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Something about ornaments is indisputably charming.

On second thought, ornaments are oversized charms.

They take up hardly any space at all, they are fun to hold, to give and oh so fun to make. Each one with its own personality and good tidings ‘wrapped up’ in it.

Particularly when we make an ornament, we let our creative nature unfold with the recipient in mind. Strangely enough, a big part of how we see things creatively is fabricated within it.

If you’re not one to start your Christmas list in February, you still have a chance to prepare a multitude of ornaments and be ahead of the gift giving season. Part of the beauty of this issue is that there are many different styles of ornaments that you can surely find one to suit every person on your list, thanks to our creative and unique needlework designers.

In browsing this spectacular array of ornaments, you might just get intrigued by another form of needlework so much you’re willing to give it a try, learning a new skill in the process. Ornaments are perfect for this purpose. You don’t have to invest in a lot of material, they’re small and not overwhelming, and results can be seen fairly quickly. Like a two-bite brownie, you’re quickly done!

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And then there’s the case where you like one so much you want to make more. One example is My Whole Heart

by Olha Khaperska of the Halifax Charity Knitters. It needs to be said that I love hearts, so it was love at first sight (what can I say, I’m quirky that way). I made one to use up left over yarn I really liked, so you can imagine I was in heaven. Furthermore, I was thrilled with the project because I needed something to make and say ‘Voilà!’ within 48 hours. And there was my trifecta: yummy yarn, my favourite shape, and instant gratification.

I had more yummy yarn left. So I made another, and another, until I made six. Olha should have put a warning of some kind at the beginning of the instructions – ‘highly addictive’. No matter. As I accumulated these hearts, I had a happy thought of giving these out to my favourite people at Christmas and perhaps dressing them up with charms, and surface stitches. Really, our imagination is our best friend if only we trust it. Cynthia MacDougall knit the heart in a lighter yarn weight, making it itty bitty, perhaps make another 20, and hang them on the tree or a garland. But I’m racing ahead wildly.

Enjoy your jour n ey through out th e issue and hopefully you’ll let your imagination fly enough to create great memor y-making ornaments for all your favourite people on your Christmas list.

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he holidays are a bustling time – there are all the preparations for shopping, meals, and decorating, plus, at times, the logistics of getting family members back home, and having the house ready to receive them.

Researchers have said that we can be happier if we simplify our lives, but with all of these things to do, where does one start?

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My life is structured such that I am not impacted by a lot of the hustle and bustle of this time of year. Still, as the season approaches, I can feel my anxiety level go up as I try to find the ‘perfect’ gift for my parents or a niece I don’t see very often. So, even with my seemingly simple life, I’ve had to adopt strategies to simplify.

With so much going on, it can be difficult to find a minute’s peace to sit down and knit, even though we know that a few minutes of knitting might be just what we need to restore our energy. As an avid knitter, finding knitting time is important to me.

I learned years ago not to knit gifts for Christmas, although, for each of the past few years I have made sure that Dad has a pair of handknit socks at Christmas. To avoid a lastminute crunch, I keep a pair of "Dad socks" on the needles year-round. If I can get the 2013 socks done and start the 2014 socks before this Christmas, great!

To enjoy more of the season and get as much time for knitting as possible, I’ve taken steps to scale back in other areas too: I decorate the house more simply and have one or two smaller get-togethers rather than one big one. A new tradition I’ve started is a "holiday knit night," which gives some of

my knitting friends an oasis in their holiday bustle. To avoid making extra stops, I purchase an extra gift or two to have on hand for hostess gifts. Locally made honey or handmade soaps (with a hand-knit facecloth, if there’s one finished) are usually welcome gifts. And, because there’s so much food this time of year, I leave the baking to those who are so inclined.

Simplification is also part of my knitting strategy for this time of year. Christmas is not the time to be tackling a knitted tablecloth or an Aran sweater. I like to have at least one simple project on the needles over the holidays – a pair of plain socks, dishcloths, or hats that can be finished and set aside for gifts another year.

Another of my secrets to "steal" a few moments for knitting (and I do this year-round), is to keep a ‘company project’ in a drawer in the living room, and a "grab-and-go" project in the front hall closet. Most of my friends and acquaintances know about my need to knit and aren’t offended when I stitch away as we converse. Still, as a courtesy to them, I make sure that the project is something that can be picked up discreetly, is simple enough to let me maintain eye contact, and is one that doesn’t require frequent attention to count stitches or cross cables. These are opportune times to work on the "boring" section of a project – a long section of stocking stitch or the ribbing of a cuff.

