Gorgeous cranberry red is the season's standout shade and cowl-neck sweaters continue to be a hot fashion trend. Both color and style are beautifully combined in this flattering tunic-length sweater.

FINISHED SIZES: Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large, 3X-large and 4X-large are in [ ].

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 36 inches (small) [40 inches (medium), 44 inches (large), 48 inches (X-large), 52 inches (2X-large), 56 inches (3X-large), 60 inches (4X-large)]

No, we're not talking about the plastic overwrap on a magazine, but a chic fashion bag that's trendy enough to use as a stylish purse and large enough to carry as a versatile tote.

FINISHED SIZE: 4x11 x 13¹/₂ inches

MATERIALS: Omega La Espiga #9 fine (sport) weight nylon yarn (7 oz/339 yds/100g per roll): 3 rolls #80 turquoise

Sizes C/2/2.75mm and D/3/3.25mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge

Tapestry needle

1¹/₂-inch heavy silver jump rings: 4

Faux flaps accented with leather buttons create the illusion of buttoned sleeves in this attractive, easy-to-wear pullover. Beatiful tweed-style yarn gives it a rich, more expensive look.

FINISHED SIZES: Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ].

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 40 inches (small) [44 inches (medium), 48 inches (large), 52 inches (X-large), 56 inches (2X-large), 60 inches (3X-large)]

A blend of dark and light shades of gray gives this pretty wrap a smoky color palette. Glittering sequins in the yarn add a touch of elegant sparkle.

FINISHED SIZE: 22x74 inches, including Fringe

MATERIALS:  Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Fashion Jeweltones fine (sport) weight acrylic/wool/payette yarn (1³/₄ oz/99 yds/50g per skein): 8 skeins #2201 moonstone

Size 1/9/5.5 mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge 

Straight pins

With a slight shimmer of silver peeking through the brushed exterior of the yarn, Amy Gunderson's Soft Shoulder Shawl in Roma is not only great to look at, it's also so much fun to stitch. This shawl is worked side to side with the edging knitted at the same time as the body of the piece.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Length 70", Depth in Center 27"

MATERIALS: 4 (50g; 159yd) balls Rozetti Yarns Roma (50% acrylic, 50% polyamide) color #201-06 Plum Shine

Size 8 US (5 mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Stitch markers, yarn needle