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Facing Lilies Stole
Nancy Bush
Finished Size 29" wide and 68" long, after blocking.
Yarn Wooly West Horizons (100% wool; 525 yd [480 m]/50 g): natural, 2 skeins.
Needles Center—size 3 (3.25 mm): 10" straight (bamboo or wood recommended). Lace edge—size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" circular (cir; bamboo or wood recommended). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m; 3 in one color and 1 different); tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; 4 yd cotton waste yarn.
Gauge 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st, before blocking.
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Handkerchief Tee
Jenna Hurry
Finished Size 33 (36½, 40½, 44, 47½, 51)" sbust circumference. Top shown measures 36½", modeled with 2–3" positive ease.
Yarn Debbie Bliss Prima (80% bamboo, 20% merino; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #22 berry, 9 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Front and back—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Skirt—size 8 (5 mm): 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m) in 2 colors; stitch holders; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle; 12 (12, 14, 12, 14, 14) size ⅝" buttons.
Gauge 4 reps of lace patt = 7¼" wide and 7" tall on smaller needle after wet-blocking.
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Double V Cardigan
Melissa Wehrle
Finished Size 29½ (33½, 37, 41, 45, 49)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 37", modeled with a couple inches of positive ease.
Yarn Zitron Savanna (60% cotton, 20% linen, 20% rayon; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #20 sunflower, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) or straight. Ribbing—size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; five ⅝" buttons, sewing needle and matching thread; 25" elastic ⅜" wide (optional for sleeves).
Gauge 23 sts and 28 rows = 4" in lace rib on larger needles; 26 sts and 32 rows = 4" in k2, p1 rib on smaller needles.
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Chevron Market Bag
Kristen TenDyke
Finished Size 28" circumference and 15" tall, not including strap.
Yarn Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Cotton (100% mercerized cotton; 93 yd [84 m]/50 g): #24 ivory, 7 balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
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Spring Twilight Pullover
Faina Goberstein
Finished Size 33¾ (38¼, 42¾, 47, 51½, 56)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 33¾", modeled with zero ease.
Yarn Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% super kid mohair, 30% silk; 229 yd [209 m]/25 g): #600 dewberry (MC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) balls; #641 blackcurrant (CC), 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) ball(s). Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Cast-on—size 10 (6 mm): 24" circular (cir). Body and collar—size 8 (5 mm): 24–32" cir, depending on size. Waist—sizes 7 (4.5 mm): 24–32" cir and 6 (4 mm): 24–32" cir. Sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st on size 8 needle; 19 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in St st on size 7 needle; 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st on smallest needle.
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Rose Window Beret
Anne Kuo Lukito
Finished Size 18" brim circumference and 10" diameter at widest point.
Yarn Reynolds Rise & Shine (50% mercerized cotton, 50% unmercerized cotton; 106 yd [97 m]/50 g): #9265 yellow, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.
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Seaweed Cardigan
Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Finished Size 34½ (37½, 40½, 43½, 46½, 49½, 52½)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 40½", modeled with a few inches positive ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Allegoro (70% organic cotton, 30% linen; 152 yd [139 m]/50 g): #5657 della robia blue, 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8) balls.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 30 rows = 4" in wavy lace patt.
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Aran Necklace Camisole
Caroline Bautista
Finished Size 32¼ (34½, 37½, 40, 43¼, 45½)" bust circumference. Camisole shown measures 32¼ ", modeled with 1–2" negative ease.
Yarn Berroco NaturLin (45% linen, 55% rayon; 115 yd [106 m]/50 g): #6303 oats, 4 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins.
Needles Yoke and straps—size 4 (3.5 mm): straight. Body—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); removable markers or waste yarn; stitch markers; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 40 sts and 32 rows/rnds = 4" in right- and left-yoke cable patts on smaller needles; 21 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.
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Braided Hood Tunic
Carol Feller
Finished Size 32¼ (37, 40¾, 45½, 49¼, 54)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 37", modeled with about 3" positive ease.
Yarn Spud & Chloë Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yd [146 m]/100 g): #7506 toast, 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas.
Needles Body and hood—size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Edging—size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 25 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needle; 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in seed st on smaller needles; 14 sts of Left Open Cable, Right Open Cable, and Center Cable charts measure 2¼" wide on larger needle.
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Yggdrasil Afghan
Lisa D. Jacobs
Finished Size 38 (58, 74)" square. Blanket shown measures 74" square.
Yarn Lion Brand Nature’s Choice Organic Cotton (100% organic cotton; 103 yd [94 m]/85 g): #124 pecan, 9 (22, 37) skeins.
Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16", 24", and two 47" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; removable markers or safety pins; tapestry needle.
Gauge 13 sts and 17 rnds = 4" in St st; 22 sts and 211/2 rows = 4" in patt from Large Braid chart; 26–30 sts and 36 rows in patt from Leaf Braid chart measure 6" wide and 8" high; 91 sts along each side of center square measure about 30" wide after being joined to border.
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Lattice and Hollow Cardigan
Kim Hamlin
Finished Size 38½ (42¼, 46, 47¼)" chest circumference. Cardigan shown measures 42¼".
Yarn Naturally Harmony 10 Ply (100% merino; 116 yd [106 m]/50 g): #803 brown (MC), 14 (14, 17, 18) skeins; #801 natural (CC), 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Trendsetter Yarns.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16", 32", and 40" circulars (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 14 (14, 16, 16) 1¼ " buttons. There are 7 (7, 8, 8) buttons per side; make RS and WS buttons match or use two different sets.
