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At Home -- Sweet Dreams Bed Scarf
Design by Bendy Carter
Dainty star stitches give delicate textural beauty to this charming bed scarf stitched in lightweight cotton yarn.
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At Home -- Winter's Eve Throw
Design by Lisa Murch
Blocks of vertical and horizontal stripes of rich blue and purple jewel tones are set off in staggered relief with edgings of black in this cozy fireside warmer.
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Beginner's Corner -- Scarlet Glitz Scarf
Design by Cindy Adams
Beautiful red metallic yarn gives gorgeous holiday glitz to this easy lace scarf. Worked with mostly chains and single crochets, it's much simpler to make than it looks.
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Caring & Sharing -- Men's Cabled Scarf & Hat
Designs by Bendy Carter
This cozy set was created for Bridge and Beyond, a charity that provides warm accessories for homeless individuals during the winter months. It also makes a great gift for any guy on your holiday list.
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Dress It Up -- A-Roving We Will Go
Design by Jill Wright
A tubular muff is crocheted together with a contrasting color roving to create a luxurious inner layer. The roving is caught to the single crochet fabric and pulled through every few stitches to create a decorative pattern on the front.
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Dress It Up -- Cabled Leg Warmers
Design by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby for Caron International
Fabulous leg warmers are one of the season's hottest accessories, and these cabled beauties give high-fashion style as well as cozy comfort.
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Dress It Up -- Dannie's Felted Purse
Design by Missy Marshall
This classy, sophisticated bag looks like it could be found in a high-fashion boutique, but you can make it for far less. Everyone will want to know where you bought it!
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Dress It Up -- Embossed Diamonds Scarf
Design by Bendy Carter
Dimensional stitches created by working double crochets in the unused front loops of stitches two rows below creates the dainty, raised diamond pattern in this beautiful scarf.
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Dress It Up -- Mongolian Hat
Design by Natasha Robarge
This eye-catching hat features an interesting contrast in stitch elements. Smooth tapestry crochet creates the hat, while surface crochet adds textured accents to the design. Note the cool spiral pattern on top!
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Dress It Up -- Starstruck Capelet
Design by Kristen Stoltzfus
A classic rib-stitch hem and turtleneck collar provide a striking counterpoint to the sweet star-stitch body of this simple shoulder warmer. A hand-felted flower adds a charming finishing touch.
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Dress It Up -- Tulle Rules Necklace
Design by Cari Clement for Caron International
Create a simple beaded necklace embellished with dressy little gathered tulle pompoms. A special crochet hook designed for beadwork makes this project even easier to stitch.
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Dress It Up -- Winter White Moebius Set
Designs by Cindy Carlson
A fun new stitch creates a soft, stretchy fabric in this stylish accessory that can be worn as a shoulder wrap or a classy cowl. A matching headband features a beautiful bullion-stitch flower.
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Easy As 1-2-3 -- Cutout Cloche
Design by Laverne "Elvee" Dickinson
This cute, openwork hat with large, pretty flowers will let you show off your beautiful hair underneath while still keeping your head warm.
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Editor's Choice -- Purely Paris
Design by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby
This vibrant blue jacket is pure Coco Chanel couture. Plush cuffs and collar created with textured stitches of super-bulky, multicolored yarn offer a stunning contrast to the single-color body worked in smooth, solid stitches in medium-weight yarn. The removable collar can be worn as a separate neck-piece.
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In Stitches -- Picots & Puffs and Picot Triangles
Designs by Annie's Attic
Pretty picots give an entirely different look to each of these two stitch patterns. They create dimensional raised "dots" on one and dainty lace inserts on the other.
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Last-Minute Gifts & Goodies -- Cape Cod Hand Warmers
Design by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby
Classy, dark denim tweed wool yarn gives cool style and cozy warmth to these fun, flirty hand warmers. They're such a popular fashion accessory and so much fun to make you'll want to stitch them up in a variety of colors!
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Last-Minute Gifts & Goodies -- Executive Sweet
Design by Debra Arch
Designed to hold a netbook or tablet computer, this business case gets a punch of girly glitz when stitched in shimmering ribbon yarn. A different yarn, color and button make it great for guys too.
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Last-Minute Gifts & Goodies -- Holiday Gift Bag
Design by Bendy Carter
Giving a special present in this beautiful, sparkling bag is like giving two gifts in one. The bag can be made in only a few hours, so there's plenty of time to make several for the holidays.
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Last-Minute Gifts & Goodies -- Northern Lights Snood
Design by Kim Miller
Metallic-accented yarn gives a pop of glitz to this fashionable cowl that looks just as stylish with jeans as it does with a dressy day or evening outfit. Wear it up over the head for added warmth and a different look.
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Last-Minute Gifts & Goodies -- Plush Winter Set
Designs by Tammy Hildebrand
Talk about fast to make! this ultra-plush headband and matching neck warmer are made with fun, new super-bulky yarns that works up at lightning speed by finger crochet or using an oversized crochet hook.
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Slip Into Style -- Après Noir
Design by Doris Chan
Metallic yarn in a sparkling mix of silver and black creates a dazzling after-dark party jacket with starlight shine and evening sophistication.
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Slip Into Style -- Convertible Hooded Top
Design by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby
This versatile top features an attached capelet worked directly onto the neckline. Additionally, the capelet can be pulled up over the head and worn as a fashionable hood.
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Slip Into Style -- Cross My Heart
Design courtesy of Garnstudio/Drops Design
A crossover upper front creates an attractive cutaway design in this chic sweater. Light alpaca yarn in two shades of blue held together gives the body a tweedy look. The plush lace trim is worked in single-strand, bulky yarn.
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Slip Into Style -- Day-Tripper Walking Coat
Design by Darla Sims
A classic-style coat is made thoroughly modern in this updated version worked in a subtle, ribbed-look stitch pattern and highlighted with contrasting black edgings and cuffs. It's a great look for women of all ages and sizes.
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Slip Into Style -- Padded Reversible Vest
Design by Margaret Hubert
Two colors worked in a reversible shell stitch create a double-layer, two-sided vest that's perfect for wearing outdoors over a shirt or sweater when the air turns chilly, but a heavy coat isn't needed.
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Slip Into Style -- Taking the Plunge
Design by Ann E. Smith
A deep, to-the-waist neckline gives slimming vertical form to this shawl-collar cardigan that can easily go from polished daytime chic to evening sophistication.
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Slip Into Style -- Verde Cowl-Neck Sweater
Design by Tammy Hildebrand
This classic sweater has everyday wearability with high fashion style. Beautiful cable work gives the design rich texture, but fine, sport-weight yarn keeps it light and soft.
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Small Wonders -- Sunshine Fleece Blanket
Design by Sheila Leslie
This blanket of soft, cozy fleece makes the perfect cold-weather blanket for Baby. The addition of a sweet crocheted edging makes it extra-special.
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Small Wonders -- Sweet As Honey Jumper
Design by Amy Depew
This cute tunisian crochet jumper features a sweet honeycomb-stitch bodice set off with knit-stitch skirt and straps. The piece is worked flat so no double-ended hook is required.
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