Before rallying yourself for the season this year, sit down with a cup of tea and a notebook and jot down some things that could simplify your season.

While you’re at it, note ideas for some easy projects that will help you carve out a little more time to knit or do something else that you love. z

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implifying your knitting S Cynthia MacDougall

At this time of year there are benefits to simplifying our sometimes over-complicated lives. Even in knitting there are times when it’s beneficial to simplify and get back to basics.

When we work on an easy project, our minds can wander and think of other creative endeavours. In the same way that gardeners can find solace by digging, weeding, and planting, a simple project can help us through a stressful time by giving our hands something to do while our minds work through the challenge.

There can be joy in the simple lines of a ribbed vest or a garter stitch jacket. A simple project can be used as a canvas to showcase a beautiful yarn or as a backdrop for other techniques such as embroidery or appliqué.

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Simple projects can offer us a return to the ‘Zen’ of knitting by creating something beautiful from basic stitches.

Another reason for putting a simple project onto the needles is to ‘get back to our knitting roots.’ When one sees the change that time and practice inevitably has on the evenness of stocking stitch tension, or when one compares how much better our seams look than the ones we did on a sweater we made five or ten years earlier, we get to see our growth at a basic level. My grandmother used to tell me to keep the first project you ever make; perhaps this is why.

No matter the reason, give yourself a break: find a simple pattern, find a beautiful yarn and step back in time to the beginning of your knitting. You might just fall in love with knitting all over again.

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other stuffing scrap yarn tapestry needle gauge 21 sts and 28 rnds over 4" [10cm] in stocking st Cast on 4 sts using Judy's Magic cast on, 2 sts on each needle.

Rnd 1: Knit.

Rnd 2: Kf&b. (8 sts) Rnd 3: (K1, kf&b, kf&b, k1) 2 times. (12 sts)

This is a seamless heart that doesn't require any sewing at all. You can use it as a simple pin cushion or to express your love, friendship, compassion or memory. Add a little something to make it extra special for that special someone!

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Distribute sts to three double-pointed needles as follows: 6-3-3.

Rnd 4: (K1, kf&b, k2, kf&b, k1) 2 times. (16 sts) Rnd 5: (K1, kf&b, k4, kf&b, k1) 2 times. (20 sts) Rnd 6: (K1, kf&b, k6, kf&b, k1) 2 times. (24 sts) Rnd 7: (K1, kf&b, k8, kf&b, k1) 2 times. (28 sts) Rnd 8: (K1, kf&b, k10, kf&b, k1) 2 times. (32 sts) Rnd 9: (K1, kf&b, k12, kf&b, k1) 2 times. (36 sts) Rnd 10: (K1, kf&b, k14, kf&b, k1) 2 times. (40 sts) Rnd 11: Knit.

Rnd 12: (K1, kf&b, k16, kf&b, k1) 2 times. (44 sts) Rnd 13: Knit.

Rnd 14: (K1, kf&b, k18, kf&b, k1) 2 times. (48 sts) Rnd 15: Knit.

Rnd 16: (K1, kf&b, k20, kf&b, k1) 2 times. (52 sts) Rnd 17: Knit.

Rnd 18: (K1, kf&b, k22, kf&b, k1) 2 times. (56 sts) Rnd 19: Knit.

Rnd 20: (K1, kf&b, k24, kf&b, k1) 2 times. (60 sts) Rnds 21-27: Knit.

Rnd 28: (K1, ssk, k24, k2tog, k1) 2 times. (56 sts) Rnds 29-30: Knit.

Rnd 31: (K1, ssk, k22, k2tog, k1) 2 times. (52 sts) Put sts 14-26 on the first needle (13 sts) and all stitches on the second needle (13 sts) on scrap yarn, dividing the top of the heart in two parts, 26 sts each. Redistribute remaining sts to 3 double-pointed needles as follows: 9-8-9.

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Rnd 32: (K1, ssk, k20, k2tog, K1). (24 sts) Rnd 33: (K2, k2tog) 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 34: Knit.

