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Nora's Sweater
Pamela
Powers
Finished Size 38½
(42½, 46½, 50½, 54½)" bust
circumference. Sweater shown measures 42½",
modeled with plenty of positive ease.
Yarn Misti Alpaca Worsted (100% alpaca;
109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #8934 eggplant melange, 15 (16, 18,
19, 20) balls.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size
if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); 2 cable
needles (cn); stitch holder; tapestry needle; size H/8 (5
mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St
st; 24 sts and 26 rows = 4" in cable rib patt.
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Alpaca Pleats Jacket
Connie Chang Chinchio
Finished Size 31½
(34, 37½, 41½, 45½, 49½, 52½)"
bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 34", modeled
with zero ease.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50%
alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd [133 m]/50 g): #128 plum, 8 (8,
9, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular
(cir). Hems and pleats—size 3 (3.25 mm): 24"
cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct
gauge.
Notions Waste yarn; markers (m) in 2 colors;
stitch holders; tapestry needle; 5 hook-and-eye sets.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St
st on larger needle.
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Syrup
Pullover
Nicole W. Reeves
Finished Size 36½ (40½,
45, 49, 53½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown
measures 36½", modeled with 1–2"
positive ease.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Green Line Worsted
(100% organic merino; 210 yd [192 m]/113 g): courage (orange),
7 (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5
mm). Ribbing—size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry
needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St
st on larger needles; 17 sts and 48 rows = 4" in waffle
patt on larger needles.
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Alma's
Scarf
Mareike Sattler
Finished Size 13" wide and 86"
long, after blocking.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (70%
merino, 30% silk; 150 yd [135 m]/50 g): #300X topaz, 5 skeins.
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm):
24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary
to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions About 2 yd of smooth waste yarn;
size F/5 (4 mm) crochet hook; marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in large
chevron patt on larger needle.
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Aquitaine
Pullover
Deborah Newton
Finished Size 34¼ (37, 42¼,
45)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34¼",
modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Kumara (85% merino,
15% baby camel; 128 yd [117 m]/50 g): #5719 strawberry frappe,
8 (9, 11, 12) balls.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): 24" circular
(cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Size 8 (5
mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain
the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry
needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in textured
patt on larger needle; 19 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in lace
patt on larger needle. Rep Rnds 1–4 for patt.
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Braided
Riding Jacket
Coralie Meslin
Finished Size 33½ (36½,
39½, 42½, 44½, 47½)" bust
circumference, buttoned and including 2½" front
band. Jacket shown measures 36½", modeled with
1–2" positive ease.
Yarn Tahki Tweedy Alpaca (60% wool, 30%
baby alpaca, 7% acrylic, 3% viscose; 81 yd [74 m]/50 g):
#013 olive, 19 (21, 23, 24, 26, 28) skeins.
Needles Edging, sleeves, and upper body—size
10 (6 mm): 32" circular (cir). Peplum—size 9
(5.5 mm): 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary
to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); small amount
of waste yarn; stitch holder (optional); tapestry needle;
six ⅞" buttons (see Notes, page 62).
Gauge 15 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St
st on smaller needles; 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in rib
and bobble patt on smaller needles; 19 sts and 28 rows =
4" in wave cable patt on larger needles; 22 sts and
15 rows = 4" in wrapped st on larger needles; 34 (68)
sts of Front (Back) Cable from charts measure about 6¼
(12½)" wide on smaller needles; 68 rows of both
cable charts measure 12¼" high on smaller needles.
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Wave
and Dimple Kimono
Sharon Shoji
Finished Size 47½ (53½,
60)" bust circumference, to fit sizes 33–42 (39–48,
46–55)". Sweater shown measures 47½",
modeled on 34" actual bust.
Yarn Trendsetter Yarns Merino VIII (100%
superwash merino; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): #7440 dark teal, 17
(19, 23) balls.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 29–36"
circular (cir), depending on size. Adjust needle size if
necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn);
coil-less safety pins; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 26 rows = 4" in patt.
