Sunday, September 6, 2009

Mini-mochi fair isle hat and mittens!

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.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Mochi Plus Mitered Shawl

This spectacular new shawl design by Gail Tanquary is the newest free pattern on the Crystal Palace Yarns website Mochi+Mitered shawl

It is knit using Mochi-Plus (Mochi+) Mochi+ or Mochi-Plus in the Autumn colorway

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

One-Ball Panda Cotton Seascape Scarf



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

Mini-Mochi "Triangles within Triangles"

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

Modern Vintage Socks

This lovely sock design is by Kala VeganCraftastic. It was knit in two colors of Panda Cotton
by 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!

gorgeous 'stylin' gloves!

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.

Make Socks not War

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


Zigzag Scarf in Mini-Mochi

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!!

Rainbow Socks

MMochi-Rainbow-Socks =adult pattern; the child's pattern will be posted soon.
the socks used both Panda Superwash and Mini-MochiColors

exciting news is that I have in my hands!! a new Solid Mochi in an exquisite purple, so you can expect some gorgeous solids soon!

Lofty Wool Snow Cap

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

Sunday, July 26, 2009

wow! wait until you see this!

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

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

New Ann Norling scarf design!


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

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Mochi+ Ribbed Socks

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

Monday, July 13, 2009

lovely blanket!


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

smashing new vest in Taos!



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

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Mochi+ Mittens!

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 choice!

fun fashion!

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