Our featured books this month from Potter Craft are both guaranteed to send you on your own lace odessey. Read about them and then enter to win your favorite.
 Knitters will love The Art of Knitted Lace. The introductory portion features a complete lace how-to section that will quickly get you on your way. This is followed by dozens of lace patterns by some of the best lace designers in the U.S.A. Choose from sweaters, shawls, scarves, hats, vests and more.
 Doris Chan's new book Crochet Lace Innovations will definitely set crocheters' hearts aflutter. Doris offers clear instructions for beginners with every project that will surely raise your crochet IQ. Choose from a multitude of patterns that include hairpin, broomstick, tunisian and Doris' specialty, "exploded" lace, a technique that is based on thread crochet patterns re-imagined in more robust fibers. __________________________________
WIN YOUR FAVORITE LACE BOOK!
Thanks to the generosity of Potter Craft, this month we are giving away FIVE copies of THE ART OF KNIITED LACE and CROCHET LACE INNOVATIONS. Follow the simple directions below. Please, one entry only per book per person. Put your full name in the body of the email. Winners will be chosen at random and then notified via email.
Don't delay! Entries close midnight September 10, 2010.
If the links don't work on your computer, you may email directly by cutting and pasting the following: For knit book: knit@knitandcrochetnow.com. Type "Knit Lace" in the subject line and put your full name in the body.
For crochet book: crochet@knitandcrochetnow.com. Type "Crochet Lace" in the subject line and put your full name in the body. |
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FREE LACE PATTERNS
Experiment with lace by downloading these patterns excerpted from this month's featured books.
 The Ingenue Scarf (left) from The Art of Knitted Lace is an easy lace pattern to learn that will wow your firends when they see it. It combines cables with lacy background stitches for a one-of a kind look. Hat pattern not included.
 Scarfaroo (right) from Crochet Lace Innovations takes you beyond the basics of tunisian crochet. A handy pocket on one end gives you a place to stash your glasses and keys followed by a lovely tunisian lace pattern for the body of this special scarf. |
  Once you've made your scarf, why not spiff up the look with a unique way to wear it. We found a website with 39 great ways to twist and tie scarves for belts, head gear, neck or waist. Although geared to silk scarves, many of the ideas can be used for hand made scarves too. We've shown you two of our favorites. Check out the website for complete instructions and lots of other styles. |
CONGRATS TO OUR JULY WINNERS!
Wow! We had an overwhelming response to our July Giveaway for free copies of KNIT NOW! and CROCHET NOW!
The lucky winners were:
Bill Winkleman, Elaine Skorich, Cindy Iorlano,
Cheryl Jenkins and Iva McAdams
Crochet Now!
Marge Sume, Elizabeth Tjomland, Sunshine Rodriguez, Hilde Staufiger and Kitty Kacalek
  These books would make great gifts for every crafter on your holiday list or as a reference source for you. Each book includes 29 projects that were featured on Knit and Crochet Now TV plus a DVD that shows how to make each square-of-the week Season Three afghan.
They are shipping now to your favorite craft store or you can still purchase them online at the My Craftivity Store.
Regular price for these brand new books including the DVD is $24.99. You can get them at the My Craftivity online store
for just $14.84 when you use special coupon code MYC113 before September 15
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 LIVE IN NEW YORK its....Don't miss this long awaited Fashion Knitting Event. The three day event will feature:
·Famous teachers such as Meg Swansen, Debbie Bliss, Debbie Macomber and Nicky Epstein. ·Classes for novice to expert
·Fashion shows featuring the latest designs
·A large marketplace with all the newest products
The show takes place at the Hilton New York Hotel with special rates for participants. It's the perfect location to also visit Rockefeller Center, Broadway Theaters and fabulous dining. Click the logo to learn more.
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Lyrical Lace