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Celebrate fall with new Panda Pearl colors, fabulous new free and indie Crystal Palace patterns and a chance to win two skeins of Allegro DK! Be sure to check out the updated yarn events to see if there is one happening in your area.
Sincerely,
Cathy Campbell
Crystal Palace Yarns
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New Panda Pearl Colors!
The new colors of Panda Pearl for fall have arrived, and they are stunning! We are offering three new solid colors and four new prints in addition to the many existing shades. The solids are 7056 "Stonewash", 7057 "Rich Purple", and 7058 "Marsala", which is the Pantone color of the year. The four vibrant prints include 9216 "Tropical Parrot", 9217 "Citrus Berry", 9218 "Zimbabwe" and 9219 "Jungle Calm".
Panda Pearl is super soft with a luscious sheen. It is made from a blend of bamboo, merino wool and silk.
Yardage: 220 yds/ 100g
Gauge: 5-6 sts/ in, US 5-7 needles
We have many free Panda Pearl patterns available online, including the Eyelet Cowl, featured below.
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FREE Knit Patterns:
Eyelets in Allegro Lace & Panda Pearl
We have three new matching patterns knit in Allegro Lace. The Cables 'n Lace Hat is a great one-skein project that is great for chilly fall days. The Cables 'n Lace Cowl drapes beautifully around the neck and is very comfortable to wear. It takes one to two skeins to make. The Cable 'n Lace Mitts are quick to knit and take half a skein to make the pair. All three patterns feature alternating columns of eyelets and 3 x 3 cables. They are knit on needles slightly larger than is typical for the yarn to allow for more drape.
The Eyelet Cowl is a beautiful new pattern knit in luxurious Panda Pearl. The pattern consists of bands of biased eyelet ribbing alternating with bands of garter stitch. It is soft, silky, shimmery and elegant. It takes one 100-gram skein to make.
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FREE Crochet Pattern:
Café de Paris Shawlette in Panda Silk
Imagine this beautiful shawl draped over your shoulder as you sip your coffee at a French cafe or stroll along the Seine. The Café de Paris Shawlette, done in our gorgeous and crochet-friendly Panda Silk, is both elegant and comfortable, with an antique lace quality that is - what can I say? - so French. Because it is crochet, it works up quickly. It takes three balls to make.
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Indie Knit News:
Enchanted Knits for Dolls by Nicky Epstein
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Indie Crochet News:
Fall Cowgirl Cowl in Mini Mochi
FREE!
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The Fall Cowgirl Cowl is a new free pattern designed by Jessie Rayot. It is crocheted using one ball each of two Mini Mochi colors. (The sample is shown using 107 "Autumn Rainbow" and 110 "Jungle".) The bottom section is shaped so it can tuck into coats easily without a lot of bulk. This is a crocheted version of her popular Spring Cowgirl knit pattern, which would also look smashing in Mini Mochi.
Go to JessieAtHome.com for more from this talented indie designer.
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Yarn Crawls 2015 (Updated)
Get ready for fall stitching with one of these great yarn events! You will cavort with fellow stitchers, get to know your local yarn shops, have access to great products and patterns, and maybe snag some Crystal Palace goodies! (Below the yarn crawls are lists of participating shops that carry Crystal Palace products.)
Click on the corresponding links for details on each event.
Sep 8-26: Yarn Discovery Tour, Northeast Ohio
Artists' Gallery
Black Locust Farm
Cornerstone Yarns
Crochet Innovations
Fine Points
Knit Wit Knits
My Sister's Yarn Shop
River Colors Studio
Sally's Shop
Designing Woman
October 2-16: Cast Off Chemo! Online Auction, eBay
Oct 9-18: Hill Country Yarn Crawl, TX
Gauge
Happy Ewe
Hill Country Weavers
The Tinsmith's Wife
Yarnivore
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