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Pattern Description from Knitting for Peace: “This hat features a unique construction technique. The body is worked flat, from side to side, with a vertical stripe pattern. Simultaneously, decreases are worked on one end and increases on the other, which gives the hat a parallelogram shape--a rectangle with a slant. When the parallelogram is sewn together, the stripes naturally swirl around the hat.”

Soft pastels and gentle yarns fill this issue of Interweave Knits. This issue includes two stories; a beautiful collection of elegant, springtime sweaters and tees, and a charming selection of lacy shawls and colorful socks. Enjoy a hilarious article about trying to use artificial intelligence to write knitting patterns, and learn from knitting expert Karen Frisa about how to knit on the bias. With 15 projects to choose from, your season is sure to be filled with the first signs of spring!

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