tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15240035190842657312011-09-28T08:13:22.489-07:00"Socks and More" with Crystal Palace Yarns has smashing new sock yarns: Panda Cotton & Panda Wool, Maizy, & Merino-5. [PANDA has bamboo, Maizy has corn, and coming soon is Panda Silk.] The hardest part for me is picking just 1 or 2 to use for my next project!! We plan to use this space to share pretties by many talented folks - come "Show Me Your Socks" !! P.S. Bamboozle, Bunny Hop [angora!] Taos, & Kaya are also yummers! for socks!!Lauranoreply@blogger.comBlogger3841100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-54261453181194263792010-12-29T22:04:00.000-08:002010-12-29T22:05:08.016-08:00

http://straw.com/cpy/patterns2/accessories/ChunkyMochi-FanStCowl.html

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-41126095290959832402010-12-29T22:03:00.000-08:002010-12-29T22:03:09.112-08:00

http://straw.com/cpy/patterns2/CotTwirl-bolero-jacket.html

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-23478364754708390602010-12-29T22:00:00.000-08:002010-12-29T22:00:55.488-08:00

http://straw.com/cpy/patterns/baby-child/SquiggleCupcake-hat.html

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-18507245592447307072010-12-29T21:59:00.000-08:002010-12-29T21:59:15.312-08:00

http://straw.com/cpy/patterns2/accessories/minimochi-dropst-scarf.html

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-43821524173804237752010-12-29T21:57:00.000-08:002010-12-29T21:57:52.102-08:00

http://straw.com/cpy/patterns2/accessories/PSDK-cowl.html

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-77731975710907884222010-12-29T21:51:00.000-08:002010-12-29T21:51:40.904-08:00

this is my new fave.  zippety quick, it's done!  nice to trade off a quick knit sometimes just for the sheer gratification of completion, while am working on something more encompassing [aka smaller needles :)  ;)]    http://straw.com/cpy/yarns/chunkyMochi-card.html

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-61115774964947920102010-12-29T18:25:00.000-08:002010-12-29T18:25:59.231-08:00

http://straw.com/cpy/patterns/baby-child/chunky-kid-dragonhat.html

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-60187250792437162252010-12-28T02:40:00.000-08:002010-12-28T02:40:30.035-08:00

wait until you touch this! http://straw.com/cpy/yarns/sausalito_card.html am working on a sweet little ruffled sock with Sausalito... love the hand and the color changes. so hard to put down... lol. where have i heard 'just one more round' ?

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-74355905719472696152010-12-28T01:08:00.000-08:002010-12-28T01:08:04.730-08:00

http://straw.com/cpy/patterns2/accessories/mochiplus-2ballHat.html

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-79939075054061764722010-12-27T19:44:00.000-08:002010-12-27T19:44:09.007-08:00

did you know that crystal palace yarns has a hints * tips page on the website? http://straw.com/cpy/cpy_tips.html

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-72763345635189806472010-08-31T21:36:00.000-07:002010-08-31T21:36:54.262-07:00

rippleStole

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TriangleShawlette

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-43843269063257578572010-08-31T21:23:00.000-07:002010-08-31T21:23:57.422-07:00

chunky-mochi-fan-st-cowl

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-69971782706025838562010-08-16T19:26:00.000-07:002010-08-16T19:26:02.444-07:00

This luscious new scarf is fun and fast to knit! The free pattern can be found at Faggot-Stitch-Scarf

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-35934646097628450242010-08-03T07:29:00.000-07:002010-08-03T07:29:35.279-07:00

Your favorite Mochi is now Chunky! Fun & Fast Knit (or crochet) with amazing colors. Bet you can't knit one [wink!] http://www.straw.com/cpy/yarns/chunkyMochi-card.html

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-14279345504466946502010-08-02T16:03:00.000-07:002010-08-02T16:03:14.703-07:00

Crystal Palace Yarnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563053805022352232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-65615014278677220592010-02-09T00:14:00.000-08:002010-02-09T00:29:27.260-08:00

These great natural models are wearing hats in new Cotton Twirl - the pattern link is below the pics, and the link to all the colors is there too. EveryDayRibbedHat in CottonTwirlColors

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-21487167974310397472010-01-24T18:14:00.000-08:002010-01-24T19:35:04.681-08:00

Marcelo is watching Sesame Street in his new CottonTwirlHat Pattern coming soon!

Lauranoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-67957887477400236412010-01-24T17:43:00.000-08:002010-01-24T17:43:00.894-08:00

Pics are of the FaggotStitchScarf in new CottonTwirl

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-87216350843305416642010-01-24T01:01:00.000-08:002010-01-06T16:44:53.564-08:00

ok, LOL, you have to go to the other blog SiriusKnitting to enter the contest, but i promise, we'll have one here soon too! go to the blog and leave a comment on the Contest blogpost. the drawing will be at 12:01 am pst jan 24. we'll draw names and award prize(s) on Valentine's Day. PS all the designs in the book feature Crystal Palace Yarns. so, to that end, we're having a KAL on RAV -

Lauranoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-21998960051913302342010-01-07T01:06:00.000-08:002010-01-07T01:06:46.817-08:00

This neat new cowl pattern, by Cathy Campbell can be found here free cowl pattern.  It's knit with the lovely, soft  new lofty wool you can see it's a quick fun knit and really versatile!

Lauranoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-63097909852148254472010-01-06T17:19:00.000-08:002010-01-06T17:21:48.001-08:00

This sock is Hepburn.  I'm using the New Mini Solids in Red with Mini Mochi in strawberry-Limes.

Lauranoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-87331099083459186542010-01-06T16:51:00.000-08:002010-01-06T16:51:37.632-08:00

Just finished! The hat uses 1 ball of new Cotton twirl in black, with wee bits of purple and blue [which i will now use to make a 2nd hat!]  New Cotton Twirl Colors This yummy yarn is mostly cotton with a wee bit of elastic to give retention.

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-56947772747613905722009-12-26T14:48:00.001-08:002009-12-26T15:03:36.001-08:00

These lovely pictures and the great work are by Pam C, whose blog is WeaveSpinDance. She's using the Jungle colorway of Mini-Mochi and a free pattern fromMMochiCrochetFlowerGardenShawl which Pam converted to a scarf. I am so enamoured with the colors and how they've played off each other.

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-17374353755074328812009-12-19T23:42:00.000-08:002009-12-19T23:43:52.299-08:00

well, the first batch of our '50 Socks' CD books is enroute. I started with copies to the designers of course, and then to the first set of buyers. Will have another big pile to mail on Monday, including several international: Canada, Australia, Germany, Norway, & UK so far.Anyway, now that i can wrap my brain around knitting more fully again, i've finished some lovely treats. Here's a new Mochi-

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-82294555591105099102009-12-15T21:19:00.000-08:002009-12-15T21:29:58.635-08:00

Here's a preview of the Sock designs in our new CD/book '50 Socks - 50 States' (and More).It's kinda funny, but I've been so busy working on this that i feel a little like the groundhog coming out of his burrow now!There's that bright sun - well, today it's SNOW!!anyway, you can see more at various places on RAV, and we plan KALs for the book on both RAV and our CarefreeKal blog.For orders or

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-37530724782278185452009-12-12T02:43:00.000-08:002009-12-12T14:03:38.802-08:00

we have up a free pattern for a lovely Holiday Ornament, designed by Radka Chamberlain (laceandcables).Now Cathy Campbell (cathbellknits) has made a 2nd version has been knit, and i wanted you to see it. Note how she flipped background and contrast between the top and the bottom!Knitting this could be a fun 'lesson' for colorwork stranding too!

