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CRAFTS • KNITTING

50 knitted gifts for year-round giving

ABO UT UN IVERSAL YARN AN D D EL UXE W O RST ED

Universal Yarn is a distributor of high-quality knitting yarn ranging from everyday basics to fantasy textures, in a wide range of weights and fibers. Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted, part of a larger Deluxe Collection of wools, is available in an impressive array of nearly 200 traditional and fashion-forward solid, natural, heather, variegated, and self-patterning colors, which work up beautifuly into textured, felted, and colorwork projects to make and wear.

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for year-round giving DESIGNS FOR EVERY SEASON AND OCCASION FEATURING UNIVERSAL YARN DELUXE WORSTED

50 knitted gifts

for year-round giving Looking for just the right gift to knit but can’t find just the right project? 50 Knitted Gifts for Year-Round Giving offers dozens of beautiful holiday-themed and seasonally inspired presents for everyone on your list.

Ring in the New Year: Make that bottle of bubbly for your party host extra-special with a Champagne Toast Wine Cozy Knit a Piece of Your Heart: Create matching Happy Couple Cup Snuggies for you and your sweetheart Celebrate Spring: Make a yummy Chocolate Bunny Hat for your favorite little one Summer Fun: The outdoor lover can dine alfresco anywhere with the Sunny Day Picnic Blanket Spooky Cute: Dare to scare with the super-cool Spiderweb Boot Toppers Happy Holidays: Create a stunning Christmas centerpiece with the beautifully cabled Decorative Gift Boxes

With patterns in a range of skill levels from easy to more challenging and a focus on smaller projects that are great for last-minute gifts, every knitter is sure to find the perfect present for every occasion throughout the year!

www.univers al yar n. com Cover design by Diane Lamphron Front cover photography by Marcus Tullis Back cover photography by Jack Deutsch

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ISBN 978-1936096565

50 Ways to Give the Gift of Knitting! 50 Knitted Gifts for Year-Round Giving presents inspired projects for every occasion, from New Year’s and Valentine’s Day to Easter, Mother’s and Father’s Days, summer, back-to-school, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas. With home decor items, personal accessories, and garments—each featuring special holiday and seasonal touches—you’ll find the perfect pattern for every knitted present.

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50 knitted gifts for year-round giving

DESIGNS FOR EVERY SEASON AND OCCASION FEATURING UNIVERSAL YARN DELUXE WORSTED THE EDITORS OF SIXTH&SPRING BOOKS

N EW YORK

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161 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10013 SIXT H AN D SPRIN G BO O KS. CO M

EDITORIAL D IRECT O R

T ECH N ICAL

JOY AQUILINO

IL L UST RAT O R

ULI MONCH DEVELOPMEN TAL ED IT O R

LISA SILVERMAN

FASH IO N ST YL IST

KHALIAH JONES

Copyright ©2013 by Sixth&Spring Books/Universal Yarn All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems—without written permission of the publisher.

ART DIRECTO R

DIANE LAMPHRON

PH O T O G RAPH ER

JACK DEUTSCH

Universal Yarn, the Universal Yarn logo, and Deluxe Worsted® are registered trademarks of Universal Yarn.

YARN EDITO R

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The written instructions, photographs, designs, projects, and patterns are intended for the personal, noncommercial use of the retail purchaser and are under federal copyright laws; they are not to be reproduced or used in any form for commercial use. Permission is granted to photocopy patterns for the personal use of the retail purchaser.

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Contents Father’s Day Multicolor Scarf 62

