All New Homespun Handknit

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Homespun Handknit 25

Small Projects to Knit with Handspun Yarn

Amy Clarke Moore, editor of spin•off magazine

projects Fair Argyle Cap (Erda Kappeler) Coin Purse (Kathryn Alexander) Moth Mittens (Sarah Anderson) Andean Baby Poncho (Kaye Collins) Self-Striping Socks (Kathleen Taylor) Wisteria Shawl (Diane Mulholland) Indigo Lichen Beret (Jeannine Bakriges) Prairie Scarf (Nancy Bush and Judith MacKenzie McCuin) Lace Up Mittens (Sara Lamb) Hannah’s Autumn Sweater (Amy Clarke Moore) Stained Glass Cap & Mittens (Carol Huebscher Rhoades) Nomad Bag (Sara Lamb) Diamond and Pearl Mitts (Emma Crew) Spider Hat (Nancy Roberts) Old Garden Shawl (Faina Letoutchaia) Child’s Nordic Set (Sarah Anderson) Sheepy Mittens (Amy King) Chutes and Ladders Hat (Kristi Schueler) Bias Bottom Bags (Sarah Swett) Zipped Baby Hoodie (Lisa and Nancy Shroyer) Glitterpants Soaker (Kathryn Tewson) Entrelac Cuff Socks (Erda Kappeler) Happy Headband (Liz Gipson)

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fair argyle cap {Erda Kappeler}

This cheerful cap has the look of complicated colorwork but uses only two yarns. Erda Kappeler washed the Merino/Corriedale cross fleece by hand and spun the yarn woolen, then dyed one skein a strong blue and painted the other to self-stripe. She paired the yarn with an argyle motif from a weaving pattern and created this bold take on a classic.

Spinning Notes

Knitting Notes

Fiber: 1 oz (28 g) Merino/Corriedale

Yardage used: 98 yd (90 m) of blue yarn

fleece in each of 2 colors.

and 72 yd (66 m) of space-dyed yarn.

Shown here: 1 oz eggshell blue, 1 oz

Needles: U.S. size 5 (3.75 mm) set of

space-dyed yellow, pink, teal, and purple.

5 dpns. Adjust needle size if necessary

Preparation: Handcarded rolags.

to obtain the correct gauge.

Drafting method: Long draw.

Gauge: 12 sts and 16 rnds = 2" (5 cm)

Wheel system: Double drive.

in patt.

Yarn classification: Worsted.

Finished size: 7 1⁄2" (10 cm) from brim

Ratio (singles/plying): 13:1.

to top of hat; 20" (51 cm) circumference.

Singles direction spun: Z.

To fit a woman’s size small.

Numbers of plies: 2.

Note: While working the two-color pattern,

Plied direction spun: S.

carry the inactive yarn loosely in the back

Plied twists per inch: 6.

and twist it around the working yarn every

Plied wraps per inch: 12.

4 sts to secure the floats and prevent

Total yardage: 130 yd (119 m).

puckering (see Glossary).

Yards per pound: 1,050. 5 fair argyle cap

diamond & pearl mitts

stained glass hat & mittens

glitterpants soaker

gallery

chutes & ladders hat

entrelac cuff socks

old garden shawl

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A New Classic For the new generation of spinners and knitters, All New Homespun Handknit is the new classic featuring small projects designed for manageable amounts of handspun yarn. Similar to the original Homespun Handknit, this book offers a variety of projects for advanced beginning knitters and spinners (or fans of handspun yarns). Packed with spinning knowledge and 25 adorable projects, knitters and spinners can create unique gifts and wearables.

All New Homespun Handknit includes designs that make the most of a few hundred yards of handspun.

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Paperback, 81⁄2 × 9, 144 pages 50 photographs, 10 illustrations, 15 charts ISBN 978-1-59668-114-6 $22.95 Available September 2009

Amy Clarke Moore is the editor of Spin-Off magazine and co-editor of the Interweave Felt special issue magazines. She is the coauthor of Beaded Embellishments (with Robyn Atkins) and editor of Spin-It!

 atterns for hats, mittens, scarves, socks, bags, children’s P items, wraps, and home décor items, by some of the best-known spinners and knitters working today. Designers include Kathryn Alexander, Jeannine Bakriges, Judith MacKenzie McCuin, Nancy Bush, and Amy King Basic yarn information (yards per pound, gauge, wraps per inch) Technique information to create each yarn Basic spinning and knitting glossary Information for measuring yarns