Crimson Cape
Rhonda Davis

• Finished Size: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)" bust circumference and 26 (27, 27, 28, 28)" in length (not including collar). Garment shown measures 34".

• Yarn: Lion Brand LB Collection Superwash Merino (100% superwash merino; 306 yd [280 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #486–114 cayenne, 6 (6, 7, 8, 8) balls.

• Hook: Sizes I/9 (5.5 mm) and K/10 ½ (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: St markers (m); yarn needle; twelve 1 ⅜" buttons; small piece of ½" wide grosgrain ribbon; one size 4 sew-on snap; sewing needle and matching thread.

• Gauge: 19 sts and 18 rows = 4" in st patt with larger hook after blocking.

Cactus Flower Scarf
Edie Eckman

• Finished Size: About 5" wide and 46" long.

• Yarn: Shibui Knits Sock (100% superwash merino; 191 yd [175 m]/ 1 ¾ oz [50 g]): #1395 honey (A), #1765 blossom (B), 2 skeins each.

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

• Notions: Stitch holder.

• Gauge: Rnds 1–6 of motif = 5".

Mesa Pullover
Lily M. Chin

• Finished Size: 36 (38½, 40¾, 43¼, 45½)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 38½".

• Yarn: Louet MerLin Sport (60% linen, 40%, merino; 250 yd [229 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #01 champagne (A) and #44 sandalwood (B), 3 skeins each.

• Hook: Sizes H/8 (5 mm) double-ended hook and F/5 (3.75 mm) regular hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: St markers (m).

• Gauge: 20 sts = 4" and 19 rows = 5" in tss, after blocking.

Riverstone Cardigan
Mandy Moore

• Finished Size: 32 (35½, 40, 43½, 48, 51½, 56)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 32" modeled with 2" negative ease.

• Yarn: Cascade 220 Heathers (100% Peruvian highland wool; 220 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #4010 straw (MC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins.
  Cascade 220 Tweed (90% Peruvian highland wool, 10% Donegal tweed [9% acrylic, 1% viscose]; 220 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #7617 charcoal tweed (CC1), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3) skeins.
  Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian highland wool; 220 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #8509 light gray (CC2), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins.

• Hook: Sizes G/6 (4 mm) and I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Needle: Size 7 (4.5 mm) 16" or 24" circular knitting needle (optional).

• Notions: St markers (m); tapestry needle; two ¾" shank buttons; ⅝" flat button.

• Gauge: 18 sts and 18 rows = 4" with larger hook in seed st patt.

Chile Pepper Duffel
Judith L. Swartz

• Finished Size: About 16" high × 10" diameter × 12" wide (when laid flat).

• Yarn: Red Heart Sport (100% acrylic; 279 yd [255 m]/3 oz [85 g]): #3369 cocoa (MC), 2 skeins; #3301 latte (A), and #3290 brick (B), 1 skein each.
  Yarn distributed by Coats & Clark.

• Hook: Sizes F/5 (3.75 mm) and H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle; safety pins for holding pieces tog while sewing; ½ yd calico fabric for lining; matching thread; handsewing needle; straight pins.

• Gauge: 19 sts and 20 rows = 4" in sc, 18 sts and 8 rows = 4" in dc with smaller hook.

Aspenglow Jacket
Hannah Cuviello

• Finished Size: 34 (37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55)" bust circumference, buttoned. Garment shown measures 37", modeled with 3" ease.

• Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted (100% superwash merino; 225 yd [206 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #710 robot overlord (A), 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins; #8 harvest (B), 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins.

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

• Notions: Locking st markers (m); yarn needle; five 1½–2½" buttons; two 1" matching buttons for cuffs.

• Gauge: 16 sts and 16 rows = 4" in tss with smaller hook; 14 sts and 17 rows = 4" in tks with larger hook.

Red Rocks Wrap
Tracie Barrett

• Finished Size: Size 36 (40, 42, 48, 52)" bust circumference, buttoned. Garment shown measures 36", modeled with 2" ease.

• Yarn: Zitron Noblesse (70% merino, 30% silk; 165 yd [151 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #02 mauve, 5 (6, 6, 6, 6) balls.
  Yarn distributed by Skacel.

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

• Notions: Stitch markers (m); six 1" buttons, yarn needle.

