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every other row.

Work until collar measures 3½”

Bind off loosely in seed stitch.

POCKETS

Pick up approximately 20 sts on the edge of pocket. Work in seed stitch for 1 inch.

SLEEVES

Cast on 31 (33) sts.

Work in seed stitch for 3 rows.

Change to stockinette.

Increase 1 st at each end on needle every 10th row 5x = 41 (43) sts.

When sleeve measures 17” or desired length bind off 3 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.

Bind off 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.

K2tog at each end of needle every other row 3x (4x).

When cap measures 6½” bind off 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.

Bind off 3 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.

Bind off remaining 15 sts.

FINISHING

Sew side seams, insert sleeves, sew on buttons. Make two pocket linings.

[Jacket in Lusso]

MATERIAL

14 skeins Fiesta Lusso

5 buttons

4 stitch holders

NEEDLES

Size 10½

Crochet hook, size H

GAUGE

3.5 sts = 1”

4 rows = 1”

FINISHED

MEASUREMENT

Size 39

Pattern is a multiple of 2 sts + 1.

ROW 1: Right side. K1 through back loop (tbl) across the row to end.

ROW 2: K1 ∗ P1 tbl, K1 ∗ to end.

ROW 3: P1 ∗ K1 tbl, P1 ∗ to end.

ROW 4: Same as row 2.

ROW 5: Same as row 1.

ROW 6: P1 tbl ∗ K1, P1 tbl ∗ to end.

ROW 7: ∗ K1 tbl, P1 ∗ to end.

ROW 8: Same as row 6.

Repeat rows 1 through 8 for pattern.

BACK

Cast on 69 sts.

Proceed in pattern until piece measures 12” or desired length.

ARMHOLE SHAPING

Bind off 4 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.

Bind off 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.

K2tog at each end of needle every other row 4x.

When armhole measures 8½” put all sts on stitch holder.

FRONTS

Make 2 pieces, reversing all shapings.

Cast on 35 sts. Work in pattern to armhole.

Shape armhole on one side only. At the same time shape neck.

K2tog at neck edge, then alternately (every 2nd row, every 3rd row) 12x more.

When armhole measures same as back put all sts on holder.

SLEEVE

Cast on 35 sts. Increase 1 st at each end of needle every 10th row 5x (45 sts).

When sleeve measures 17” or desired length bind off 4 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.

Bind off 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.

K2tog every other row 5x.

When cap measures 6” bind off 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.

Bind off 3 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.

Bind off remaining 13 sts at once.

FINISHING

Join shoulder seams with a three–needle bind–off.

Sew seams. Insert sleeves.

Single crochet for 2 rows, making buttonholes evenly spaced on the 3rd row. The 1st one is approximately ½“ from bottom.

Single crochet for 2 rows followed with 1 row of reverse crochet around the whole sweater.

[Skirt in Lusso]

MATERIAL

9 skeins Fiesta Lusso

Elastic for waistband

NEEDLES

Size 10½

Size 9 circular 24”

GAUGE

3.5 sts = 1”

4 rows = 1”

FINISHED

MEASUREMENT

Size 8/10

FRONT

Pattern is a multiple of 2 sts + 1.

Cast on 60 sts. Work in pattern as follows:

ROW 1: Right side. K1 through back loop (tbl) across the row to end.

ROW 2: K1 ∗ P1 tbl, K1 ∗ to end.

ROW 3: P1 ∗ K1 tbl, P1 ∗ to end.

ROW 4: Same as row 2.

ROW 5: Same as row 1.

ROW 6: P1 tbl ∗ K1, P1 tbl ∗ to end.

ROW 7: ∗ K1 tbl, P1 ∗ to end.

ROW 8: Same as row 6.

Repeat rows 1 through 8 for pattern.

Increase 1 st at each end of needle every 4” 3x (66 sts). Continue until piece measures 24". Put all sts on stitch holder.

BACK

Repeat same as front.

FINISHING

Sew both seams. With size 9 circular needles pick up sts left on holders. Join, careful not to twist the sts. Purl 1 row across all sts. K1, P1 for 1". Purl 1 row. P1, K1 for 1". Fold band and sew, leaving a 1” opening. Thread elastic through.

[Tank in Tenero]

MATERIAL

4 skeins Fiesta Tenero

4 stitch holders

NEEDLES

Size 11

Crochet hook, size H

GAUGE

2.4 sts = 1”

4½ rows = 1”

STITCH

Stockinette

FINISHED

MEASUREMENT

Size 39

BACK

Cast on 46 sts, work in stockinette for 11½”

ARMHOLE SHAPING

Bind off 3 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. Bind off 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. Knit 2 sts together at beginning and end of needle every other row 2x. When armhole measures 8½” put all sts on stitch holder.

FRONT

Proceed same as back until armhole measures 5½". Bind off the center 8 sts. Attach another ball of yarn, then every other row bind off 2 sts 2x, 1 st 1x.

FINISHING

Join shoulder seams with a three–needle bind–off. Sew seams. Single crochet around neck and armhole followed with a reverse crochet or crab stitch.

[Afghan in Stuff]

MATERIAL

2½ skeins Prism Stuff, three different colors

1 skein in two colors Classic Elite Playful Weekend

1 skein Judi & Co. Kringle

NEEDLE

Size 13 circular 32”

GAUGE

2.80 sts = 1”

FINISHED

MEASUREMENT

48“ x 60”

With Playful Weekend color 1 cast on 135 sts. Work 4 rows in garter.

Change to first skein of Stuff.

Work in pattern as follows:

Pattern is a multiple of 6 + 3 sts.

ROW 1: (RS) P3 ∗ K3, YO, P3 ∗ repeat from ∗ to ∗ to end.

ROW 2: K3 ∗ P4, K3 ∗ repeat to end.

ROW 3: P3 ∗ K1, K2tog, YO, K1, P3 ∗ repeat to end.

ROW 4: K3 ∗ P2, P2tog, K3 ∗ repeat to end.

ROW 5: P3 ∗ K1, YO, K2tog, P3 ∗ repeat to end.

ROW 6: K3 ∗ P3, K3 ∗ repeat to end.

Repeat rows 1 through 6 until the skein of Stuff is totally used up.

Change to Kringle and work P1 ∗ YO, P2tog ∗, P1 for 4 rows.

Knit 2 rows in garter, increase 2 sts on last row.

Change to second color of Stuff and work ½ skein.

Multiple of 6 + 5 sts.

ROW 1: K4 ∗ YO, slip 1, K2tog, PSSO, YO, K3 ∗ repeat, finish with K1.

ROW 2: Purl.

ROW 3: K1 ∗ YO, slip 1, K2tog, PSSO, YO, K3 ∗ YO, slip 1, K2tog, PSSO,