Summer Petals Cardigan
Julia Vaconsin

• Finished Size: 30¾ (35¾, 40¾, 46, 51)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 35¾" and is modeled with 1¾" of ease.

• Yarn: Rowan Bamboo Soft (100% bamboo; 112 yd [102 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #110 pompadour, 8 (9, 10, 12, 14) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle; hook-and-eye closures; matching sewing thread; sewing needle.

• Gauge: 19 sts and 8 rows = 4" in cluster patt.

Bustier Top
Lisa Naskrent

• Finished Size: 34 (36, 38, 40, 42)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 34" bust and is modeled with 2" ease.

• Yarn: South West Trading Company Terra (50% bamboo, 50% cotton; 120 yd [110 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #436 rose quartz, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) balls.

• Hook: Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Stitch markers (m), yarn needle, nine (nine, nine, ten, ten) 7⁄16" buttons.

• Gauge: 4 closed sh plus 4 open sh and 16 rows = 4" in main body patt.

Mimosa Dress
Rhonda Davis

• Finished Size: 24 (27½, 28, 32)" bust circumference to fit 31 (34, 37, 40)" bust. Garment shown measures 27½" and is modeled with 5" negative ease.

• Yarn: Vickie Howell Collection Love (30% silk, 70% bamboo; 98 yd [90 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #257 Andrew & Sam, 11 (11, 12, 12) skeins. Yarn distributed by South West Trading Company.

• Hook: Size G/6 (4 mm) for sizes 29 (32)" or H/8 (5 mm) for sizes 35 (38)". Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: 1 button (23 mm or preferred size); yarn needle.

• Gauge: 18 sts and 14 rows = 4" in twin ribbing patt with larger hook, unblocked; 20 sts and 16 rows = 4" in twin ribbing patt with smaller hook, unblocked.

Retro Cardigan
Simona Merchant-Dest

• Finished Size: 29 (33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 33" and is modeled with 1" negative ease.

• Yarn: Classic Elite Sundance (50% cotton, 50% microfiber; 83 yd [76 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #6254 keepsake lilac, 9 (10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) balls.

• Hook: Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Stitch markers (m); yarn needle; eight ½" buttons.

• Gauge: 16 sts and 7½ rows = 4" in sh patt; 16 sts and 20 rows = 4" in sc.

Island Necklace and Earrings
Robyn Chachula

• Finished Size: Necklace: about 36" long with largest motif 2½" in diameter; Earrings: 2½" tall and 2¼" wide.

• Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Thread size 10 (100% mercerized cotton, 350 yd [320 m]): #486 navy (MC), #450 aqua (CC1), #421 goldenrod (CC2), and #622 kelly green (CC3), 1 ball each. Thread distributed by Coats & Clark.

• Hook: Size 1.5 mm steel hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Stitch marker (m); small amount of polyfil; sewing needle for weaving in ends; rustproof pins; fabric stiffener; 7 mm jump rings (19 for necklace, 2 for earrings); six ¾" eye pins; one 15 mm lobster clasp; 12" of fashion chain; 2 earring hooks; 2 small needle-nose pliers.

• Gauge: Large necklace motif = about 2½" in diameter; small necklace motif = about 1" in diameter.

Raindrops Broomstick Lace Shawl
Jill Wright

• Finished Size: 26" deep and 62" wide.

• Yarn: Valley Yarns 2/10 Merino Tencel (Colrain Lace) (50% merino, 50% Tencel; 1,400 yd [1,280 m]/8 oz [227 g]): whipple blue, ½ lb cone. Yarn distributed by WEBS.

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

• Notions: Stitch marker (m); 1 broomstick lace needle U.S. size 35 (19 mm); large-eye beading needle; size 8/0 “dyna-mites” seed beads, transparent multi iris, 1 box, 35 g (about 1,100 beads), available from Fire Mountain Gems.

• Gauge: Gauge is not critical for this project.

Pretty Pleats Skirt
Annie Modesitt

• Finished Size: 19 (23, 27, 32, 36, 40, 46)'' circumference at waist and 16½ (18¾, 20, 22¼, 24½, 25, 25)'' in length. Garment shown measures 27" and is modeled with 3" ease.

• Yarn: Trekking Pro Natura (75% wool, 25% bamboo; 460 yd [421 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #1540 aged cedar (dark gray; A), 2 balls; #1541 sage (B), 2 balls; #1600 camel (multi; C), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Skacel.

• Hook: Sizes E/4 (3.5 mm) and G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle; waste yarn.

• Gauge: 18 sts and 30 rows = 4" in sc with larger hook.

Curiously Easy Lacy Curtains
Doris Chan

• Finished Size: About 28" wide and 18" long with 1" high curtain-rod loops.

• Yarn: Red Heart Lustersheen (100% acrylic; 335 yd [306 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #0518 light mulberry, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Coats & Clark.

• Hook: Sizes G/6 (4 mm) and L/11 (8 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Curtain rods or long knitting needles for blocking.

• Gauge: 20 sts = 4" with smaller hook; 7 sts and 12 rows = 4" in sc with larger hook unblocked; 20 sts and 4 rows = 4" blocked.

Wedding Veil and Purse
Christina Marie Potter

• Finished Size: Purse: about 5" high and 6" long. Veil: variable.

• Yarn: Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet Thread, size 10 (100% cotton; 350 yd [320 m]): # 0210, antique white, 2 skeins for purse, 1 skein for veil. Thread distributed by Coats & Clark.

• Hook: Size 1.65 mm steel hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Purse: yarn needle; one 1" button; Veil: veil with comb attached or tulle by the yard for making a veil; yarn needle, sewing needle; sewing thread; 9 pearl beads.

