The Big Easy Blanket #2248

from Figheadh Patternworks

SIZING: Lap blanket 36” x 55.5” (Throw 46” x 60”)

MATERIALS:
•Cascade Greenland (100% Merino Superwash): 3.5 oz/ 137 yds, color 3539, 10 (14) skeins [or approx 1450 (1876) yds of any worsted weight yarn. Angelika also suggests Cascade 220 Superwash. ]
•US size 9 (5.5 mm) needles or size needed to achieve gauge, •Yarn needle and •Stitch markers (2)

GAUGE: 16 sts & 23 rows = 4”/10 cm.

Meadowood Table Runner #2242

from Figheadh Patternworks

SIZING: 36" x 70" table
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 12" X 49"

MATERIALS:
•Cascade Pima Tencel (50% Peruvian Pima Cotton/50% Tencel): 1.75 oz/109 yds, color 4084, 5 skeins or any worsted weight yarn that gives correct gauge, •US size 7 (4.5 mm) needles or size needed to achieve gauge, •Yarn needle

GAUGE: 20 sts & 25 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in lace patt.

Traveling Vines Wine Cozy #2235

from Figheadh Patternworks

If you really LOVE your wine, keep it protected as you travel with this artful holder. You could also make a wine gift even more special encased in this gorgeous felted bag. Requires 525 yds each of two colors wool yarn. Beginner crochet skills needed.

SIZING: 750 ml wine bottle size— approx 8” (20 cm) in diameter & 12” (31 cm) deep, before felting. After felting, bag will be approx 4.5” (11 cm) across & 10” (25 cm) deep.

MATERIALS:
•Worsted weight 100% wool yarn, 525 yds (480 m) of each of two colors
•US size 10 (6 mm) 16” circular needles, •US size 10 (6 mm) dpn set, •US size I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook and •Darning needle.

GAUGE: Approx 3.5 sts & 4 rows to the inch before felting.

Fir Cone Lace Blanket #2236

from Figheadh Patternworks

Like a good novel, you’ll be sad when this one’s over. The pattern is fun and quick to knit on large needles.

SIZING: Blanket finishes 50” x 60” (127 x 152.5 cm).

MATERIALS:
•Cascade Eco Wool Plus (100% Wool) (or try Lorna's Laces Shepherd Bulky on US#10.5 needles): 8.75 oz (250 g) / 437 yds (437 m). •US size 10 (6 mm) 24” (61 cm) circular needles •Darning needle.

GAUGE: 14 sts & 20 rows equals 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) in fir cone lace patt.

Trellis Lace Window Topper #2238

from Figheadh Patternworks

Add a delicate touch to any window with this quick knit. You can stop after one repeat of the lace pattern or keep going to make a full-length curtain of any size. Just the topper requires approximately 200 yards of worsted weight yarn and will fit up to a 33" window opening.

SIZING: Finished piece measures 9.5” x 53.25” hemmed. Fits 23-48” window opening. For larger window width, make 2 toppers. Mount on a slender rod. If a wider rod is used, simply add more rows before and after picot row according to gauge for ease of fit.

MATERIALS:
•Worsted weight yarn, approx 280 yds (256 m), •US size 9 (5.5 mm) 24” circular needle and a •Darning needle.

GAUGE: 16 sts & 21 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st on size 9 needles.

Fiber Trends Leaf Lace Throw

This easy pattern is a variation of the Veined Leaf Panel from Barbara Walker's 2nd Treasury of Knitting Patterns. A bulky weight yarn, such as Lorna's Laces Shepherd Bulky or Swirl Chunky will knit this up fast and makes the coziest throw to snuggle under.

Size is approx 50x60 inches. 1400 yds of bulky weight yarn. US#11, 29" or larger circular needles (to accomodate all the stitches). Markers would be helpful.

Fiber Trends Bathtime Blossoms #224x.

by Evelyn A Clark

Washcloths are approx 9.5 inches wide. Soap Sacks are 5 inches long and 3 inches wide after seaming.

Supplies: 195 yds of fingering weight 100% cotton (samples done in Dalegarn Stork) for each set.

Fiber Trends Flower Eyelet Afghan #226.

by Eugen K Beugler

Looks like a simple but fun project. I'm tempted myself!!

Blocked afghan 46x56 inches; Blocked Throw 42x52 inches.

Pattern says to choose a soft worsted weight. I recommend Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted.

Supplies: Afghan 1600 yards. Throw 1350 yards. US#10 needles. Coilless safety pin or split ring marker.

Gorgeous Knitted Afghans

33 Great Designs for Creative Knitters. by Fatema, Khadija and Hajera Habibur-Rahman

From classic to trendy, from summer throws to wintertime wrap-ups, from baby blankets to sofa-back decorations, these 33 fantastic original afghan designs will please any taste and fill any need. And, they’re great projects for even the beginning knitter, because there’s no fitting and no armholes: just knit away and you have a gorgeous handcrafted item to enjoy and share. The full-color photos, knitting charts, and easy-to-follow instructions will inspire anyone to make the luxurious Wintry Nights afghan, pretty, beaded Perfect Pearls project, and bright Fiesta afghan, knitted from hand-painted wools. Knitters hoping to expand their skills will also find tips on creating a large-scale project, and on working with others in a fun-filled knitting group. All in color

Lorna's Laces Wave Throw

A very popular stitch pattern called Feather and Fan.

Approx Finished Measurements: 48 x 60 inches

Materials: Lorna's Laces Revelation 9 skeins. US#15 circular needles.

Gauge: 4 sts per inch.

Oat Couture Stow-Away Shopping Bag AC-306

Finished measurements 13" wide by 12" high.

Materials: 180 yds worsted weight yarn. US#15 29" circular needle. 1 button

Fiber Trends Sunshine & Sails #218x

Bath set includes coordinated soap sack, face cloth and back scrubber. Great for personal use and gift giving.

Materials: Fingering weight 100% cotton. 140 yds for face cloth. 65 yds for soap sack. 175 yds for back scrubber. US#2 (2.75mm) double pointed needles for seamless version of soap sack and handles on back scrubber. straight needles for other pieces. 1 yd of contrasting waste yarn, crochet hook about same size as needles.

Gauge: 7 sts per inch.

Oat Couture Shasta Placemats #AC307

Finished measurements 14" high by 19" wide.

Materials: 225 yds worsted weight cotton per placemat. US#7 needles.
4.75 sts per 1 inch in stockinette stitch

From Family Circle Easy Afghans 50 Knit and Crochet Projects.

Categories include Easy-on-You, By the Piece, On the Whole, Baby Blankets and Crochet. Classic, contemporary and elegant is the range these afghans cover. A beautiful book that would also make a great gift to the crafter in your family! Beautiful color pictures, charts and a section on afghan basics!