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Accessories, sweaters, and home goods galore—We explore and get to know one of our favorites–tweed–in City House, Country House; make sinuous and organic textures pop in Texture in Relief; glam up some classic Menswear Fabrics, and keep things simple for 1, 2, 3. There’s something for everyone–get knitting!

 

Summer 2006 Issue
Project & Yarn Requirements

On the Newsstand May 16, 2006

PROJECTS

Looking Glass Top
Robin Melanson

Muench String of Pearls (70% cotton, 20% rayon, 10% polyester; 99 yd [90 m]/50 g): #4024, 10 (10, 12, 13, 14) balls.

 

 

Pink Mimosa
Theresa Schabes

Plymouth Linen Isle (50% cotton, 30% rayon, 20% linen; 86 yd [79 m]/50 g): #6056 pink (MC), 10 (11,11,11,12,12 ) balls; #7503 taupe (CC), 1 ball.


Marseilles Pullover
Kathy Zimmerman

Goddess Yarns Phoebe (100% baby alpaca; 73 yd [66 m]/50 g): #0734 coral red heather, 14 (15, 17, 19) skeins.





Wedgewood Blouse
Norah Gaughan

Berroco Touche (50% cotton, 50% rayon; 89 yd [82 m]/50 g): #7961 cadet, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins. 




Cambridge Jacket
Ann Budd

Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Heathers (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g): #2425 rust, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins.


Marigold Tote
Veronik Avery

Adrienne Vittadini Nicole (65% acrylic, 35% nylon; 117 yd [107 m]/50g): #7694 aubergine (slate; MC) 6 balls, #7688 orange (CC), 2 balls. Yarn distributed by JCA Inc.

 


Make-Believe Crowns
Nicholette Hoyer

Rowan Yarns Classic Cashsoft DK (57% merino, 33% microfibre, 10% cashmere; 142 yd [130 m]/50 g): Girl’s crown: #SH506 pink, 1 ball. Boy’s crown: #SH506 blue, 1 ball.

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Carousel Horse
Ellen Sibelius

Zitron Loft Classic (100% wool; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #1223 red (MC), 3 balls; #1221 orange, #1222 purple, #1237 lime green, #1238 medium green, 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Skacel.

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Not Currently Available

Bazaar Socks
Priscilla Gibson-Roberts

Brown Sheep Cotton Fine (80% cotton; 20% wool; 222 yd [203 m]/50 g): Pair 1: #345 gold dust (light orange), #310 wild orange (medium orange), #210 tea rose (medium pink), #730 raging purple (purple), #005 cavern (black), #835 harvest (dark ochre), 1 skein each.

Web-only project
Not Currently Available


Pea Pod Baby Set
Kate Gilbert

Debbie Bliss Cotton Cashmere (85% cotton, 15% cashmere; 104 yd [95 m]/50 g): #26 green, 5 (6, 8, 10) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever Inc.

 

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Not Currently Available

 

Brooklyn Cap
Laura Irwin

Valley Yarns Berkshire (85% wool, 15% alpaca; 141 yd [129 m]/100 g): #33 olive (MC), 1 (1, 2) skeins; #24 light blue (CC), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by WEBS.

 


Thorn & Thistle Twinset
Joan Forgione

Classic Elite Classic Silk (50% cotton, 30% silk, 20% nylon; 135 yd[123 m]/50 g): #6920 bleached denim. Tank: 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) balls. Cardigan: 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) balls.

 



Mommy Snug
Kate Gilbert

Gedifra Cotton Merino (52% merino, 48% cotton; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #6221 orange, 13 (15, 16, 18, 21) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.


Evening Star Top
Esther Yun-Mancini

Tahki Select Yarns Star (60% nylon, 40% polyester; 163 yd [149 m]/20 g): #3 purple/silver multi, 11 balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.


Bias Corset
Annie Modesitt

Filatura di Crosa Zarina (100% merino wool; 181 yd [165 m]/50 g): #1462 light blue (A), 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6) balls. Filatura di Crosa Luxury (100% silk; 160 yd [146 m]/50 g): #2 light blue (B), 1 ball for all sizes for top trim and straps. Yarns distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.

Fairy Net Blouse
Robin Melanson

Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca & Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd [133 m]/ 50 g): #I10 natural, 5 (6, 7, 8, 8) skeins.

 

 

Icarus Shawl
Miriam Felton

Alpaca Yarn Co. Suri Elegance (100% suri alpaca; 875 yd [800 m]/ 100 g): #3001 Pearl Harbor grey, 1 skein.


 

Brioche Bodice
Katy Ryan

Colinette Wigwam (100% cotton; 142 yd [130 m]/100 g): #115 velvet bronze, 4 skeins. Yarn distributed by Unique Kolours. 

 

 

 

Seaberry Shell
Wenlan Chia

Twinkle Cruise (70% silk, 30% cotton; 375–395 yd [342–361 m]/230–250 g): meadowbrook (aqua), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins

 

 

 

Bonita Shirt
Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark

Garnstudio Safran (100% cotton; 173 yd [159 m]/50 g): #18 ecru (off-white, MC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) balls; #31 lime, #13 pink, #30 turquoise, 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Aurora Yarns.




Lotus Blossom Tank
Sharon Shoji

South West Trading Company Bamboo (100% bamboo; 250 yd [229 m]/100 g): turquoise green, 2 (3, 4, 4) balls.

 

Eyelet Chemise
Therese Chynoweth

Louet Sales Euroflax 4-Ply Linen (100% linen; 270 yd [247 m]/100 g): #18 sandlewood, 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins.

 
   


Summer Shawlette

STAFF PROJECTS:

Summer Shawlette
Sandi Wiseheart
Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere 4-Ply (100% cashmere; 200 yd [183 m]/55 g): #51 lupine (periwinkle), 2 skeins. 

Frothy Scarf
Ann Budd
Lorna's Laces Helen's Lace (50% silk, 50% wool; 1250 yd [1143 m]/4 oz): #50ns poppy, 1 skein.

Chunky Lace Wrap
Lisa Shroyer
Knit One Crochet Too Fleece (100% polyester; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #325 mango, #353 coral, 2 balls each.

Arrowhead Stole
Mary Jane Muckleston
Fleece Artist Blue Face Leicester 2-Ply (100% wool; 1000 yd [914 m]/250 g): aqua, 1 hank.

Penobscot Scarf
Cyrene Slegona
Fiesta Yarns La Luz (100% silk; 220 yd [201 m]/57 g): arctic ice, 1 skein.

Molly's Headband
Pam Allen
Frog Tree Alpaca Sport Weight (100% alpaca; 130 yd [119 m]/50 g): #96 light blue, 1 ball. Yarn distributed by T&C Imports.  

Little Arrowhead Shawl
Pam Allen
Halcyon Gemstones Silk 2/5 (100% silk; 260 yd [238 m]/100 g): #6 coral, 1 skein

Arrowhead Stole


(Left to right): Frothy Scarf, Penobscot Scarf
(Left to right): Chunky Lace Wrap, LIttle Arrowhead Shawl, and Molly's Headband.
 

Painted Desert Shawl
Linda Romens

La Lana Wools Dos Mujeres 2-Ply (55% mohair, 45% merino; 122 yd [111 m]/57 g]): logwood dark purple (MC) 7 skeins. La Lana Wools Forever Random Fines (100% wool; 118 yd [108 m]/57 g): potpourri glace (CC), 4 skeins

Web-only project
Not Currently Available

 

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