Gauge 19 sts and 38 rows = 4" in diamond st; 16 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st.
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Transverse Cardigan
Ann Weaver
Finished Size 32½ (36, 41, 45, 49½, 53½)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn Brown Sheep Serendipity Tweed (60% cotton, 40% wool; 210 yd [192 m]/100 g): #ST84 Nebraska wheat (light brown), 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins.
Needles Sleeve cuffs—size 10 (6 mm). Sleeves and body—size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holder or waste yarn; tapestry needle; two 1⅜" buttons; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle.
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Audrey's Cardigan
Andrea Pomerantz
Finished Size 31 (35, 39, 43, 46, 50)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 35", modeled with about 1" positive ease.
Yarn Trendsetter Super Kid Seta (70% super kid mohair, 30% seta silk; 230 yd [212 m]/25 g): #1006 blush, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): two 32" circulars (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); smooth waste yarn; tapestry needle; 3 yd of 1¼ " wide ribbon; liquid fray-check solution or clear nail polish.
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st; 20 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Swiss dot patt.
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Ringlet Tank
Connie Chang Chinchio
Finished Size 31½ (34, 38, 41½, 45, 48½, 52½ )" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34", modeled with zero ease.
Yarn Reynolds Saucy Sport (100% cotton; 123 yd [113 m]/50 g): #558 green, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) balls. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; stitch holders; cable needle (cn); markers (m); one ⅜" button.
Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st.
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Jellyfish Bag
Meghan Jones
Finished Size 10" wide at top and 14" tall, excluding strap.
Yarn Knit One, Crochet Too Ty-Dy (100% cotton; 196 yd [179 m]/100 g): #672 blue pansy, 5 skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 3 (3.25 mm): 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Thin, smooth yarn or crochet cotton for lifeline; tapestry needle; 7" zipper; sewing thread; sewing needle; woven lining fabric: ½ yd of 60" wide or ¾ yd of 42" wide.
Gauge 20 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.
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Betty's Tee
Tram Nguyen
Finished Size 29¾ (33¼, 36, 39½, 42½, 46)" bust circumference. Top shown measures 33¼", modeled with some negative ease.
Yarn Rowan Summer Tweed (70% silk, 30% cotton; 118 yd [108 m]/50 g): #549 harbour (blue-green), 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st.
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Tissue Cardigan
Deborah Newton
Finished Size 34½ (39, 43, 47, 51)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 39", modeled with some positive ease.
Yarn Misti Alpaca Lace (100% alpaca; 437 yd [400 m]/50 g): #NT304 natural dark tan, 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) balls.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 9 (5.5 mm) 24" circular (cir). Pick-up and trim—size 8 (5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers or waste yarn; five ⅝" buttons; tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle with yarn doubled.
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Mona's Jacket
Mags Kandis
Finished Size 35¼ (38¾, 42, 45½, 48¾, 52¼)" bust circumference, with fronts overlapping and buttoned. Jacket shown measures 38¾ ", modeled with several inches positive ease.
Yarn Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Granite (95% merino, 5% nylon; 55 yd [50 m]/50 g): #003 ash, 11 (12, 13, 13, 14, 15) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 13 (9 mm): 29" and two 16" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook; three 18 mm snaps; sewing needle; matching thread; three 2" buttons (if you choose not to crochet buttons).
Gauge 9½ sts and 17 rows = 4" in ridge patt; 9½ sts and 13 rows = 4" in St st.
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Hopscotch Jumper
Liz Nields
Finished Size 9¼ (9¾, 10¾, 10¾, 11¼, 11¾)" wide across upper back, to fit chest sizes 21 (23, 26, 26, 28, 30)". Jumper shown measures 11¼", modeled on a three-year-old.
Yarn Tahki Cotton Classic (100% mercerized cotton; 108 yd [99 m]/50 g): #3528 light bright yellow, 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm), 5 (3.75 mm), and 1 (2.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 25 rows = 4" in lace patt on largest needles, after blocking; 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on largest needles.
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Wasabi Peas Socks
Amy Palmer
Finished Size 8½" foot circumference and 9¼" long from back of heel to tip of toe, to fit U.S. women’s shoe size 8. Length of foot is adjustable.
Yarn ShibuiKnits Sock (100% superwash merino; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g): #S7495 wasabi, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 1½ (2.5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Size 2 (2.75 mm): 40" circular (cir; see Notes). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook; smooth, contrasting waste yarn for CO; markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 22 rnds = 2" in St st on larger needles.
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Corona Camisole
Kristen TenDyke
Finished Size 46¼ (50½, 54½, 58¾, 63, 67¼, 71½ )" bust circumference, to fit 30¾ (33¼, 36, 38½, 41¼, 43¾, 46¼)" actual bust (see Notes). Tank shown measures 50½ ", modeled on 34" actual bust.
Yarn Kolláge Yarns Corntastic (100% corn; 105 yd [96 m]/50 g): #6515 copper, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Body—size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Lower edge—size 2 (2.75 mm): 24" cir. Straps and pleats—size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); two ¾" metal rings; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 19 sts and 52 rows = 4" in garter st on smaller needle.
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