Sunset Ruana
Sharon Falkner

• Finished Size: Back is 48" wide and 43" long; front panels are 22½" wide and 43" long each after blocking not including border.

• Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Limerick (100% superwash merino; 175 yd [160 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #31801 (multi), 15 balls. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarns.

• Hook: Size L/11 (8 mm) and M/13 (9 mm) Tunisian or standard hook without thumb grip. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle; rustproof pins; blocking wires (optional).

• Gauge: One entrelac square or 6 sts and 6 rows = 2¼" in tss.

Tatiana Pullover
Marlaina Bird

• Finished Sizes: 32½ (39, 45½, 52, 58½)" bust circumference, length measure 24½ (26, 29, 30½, 30½)". Garment shown measure 32½" with ½" negative ease.

• Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Mélange (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #804 cinnamon, 7 (9, 12, 14, 16) skeins.

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

• Notions: Stitch markers (m); yarn needle; 1½ yd ⅜" wide grosgrain ribbon; eight ¾" decorative buttons.

• Gauge: 1 st rep = 3¼" in lace patt; 1 row rep =3" in lace patt.

Twilight Duster
Doris Chan

• Finished Size: 37 (40, 43, 45, 48, 51)" and 35 (35, 35, 35, 35, 36½)" in length. Garment shown measures 37", shown with 3" ease.

• Yarn: Tahki Dove (44% extrafine merino, 44% alpaca, 12% nylon; 163 yd [150 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #006 grape (A), 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls; #004 olive, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.

• Hook: Sizes I/9 (5.5 mm) and F/5 (3.75 mm) for buttons. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Stitch markers (m); eight 1⅛" plastic bone rings.

• Gauge: 12 sts = 4"; 3 reps = 4" and 8 rows = 3" in spike-tr color patt; 13 sts and 12 rows = 4" in [FPhdc, BPdc] ribbing. Note: Weight of garment will cause gauge to stretch.

Katharine Vest
Dora Ohrenstein

• Finished Size: 35½ (40, 44½, 50, 54½)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 35½", modeled with 3½" ease.

• Yarn: Filatura di Crosa Aliseo, (75% wool, 15% alpaca, 10% acrylic; 87 yd [80 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #11 charcoal mix, 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.

• Hook: Sizes L/11 (8 mm) Tunisian crochet hook and H/8 (5 mm) regular crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Stitch marker (m); yarn needle.

• Gauge: 11 sts and 11 rows = 4" in tss.

Russell Sweater
Annette Petavy

• Finished Size: 27½ (29, 30, 38, 41, 44½)" chest circumference. Garment shown measures 41", modeled with 5" ease.

• Yarn: Lion Brand Superwash Merino (100% merino; 306 yd [280 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #108 denim, 3 (3, 4, 6, 6, 7) balls.

• Hook: Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

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

• Gauge: 19 sts = 4" in hdc blo with smaller hook; 16 rows = 5" in hdc blo with smaller hook, unstretched; 17 sts and 18 rows = 4" in sc fl o with larger hook, stretched.

Luna Sweater
Kim Guzman

• Finished Size: 33 (37, 41, 45½, 50, 54)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 33"; modeled with 1" ease.

• Yarn: Mission Falls 136 Merino Superwash (100% merino wool, 136 yd [124 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #019 mist, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 14) skeins. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.

• Hook: Sizes G/6 (4 mm) and F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Gauge: 16 sts and 19 rows = 4" in main body patt with larger hook, blocked. Note: Stitch gauge, especially at armhole, changes slightly after blocking due to weight of garment.

Frog Charming
Toni Rexroat

• Finished Size: About 21" tall with legs extended.

• Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed Cotton (100% organically grown cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/ 3½ oz [100 g]): #602 honeydew (A), 2 skeins; #613 ink (B), #614 drift (C), #636 jasper (D), and #638 dandelion (E), 1 skein each.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle; sewing needle and matching thread; corn-based or polyester stuffing.

• Gauge: 15 sts and 7 rows = 4" in dc.

Rose Diamonds Tunic
Judith L. Swartz

• Finished Size: 34 (38, 40, 44, 48)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 34", modeled with 0" ease.

• Yarn: Alpaca with a Twist Highlander (45% baby alpaca, 45% merino, 8% microfi ber, 2% viscose; 145 yd [133 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #2011 heather-in-bloom, 9 (9, 10, 11,12) skeins.

• Hook: Size K/10½ (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Removable st markers (m); yarn needle.

• Gauge: 13 sts and 16 rows = 4" in sc; 12 sts and 7 rows = 4" in dc.

Zoe Vest
Ellen K. Gormley

• Finished Size: 32 (36, 40, 44)" bust circumference, worn open. Garment shown measures 36", modeled with 2" ease.

• Yarn: South West Trading Co. Tranquility (70% wool, 30% bamboo; 142 yd [130 m]/3 oz [80 g]): #888 suave salmon (MC), 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins; #896 plum passion (CC), 1 skein.

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

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

• Gauge: 12 sts and 10 rows = 4" in patt, blocked.

