46¼, 48)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 30¼", modeled with plenty of negative ease for a close fit.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (70% merino, 30% silk; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #3019 dove (MC), 4 (4, 5, 6, 7, 7) skeins; #3014 natural and #3049 henna (pink), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Borders and neckbands—size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 35 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle.
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St. John’s Wort Cardigan
Cathy Carron
Finished Size 34 (38, 42, 45, 49)" bust, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 38", modeled with plenty of positive ease.
Yarn Schulana Merino-Cotton 135 (53% wool, 47% cotton; 148 yd [135 m]/50 g): #71 teal, 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; point protectors; one ¾" button.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st; 24 sts and 30 rows = 4" in seed st; 24 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St. John’s Wort patt.
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Jeff’s Pub Sweater
Hana Jason
Finished Size 41 (43, 44½, 45¾, 48¼)" chest circumference, zipped. Sweater shown measures 41".
Yarn Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (80% cotton, 20% merino; 215 yd [197 m]/100 g): #CW115 driftwood, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; markers (m); 21 (21, 24, 24, 25)" reversible zipper; sewing thread and needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.
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Diminishing Rib Cardigan
Andrea Pomerantz
Finished Size 32 (35¼, 39½, 43¾, 48)" bust circumference; fronts will not meet in the middle (see Notes). Cardigan shown measures 35¼", modeled with about 1" positive ease.
Yarn Tahki Savoy (52% silk, 48% merino; 108 yd [99 m]/50 g): #002 light taupe, 8 (9, 11, 12, 14) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): 16" and 29" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st; 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" in 1×1 rib; 24 sts and 26 rows = 4" in modified 3×1 rib, unstretched.
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Soap Bubble Wrap
Connie Chang Chinchio
Finished Size 34½ (38, 42, 45½, 49½, 54)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 38", modeled with about 4" positive ease.
Yarn Louet Euroflax Light Worsted Weight Solid (100% linen; 190 yd [174 m]/100 g): emerald, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 29" or 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; markers (m); removable markers or waste yarn; stitch holders; spare cir needle same size or smaller than main needle for three-needle BO; size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st.
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Saoirse Shawl
Norah Gaughan
Finished Size 28" wide at upper edge, 434½" wide at lower edge, and 10" long, measured down center.
Yarn Berroco Seduce (47% rayon, 25% linen, 17% silk, 11% nylon; 100 yd [91 m]/40 g): #4437 gris-bleu (gray and blue), 12 balls.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 47" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st.
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Sweet Lily Shawl
Kristin Omdahl
Finished Size 80" wide at top edge and 34" long from top edge to bottom point at center.
Yarn The Alpaca Yarn Company Suri Elegance (100% Suri alpaca; 875 yd [800 m]/100 g]: #2015 blue blood red, 1 skein.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); smooth, contrasting waste yarn for invisible cast-on; tapestry needle.
Gauge About 12 sts and 16 rows = 4" in lace patt, after blocking; exact gauge is not critical for this project.
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Net Duffel Bag
Vivian Høxbro
Finished Size About 28¼" circumference and 21¼" long, with 2" edging at top.
Yarn Louet Euroflax Sportweight (100% wet-spun linen; 270 yd [247 m]/100 g): #85 sea hawk (white/gray/charcoal), 3 skeins.
Needles Squares—size 3 (3.25 mm). Edging—size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable marker; stitch holders or coilless safety pins; tapestry needle.
Gauge Each square measures about 2½" × 2½", and about 3½" across the diagonal.
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Baa Rug
Becca Smith
Finished Size 26" wide, 45" long, and 1½" thick before felting; 20" wide, 33" long, and 1" thick after felting (as shown).
Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Fingering (100% wool; 310 yd [283 m]/50 g): #601 pepper, 1 ball.
Fiber Brown Sheep 100% Wool Roving (100% wool): copper, 4 lbs; black, 6 oz.
