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Gas prices to high to a take mom on a trip, what the heck, they probably won’t let her knit on the airplane anyway!

So sit back & relax at home and enjoy this special day with mom celebrating with my Cherry Tree Hill Yarn Sale, all yarns are In Stock and 30-40% Off! 

Ariel

Baby Sachet

Supersock DK

Supersock Solid

Supersock Merino

Supersock Potluck

Superwash Merino Mini DK

Lambs Pride Worsted

North Country Cotton

Sachet Ribbon

Glitter Alpaca

Possum Lace

More!

Well dressed tots are Erika Flory of Kidknits.biz, business.  If you’re already familiar with her sweet & clever designs for children you’re very lucky.  If you have yet to discover her extraordinary talents creating children’s knitwear clothing that is comfortable, functional and of course adorable, you’re in for a treat. 

Discover her designs with these two sweet outfits that are absolutely Free!  If you like what you see, and knit, check out more of her work at Kidnits Hats and Pullover & Hat Sets.

Erika’s Little Red is a hooded, finger-tip-length cape sized for toddlers 18 months to 4 years. It is worked in one piece from the bottom up in stockinette stitch with a garter stitch border. Decrease rows below the neck gather the fabric in to shape the neck, and increases worked just above the neck shape the hood. A pewter clasp fastens the cape at the neck.  Our model, Anika, wore hers as part of her Halloween costume. Worn over a velvet party dress, it’s perfect for a visit to Grandma’s house (no wolves invited).

Kimono-style sweaters are an easy fit for babies: just wrap them in and tie it up! The classic kimono sweater is updated with Erika’s Sachiko Kimono Sweater with a sophisticated color combination, and the design detail of leaving slits at the side. The sweater is also designed to maximize “finish-as-you-go” techniques: the eyelet-garter band worked on the fronts eliminates the need to pick up ribbing; a three-needle bind-off finished the shoulder seams at the same time that the back neck is bound off; and the sleeves are picked up and worked from the top down, leaving only a short sleeve/side seam to sew. 

Simply Print Each Page or Email me for the PDF  File.

I’m delighted to bring you this fresh pullover design from Dolce Handknits!  Its easy to knit and a versatile wardrobe staple.

Introducing Ithaca, a feminine tee with side shaping and slightly puffed short sleeves.
Skill Level – Easy/Intermediate
Yarn - Sport-weight
Knitting Needles - 6 & 7 US (4-4.5mm)
Sizing - Bust 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40)” and Length 21 (21.5, 22, 22.5, 23, 23.5)”

Jane Thornley’s Riverstone Vest was born of rock and moss, twig and leaf, her inspiration behind this vest is organic and elemental.  Jane shares the story for this vest, “The stones around my house, heaved up by glaciers in primordial times and texturized by nature over the eons, influenced the hues blended together in this tunic-length vest. When I wear it,  I imagine I’ve donned a sheath of lichen like some (large) forest nymph.

Knit from carry-along yarns — those skinny, nebulous yarns like ladders or railroads designed to be held together with sturdier fare — and size 9mm/US13 needles, this will knit up quickly yet remain whisper-light despite the length. Modeled in primarily Habu yarns but any light-weight yarn will do.

Wear it belted or loose. Knit it long as in the original or make a shorter version. Eliminate the gently rounded shirt-like tails or experiment by making one in lace-weight linen or some textured filament yarn. As a free-range knitting pattern, this design just begs to be tried in different ways.  Sold as an instant PDF Download, no shipping charges!

Jacquelyn Landry is busy once again.  This time she is in the process of designing a child’s sundress and she’s holding a contest for the name!  There will be prizes for the winner.  Visit Jacquelyn’s Blog for details and make sure to tell her I sent you if you decide to enter!

Happy Anniversary To Me!
 

May, 2008 is my 3 Year Anniversary and its my turn to give back and show you my appreciation for all of your support in helping me grow my business. 

The first two years passed by so quickly I didn’t even have time to celebrate, so I want to do something special for you in 2008.  In honor of this event I want to thank fifteen lucky customers!  Be one of the first fifteen customers to make any size purchase on May 1st and you’ll receive a complimentary skein of yarn, knitting needle or accessory, knitting kit or pattern, or buttons, prizes will be drawn at random. 

