By Olivia Kent
From the December 2016 issue
On those chillier evenings, these cabled ankle booties would help to keep even the tiniest tootsies warm and looking extra stylish! The booties each feature a flipped over cuff, with mini cable stitches running down the cuff.
View ProjectFrom the December 2020 issue
This luxurious headband is created by crocheting around a hair elastic for a comfortable easy fit. The simple Tunisian crochet stitch is easy and does not require a special hook. The seamless, one-piece design can be made with any chenille or velvet yarn. Great for gifting, this quick project is reversible and has a unique plush texture on each side.
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Ember’s simplicity makes it a beautiful and classic toy. It would be a perfect gift for a baby shower or a birthday, or even to keep for yourself. Each part is worked in the round in the classic crochet amigurumi style and then the pieces are sewn together.
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Inspired by the traditional mittens that were once knitted for woodsmen in the north of Sweden, these thick, cozy mittens make the perfect unisex gift. If made using 100% non-superwash wool and crocheted to a tight tension, they have the additional benefit of being water resistant.
View ProjectBy Darla Fanton
The self-striping yarn does all the work as you create the peaks and valleys of this easy ripple pattern. Seam the short ends, nestling the peaks into the valleys for a continuous loop.
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