Hanukkah Hat 126

Grandpa’s Eyeglass Case 64

Argyle Mitten Garland 128

New Year’s Eve Necklace 8

Outdoorsman Socks 66

Nordic Winter Gloves 130

Champagne Toast Wine Cozy 10

Dad’s Golf Club Covers 69

Fair Isle Christmas Stocking 133

Preface 7

Holiday Stranded Wreath 136

Midnight Kiss Capelet 12 Auld Lang Syne Mitts 15

Party Time Cupcakes 74

Snowlady Hat 139

Happy Couple Cup Snuggies 18

Summer Seaside Pillows 76

Christmas Tree Skirt 142

Valentine’s Hot Water Bottle Cozy 20

Star Spangled Bunting 80

Decorative Gift Boxes 145

Sweetheart Lacy Cowl 22

Sunny Day Picnic Blanket 82

St. Patrick’s Day Beret 24

Back-to-School Pencil Case 84

St. Patrick’s Day Necktie 28

Campus Cool Cabled Hat 86

Emerald Isle Lap Blanket 31

Felted Fall Backpack 89

Easter Egg Toppers 34

Dorm Room Throw 92

Sunday in Spring Tea Cozy 36

School Spirit Convertible Mittens 94

Chocolate Bunny Hat 40 Passover Yarmulkes 43

Felted Trick-or-Treat Bag 98 Ghoulish Ghost Hat 101

Mother’s Day Ruffled Scarf 46

Spiderweb Boot Toppers 104

Mom’s Cozy Slipper Socks 50

Black Cat Brooch 108

Bouquet Shawl 52 Lovely Lacy Clutch 56

Thanksgiving Throw 110

Sweet and Slouchy Hat 58

Autumn Leaves Scarf 112 Harvest Market Bag 115 Windy Day Appliqué Scarf 118 Acorn Placecards 120 Felted Casserole Carrier 122

HELPFUL INFORMATION

Abbreviations • Knitting Needles 150 Glossary • Skill Levels • A Note About the Charts 151 Useful Techniques 152 About the Yarns 156 Knitted Gifts Planning Guide 157 Contributing Designers 158 Index 159

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Midnight Kiss Capelet Complement a shoulder-baring gown on New Year’s Eve with a fancy and feminine capelet, featuring a uniquely beautiful scalloped color pattern.

SIZE

One size (adult) KN I TTE D M E AS U R E M E N TS

Height approx 16"/42cm Neck edge approx 26"/66cm Bottom edge approx 60"/152.5cm

NOTES 1) The capelet is worked from the bottom

Row 6 Rep row 2. Row 7 K1 tbl, k5, *MS, k5; rep from * to

up in 2 contrasting colors. Do not cut yarn between color changes, but twist the 2 strands at the beg of every RS row to carry the unused yarn up the side. Decreases are worked in the garter st rows transitioning from swag to scallop sections. 2) The last st of every row is sl purlwise wyif.

last st, E. Row 8 Rep row 2. Change to CC. Row 9 K1 tbl, p1, *sl3 wyif, p3; rep from * to last 5 sts, sl 3 wyif, p1, E. Row 10 K1 tbl, k1, *sl3 wyib, k3; rep from * to last 5 sts, sl3 wyib, k1, E. Change to MC. Row 11 Rep row 1. Row 12 Rep row 2. Row 13 K1 tbl, k2, *MS, k5; rep from * to last 4 sts, MS, k2, E. Row 14 Rep row 2. Rep rows 3–14 for mosaic swag pat.

M ATE R I ALS

2 3½oz/100g skeins (each approx

220yd/201m) Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted (100% wool) in #12291 petit pink (MC)

STITCH GLOSSARY E (edge st) Sl last st of row

1 skein in #12172 dark crystal (CC)

purlwise wyif. MS Insert right needle under 2 loose strands of CC, into next MC st, and knit all 3 tog.

Size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle,

SCALLOP PATTERN

32"/81cm long, OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

1 frog or clasp closure

(multiple of 11 sts plus 2) Row 1 (RS) K1 tbl, *k2tog, k2, [kf&b] twice, k3, k2tog tbl; rep from * to last st, E. Row 2 K1 tbl, purl to last st, E. Rep rows 1 and 2 twice more for scallop pat.

G AU G E S

MOSAIC SWAG PATTERN

18 sts and 28 rows = 4"/10cm over pat using size 7 (4.5mm) needles. 18 sts and 30 rows = 4"/10cm over St st using size 7 (4.5mm) needles. TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGES.

(multiple of 6 sts plus 7) Row 1 (RS) With MC, k1 tbl, knit to last st, E. Row 2 (WS) K1 tbl, p to last st, E. Change to CC. Row 3 K1 tbl, p4, *sl3 wyif, p3; rep from * to last 2 sts, p1, E. Row 4 K1 tbl, k4, *sl3 wyib, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, E. Change to MC. Row 5 Rep row 1.