Rnd 35: (K1, k2tog) 6 times. (12 sts) Rnd 36: K2tog 6 times. (6 sts) Cut yarn, leaving a 6" [15cm] tail.

Using tapestry needle, thread tail through remaining sts and pull tight. Weave in ends.

Stuff the heart up to the live stitches level, filling the finished top.

Pick up 26 sts from the scrap yarn, distribute to 3 double-pointed needles as follows: 9-8-9, starting from the outer edge and join yarn.

Repeat starting from Rnd 32, adding more filling as you go. Secure yarn and use the tail to close the gap in the middle. Weave in ends. 

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skill level easy finished measurements 4" [10cm] circumference x 5" [13cm] long. materials 1 skein each of Red Heart Super Saver 319 Cherry A, 512 Turqua B, 656 Real Teal C, and 672 Spring Green D US 8 [5mm] double pointed knitting needles Susan Bates H-8 [5mm] crochet hook Susan Bates yarn needle gauge 20 sts = 4" [10cm], 26 rows = 4" [10cm] in stocking stitch. Check your gauge; use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

Notes: 1. Slip all sts as if to purl.

2. The heel is worked in short rows.

3. Carry colour not in use loosely on the wrong side of your work. special stitches bobble – (K1, yo, K1, yo, K1) in next stitch, turn; P5, turn; K5, (insert left needle into the second stitch on right needle, passing it over the previously worked stitch and off the needle) 4 times. bobble stocking With double pointed needles and A, cast on 20 sts, leaving a 12" (30 cm) end for sewing. Join, being careful that sts are not twisted, and begin working in the round. Place marker for beginning of round.

Round 1 (Right side): (K1, P1) around.

Rounds 2 and 3: (K1, P1) around.

Rounds 4 and 5: Knit around.

Round 6: K5, drop A, with B work bobble, drop B, with A knit around, cut B. Rounds 7-9: Knit around.

Round 10: K10, drop A, with B work bobble, drop B, with A knit around, cut B. Rounds 11-13: Knit around.

Round 14: K16, drop A, with B work bobble, drop B, with A knit around, cut B. Rounds 15-17: Knit around, remove marker.

Heel Row 1: Row 2: Row 3: Row 4: Row 5: Row 6: Row 7: Row 8: Row 9:

K4, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked.

Slip 1, P7, turn.

Slip 1, K6, turn.

Slip 1, P5, turn.

Slip 1, K4, slip 1, lift strand between needles to right needle, Knit strand and slipped st tog, turn.

Slip 1, P4, slip 1, lift strand between needles to right needle, Purl strand and slipped st together, turn.

Slip 1, K5, slip 1, lift strand between needles to right needle, Knit strand and slipped st together, turn.

Slip 1, P5, slip 1, lift strand between needles to right needle, Purl strand and slipped st together, turn.

Slip 1, K4, place marker to indicate beginning of round.

Foot Rounds 1-3: Knit around.

Round 4: K7, drop A, with B, work bobble, drop B, with A knit around, cut B.

Rounds 5-9: Knit around.

Round 10: (K2, K2tog) around: 15 sts.

Round 11: Knit around.

Round 12: (K1, K2tog) around: 10 sts.

Round 13: Knit around.

Round 14: K2tog around: 5 sts.

Cut yarn, leaving a 12" (30 cm) end. Thread yarn needle with end and weave through remaining stitches. Draw up firm; fasten securely.

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hanging loop With crochet hook, using cast on end, and working from cast on edge, ch 8. Fasten off.

Thread yarn needle with remaining end, fold chain in half to form Loop, and secure end to cast on edge. striped stocking With double pointed needles and B, cast on 20 sts, leaving a 12" (30 cm) end for sewing. Join, being careful that sts are not twisted, and begin working in the round. Place marker for beginning of round.

Round 1 (Right side): (K1, P1) around.

Rounds 2 and 3: (K1, P1) around, drop B at end of Round 3.

Rounds 4 and 5: With C, knit around, drop C at end of Round 5.

Rounds 6 and 7: With D, knit around, drop D at end of Round 7.

Rounds 8 and 9: With A, knit around, drop A at end of Round 9.

Rounds 10 and 11: With B, knit around, drop B at end of Round 11.

Rounds 12 and 13: With C, knit around, drop C at end of Round 13.