• Gauge: 42 sts and 52 rows = 4" in sc.

Beaded Lace Garter
Melisa Darnieder

• Finished Size: Customizable (see Notes). Garter shown measures 21".

• Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Extra Fine Crochet Thread, size 30 (100% cotton; 500 yd [457 m]): #201 white, 1 ball. Thread distributed by Coats & Clark.

• Hook: Size 1.7 mm steel hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: 1 yd of 1⁄8" wide blue ribbon; 1 yd elastic cord up to 1⁄8" wide; sewing thread in matching color; sewing needle; seed beads.

• Gauge: Center section measures about 5⁄8" across.

Shape-Shifting Shawl
Tracy St. John

• Finished Size: About 16" wide and 72" long.

• Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Helen’s Lace undyed (50% silk, 50% wool; 1,250 yd [1,142 m]/4 oz [113 g]): natural, 2 hanks.

• Hook: Size 1.75 mm steel hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Fine-yarn needle; sharp embroidery needle; sixteen ½" buttons; 2 yd of 3⁄8" wide ribbon; matching sewing thread.

• Gauge: 2 patt rep and 13 rows = 3" in flower patt.

Summer Splash Dress
Simona Merchant-Dest

• Finished Size: 30 (34, 39, 42½, 46, 50, 54)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 35" and is modeled with 3" ease.

• Yarn: Filatura Di Crosa Brilla (58% viscose, 42% cotton; 120 yd [110 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #443 turquoise, 12 (13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20) skeins. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.

• Hook: Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Stitch markers (m); stitch holder; yarn needle.

• Gauge: 21 sts = 4" and 10 rows = 3" in gauge or V-st patt; 22 sts = 4" and 8 rows = 2½" in main patt.

Aragon Tunic
Robyn Chachula

• Finished Size: 42½ (46¾, 51, 55¼, 59½)" bust circumference to fit 35 (39, 43, 47, 51)" bust. Garment shown measures 42½" and is modeled with 10" ease.

• Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (80% cotton, 20% merino wool; 215 yd [197 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #CW900 Perry’s primrose (MC), 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) skeins and #CW610 nymph (CC), 2 skeins.

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

• Notions: Stitch markers (m); large-eye needle; rustproof pins; gentle wool wash; 33 (37, 41, 45, 49)" of coordinating 1¼" grosgrain ribbon; matching sewing thread; sewing needle; snap closure.

• Gauge: 20 sts = 4¼" and 12 rows = 4½" in jumping sh patt.

Seashell Tote
Elisa Cleveland

• Finished Size: 12" wide and 7½" tall unstretched.

• Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Dyed Cotton (100% cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/2½ oz [65 g]): #310 dark brown (MC ), 2 skeins; #301 light blue (CC ), 1 skein.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: Base = 12" diameter; 2 ch-5 sps and 5 rows = 2" for mesh body. Gauge is not critical for this project.

Beach Sarong
Ellen K. Gormley

• Finished Size: 35 (38½, 42, 45½, 49)" wide not including ties and 16" long. Garment shown measures 35" and is modeled with 1" negative ease.

• Yarn: Louet Euroflax (100% linen; 270 yd [247 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #48 aqua, 2 skeins.

• Hook: Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Stitch markers (m); stitch holders; yarn needle.

• Gauge: 16 sts and 8 rows = 4" after blocking.

Breezy Hat
Linda Permann

• Finished Size: 21" circumference to fit average woman’s head.

• Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton Ease (50% cotton, 50% acrylic; 207 yd [108 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #194 lime (A), #100 snow (B), #186 maize (C), #148 turquoise (D), #134 terracotta (E), and #195 azalea (F), 1 ball each. Note: To make hat in 1 color, use 1 ball of any color.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: First 2 rnds measure 3¼" in diameter.

Rainbow Rolls
Lisa Naskrent

• Finished Size: Crayon roll: about 4" tall and 16" long; hook roll: 9½" tall and 8" long.

• Yarn: Halcyon Yarn Casco Bay Sport (100% cotton; 425 yd [387 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #119 strawberry (A), #113 burnt orange (B), #236 lime green (C), #221 deep purple (D), #202 cream (E), #212 stone (G), #206 pink (H), #201 dark brown (J), #208 magenta (K), 1 minicone each.

• Hook: Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: 26 pony beads for crayon roll and 2 for hook roll (optional); stitch markers (m); yarn needle.

• Gauge: 26 sts and 20 rows = 4" in main body patt. Beg measuring rows with sl st row.

Orphan Scarf
Doris Chan

• Finished Size: 5½" wide and 72" long.

• Yarn: South West Trading Company TOFUtsies (50% superwash wool, 25% Soysilk fibers, 22.5% cotton, 2.5% chitin; 460 yd [425 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #916 tiger, 1 ball.

• Hook: Sizes G/6 (4 mm) and L/11 (8 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Gauge: 20 sts = 4" in sc with smaller hook; 7 sts and 12 rows = 4" in sc with larger hook unblocked; 20 sts and 4 rows = 4" in sc blocked.

Dolores
Béatrice Simon

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• Finished Size: 32 (35, 42)" bust circumference and 14 (15½, 17)" long. Garment shown measures 32" and is modeled with 1" negative ease.

• Yarn: Lana Grossa Cambio (70% cotton, 30% microfiber; 136 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #004 mauve, 3 balls. Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.

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

• Notions: 34 (37, 44)" black elastic 3⁄8"; yarn needle; ½" mother-of-pearl button in matching color.

• Gauge: 10 SMK and 8 rows= 4" in patt.

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