I have been behind on things all year long! This month... I things really got wild. Kat and I put the finishing touches on Socks A La Carte 2: Toes Up. It's going to be a beautiful book. We really listened to all of the suggestions too. Alot of you mentioned the red was hard to see.. so we created SOLID COLOR TOFUTSIES just for you! It looks beautiful in the book where we featured a beautiful denim blue. With the book done, we're focusing our attention on a whole new collection of Tofutsies socks. What can we do with solids... and with 2 colors? What ideas do you have? Check out the new, solid colors of Tofutsies here.... Want a preview? This is STARFALL our newest gem of a pattern. This stunning shawl is made with 1 ball of SWTC Tofutsies. Get the pattern here!Our other exciting new is the arrival of Llama Lluxury, our 22.5 micron. Wait until you see the gorgeous cabled hat and scarf patterns that kick off this collection. WOW! Read on.... |
We've picked a few of our favorite , fast, fun ideas for holiday gifts and for your own holiday glamour! Check our top 10 ideas!
THERAPI BRAIDED WRAP
fast, fun, fabulous!
your lys has kits too!.
Dream Big
Our new yarn for winter is DREAM BIG, a super chunky ,
superwash wool yarn.The adorable hat called POOF, above, is a free pattern for you to introduce you to this very fun yarn. You can get the pattern here and the yarn is waiting for you at your LYS or if they don't have it you can grab a skein to make this hat here!
The Dream Big label has a pattern (left) for a simple vest
on the inside - another free pattern!
Mariposa is one of our hottest patterns of all time. Here is is in bamboo...
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How about Yin and Yang?
Mariposa in Bamboo pattern here
Yin and Yang pattern here
The Tranquility Hearts of Faith Kits
are a fantastic gift project !
The Karaoke Fingerless glove
pattern is free with your purchase
of Karaoke at your LYS! This is a very fast project.. and everyone appreciates a pair of gloves in winter!
We first showcased this great shrug a few years ago, but its just as adorable and fashionable as ever. Jonelle knit one in a weekend.. and she knits really slow! 5 balls of Karaoke makes an average size.. and its flattering on all figures. The Pattern and the Karaoke can be found at your LYS.
The Karaoke Hat book is available in PRINT or in a DIGITAL version. The book makes a great gift for your knitting friends.. or peruse it for over 20 great hat patterns featuring SWTC Karaoke.
Pink Posh doesn't have to be pink! SWTC Jezebel from URUGUAY has over 30 hand dyed colors rivaling your favorite yarns from Uruguay.
 AND FINALLY.... IDEA NUMBER 10 gives you thousands of additional ideas! Make a gift of the book.. or create your own sock in this creative book by Jonelle and Kat.
Grab a ball of Tofutsies, pick a cuff, body, and foot... and create!
To Purchase other gorgeous SWTC patterns click here. Most SWTC patterns are Free with the purchase of the yarn at your Local yarn store. Please support these wonderful local resources. If they don't carry SWTC yarns... tell them about us...and tell us about them.
We'll introduce ourselves!
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COMING SOON!
I've never been good at keeping secrets... so here's a sneak peek at whats on its way to your LYS...
 Eight exquisite , natural colors of this luxurious llama yarn will be in yarn stores in November. We are thrilled with this. It is so soft that we just giggle as we plan our collection of patterns. Stand by for details.... this one will stop you in your tracks and we'll show you more next month!   PRE-ORDER YOUR FAVORITE COLORS OF SOLID TOFUTSIES at your LYS now or here and the store closest to you will ship it as soon as it arrives. We can't wait to see what you create with this. |
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As always, I hope that all of these great ideas inspire your winter and holiday knitting. I love this season- especially making all of my gifts. This year, the girls and I are spending the entire month of December in Napa, Ca... just to experience winter! I can't wait to wear all of my favorite sweaters.. and my Uggs. I am waiting excitedly to see the great things you make with the new solid tofutsies.. and always enjoy seeing pictures of whats on your needles. Please share! I brag about you constantly in my writing. Follow SWTC Brand Yarns on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, and on our www.soysilk.com blog... aren't we hip?! If you want to know what really goes on behind the scenes... you'll get a great laugh! Things get a bit silly at SWTC... and we like it that way. Best wishes and genuine thanks for your encouragement, enthusiasm , and creativity as we continue our adventures in yarn.  Jonelle Beck
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 Sandsays is heading up a knitalong on ravelry for this gorgeous shawl. Order your pattern and favorite color and Pre-order your tofutsies solid (it will be here soon). Sandy will have you wearing your shawl in no time. She's a devoted lace guru on hand to knit and answer your questions! Join the group now. |
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PHOENIX HEARTS
Phoenix Hearts continues to be a classic in our collection that impresses and delights. Its out of our vault and available once again!
Check out PHOENIX Yarn too!
Where can you find over 100 gorgeous patterns using SWTC Yarns?
PATTERNFISH
and this link will take you right to a page that is ALL SWTC... we love it!
INFINITY
SIMPLE ELEGANCE
Infinity has over 40 rich colors to choose from and is a fine lace weight SOYSILK yarn. Its also great for weaving. If you love lace, this project will win your heart.
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FOR THE LOVE OF LLAMAS
Purchase these sock patterns to raise money to support rescued llamas. 100% of all money goes directly to the Arizona Llama Rescue Foundation. BUY THIS NOWBlue Danube, generously donated by Candace Eisner Strick, is available for a $4 donation to AZLR  BUY THIS NOWTempura was designed and donated by Judy Sumner. It is also available for a $4 donation. |
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Lucy Neatby's
SEA LETTUCE SCARF
Grab a few of your coveted skeins of Yang and a copy of Lucy Neatby's Sea Lettuce Pattern to create this magical scarf.
We love everything about it!
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