• Gauge: 13 sts and 12 rows = 4" in tss with Tunisian hook.

Belcarra Cardigan
Robyn Chachula

• Finished Size: 33 (36, 40½, 43½, 46½)" bust circumference to fit 32 (34, 37, 40, 43)" bust. Garment shown measures 36".

• Yarn: Fibre Company Road to China Light (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 159 yd [145 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): malachite, 10 (10, 12, 13, 14) balls.
  Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle; blocking pins; spray bottle.

• Gauge: 20 sts and 14 rows = 3¾" by 4¼" in wallpaper cluster st.

Shimmer Cardigan
Dora Ohrenstein

• Finished Size: 36 (39¼, 42½, 45¼, 48)" bust circumference.

• Yarn: Trendsetter Yarns Dune (45% mohair, 25% acrylic, 20% viscose, 6% new wool, 4% polyester; 87 yd [77 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #132 rust metal, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) balls.

• Hook: Size L/11 (8 mm) Tunisian crochet hook about 18" long; size L/11 (8 mm) regular crochet hook; size K/10½ (6.5 mm) regular crochet hook.

• Notions: 2 buttons about 1" in diameter; 2 smaller buttons for backing with same number of holes as larger buttons.

• Gauge: 10 sts and 9 rows = 4" in tss.

Frosted Windowpane Pullover
Kimberly K. McAlindin

• Finished Size: Size 32½ (35½, 38, 40½, 43½)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 35½".

• Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (70% merino, 30% silk; 150 yd [135 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #3019 dove, 10 (11, 12, 14, 15) skeins.
  Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.

• Hook: Sizes E/4 (3.5 mm) and K/101/2 (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

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

• Gauge: 24 sts and 13 rows = 4" in honeycomb patt with smaller hook; 14 sts and 16 rows = 4" in shallow sc with larger hook.

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

Circles Around
Julie Yeager

• Yarn: Washable worsted-weight yarn: dark orange (A), 12 yd; light orange (B), 11 yd; cream (C), 20 yd; purple (D), 64 yd.

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

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

• Gauge: First 3 rnds = 4½" across.

Woven Threads
April Garwood

• Yarn: Washable worsted-weight yarn: 14 yd each of purple (A), light green (B), orange (C), red (D), white (E), and 45 yd blue (F).

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

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

• Gauge: Each strip = 10" long, 1¾" wide.

ZigZag
Judith Bailey

• Yarn: Washable worsted-weight yarn; orange (A), 26 yd; yellow (B), 24 yd; green (C), 24 yd; blue (D), 12 yd; white (E), 30 yd; purple (F), 12 yd.

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

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

• Gauge: 15 sts = 4" and 10 rows = 3½" in patt with smaller hook.
  

Circle Star
Julie Yeager

• Yarn: Washable worsted-weight yarn: purple (A), 23 yd; dusty green (B), 23 yd; white (C), 18 yd; aqua (D), 35 yd.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: First 3 rnds = 4" across.

Intertwining Loops
Victoria Hewerdine Thornton

• Yarn: Washable worsted-weight yarn: aqua (A) 1½ yd; light green (B) 25 yd; cream (C) 56 yd.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle.

• Gauge: First 4 rnds = 4½" across.

Bristlecone Pullover
Robyn Chachula

• Finished Size: 40 (44, 48, 52½, 56¾)" chest circumference to fit 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)". Garment shown measures 48", modeled with 6" of ease.

• Yarn: Mission Falls 136 Merino Superwash (100% superwash merino; 136 yd [124 m]/
  1¾ oz [50 g]): #663 spice (MC), 15 (16, 17, 19, 22) balls; #007 cocoa (CC), 2 balls.
  Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.

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

• Notions: 2 st markers (m); blocking pins; 12" separating sport zipper; matching sewing thread and needle.

• Gauge: 19 hdc = 4" and 14 rows = 4.5" in waffle st patt.

Big Thompson Vest
Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby

• Finished Size: 34 (38, 42, 46)" chest circumference, intended to be worn with 2" ease. Garment shown measures 42".

• Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Taria Tweed (40% merino, 30% llama, 30% silk; 135 yd [123 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #2759, 6 (7, 7, 8) skeins.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle; sewing needle; matching thread; dual separating zipper.

