BE INSPIRED

Knit! Swirl!

I am very excited about this book! Lets do a knit along in an SWTC yarn. Anyone want to get it started??? This is going to be great fun.

Designing for Profit

Im leading a discussion for up and coming designers at an event at Newton's Yarn Country next weekend.  One of my favorite resources to share for up and coming designers is Shannon Okey's outstanding book. If you haven't got a copy... click and acquire! This is a must read for anyone wanting to learn the ropes.

Hand Dyed Tofutsies

My good friend, Melissa from Stranded in OZ, sent  this gorgeous image of her hand painted Tofutsies yarn. She knows I am a sucker for rich reds!

Melissa is an amazing designer and fiber artist who designs some spectacular stuff for the SWTC Collection too.  Her sock club kicks off soon so check out the details here.

If the gorgeous Tofutsies she dyes doesn't capture your imagination, Mel's great designs will!

Better than Constant Contact... try Aweber... I switched!

Ive long been a big fan of Constant Contact for SWTC newsletters. I switched to Aweber recently and fell in love with it. This is my marketing tip for the month.. save money and get more options with Aweber.

Send Your First Email Newsletter Today - AWeber Communications

Frankie's Karaoke Snow Mittens

I am a huge fan of Frankie, a talented Ravelry designer who uses color in the most wonderful way. Her 10 stitch patterns are fabulous too.


This month, Frankie is playing with some SWTC Karaoke. The first of her patterns is the Snow Mitten, available free on Ravelry.

Make sure to check out her other projects - they are fun, colorful , and whimsical!

 

SOYSILK Baby Blankets are perfect holiday gifts

SWTC Baby Blankets made from SOYSILK are the perfect gift for the little ones on your list!

Order yours now from SWTC

All that JAZZ

 

SWTC is introducing a new yarn called JAZZ. Its our first yarn that is made in the USA too and we are very proud of that!

Jazz is a collection of 7 metallic yarns that are soft for knitting solo or carrying along to jazz up another favorite. I noticed it soften up even more when i washed it.

Today, I had the time and urge to grab my spinning wheel and play.. er ply. Check out this fabulous creation using some exquisite fiber from Louet plyed with the new JAZZ yarn.  Isn't it fabulous?

Off to knit this isn't a neck warmer!

New Colors of Treisur INTRIGUE... must see, must have!

NEW COLORS OF TREISUR INTRIGUE

T913 is the gorgeous cherry red INTRIGUE  that you see above! Its wildly gorgeous and will be perfect for fun holiday projects. The fabulous winter grey is T939, also in Intrigue. Make sure to check out SUNFLOWER , our featured Crochet pattern designed by Cindy Carlson. Intrigue Me is a free scarf pattern for Intrigue that is super fun and easy to make in a weekend! Ask your LYSO for Treisur Intrigue or order yours here.

Intrigue Me: Free Scarf Pattern

 

This is the easiest scarf you will knit this winter and it uses only 1 ball of Treisur's INTRIGUE.

The Intrigue Me Scarf

 SWTC Intrigue, 1 ball

US 9 needles

 

To Make yours....

Cast on 36 stitches.

Row 1: *Knit 3, Purl 3*. Repeat *to * across.

Row 2: *K1, P1*. Repeat * to * across.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you are almost out of yarn. Bind off loosely!

FREE SOCK PATTERN

 

Treisur arrives today. To celebrate, we shared a free sock pattern in today's SWTC Newsletter.

Enjoy and share it!  Make sure to ask your LYS for Treisur Infatuation. This new sock yarn is a bamboo blend that will fast become a favorite.

The new Water Toe-T pattern also debuts in today. Rebecca Mercier created this playful accessory and its a real gem!