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-26248168492787922102009-12-08T20:01:00.000-08:002009-12-08T20:08:53.467-08:00

Fun new sock pattern! Here at MakeSocksI used Crystal Palace yarns Panda Superwash in #2013 dark knight and #2004 mint print for this design. colors for Panda Superwash would love to see some other strongly contrasting colors!I think the design would also work well with Panda Cotton & Panda Soy as well as Panda Silk w/ smaller needles.Blessings,:Ldrlaurahttp://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns2/socks/

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-70229793827069121262009-12-04T18:19:00.001-08:002009-12-04T18:25:18.097-08:00

This is a very sweet pair of Panda Cotton socks, by Beadntat-onRAVI have to say i love that colorway myself! This design would also work if you wanted to add solid trim in Panda Cotton solids, like foliage or tropical peach. PS if you're watching, the BURN has begun! woohoo!

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-18618752404516249302009-12-03T16:20:00.000-08:002009-12-03T16:35:09.656-08:00

Return of the brain .... i've been so focused on the book we're doing for so long that it's kinda like waking up and looking around again! anyway, these are some socks i designed that you can find in this lovely new book by Lark Press.editor's named my socks 'Breakfast in Bed'. if you look at another pic you will see Lovebird motif on the top instep. used Panda Superwash , and you could also use

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-36894318432919022712009-12-03T16:07:00.001-08:002009-12-04T08:04:20.180-08:00

here are some great pattern ideas for you - from our own CathBell - on herRav page CathBell on RavFirst up are these gorgeous Houndstooth gloves! They're are made with Crystal Palace yarns - Panda Silk and Panda Superwash.the link to get the gloves pattern is HoundstoothGlovesBelow is a lovely set of fingerless mitts Cathy calls "Eyelet Shorties".The link for the Eyelet shortiespattern is

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-72042955718788506392009-11-14T12:52:00.001-08:002009-12-12T14:05:14.062-08:00

Radka C (laceandcables) designed this lovely FREE ornament to knit with Merino-5 yarn from Crystal Palace... love the idea of knitted ornaments!Merino5-ornament

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-6252346254441089192009-10-24T18:32:00.000-07:002009-10-24T18:34:12.470-07:00

i love love love love love LOVE this yarn... [er, did you know i really like Mochi + ??] it comes in wonderful colors, so that i just can't stop knitting to see what color is next!!and it makes designs soooo pretty! The pics here illustrate this!Gail Tanqueray designed this Fan Shawl, and we showed it to you in Panda Silk - here it is now in MochiPlus

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-6805706879323065882009-10-24T15:37:00.000-07:002009-10-24T15:57:27.041-07:00

This is a simply smashing and innovative new hat design by Sandi Rosner - it's a spiral!She's used only two balls of Mochi Plus here - in colorway tropical ginger

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-85860123730496741852009-10-21T00:31:00.000-07:002009-10-21T00:35:12.342-07:00

I've called this design a gauntlet as it's longer than a typical fingerless glove or short mitt. The reason for the extra length is to protect one's arms from the coat-glove gap!! [that horrible place where the cold wind whistles in and you're not covered] of course they're fun to wear any time! the yarn is the new Mochi+, in the rainbow colorway, and only one color is used, with fun of using

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-91573550035237541242009-10-15T19:50:00.001-07:002009-10-16T17:48:12.132-07:00

Here's a flier with some great photos of our upcoming sock book!we're moving along well towards a 10/31 publication date, and mailings thereafter.blessings, LDr Laura

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these are the coming new colors for Panda Superwash. I've just finished a sock with the Blueberry pancakes, and really had fun! Yum!working on another in Fireworks now. Leaf Shade Lake Trail Berry compote blueberry pancakes BBQ sauce Fireworks

Lauranoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-32800557301696548002009-09-06T19:49:00.001-07:002009-09-06T20:00:22.790-07:00

This is by Becky Yoder, and is for North Carolina, "great smoky mountains". this is by Cathy Campbell, and is Maryland Blue Crab This is by Michelle Fischer, and is Cape Cod Bay, with lighthouse on heel! This is Connecticut Rolling Rocks, by Sheila Piasecki This is Pennsylvania Man's Embossed Moss Hiking Sock.we're working madly on book with goal of release by 9-30, so keep your fingers crossed!

Lauranoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-78005011473280827712009-09-06T19:27:00.000-07:002009-09-06T19:43:39.346-07:00

These are just wonderful, aren't they? ! MMochi fairisle free pattern The design is by Sandi Rosner, who's also written some very popular & inspirational books, including "Not Just Socks", "Not just More socks"and "Not just socks for kids", all three of which I found on Amazon.

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-42139826180712041482009-08-21T16:54:00.000-07:002009-08-21T17:00:15.157-07:00

This spectacular new shawl design by Gail Tanquary is the newest free pattern on the Crystal Palace Yarns website Mochi+Mitered shawlIt is knit using Mochi-Plus (Mochi+) Mochi+ or Mochi-Plus in the Autumn colorway

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-52977572953268694212009-07-28T16:11:00.000-07:002009-07-28T16:16:27.084-07:00

This lovely Seascape scarf was knit with only one ball of Panda Cotton by Kala VeganCraftastic You can also see it on Ravelry [Kala]

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-7236670621474492612009-07-28T16:06:00.001-07:002009-07-28T16:11:01.319-07:00

This lovely shawl was knit by Beth in Alaska - using Mini-mochi, and the lovely "Triangles within Triangles" Shawl Pattern from JackieES & HeartstringsFiberArts

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-75816139860622672942009-07-28T15:43:00.000-07:002009-07-28T15:53:23.520-07:00

This lovely sock design is by Kala VeganCraftastic. It was knit in two colors of Panda Cottonby Molly in Florida. Kala's original model is knit with Maizy & Panda Cotton to show you. The pattern for the Modern Vintage Socks will soon be posted on the Crystal Palace yarns website - watch What's New and the Sock Index!

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-14985789345587717022009-07-28T15:23:00.000-07:002009-07-28T15:28:00.185-07:00

Cathy Campbell knit these super gloves with Panda Silk and Panda Superwash. Her pattern is available on Ravelry and i'll post the link shortly.

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-87950659796558982552009-07-28T15:17:00.000-07:002009-07-28T15:22:40.032-07:00

I think that the renaissance of 60's and 70's fashion inspired these... two colors of Panda Superwash, and they were fun to knit! the free pattern will be posted soon at CrystalPalaceYarns-What's New or look in the SockIndex

Lauranoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-79677303182977617282009-07-28T15:08:00.001-07:002009-07-28T15:12:24.318-07:00

This wonderful ZigZag scarf was knit by Beth in Alaska using Mini-Mochi in two colors Beth said it was to be a family gift, but that now all of her children are asking for one for themselves!!

Lauranoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-60239595448249465642009-07-28T14:53:00.000-07:002009-07-28T15:04:19.131-07:00

MMochi-Rainbow-Socks =adult pattern; the child's pattern will be posted soon. the socks used both Panda Superwash and Mini-MochiColorsexciting news is that I have in my hands!! a new Solid Mochi in an exquisite purple, so you can expect some gorgeous solids soon!

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-9719608686479855782009-07-28T14:34:00.000-07:002009-07-28T14:42:50.074-07:00

Joanne Cole (Superior Knitting Patterns) designed this lovely hat for Crystal Palace LoftyWool. Only one color is used at a time so it's fun and easy to do! - FreeHatPatternForLoftyWool

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-68932995625317712222009-07-26T20:29:00.001-07:002009-07-26T20:34:18.457-07:00

This pretty new Shawl pattern can be found at ShelbyKnits and is knit with Crystal Palace yarns Mini-MochiI love how the colors flow!

Lauranoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-16755115403931626042009-07-15T15:30:00.000-07:002009-07-28T15:14:15.076-07:00

This lovely "Short Row Multi-Directional Scarf" is the newest Pattern release by Ann Norling, pattern #69, and will be available from Knitting Shops & Crystal Palace Yarns shortly.The photos show the pattern done in several yarns/gauges.Yarns used include CPY Mini Mochi, Mochi Plus and Taos. The scarf on the mannequin is one of the new Taos colors "feldspar" #28

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-14244753219115887532009-07-14T20:40:00.001-07:002009-07-14T20:46:07.256-07:00

I love knitting socks, and sometimes i want a fun fast knit for myself, snuggly warm socks.New MochiPlus is perfect for this - with a wide variety of colors and a zippy knit! This free pattern can be found at Mochi+RibbedSocksFreePattern

Lauranoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-17965649422470328102009-07-13T23:18:00.000-07:002009-07-13T23:20:30.648-07:00

This lovely blanket was knit by Debbie R, with 6 skeins Mini-Mochi in the Neptune colorway.Mini-mochi colors

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-26596785166748598432009-07-13T15:50:00.000-07:002009-07-13T16:04:07.828-07:00

Taos colors is a wonderful self-striping wool yarn from Crystal Palace yarns CPYarns that is a joy to knit with.You can find many free patterns on the site, including this new vest FreeTaosVest Pattern

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-13446079110124315562009-07-08T14:37:00.001-07:002009-07-08T14:44:08.889-07:00

Cathy Campbell knit these gorgeous mittens with new Mochi+ on size 8 US needles - so they're a fun fast knit! The free pattern is available from the Crystal Palace Yarns website Mochi-Plus Mittenswhere you can also see all the wonderful colors that Mochi+ comes in! Mochi+ what's really fun is that Cathy also designed the same mittens to be knit in Mini-Mochi mittens so now you have your

Lauranoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-66735807083136598512009-07-08T14:15:00.000-07:002009-07-08T14:21:05.232-07:00

This is just so pretty! The lovely new Mini-Mochi Shawlette is a free pattern on the Crystal Palace Website. MMochi-Shawlette. be sure to look at all the wonderful colors of Mini-Mochi too! Mini-mochi new colors

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-70627737115272085832009-07-01T14:35:00.000-07:002009-07-01T14:41:39.741-07:00

These pretty footies were knit with only 1 ball of Panda Silk Panda silk colors ! and the 2nd pic shows the leftover yarn. You can read more about it Riverknitsyarns on Elizabeth's blog, AND find the great pattern HEREmock cable footies

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-2295265470559797052009-06-24T12:46:00.000-07:002009-06-24T12:56:32.528-07:00

this lovely shawl was designed by Gail T, and her free pattern is up on the Crystal Palace Yarns web site HERE DK-PandaSilkShawlyou can see all the luscious colors of DK Panda silk HERE DK-PandaSilkcolorsi must admit that DK Panda Silk is one of my special faves - it is so luscious to see and touch and knit and it works up quickly. glorious for colorwork too! in fact am using it for several of my

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-70914132136025186592009-06-07T14:21:00.000-07:002009-06-07T14:24:34.134-07:00

Want warm, fun, and fast socks??Try new Mochi+ (Mochi Plus) and make a snuggly pair for that guy of yours - or yourself - in a flash! This is the Treasure Chest Colorway MochiPlusColors- good variations for a guy [ask mine!]I plan to do socks with the Feldspar colors next! The pattern shown here will be up soon!

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-37106780018629764702009-06-07T14:15:00.000-07:002009-06-07T14:20:24.206-07:00

This is a lovely new Vest Pattern Free Easy Vest Pattern in Mochi PlusYou will love new Mochi+! (I do... can't stop knitting with it!)The MochiPlusColors are just amazing, and such fun to see develop on your needles!

Lauranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524003519084265731.post-86077193215381038372009-06-07T14:12:00.000-07:002009-06-07T14:15:15.124-07:00

Lofty Wool Colors of Lofty Wool is a new yarn from Crystal Palace coming for Fall, and being a nice quick knit it'll be great for your holiday gifting plans!Here's an adorable Boy's Sweater Free Pattern Boy's Pullover

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Tropical Ginger!I love this colorway of Mochi+ (Mochi Plus) Colors of Mochi+It's exciting to knit and watch the color changesHere's a Man's fingerless glove - in a design my husband called Arrowheads.The free pattern has just been posted on the Crystal Palace Yarns site Arrowhead Fingerless Glove

