Sera Lace Top
Doris Chan

• Finished Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36".

• Yarn Filatura Di Crosa Sera (84% wool, 11% viscose, 5% polyamide; 147 yd [135 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #40 silver grey, 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.

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

• Notions Removable stitch markers (m).

• Gauge 13 fsc = 4"; (shell, sc, ch 5, sc) 2 times in patt and 8 rows = 4".

• Skill Level Intermediate.

Loopy Scarf
Marty Miller

• Finished Size 4" wide and 72" long.

• Yarn Naturally Mist (80% super fine kid mohair, 20% nylon; 181 yd [166 m]/9/10 oz [25 g]): #600 white, 4 skeins. Yarn distributed by Fiber Trends.

• Hook Size K/10 1/2 (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions Yarn needle.

• Gauge 12 sts and 16 rows = about 4" in lp st patt with 2 strands of yarn held together.

• Skill Level Easy.

Hook & Weave Shrug
Jennifer Orr

• Finished Size One size fits most. Shrug measures 7" wide at cuff, 73" long.

• Yarn Alpaca With A Twist Highlander (45% baby alpaca, 45% super fine merino, 10% viscose; 145 yards [133 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): #2012 dark thistle (MC), 5 skeins; #2010 wild pansey (CC), 1 skein.

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

• Notions Yarn needle.

• Gauge 12 sts and 8 rows = 4" in patt.

• Skill Level Beginner.
  

Trellis Pullover
Elissa Sugishita

• Finished Size 36 (39, 42, 45)" bust circumference, loose fitting. Garment shown measures 39".

• Yarn Naturally Stella (100% bamboo; 191 yds [175 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #349 lavender, 9 (10, 11, 12) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fiber Trends.

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

• Notions Yarn needle.

• Gauge 20 sts and 12 rows = 4" in dc patt.

• Skill Level Easy.

Seaside Coat
Even Howard

• Finished Size 38 (40, 44)" bust circumference, buttoned. Coat is close fitting with 4" of ease. Garment shown measures 40".

• Yarn Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [173 m]/4 oz [113 g]): spruce (MC), 12 (12, 13) skeins. Brown Sheep Cotton Fine (80% cotton, 20% merino wool; 222 yd [203 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): CF-450 oriental jade (CC), 1 skein.

• Hook Sizes J/10 (6 mm) and B/1 (2.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions Rust/heat-proof pins; yarn needle; 1" buttons, 5; 1/2" buttons, 5; matching thread; sewing needle.

• Gauge 13 rows and 10 sts = 4" in sc with larger hook and MC before felting; 14 rows and 13 sts = 4" in sc with larger hook and MC after felting.

• Skill Level Intermediate.

Rosemary Sweater
Robyn Chachula

• Finished Size 31 (35, 39, 43, 47)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 35".

• Yarn Louet KidLin (53% kid mohair, 24% linen, 23% nylon; 120 yds [110 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #75 pumpkin patch, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.

• Hook Sizes I/9 (5.5 mm) and K/10 1/2 (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions Yarn needle.

• Gauge 14 Ldc and 8 rows = 4" with smaller hook.

• Skill Level Intermediate.
  

Broomstick Lace Capelet
Kate Pullen

• Finished Size 32–34 (36–38, 40–42)" around neck edge. Garment shown measures 36–38".

• Yarn Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% super kid mohair, 30% silk; 229 yd [210 m]/1 oz [25 g]): #577 elegance, 4 balls.

• Hook Sizes J/4 (2 mm) and E/9 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Needle Size 19 (15 mm) knitting needle.

• Gauge 4 1/2 eyes and 4 1/2 rows = 4".

• Skill Level Intermediate.
  

Boatneck Tunic
Dora Ohrenstein

• Finished Size 33 (39, 45, 51)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 39".

• Yarn GGH Maxima (100% merino; 120 yd [110 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #11 teal (A), 5 (5, 6, 6) balls; #13 aqua (B), #29 black (C), and #14 seafoam (D), 3 (4, 4, 5) balls each. Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.

• Hook Sizes H/8 (5 mm), G/6 (4 mm), and F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

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

• Gauge 8 sts = 3" in main body patt; 16 rows = 4" in main body patt.

• Skill Level Intermediate.
  

