From the December 2017 issue
This extra-long scarf can wrap around your neck twice for extra warmth and coziness. The ribbing on the edges of this piece contrasts the garter ridges. The eyelets break up the stitch pattern, making it an interesting knit!
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From the December 2017 issue
Delicate flowers, white as frost, climb from the ribbed cuffs to the triangular tips of these mittens. Afterthought style thumbs keep the construction simple on these gorgeous mitts.
View ProjectBy Diane Zangl
The colors of the Nordic stars alternate positions on this traditionally styled yoked pullover. The sweater begins with blue motifs on white, then changes to white on blue at the underarm. Stay cozy on cold winter nights in this stunning sweater.
View ProjectFrom The Cowl Knitting Collection: 15 Patterns for Infinity Scarves and Cowls
This softly draped cowl-hood features a mosaic colorwork central motif. This hooded cowl can be worn as a hood under a jacket to keep out the chill and then lowered to become a cowl once you’ve entered into the safety of the indoors.
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The Celesta, a new instrument that Russian composer Tchaikovsky discovered in Paris, was famously used in the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Inspired by the “heavenly sweet” sound made from this instrument — words Tchaikovsky used to describe it — this crescent-shaped shawl is easy to wear and lays nicely without a shawl pin.
View ProjectBy Lana Jois
From the December 2017 issue
When the children are nestled all snug in their bed, the Visions of Sugar Plums Shawl pattern will be waiting for you! Whether you are knitting the night before Christmas or getting a head start, this top-down lacy shawl captures the true spirit of the season.
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When Clara and her Nutcracker Prince traveled to the Land of Sweets, they were welcomed by the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Land of Sweets Shawl is similarly a welcoming pattern that was designed to keep you warm on a chilly winter’s day. This crescent shawl has a wide lace border and is worked from the top down.
View ProjectFrom the December 2017 issue
This is a sideways shawl that was inspired by the many facets of the sugar plum fairy, from her intricate costume of glittering appliques, to her tiara, to the shape of her tutu. A thin, slender crescent shawl with a garter body and a decorative open lace stitch pattern forms a delicate plum blossom panel amongst an airy, whimsical openwork border.
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This squishy, colorful cowl gives the wearer a sense of being wrapped in cozy luxury. Quick and easy, it is worked in the round with a simple Fair Isle arrow pattern. This is a great pattern to use up your leftover yarn since only 50 grams are needed for the contrasting colors.
View ProjectBy Quenna Lee
From the December 2017 issue
This textured scarf that combines slipped stitches with garter stitches to create arrows is a must knit! The length of this scarf allows it to be worn many different ways for optimal warmth.
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