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Baby Blanket of Many Colors

Wrap that special baby in this fun and colorful blanket that uses eight different colors of cake yarn in an easy, seven-row pattern repeat.

Strasbourg Hexagon Shawl

Worked in lacy, join-as-you-go hexagons, this unique U-shaped shawl is the perfect accessory.

Easy Breezy Pineapple Topper

Add a touch of flair to your favorite tank top this summer. This breezy topper will add just the right touch while still keeping you cool.

Beaded Coins Bracelet

This fun bracelet is made from a round of connected “coins” that are each tipped with beads alternating in color. No clasp is necessary—gently stretch it over your hand and you’re ready to go!

Tunisian Shores Blanket

Simple stitches and stripes come together to create a rustic throw that is perfect for sprucing up a bare sofa.

Abstract Flower Hot Pad & Peach Slice Dishcloth

Add a touch of spring to your kitchen with a brightly colored hot pad featuring abstract flowers or a pretty, peach-colored dishcloth!

‘Fishing' For A Fillet Knife?

The right tool can make unpleasant jobs more bearable.

Spring Flowers Hot Pad

A bevy of spring blooms covers this double-thick hot pad. Crocheted in a variation of single crochet, choose colors to match your kitchen decor.

Daisy Shawlette

A pretty lacy floral design begins at one point of this asymmetrical shawl and continues to grow with each 6-row repeat.

Track Stitch Shawl

Master the double treble stitch and create a stunning shawl to wear this spring! Crocheting with a light and airy alpaca blend, you’ll make increases at three points to create the unique shape.

The Keepsake Dolls of Yolonda Jordan

Every crochet designer has a passion. Some are known for their clothing, others specialize in afghans and there are those who are inspired to create accessories. Among doll designers, the crochet world is fortunate to have Yolonda Jordan, who creates wonderful and unusual dolls of color.

Lacy Shells Tee

Hand-dyed artisanal yarns are all the rage! Learn to make your own for a fraction of the cost with our tutorial on page 14. Then crochet yourself this stunning top to show off your accomplishments!

Flower Blossoms Pillow

Add a bright pop of color to your home! Crocheted flowers and leaves are appliquéd to a simple textured background creating the perfect spring accent!

Heart of the Home Dishcloth

Perfect for gift-giving, this dishcloth features a textured heart design worked in crossed double crochet stitches accented with surface slip stitches.

Blossoms & Lace Afghan

Just right for spring, the filet crochet mesh creates a lovely backdrop for pretty dimensional flowers scattered over its lacy surface. A sweet flower fringe is the perfect finishing touch.

Baby Owl Teether

Crocheted in worsted-weight cotton, this sweet little sleepy owl makes a nice soft teething toy for Baby.

Colorful Cotton: Dye Your Own Yarn

I love the look of hand-dyed yarns—with their speckles, swirls and innovative color play, but I’ve always been too intimidated by the process to try it myself.

ROOSEVELT DAM AGATE: A Gem Loaded with History

The Roosevelt Dam agate is a very limited-occurrence lapidary material, uncovered during the excavation of the Theodore Roosevelt Dam in Arizona, hence the obvious name of Roosevelt Dam agate.

GEORGIUS AGRICOLA'S: DE RE METALLICA

465 Years Old and Still Relevant

Trisparkle 12 Design Marks New Approach

I want to thank Jim Perkins for his many years of providing outstanding faceting designs for the Rock & Gem readership.

Scientists Looking at a Possibly Undetected Volcano in Alaska

Is there a previously undiscovered volcano within Alaska’s Aleutian chain of islands? A team of scientists recently presented their findings surrounding this possibility during a meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU).

QUARTZ

COMMON, BUT NOT CONVENTIONAL

Discovering the Splendor of SLAG

A pile of slag remaining from copper smelting operations of 1930s Cottonwood, Arizona is one area of focus for Minerals Research, Inc. (MRI), the company pursuing a 15-20 year process to remove the pile using innovative recovery technology.

HUNTING FOR THUNDEREGGS

Uncovering A “Ghost” Volcano’s Treasures

CERUSSITE

GALENA’S GIFT OF A STUNNING SECONDARY MINERAL

Anxiously Awaiting a New Museum Opening

With the year 2021 upon us, Arizona collectors are certainly excited about the pending May opening of the University of Arizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum in downtown Tucson. Of course, the excitement extends beyond the border of Arizona and to far reaching locales around the globe.

Captivated By Copper

Soldiers’ Discovery Leads to a Century of Mining at Pearl Handle Open Pit

Q. David Bowers

GREAT COIN HOBBY PROMOTER

PCGS SOLD, NEW COIN DESIGNS, SOARING SILVER

In November, the news was that an investor group led by American billionaire hedge fund manager and majority owner of the New York Mets Steven A. Cohen and collector Nat Turner plan to acquire Collectors Universe (NASDAQ: CLCT) for about $700 million.

LEGENDARY CELEBRITIES BUYING COINS

Numismatics In the Media Spotlight