• Gauge: 10 sts and 6 rows = 4" in patt st.

Spring Creek Jumper
April Garwood

• Finished Size: 2 (4, 6, 8, 10) to fit 22½ (24½, 26¼, 27¼, 29¼)" chest circumference. Garment shown measures 26¼".

• Yarn: Debbie Macomber Blossom Street Collection Rosebud (100% superwash extra fine merino; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #503 lilac (MC), 4 (5, 6, 8, 9) skeins; #504, petunia (CC), 1 skein.
  Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.

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

• Notions: One ⅝" button.

• Gauge: 17 sts and 13 rows = 4" in hdc after blocking.

River Crossing Mitts
Theresa Thomas

• Finished Size: Men’s S (M, L) to fit 6¼ (6¾, 7¼)" cuff circumference; 2¾ (3, 3)" cuff length; 8 (8½, 9)" hand circumference; 5 (5½, 6)" hand length.

• Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (55% merino, 33% microfiber, 12% cashmere; 98 yd [90 m]/ 1 ¾ oz [50 g]): #9 silver gray, 4 balls.
  Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.

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

• Notions: Removable stitch markers (m); straight pins; yarn needle.

• Gauge: 26 sts and 14 rows = 4" in post st rib patt with smaller hook.

Pinebark Hood
Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby

• Finished Size Height: 17", depth: 12", circumference of face opening: 31".

• Yarn: Tahki Dove (44% extrafine merino, 44% alpaca, 12% nylon; 163 yd [150 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #008 slate, 4 balls.

• Hook: Size 4.25 mm. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: Yarn needle; sewing needle and matching thread; four 1" buttons.

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

Twisting Vines Scarf
Lisa Naskrent

• Finished Size: About 7¼" wide and 45" long.

• Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Sport Weight (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #518 scarlet, 5 hanks.

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

• Gauge: 29 sts = 7¼"; 17 rows = 4" in patt.

Ripple Gloves
Kate Bird

• Finished Size: 6½ (7, 7½)" palm circumference above thumb and 10 (10½ , 11)" long.

• Yarn: Rowan Cashsoft 4 ply (57% extrafine merino, 33% acrylic microfiber, 10% cashmere; 175 yd [160 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #431 deep (navy blue), 2 balls.
  Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

• Hook: Sizes 2 mm, 2.5 mm, and 3 mm steel hooks. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

• Notions: 8 st markers (m) labeled A–H; yarn needle.

• Gauge: 26 sts and 14 rows = 4" in dc with smallest hook.

Comfort Slippers
Sarah Read

• Finished Size: Based on individual measurements. Sample shown is size women’s small.

• Yarn: Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Superwash Worsted (100% wool; 200 yd [183 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #93 ocean sky (blue; A), 2 skeins; #16 sea foam (pale green; B), #52 emerald city (green; C), #13 corn silk (yellow; D), #43 romantic ruby (red; E), 1 skein each.

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

• Notions: Stitch markers (m); yarn needle; Clover Hana-Ami Flower Loom (optional).

• Gauge: 18 sts and 20 rows = 4" in sc.

Fast and Fabulous: e-Reader Cover
Eva Mergen

• Finished Size: Smaller size 7½" x 4¾", Larger size 8 ½" x 5 ¾". Intended to fit Sony Reader Pocket (Touch/Daily, Barnes and Noble Nook, smaller Kindle).

• Yarn: South West Trading Company Karaoke (50% Soy Silk, 50% wool; 109 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #288 mermaid (MC), 1 skein; #312 peace (CC), 1 skein.

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

• Notions: One stitch marker (m); large-eye yarn needle; one ⅞" button with needle and thread/floss for sewing it on.

• Gauge: 18 sts and 9 rows = 4" in st patt.

Blueberry Cobbler Mittens
Toni Rexroat

• Finished Size: 6 (9, 9½)" hand circumference and 9 (11½, 12¼)" in length to fit women's small (medium, large). Sample shown measures 9".

• Yarn: Halcyon Victorian 2-ply Wool (100% wool; 325 yd [298 m]/3½ [100 g]): light blue (A), dark blue (B), and yellow (C), one skein each.

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

• Notions: Yarn needle; st marker (m).

• Gauge: 17 sts and 14 rows =4" in tss.

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