Come-and-Play Child’s Cardigan
Annette Petavy

• Finished Size 25 1/2 (27 1/2, 29 1/2, 30 1/2)" chest circumference, to fit 2 (4, 6, 8) years old. Garment shown measures 27 1/2".

• Yarn Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted (75% acrylic, 25% wool; 200 yds [183 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): #4045 blue (A), 1 (2, 2, 2) skeins; #0174 red (B), 1 (1, 2, 2) skeins; #0054 green (C), 1 (1, 2, 2) skeins.

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

• Notions Separating zipper, 12 (14, 16, 16)"; yarn needle; sewing needle; matching sewing thread.

• Gauge 16 sts and 16 rows = 4" in granite st with larger hook.

• Skill Level Easy.
  

Wool Bam Boo Cardigan
Kristen TenDyke

• Finished Size 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 34".

• Yarn Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo (50% wool, 50% bamboo; 118 yards [108 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #1648, denim blue, 14 (15, 17, 19, 21) balls.

• Hook Size G/6 (4 mm) 22" long flexible afghan (Tunisian) hook and size E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions Yarn needle; 1/2" buttons, 7; removable marker (m).

• Gauge 23 sts and 22 rows = 4" in Tunisian knit stitch on larger hook. The row gauge consists of forward pass and return pass counted as 1 row.

• Skill Level Intermediate.
  

Flower and Vines Bag
Melissa Mitchell

• Finished Size 16" wide across base, 9 1/2" wide across top opening, and 15" tall.

• Yarn Reynolds Soft Sea Worsted (100% wool; 77 yd [70 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #9213 light grey (MC), 6 skeins; #9321 plum (A), 2 skeins; #9652 olive green (B), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by JCA.

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

• Notions Yarn needle; purse handles, 8"; 1/2 yd fabric for lining (optional); magnetic snap closure (optional); sharp sewing needle and matching thread (optional).

• Gauge 13 sc and 15 rows = 4" with smaller hook.

• Skill Level Intermediate.
  

Simple Godet Skirt
Kathy Merrick

• Finished Size 30 (32 1/2, 34 1/2, 36 1/2, 38 1/2, 41)" at hip. Garment shown measures 32 1/2".

• Yarn Fiesta Yarns Socorro (82% wool, 18% nylon; 210 yd [190 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #27103 African violet (MC), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8) skeins; #24104 Alaska (CC) 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 3) skeins.

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

• Notions Yarn needle; 5/8" buttons, 3.

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

• Skill Level Intermediate.
  

Autumn Romance Pullover
Annette Petavy

• Finished Size 36 (38, 40 1/2, 43)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 36".

• Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yds [133 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #136 champagne, 10 (10, 11, 12) skeins.

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

• Notions Yarn needle.

• Gauge 10 sts = 6" and 10 rows = 4" in open V-st patt.

• Skill Level Intermediate.

Waffle Lattice Shawl
Elin Nybø

• Finished Size Before felting: About 68" wide and 96" long. After felting: About 48" wide and 68" long.

• Yarn Dale of Norway Heilo (100% new wool; 116 yd [100 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #4137 barn red (MC), 2 balls; #8972 dark olive (CC1); #9335 moss green (CC2); #9834 bronze (CC3), #9331 celery (CC4), 1 ball each.

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

• Gauge 19 1/2 ch = 4" before felting.

• Skill Level Beginner.
  

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Triangle Motif Cuff: A Challenge
Gwen Blakley Kinsler

• Finished Size About 3" high and 6" in circumference.

• Yarn Muench Verikeri (84% nylon, 16% polyester; 113 yd [103 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #4103 (A), #4107 (B), #4108 (C), #4111 (D), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.

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

• Notions Yarn needle; matching thread.

• Gauge Equilateral triangle = 3" across base; 5 dc = 1".

• Skill Level Intermediate.
  

Plaid Rug
Christina Marie Potter

Download the Plaid Rug Stitch Diagram (not in the print issue).
(File is Adobe/Acrobat Reader, 84KB)

• Finished Size 46" wide and 27" long.

• Yarn Halcyon Yarn Rug Wool (100% wool; 65 yds [59 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #188 brown (A), 9 skeins; #130 ivory (B) and #123 blue (C), 4 skeins each.

