Midsummer Night’s Shawl
Lisa Naskrent

• Finished Size: About 70" wide and 35" tall.

• Yarn: Malabrigo Lace (100% baby merino; 470 yd [430 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #98 tuareg, 3 hanks.

• Hook: Size G/6 (4.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle; 4 stitch markers (m); scraps of yarn.

• Gauge: Before blocking, smooth out Rows 1–5 and measure with yarn relaxed naturally: 6¾" from corner to corner; 4" tall from center ring of Row 1 to center tip of Row 5. Gauge is not critical.

Agora Totes
Lisa Soutendijk

• Finished Sizes: Large tote 15" wide and 17" tall; small tote: 4" wide and 8" tall.

• Yarn: Lion Brand Cotton-Ease (50% cotton, 50% acrylic; 207 yd [188 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #195 azalea (A), #145 plum (B), and #112 berry (C), 2 skeins each.

• Hook: Sizes H/8 (5 mm) and I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: 4 stitch markers (m); yarn needle.

• Gauge: 16 sts and 16 rows = 4" in sc with larger hook.

Helena Jacket
Margaret Hubert

• Finished Size: 33 (35, 39, 43, 47, 51)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 35", modeled with 1" negative ease.

• Yarn: South West Trading Company Terra (50% cotton, 50% bamboo; 100 yd [110 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #436 rose quartz, 10 (11, 11, 12, 13, 13) balls.

• Hook: Sizes D/3 (3.25 mm) and E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Four ¾" buttons.

• Gauge: 1 pscl and 1 chevron = 4"; 9 rows = 4".

Marilyn Twin Set
Sarah Barbour

• Finished Size: Cardigan: 34 (37½, 41, 44¼, 47¾)" bust circumference; camisole: 30 (31¼, 34, 38¼, 41)" underbust circumference. Set shown: cardigan measures 34", modeled with 2" negative ease.

• Yarn: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Silkmo (70% kid mohair, 20% mulberry silk, 10% nylon; 794 yd [726 m]/3¾ oz [106 g]): rosebud (A); 1 skein.
  Blue Moon Fiber Arts Geisha (70% kid mohair, 20% mulberry silk, 10% nylon; 995 yd [910 m]/8 oz [226 g]): rosebud (B), 1 skein.

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

• Notions: Stitch markers (m); yarn needle; hooks and eyes; 2½–3½ yd grosgrain ribbon for lining straps and band; sewing needle and matching thread.

• Gauge Cardigan: 20½ sts and 8 rows = 4" in iris patt. Camisole: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in sc and 20½ sts and 10 rows = 4" in iris patt.

Puck Tunic
Maureen Basher

• Finished Size: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 34", modeled with 0" ease.

• Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fine (80% cotton, 20% merino; 222 yd [203 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): putty (MC), 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins; blue paradise (CC), 1 (1, 2, 2, 3) skeins.

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

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

• Gauge: 17 sts and 18 rows = 4" in pebble patt with smaller hook; 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in sc with smaller hook.

Fast and Fabulous: Bracelet
Sarah Read

• Finished Size: 6½" long and 2½" wide not including ribbon.

• Yarn: Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet Thread Size 10 (100% cotton; 350 yd [320 m]): #475 dusty rose or #480 delft blue, 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Coats & Clark.

• Hook: Size 1.65 mm steel crochet hook.

• Notions: About 12" of ¼" wide ribbon.

• Gauge: 19 sts and 10 rows = 2" in dc.

Elfin Tank
Laura Gebhardt

• Finished Size: 30½ (34½, 39, 43, 47½)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 34½", modeled with 2½" ease.

• Yarn: Patons Silk Bamboo (70% viscose from bamboo, 30% silk; 102 yd [93 m]/2.2 oz [65 g]): #85511 coral, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) balls.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle; 2 stitch markers (m) or scrap yarn.

• Gauge: 15 sts and 15½ rows = 4" in esc.

Cat Nap Mat
Laura Rintala

• Finished Size: 15½" wide and 11½" high.

• Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Chunky (80% acrylic, 20% wool; 153 yd [140 m]/5 oz [140 g]): #178 Nantucket (MC), 2 skeins; #186 amber (CC) 1 skein.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: 12 sts and 11½ rows = 4" in st patt.

The Chain Reaction Afghan Project
Finished size 12" by 12".
Yarn Washable Worsted-weight yarn.

Circles Squared
Kathy Merrick

• Yarn: About 175 yd [161 m]; cream (MC), blue (A), orange (B), purple (C), green (D).

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

• Gauge: 13 sts and 9 rows = 4" in hdc; first rnd of circles = 4" across.

Double Twist
Drew Emborsky

• Yarn: About 300 yd [275 m]; green.

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

• Gauge: 18 sts and 10 rows = 4" in st patt.

Framed Flower
Edie Eckman

• Yarn: About 150 yd [138 m]; blue (A), green (B), cream (C).

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

• Gauge: Rnds 1–5 = 4" square.
  

Making Links
Kristin Omdahl

• Yarn: About 100 yd [92 m]; purple.

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

• Gauge: Rnds 1–2 = 4" square.

Tunisian Cables
Angela Grabowski

• Yarn: About 200 yd [183 m]; orange.

• Hook: Sizes L (8 mm) Tunisian hook and J/10 (6 mm) standard hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Cable needle.

• Gauge: 6 sts and 7 rows = 2" in Tunisian knit st.

Noontide Tee
Deb Burger

• Finished Size: 32 (34, 38, 42, 46)" bust measurement. Garment shown measure 34", modeled with 2" negative ease.