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I really love the new Mochi+ (Mochi Plus) yarn MochiPlus- it has all the beauty and softness of Mini-Mochi with the advantage of more rapid knitting!Here's a gorgeous sweater that shows the yarn off well and the pattern is Free too! MochiPlus-Cloverleaf

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Bamboozle is a fun Cotton+ yarn - that has a lot of great colors! BamboozleColorsFreeCapelet & Wrister patterns

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The new Lofty Wool Lofty Wool Colors by Crystal Palace Yarns already has several new patterns for your enjoyment! This is a smashing new sweater with a neat Cloverleaf motif Free Pattern Cloverleaf Sweater

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I knit this hat with Natural and Fudge Brownie Lofty Wool Lofty Wool ColorsIt has several twined bands to make the braid at hem and the top. You can find the http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns2/accessories/lofty-birdhat.html">Free Pattern Here

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Crystal Palace Yarns has a new yarn for fall - Lofty Wool Colors HereWe have a lot of pretty patterns to see too!Here's a pretty mitten by Cathy Campbell

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OOH! pretty!this is a lovely new shawl by Gail Tanquary, in 2 colors of Mini-Mochi, the Fern and the Rainbow.you can see all the colors HEREThe pattern is already posted too!Free Pattern Shawl

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I was fortunate to test the lovely new Mochi Plus yarn MochiPluscolors and made a fun wrister with the new "BabyFace" colorway Free Pattern

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Here's a Mini-Mochi colors version of the Ring of Lace Shawl a design by by Jackie ES HeartStringsFiberArtsthis model was knit by Andrea Picone.

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CThis is a shawl in Panda Silk PandaSilk the free pattern is Free Panda Silk Shawlit was knit by Radka C, who is the Idaho designer in the upcoming '50 socks-50 states' book

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These beaded socks in Panda Silk FreeBeadedSockPattern are a gorgeous design by Debbie Haymark, who'll have more designs in the upcoming "50 Socks - 50 States book".Her blog is EmbellishKnits and there are some sneakpeeks there of the book designs. Debbie is also to be found on Twitter....don't forget to take a look at the new spring colors of Panda Silk! PandaSilkColors i am inlove with the

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these gorgeous pictures are by the Queen of Purple Yarn Queen- lovely shawl using Panda Silk ColorsPandaSilk and here are more new colors too!

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Lovely sock design to share by Suzi Anvin! Suzisknitsthis is the new Mini-Mochi Yarn cards, in colorway 105, Tapestry Rainbow. wonderful, hmm?and.... lest you fret, a huge shipment of the yarn has just arrived and will be reaching YOUR fave store soon.hmmm.... to tempt you there are now another 8 colors newMochi-colors!LOL, i am working on stuffing my mattress with these so i'll never run out!ps

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these gorgeous colors will be here soon!i enjoy the DK Panda Silk for a quicker knit. on #4 for foot and #3 or #2.5 for heel and foot, it is a great quick sock!i'm working on a sock now with Sahara and Cafe Mocha

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This fun new hat was knit with the new Lofty Wool from Crystal Palace yarns, in "fudge brownie"and ivory. you can see these colors and more HERE LoftyWoolColorsthe yarn is very yummy, and is a fun relatively quick knit... in fact, since it has some nylon, it will also make cozy socks and i've got one almost done in the Rose musk colorway!

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this is Marcelo in his new Puffin play cape. the machine washable soft yarn is wonderful for play and fun to knit as it feels like soft flannel strips puffin colors

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These pics are for the Rhode Island sock. It was designed by KyleAnn Williams

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This is the New Jersey sock, designed by Sheila Piasecki and called blueberry toes. the model was knit by Beth in AK, using kid merino to get jus tthe right colors for the New Jersey blue and buff

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Susan B Anderson SusanBAnderson has some adorable ideas for you to knit, and often has contests as well as seasonal/holiday items bunny and egg and butterfly cloths made of cotton chenille, baby hat from new Mini-Mochi, etc!