Needles Size 50 (25 mm): 24" straight needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Needlefelting needle; optional supplies for felting: mild dish soap; white vinegar; thick rubber gloves.
Gauge 3 sts and 5 rows = 4" in seed st with roving and yarn held tog.
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Whisper Cardigan
Hannah Fettig
Finished Size 20 (22, 24)" across back. Shrug shown measures 22", modeled on 34" actual bust circumference.
Yarn Morehouse Merino Lace (100% wool; 220 yd [200 m]/29 g): vetiver (green) 4 (4, 5) skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 12" circular (cir) or set of double-pointed (dpn); 24" cir. Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Size 2 (2.75 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; markers (m).
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on largest needles.
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Sculptured Lace Scarf
Kenny Chua
Finished Size 5½" wide and 61" long.
Yarn Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo (50% wool, 50% bamboo; 118 yd [108 m]/50 g): #1603 flint, 4 balls.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 33 sts and 31 rows = 4" in charted patt.
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Watered Quartz Tee
Teva Durham
Finished Size 30½ (33½, 36, 38½, 41½, 44)" bust circumference. Note: Twisted rib gauge is used for calculating bust measurement as it is tighter than the stockinette fabric. Shell shown measures 33½".
Yarn Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Quartz (54% viscose, 23% linen, 20% silk, 3% metallic; 103 yd [94 m]/50 g): #02 silver gray (MC), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls. Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham River (90% cotton, 10% cashmere; 103 yd [94 m]/50 g): #05 azure (CC), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) ball(s). Yarns distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 10½ (6.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 16 rows = 4" in St st with MC on larger needles; 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in twisted rib with CC on smaller needles.
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Float Stole
Melinda C. Hunt
Finished Size 20" wide and 80" long, after blocking.
Yarn The Alpaca Yarn Company Suri Elegance (100% suri alpaca; 875 yd [800 m]/100 g): #1301 silver, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir). Optional—size 2 (2.75 mm): same length as main needle, for working pleats. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m; optional); tapestry needle; floss or other firm, laceweight yarn, about 80" long, to be used as pleat marker.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4"
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Bettie’s Lace Stockings
Hana Jason
Finished Size 7½" foot circumference; 8¾" from back of heel to tip of toe. One size fits most (see Notes). Sample socks modeled on a woman’s U.S. size 8½ foot.
Yarn Rowan 4 Ply Soft (100% merino; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g): #389 expresso (dark brown), 2 balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
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); waste yarn for provisional CO; stitch holder (optional); thin elastic or ribbon (optional); tapestry needle.
Gauge 13 sts and 16 rows = 2" in St st.
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Parker Cardigan
Deborah Newton
Finished Size 38 (40½, 43½, 46½, 49)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 38", modeled with plenty of positive ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Allegoro (70% organic cotton, 30% linen; 152 yd [139 m]/50 g): #5619 lupine pink, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Sweater—size 5 (3.75 mm). Shoulder pads—size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); six ½" buttons; tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in seed block patt on smaller needles; 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in bud patt on smaller needles (based on number of sts on Row 1 of patt).
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Zickzack Tunic
Melissa Wehrle
Finished Size 33½ (36½, 39, 42, 45, 47½)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 36½", modeled with about 2½" positive ease.
Yarn Naturally Dawn (50% wool, 50% silk; 171 yd [156 m]/25 g): #09 blue midnight, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 13) balls. Yarn distributed by Fiber Trends.
Needles Body—size 7 (4.5 mm). Body ribbing—size 3 (3.25 mm). Collar and sleeve ribbing—size 5 (3.75 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); stitch holders; tapestry needle; four ¾" buttons; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 20 sts and 29 rows = 4" in zigzag patt with 1 strand of yarn on largest needles; 40 sts and 37 rows = 4" in 2×2 rib with 2 strands of yarn held tog on smallest needles, relaxed.
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