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Cephalohedron
Erica Schlueter
Finished Size Octopus: 13" tall from top of head to tip of arms; octahedron: 4" square laid flat, extends to about 5¾" tall.
Yarn Rowan Amy Butler Belle Organic DK (50% organic wool, 50% organic cotton; 131 yd [120 m]/50 g): #007 cinnamon (orange; MC) and #014 robin’s egg (blue; CC), 1 skein each.
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); removable markers or safety pins; tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; smooth waste yarn for provisional CO and holders.
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st.
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McHenry
Susan B. Anderson
Finished Size About 6" tall and 10½" body circumference.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/65 g): #31 clay (MC), #310 coffee (CC1), and #309 cherry (CC2), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); removable m; poly pellets; fiberfill; tapestry needle; black embroidery floss.
Gauge 24 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st.
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McHenry Hat
Susan B. Anderson
Finished Size 16" circumference, to fit a toddler or small child with a 16–18" head circumference (the hat is very stretchy).
Yarn Blue Sky Skinny Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/65 g): #31 clay (MC) and #310 coffee (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st.
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Chianti Carry-All
Marlaina Bird
Finished Size Before felting: 28" wide at widest point and 19" tall; base 13" wide and 5" deep; after felting: 21" wide and 15" tall; base 12" wide and 4" deep.
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Bulky (85% wool, 15% mohair; 125 yd [114 m]/113 g): #M-166 plum smoke (MC), 5 skeins; #M-28 chianti (CC1), 4 skeins; #VM-255 rosy velvet (CC2), 1 skein.
Needles Size 17 (12 mm) 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; 12" purse zipper; JUL Mountain Explorer bag handle; sewing needle; invisible thread; contrast color basting thread.
Gauge 8 sts and 12 rows = 4" (before felting) in St st using 2 strands held tog.
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Really Pink Purse
Talitha Kuomi
Finished Size About 12" wide, 5½" high, and 4" deep, with a 23" strap.
Yarn Brown Sheep Burly Spun (100% wool; 132 yd [121 m]/226 g): #BS- 38 lotus pink, 3 skeins.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m; use a different color to denote beg of rnd); 1 removable marker; 2 stitch holders; metal ring or bangle bracelet about 3" across; tapestry needle.
Gauge 13 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.
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Friendship Socks
Amy Palmer
Finished Size 7" foot circumference and 8½" long from back of heel to tip of toe. Foot length is adjustable.
Yarn Any fingering-weight yarn with about 165 yd [152 m] to 50 g, 2 skeins. Yarn shown is 80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 34 sts and 46 rows = 4" in St st.
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Plethora Scarf
Temperance Blackthorne
Finished Size 8" wide and 60" long.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash wool, 20% nylon; 215 yd [198 m]/56.5 g): Monet’s garden, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Yarnmarket.com.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions 3,000 6mm beads (1,500 silverlined red opalescent and 1,500 unlined topaz opalescent: mixed); beading needle; tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st.
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Chivalry Mitts
Alexis Winslow
Finished Size Size 6½" hand circumference and 7½" long
Yarn Knit Picks Palette (100% Peruvian highland wool; 231 yd [211 m]/50 g): #24247 raspberry heather (MC), 1 ball; #25095 Caribbean (CC), 1 ball.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; waste yarn.
Gauge 37 sts and 41 rows = 4" in stranded St st colorwork patterns from charts.
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Flipper Mitts
Silka Burgoyne
Finished Size 5 (5½, 6)" hand circumference. Mittens shown measure 5½".
Yarn Quince and Co. Tern (75% wool, 25% silk; 221 yd [202 m]/50 g): #140 columbine (MC) and #139 barnacle (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 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 Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; two ¼" buttons.
Gauge 32 sts and 44 rnds = 4" in St st.
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Rib and Button Scarf
Talitha Kuomi
Finished Size Size 5½" wide and 73¼" long.
Yarn Malabrigo Rios (100% superwash merino; 210 yd [192 m]/100 g): #412 teal feather, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 29" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); tapestry needle; sewing needle and matching thread; eight 1" buttons, two flat ¾" buttons.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in k3, p1 rib.
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Blackberry Wrap Cardigan
Nancy Shroyer
Finished Size 19½ (20½, 22)" chest circumference; to fit 12 (18, 24) months. Cardigan shown measures 22".
Yarn Miss Babs Yowza—Whatta Skein! (100% merino superwash wool; 560 yd [512 m]/8 oz): Day at the Paramount (brown/tan/rose variegated), 1 (1, 2) skein(s).
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; two 1?" buttons.
Gauge 25½ sts and 28 rows = 4" in blackberry st on larger needles.
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Forever Scarf
Simona Merchant-Dest
Finished Size Size 6½" wide and 73¾" long.