Rounds 14 and 15: With D, knit around, drop D at end of Round 15.

Rounds 16 and 17: With A, knit around, drop A at end of Round 17.

Round 18: With B, knit around, remove marker.

Heel Row 1: Row 2: Row 3: Row 4: Row 5: Row 6: Row 7: Row 8: Row 9:

K4, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked.

Slip 1, P7, turn.

Slip 1, K6, turn.

Slip 1, P5, turn.

Slip 1, K4, slip 1, lift strand between needles to right needle, Knit strand and slipped st together, turn.

Slip 1, P4, slip 1, lift strand between needles to right needle, Purl strand and slipped st together, turn.

Slip 1, K5, slip 1, lift strand between needles to right needle, Knit strand and slipped st together, turn.

Slip 1, P6, slip 1, lift strand between needles to right needle, Purl strand and slipped st together, turn.

Slip 1, K3, place marker to indicate beginning of round.

Foot Round 1: Knit around.

Rounds 2 and 3: With C, knit around, drop C at end of Round 3.

Rounds 4 and 5: With D, knit around, drop D at end of Round 5.

Rounds 6 and 7: With A, knit around, cut A at end of Round 7.

Rounds 8 and 9: With B, knit around, cut B at end of Round 9.

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Round 10: With C, (K2, K2tog) around: 15 sts.

Round 11: Knit around, cut C. Round 12: With D, (K1, K2tog) around: 10 sts.

Round 13: Knit around Round 14: K2tog around: 5 sts.

Cut yarn, leaving a 12" (30 cm) end. Thread yarn needle with end and weave through remaining stitches. Draw up firm; fasten securely. hanging loop With crochet hook, using cast on end, and working from cast on edge, ch 8. Fasten off. Thread yarn needle with remaining end, fold chain in half to form Loop, and secure end to cast on edge. abbreviations A, B, C, D = Colour A, B, C, D ( ) = work instructions in parentheses as indicated. 

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FLOWER A (make 11) With A, ch 2 Round 1 (RS): 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join with slip st in first sc—6 sc. Fasten off.

Round 2: With right side facing, join B in last sc made, *ch 2, hdc in same st, ch 2, slip st in same st, slip st in next st; repeat from * around, ending with slip st in first st of last round—6 petals. Fasten off.

FLOWER B (make 11) skill level easy

Tiny flowers add a soft touch to these delicate ornaments for your tree.

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finished measurements 2" [5cm] in diameter materials Red Heart Super Saver Ball #1: 1 skein each of 505 Aruba Sea A, 885 Delft Blue B, and 672 Spring Green C Ball #2: 1 skein each of 706 Perfect Pink A, 254 Pumpkin B, and 319 Cherry Red C US G-6 [4.5mm] Susan Bates crochet hook yarn needle straight pins two 4" [10cm] Styrofoam balls fabric glue ball measuring 5" [13cm] in diameter gauge For an ornament gauge isn’t too important. But if you want to finish with a 2" [5cm] in diameter ornament, use any size hook to obtain gauge.

Note: Size of wrapped ball may vary. Make enough flowers to cover ball completely.

BALL (using colour combination for Ball #1 or Ball #2)

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With B, ch 2 Round 1 (RS): 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join with slip st in first sc—6 sc. Fasten off.

Round 2: With right side facing, join A in last sc made, *ch 2, hdc in same st, ch 2, slip st in same st, slip st in next st; repeat from * around, ending with slip st in first st of last round—6 petals. Fasten off. finishing With C, wrap yarn around the Styrofoam ball, covering the entire ball. Before gluing on the flowers, attach flowers to the ball with straight pins for placement. Add glue to the back of center and petals of each flower, glue to the yarn-wrapped ball. Straight pins can be used to hold flowers in place while drying. hanger With C, ch 24. Fasten off. Fold chain in half and attach ends to the top of the ball. Weave in ends. bow With C, ch 52. Fasten off. Tie the chain in a bow around the base of the hanger. Trim yarn at the ends of the chain. abbreviations: tr = treble crochet; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; ( ) = work directions the number of times specified.  Photos this page and next courtesy of Red Heart.

