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Spring 2007 Materials List



Simplicity Top
Doris Chan

  • Finished Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36".

  • Yarn Berroco Zen Colors (55% cotton, 45% nylon; 110 yd [102 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #8181 shakti mix (multi) (MC), 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) balls. Berroco Glacé (100% rayon; 75 yd [69 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #2581 teardrop (pale purple) (CC), 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins.

  • Hook Size M-N/13 (9 mm); Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

  • Notions Removable markers (m); yarn needle.

  • Gauge 6 sts and 2 rows = 4" in sc with MC and larger hook (this gauge is oversized for yarn, keep work relaxed). 6 reps and 6 rows = 4" [ch1,cl] patt with CC and smaller hook.

  • Skill Level Intermediate.

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Beachcomber Tunic
Jennifer L. Appleby

  • Finished Size 363⁄4 (411⁄4, 451⁄4, 493⁄4)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 363⁄4".

  • Yarn Garnstudio Silke Tweed (52% silk, 48% lambswool; 218 yd [200 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #19 sand, 6 (7, 8, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Aurora Yarns.

  • Hook Size C/2 (3 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

  • Notions Stitch holders; yarn needle.

  • Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

  • Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st; 22 sts and 101⁄2 rows = 4" in double treble patt. Note: Row gauge, as well as stitch gauge, is extremely important for this project.

  • Skill Level Intermediate.

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Empress Baby-Doll Top
Robyn Chachula

  • Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 36".

  • Yarn Southwest Trading Company Bamboo (100% bamboo; 250 yd [229 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #521 lilac 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) skeins.

  • Hook Sizes G/6 (4.25 mm), F/5 (3.75 mm), and H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

  • Notions 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) yd of 11⁄2" wide Flower Charm Ribbon Jade (www.reprodepot.com); 1⁄2" diameter buckle (optional); sewing needle and thread to match (optional); yarn needle.

  • Gauge 6 sh and 16 rows = 4" in upper-body shell patt using medium-size hook.

  • Skill Level Intermediate.

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Sugarplum Bolero
Doris Chan

  • Finished Size 36 (39, 43, 47)" bust circumference. Bolero shown measures 36".

  • Yarn S. Charles Collezione Merino Cablé (100% merino; 83 yd [75 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #110 cream (MC), 4 (5, 5, 6) balls. S. Charles Collezione Micio (60% nylon, 40% wool; 110 yd [100 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #1 white (CC), 1 (1, 2, 2) ball(s). Yarns distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.

  • Hook Sizes K/101⁄2 (6.5 mm), J/10 (6 mm), and H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

  • Notions Two 11⁄8" plastic bone rings; removable markers (m); yarn needle.

  • Gauge 4 ch-3 sps and 8 rows = 33⁄4" with MC and largest hook in patt st; 11 sts = 4" in sc with CC and medium-size hook.

  • Skill Level Easy.

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ZZ Topper
Doris Chan

  • Finished Size 50 (56, 60)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 50". Garment is designed to be loose; choose a size 10" greater than your bust circumference.

  • Yarn South West Trading Company A-Maizing (100% corn fiber; 142 yd [130 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #369 black, 5 (6, 7) balls.

  • Hooks Size J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

  • Notions Yarn needle.

  • Gauge 8 sts and 5 rows = 4" in tr.

  • Skill Level Easy.

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Larger Than Life Bag
Cecily Keim

  • Finished Size 22" wide, 4" deep, and 14" high, not including strap.

  • Yarn Koigu Kersti Merino Crepe (100% wool; 114 yd [104 m]/ 13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #K1220 rusty red (MC), 3 skeins. 1 skein of each for contrast colors: #K1515 blue, #K0000 off-white, #K1520 lime green, #K2370 apricot, #K2260 purple, #K1141 pink, #K1125 rose.

  • Hooks Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

  • Notions Yarn needle; 11⁄8 yd of 45" wide fabric for lining; matching thread and 18" zipper; sharp handsewing needle.

  • Gauge Finished block measures 61⁄2" square. 16 sc = 4".

  • Skill Level Intermediate.

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Versatile Wrap Top
Cecily Keim

  • Finished Size 32 (40, 46)" bust circumference, to fit bust sizes 32"-36" (40"-44", 46"-50"). Top shown measures 32".

  • Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Melange (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [100 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #808 relish (light green), 4 (5, 6) skeins.

  • Hook Size K/101⁄2 (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

  • Notions Removable markers (m); yarn needle; ribbon for closure (optional).

  • Gauge For gauge swatch, ch 34 and work first 10 rows of size 32". Swatch should measure 8" wide and 9" high.

  • Skill Level Intermediate.

