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14 Szechuan Sweater Robyn Chachula 64 Pink Lady Scarf Lisa Kugler
A slim sweater with an Asian feel is great dressed up or with jeans. A lacy pattern with a one-row repeat works up with ease.
65 Orchard Mitts Chelsea Norquay
20 Veronica Sweater Sarah Barbour Fingerless mitts keep your hands warm and your fingers free to
A 1950s-style form-fitting cardigan gets a modern slant. pick apples.
24 Moss Fern Wrap Kimberly K. McAlindin 66 Adirondack Socks Patsy Harbor
A deceptively easy pattern creates an intricate look in this delicate yet The socks to reach for on a chilly morning
earthy wrap. 68 Apple Cider Mittens Julia Vaconsin
Warm, playful mittens are a terrific introduction to colorwork.
26 Spice Market Tunic Sheryl Means
Shaping and a panel of stretchy textured Tunisian stitches give this 70 October Vest Tracy St. John
tunic a flattering vertical line. This rugged vest in lanolin-rich yarn is a perfect layer for working and
playing outdoors.
30 Fortune Cookie Bag Josephine Woo
A simple shape is felted, then cleverly folds into a bag for essentials. 73 Book Excerpt: Swirling Bag from Crocheted Gifts
Kathy Merrick Simple shapes combine for a simply delightful bag.
34 Filet of Soul: One Mans Journey into Crochet
Franklin Habit A confirmed knitter has a dalliance with crochet. 74 Blue Ridge Cardigan Edie Eckman
Whimsical leaves accent this go-to cardigan.
36 Larkspur Wrap Sweater Ellen Gormley
A stretchy stitch lets this sweater hug a range of body shapes. 80 Curried Cable Jacket Pricila Gomes
Rich cables twine up the front and sleeves of this bomber jacket.
40 Painted Desert Skirt Kristin Omdahl
Swirling motifs in two colors form the hem of an A-line skirt. 84 Campus Field Cap Jennifer J. Cirka
A military-inspired cap gets a splash of color.
44 Beyond the Basics: Finding Closure Dora Ohrenstein
Professional techniques for installing zippers and sewing on closures
48 Cappuccino Cardigan Maureen Basher
Three buttons close a swingy cardi perfect for days that shift from
warm to cool. departments
52 Hats off to Craftivism Betsy Greer 2 Strands 87 Oops
Learn ways to put your crochet to good work.
6 New & Notable 91 Sources for Supplies
54 Tahoe Hat Marcy Smith
An easy hat in a thick yarn makes a great goodwill gift. 8 Crochet Around Town: 93 Advertisers Index
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56 Moorish Mosaic Afghan Lisa Naskrent
10 Yarn Spotlight Nervous Energy
An interplay of color transforms three basic motifs into a rich tapestry.
11 Back to Basics:
60 Quick Gifts to Crochet Wattle Stitch
On the cover: Szechuan Sweater
62 Leaf Peeper Hats Lisa Soutendijk Robyn Chachula page 14. Photography
Make this hat in kettle-dyed wool, with or without brim or 12 Reader Gallery by Joe Coca

earflaps. 87 Glossary