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Cardiff Coat
Jennifer Wood
Finished Size 29 (32¾, 35¼, 49¾, 55, 59½)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 32¾".
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Bulky (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 45 yd [41 m]/3½ oz [100 g]):
#1002 silver mink, 18 (20, 21, 28, 31, 33) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 15 (10_mm): 40" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). I-cord edging—size 17 (12.75 mm): Two dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle; five 1" buttons.
Gauge 9 sts and 12 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle; Yoke C cable plus 5 rev St sts = 4¼" wide.
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Pembroke Wrap
Andrea Rangel
Finished Size 46" wide at top edge and 25" high at point, after blocking.
Yarn Imperial Yarn Bulky 2 Strand Pencil Roving (100% wool; 200 yd [183 m]/4 oz
[113 g]): #112 wheat heather, 2 balls.
Needles Size 13 (9 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); blocking pins; size N/15 (9 mm) crochet hook; smooth waste yarn in contrasting color.
Gauge 9 sts and 10 rows = 4" in leaf lace patt, after blocking.
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Bryn Mawr Skirt
Nancy Eiseman
Finished Size 22 (23½, 28, 31½, 34, 38½)" waist circumference and 35½ (38, 42¾, 47½, 49¾, 57)" hip circumference. Skirt shown in size 38".
Yarn Cascade Yarns 128 (100% Peruvian wool; 128 yd [117 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #8401 light gray, 4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): 32" circular (cir). Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" and 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 13½ sts and 22 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle. One 12-st (16-st) cable panel chart = 3½ (4)" wide.
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Snowfall Sweater
Jill Draper
Finished Size 33½ (35, 38, 41¼, 44¼)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 33½", modeled with 1–2" of ease.
Yarn Schulana Cortina Nuvole (70% merino wool, 30% nylon; 55 yd [50 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #55 charcoal, 12 (13, 15, 16, 18) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 15 (10 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); 4 locking markers; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 10½ sts and 15 rows = 4" in St st; 10 sts and 14 rows = 4" in snowflake lace
patt.
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Strobilus Pullover
Rachel Erin
Finished Size 30 (33, 36, 39, 42, 45)" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 33", modeled with 2" of positive ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Ariosa (90% extrafine merino, 10% cashmere; 87 yd [80 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #4803 foam, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8) balls.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable marker; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 21 rnds = 4" in spiraling lace patt.
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Shadow Tuque
Lee Juvan
Finished Size 18¾" brim circumference (will stretch to 23" head circumference) and 7¼ (8¼)" tall. Hat shown in smaller size.
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Toboggan (70% merino, 30% superfine baby alpaca; 87 yd [80 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #6715 leaf, 1 skein.
Needles Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 10½ (6.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
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Cardigan Bay Jacket
Carol Feller
Finished Size 31¼ (34, 38½, 42, 47¼, 51)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 34".
Yarn Rowan Big Wool (100% merino wool; 87 yd [80 m]/3/½ oz [100 g]): #00061 concrete, 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 15 (10 mm): 40" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; safety pin; size M/15 (10 mm) crochet hook; 8 (8, 8, 9, 9, 9) 1" buttons.
Gauge 9 sts and 14 rows = 4" in moss st.
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Solstice Jacket
Larissa Gibson
Finished Size Size 36 (40½, 45, 49, 53)" bust circumference, buttoned. Jacket shown measures 36", modeled with 2–4" of ease.
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea (100% certified organic merino wool; 305 yd [278 m]/8 oz [226 g]): raspberry moose (MC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins. Blue Moon Fiber Arts Silk Loops (54% kid mohair, 26% silk, 15% wool, 5% nylon; 390 yd [356 m]/8 oz [226 g]): raspberry moose (CC), 1 skein.
Needles Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 10 (6 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; two 2" buttons; one clasp closure.
Gauge 15 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle using MC; 16 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle using CC.
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Gemini Cardigan
Katya Frankel
Finished Size 30¼ (34¼, 38¼, 42¼, 46¼, 50¼)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 34¼", modeled with slight positive ease.
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Lanaloft Worsted (100% wool; 160 yd [146 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #LL255W rose marquee, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 36" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; six large snaps.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st.
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Honeycomb Jacket
Laura Grutzeck
Finished Size 34 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 36".
Yarn Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed (85% wool, 10% silk, 5% cashmere; 147 yd [135 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #414 autumn, 12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17) balls.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); eight 1" buttons.
Gauge 24 sts and 44 rows = 4" in honeycomb sl st patt.
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Flanders Bay Pullover
Kate Gagnon Osborn
Finished Size About 31¾ (35¼, 38¾, 42¼, 46, 49½)" (80.5 [89.5, 98.5, 107.5, 117, 125.5] cm) bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35¼" (89.5 cm).
Yarn Worsted weight (#4 Medium). Shown here: The Fibre Company Organik (70% organic merino wool, 15% alpaca, 15% silk; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): seawater (blue; MC1), 5 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7) skeins; arctic tundra (white; MC2), 5 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7) skeins, aquatic forest (blue-green; CC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins.
Needles Needles Body and sleeves: size U.S. 8 (5 mm): 24" or 36" (60 or 90 cm) circular (cir). Ribbing: size U.S. 6 (4 mm): 16" (40 cm) and 24" or 36" (60 or 90 cm) cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 stitches and 26 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on larger needle.
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Dahlia Cardigan
Heather Zoppetti
Finished Size Size 30 (35½, 40½, 45½, 50)" bust circumference, with fronts overlapped about 4". Cardigan shown measures 35½".
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Serena (60% baby alpaca, 40% pima cotton; 170 yd [155 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #2150 fig, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st; lace panel measures about 13" square, after blocking.
