NOTE FROM JONELLE: Much to my horror, Shopatron had a major system crash today which really made a mess of my newsletter. None of the links worked. The situation has been resolved and I do apologize. Please take a peek now and see all of the wonderful things we wanted to share with you!

Jonelle
Come in from the Cold.. and KNIT!
December 2009

The SOLID COLOR TOFUTSIES have arrived and they are absolutely gorgeous. Check them out here.... then race to your LYS to get them. We can't wait to see the fabulous things you will create with these colors. They blend beautifully with our other Tofutsies colors for creative 2 color projects too.
                              
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STARFALL is our newest gem of a pattern. (see picture on right ) 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. Read on to see the first of the patterns in this collection.


  Things knitters love!
 

Llama Lluxury is in stores now!

ll cable scarfLlama Lluxury is here in 8 exquisite natural colors. It is a very fine baby llama yarn.
 
Our first pattern is the signature cable scarf shown here.




LL jacket


         




Another LLUXURIOUS cardigan also debuts in Llama Lluxury , shown right. 










rav ad juliet
Juliet is our newest design from Aussie talent Melissa Duetsch Scott. SWTC Tranquility makes this an affordable and flattering project.






mariposa yy w back purple

  Mariposa in Bamboo pattern here

        Yin and Yang pattern here


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The Tranquility Hearts of Faith Kits
     are a fantastic gift project !




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This adorable hat is in our super chunky Dream BIg yarn... the pattern, which uses 1 skein, is FREE here.











Karaoke Kara
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.

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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.



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Pink Posh doesn't have to be pink! SWTC Jezebel from URUGUAY has over 30 hand dyed colors rivaling your favorite yarns from Uruguay.



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It wont be available until June, but we just couldn't wait to share this with all of you. Its the much anticipated

    SOCKS A LA CARTE 2: TOES UP!

Pre-order it here or through  your favorite home town yarn store!







   We want your patterns

Would you like to share your favorite SWTCproject with other SWTC fans? If you've designed a small and fun project, send me a picture. If we select your project to share with our readers, we'll send you a thank you gift valued at over $100 in SWTC yarn just to let us use your pattern here!

              send a picture to jonelle@soysilk.com


Seen at the LYS....

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Olga Tonges knit this adorable Dream Big Hat from a free pattern she found on Ravelry. It was perfect in Dream Big.  The best part was that Dream BIg skeins are big enough that Olga had enough yarn to design another pattern of her own (left). Check out the Tshirt on the right... this is her own design also and available on Tshirts, mugs, and other fabulous things for knitters. For more details.. and Olgas own Dream Big Hat pattern visit www.Tspotshop.com . Make sure to buy your Dream Big from Olga to thank her for sharing this fun pattern.

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From Babetta's Yarn and Gifts in Sacramento , California we found this awesome hat knit in SWTC Therapi and SWTC Yang. Everyone in my house is knitting one now!  Visit Babettas in person or at least check out her website here.  Babetta has shared this pattern in her October newsletter, found in her website Newsletter archive. Make sure to let her know you appreciate the pattern and support her with your purchase of these 2 fun yarns to make your own.



If you see a great pattern in your LYS that uses SWTC yarns, let us know! We love seeing the  great things that the LYS's are doing and sharing them here with you. Let them know you appreciate it too!

I was so excited about being in Napa - cold days, fireplaces, and wonderful time with the family... and then I caught a cold.  I forgot how fast that happens on cold , rainy days. I'm still having fun and it definitely inspires more winter knitting ideas!

Don't forget to grab a skein of Dream Big and make yourself on of our Dream Big hats with our free pattern this month. I love how fast this yarn knits up.

Watch for news on another new yarn coming soon.. we're stalking the Fedex guy again just waiting for our samples. We'll also have a few new patterns from Vladmira to show off soon.

Most important, on behalf of the entire SWTC family, I wish all of you the very best of the holidays. We value your loyalty and friendship.  The ideas, inspiration, and enthusiasm you share motivates us and jettisons us forward.

Here's to even better things in 2010.



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Jonelle Beck


Get Involved
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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.
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 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.



Lucy Neatby's
SEA LETTUCE SCARF
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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!