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Floating
Spiral Hat
Owen Biesel
Finished Size 24" brim circumference
Yarn Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed
(85% wool, 15% angora; 96 yd [88 m]/50 g): #8 green, 2 skeins.
Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular
(cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size
if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn);
tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St
st; 14 sts and 28 rows = 4" in 1×1 rib (stretched);
30 sts and 32 rows = 4" in cable patt.
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Düsseldorf Aran
Fiona Ellis
Finished Size 31½ (35½,
40, 44, 48½, 52½)" bust circumference.
Sweater shown measures 35½", modeled with 1½"
positive ease.
Yarn Zitron Gobi (40% merino, 30% camel,
30% alpaca; 88 yd [80 m]/50 g): #10 blue/gray, 13 (14, 15,
16, 18, 20) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): straight, 16"
circular (cir), and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle
size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); stitch holders;
markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St
st; 46 sts in cable panel patt for back and front measure
about 6½" wide; 24 sts in cable panel patt for
sleeves measure about 3¼" wide.
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Art
Lace Bag
Teva Durham
Finished Size Size 12" wide at top,
19" wide at bottom, and 13" tall.
Yarn Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Granite
(95% merino, 5% nylon; 55 yd [50 m]/50 g): #002 mahogany,
4 balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): 24" circular
(cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct
gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; 1
yd lining fabric; 2 purse handles; sewing needle and matching
thread.
Gauge 8 sts and 10 rows = 4" in patt.
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Deep
Texture Tunic
Melissa Wehrle
Finished Size 29¾ (32¾,
35, 39¼, 43¾, 48)" bust circumference.
Tunic shown measures 32¾", modeled with 1–2"
negative ease.
Yarn Elsebeth Lavold Calm Wool (40% wool,
30% camel, 30% alpaca; 82 yd [75 m]/50 g): #2 slate, 13
(14, 16, 18, 20, 22) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting
Fever.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 6 (4
mm): 16" and 24" or 29" circulars (cir) and
set of double-pointed (dpn). Ribbing—size 5 (3.75
mm): 24" or 29" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle
size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry
needle; two ¾" buttons.
Gauge 22 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in textured
rib patt on larger needle.
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Shredder
Pullover
Jennifer Hagan
Finished Size 41¼ (45¼,
47¼, 51, 55)" chest circumference. Sweater shown
measures 45¼".
Yarn Elann.com Peruvian Highland Chunky
(100% wool; 77 yd [70 m]/50 g): #616 redwood, 12 (14, 15,
16, 18) skeins.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): 16" and 24"
circulars (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m);
stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 21 rows = 4" in rib
patt, after blocking; 26 sts and 21 rows = 4" in cable
patt.
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Bells
of Ireland Cardigan
Courtney Kelley
Finished Size 38 (42, 46,
50)" bust circumference, buttoned. Capelet shown measures
38", modeled with a few inches of positive ease.
Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China Worsted
(65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 69
yd [63 m]/50 g): jade, 7 (8, 9, 11) skeins. Yarn distributed
by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24"
circulars (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 24" to 40" cir,
depending on size. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain
the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn);
stitch holders; three 1⅛" buttons; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St
st on larger needle; 21 sts of flower bobble chart = 4¼".
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Lacy
Ribbons
Rosemary (Romi) Hill
Finished Size 32½ (36½,
40½, 45¾, 49¾)" bust circumference.
Sweater shown measures 32½", modeled with some
negative ease.
Yarn ShibuiKnits Silk Cloud (60% mohair,
40% silk; 330 yd [302 m]/25 g): #SC229 mulberry, 4 (4, 4,
5, 5) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 16" and 24"
circulars (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn).
Size 6 (4 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary
to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry
needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in lacy
patt on larger needle, after blocking; 18 sts and 24 rnds
= 4" in opaque stripe patt with yarn doubled on larger
needle, after blocking.