• Hook Size K/10 1/2 (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtainthe correct gauge.

• Gauge 10 sts and 11 rows = 4" in sc.

• Skill Level Easy.
  

Mesh Peplum Cardi-Blouse
Lily M. Chin

• Finished Size 36 (38, 40, 42, 44)" bust circumference, buttoned. Garment shown measures 38".

• Yarn Lily Chin Signature Collection Gramercy (100% superwash merino; 127 yd [116 m]/1 3/4 oz [50g]): # 6155 deep rose red, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.

• Hook Sizes G/6 (4 mm), H/8 (5 mm), and I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions 5/8" buttons, 11; removable st markers (m); yarn needle.

• Gauge 16 sc and 18 rows = 4", 16 dc and 10 rows = 4" using smallest hook, after steam-blocking.

• Skill Level Experienced.
  

Overlay Felted Tote
Jennifer Hagan

• Finished Size 13" wide, 12 3/4" tall, and 4 1/2" deep before felting; 13" wide, 11" tall, and 3 1/2" deep after felting. The overlay panel measures 12"x?32" after blocking.

• Yarn South West Trading Company Karaoke (50% Soysilk, 50% wool; 109 yd [100 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #292 tobacco (MC), 6 skeins. South West Trading Company Pure (100% Soysilk; 164 yd [150 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #078 saxony blue (CC), 2 skeins.

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

• Notions Yarn needle; removable stitch marker (m); blocking pins; matching embroidery floss; embroidery needle; 1 yd coordinating fabric for lining; magnet closure.

• Gauge 15 sts and 9 rows = 4" in dc with MC using larger hook before felting; French square = 3 3/4"x3 3/4" with CC using smaller hook before blocking; 4"x4" after blocking.

• Skill Level Intermediate.
  

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Easy Embroidered Belt
Christina Marie Potter

• Finished Size 3 1/2" wide. Length of belt is adjustable, based on desired waist circumference.

• Yarn Mission Falls 1824 Wool (100% superwash merino 85 yd [78 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #008 earth (MC), 2 skeins; #028 pistachio (CC), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.

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

• Notions Tapestry needle.

• Gauge 8 sts and 9 rows = 2" in sc back loop only (blo).

• Skill Level Beginner.
  
  

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Felted Hooded Vest
Jennifer L. Appleby

• Finished Size 35–36 (39 3/4–40 3/4, 45 1/4–46 1/4, 50 3/4–51 3/4)" bust circumference, with toggle buttoned. Size depends on the degree of felting. Vest shown measures 35".

• Yarn Reynolds Lite Lopi (100% virgin wool; 109 yd [100 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]): #1414 violet heather (A), 7 (8, 9, 9) skeins; #1411 sun yellow (B), 1 skein; #1406 spring green heather (C), 1 (2, 2, 2) skeins; #1409 garnet red heather (D), 1 skein.Yarns distributed by JCA.

• Hook Sizes J/10 (6.0 mm) and K/10 1/2 (6.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• Notions Yarn needle; 1 1/2" toggle button, 1; removable markers.

• Gauge Before felting: 11 dc and 7 rows = 4" in V-st pattern with smaller hook; after felting: 11 3/4 dc and 7 1/2 rows = 4" in V-st pattern with smaller hook.

• Skill Level Easy.

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Lace Skirt
Lily M. Chin

• Finished Size 24 3/4 (27, 29 1/4, 31 1/2, 33 3/4, 36)" at waist, 42 (45 1/2, 49, 52 1/2, 56, 59 1/2)" at hem, and 15" long (length is easily adjustable). Garment shown measures 29 1/4".

• Yarn Lily Chin Signature Collection Chelsea (30% merino,
  35% cotton, 35% acrylic; 191 yd [175 m]/13/4 oz [50g]; ):
  #5815 carnation, 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins. Yarn distributed by
  CNS Yarns.

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

• Notions Yarn needle.

• Gauge Work 1 full rep of fan shell lace patt, then Rows 1–3
  of patt once more: one fan shell with dc separating it = 21/4"
  steamed and hung; 4 rows of one fan shell lace patt rep = 1-1/2" steamed and hung.

• Skill Level Intermediate.