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CLUB FDC, ISSUE NUMBER SIXTY-TWO

OCTOBER 2014  

Superwash extrafine merino in Aran, Worsted, and Bulky weights!

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(L-R) Laur�l FW2014, Olimpia Shrug in ZARA PLUS

 

If there's one Fall/Winter trend that never goes out of style, it's creating thoughtful, warm layers to combat the cold. There are several ways to explore the layering trend--you can go bold and multitextural like Schiaparellielegantly bedazzled like Balenciaga, sport a classically understated fur as seen on Victoria Beckham or at Marc Jacobs' runway show, or let the color contrast do the work, as in Laur�l's off-white cropped cape, seen above left. 


For knitters, there's nothing so enticing and exciting as a small knitting project that isn't simply a hat, cowl, or gloves. Shrugs, capes, and boleros offer the pleasing wardrobe capabilities of a cardigan without nearly as much work. There truly is no better way to begin your Fall knitting chapter than with a knit like the Olimpia Shrug (seen above right). Knit in aran weight ZARA PLUS, the Olimpia Shrug is worked in fisherman's rib, which in any other yarn might seem commonplace. In ZARA PLUS, however, the stitches feel beautifully architectural, with the ribbing blooming with refined structure and buoyancy. The Olimpia Shrug pairs wonderfully with almost every Fall outfit, whether you're dressing up your favorite LBD or simply need some extra warmth over a pullover and jeans.


 

To purchase everything you need to make the Olimpia Shrug in ZARA PLUS or any of the patterns seen below, click the BUY NOW button above! 

The versatility of the ZARA Family knows no bounds. Composed of superwash extrafine merino and available in a variety of weights and hundreds of colors, there is simply no project that can't be completed with ZARA. We saw a facebook post recently in which knitters were asked what they loved most about ZARA, and knitter Patricia Dilks perfectly summed it up in one sentence: "the rich colors; the beautiful, light, warm hand; the smooth surface of the strands; the high stitch definition; the durability and long wearing finished product; the body and drape of the fabric; and the fact that I have never had a ball with a break or knot in it--perfect every time from beginning to end."

Are we blushing? That sentiment came in time for ZARA's 25th Silver Anniversary this year, and we can't tell you how wonderful it is to celebrate a yarn that is already so well celebrated! With Fall already well underway, it's important to have fabulous worsted-, aran-, and bulky-weight yarns you can count on, so if you haven't tried ZARA 8 (a true worsted), ZARA PLUS (an aran weight), and ZARA 14 (a bulky weight), then now is the time. 
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Nothing handles stitchwork like the ZARA Family--nothing. ZARA PLUS CHIN� takes the side-to-side broken rib of the Amanda Coat  (above left) and turns it into a textural landscape of raised horizontal ridges, polished by a simple 2x1 rib at the hems and collar. Not just a fast project, the Lina Purse in ZARA PLUS (above right) showcases a gorgeous crocheted puff stitch, creating a perfectly sturdy fabric to hold all your things on a night out. Both of the above projects in ZARA PLUS are available as e-patterns on our website.

Undulating cables are defined at every twist and turn in the Maya Vest in ZARA 14 (below left), accentuated by a welt pattern of stitches that travel around the neck and down the front. A slip stitch patterning takes on a muted, checkerboard effect in the Mara Vest  in ZARA 8 (below right), cleanly delineated by unbroken, vertical lines of stockinette for an overall slimming effect. Quality extrafine merino ensures that garments in ZARA PLUS, ZARA 14, and ZARA 8 will never lose their shape or elasticity, and stitchwork will never dull or pill from wash and wear. Both the Mara and Maya Vest are available in the new Paparazzi Collection.
FREE PATTERN -AMANDA CLOCHE
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Featuring a gorgeous crocheted edging and made to match the Amanda Coat (seen in the previous section), the Amanda Cloche in ZARA PLUS CHIN� is guaranteed to be a fast knit--perfect for a holiday gift for yourself or someone else! Requiring only 2 balls of ZARA PLUS CHIN�, the Amanda Cloche features a mix of knit and crochet--it's a great opportunity for knitters to try their hand at a little crochet, and for crocheters to practice knitting with a simple, bottom-up hat, worked flat.

 Click here to download the Amanda Cloche in ZARA PLUS CHIN�!
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