Aubrey Jacket
Tram Nguyen

• Finished Size: 34 (361 /2, 39, 42, 47)" bust circumference. Garment shown measure 34"; modeled with 0" ease.

• Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Superwash Bulky (100% wool; 110 yd [101 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): sw188 golden bronze, 9 (9, 10, 10, 11) skeins.

• Hook: Size O (11 mm) Tunisian crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Stitch markers (m); five 1" shank buttons; yarn needle.

• Gauge: 11 sts and 9 rows = 4" in rib patt.

Arc de Triomphe Cardigan
Annette Petavy

• Finished Size: 30¾ (38¼, 46, 53¾, 61¼)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 30¾", modeled with 3" negative ease.

• Yarn: Elann.com Peruvian Quechua (65% alpaca, 35% Tencel; 122 yd [112 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #9160 saxony teal, 7 (10, 12, 14, 16) balls.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle; 36" of 2" wide satin ribbon; sewing needle and matching sewing thread.

• Gauge: 3 sh = 5¾" blocked; 12 rows = 5" blocked.

Katrina Shawl
Lisa Pflug

• Finished Size: 90" wide and 25" long.

• Yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% super kid mohair, 30% silk; 229 yd [210 m]/¾ oz [25 g];): #582 trance (medium blue, A), #597 jelly (green, B), #632 hurricane (dark blue, C), 4 skeins each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: Motif 1 = 3⅜" without ch-6 lps and 5" diagonal including ch-6 lps.

Candy Cloche
Linda Permann

• Finished Size: 26" circumference at brim to fit average woman’s head.

• Yarn: Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky (85% wool, 15% alpaca; 108 yd [100 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #26 periwinkle, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by WEBS.

• Hook: K/10½ (6.5 mm) hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Stitch marker (m); yarn needle; assorted colorful buttons; needle and thread.

• Gauge: 12 sts and 4 rows = 4" in sc.

Bubble Bag
Tracy St. John

• Finished Size: About 44" in circumference and 40" in length including straps before felting; about 30" circumference and 30" length including straps after felting.

• Yarn: Valley Yarns Berkshire (85% wool, 15% alpaca; 141 yd [130 m]/31 /2 oz [100 g]): #18 copper (MC), 5 skeins; #21 red purple (A), #33 olive (B), #13 light pink (C), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by WEBS.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle; lingerie bag or pillowcase for felting.

• Gauge: One dot motif measures about 8" square before felting. Gauge is not critical for this project.

Mischa Mittens
Danielle Kassner

• Finished Size: 10" long from cuff to fingertip and 7½" in circumference to fit Women’s size medium.

• Yarn: Schoeller and Stahl Fortissima Socka (75% wool, 25% nylon; 231 yd [211 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #1076 beige/cardinal twist (A), #1001 off white (B), #1070 brownish gray (C), #1044 sea blue (D), and #1003 red (E), 1 skein each. Artfelt Pencil Roving, #7490 lotta latte, 2 skeins. Yarn and roving distributed by Skacel.

• Hook: Size 3 mm. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.

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

• Gauge: 30 sts and 23 rows = 4" sc.

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Amelia Hat and Scarf
Elisa Cleveland

• Finished Size: Hat: 20 (22)" circumference, hat shown measures 20"; scarf: 42" long.

• Yarn: The Fibre Company Canopy Fingering (50% baby alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 200 yd [183 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): acai (MC) and fern (CC), 2 skeins each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.

• Hook: Sizes G/6 (4 mm) and H/8 (5 mm) (see Notes). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle; gentle wool wash.

• Gauge: Motif = 4¼" wide and 3¾" tall before blocking with smaller hook; motif = 4½" wide and 4" tall before blocking with larger hook.

Flip-Flop Floor Pillow
Brianna Mewborn

• Finished Size: 36" in diameter.

• Yarn: Red Heart Eco-Ways Bamboo Wool (55% bamboo, 45% wool; 87 yd [80 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #3365 cocoa (A), 15 skeins; #3525 peacock (B), 13 skeins; #3920 cayenne (C), 5 skeins. Yarn distributed by Coats & Clark.

• Hook: Size K/101 /2 (6.5 mm) Tunisian hook and regular K/101 /2 (6.5 mm) hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: One 36" round pillow insert; yarn needle.

• Gauge: 12 sts and 15 rows = 4" in tss.

Spring Fever Mittens
Julia Vaconsin

• Finished Size: small (medium, large) to fit child of 4–6 (child of 10–12, adult 16+) years.

• Yarn: Jamieson & Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight (125 yd [115 m]/¾ oz [25 g]): #133 (A, purple), 1 skein; #121 (B, yellow), 2 skeins; #9144 (salmon, C) and #118 (green, D), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Shetland Wool Brokers.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle; stitch marker (m) or waste yarn.

• Gauge: 19 sts and 17 rows = 4" in sc blo before felting.

Painted Turtle Afghan
Edie Eckman

• Finished Size: About 46" wide and 60" long.

• Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (100% superwash wool; 220 yd [201 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #841 medium green (MC), 10 balls; #850 light green (A) and #822 orange (B), 2 balls each.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: Rnds 1–7 = 6" from side to side; completed motif = about 10" from side to side.