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Greetings!
It is March pattern madness! We have added six new free patterns online. There are also a stream of hot, indie patterns coming your way, including scarves in Mochi Plus and a shawl in Mini Mochi. There is also a stunning new sweater in the Spring/Summer issue of knit.wear magazine in Mini Mochi, showing that this yarn is not just for accessories but makes an excellent, trendy-sweater yarn as well. The days are longer, so knit and crochet more this spring with Crystal Palace!
Sincerely,
Cathy Campbell
Crystal Palace Yarns
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Aria
New Colors in Stores Soon
 
New Spring 2014 colors of Aria are due to arrive by the beginning of May. Add 114 "Incantata" and 115 "Marguerite" to your stash Aria is a fun, DK-weight, textured yarn which has a unique structure; it alternates between sections of printed chenille and slow-striping zig-zags. Worked alone, it is incredibly drapy. It can be also worked together for more body and additional texture effects. It would be great in jewelry knitting and crochet as well. |
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FREE Knit Patterns:
More Estonian Rib Projects
 Estonian Rib is a wide rib that slants by increasing and decreasing. When alternating bands of color are worked into the pattern, the effect has an entrelac quality.
 The Estonian Rib Legwarmers are equally as fantastic. The same Estonian Rib technique is used throughout the piece, creating that entrelac-look without nearly as much work. This pattern also uses two contrasting shades of Mochi Plus (shown in 307 "Storm Clouds" and 329 "Cherries Jubilee"), which adds to the optical illusion of the fabric. The pattern is sized for adults, with a child-to-teen-version coming soon. These legwarmers were also made with Crystal Palace's new 12" S & L Circular Bamboo Knitting Needles, although you could easily substitute double-points if you prefer.
 Lastly is the drapy Estonian Rib Infinity Scarf. The Estonian Rib in alternating bands of Danube Aran and Merino 5 makes a great piece. The bottom edge of the infinity scarf has pointed scallops for extra interest. You can wear this long or double it up for cozy comfort.
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FREE Crochet Patterns
Coiled Hat, Mitts & Cowl
This "Coiled" set originated from the Mochi Plus hat I did for our recent K/CAL on Ravelry. I loved the way the hat came out so much, that I decided to make a cowl and mitts to match. All projects are so quick; I think I finished each in under an hour.
The Coiled Hat, Coiled Mitts and Coiled Cowl are all accentuated beautifully by the gradual striping quality of Mochi Plus. The colors change by themselves. Working in the back of the stitch pushes the line of V's forward, creating horizontal "coils" that are reminiscent of vertical knitted ribbing. Each accessory takes two balls of Mochi Plus to make.
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Indie Knitting News:
Mini Mochi, Knit.wear Spring/Summer 2014
 The Spring/Summer 2014 issue of knit.wear, Interweave Press' fashion-forward, bi-annual magazine, is now available in both hard and digital copies. Knit.wear is a sophisticated magazine which focuses on, according to the publisher, "simple hand knits for the thoughtful knitter...conceptual, wearable knits with a clean, modern aesthetic-built in unusual ways and with interesting techniques." In it you will find 26 simple, seasonal projects that will inspire you, including the Funnel Collar Pullover designed by Adrienne Larsen in beautiful Mini Mochi.
I love this sweater. It features three-quarter length sleeves, stockinette-stitch body and an over-sized collar with ruched effect. The shaping is simple and flattering. Mini Mochi color 326 "Citron Mist", with its gorgeous lime, mint and aqua tones, is a beautiful choice for the garment. The projects takes 8-12 balls to make.
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Photos courtesy of Joe Hancock & Interweave Press
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Click here to purchase this beautiful, springtime collection.
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More Indie Knitting News:
Knit and Crochet Now! Episode 510
Be sure to stay tuned to Season 5 of Knit and Crochet Now! Crystal Palace is featured in four of the new episodes:
Episode 503: Lacy Cardigans
Episode 506: Cozy Cushions
Episode 510: Hot Water Bottle Covers
Episode 511: Quick Stitch Sweaters
At the end of each of these episodes, there will be a knitted or crocheted scarf project done in Mochi Plus.
On the Bias Scarf, featured in Episode 510, is a fun and beautiful design, and looks great in 605 "Caramel Latte". It is an Intermediate-level project that uses garter stitch and increases, short rows and decreases to form the zig-zag sections. It takes four balls to make.
Just log in or register from the pattern page on the Knit and Crochet Now! website to access the pattern for free!
Check your local listings for these and other great episodes from Knit and Crochet Now!
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Indie Crochet News
Mini Mochi Shawl in Crochet World
The Rolling Meadow Shawl is one of the many beautiful designs in the April 2014 issue of Crochet World. This delightful shawl is designed by Shari White is Mini Mochi 124 "Leaves and Sprouts". The lacy ripple stitch is accentuated by slow-striping waves of Mini Mochi. This is a wonderful project for new crocheters and seasoned crocheters alike. The repetition of the stitch makes it really fun to work up. It takes 10 balls to make. Choose from over 30 colorways in Mini Mochi to suit your wardrobe.
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More Indie Crochet News:
Knit and Crochet Now! Episode 511
 As we mentioned in "More Indie Knit News", Mochi Plus is featured in four scarf designs in Season 5 of Knit and Crochet Now!
The last of these free scarf patterns is the Color Wave Scarf, crocheted from just two balls of 608 "Rainbow Trout". The fan stitch design accentuates the gradual color changes of Mochi Plus, so you get automatic, wavy stripes without having to change yarns.
For free pattern access, just log in or register from the pattern page on the Knit and Crochet Now! website.
Check your local listings for these and other great episodes from Knit and Crochet Now!
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Yarn Events 2014 (Updated)
 We have added more events to the Yarn Event list below. Attend one of these upcoming local yarn crawls or shop events for fun and prizes, including many prizes from Crystal Palace.
3/12-3/23: Knit-topia, Lexington, MI
3/22: 2014 Bluebonnet Knitapalooza, Grapevine, TX
4/3-4/6: Yarn Crawl of L.A. County, Los Angeles area, CA
4/5: Knitters' Fantasy, Warren, OH
4/10-4/13: Millstream Knitting Guild Retreat, Salem, OR
4/11-4/19: West Michigan Yarn Quest, MI
4/24-4/30: 5th Annual Fiber Fest, Yarn Garage & StevenBe, Minneapolis, MN
4/25-4/28: Unwind Getaway, Blowing Rock, NC
5/1-5/4: South Sound Yarn Crawl, Olympic Penninsula, WA |
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