Winners will be notified via email when their order is processed and announced by first name only in my Ravelry group and in my June Newsletter.  

Sivia Harding’s heavily beaded River Rock Scarf was first seen in the book No Sheep for You, and is an exercise in stream of consciousness knitting. Follow your imagination as you add beaded “rocks” to the ribbed stream… or you can follow one of the four charted designs provided in the pattern.

The scarves shown above, from left to right, use Sylvan Spirit from Green Mtn. Spinnery, Silken by Handmaiden Fine Yarn, Cash Iroha by Noro, and Lady Godiva by Handmaiden Fine Yarn.

Bead requirements for these scarves are: 1,128 (696, 850, 1,536) size 6/0 seed beads

This pattern includes instructions, hints and tips for bead stringing and bead management.

These scarves were knit with US 7 (4.5mm) circular or straight needles.

Dimensions: Infinitely variable! Or if following one of the provided charts, approx. 5 (6.5)” wide, 60 (50)” long. 

Sold as a PDF file, zero shipping charges.

Since Dawn Brocco designed her Interlocking Cable Socks, years ago, she’s been wanting to use the cable pattern in other designs. And it suits a hat perfectly, introducing her new Interlocking Cable Hat!  Two sizes are workable, through a change in needle size.

Sizes: S-M / M-L
Finished Dimensions:
Hat Circumference:18 / 20″ stretches to 20 / 22″
Hat Depth - top of crown to rib edge: 7.5 / 8″

Yarns: Modeled in Kraemer Yarns Naturally Nazareth, 100% domestic wool, approx 184 yard / 100 gram skein: 1 skein #Y1301 Natural or color of your choice
Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st with size 7 US (4.5mm) needles, 18 sts and 23 rows = 4″ in St st with size 8 US (5mm) needles, 1 rep (24 sts) cable pattern (unstretched) = approx. 3.25 / 3.5″ unblocked and 3.375 / 3.625″ blocked.
Substitute Yarn Weight: Worsted to Heavy Worsted
Skill Level: Intermediate 

Emailed to you after purchase as a PDF download, no shipping charges.

Dawn Brocco is ready for spring with her new V-shaped shawl, the Spring Lace Wrap.  It’s not difficult to knit, but it will keep your attention! The 2-row stitch pattern is adapted from Barbara Walker’s Charted Knitting Designs. The shawl needs no edging, unless you desire one - as knit, it is non-curling.

Sizes: 54″ wide x 29″ long
Finished Dimensions:
Unblocked Width x Length: approx 27″ x 38″
Blocked Width x Length: approx 29″ x 54″

Yarns: Modeled in Kramer Yarns Alpaca 100% North American alpaca, approximately 220 yard / 100 gram skein: 2 skeins #Y1901 Natural or color of your choice
Gauge: 17 sts and 24 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st and 16 sts and 22 rows = 4″ over lace pattern (unstretched and unblocked) with size 8 US (5mm) needles or size to give gauge.
Note: This is a looser St st gauge (the needle size is 2-3 sizes larger) than I would use for a garment.
Substitute Yarn Weight: DK
Skill Level: Intermediate

Sold as an instant PDF Download. 

Want to see more of Dawn’s classic yet playful styles? 
Accessories
Books
Pullovers & Cardigans
Socks & Clogs
Children

Spring opens up with a flourish of joyful greenery. Celebrate with Jane Thornley’s Come Spring Vest, worked side to side in a mix of lace ribbing and seed stitch featuring alternating colors of green braced by brown worked on size 5mm/8US needles. The bottom edging is picked up and knit afterwards in a leaf stem lace pattern. It’s an easy wear suitable for dressing up or down and those roomy armholes and absence of buttons offer an added dash of chic comfort. The back features a center panel in seed stitch worked in a glorious hand-dyed ribbon.

The vest can be knit in two ways: modular style by knitting lacey strips singularly or in groupings sewn together or, for those deep into sewing avoidance, by knitting side-to-side in either one or three pieces: back and two fronts. 

This delightful Vest is sold as an instant PDF download.

