Walking in a Winter Knitting Wonderland WINTER 2015 ® Knits With a Timeless Twist TOP IT OFF A Modern Spin on an Elizabeth Zimmermann Knitting World Classic COLORWORK COLLECTION 10 Tantalizing Accessories & Garments Make It Mosaic With 3 Easy Stitch Squares 11 ACCESSORIES To Make This Weekend! Tradition Meets Modern Slouch Hat & Mitts, page 98 The original Pattern Maker. ® Lion Brand Yarn Tradition has no substitute. For the past 137 years, Lion Brand Yarn has helped de ne the culture of knitting and crocheting in America. As a family-run business we bring Lion Brand® Landscapes® the same sense of pride and quality to every product we make so that you L40568 can create and share more treasured moments with the people you love. Jewel Box Pullover lionbrand.com | The most popular online destination for yarn crafters in the world. CROCHET KNIT QUILT SEW CARD-MAKING FLORAL PAINTINGREGISTER BEADING NOW! sign up early to get the classesnt! 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AnniesCraftFestival.com MADE IN GERMANY #anniescraftfestival #anniesfest #anniescraft Contents WINTER 2015 • Volume 37, No. 4 44 63 Winding Learn a Stitch Smoky Shades Paths—A Share the Love 69 Simple Yet Stunning Cardi Design by Sandi Prosser 49 Mosaic Squares Lesson on Tonal Scarf Designs by Beth Whiteside 73 Design by Andi Javori Cablework 54 Wondrous Wristers & Color Splash Toppers 76 Stormy Weather Scarf 18 Wandering Walk Pullover Design by Ann Weaver & Cowl Designs by Beth Whiteside Twilight Stole Designs by Fiona Ellis 78 Design by Andi Javori 24 Crossover Cardigan & Graphic Arts Scarf Designs by Fiona Ellis 59 Contrast Cowl & Cap Rustic Elements Designs by Kate Atherley 34 Berkshire Cardi 81 Winter Woods Cardigan Design by Norah Gaughan Take It Anywhere Topper 63 Design by Patty Lyons Design by Lois S. Young 40 Botanical Shield Pullover 84 Evergreen Cabin Pullover Design by Norah Gaughan Scandi Pullover 64 Design by Sandi Prosser 44 Diverging Paths Pullover Design by Melissa Leapman Moss on a Twig Design by Patty Lyons 87 Design by Lena Skvagerson for Annie’s Signature Designs Make navigation simple—look for this circle around the page number for beginner and easy projects! CREATIVE KNITTING (ISSN 1551-6512, USPS 496-270) is published quarterly by Annie’s, 306 East Parr Road, Berne, SUBSCRIPTIONS: $24.97 + $2.98 p/p per year in USA, $24.97 + $9.98 p/p elsewhere, U.S. funds only. To subscribe, see IN 46711, (260) 589-4000, fax (260) 589-8093. Periodicals postage paid at Berne, IN 46711 and additional mailing CreativeKnittingMagazine.com or write to Creative Knitting, P.O. Box 9001, Big Sandy, TX 75755. offices. POSTMASTER: Send change of address to Creative Knitting, P.O. Box 9001, Big Sandy, TX 75755. 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GST Account Number 13541 4274 RT. 4 Creative Knitting WINTER 2015 FIND US @ www.facebook.com/CreativeKnittingMagazine 63 78 84 102 DEPARTMENTS Top It Off— ARTICLES OF INTEREST Editor’s Note, 6 Creative Letters, 7 Coverings From 11 Founding Mothers of Fresh Picked Knits, 8 Modern Knitting Book Reviews, 10 Head to Hands By Tabetha Hedrick This Just In, 11 Yarn Trend Report, 12 13 Patty’s Purls of Wisdom Chromatic Earflap Cap Knitting School, 108 91 By Patty Lyons Design by Carri Hammett Standard 15 Myth-Busting Cable Abbreviations, 109 93 Slip It On Headband & Patterns Standard Yarn Weight Mitts System, 109 By Fiona Ellis Designs by Brandyce Pechillo Skill Levels, 109 for Lion Brand Yarn 32 In the Spotlight: Crochet Class, 112 Norah Gaughan Yarn & Notions Loops & Ladders Skullcap 95 By Kara Gott Warner Resource Guide, 113 Design by Kara Gott Warner for In This Issue, 114 Annie’s Signature Designs 96 Knitting the EZ Way 98 Tradition Meets Modern By Jackie Daugherty Slouch Hat & Mitts Designs by Jackie Daugherty for Annie’s Signature Designs 102 Harlequin Hat & Mittens 24 Designs by Lois S. 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