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Half-Felted
Knapsack
Christina Moran
Finished Size 28" circumference and
17" tall.
Yarn Louet Clyde (95% wool, 5% silk; 82
yd [75 m]/50 g): #08 pink paradise (MC), 3 skeins.
Louet Bonnie (94% wool, 6% silk; 88 yd [81 m]/50 g): #08
pink paradise (CC), 3 skeins. (See Notes.)
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed
(dpn) and 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if
necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; marker (m); smooth
cotton waste yarn (or non-felting fiber).
Gauge 15 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St
st in the rnd with CC.
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Fiery
Ruche Scarf
Victoria Zygas
Finished Size 6¾" wide
and 60" long, not including tassels.
Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport Weight
(100% wool; 184 yd [168 m]/50 g): #308S sunburst gold (A),
#N17S French clay (B), #146S pomegranate (C), #N89S roasted
coffee (D), and #157S boysenberry (E), 1 ball each.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm), 5 (3.75 mm),
and 7 (4.5 mm): 60" circulars (cir). Adjust needle
size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; size
D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook; elastic thread.
Gauge 25 sts = 4" in 1×1 rib
on smallest needle; 27 sts = 4" in striped slip st
patt in a ruched gauge swatch; 24 rows = 2½"
in patt (8 rows striped slip st on smaller needles + 8 rows
St st on larger needles + 8 rows striped slip st on smaller
needles).
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"Paper"
Lanterns
Kristi Schueler
Finished Size Cylinder: 23" circumference
and 13" tall. Cube: Each square measures 10" ×
10". Ball: 22" circumference (about 11" tall).
All measurements after blocking.
Yarn Yarn Louet Euroflax Sportweight (100%
linen; 270 yd [247 m]/100 g): #63 rose, #01 champagne, and
#43 pewter, 1 skein each.
Needles Cylinder—size 7 (4.5 mm):
16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn).
Cube—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir and set of dpn.
Ball—size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and set of dpn.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; 8"
diameter cylinder paper lantern, shown in beige; 10"
cube paper lantern, shown in white; 8" round paper
lantern, shown in latte (see Lighting Kit for Lanterns).
Gauge 18 sts and 35 rnds = 5" in coun-terpane
patt; 18 sts = 4" and 12 rows = 3" in modified
Indian cross st; 18 sts and 16 rnds = 4" in seafoam
patt.
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Icelandic
Star
Sarah Hoadley
Finished
Size 32¼ (36½, 40¼, 44½,
48¼, 52½)" bust circumference, buttoned,
including 1" front bands. Cardigan shown measures 36½",
modeled with about 2" positive ease.
Yarn Reynolds Lite-Lopi (100% wool; 109
yd [100 m]/50 g): #1409 red (MC), 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9) balls;
#0426 gold heather, #1404 turquoise, and #0058 grey, 1 (1,
2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) each. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 8 (5
mm): 29" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn).
Ribbing—size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir and set of dpn.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry
needle; six ¾" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St
st on larger needle.
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Miss Michelle's Jacket
Kristin Roach
Finished Size 36¼ (37¾,
40, 46¼, 49½, 52¼)" bust circumference,
buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 37¾", modeled
with 3–4" positive ease.
Yarn Harrisville Designs New England Shetland
(100% wool; 217 yd [198 m]/50 g): #15 loden (teal; A), 3
(3, 4, 5, 6, 6) skeins; #42 camel (B), 3 (3, 4, 5, 6, 6)
skeins; #37 cocoa (C), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 3 (3.25
mm). Ribbing—size 1 (2.25 mm). Adjust needle size
if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry
needle; 11 hook-and-eye sets; sewing needle and thread to
match C.
Gauge 35 sts and 33 rows = 4" in charted
patt on larger needles.