Discover the joy of hand-dyed yarn with 2 skeins Lorna’s Laces exquisite Shepherd Sock yarn in Bittersweet and a FREE Basic Sock pattern altogether in this clever container, the Little Can of Paint.  Known world over for quality, color and softness Lorna’s Laces unique hand crafted Shepherd Sock adds a touch of originality to your feet and your life.  This Kit makes the perfect gift for you or your favorite knitter! 

Basic Sock                       Edgewater

Death by Blogging…while enjoying my breakfast the other day I was watching CNN or Fox or some such sensational, over the top news station and they were covering an article in the NY Times, or was it the Washington Post, about Death By Blogging.  It appears two well known, paid bloggers, recently passed away and now the authorities are relating their heart conditions to the stress of their daily blogging.  Not to make light of these deaths, my sympathies to their families and friends.  But please, people of all occupations pass away everyday.  Death by teaching, well that’s a reality, how many teachers are shot by  a student every year.  Death by practicing medicine, think abortion clinic bombings.  Deaths on construction sites, OSHA isn’t just for @#&$s & giggles.  Death by civil engineering?  Hmmmm, anyway you get the picture. 

And what about the stress of the blog reader, trying to keep up with favorite bloggers, the overwhelming sense of urgency to read and comment.  And not just comment, but to think of an original witty comment that will get noticed by the blogger.  Has it ever reached a point where your heart is racing, blood pressure increases, you feel faint and light headed and the eye strain has given you an unbearable headache and you’re begging for death?

Death by Reading Blogs…what will they think of next?   

As part of my YMN Business Conference a couple of weeks ago in Chicago we got to tour Lorna’s Lace, where owner Beth Casey works her hand dyed magic.  This was followed by a Yarn Crawl to four local shops.

We began our tours mid morning after an early start of seminars.  As you can imagine there was a lot of knitting during our down time.

Waiting anxiously for our bus.

At last we arrived at Lorna’s Laces’ brick warehouse on Chicago’s near north side where upon entering I met the infamous Amanda who up until now I had only known on the phone.

Now into the studio.

Where we were greeted with scenes of drying yarn and the “Customer Cubbies,” I got to see my cubby, sorry no pic!

First Beth introduces us to her special fibers. 

Than what we’ve all been waiting for, she shows us how she hand dyes her yarn.

Messy!  She pours each color individually and kneads by hand to get full coverage. 

After its dyed she boils it.

Dries it.  And finally its hand wound into those perfect little skeins that arrive at your door.

Whew! 

On our way out we were given a goodie bag with the Little Can of Paint, a yarn & sock pattern kit.

After this event we began our Yarn Crawl, first stop was Arcadia Knitting on W. Lawrence Ave where we met Anna Tillman author of Doggie Knits and designer of this adorable doggie poker scene. 

The owner of Arcadia displays her yarn according to color, I’d heard of this method but had never actually seen it.

Next was nina: a well-knit shop, on West Division Street, which proved to be very urban and uber chic.  This window display was crafted from register tape, I want one. 

Than on to Loopy Yarns down in Printer’s Row on South State Street,  a very busy & nice little shop.  Sorry no pics!

And it was very late at night, and our group was much smaller, when we finally made it to Beverly to see My Sister’s Knits on S. Walden Parkway. 

Our tired but happy group was still in the mood to shop!

 I felt right at home at My Sister’s Knits who had not one but two giant shop dogs.

Our fearless leader Karin Strom of YMN who stayed with us to the bitter end.

Overall the conference was good, but I wish I had been able to spend more time in Chicago to visit with family and friends.

Ysolda’s darling Rose Red is a slouchy beret featuring a lace and cable pattern that grows organically out from a center flower. Rose Red is worked from the top down with a simple I-cord beginning, features shaping incorporated into the stitch pattern and ends with a cabled band worked in one piece with the hat. The pattern is given in three sizes to ensure a perfect fit and the directions are fully written out and charted.

Materials: 170[200, 230] meters / 185[220, 250] yards of DK weight yarn.
Shown in Orkney Angora St. Magnus DK 50% lambswool 50% angora in Scarlet.
6 US (4mm), or size needed to obtain correct gauge, set of 4 double pointed needles.
6 US (4mm), or size needed to obtain correct gauge, 16”/40cm circular needle.
Cable needle
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Gauge: 24 sts and 30 rnds = 10cm / 4”in stocking stitch. For best results work your swatch in the round.

