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Greetings!
Happy New Year! We are starting off the New Year right with a contest to win one of our two brand new yarns, Nocturne Aran and Nocturne DK. Be sure to enter the Nocturne Giveaway for a chance to win some of this yummy new yarn!
Also, January is a great time to start projects, or even a new craft. All you knitters out there who have been curious about crochet, now is your time to learn. Be sure to check out our Crochet Basics video to get you started on your new crochet adventure!
And as always, we have new free and indie patterns for winter stitching.
Stay warm this season with Crystal Palace Yarns!
Sincerely,
Cathy Campbell
Crystal Palace Yarns
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Nocturne
A New Yarn in DK & Aran
Soft and serene, Nocturne is a beautiful, subtle-striping, wool blend available in DK (2-ply) and Aran (3-ply) weights. Each of the plies is dyed separately to add a slightly tweedy effect. Both are excellent for scarves, hats, mittens, blankets, sweaters, shawls and more.
DK
135 yd/50g
5.25-5.75 sts=1 inch on US 4-6
 Aran
93 yd/50g
4-4.5 sts=1 inch on US 8-9
Both Weights
47% merino wool/ 33% acrylic/ 20% nylon
Nocturne is now available in shops! Check out the Eyelet Knit Scarf in gorgeous Nocturne Aran for project inspiration, Stay tuned for more Nocturne patterns coming soon.
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Crochet Basics Video
Crystal Palace Presents: Crochet Basics.
Why not start a new craft this year? Crochet is hot, both on the runway and among yarnie crafters. There are so many beautiful patterns and other online and in-print resources for crocheters, it is hard not to be inspired to join in the fun.
Our new video, Crochet Basics, covers all the basic techniques for beginning crocheters, including the Foundation Chain, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Foundation, Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet and Slip Stitch. The techniques are also available in individual segments for quicker reference.
All techniques are demonstrated by yours truly using Crystal Palace Chunky Mochi and a Crystal Palace Bamboo Crochet Hook. The Mochi yarns - Mini Mochi, Mochi Plus and Chunky Mochi - are all excellent choices for crochet because of their beautiful, slow-striping color effects that make even the simplest projects gorgeous. Some examples are the Crochet Block Scarf in Mini Mochi, the Simple Scarf in Mochi Plus and the Super Quick & Easy Scarf in Chunky Mochi. Check out the videos on the Crystal Palace Yarns Channel on YouTube to learn crochet or to brush up on your skills.
A special thanks to Gerry Beyer for his excellent editing and Ukulele skills. 
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