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eThese are Cathy's Maizy socks - you can see more info at her blog SaturdayKnitLivei think it's phenomenal work!! they could be framed!! more Maizy colors here Maizy yarn colorsL

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sometimes simple is best - Kala knit these Panda Cotton socks in fern VeganCraftasticand you can see more colors here

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This gorgeous entrelac shawl was designed by KyleAnn Williams kyleannskreationsand uses Merino-5 color cards for Merino-5don't you think Jackson is a good model?

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Wendy's Waterfall sockA special thanks to Wendy for allowing us to share her Waterfall Socks pattern.This button link will take you to Wendy's site for some great knitting information and patterns. ps Wendy's new book is "Socks from the Toe up" will be out soon!- it's on my shopping list!

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This scarf is on MY to do list! TripleRib

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lovely socks aren't they?you can see more, including how to get the pattern, at SuziKnits the yarn is Mini-Mochi in the tapestry rainbow colorway Mini-Mochi Colors

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do you know who the Monarch of Ohio is? the Cardinal... and that was the inspiration for these gorgeous socks by KyleAnn Kyleannskreations

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These are soooooooooooooo adorable. Kala VeganCraftastic made the birds and nests from wee bits of various Crystal Palace yarns. They look like they belong next to the dark choc bunnies in our easter baskets!

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i adore knitting with Taos.i have a great Peace bag and 2 Pete Seegar-styled hats to show you soon... but first, here are the new colors!TaosColorCard

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These pics are by Kala VeganCraftastic and are for California. Muir Woods.

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More sneak peeks for the 50 Socks-50 States book!!These are pics of the Geranium socks for the state of Kentucky, by Denise Henderly. Denise is also doing Virginia, Montana, and New Mexico.

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Fall Colors for New Hampshire Lighthouse - a fave subject for Michelle (Soapy) Fischer for Massachusetts.both designs were knit with Merino-5 colorsforM-5

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Embellishknits This is the final Mississippi design for the upcoming '50 Socks - 50 States' book by Debbie Haymark.

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I thought the colors of the Mini Mochi for the Louisiana socks were perfect in supporting the inspirational theme.Jackie E-S / jackie@HeartStringsFiberArts.comDistinctive knitting patterns for every levelWebsite: http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.comFeaturing patterns for Knitted Lace and Beaded KnittingNewsletter signup: heartstringsfiberarts.com/e-news.shtmBlog: http://jackie-es.com

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i This hat pattern is up on the Crystal Palace Site MMHat. It was knit with the 101 Intense Rainbow colorway Mini-Mochi color card but would be fun in most colors. My husband is eager to wear it - so it's pretty versatile!The Mini-Mochi yarn is a joy to knit with - i can't stop myself from "one more row" each time, and i love watching things grow as i knit. but i also love how knits and purls

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This picture is Instep detail of Lace Maple Leaf Socks , shown in Crystal PalacePanda Silk, color 4011 Cranberry Tones.In my younger years, I spent many wonderful summers in western Ontario,Canada where my grandparents had a log cabin home on a pristine spring-fedlake abounding with natural beauty and wonders. Whenever seeing the MapleLeaf emblazoned on the National Flag of Canada, my

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This shawl is by BadCATdesigns and was knit by Debbie Renno Grandma07 using Mini-Mochi from Crystal Palace yarns Mini-Mochi1 . There will soon be new colors too! Mini-Mochi2This gorgeous Shawl was knit by Debbie Renno (Grandma07) in Mini-Mochi Autumn. She called it Autumn in NY.

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here are new colors of Mini-Mochi available about MayTreasure Chest Tropical Ginger Bossa Nova Blooming Baby Face purple dawn Feldspar Jungle i'm already in line to try two of each! LOL

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Judy Alexander TheKnitter has just sent me a preview of her Rocky Mountain Majesty sock for the book!

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this is a wonderful new design Kaleidoscope socks by a wonderful new designer!!Radka Chamberlain for the State of Idaho

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