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NYC Taxi Cab skill level intermediate finished measurements 3½" x 5" [9 x 12.5cm] materials 1 skein each of Red Heart Super Saver 324 Bright Yellow A, 316 Soft White B, 312 Black C, 319 Cherry Red D, 672 Spring Green E, 341 Light Grey F. US F-5 [3.75mm] crochet hook Susan Bates yarn needle fiberfill gauge 10 sts x 14 rows = 4" [10cm] in single crochet.

Check your gauge. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

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1. Gauge is not critical for this project. Work tightly so stuffing will not show between stitches.

2. To change colour, work last stitch of old colour to last yarn over. Yarn over with new colour and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new colour. Do not fasten off old colour until instructed. Carry colour not in use across wrong side of piece or under stitches of working colour. abbreviations A, B, C, D, E, and F = Colours A, B, C, D, E, and F [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

BODY Sides Beginning at lower edge with A, ch 46; taking care not to twist chains, join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around; join with slip st in first sc—46 sc.

Rounds 2 and 3: Sc in each sc around; join with slip st in first sc.

Fasten off A. Round 4 (top edge): With right side facing, join B with sc in any st; change to C, sc in next st, *with B, sc in next st; with C, sc in next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off B and C.

Back of Tire With C, ch 2.

Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with slip st in first sc, turn—6 sc.

Place hubcap on top of back of tire so that wrong sides of the two pieces are together.

Round 2: Continue with C, ch 1, working through both thicknesses, 2 sc in each sc around; join with slip st in first sc—12 sc. Fasten off.

Top and Bottom (make 2) With A, ch 9.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn—8 sc.

Rows 2–16: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assemble Body: Use photograph as a guide.

Sew top to top edge of sides. Sew bottom to lower edge of sides, stuffing piece before finishing the sewing.

wheel well Row 1: Join A with sc in any sc, 2 sc in next sc, [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] twice, sc in next sc; leave remaining sts unworked—10 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Attach Tires to Taxi: Sew two tires to each side of body, taking care that wheel wells are at top, the hubcaps face outwards, and the black portion of each tire hangs below the bottom of the taxi.

CAB Sides Beginning at lower edge with A, ch 26; taking care not to twist chains; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Join F with sc in same ch as joining, sc in next 2 ch; [with A, sc in next ch; with F, sc in next 2 ch] twice; with A, sc in next ch; with F, sc in next 6 ch; [with A, sc in next ch; with F, sc in next 2 ch] twice; with A, sc in next ch; with F, sc in next 3 ch; join with slip st in first sc—26 sc.

Round 2: With F, sc in same st as joining, sc in next 2 sc; [with A, sc in next sc; with F, sc in next 2 sc] twice; with A, sc in next sc; with F, sc in next 6 sc; [with A, sc in next sc; with F, sc in next 2 sc] twice; with A, sc in next sc; with F, sc in next 3 sc; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off F, continue with A only.

Round 3: With A, ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with slip st in first sc. roof With A, ch 9.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—8 sc.

Rows 2–6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assemble Cab: Use photograph as a guide. Sew roof to top of sides. Sew cab to top of body, stuffing piece before finishing the sewing.

Do not center the cab on the top of the body, Place it slightly closer to one end (rear of taxi) than the other (front end of taxi).

TIRES (make 4) hub cap With D, ch 2.

Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with slip st in first sc—6 sc.

Fasten off D.

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WREATH With E, ch 8; taking care not to twist chains, join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in each ch around; join with slip st in first sc—16 sc.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew wreath to front of taxi. Cut a length of D, tie small bow to top of wreath.

HEADLIGHTS (make 2) With F, ch 2.

Round 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with slip st in first sc—5 sc.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew headlights to front of taxi, sewing one headlight on each side of wreath.

"TAXI" SIGN With B, ch 7.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn—6 sc.

Rows 2–5: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold sign in half, matching stitches of first and last row. Whipstitch first row to last row.

With C, embroider "TAXI" to front of sign, making sure that stitches do not show on back of sign. Sew whip stitched edge to top front edge of cab. finishing With D, embroider two taillights on rear of taxi.

Cut a 7" (18cm) length of E. Thread the length through the taxi sign and tie ends together for hanging loop.

Weave in any remaining ends. 

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Kaliady is the pre-Christian celebration of the end of year. It is believed the word Kaliady takes its root from word kola (wheel) symbolizing the sun, seasonal cycle, and winter solstice. Later it was adopted for Christmas celebration by Orthodox and Catholic churches.

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