Sizes: Small [Medium, Large]
To fit a head circumference of approx:
51[56, 61] cm / 20[22, 24]”

Sold as a PDF instant download, no shipping charges!

DRUM ROLL PLEASE!  I have the 3 winners of my Ravelry Group Projects & Stash Drawing!

This is Joolee’s Neck Warmer knit in Insubordiknits’ Vitreous Humor yarn!

Yvonneknits shared her Clapotis knit with Lorna’s Laces Lion and Lamb in Watercolor.

And Knottyknitter40 won with her 2 skeins of Malabrigo Merino Worsted in Lettuce and Stonechat.

All three win a skein of Cherry Tree Hill’s Supersock Solid yarn. 

I had 19 entries in all, thank you to everyone who entered, please watch for more Drawings. 

April 2008 Newsletter
The Season’s Best

 

Expand Your Knitting Library ~ 50% OFF ~
These knit & crochet books are 50% Off.  Perfectly Brilliant Knits by Melissa Matthay and Sheryl Thies transforms basic sweaters into gorgeous garments that knit up fast and are fabulous to wear. Each design introduces an unique feature. Combine dazzling yarns with dramatic flair to create 25 tanks, pullovers, ponchos and more. 

 

Other classics to put on your shelves are Beyond Wool by Candace Eisner Stick, Easy Living Crochet by Carol Alexander and Jeanne Stauffer’s New Directions In Knitting.

 

And these issues of LANG Yarns’ Fatto A Mano are also On Sale.

I’ve been in Chicago since Monday the 24th attending the Yarn Market News business conference for LYS owners.  Despite being the only online retailer to attend I found it interesting and a wonderful source of networking and may have some new and exciting products to introduce.  I’m working on a longer blog with lots of pics!  We toured Lorna’s Laces yesterday and I have some fabulous photos of Beth Casey working her magic on some yarn!  

La Lana Wools’ lush and unique Caspian Kush Shawl, designed by Linda Romens, brought actual applause at the Stitches West 2008 fashion show. It’s drop dead gorgeous, elegant and very, very up town.

What makes it stand out from other shawls is the incredible fringe made of Handspun Ultra Finissimo Wensleydale with its long adorable curls. Fiber of this quality requires great concentration and ability on the part of the grower. And represents 35 years of breeding techniques.  La Lana Wools is proud to offer it and had Linda design this shawl to showcase it.

Of course being Linda, it also has a beautiful Lace pattern that plays peek-a-boo with your shoulders and a bold mosaic edging. There! lost of different knitting techniques for an interesting knit.

Measurements & Price: There are two versions of this Shawl One Size Fits All With the Handspun Ultra Finissimo Wensleydale Fringe or One Size Fits All Without Fringe

Sold as a Pattern only for $15 or as a Kit.  Kit includes Pattern and yarns in colorways shown, Forever Random Worsted Nublado, edged with Phat Silk Phat.  The optional Handspun Ultra Finissimo Wensleydale fringe is sewn on last.

Vogue’s goal with this issue is to provide you with a spectrum of designs that can be knitted up quickly, so you can look fab come the dog days (see, among their many VEVV patterns, Cathy Carron’s yellow-rific stunner and Dawn Leeseman’s blue V neck). Summer is the time we all have a little extra breathing room to take on more serious projects. The wedding-fashion story “The White Way” exemplifies these types of projects. Whether you’re a bride-to- be or intend to be, cast on for Michele Rose Orne’s diva Moonlight Garden coat.  Speaking of divas, and only in the nicest way possible, Vogue is happy to introduce you to Rebecca Taylor, one of the heroes in the fashion industry. Her featured dress is just an inkling of what is coming in future issues.

Also as a knitter, you’re curious every time a new type of fiber hits the scene; in recent years that has meant a wide range of eco-friendly yarns. Take a look at the Natural Selection section and the fashion story “Ecologic” for seasonless projects that are good for both the environment and your wardrobe.

