Item# 139

Mix-and-match ensemble of hat, crew socks and fingerless mittens to knit in two colors of DK weight yarn of your choice and size 6/0 seed beads.

Although the colorwork might appear involved, the slip-stitch color knitting is simple because you only need to handle one yarn color at a time. The beads give an added depth of color and look of complexity to an otherwise simple beaded knitting technique.

This Tips & Techniques article includes step-by-step details to invisibly seam the lace edging for the Lace Edged Doily using Stockinette Kitchener Stitch. The tips are also helpful for anytime you do Kitchener Stitch.

Bring a little bit of knitting art into your kitchen, bath, or dining entertainment. Make this practical, small piece of flower-inspired "art" that you can use as a facecloth (pictured here in a boudoir gift basket), tabletop coaster/doily, or stylish kitchen dishcloth.

Here's a trio of lace leaf designs to delight anyone and everyone. I chose autumn colors in remembrance of the piles of leaves I loved to jump into. Maybe you and I don't jump into piles of leaves now, but undoubtedly you'll enjoy making a whole pile of these knitted leaves to play in! Includes designs as shown for Aspen, Maple Leaf, and Oak Leaf. (Note: pattern for Oak Leaf also available separately as Bits of Lace Oak Leaf)

Themed companion socks, one with a spider and the other with a web, knitted in lace and beaded stitches.

This attractive, practical afghan is an example of "moose lace", i.e. lace knitted in a heavier yarn than usual. The lace makes this afghan lighter in weight for its size, yet pleasingly warm and snuggly.