Yarn Classic Elite Princess (40% merino, 28% viscose, 10% cashmere, 15% nylon, 7% angora; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #3477 charcoal (MC), 3 balls; #3471 keepsake pink (CC), 2 balls.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st.
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Watercolor Beret
Carol J. Sulcoski
Finished Size 16½" brim circumference, to fit 18–20" head.
Yarn Schoppel Wolle Zauberball (75% superwash wool, 25% nylon; 459 yd [409 m]/100 g): color #1872, 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in patt st on largest needles.
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Kanga Hood Cowl
Amy Duncan
Finished Size 62¾" circumference and 17½" deep at center back.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted (100% superwash wool; 225 yd [206 m]/114 g): mother lode, 4 skeins.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in St st.
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Flamboyant Shawl
Maria Leigh
Finished Size 56½" from tip to tip and 11½" at widest point.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Rittenhouse Merino 5-ply (100% extrafine merino; 240 yd [220 m]/100 g): #509 maroon, 2 hanks.
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 7 (4.5mm): 29" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in garter st.
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Flocons de Neige
Grace Akhrem
Finished Size 4¾" diameter.
Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort (80% fine wool, 20% organic cotton; 180 yd [164 m]/57 g): #7104 silver, #7321 peony, and #6863 weathered green, 1 skein each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 25 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st.
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Centerpane Table Mat
Jocelyn J. Tunney
Finished Size About 22" in diameter
Yarn O-Wool Classic 2-ply (100% certified organic merino; 198 yd [181 m]/50 g): #7101 grain (tan; A), #4303 evergreen (B), #5201 mulberry (C), #1000 natural (D), and #8101 chocolate (E), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Tunney Wool Company.
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 Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 25 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in charted patt.
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Yule Trees
AnneLena Mattison
Finished Size Sizes About 5 (7, 10)" diameter at base and 8 (10, 12)" tall, after felting.
Yarn Cascade Yarns 220 (100% wool; 220 yd [200 m]/100 g): #2409 palm (A), #9430 olive (B), and #7814 chartreuse (C), 1 skein each. Cascade Yarns 220 Heathers (100% wool; 220 yd [200 m]/100 g): #9425 black forest (D), #9461 kiwi heather (E), #2445 shire (F), and #2429 irelande (G), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable marker (m); tapestry needle, Styrofoam floral cones to fit size of base.
Gauge Not critical for this project.
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Angel à Pois
Lucinda Guy
Finished Size 5¾" tall and 1¾" wide, excluding wings.
Yarn
Jamieson & Smith 2-ply Jumper Weight (100% wool; 125 yd [114 m]/25 g): #202 natural (A), #93 red (B), #81 very dark grey (C), and #FC6 soft pink (D), 1 ball each.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): straight and 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; size C/2 (2.75 mm) crochet hook; wool batting or polyfill for stuffing.
Gauge 26 sts and 39 rows = 4" in St st.
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Bird à Pois
Lucinda Guy
Finished Size Size 5½" from point of beak to tip of tail and 2¼" high.
Yarn Jamieson & Smith 2-ply Jumper Weight (100% wool; 125 yd [114 m]/25 g): #202 natural (A), #93 red (B), and #81 very dark grey (C), 1 ball each.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): straight and set of 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; size C/2 (2.75 mm) crochet hook; wool batting or polyfill for stuffing.
Gauge 26 sts and 39 rows = 4" in St st.
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French Quarter Shawl
Anne Kuo Lukito
Finished Size About 76½" wide and 21¾" deep.
Yarn Jade Sapphire Silk Cashmere (55% silk, 45% cashmere; 400 yd [366 m]/55 g): #24 plum rose, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm).
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 15½ sts and 21 rows = 4" in patt on larger needle, after blocking; 28 sts (2 patt reps) = 7¼" wide.
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Ashbury Mitts
Simona Merchant-Dest
Finished Size 7 (7½, 8¼)" hand circumference and 12" long. Shown in middle size.
Yarn Bijou Basin Ranch Lhasa Wilderness (75% yak, 25% bamboo; 180 yd [165 m]/56 g): natural cream, 1 (1, 2) skein(s).
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); smooth waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 33 rnds = 4" in St st.
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Scherenschnitte Cardigan
Tanis Gray
Finished
Size Size 27 (30, 32¾ )" chest circumference, to fit ages 3–4 (5–6, 8–9) years. Cardigan shown measures 27".
Yarn Spud & Chloë Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yd [146 m]/100 g): #7506 toast (MC), 3 (4, 5) skeins; #7516 grape jelly (CC), 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" and 40"
circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 8 (5 mm): 24" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle; four ¾" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 17 sts and 18 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needle.
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Handwork Mitts
Julie Turjoman
Finished
Size 7 (8)" hand circumference and 9 (9¾ )" long, including cuff; to fit women’s hand size S/M (M/L). Mitts shown in smaller size.