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Hex Mesh Stockings
Rebecca Blair
Finished Size 7" foot circumference (will stretch up to 8"), and 9" foot length (with opportunity for customizing length). Knee-high stockings to fit 15 (18)" calf circumference, after blocking. Thigh-high stockings to fit same calf circumference as knee-highs, and 20 (26)" thigh circumference, after blocking. Both pairs of stockings shown in smaller size.
Yarn Malabrigo Lace (100% baby merino wool; 470 yd [430 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): Knee-high
stockings: #23 pagoda (burgundy), 1 (2) skeins; Thigh-high stockings: #69 pearl ten (brown), 2 (3) skeins.
Needles 2 (2.75 mm): Set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers; tapestry needle; size B/1 (2.25 mm) crochet hook for crochet BO.
Gauge 32 sts and 48 rnds = 4" in St st; 32 sts and 46 rnds = 4" in Fishnet pattern from chart, unstretched.
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Fern Lace Stole
Mareike Sattler
Finished Size 10" wide and 76½" long.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Superior (70% cashmere, 30% silk; 328 yd [300 m]/⅞ oz [25 g]): #46 royal purple, 3 balls.
Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Sizes 0 (2 mm), 3 (3.25 mm), and 7 (4.5 mm): 47" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; 3 strands of smooth sportweight yarn in contrasting color, 3 yd each.
Gauge 22 sts and 22 rows = 4" in shell patt on largest needle.
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Wheeled Lace Shawl
Kristin Omdahl
Finished Size 60" wide × 30" tall at center.
Yarn Shibui Knits Silk Cloud (60% kid mohair, 40% silk; 330 yd [300 m]/⅞ oz [25 g]): #SC350 storm, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) and set of 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; pins for blocking
Gauge 16 sts and 16 rows = 4" in patt, after blocking.
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True North Mittens
Odessa Reichel
Finished Size 7¾ (9½)" hand circumference and 10 (12)" long. To fit women’s (men’s) medium. Mittens shown in smaller size.
Yarn Berroco Blackstone Tweed (65% wool, 25% superkid mohair, 10% angora; 130 yd [119 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #2601 clover honey (cream; A), #2608 quahog (brown; B), and #2637 plum island (purple; C), 1 skein each.
Needles Smaller size– size 5 (3.75 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Larger size– size 7 (4.5 mm): set of 4 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge Smaller size: 25 sts and 31 rnds= 4" in colorwork patt. Larger size: 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt.
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Rio Capelet
Sandy Cushman
Finished Size 14¼ (16, 17¾)" neck circumference, 96 (108, 120)" lower edge circumference, and 20¼ (21¼, 22¼)" long, excluding turtleneck. Capelet shown measures 14¼".
Yarn Tahki Yarns Rio (50% alpaca, 35% merino wool, 15% silk; 87 yd [80 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #6 flint (gray; A), 8 (8, 9) skeins; #13 lake (blue; B), 4 (4, 5) skeins; #9 grape (C) and #1 ivory (D), 2 skeins each.
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): 16" and 40" circulars (cir). Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" cir.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 16 rows = 4" in stripe patt on larger needle; 16 sts and 16 rows = 4" in lozenge patt on larger needle.
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Angel Fire Jacket
Lisa Shroyer
Finished Size 33¼ (37, 44½, 48½, 52¼)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 37", modeled with 4" of ease.
Yarn Cascade Yarns Eco+ (100% Peruvian wool; 478 yd [440 m]/8¾ oz [250 g]): #2453 rust (MC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins; #9451 teal (CC1) and #8014 cream (CC2), 2 skeins each.
Needles Sizes 8 and 9 (5 and 5.5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Spare needles in larger size; tapestry needle; markers (m); stitch holders.
Gauge 16½ sts and 23 rows = 4" in single color St st on smaller needle; 17 sts and 17 rows = 4" in stranded colorwork on larger needle.
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Canyon Cardigan
Eunny Jang
Finished Size 36½ (40½, 44½, 48½, 52½, 56½)" chest circumference, buttoned.
Cardigan shown measures 44½".
Yarn
Tahki Yarns Jackson (100% wool; 131 yd [120 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #002 midnight (MC), 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10) balls; #001 white cap (CC), 2 balls.
Needles 13 (9 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Spare cir needle in same size or smaller. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; stitch holders; tapestry needle; six ⅞" buttons.
Gauge 12 sts and 14 rnds = 4" in charted patt; 12 sts and 20 rnds = 4" in St st.
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Border Socks
Mary Jane Mucklestone
Finished Size 7½ (9, 10½ )" foot circumference and 8½ (10, 11½ )" long from back of heel to tip of toe. Foot length is adjustable. To fit men’s small (medium, large).
Socks shown in medium size.
Yarn Plymouth Yarn Alpaca Prima (100% alpaca; 363 yd [333 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #66 denim blue (MC), #3181 marled white (CC1), and #302 brown (CC2), 1 skein each.
Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): set of five double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in charted Fair Isle patt on larger needles; 32 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in wide wale rib on smaller needles.
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Varsity Stole
Annie Modesitt
Finished Size 16" wide and 72" long.
Yarn Louet North America Eastport (70% USA alpaca, 30% merino; 150 yd [137 m]/2⅔ oz [75 g]): deep harbor black (A), aqua (B) and red sunrise (C), 3 balls each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm).
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in caught float patt.
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Kelmscott Throw
Ann McDonald Kelly
Finished Size 47¼" wide × 65" long.
Yarn Harrisville Designs New England Highland (100% wool; 200 yd [183 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #56 jade (MC), 10 skeins; #44 white (CC), 9 skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 60" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; 5" piece of cardboard for making tassel.
Gauge 14 sts and 22 rows = 4" in patt.
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