Alpaca Hat & Scarf to Knit from Dovetail Designs.

Extra long scarf and expandable hat are knitted lengthwise. Scarf is 72 x 6" (18x15cm) Stocking stitch and reverse stocking stitch with crochet chain stitch for fringe and tassel.

Yarn: Sport or DK (Double Knitting), 160 yards for the hat & 525 yards for the scarf

Circular needle: 29" (74cm) - size 6 US (4.25mm) Crochet hook: size G/6 (4.25mm) - for fringe and tassel

K2.31 Wrap Jacket to Knit

This VERY EASY jacket, with a double thick collar and wrap front, is super cozy and a breeze to knit! It is worked in one piece with shoulder seams and has a six stitch decrease panel down the top of each sleeve.

Aran Vest to Knit from Dovetail Designs

This unusual vest, with matching cable panel on the back, is knitted in one piece with shoulder seams.

Stitches: Cable and rib for welt, with Stocking stitch and garter stitch edging for body of vest.

Five adult sizes. Yarn: Chunky Circular needle: Size 10 (6mm) Gauge: In Stocking stitch, 4 sts = 1" (2.5cm)

K2.24 Vest with Collar to Knit by Val Love of Dovetail Designs

This colorful vest goes with everything, has a convertible collar and zipper closure, and is knitted in one piece with shoulder seams. Vest has ribbed sides for a trim fit and zipper slides open from neck and hem.

Chest sizes given in inches and (metric): XS 30 (76) S 34 (86) M 38 (96.5) L 42 (107) XL 46 (117) XXL 50 (127)

• Yarn: Chunky
• Stitches: Stocking stitch & k1, p1 rib
• Knitting needle: Size 11 (8mm)
• Gauge: 3 sts = 1" (2.5cm)
• Skill level: Intermediate

Two Piece Sweater to Knit from Dovetail Designs

Featured on page 6 in the "Check This" section of the Winter 2002 edition of Family Circle Easy Knitting.

Knitted cuff-to-cuff with three-quarter length sleeves, and joined at front and back. Shaped and graded armholes and shoulders.

Stocking stitch and reverse stocking stitch. Optional crochet trim.

Five adult sizes. Yarn: DK (Double Knitting), Needles: Size 6 (4.25mm)

All three hats are very easy to make - single crochet stitch is used throughout. Wide brimmed sun hat can be rolled up and stuffed in a purse. Why not make one to go with one of our Shoulder Bags to Crochet? Hat for all seasons with medium brim and flower to wear just about anywhere. Pick your own colors to match a favorite outfit. Winter hat with six-pointed star and rolled brim will keep your ears warm when it gets cold.

Three Button Vest to Knit from Dovetail Designs

This EASY pattern is knitted in one piece, beginning at base of vest. Two strands of yarn are used throughout, with single strand for crochet edging.

Stitches: Seed and rib.

Five adult sizes. Yarn: Sport or DK (double knitting) Circular knitting needle: Size 7 (US) (4.5mm) Crochet hook: Size G/6 (4.25mm) for finishing Gauge: In seed stitch 9.5 stitches = 2" (5cm)

K2.28 Swing Sweater to Knit by Val Love of Dovetail Designs

This quick and easy sweater is wider at the hem for unrestricted movement. It is worked in one piece with shoulder seams. Fitted sleeves are knitted from shoulder to cuff with short rows at shoulder.

Backpack to Knit from Dovetail Designs

Featured in the 2002 Fall edition of Family Circle Easy Knitting page 9

This backpack has two handy inside pockets for keys, coins, cell phone or sun glasses. The handles slide to keep it open or closed.

Stocking stitch is used throughout. I-cord shoulder straps. Needle size 5 (3.75mm). Sport weight cotton yarn, used double.

Backpack is 9? x 10.5? (23x27cm) (Larger needle size will yield larger backpack.)

Beaded Hat & Scarf to Knit

Luxurious alpaca hat & scarf with beaded diamond pattern around hat band and each end of scarf.

Stocking stitch or crochet for cap. Reverse stocking stitch for hat band and scarf. One size fits most.

Yarn: Fingering Weight, 200 yards for the hat, 200 yards for the scarf.

Needles: 16" circular Size 5 (US) (3.75mm) Beads: Size 6/0