Idaho revealed!

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

Cable me a Cutie-Pie!

This is Marcelo, Susan D's three-yr-old grandson in his smart new cabled pullover!
The free pattern is HERE.

it's knit in Bamboozle, which is a yummy machine-wash bamboo/cotton blend. the bamboo fights odors as well as adding sheen and beauty, while there's just enough elastic to assist in memory and shaping! you can see more bambooozle colors HERE

Naramoon's "Clapochet" by Crochet Kitten

There's some great crochet and knit work by Naramoon on Ravelray Naramoon'sProfile
and this Clapochet is an example. The yarn is Mini Mochi, colorway #107, autumn rainbow MiniMochiColors
the design is by the Crochet Kitten, who's also on Rav, Clapochet

50 Socks - 50 States Book - Idaho

I'm in love with this Idaho Kaleidoscope sock by Radka Radka-Knits

it's sheer brilliance of both design and how it shows off the yarn colors.

50 Socks - 50 States Book - Montana

Montana Bitterroot socks by Denise Henderly

"50 Socks - 50 States" Delaware

Delaware Holly
Delaware Lady bug
Delaware Jewels
For Delaware, I've designed a "toddler trio" as i was so much inspired. Delaware reminds me of my mother, as it was one of the states she talked about a lot.
Mom was a quintessential southern belle, but also loved history, and we had early family here in united states

new colors for Mini Mochi!!

bossanova baby face deep sea [my prediction for adrienne's new fave]
treasure chest tropical ginger [the one i want to try first]
blooming purple dawn
feldspar [reminds me also of "fool's gold"]

new Mini-mochi colors

News flash! Mitten Inspires Hat

ok - "inspired by" i hope is not quite "copycat".... anyway, when I saw Cathy Campbells' neat mittens in my fave Mini Mochi yarnyarn colors for mini mochi , i needed a hat to go with.
i will be doing socks next...

What's New Pussycat?

Couldn't resist, sorry.
Seriously - wanted you to take a minute and bookmark this page
WhatsNewatCrystalPalaceYarns.
this is the link for seeing pretty new free patterns and new yarn announcements
and more!


I love this Taos cropped boxy jacket - already am looking at the various colors of Taos Taos Yarn Card to select my colors.
These are nice views of a pretty new Panda Soy wrister designed by Bianca Becker. Other panda soy colors are here ... and new ones are coming too!

Do YOU know Ann Norling?

talented and terrific designer - patts now carried/distributed by Crystal Palace Yarns.
many of my fave knit items are from Ann Norling designs - vests, cardis .... diversity in action!

here's some wonderful pics



fruit caps!!

Vermont Text Message

well, i'm posting a text message photo here... let's hope my brain is in Sherlock mode.
KyleAnn Williams is the designer for Vermont, and here's her vacation pic of the design.
Front of sock above, and back
the gorgeous peach yarn is Bamboozle, with more wonderful colors HERE

Arkansas where Diamonds are More than a Girl's Best Friend

they're ready for us to find!!
Thanks to Adrienne Fong -aka Bellybutton Knitter who is knitting this spectacular beaded lace sock for Arkansas!
you can see other colors of Panda Silk here

Wyoming sock and Oregon coast

Cindy Peek is knitting both Wyoming toe-up and Oregon.
already gave you a sneak peek of OR sock, but here's her photo of coast, and sneak peek of WY

Guesses anyone?

This is my nearly done 1st sock for DE.

The yarn is DK Panda Silk DK Panda Silk Colors

What do you think was my inspiration?

blessings, :L