Yarn Artyarns Ultramerino 8 (100% merino wool; 188 yd [172 m]/ 100 g): #2270 camel semisolid (MC), 1 skein. Artyarns Beaded Mohair & Sequins (80% silk, 20% kid mohair, with glass beads & sequins; 114 yd [104 m]/50 g): #2245 raspberry semisolid (CC), 1 skein.
Needles Mitts and cuffs—size 5 (3.75 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn); Flowers—size 2 (2.75 mm); Leaves—size 1 (2.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; 2 yd waste yarn in same weight as MC for provisional CO; eight ¼" mother-of-pearl buttons for flower centers; 1 yd 1" wide wired-edge nylon or silk ribbon in green, or about 18 yd of remnants of fingering-or laceweight green yarn for leaves (optional); sewing needle and thread to match ribbon if making ribbon leaves.
Gauge Gauge 24 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st with MC on largest needles.
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Hollyberry Bonnet and Cape
Kyoko Nakayoshi
Finished
Size Bonnet 13¾(15, 16)" from front edge around back of head to front edge at widest point and 8½ (10, 11)" tall. Bonnet shown measures 15" around.
Finished
Size Cape 27¾ (33, 38¼ )" lower edge circumference, buttoned. Capelet shown measures 33".
Yarn Bonnet Valley Yarns Berkshire (85% wool, 15% alpaca; 141 yd [129 m]/100 g): #17 wine, 1 (1, 2) ball(s). Yarn distributed by WEBS.
Yarn Cape Valley Yarns Berkshire (85% wool, 15% alpaca; 141 yd [129 m]/100 g): #17 wine, 2 (3, 4) balls. Yarn distributed by WEBS.
Needles Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Bonnet Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; two ¾" buttons; 40" of 1½" wide velvet ribbon to match bonnet; sewing needle and matching thread; pin (for attaching ribbon).
Notions Cape Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); waste yarn in a contrasting color to be used as a stitch holder; tapestry needle; one ¾" button.
Gauge Bonnet 15 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.
Gauge Cape 15 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; cable panel = 4" wide.
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Overshot Mittens
Carol J. Sulcoski
Finished
Size Size 8" hand circumference and 8¾" long.
Yarn St-Denis Nordique (100% wool; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #5816 champagne
(MC) and #5810 navy (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in St st over colorwork patt.
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Oak Barrel Socks
Sarah Fama
Finished Size Size 6¾ (7¾)" foot circumference and 7½ (9¾)" long from back of heel to tip of toe; to fit 8½ (10)" foot circumference and 9¾ (11)" foot length, or U.S. shoe sizes women’s 8 (men’s 11). Foot length is adjustable.
Yarn Pagewood Farm Alyeska (80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 360 yd [329 m]/113 g): mocha, 1 (2) skein(s).
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 34 sts and 49 rows = 4" in St st; 41 sts and 49 rows = 4" in oak barrel st, unstretched.
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Conifer Nights Afghan
Mathew Gnagy
Finished Size 47½" wide and 47½" long.
Yarn Berroco Peruvia (100% Peruvian highland wool; 174 yd [160 m]/100 g): #7180 alcaparro (A; green) and #7152 saddle brown (B), 6 skeins each; #7170 fumar (C; charcoal), 4 skeins; and #7132 tomale (D; red), 1 skein.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" and 40" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in garter st.
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Quatrefoil Cups
Katya Frankel
Finished
Size 3" wide across bottom and 3½ (4½, 5)" tall.
Yarn Berroco Vintage (50% acrylic, 40% wool, 10% nylon; 217 yd [200 m]/ 100 g): 1 skein per vessel. Vessels shown in #5105 oats (small), #5176 pumpkin (medium), and #5107 cracked pepper (large).
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): any size circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn; tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; spare size 6 (4 mm) or smaller circular (cir) needle.
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Northwoods Coasters
Robin Ulrich
Finished Size About 4½" square.
Yarn Debbie Bliss Donegal Aran Tweed (100% wool; 96 yd [88 m]/50 g): #281103 (A; brown), #281114 (B; moss), #281104 (C; beige), #281101 (D; black), #281109 (E; blue), and #281102 (F; gray), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever Inc.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle, removable marker (m; optional).
Gauge 18 sts and 20 rows = 4" in garter st.
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Novel Sleeve
Kathy Zimmerman
Finished Size Size About 5¾" wide and 8½" long, measured flat after blocking. To fit Amazon Kindle or similar-sized eBook reader.
Yarn Halcyon Casco Bay Sport (100% cotton; 425 yd [388 m]/3.8 oz): #122 navy, 1 minicone.
Needles Cover—size 4 (3.5 mm). I-cord closure loop—2 size 3 (3.25 mm) double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; one ?" button or locking stitch marker for closure.
