Love of Knitting Spring 2011

Technique and more
20 Ask Laura All the tricks of knitting miters and how to put them together.
58 Learn how to knit a bobble
A step-by-step lesson on how to add bobbles to any knitwear project.
74 Designer profile
Meet Colorado designer Brigitte Reydams, and learn how she got started knitting and what she does for knitting fun.
Projects for every knitter
Web bonus! Creamy Aran pullover With a nod to Irish heritage, this Aran knit sweater is a winner.
11 Spreading wings cable pullover
A soft and cozy cable sweater to ward off a spring chill.
14 Buttermilk shell
A sleeveless beauty to knit for warm weather.
24 Mitered threesome
Eight mitered squares make this sweater a fun one to knit.
30 Cropped eyelet vest
This fun knit has lace panels on the front and a stockinette back.
55 Shades of spring cardigan
An easy knit cardigan for a cool spring day.
60 Criss-cross vest
Use a simple trick of knitting to make this one-of-a-kind vest.
64 Bobbled lace cardigan An unusual cardigan to practice lacework and cables. 67
X marks the spot
Black X's mark this short-sleeved pullover in a big way.
80 Heather cable vest
A few easy cables give a spark to this wool vest.
82 Azalea bolero Knit
This bold cardigan with a cable border and say "hello" to spring.

Kids projects
34 Kids section Knitwear for kids of all ages with patterns for all skill levels.
36 Little sailor cardigan
A sailor's delight with a large collar and decorative flower band.
40 Breath of spring baby hat Two versions of a cute and easy topper for the little one.
42 Playtime pullover
For school or dress—a mock cable quickie.
44 Berry bobble cardigan
A sophisticated cardigan for the younger set.
47 Sunshine stripes pullover and hat
Knit a variegated rainbow of color in a child's size—with hat to match.
50 New arrival cardigan
As easy as one, two, three—for your favorite new person.
52 Sunny day jumper
The perfect jumper with cables for the experienced knitter.

Accessories and fun stuff

• Spring flowers scarf Knit a bouquet scarf to wear this spring.
  
• Blooming bands Add flowers anywhere and make headbands for all.
  
• Felted Kuku dolls Ty and Zoe will steal your heart. Learn how to knit a felted toy.
  
• Ruby rose clutch A Valentine— or any time—evening bag complete with instructions for finishing it yourself.
  
• Azure shawl The lovely open work of this shawl makes it a joy to wear.
  
• Potluck shrug A fun and funky shrug to delight your fantasies.
  
  
• Best friend pillow A clever beginner project for anyone – just use a phone number!

• Editor's letter
  
• Books for knitters
  
• The knitting shop
  
• Basic knitting instructions
  
• Resources
  
• Texture