How many times have you wished you could see a crochet pattern worked with an alternate yarn? Welcome to Options, the next best thing to try it before you buy it. Melissa Leapman s designs are a perfect fit for this preview format. The diva of crochet has been wowing New York fashion houses with fresh looks for years. Now you can take her designs and make them your own.

6 crochet designs, each shown in two yarns: Can't Top This (deep V-neck pullover); Cap It All (cloche); Oh, the Frill! (ruffled cutaway cardigan); In a Flurry (snowflake skinny scarf); In Short Order (cropped openwork duster); and Here's the Scoop (scoop neck top).