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Luxury yarns, helpful tools, cool accessories—plus ever-important totes to hold it all.

BOOKS
Nicky Epstein's sequel and a knitting murder mystery top our list of reads.

CONTEST WINNERS
The winning hats from our Caps for Kids challenge are revealed.

Q+A: LOUISA HARDING
The talented designer behind the Miss Bea series or pattern books talks about her most important inspiration: her children.

COMMON THREADS
Knitting traditions are still being passed down but today, granddaughters sometimes teach their elders a thing or two. By Kristen Hampshire

CLOSE-KNIT KIDS
Call it Knitting Circles: The Next Generation as kids in droves choose stitching in groups over less wholesome pastimes. By  Teresa Politano

THE FLIRT FACTOR
Show off your girly side in lightweight mohair sweaters ideal for nights on the town.

LAY IT ON THICK
Newbies rejoice! Four easy-as-pie projects done up in super-bulky yarns are yours for the making.

RUFF AROUND THE EDGES
Add these machine-knit frills to your jacket or sweater and presto—instant wardrobe update.

BOYS WILL BE BOYS
Casual, comfortable patterns are the key to relaxing autumn weekends.

GRAND OPENING
A big city's loss is a small town's gain. Check out the stunning openwork designs or the effervescent Melissa Matthay, the "Diva of Madison."

SMITTEN WITH MITTENS
Choose from four fun-tastic styles or follow our step-by-step tutorial and fashion your own.

THE RAINBOW COLLECTION
Your tots will be the stars of the playground in these cute 'n cozy togs.

BABY'S BOOTY
Sweet stuff for tiny tykes includes fish-shape pillows and a crocheted mobile.

BEST IN SHOW
Liven up dog (and cat) days ahead with fanciful 3-D cushions in the image of your favorite four-legged friend.

LEARN TO KNIT
What are you waiting for? Pick up those needles and get stitching!

LEARN TO CROCHET
You'll be loopy before you know it with our easy-to-follow guide.

Machine Know-How
Closeup on Yarns
Yarn Buying Guide
Techniques and Abbreviations
Instructions
Mail Order