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WHAT'S NEW ABOUT THIS PAGE?
As of 8/15/02, absolutely everything! We've completed Phase I work on this page. You are now able to view all pictures and descriptions in our new, easier to navigate format.
FYI: Typically, we introduce a minimum of two new collections a year. Our Spring/Summer 2002 Collection was introduced in February 2002. Our new Fall/Winter 2002/2003 Collection is featured below. We always strive to ship new patterns and products to our retailers before introducing them on-line. Why? To make sure when you see something you want, it's already available!
Below are our newest patterns and products available through your favorite local yarn shops and mail order sources. You'll find timeless designs for adults, children, babies, and the home. Where more than one pattern features the same design--just sized for different age groups--we've put those patterns together for your viewing convenience.
REMEMBER: 1. Click on any picture that interests you, and a larger image of that picture will appear. Click on the larger image, and you'll be right back into the catalog. 2. Click on the knitted divider between any two designs whenever you want to return to this list:
- FCB001 Classic Beginnings Socks for the Family
- S050 Cheltenham Pullover Vest for adults
- S051 Cheltenham Sweater for kids and teens
- S052 Cheltenham Sweater for adults
- AF014 Two to Crochet: Southwest Heathers and Peaks of Interest
Afghans & Matching Pillows- AF015 "Happy Holidays, Deer" Afghan & Matching Pillow
The Classic Beginnings series of booklets features one classic design shape with directions for completing it at a variety of gauges, in a generous range of sizes, and with the support of detailed technique instructions. Classic Beginnings Socks for the Family features a crew length sock worked in the round from the top down (from leg to toe). A variety of leg ribbing and stitch pattern options are included so you can create endless combinations of sock designs from one booklet.
Classic Beginnings Socks for the Family might just become an instant classic--essential for your sock knitting library! It's sure to become one of your favorites whether you are a beginning sock knitter in search of confidence building, easy-to-understand instructions or an experienced sock knitter in search of a resource that's "done the math" for all the sizes and all the gauges!
Techniques described and made easy include: Determining gauge and needle size specifically for sock knitting, needle choices for sock knitting, casting on to double pointed needles, distributing and redistributing stitches/slipping stitches, closing the gap/avoiding a ladder between double pointed needles, working the heel flap, short row heel shaping/turning the heel, picking up stitches to work instep and foot, preventing a hole at the gusset, decreasing stitches at the instep and the toe, and using the Kitchener stitch to close the toe.
Size Range: toddlers (5-7" foot), kids (7-9" foot),
women (9-11" foot), and men (9-12" foot)Gauges: 5, 5 1/2, 6, 6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2, and 8 sts per inch
S051 Cheltenham Sweater for kids and teens (on the left)
S052 Cheltenham Sweater for adults (on the right)
The Cheltenham Sweater showcases a variety of flattering knit/purl stitch patterns, including seed stitch ribbings and a deceptively simple slip stitch at the chest. Additionally, this modified dropped shoulder pullover for boys, girls, men, and women is designed for comfort and features a mock turtle neck collar.
Size Range:
- for kids and teens...2-4 through "oversized"
(finished chest sizes 24-39 1/2")- for adults...P through 3-X (finished chest sizes 36-60")
Gauges: 4 and 4 1/2 sts per inch
S050 Cheltenham Pullover Vest for adults
There can never be too many beautiful vest designs, right? Especially when those designs look equally attractive on both men and women. That's how you're bound to feel about the Cheltenham Pullover Vest for adults. After you determine whether to work with cold or warm weather fibers, you're going to enjoy making this fitted v-neck pullover featuring seed stitch ribbings and a deceptively simple slip stitch pattern.
Inside the pattern you'll also find a bonus: Detailed instructions on how to pick up stitches for neck and arm bands!
Size Range: X-P through 3-X (finished chest sizes 35-60")
Gauge: 4 1/2 sts per inch
AF015 "Happy Holidays, Deer" Afghan & Matching Pillow
You asked for it, so we brought this handsome "Happy Holidays, Deer" Afghan out of retirement and spruced it up just for you. It's now a quicker knit, with directions for working with bulky weight yarns, and includes directions for making a matching pillow. It still features deer worked using the enjoyable mosaic knitting technique, bordered by slip stitch "berries." Whether you choose a holiday or natural, "woodsy" colorway, you're sure to be delighted with the results!
Finished Afghan measures approx 46" wide by 60 3/4" long. Matching pillow measures approx 14" x 14". Baby blanket-sized version (not pictured) measures approx 38" x 38". Gauge: 4 sts per inch.
AF014 Two to Crochet: Southwest Heathers (on the right)
and Peaks of Interest (on the left) Afghans & Matching Pillows
Ready to crochet? We've brought two beautiful home decor projects out of retirement and put them into one new leaflet, just for you.
The lovely Southwest Heathers Afghan on the right is worked from side to side and features single, double, and front treble post crochet stitches. Finished Afghan (pictured) measures approx 50" wide by 62 2/3" long. Matching pillow (not pictured) measures approx 18" x 18". Baby blanket-sized version (not pictured) measures approx 38" x 38". Gauge: 3 dc per inch.
The Peaks of Interest Afghan on the left is also made with bulky weight yarns, but is worked from the bottom up. It features front post double and treble crochet stitches atop a single crochet background. Finished Afghan (pictured) measures approx 45" wide by 54" long. Matching pillow (not pictured) measures approx 18" x 18". Baby blanket-sized version (not pictured) measures approx 36" x 36". Gauge: 2 3/4 sc per inch.
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