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Linen and Lace Cardigan
Kathy Merrick

  • Finished Size 36 (40, 44, 48)" bust circumference, with fronts meeting. Jacket shown measures 40".

  • Yarn Louet Euroflax Sportweight (100% linen; 270 yd [240 m]/ 31⁄2 oz [100 g]): grape, 6 (7, 7, 8) skeins.

  • Hook Size F/5 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

  • Notions Yarn needle.

  • Gauge 20 sts and 12 rows = 4" in hdc rib. Note: Rib can be difficult to measure-measure gauge with piece lying on flat surface without stretching. 20 dc = 4" in lace patt; one 4-row rep of lace patt = 11⁄2".

  • Skill Level Intermediate.

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Boteh Scarf
Kathy Merrick

  • Finished Size About 41⁄2" wide at widest points and 72" long.

  • Yarn Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash wool, 20% nylon; 215 yd [190 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): chino, 2 skeins.

  • Hook Size F/5 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

  • Notions Yarn needle.

  • Gauge 24 sts and 15 rows = 4" in hdc.

  • Skill Level Advanced Beginner.

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Spiderweb Cardigan
Marty Miller

  • Finished Size 321⁄2 (39, 451⁄2, 52)" bust circumference with fronts overlapping by 61⁄2". Size is highly adjustable-choose size closest to your actual bust size. Jacket shown measures 39".

  • Yarn Classic Elite Provence (100% mercerized cotton; 205 yd [186 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #2669 pale lilac, 5 (5, 7, 8) skeins.

  • Hook Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

  • Notions Tapestry needle; pin back or coil-less pin marker for flower pin (optional).

  • Gauge 14 dc and 7 rows = 4"; 12 sts and 6 rows = about 31⁄4" square in spiderweb patt.

  • Skill Level Intermediate.

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Deceptively Simple Stole
Annie Modesitt

  • Finished Size 18" wide and 92" long.

  • Yarn La Lana Wools Phat Silk Fine (50% wool, 50% silk; 142 yd [130 m] 2 oz [57 g]): dark madder (MC), 5 skeins. La Lana Wools Contessa Silk Bouclé (100% silk; 106 yd [92 m] 2 oz [57 g]): burgundy (CC), 3 skeins.

  • Hook Size F/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

  • Notions About 800 size 6/0 silver-lined gold glass beads; yarn needle.

  • Gauge [Ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, DBSC in next sc, sc in next sc, sc in next ch-3 sp ] 2 times and 17 rows = 4" in trinity lace patt.

  • Skill Level Intermediate.

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Seafoam Vest
Chloe Nightingale

  • Finished Size 32 (35, 39, 42, 46)" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 39".

  • Yarn Rowan Summer Tweed (70% silk, 30% cotton; 118 yd [108 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #513 dew (pale green), 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

  • Hook Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

  • Notions Yarn needle; removable stitch markers (m).

  • Gauge 13 sts and 16 rows = 4" in sc; 14 sts and 61?2 rows = 4" in dc-flo patt.

  • Skill Level Easy.

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Fun in the Sun Hat
Annette Petavy

  • Finished Size 183⁄4" head circumference.

  • Yarn Debbie Bliss Cotton DK (100% cotton; 95 yd [84 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #20 light green (A), 2 balls; #38 persimmon (B), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.

  • Hook Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

  • Notions Removable marker (m); tapestry needle.

  • Gauge 17 sts and 19 rnds = 4" in stripe patt.

  • Skill Level Easy.

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Weekend Jacket
Annette Petavy

  • Finished Size 371⁄2 (393⁄4, 413⁄4, 441⁄4, 46)" bust circumference, zipped. Jacket shown measures 371⁄2".

  • Yarn RY Classic Cashcotton DK (35% cotton, 25% polyamide, 18% angora, 13% viscose, 9% cashmere; 142 yd [130 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #606 quartz (MC), 8 (9, 9, 10, 10) balls; #603 apple (CC1) and #615 wheat (CC2), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) balls each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

  • Hook Size G/7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

  • Notions Removable markers (m); yarn needle; 20 (22, 22, 22, 22)" zipper to match MC.

  • Gauge 16 sts and 111⁄2 rows = 4" in hdc-flo.

  • Skill Level Easy.

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Corsage in Bloom
Christina Potter

  • Finished Size About 3" wide and 4" long.

  • Yarn Coats Opera Crochet Thread, Size 10 (100% cotton; 251 yd [230 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #523 tea rose (A), #581 wintergreen (B), #582 aqua (C), and #583 summer straw (D), 1 ball each.

  • Hook Size 7 (1.65 mm) steel hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
    Note: Gauge is not essential for this project.

  • Notions Tapestry needle; 1 large and 1 medium pearl (optional); jewelry pin back (optional).

  • Gauge 7 sc and 6 rows = 1".