In This Issue:
NICKY EPSTEIN: IT’S IN THE BAG Every woman should have a beautiful bag to carry on her wedding day. If it’s knitted (and big enough to stash a lot of loot), so much the better. Nicky explains the handiwork behind her beaded bridal bag.

MEG SWANSEN: WEDDINGS AND KNITTING TIE A KNOT In Latvia, says knitting historian Lizbeth Upitis, a girl could prove herself worthy of marriage through the quality and quantity of the mittens she knit. Meg teams up with Lizbeth to break down the colorwork technique behind this ornate tradition.

LOVE IS KNITTING, KNITTING IS LOVE We say it’s time for a new tradition: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue—and now, something knitted. KnitKnit’s Sabrina Gschwandtner toasts the growing trend of knitted weddings.

VK INTRODUCES REBECCA TAYLOR Style-setters Cameron, Uma, Cate, Reese and Sarah Jessica swear by her patented take on grown-up girl power. New Zealand-born designer Rebecca Taylor now brings her fairytale fierceness to VK. Plus: A designer Q&A.

SPOTLIGHT ON: AMIGURUMI Crafters worldwide are turning Japanese, creating amigurumi, adorable stuffed critters fashioned with great imagination and a healthy dose of kawaii (Japanese for “cute”). By Leigh Witche

SHIRLEY PADEN: THE SHAPE OF LACE In Part 2 of her tutorial, designer Shirley Paden shows knitters how to apply their new lace-making skills to garment construction.

LILY M. CHIN: WAISTING AWAY “I hear this complaint over and over again: Sweaters are too boxy, too shapeless—especially in plus sizes. Yet with the smallest amount of waist shaping you can fake an hourglass figure, even if you have no waist to speak of.” Lily Chin shows how simple alterations can turn a square silhouette into one that hugs your curves.

All in stock Kauni Effect yarn is now 20% Off.  This is the fabulous yarn used to knit Ruth’s Kauni & Autumn Leaves Cardigans, she recommends approximately 400-500 grams of yarn for these cardigans. 

Email if you want a Free copy of Ruth’s Kauni Cardigan. 

Dawn Brocco has always loved flowers, and floral brooches are always popular embellishments that easily make a hand knit or off the rack garment unique, thus she was inspired to design her own line of Floral Brooches, a rose, sunflower and lilac (all three are included in this pattern).  This is Dawn’s story…”My aim was to make the flowers look more realistic than some I’ve seen. In this pattern, the Lilac Brooch comes closest to that goal. As I neared the end of designing these three, I realized that there are more flowers I want to try, but which will need to go into a separate pattern. So, this is just the beginning!”

The Rose and Sunflower are both easy. The beading at the center of the sunflower is stitched on afterwards– so there’s no threading or hooking on beads. The Lilac is a bit more complex, but do-able for a intermediate knitter or even an eager beginner. It looks far more complicated than it actually is to make, as the pieces are knit separately, then joined.

Size: Range of 4-5.5″ width and length

Yarn: Peace Fleece Worsted (for the Old Rose and Lilac) and Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Worsted, used double (for the Sunflowers)
Needles: US size 8 (5mm)
Sunflowers use small amounts of Mill Hill size 3/0 (5.5mm) pebble glass beads
Gauge: 16 sts and 28 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st using size 8 needles and 20 sts and 30 rnds = 4″ in St st using size 6 needles (or sizes to give gauges).
Substitute Yarn Wt: Heavy worsted and worsted used double
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Dawn’s knit and knit & felt creations are beautiful works of art, often inspired by her love of nature.  She has complied many of her works together in easy to use, downloadable Books.  To see more of Dawn’s work visit her at my site, Pullovers & Cardigans, Socks & Clogs, Children, Accessories and Books.

All of Dawn’s patterns are sold as instant PDF Downloads, zero shipping charges!

The Crochet Guild of America has officially named March as National Crochet Month.  Get hooked and celebrate by teaching someone you love to Crochet, for more info visit their Website…

Need a new Hook? 
Clover Takumi has crafted Soft Touch, Bamboo and Aluminum for comfort.

Need to brush up on your Crochet Basics? 
Interweave Knits Spring 07 guides you through these basic stitches, the Slip Stitch, Crochet Chain, Reverse Single Crochet and Single Crochet.

