Keep in the Loop - Issue #23

With St Patrick’s day just ahead, we are reminded of Irish needlecrafts—lace, crochet, rich Aran knits. Our afghan of the month celebrates with a beautiful aran design. This month we also have:

•a capelet perfect for cool evenings
•pretty tea towels
•great patterns from the Knit-Out
•a recap of last month’s Special Olympic Scarf project

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Our Baby Bee crocheted in Red Heart Super Saver makes a bright accent wherever he lights—in a child’s room or on a wreath of spring flowers.
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Red Heart Soft creates the soft ,luxurious fabric of our lacy capelet –perfect for the cool spring evenings ahead.
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Our pretty tea towels can accent your kitchen or even a guest bath. Use Coats Polyester Machine Embroidery thread to mimic hand stitches.
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Beautiful spa-like colors have been added to earth-friendly Aunt Lydia’s Bamboo Crochet—Zen Green, Still Pool, Twig and more. SEE COLORS

Sewing prom or bridal gowns? Use new Dual Duty XP Fine for pucker-free seams on light-weight silky fabrics. Look for the lavender spool. SEE THREAD

Tender Lovin’Care Afghans features contemporary colors of TLC Essentials yarn and traditional crochet stitches.
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Our Aran Nosegay Crochet throw with its bobbles and dimensional design is in the tradition of Irish Aran designs. Created in Red Heart Super Saver, this 48” x 67” throw is perfect for snuggling under with a steaming cup of Irish coffee and a good book. SEE AFGHAN

Plan to be in Padaucah, KY, April 22-25 for the 25th Anniversary of the AQS Quilt Show and Contest. You will see the finest quilts in the world plus national teachers and a magnificent Merchant Mall. MORE

Stitches South is coming to Atlanta April 23-26. The shows focus on knitting and crochet and offer something for beginners to experts. See the dates below. INFORMATION

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Thanks to everyone for their gold-medal efforts in creating scarves for the Special Olympics held last month. Over 60,000 scarves were received!! It speaks volumes about the spirit of people who give of their hand and from their hearts.
PICTURES AND MORE

Hoards of knitters, crocheters and people with severe yarn addictions? descended on the Mall of America President’s day weekend! The event included drawings, give-aways, fashion shows (human and doggie!), seminars and nationally known authors and designers. As promised, we are sharing with you the patterns plus a peak at some of the fun.
KNIT OUT & CROCHET TOO

TKGA National convention
May 14-17 Portland, OR
CGOA Chainlink convention
August 6-9 Buffalo, NY
Quilt festival IV
April 3-May 3 Denver National
International Quilt Festival
Apr 22-25 Chicago IL
AQS Quilt Show
April 22-25 Paducah, KY
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WR1776
Long Tabard

WT1696
Knit Triple
Strand Throw

WM0316
Knit Easy-to-Wear
Vest

WC1719
Table Lace
Placemat

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