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CLUB FDC, ISSUE NUMBER FIFTY-TWO

FEBRUARY 2014  

A self-striping multicolor tweed creates Missoni-inspired garments!

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(L) Coca-Cola Fashion Line, (R) Stefania Top in TEMPO

 

Color never goes out of style. It's perhaps one of the easiest and fastest ways to inject Spring into a wardrobe, and it's certainly the best way to invoke the warmer seasons when Winter's grip seems determined to never let go.

When Coca-Cola introduced a line at Fashion Rio, we were immediately drawn to the courageous mix of colorful chevron prints in bright hues. It reminded us of our own Missoni-inspired TEMPO, a yarn which, year after year, proves incredibly versatile and popular, and always fashion forward. 

Inspired by the zig-zag lines of Coca-Cola's chevron print, we created the Stefania Top in TEMPO, which features a scalloped hem and a waving chevron stitch pattern. The bright pops of orange, blue, and gold set against deeper, ruddier browns in TEMPO plays with the same concept found in the Coca-Cola runway look--bright, electric hues are paired with a muted neutral to ground the look and keep it wearable.

To purchase everything you need to make the Stefania Top or any of the garments featured below, click the BUY NOW button above!


TEMPO


TEMPO creates a beautifully subtle melange of colors that self-stripe when knit, but it really is more than meets the eye. It almost has the effect of pointillism, with several different factors adding up and working together to create the sophisticated color effect. 
A cotton blend, TEMPO combines 3 strands--one multicolored print, one tweed, and one contrasting thick-and-thin--for a look that goes beyond simple striping. Each colorway is really the basis for a color landscape, with hues building upon one another to lend beauty and elegance to all your favorite garments. 
TEMPO is best exemplified in garments with simple stitchwork, but fashion-forward design--let TEMPO do the work of creating textural interest in garments with interesting shapes and techniques, as seen below.
Hot Fashions in  TEMPO
The Giulia Duster in TEMPO (seen above) is a fantastic example of a garment allowing the yarn to sing. Knit all in stockinette stitch, Giulia features an empire silhouette that flows out from the front and around the waist. Knit from the top down in one piece to the armholes, Giulia showcases a feminine flutter achieved by working the front sections with little shaping aside from the gently rounded edges, and working the back section with gradual increases to give the entire garment flare and drape. 
Nicolette Vest in TEMPO
The Nicoletta Vest in TEMPO (above) is another example of innovative design worked in a yarn with enough textural interest and eye-catching color changes to keep the stitchwork itself relatively simple. Knit alternately in garter and a basic YO lace stitch, Nicoletta is a true "think outside the box" garment. A simple lace scarf makes up the entire front of the vest and is worked first; from there, the back is picked up and worked down, then the sides are sewn to create the armholes. Nicoletta's ingenious yet simple design allows for TEMPO to take center stage. This great, seasonless garment is a wonderful addition not only to your wardrobe, but to your growing encyclopedia of techniques and garment designs.
 
 
 
 
 
The Nicoletta Vest, the Giulia Duster, and the Stefania Top can be found in the new Ciao Bella Collection, which includes 14 wonderful designs for pullovers, tunics, shrugs, vests, and more.

Ciao Bella is now available at your LYS and online!
FREE PATTERN - CROPPED CARDIGANFreePattern

The FREE Cropped Cardigan in TEMPO is right on trend for the Spring/Summer 2014 season. 
 
A quick, easy knit worked in stockinette and with ribbed hem and collar, the Cropped Cardigan is perfect for wearing with a solid color tank tucked into a hot-right-now midi skirt, or with a long, flowing tank, capri pants, and gladiator sandals. 
 
The smallest size only requires 4 balls of TEMPO to complete, but the most it requires is 6 balls, making it a great, affordable project for every knitter. 
 
Download the Cropped Cardigan in TEMPO now!
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