Holiday Update

In between all of my Spring 2006 deadlines, I have managed to squeeze in a few Christmas presents. While I cannot divulge too much information until after the holidays, for fear of the recipients reading this article, I will say that I am happy with the gifts I have chosen. I also took advise from Martha Stewart last week. She suggested making caramel corn and peppermint bark for gifts. I bought some charming tins and took her advise. So far, they have been a real hit. I also make an organic, all natural lip balm with beeswax, olive oil, VItamin E oil, and peppermint oil. It is very moisturizing and feels great on your lips. So far, its been a hit, too.

At different times this month, I sent out all of my design samples ahead of schedule,  except for one. Its a 2400 yard lace project that is stunning, gorgeous and truly one of a kind. I finished assembling it today, and it is blocking now for the night. I hope to send it off tomorrow. I can't wait to see it published!

I am very anxious to share photos of my new designs. But, my customers deserve the priviledge of premiering the photos first. Shortly thereafter, I will gladly share photos here, too. Please visit again soon. There is a new series of patterns in knit, crochet, and a combination of techniques coming very soon.

New Lace Shawl Yarn Kit Available Now

We are offering a new yarn kit. Included in the kit: a sumptuous blend of 50% silk and 50% merino wool, in a fingering weight yarn; pattern #P05104 Half-circle lace shawl; and, shipping charges to the continental United States. If you require shipping outside of the US, please just contact us for modified pricing.

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Swirl Sweater Pattern Available Now

The Swirl Sweater Pattern is available now in the winter edition of CrochetMe Magazine. Stop by and take a look. The sweater is virtually seamless and requires no more than an advanced beginner skill level of crochet. The sweater has a large, shawl collar, mock "chunky ribbed" sleeves, and a delicate picot edging around the entire body and sleeve cuffs. The body is a modified circle with sleeve openings. The drape is unbelieveably gorgeous and it swings when you walk. This sweater is like a big, soft hug. So fun. There are a lot of options for closures, too. You could sew buttons on the front (like the sample shown), or use a shawl pin to close it when you see fit, or just let it fall naturally to accentuate the drape.

If you want to make one just like the sample shown, take a look at our Swirl Sweater Alpaca Yarn Kit. It comes with a generous 2 pounds of superfine alpaca yarn that is more than enough to make the sweater. The alpaca is all natural and the colors contain no dyes. Who better than Mother Nature to coordinate your color palette. We chose a cream/taupe tweed, silver/charcoal tweed, chocolate/taupe tweed and a heathered silvery gray. Our yarn kit sells for about 30% less than what you would pay retail.

Please share your pictures with us. We'd love to see what you do with our pattern. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

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