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#63
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The free e-mail newsletter from Berroco
http://www.berroco.com
#63, May 14, 2004
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Dear knitters and crocheters,
To all of my dear readers,
it is no secret that Suede is my favorite yarn. I often bring
you to our website to view the close-up
of this fabulous ball of "animal friendly " Suede
yarn.
Suede is not just sweater
yarn. In fact, today we will explore knitting and crocheting accessories
in Suede. Ever since I discovered this fabulous faux Suede ribbon
yarn in Italy, I have been inspired to experiment with knitting
needles and crochet hooks to create accessories. As a novice crocheter
unable to read a crochet pattern, I really only know one stitch.
I was inspired to build a knitting bag that would look like a
woven bag with an artisan color patterning in natural leather
colors. I "invented" an easy, 2 color Fairisle technique
in which I enclosed the unused color with a single crochet stitch
in the alternate color. This gave
the fabric extra strength and a horizontal corded look.
I was mesmerized as I watched the fabric unfold as if I was weaving
a bag in a Southwestern Native American weaving technique. Our
brilliant instruction writer painstakingly translated my experiment
in crochet into an easy to follow
instruction, published in book #225. I hope that all you knitters
will be inspired to take up a crochet hook. It will open up a
world of new possibilities.
For summer, you might also
want to try crocheting the mesh cap Kathe.
It is so cool and comfortable in a very hip way.
Not at all interested in crocheting? You might want to try knitting
this great cabled belt, Joy.
It makes a wonderful hip slung belt with this marvelous buckle
from Durango Button Company.
A creative KnitBits subscriber, Roz Porter, allowed us to share
her idea for a fringed
cell phone bag. She's a machine knitter, but she translated
her pattern into handknitting. You can choose to fringe it or
not. It closes with a wooden button and loop and it's just
the right size for my cell phone.
You will only need one ball of Suede to make this bag. Here is
a free pattern that
you are welcome to download.
SCARF CENTRAL
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For the scarf enthusiasts, this week we have added 3
new Spring yarn combos to Scarf Central. While you are there,
take a look at our many other scarf combinations on Scarf Central.
NEW FREE PATTERNS
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We've just posted some newly discontinued patterns on our website,
including many favorites from seasons past for you to download
for free. Click on the following links to have a look:
Book
193 New Basics
Book
194 Dress-Up
Book
195 Chill Chasers
Book
196 Sophisticates
Book
197 Softwear
Book 198 Start with
a Scarf
BEGINNER'S Q&A
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Carole Parker, a KnitBits subscriber, wrote to tell us her method
of keeping yarns from tangling when working with multiple yarns.
She wrote, "What I do is place each skein individually in
a zippered lock sandwich bag, snip a very small hole in one corner
and feed the starting point through the hole. I use a different
bag for each yarn used . . . works like a charm." Thanks
for the tip Carole, I'll try it.
THIS WEEK'S WINNER
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Congratulations to Marysa from Albany, NY, who is this week's
winner of a Free Sweater Kit. Marysa will soon be knitting our
sumptuous Pastiche throw.
Till next time, keep creating!
All the best,
Margery Winter
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