Stitch markers

CAPELET

With CC, cast on 222 sts. Rows 1–3 K1 tbl, knit to last st, E. Switch to MC. Rows 4–5 Knit to last st, E. Work scallop pat for 6 rows. Next r ow K1 tbl, k110, kf&b, knit to last st, E—223 sts. Next r ow K1 tbl, purl to last st, E. Change to CC. Beg mosaic swag pat, work rows 3–14 four times for a total of 8 swag rows. Change to CC. Next r ow K1 tbl, knit to last st, E. Next r ow K1 tbl, k2tog, k2, (k2tog, k3) 43 times, k2tog, E. Switch to MC—178 sts. Next 2 r ows K1 tbl, knit to last st, E. Work scallop pat for 6 rows.

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Outdoorsman Socks Whether he’s fishing, working in the yard, or just settling in on the porch with a cup of coffee, these rugged striped socks will keep Dad’s feet warm and comfy.

STITCH GLOSSARY 3-st RC Sl 2 sts to cn, hold to back, k1, SIZE

Men’s shoe size 11

k2 from cn. 3-st LC Sl 1 st to cn, hold to front, k2, k1 from cn.

M ATE R I ALS

SOCK (MAKE 2)

With A, cast on 52 sts loosely. Divide sts evenly on 4 dpns. Join in the rnd, being careful not to twist, pm at beg of rnd. CUFF Rnd 1 K1, *p2, k2; repeat from *, end

p2, k1. Cont in rib pat as established until cuff measures 2½"/6.5cm from beg.

■ 1 3½oz/100g skein (approx

270yd/247m) of Universal Yarn Renew Wool (65% virgin wool/35% repurposed wool) each in #104 shale (A) and #111 russet (B) ■ One set (5) size 6 (4mm) double-

pointed needles (dpns) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE ■ Cable needle (cn) ■ Stitch markers

G AU G E

24 sts and 32 rows = 4"/10cm over St st in the rnd using size 6 (4mm) needles. TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

Rep these 2 rows until 24 rows are complete. Heel flap should measure 2½"/6.5cm. RIGHT HEEL FLAP

KN I TTE D M E AS U R E M E N TS

Leg circumference 6½"/16.5cm with rib relaxed Foot circumference 9"/23cm with rib relaxed Leg length 8½"/21.5cm Foot length 11"/28cm Heel height 2½"/6.5cm

Row 2 Sl 1 wyib, p to end.

LEG Next r nd (set-up r nd) K1, [p2, k2] 5

times, p2, pm, k6, pm, [p2, k2] 5 times, p2, k1. Rnd 1 With B, work in established pat to first marker, sl marker, work 6 sts of cable chart, sl marker, work to end in established pat. Rnds 2–10 Cont working rib pat as established and working sts between markers according to cable chart, changing colors as indicated. Rep rnds 1–10 five times more. Work rnds 1–2 once more.

With RS facing and A, work 26 sts on needles 1 and 2 as foll: Row 1 (RS) *Sl 1 wyib, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2 Sl 1 wyib, p to end. Rep these 2 rows until 24 rows are complete. Heel flap should measure 2½"/6.5cm. TURN HEEL Row 1 (RS) K14, ssk, k1. Turn. Row 2 (WS) Sl 1, p3, p2tog, p1. Turn. Row 3 Sl 1, k4, ssk, k1. Turn. Row 4 Sl 1, p5, p2tog, p1. Turn. Row 5 Sl 1, k6, ssk, k1. Turn. Row 6 Sl 1, p7, p2tog, p1. Turn. Row 7 Sl 1, k8, ssk, k1. Turn. Row 8 Sl 1, p9, p2tog, p1. Turn. Row 9 Sl 1, k10, ssk, k1. Turn. Row 10 Sl 1, p11, p2tog, p1. Turn. Row 11 Sl 1, k12, ssk. Turn. Row 12 Sl 1, p12, p2tog. Turn—14 sts.

LEFT HEEL FLAP

With WS facing and A, p26 on needles 3 and 4. Work back and forth over 26 sts as foll: Row 1 (RS) *Sl 1 wyib, k1; rep from * to end. 67

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Summer Seaside Pillows Display these maritime code pillows on the porch for your Independence Day gathering, or use them all year round as fun nautical-themed décor.