Looking for the perfect pattern?
Sweaterbabe loves crochet, and her flattering designs are hip and easy, enjoy her Kimono Wrap Lace Top, Striped Scallop Scarf, Easy Crochet Beanie, Crochet Mohair Shawl & Simple Crochet Shawl.

Berroco celebrates Crochet with Berroco #231: Knit, Crochet & More, the title says it all, it’s a fun-filled spring & summer collection featuring fine Berroco yarns in both knitted and crocheted tops, sweaters, ponchos, shawls, handbags and much more.

The book Easy Living Crochet, edited by Carol Alexander, features 67 creative crochet projects including afghans, sweaters, bags, totes, beautiful jewelry, delicate greeting cards, lovely home accents, fun projects for babies and kids, plus fabulous fashions and accessories for the whole family. 

And if you only have time to crochet one shawl this season make sure it’s Schaefer’s Anne Lace Shawl!  This stunning shawl can be worn alone or to dress up a jacket or coat, you won’t need another accessory! 

Have fun and email if you would like the Free Crochet patterns from Sweaterbabe and Vogue Knitting that were sent with this news announcement. 

Lily Go’s high waist Empire Top is very easy to wear while flattering and slimming at the same time.  Knit in Karabella’s DK weight, 100% cotton yarn Vintage Cotton.

Sivia Harding’s triangular Norwegian Woods Scarf or Shawl depicts a forest progressing from winter into spring.  Optional beads add sparkle to the edge.  Its designed to be knit in lace weight yarn and modeled in Malabrigo Lace Baby Merino below, 470 yards for the scarf and 900 yards for the shawl on size 2-3 US (2.75-3.25 mm) circular needle.

The scarf shown above is done in 2 skeins of Handmaiden Sea Silk. The pattern features optional beads along the edge. The scarf requires 179 size 8/0 beads; the shawl, 251 beads.  Modeled in Toho 3×3 mm cubes, which are about the same size as 8/0 seed beads. 

Below is a shawl size Norwegian Wood done in 2 skeins of Malabrigo Lace Baby Merino Purple Mystery.

Dimensions: 47 ” wide at top, 24″ from top to tip (scarf)
66″ wide at top, 33″ from top to tip (shawl)

Sold as a PDF Pattern, no shipping charges and also as a Kit with Malabrigo Lace Baby Merino.

Pile on the Springtime knits with the Spring/Summer 2008 issue of Knitsimple.  Let’s hear it for cheerful, shapely tees that put the spring in your step. Plus, a workshop on Knitsimple’s must-make cover tunic.  The palette may be earthbound, but their plus-size styles soar with knitterly spirit.  Faster than you can say “abracadabra,” you’ll whip up a tube of I-cord for embellishing and accessorizing with pizazz.  A bouquet of pastel patterns for mother and daughter bring out the season’s first blush.  Hearts and flowers are so little-girl. Make the transition to a cool dorm room or teen room by stitching up some décor that struts her grown-up style.  Over thirty must knit patterns.

Plus knitting tips from the pros, need some pointers? Knit Simple’s Faith Hale uncovers the essential tips and tricks favored by our very own community of stitching mavens.  And are you still knitting alone, learn how the Internet makes it possible for knitters worldwide to be part of one big, happy family. 

Searching for back issues of Knitsimple?

Many knitters are addicted to knitting & crocheting baby garments and accessories.  There’s the “Oh it’s so cute” factor and knowledge it will be loved and cherished for years to come, plus the fact that you can knit or crochet an entire garment in record time.  Erika Flory of Kidknits’ specializes in baby garments and her Pullover & Hat Sets and Hat Patterns & Kits are a great resource for this breed of knitter!  Discover all her delightful works of art for baby.  And see her newest work, A Baker’s Dozen: 13 Knitted Baby Hats. 

Hats are the greatest things to knit for babies.  You can be flashy, traditional, funky or mellow in your choices of design and color.  They’re quick to knit up, so even if you have a last minute baby shower to attend, you won’t go empty handed, and even better your gift will be hand knit and the hit of the shower!  A Baker’s Dozen: 13 Knitted Baby Hats features 13 favorite hat designs by Erika. 

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