Summer is for Super 10

Super 10 Butterfly Cotton Our favorite!If you think cotton is just for dishcloths, you haven’t met Super 10, the superior choice for DK weight cotton for both crochet and knit Crochet this beautiful overblouse Westminster Fibers have come up with 2 new booklets, and each has very wearable patterns that will become staples in your wardrobe. Hands Down Favorite We had a sample of this vest in #3995 Persian Red at Stitches West and literally could not meet the demand!  This is a real winner in a simple lace pattern,  you will love it no matter which one of the more than 80 colors you choose. Super 10 has so many great qualities:  it’s machine wash and dry, won’t split, won’t pill, won’t shrink, it’s  soft, colorfast, and has a permanent shine. Of course it’s fabulous for adult garments, including shawls and sweaters, but you can use Super 10 for household items  (placemats, pillows, handtowels), baby items (blankets, hats)  and of course kids love it!

Summer Cuties

Summer is for Kids! Made with Super 10! Sassy Skein Patterns are sooooooo cute and so easy to knit in wonderful Super 10! These patterns are now on sale — 25% off through June 30.  Choose a few now; in stock only. If you find one of these patterns and want the kit with Super 10 Cotton, just email us and we will put it together for you!

Summer Fun: Try Amigurumi!

These are just a few quick Amigurumi I put together to take to Maker Faire, and they sure were popular.    Kids loved ’em!  These are crocheted, but you can knit the little critters too.  I’m no crochet expert, so I was astounded at how easy these cuties were to make.  I made these using Bomull Sport Cotton; it’s easy to work, has beautiful colors and is very affordable.  There are thousands of free patterns for Amigurumi on the internet, but we also have a  wonderful group of Amigurumi books, both knit and crochet, that have detailed instructions and outstanding design.                      So give it a try — I bet you’ll love it!

Helen Hamann Designs and Kits!

Helen’s newest designs

There were lots of people looking for Helen when we were there–her designs are always popular because of the great design.  Helen couldn’t make it in person, but we showed off her wonderful calendars, and garments, plus kits for many of her styles.

In the 2012 Calendar

This gorgeous ball gown was absolutely the biggest hit of the entire fashion show!

Now, here’s your chance to grab one of Helen’s kits at 20% off!

We have an extensive variety of kits in beautiful colors.  More than a dozen styles to choose from!

 So go pick your favorite, and make your next project a real stunner!

What a cutie!

A Touch of Lace Toddler Sweater In Cabin Fever Cotton Tweed
designed by Susan Gressman

Featured in the April/May issue of Country Woman Magazine! We have some copies of this sold-out magazine left over from our trip to Stitches South. I can’t tell you how popular this pattern has been! Even the gals at Cabin Fever have been amazed at the response. And why not? It’s so cute, and is really not hard–a quick project for your favorite little, little girl.

The kit includes 3 skeins of Cabin Fever Cotton Tweed in your choice of colors, plus a copy of the magazine that includes the pattern. The pattern in the magazine has full instructions plus a chart for the simple eyelet pattern.

Three sizes: 18 months (22″ chest), 2 years (24″) and 4 years(26″). There is enough yarn for any size.

Soooooo cute!