K2, P2 RIB

VICTOR PILLOW FRONT

Work chart.

■ 7 3½oz/100g skeins (each approx

(multiple of 4 sts plus 2) Row 1 *K2, p2, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 2 *P2, k2, rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. Rep rows 1 and 2 for k2, p2 rib.

220yd/200m) of Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted (100% wool) in #12257 pulp (A)

2-STITCH BUTTONHOLE

■ 2 skeins in #12276 twilight (B)

K2, slip first st over second, k1, slip previous st over third st.

■ 1 skein in #12295 red rose (C)

WHISKEY PILLOW FRONT

KN I TTE D M E AS U R E M E N TS

Approx 15"/38cm x 15.5"/39cm M ATE R I ALS

■ Sewing needle and thread

With B, cast on 62 sts. Work 18 rows in St st. Row 19 With B, k13; with A, k36; with B, k13. Work in St st as est for 16 rows more. Row 36 With B, k13; with A, k12; with C, k12; with A, k12; with B, k13. Work as est for 16 rows more. Row 53 With B, k13; with A, k36; with B, k13. Work as est for 16 rows more. Break A and C. With B, work 18 rows in St st. Bind off on WS.

G AU G E

X-RAY PILLOW FRONT

16 sts and 22 rows = 4"/10cm over St st using size 6 (4mm) needles. TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

With A, cast on 24 sts; with B, cast on 14 sts; with A, cast on 24 sts. Work 34 rows in St st as est. Break A. With B, work 19 rows in St st. Row 54 With A, k24; with B, k14; with A, k24. Work in St st as est for 33 rows more. Bind off on WS.

■ Size 6 (4mm) circular needle,

24"/60cm long, OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE ■ 3 16" pillow forms (1 for each pillow) ■ 9 1" diameter wooden buttons

(3 for each pillow) ■ Tapestry needle

N O TE The following yarn amounts are needed for each pillow: for Whiskey pillow, 2 skeins A, 1 skein B, 1 skein C; for X-ray pillow, 3 skeins A, 1 skein B; for Victor pillow, 3 skeins A, 1 skein C. 76

BACK TOP (for all three pillows)

With A, cast on 62 sts. Work 28 rows in St st. BUTTONHOLE BAND Rows 1 and 2 Work in k2, p2 rib. Row 3 [K2, p2] 3 times, k2, work 2-st

buttonhole, k1, [p2, k2] 3 times, work 2-st buttonhole, k1, [p2, k2] 3 times, sl 2 sts, k1, [p2, k2] 3 times. Row 4 [P2, k2] 3 times, p2, cast on 2 sts, [p2, k2] 3 times, p2, cast on 2 sts, [p2, k2] 3 times, p2, cast on 2 sts, [p2, k2] 3 times, p2. Row 5 [K2, p2] 3 times, k2, k2 tbl, [k2, p2] 3 times, k2, k2 tbl, [k2, p2] 3 times, k2, k2 tbl, [k2, p2] 3 times, k2. Bind off in rib. BACK BOTTOM

With A, cast on 62 sts. Work 54 rows in St st. BUTTON BAND

Work 5 rows in k2, p2 rib. Bind off in rib on WS. FINISHING

Weave in ends. Block pieces. Using mattress stitch, sew outside edges of front to back bottom, then sew outside edges of back top to front, so that ribbed band overlaps that of back bottom. Block additionally as desired. Sew on buttons. F

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Spiderweb Boot Toppers Need a spooky trick-or-treat accessory? These clever boot toppers feature an embroidered web and a spider that can be adjusted to dangle long or short.

2-st LPT Sl 1 st to cn, hold to front, p1, KN I TTE D M E AS U R E M E N TS

Length approx 11"/28cm Circumference over ribbing, relaxed approx 10"/25.5cm Circumference for top approx 17"/43cm M ATE R I ALS

k1 from cn. 3-st RPT Sl 2 sts to cn, hold to back, k1, p2 from cn. 3-st LPT Sl 1 st to cn, hold to front, p2, k1 from cn.

SPIDER WEB NOTE

The spider can be lowered and raised, depending on which buttonhole is used.

