woohoo....tara made the cover!

 

Knit Picks put out a call for submissions last spring and Tara's "Lattice Work Fingerless Mitts" pattern was accepted, but we've been unable to share the excitement with you until today! The book called "Under 100 Crochet Collection" was just released today and what a surprise when we seen that Tara's pattern had made the cover!!! Woohoo and congrats....Tara! I am so super excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This book features 10 must have crochet patterns, and the best part is that each project requires under 100 grams of yarn. Not only will you be able to blow through your stash but you will be able to complete each project in record time!

This collection can be purchased as an e-book, hard copy, or if you prefer each pattern in the collection can be purchased individually from knitpicks.com for $1.99!!  

Be sure to check back with us soon as we have more in store for you regarding this new release!

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new crochet pattern - tea time cozy by kim miller.

 

 

Skill Level: Intermediate

Crochet a little sweater for your teapot! Besides being decorative and adding a touch of traditional flair to your home, a tea cozy is a very practical way to keep your tea warm during infusing and serving.

This well written crochet pattern has lots of colour illustrations, and includes directions on how to make a tiny pompom using a fork. The crochet pattern calls for 1 skein of Berroco Vintage worsted weight yarn, a 4.00 mm (G), 3.50 mm (E) and a 3.25 mm (D) crochet hook. The pattern uses the following stitches and techniques: single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, front post double crochet, back post double crochet, front post treble crochet and reverse single crochet.

The finished tea cozy measures 20.25 cm (8”) wide and 19 cm (7½”) long and will fit a standard sized teapot. The Gordon Ramsay Maze teapot by Royal Doulton is the model for the tea cozy shown. The blue tea cozy that is pictured was made using 1 ball of Cascade 220 Superwash.

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(Purchase this pattern and receive 20% off by entering the coupon code TEATIMECOZY20 at the checkout! Offer valid until Friday - August 2, 2013)

 

 

 

 

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new crochet pattern - braided baskets by kim miller.

 

 

 

 

Skill Level: Intermediate

Learn to crochet braided cables and organize any room in the house with this trio of stacking baskets!

The crochet pattern offers instructions for three different sizes:
Small – 5½” high and 9” in diameter
Medium – 6½” high and 11” in diameter
Large – 7½” high and 13” in diameter

This well written crochet pattern calls for 2 to 4 balls (depending on the size made) of Lion Brand® Wool Ease Thick and Quick and a 8.00 mm (L) sized crochet hook. You should be familiar with the following stitches: hdc, dc, fpdc, bpdc, and fptr.

 

 

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new pattern - chunky cables decorative throw by kim miller.

Wrap up in this luxuriously thick and cozy decorative throw. This beautiful cabled throw is crocheted using a N (10.00 mm) crochet hook and super bulky yarn so it works up fast and makes a beautiful gift that will be treasured for years.

The finished throw measures approximately 36” (91.4 cm) wide by 58” (147.3 cm) long.

This detailed crochet pattern has lots of illustrations to help you to successfully complete you project. The pattern calls for 12 balls of Lion Brand® Wool Ease Thick and Quick and uses the following stitches: hdc, dc, fpdc, bpdc, fptr and reverse sc.

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new crochet pattern - aran accent pillow.

We would like to introduce you to our newest crochet design, Aran Accent Pillow by Kim Miller.

Inspired by the classic cables of a traditional aran sweater this accent pillow will add texture and a feeling of warmth to any room.

Detailed crochet pattern has lots of illustrations to help you to successfully complete you project. The front panel is a 4 row repeat that is easy to memorize.

Finished pillow measures 15x15” and fits a 14x14” pillow form, or for a fuller pillow you can use a 16x16” pillow form. Pattern calls for 1 ¼ balls of Lion Brand® Fisherman's Wool and uses the following stitches: sc, dc, FPdc, BPdc, FPtr and reverse sc.

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