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CLUB FDC, ISSUE NUMBER SIXTY-SIX

FEBRUARY 2015  

Italian-influenced designs make transitional garments a breeze!

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An opportunity to turn an eye toward Spring and Summer fashion is always welcome this time of year. The havoc of snow, cold winds, and sunset at 4pm has wrung us dry--thank goodness for an influx of beautifully bright and hopeful warm weather patterns and yarns to reinvigorate the senses. 

 

The runways for Spring 2015 showcased marriages of contrasting textures and colors to create a sophisticated femininity that is fashion forward and contemporary. A knitter's paradise of mixed textures and contrasting colorsbold pattern blends, and loose, flowing, floral-inspired garments, the Spring runways were a fantastic inspiration for the Prima Donna Collection. The chevron Missoni jacket (above left), striped in contrasting neutral and bright hues, sparked the design of the Renata Jacket (above right), which joins warm, earthy neutrals with a bold pop of color and mimics the chevron stripe with a knitting technique that will delight knitters. 

 

The 12 Italian-influenced designs of the Prima Donna Collection include tees, pullovers, vests, a cardigan, and a shawl, and are worked in all your favorite warm weather Filatura di Crosa yarns--CRISTALLO, BRILLA, PORTOFINO, TEMPO, and MINITEMPO, as well as a new yarn, CHANTAL. Once again Filatura di Crosa has teamed up with L'Atelier to offer Club FDC readers an opportunity to order a copy of the Prima Donna Collection ahead of everyone else. Not only will pre-orders receive the Prima Donna Collection in early February, but they will also receive an exclusive sneak peek at the entire collection in a free pdf Lookbook, featuring full-page images and all needle, yarn, and sizing information!


To pre-order the Prima Donna Collection, click the PRE-ORDER button above! 

The Yarns of PRIMA DONNA
CHANTAL

Fabulous designs are only as good as the materials in which they are worked--there's a reason why knock-offs rarely last through a season, whereas a quality brand piece can easily become a reliable and beautiful wardrobe staple. 
The Prima Donna Collection derives its strength from the wonderful yarns of Filatura di Crosa. The beloved, Missoni-inspired TEMPO and MINITEMPO forge an unparalleled landscape of color, which can be exploited with different patterns and techniques to dazzling effect. Starry-eyed CRISTALLO, a twinkling, sequin-studded cotton blend, lends refined luxury to both simple and complicated garments. BRILLA's gentle drape and subtle sheen create soft garments with beautiful texture, while PORTOFINO's tweedy, multicolor ply supplies a unique depth of color and texture not easily repeated. 
New yarn CHANTAL (above) is a worthy compatriot--a heathery silk-viscose-cotton blend, CHANTAL is crisp and lightweight, creating airy knits with fabulous drape that are perfect for the Spring and Summer weather. 
PRIMA DONNA Fashions

Renata Cardigan in CHANTAL
Marian Top in CRISTALLO

The looks of Prima Donna are fresh, feminine, and fashion forward. A palette of warm, earthy tones are spiced with pops of bright, bold colors and soft, spring-like pastels. Flowing, figure-flattering silhouettes and interesting turns in knitwear construction define the collection. The Renata Cardigan in CHANTAL (above left) explores a different take on the chevron stripe, which flows throughout the cardigan and creates a unique peek-a-boo detail at the sleeves in finishing. Side-to-side construction in the Marian Top in CRISTALLO (above right) offers a new view on drop-stitch lace patterning for a sheer, Summer-ready layering tee. An all-over seed stitch in the Mirella Tee (bottom left) profits from the tweedy texture and color depth of PORTOFINO, further accented by an art deco-inspired flourish framing the neckline. TEMPO's familiar and beloved color stripe melange creates a gorgeous zig zag effect when worked in four colorways in an elongated entrelac sequence in the Victoria Top (bottom right).

Mirella Tee in PORTOFINO
Victoria Top in TEMPO


The Prima Donna Collection includes 12 garment designs for tops, pullovers, vests, a cardigan, and a shawl. Pre-order now to be the first to receive an advance copy in the coming weeks, and receive a FREE Lookbook pdf NOW featuring full-page images and needle, yarn, and sizing information!
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