■ 2 3½oz/100g skeins (each approx

220yd/201m) of Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted (100% wool) in #12256 tangerine flash (MC)

K2, P2 RIB

(over multiple of 4 sts) Rnd 1 *K2, p2; rep from * around. Rep rnd 1 for k2, p2 rib.

■ 1 skein in #1900 ebony (CC)

BOOT TOPPER (MAKE 2) ■ 1 set (5) each sizes 5 (3.75mm) and

2 (2.75mm) double-pointed needles (dpns) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE ■ Tapestry needle ■ Cable needle (cn) ■ Small amount of fiberfill stuffing ■ 2 7⁄8"/2.2cm buttons

G AU G E

22 sts and 30 rows = 4"/10cm over St st using size 5 (3.75mm) needles. TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE. S TI TC H G L O S S ARY 2 - s t R PT Sl 1 st to cn, hold to back,

k1, p1 from cn.

last 2 sts, k1, p1. Rnds 78–80 *K2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, p1. Rnd 81 Bind off in pattern. Weave in ends.

With MC, cast on 80 sts. Join in the rnd, being careful not to twist, pm for beg of rnd. CUFF Rnds 1–3 Work in k2, p2 rib. Rnd 4 [K2, p2] 10 times, bind off 2

stitches, p2, [k2, p2] 9 times. Rnd 5 [K2, p2] 10 times, cast on 2 stitches, p2, [k2, p2] 9 times. Rnds 6–23 Work in k2, p2 rib. Rnd 24 Rep rnd 4. Rnd 25 Rep rnd 5. Rnds 26–30 Work in k2, p2 rib. Rnd 31 *K3, M1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2—106 sts. FOLDOVER SECTION Rnds 32–76 P28, work chart, p28. Rnd 77 *K2, p1, p2tog; rep from * to

Use CC and tapestry needle to create the spiderweb design. Using the knit sts as a guideline, use an embroidery backstitch to create the radial lines. Add the circular embroidery using the same backstitch technique. SPIDER ABDOMEN

With CC and smaller needles, cast on 8 stitches. Join in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm at start of rnd. Rnd 1 Knit. Rnd 2 *K1, kfb; rep from * to end—12 sts. Rnd 3 Knit. Rnd 4 *Kfb, k1; rep from * to end—18 sts. Rnd 5 Knit. Rnd 6 *K1, kfb; rep from * to end—27 sts. Rnds 7–9 Knit. Rnd 8 *Ssk, k1; rep from * to end—18 sts. Rnd 9 Knit. Rnd 10 *K1, ssk; rep from * to end—12 sts. Rnd 11 Knit. Rnd 12 *K1, ssk; rep from * to end—8 sts. Rnd 13 Knit. Fill abdomen with fiberfill. 105

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Christmas Tree Skirt Crocheted circles on a bright moss stitch background make this skirt such a pretty addition to the tree, you won’t want to hide it with presents.

DOUBLE MOSS STITCH KN I TTE D M E AS U R E M E N TS

Overall diameter approx 42"/107cm Center diameter approx 7"/18cm M ATE R I AL S

(over odd number of stitches) Row 1 *K1, p1, rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2 *P1, k1, rep from * to last st, p1. Row 3 Rep row 2. Row 4 Rep row 1. Repeat rows 1–4 for double moss stitch.

■ 4 3½oz/100g skeins (each approx

220yd/201m) of Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted (100% wool) in #12279 blue lagoon (A) ■ 1 skein in #3691 Christmas red (B)

NOTE

Skirt is knit in 7 double moss st sections with a garter st border on each end. The first and last st in each moss section are worked in St st. Increases are worked after the first St st and before the last St st.