Gauge 27 sts and 37 rows = 4" in patt from Lace chart on larger needles, after blocking; 24 sts and 37 rows = 4" in seed st on larger needles, after blocking.
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Rope and Nettle Vest
Angela Hahn
Finished
Size 34¾ (38½, 42¾, 46½, 50¾)" bust circumference (incl. ¾" front band). Vest shown measures 34¾".
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Verde Collection Woodland (65% wool, 35% nettles; 131 yd [120 m]/50 g): #3101 ivory, 8 (9, 10, 11, 11) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 24" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; eight ?" buttons.
Gauge 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st; 24 sts of Double Cable chart = 2¼" wide.
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Wattle and Daub Afghan
Debbie O’Neill
Finished Size 39 (45, 67)" wide and 39 (59, 83)" long (incl. border). Shown in size 45" × 59".
Yarn Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller Alpaca Love (80% wool, 20% alpaca; 132 yd [121 m]/85 g): #3101 vanilla (A), 9 (12, 23) skeins; #3350 espresso bean (B), 7 (10, 20) skeins. Yarn distributed by Coats & Clark.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight and 32" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 36 rows = 4" in garter st.
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Manitoba Slippers
Amy Polcyn
Finished Size 11" foot circumference and 10½ (11½, 12½)" long from back of heel to tip of toe; to fit men’s U.S. shoe sizes 7–9 (10–12, 13+). Shown in middle size.
Yarn Universal Yarn Classic Shades (70% acrylic, 30% wool; 197 yd [180 m]/100 g): #703 rust, 2 skeins.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.
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Blue Thistle Shawl
Susanna IC
Finished Size 57" wide along top edge, 22" tall at deepest point, and 13" tall at ends.
Yarn Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran (85% merino wool, 10% silk, 5% cashmere; 104 yd [95 m]/50 g): #172 ocean blue, 6 skeins. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir). CO—size 10½ (6.5 mm): 32" or longer cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; blocking pins.
Gauge 12 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle, after blocking
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Midtown Cowl
Jenny Williams
Finished Size 27" circumference and 18" long.
Yarn Filatura Di Crosa Superior (70% cashmere, 30% schappe silk; 330 yd [300 m]/25 g): #56 olive, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 38 rnds = 4" in lace patt on larger needle
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Peace Street Hat
Grace Akhrem
Finished Size 20" brim circumference and 11½" length.
Yarn Shibui Knits Merino Alpaca (50% baby alpaca, 50% merino; 132 yd [121 m]/100 g): #7501 ivory, 2 hanks.
Needles Brim—Size 6 (4 mm): straight. Body—Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions One removable marker (m); five ½" vintage buttons; sewing needle and thread.
Gauge 19 sts and 27 rows = 4" in brim pattern on smaller needles; 17 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle.
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First Friday Shrug
Erica Jackofsky
Finished Size 22¼ (22¾, 23¾, 24¾)" wide and 53 (57, 61, 65)" circumference. Wrap shown measures 22¼" × 53".
Yarn Malabrigo Lace (100% baby merino wool; 470 yd [430 m]/50 g): #161 rich chocolate, 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holder or waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 28 sts and 42 rows = 4" in St st.
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Taverna Shawl
Sarah Fama
Finished Size 58" wide and 26" deep down center.
Yarn Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Lace (100% baby alpaca; 437 yd [400 m]/50 g): #1265 green, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 36" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 33 rows = 4" in main shawl chart patt.
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Jet Gloves
Rachel Erin
Finished Size 6 (7, 8)" hand circumference. Gloves shown measure 7".
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Marine Silk Fingering (51% silk, 29% merino, 20% SeaCell rayon; 487 yd [445 m]/100 g): Meet Brown, Joe, 1 skein.
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size 13 (0.85 mm) steel crochet hook; about 400 (450, 500) 8º beads.
Gauge 42 sts and 54 rnds = 4" in St st.
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Manuscript Vest
Sarah Fama
Finished Size 38 (42¼, 46½, 50¾, 54)" bust circumference and 12¾ (14½, 15½, 17, 18¼ )" back width. Vest shown measures 38". Choose a size that gives you at least 4" of positive ease.
Yarn The Fibre Company Terra (40% merino wool, 40% baby alpaca, 20% silk; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): chamomile, 9 (11, 12, 14, 15) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st; 19-st charted patt = 3¼" wide.
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Delancey Scarf
Susanna IC
Finished Size 6" wide and 60" long.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Baby Kid Extra (80% mohair, 20% nylon; 268 yd [245 m]/25 g): #512 slate heather, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Size 6 (4 mm): straight (for CO only) and 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions 649 size 3mm seed beads; beading needle for stringing beads; tapestry needle; blocking pins (optional).
Gauge 22 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle, after blocking.
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