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Haiku for Bamboo - VOTE!
The haikus are in! We had many entries, so many that we had to narrow the list down to 25 finalists for voting purposes. Vote for your favorite haiku HERE.
The Grand Prize winner will receive a gorgeous assortment of Crystal Palace Bamboo knitting needles or crochet hooks. Runners-up will receive a single pair or hook in their chosen size. PLUS, we will have a drawing from the list of voters, the winners of which will also receive a single pair or hook in their chosen size!
Voting will take place now through March 25, 2013. Let the voting begin!
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Crochet! Contest in April: Panda Cotton & Party Ribbon Prizes
 Be on the lookout for the awesome, upcoming Spring 2013 issue of Crochet! Magazine. There will be three designs done in Crystal Palace Yarns: the Half 'n Half Duster in Panda Silk, the Easy-Does-It Tunic in Panda Cotton and the Garden Party Purse in Party Ribbon.
We will be running a contest with Crochet! Magazine from April 1-15 for a chance to win project yarn! The Grand Prize winner will take home project yarn and a crochet hook for the Easy-Does-It Tunic (pictured to the right), while two runners-up will receive project yarn for the Garden Party Purse. We will announce the contest on our website, in the April newsletter, on our Facebook page, on Crochet! Magazine's Facebook page, on Ravelry and on Twitter. Stay tuned!
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New FREE Patterns: Knit
We have two great new free sock patterns up on our website.
The name of the first sock pattern, Toe-Up Twist Socks on Two Circs, says it all. This pattern is worked from the toe-up on two circular needles. It features short, staggered 4-st cables on the leg, with a comfy, garter-stitch heel. The new Panda Cotton Stria Dyed, which we introduced this spring, is an excellent, non-wool choice for these socks. The slow-patterning effect of the stria-dyed yarn and the fun stitch pattern make this a very interesting project to knit.
 My Secret Garden Socks, designed in Sausalito by Jan Miraglio, are enchanting. This pattern features a leaf-shaped lace motif with top leaf edging. Sausalito is soft but strong - just the qualities one looks for in a sock yarn. The color 8119 "Tonga" is perfect for spring leaf colors, or try any of the other 18 Sausalito colors. The pattern takes just two balls to make the pair.
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Indie Crochet News: Mini Mochi Shawl by Lily Chin
Wow! Lily Chin never disappoints! Her Swan Lake Shawl is absolutely gorgeous in the Spring 2013 issue Interweave Crochet. The delicate shade changes of Mini Mochi 312 "Seafoam" (my favorite color - yummy!) adds elegance and springtime beauty. For a bolder look, try 316 "Equinox" or 324 "Drama". Come to think of it, this shawl would look fabulous in any of the 30+ Mini Mochi shades.
Crochet continues to become more and more popular, and shawls are always a hit. The digital issue is available now, and the hard copy will be available soon.
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Yarn Crawls & Shop Hops!
Spring is the time for yarn shop crawls and other special events. These are great ways to explore your local yarn shops and maybe win yummy yarnie prizes, too If there is a yarn shop hop near you this spring, check it out! Here is a list of some events going on around the country:
April 11-14
Yarn Crawl of LA County (see left margin for more details)
Los Angeles, CA
http://yarncrawlla.com/
April 11-14
8th Annual Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop
Minneapolis, MN
http://minnesotayarnshophop.com/
April 25-29
4th Annual Fiber Fest
Minneapolis, MN & Rosemount, MN
http://www.yarngarage.com/
Have a blast!
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