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Hearts
and Flowers Cardigan
Judy Alexander
Finished Size 22½
(24, 26½, 28)" chest circumference, buttoned
(including ¾" front bands). Sweater shown measures
28", modeled on a five-year-old.
Yarn Cascade Yarns Heritage (75% superwash
merino, 25% nylon; 437 yd [400 m]/100 g): #5618 natural
(MC), 2 (2, 2, 3) skeins; #5617 fuchsia, #5611 yellow, #5612
green, #5613 pink, and #5614 lavender, 1 skein each.
Needles Body and sleeve—size 1½
(2.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed
(dpn). Bands—size 0 (2 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle
size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; five
(five, six, six) ⅜" buttons; sewing needle and thread
to match MC; smooth, contrasting waste yarn; sewing machine
for steek reinforcement (recommended).
Gauge 34 sts and 40 rows = 4" in solid-color
St st using larger needles; 31 sts and 39 rows = 4"
in colorwork patt on larger needles.
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Heritage
Cardigan
Sharon Shoji
Finished Size 35½ (36½,
40½, 43½, 47, 50)" bust circumference,
with fronts overlapped. Vest shown measures 35½".
Yarn Rowan Purelife British Sheep Breeds
(100% wool; 120 yd [110 m]/100 g): #950
Bluefaced Leicester (MC; natural), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls;
#954 steel gray Suffolk (CC1), #952 mid-brown Jacob (CC2),
and #951 Black Welsh (CC3, black), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed
by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16"
and 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary
to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers
or safety pins; size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry
needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 21 rows = 4" in solid-color
St st; 15 sts and 20 rows = 4" in Fair Isle patt.
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Aspinwall
Pullover
Susan Dittrich
Finished Size 42 (45½, 47¼,
49, 52¼)" chest circumference. Sweater shown
measures 42".
Yarn The Fibre Company Terra (40% baby
alpaca, 40% wool, 20% silk; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): slate (MC),
15 (18, 19, 20, 22) skeins; yarrow, indigo medium, olive
leaf, and iron, 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne
Woolens.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5
mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn).
Half brioche patt—size 6 (4 mm): 32" cir and
dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct
gauge.
Notions Markers (m); safety pin; tapestry
needle; 9" closed-ended zipper; sewing thread and needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St
st on larger needles; 18½ sts and 40 rows = 4"
in half brioche st, slightly stretched.
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Pointed
Kerchief
Lisa Shroyer
Finished Size 19" circumference;
to fit adult medium to large head; 8" deep from edge
of band to point of triangle.
Yarn Brown Sheep Lanaloft Worsted (100%
wool; 160 yd [147 m]/ 100 g): #LL33 manor gray, 1 ball.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle
size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); marker (m);
tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 12 rows = 2½"
in cable patt.
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Corseted
Necklet
Sandi Wiseheart
Finished Size 16" circumference and
51/2" tall, after blocking. Circumference can be slightly
adjusted with lacing.
Yarn Mission Falls 1824 Wool (100% superwash
merino; 85 yd [78 m]/50 g): #19 mist, 2 balls. Yarn distributed
by CNS Yarns.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size
if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; 1 yd ⅝"
wide velvet ribbon.
Gauge 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in garter
st and cable patt, after blocking.
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Rittenhouse
Scarf
Marilyn Murphy
Finished Size 8½" wide at
cabled ends and 40" long.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Rittenhouse Merino
5 Ply (100% merino; 241 yd [220 m]/100 g): #502 sapphire,
2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size
if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn for CO; cable needle
(cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge Gauge 31 sts and 22 rows = 4"
in 1×1 rib, unstretched.
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River Cowl
Kathleen Cubley
Finished Size 8" wide and 25"
circumference.
Yarn Karabella Boise (50% cashmere, 50%
merino; 163 yd [150 m]/ 50 g): #67 slate blue, 2 balls.
Needles 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if
necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; waste
yarn for CO; cable needle (cn); markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St
st.
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