  • Skill Level Intermediate.

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On-the-Go Bags
Tiffany Reynolds

  • Finished Size Base: 6" in diameter; 8" tall, not including strap, after felting.

  • Yarn Black Forest Naturwolle (100% wool; 110 yd [100 m]/4 oz [100 g]): Purple purse: #47 nautilus (A) and #69 meerjungfrau (B), 1 skein each. Yellow purse: #104 limone (A) and #81 apfel (B), 1 skein each. Pink purse: #116 gloria (A) and #122 beerenernte (B), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Muench. Optional flower: #104 limone, #116 gloria, and #69 meerjungfrau, 1 skein each.

  • Hook Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

  • Notions 24" long leather lace; 1⁄2" wooden toggle; yarn needle.

  • Gauge 16 sts and 8 rows = 4" in dc, after felting. Gauge is not critical for this project.

  • Skill Level Easy.

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Slouchy Purse
Drew Emborsky

  • Finished Size 13" wide and 10" high, excluding strap.

  • Yarn Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [174 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #M162 mulberry, 2 skeins.

  • Hook Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

  • Notions Yarn needle.

  • Gauge 17 sts and 11 rows = 4" in patt.

  • Skill Level Beginner.

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Seashell and Posies Dress
Elissa Sugishita

  • Finished Size 22 (24, 26)" chest circumference, to fit 9-18 months (18-24 months, 2-3 years). Dress shown measures 24".

  • Yarn Tahki Cotton Classic (100% cotton; 108 yd [100 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #3938 lavender (MC), 6 (6, 7) skeins; #3713 green (CC), 1 skein.

  • Hook Size E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

  • Notions Four (four, five) 1⁄2" buttons; yarn needle; sewing needle and thread.

  • Gauge 24 sts and 13 rows = 4" in sh patt; 20 sts and 10 rows = 4" in dc.

  • Skill Level Intermediate.

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Flora Kimono
Judith L. Swartz

  • Finished Size 46 (50)" bust circumference, including open kimono sleeve. The waist does not need to come together at the bottom, adding room to each size.

  • Yarn Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca DK (100% baby alpaca; 125 yd [114 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #5046 peach (MC), 6 (8) balls; #1477 light green (A), #1104 pale yellow (B), and #3317 pale blue (C), 1 ball each.

  • Hook Body–size G/6 (4 mm). Motifs–size E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

  • Notions Yarn needle, safety pins.

  • Gauge 19 sts and 8 rows = 4" with larger hook in patt st.

  • Skill Level Intermediate.

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Off the Grid
Marilyn Murphy, publisher

Finished Size 3 1⁄2" wide and 54" long, not including fringe.
Yarn Alpaca With a Twist Baby Twist (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [100 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #1004 smokey blue, 2 balls.
Hook Size G/7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Gauge 5 grids = 4" wide; 5 rows = 1" in grid network.
Skill Level Easy.

Mermaid Scarf
Sandi Wiseheart, editor, Knitting Daily

Finished Size 3 1⁄2" wide and 76" long.
Yarn Classic Elite Premiere (50% pima cotton, 50% Tencel; 108 yd [99 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #5289 camellia, 4 skeins.
Hook Size E/4 (3.5mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions About 40 removable stitch markers (m) or safety pins; yarn needle.
Gauge 1 ruffle = 4" wide. Work first and second motifs of Foundation Layer to test gauge; measure second motif only.
Skill Level Intermediate.

Crocus
Laura Rintala, managing editor

Finished Size 2 3⁄4" wide and 59" long, including edging.
Yarn Colinette Tao (100% silk; 128 yd [117 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #147 fresco (purple multi), 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Unique Kolours.
Hook Size D/3 (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Yarn needle.
Gauge 22 dc = 4". Gauge is not critical for this project.
Skill Level Easy.

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Float Away
Kim Werker, editor

Finished Size 4" wide and 53 1⁄2" long, including rings (each ring measures 1 1⁄4" in diameter).
Yarn Austermann Bambou Soft (65% wool, 35% bamboo; 110 yd [100 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #07 teal, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Hook Sizes I/9 (6 mm) and H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Yarn needle.
Gauge 12 dc and 8 rows = 4" in patt st.
Skill Level Easy.

Mossy Cowl
Katie Himmelberg, assistant editor

Finished Size 36" circumference and 15" high.
Yarn Naturally Mist 1-ply (80% kid mohair, 20% nylon; 181 yd [166 m]/3⁄4 oz [25 g]): #605 olive, 3 skeins. Yarn distributed by Fiber Trends.
Hook Size L/11 (8 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable marker (m); yarn needle.
Gauge 8 FPdc and 4 rows = 4".
Skill Level Beginner.

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