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TuTu: Instructions on Web!
 TuTu is our dramatic new ribbony yarn that will be available in shops as early the second week of August. In preparation for its debut, we have added TuTu knitting instructions to our website. These instructions include step-by-step photos of winding the yarn, casting on, knitting and binding off. Written instructions will also be included on the inside of each TuTu skein.
CPY TuTu comes in 50-gram hanks. This allows you to buy the right amount for your projects, since some uses simply do not require 100-gram hanks. But whether your project calls for one or multiple skeins of TuTu, you will find the price to be very affordable.
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New FREE Patterns: Sausalito and more...
We have added six new patterns to our Web site since our last issue of Purls. The Sausalito Lace-Trimmed Socks (pictured to the left) were designed by shop owner Sharon Stone of Three Stitchers Yarn Shop in central Texas. These socks are basic k2 x p2 ribbed socks with heel stitch heel and fancy crocheted edging. It is easy to omit the edging for non-crocheters as well or a great way to start learning crochet.
 The Ruffled Shawl in Cotton Twirl (pictured to the right), also by Gail Tanquary, is fun and drapes well. This pattern uses six to nine balls of Cotton Twirl and short rows to form both the garter-stitch edging and the body of the shawl. Funky and fun is the Funky Scarf done in a combination of Mini Mochi and Chunky Mochi. The lacy garter stitch of Mini Mochi creates wonderful drape. You will barely know you are wearing it. The generous length allows for multiple wraps around the neck, and the Chunky Mochi edge adds form and interest. It uses one ball each of Mini Mochi and Chunky Mochi.  Next we have the comfy and elegant Smoky Cables-and-Lace Cowl in Sausalito (pictured to the left). Sausalito is truly a dream to knit up. This fingering-weight yarn produces a wonderfully soft and comfortable fabric that feels fantastic to wear. It takes a little under two balls to make. Be on the lookout for matching hat and fingerless gloves, soon to be available as well. Lastly, we have added our first Mendocino project to the pattern page. Mendocino is a new yarn coming this fall and should be available in shops in September. The Heel Stitch Fingerless Gloves feature alternating rows of knit and slip 1, knit 1, a stitch commonly used for the heel of a sock. Used on larger needles than one might use for a ribbing, the fabric created is not dense but squishy soft and oh-so-warm. One ball of Mendocino will do for these shorties. The pattern will work equally as well in Mochi Plus. We are also working on a hat to match, which will be available by the time Mendocino hits the shops in fall. |
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Indie News: Mini Mochi in Crochet! Magazine
Wow! If you are a crocheter, you will not want to miss the Autumn issue of Crochet! Magazine. It features one of the most gorgeous Mini Mochi projects I have ever seen. The Floral Fantasy Shawl, designed by Theresa Kehrer, is the Editor's Choice and the cover project for this issue. The design combines color 103 "Violets Rainbow" in our Mini Mochi with trim accent color 1104 "Deep Loden" in Mini Solid. Susan and I were fortunate to see the project in person at the recent Fall 2011 show of the National Needlearts (TNNA) in June, and we were amazed. "What an incredible sensation this piece created at TNNA!" says editor Carol Alexander. "So many people stopped at our booth to admire it."
 The magazine officially goes on sale August 2, 2011, but subscribers are already receiving their copies. If you are not a subscriber, you can purchase the magazine either digitally (for immediate access) or as a good old-fashioned hard copy by going to the Crochet! Magazine Web site .
Mini Mochi is a great choice for crochet. You can view other Mini Mochi crochet patterns on our free Mini Mochi patterns page , including the Flower Garden Shawl and the Diagonal Crocheted Scarf . See what indie crochet designers have done with Mini Mochi on Ravelry as well.
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