■ 2 skeins in #61633 greenery (C)

TREE SKIR T ■ Size 8 (5mm) circular needle,

40"/100cm long, OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE ■ Size G/6 (4mm) crochet hook ■ Stitch markers ■ Tapestry needle ■ 5 1"/2.5cm buttons

G AU G E

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4"/10cm over double moss stitch using size 8 (5mm) needles. TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

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With A, cast on 99 sts. Rows 1–3 Knit. Row 4 (set-up r ow) K6, pm, k11, [pm, k13] 5 times, pm, k11, pm, k6. Row 5 (RS) K6, [k1, work double moss row 1 to 1 st bef m, k1] 7 times, k6. Row 6 (WS) K6, [p1, work double moss row 2 to 1 st bef m, p1] 7 times, k6. Row 7 K6, [k1, work double moss row 3 to 1 st bef m, k1] 7 times, k6. Row 8 K6, [p1, work double moss row 4 to 1 st bef m, p1] 7 times, k6. Rep rows 5–8 for body of skirt. Next (inc) r ow K6, [k1, m1, work double moss until 1 st from marker, m1, k1] 7 times, k6. Work increases every 2nd row beginning with row 5 ten times; then every 3rd row for remainder.

AT THE SAME TIME, work buttonholes as foll: On row 5 and every 3½"/9cm after, make a buttonhole on first garter-stitch border: RS r ow K2, bind off 3 sts, k1. WS r ow K1, cast on 3 sts, k2. Cont as established until skirt measures 17"/43cm from cast-on edge or desired length, ending with row 8. Knit one row even. Break yarn. Change to B.

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Index A

abbreviations 150 Acorn Placecards 120–121 Argyle Mitten Garland 128–129 Auld Lang Syne Mitts 15–17 Autumn Leaves Scarf 112–114

Fair Isle Christmas Stocking 133–135 Father’s Day Multicolor Scarf 62–63 Felted Casserole Carrier 122–125 Felted Fall Backpack 89–91 Felted Trick-or-Treat Bag 98–100

Back-to-School Pencil Case 84–85 Black Cat Brooch 108–109 Bouquet Shawl 52–55

Ghoulish Ghost Hat 101–103 glossary 151 Grandpa’s Eyeglass Case 64–65

School Spirit Convertible Mittens 94–97 skill levels 151 Snowlady Hat 139–141 Spiderweb Boot Toppers 104–107 Star Spangled Bunting 80–81 St. Patrick’s Day Beret 24–27 St. Patrick’s Day Necktie 28–30 Summer Seaside Pillows 76–79 Sunday in Spring Tea Cozy 36–39 Sunny Day Picnic Blanket 82–83 Sweet and Slouchy Hat 58–59 Sweetheart Lacy Cowl 22–23

cables 152 Campus Cool Cabled Hat 86–88 Champagne Toast Wine Cozy 10–11 charts, note about 151 Chocolate Bunny Hat 40–42 Christmas Tree Skirt 142–144 crocheted chain 154

Hanukkah Hat 126–127 Happy Couple Cup Snuggies 18–19 Harvest Market Bag 115–117 Holiday Stranded Wreath 136–138

techniques 152–155 Thanksgiving Throw 110–111

Lovely Lacy Clutch 56–57

Valentine’s Hot Water Bottle Cozy 20–21

Dad’s Golf Club Covers 69–73 Decorative Gift Boxes 145–149 designers, contributing 158 Dorm Room Throw 92–93

Midnight Kiss Capelet 12–14 Mom’s Cozy Slipper Socks 50–51 Mother’s Day Ruffled Scarf 46–49

Windy Day Appliqué Scarf 118–119

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Easter Egg Toppers 34–35 embroidery stitches 155 Emerald Isle Lap Blanket 31–33

yarn information 156 yarn overs 153

needle sizes, knitting 150 New Year’s Eve Necklace 8–9 Nordic Winter Gloves 130–132 O

Outdoorsman Socks 66–68 P Party Time Cupcakes 74–75 Passover Yarmulkes 43–45 picking up stitches 154 Planning Guide 157 pompoms 155

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50 knitted gifts for year-round giving

ABO UT UN IVERSAL YARN AN D D EL UXE W O RST ED

sixthandspringbooks.com PRINTED IN CHINA

for year-round giving DESIGNS FOR EVERY SEASON AND OCCASION FEATURING UNIVERSAL YARN DELUXE WORSTED

50 knitted gifts

www.univers al yar n. com Cover design by Diane Lamphron Front cover photography by Marcus Tullis Back cover photography by Jack Deutsch

50knitted gifts

$ 1 9 .9 5 US • $ 2 1 .9 5 Can ada

$19.95 US • $21.95 Canada

ISBN 978-1936096565

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