• Yarn: Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy (34% hemp, 41% cotton, 25% modal; 153 yd [140 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #014 gold (A), 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) balls; #019 aqua (B), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle; 6 stitch markers (m); two 7/8–1" buttons.

• Gauge: 22 sts and 16 rows = 4" in either patt st.

Cool Wave Shawl
Sheryl Means

• Finished Size: 56" long at neck edge and 26" wide.

• Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Helen’s Lace (50% silk, 50% wool; 1,250 yd [1,142 m]/4 oz [66 g]): #209 beverly, 1 skein.

• Hook: Sizes G/6 (4 mm) Tunisian crochet hook and G/6 (4 mm) traditional crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. Gauge is not critical for this project.

• Gauge: 24 sts and 13 rows = 4" in lace patt.

Charlotte Skirt
Doris Chan

• Finished Size: 32 (35, 39, 42, 46, 49)" at waist and 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56)" at full hip. Garment shown measures 32", modeled with 0" ease.

• Yarn: Tahki Cotton Classic Lite (100% mercerized cotton; 146 yd [135 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #4995 deepest red, 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8) hanks.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: Note: All gauges are given unblocked. 14 sts = 4" in sc; 2 rep = 3¾" in shell patt of yoke; 8 rows = 4" in doily lace of body; 1 rep at Rnd 16 = 4"; 4 rows = 3½ " in tr (about 3¾" blocked).

Mirth Sweater
Annette Petavy

• Finished Size: 29½ (34, 38½, 43, 47½)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 34", modeled with 2" negative ease.

• Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Dyed (100% organically grown cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/2¼ oz [65 g]): #313 basil, 5 (5, 6, 8, 9) skeins.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle; 4 stitch markers (m).

• Gauge: 4 st reps = 4¼" and 8 rows = 3½" in lace patt, blocked; 4 st reps = 4½" and 10 rows = 3½" in cluster patt, blocked.

Cowslip Skirt
Bonnie Paul

• Finished Size: 36 (41, 46½, 51½, 57)" hip circumference and 24" in length. Skirt shown measure 36", modeled with 0" ease.

• Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (70% wool, 30% silk; 150 yd [135 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #3068 citric, 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.

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

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

• Gauge: 16 fsc = 4"; 4 sh-1 and 6 rows = 4".

Forest Reflections Shawl
Elisa Cleveland

• Finished Size: About 59" wide and 31" long at center point.

• Yarn: Halcyon Yarn Satin Bamboo (100% bamboo; 200 yd [182 m]/3 oz [85 g]): #018/B2042 deep turk, 3 mini-cones.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: Rows 1–6 = 3" long and 5" wide in openwork patt.

Summer’s Day Placemats
Kim Guzman

• Finished Size: About 11" tall and 18" wide.

• Yarn: Louet MerLin Fine/Sport Weight (60% linen, 40% merino; 250 yd [229 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #01 champagne (A), 3 hanks; #65 golden rod (B), #47 terra-cotta (C), #64 dusty rose (D), 1 hank each. Note: Makes 4 placemats.

• Hook: Sizes F/5 (3.75 mm) double-ended crochet hook and E/4 (3.5 mm) regular crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Gauge: 21 sts and 21 rows = 4" in st patt, blocked.

Moth Wings Shrug
Mimi Alelis

• Finished Size: 31 (33, 36, 39, 41, 44)" bust circumference. Shrug shown measures 33", modeled with 1" ease.

• Yarn: Nazli Gelin Garden (100% mercerized Egyptian giza cotton; 308 yd [282 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #700-23 teal, 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarns.

• Hook: Size 4 (2 mm), 2 (2.25 mm), or 1 (2.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: 2 × 2 motifs square = 4¼" with smallest hook, 4½" with medium hook, and 4¾" with largest hook.

Lodestar Tunic
Natasha Robarge

• Finished Size: 31 (34, 38, 41, 45)" bust measurement. Garment shown measures 34", modeled with 2" ease.

• Yarn: Elann.com Lara (100% cotton; 138 yd [127 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #335 algiers teal (A), 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls; #246 burnished tangerine (B), 1 (1, 2, 2, 3) balls; #336 purple heart (C), 1 ball.

• Hook: Sizes 1 (2.75 mm) and 0 (3.25 mm) steel hooks. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

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

• Gauge: Motif = 3 3/8" × 3 3/8"; patt 1 rep = 1 1/8" wide and 1" high. Patt 2 rep = 1 1/3" wide and 1 1/8" high.

Peaseblossom Tunic
Kristin Omdahl

• Finished Size: 34 (37½, 41, 47½, 51)" bust circumference and 29 (29, 31, 31, 33½)" in length. Garment shown measures 34", modeled with 2" negative ease.

• Yarn: Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk (80% alpaca, 20% silk; 1,736 yd [1,587 m]/8 oz [227 g]): #08 forest, 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) cones. Yarn distributed by WEBS.

• Hook: Size D/3 (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Removable stitch marker (m).

• Gauge: 1 patt rep = 2" wide and 2¼ " tall, after blocking.

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Moonglow Vee
Mari Lynn Patrick

• Finished Size: 34 (42)" bust measurement. Garment shown measures 34" and is modeled with 0" ease.

• Yarn: Red Heart Luster Sheen (100% acrylic; 335 yd [306 m]; 4 oz [113 g]; ): #0332 tan (A), 3 (5) skeins; #007 vanilla (B) and #0805 natural (C), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Coats & Clark.

• Hook: Size D/3 (3 mm) crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Stitch markers (m).

• Gauge: 3 arches and 13 rows = 4" in arch patt.

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