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New Bernat Blanket Yarn and Yarn Giveaway!

Bernat is introducing the NEW Bernat Blanket. This yarn is a Super Bulky plush yarn and is oh-so-soft!
There is a beautiful range of colors. Read all about it at the blog post below:

http://blog.yarnspirations.com/introducing-new-bernat-blanket/

Bernat is giving away all the yarn needed to make the blanket below. Click the link above to see how you can enter to win!

Click this link to see the free pattern for this blanket:

http://www.yarnspirations.com/patterns/larksfoot-blanket.html

Lion Brand Yarn - The Weekly Stitch

Did you know that Lion Brand Yarn has a weekly newsletter? They do! You can subscribe to it so the newsletter will be sent directly to your email address.
If you are a crochet, knitting or craft enthusiast, you are going to love seeing all that Lion Brand has to offer on a weekly basis!

Click below to view their two most recent newsletters on the Web:

http://cache.lionbrand.com/stores/eyarn/upload/ws_07122014_colonie.html

http://cache.lionbrand.com/stores/eyarn/upload/studio_07132014.html

You can sign up on their homepage at: http://www.lionbrand.com/

This edition of the Weekly Stitch introduces us to their newest yarn, Modern Baby. It includes SEVERAL crochet and knitting patterns that uses the new "a super soft yarn with a downy feel, in baby colors guaranteed to surprise and delight."

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New Venus Yarn by Patons

Patons has introduced a new yarn to their line and I cannot wait to try this yarn!

The website describes it as a "lightweight cotton blend with a thick and thin texture".

I like to 'dabble' sometimes using different textures of yarns to see which crochet stitches make it look it's 'best'. The colors of Venus are super inspiring and I cannot wait to see them in person.

I will definitely be checking my local crafts stores to see if they have this in stock.
Has anyone seen this yarn in stores yet?

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Don't miss out on Craftsy's Mystery Markdown Flash Sale!

Don't miss out on Craftsy's Mystery Markdown Flash Sale! Enjoy big savings on nearly 200 yarns/fabrics and project kits now. Limited supply, shop before it disappears! Hurry, offer expires

Friday, May 17 at midnight PST 2014.

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Yarn Review: Paton's Lace Sequin

I recently had the pleasure of designing a new scarf pattern for a family member. It needed to be a warm weather 'fashion' scarf and unlike more of my cold weather accessories, I wanted it to be 'dainty'. After browsing the yarn section, I decided to choose a yarn that I have not worked with before, Paton's Lace Sequin in #37707 Ruby, since red is Mary Jo's favorite color. Isn't it a beautiful color of yarn?

Here are the specifications on Paton's Lace from the Yarnspirations website:

Contents: 68% Acrylic, 14% Polyester, 9% Wool, 9% Mohair

Put-up: 2.50 oz / 70 g

Length: 344 yd / 314 m

Knitting Tension:

26 sts - 32 = 4"(10 cm)

Crochet Tension:

24 sc - 26 rows = 4"(10 cm)

Suggested Knitting Needle:

3.50 mm, US - 4

Suggested Crochet Hook:

3.50 mm, US - E/4

I loved the stitch definition and the drape that I achieved in this scarf.

I used a G hook (4 mm), as I wanted the design to be a bit 'lacey' without the double crochets looking too 'holey'. The 4mm hook worked well to achieve the look and drape I was going for.
When crocheting with Lace Sequin yarn, you should try to be careful that you don't need to rip out too many stitches (frogging). The yarn has a mohair quality to it and sometimes crochet stitches and the small sequins got 'stuck' while I was trying to frog a row. But other than that, I had no problems with crocheting with this yarn.
I would recommend this yarn to anyone who want to make something pretty and lacey with just a bit of 'bling' to it!
Click the links below to view some free patterns that can be made with this yarn:
http://www.yarnspirations.com/yarns/lace

http://www.yarnspirations.com/yarns/lace-sequin

Click the link below to explore the Make It Coats website and Paton's yarns:

http://www.makeitcoats.com/en-gb/explore/our-brands/patons

There are free patterns available on the Make It Coats website!

Today is I ♥ Yarn Day!

Happy "I LOVE Yarn Day"!

Sponsored by the Craft Yarn Council of America, I love YARN DAY on "October 11th, 2013 is the day to affirm your passion for yarn, whether you knit, crochet, craft or just adore fiber!"
If you Knit, Crochet, Spin, Weave or do ANYTHING AT ALL YARN related, this is your day!

Here at CUTE CROCHET CHAT, I am offering a 50% PATTERN DISCOUNT in ALL of my ETSY shops for today only! Use the COUPON CODE - TODAY - when you checkout at any of MY Etsy shops listed below and receive 50% off your entire order! All of my sites are INSTANT DOWNLOAD so you receive your order immediately! This coupon expires at midnight ET tonight!

Jocelyn Designs

Too Cute Crochet

Cute Crochet Shop

Many, many yarn related crochet and knit sites are offering specials today ONLY, so don't miss out! Scroll down to see just SOME of the specials that are going on Today Only. If you know of other specials that would be of interest to our readers or are running a special in your own shop, PLEASE FEEL FREE to LIST THEM with links IN THE COMMENTS BELOW! Thank you!

Yarnpirations is a brand new website which features yarns from Caron, Lily, Bernat and Patons all in one place! For today ONLY, they are offering 25% off all yarn and free shipping on orders over $35.

Vogue Knitting is celebrating I Love Yarn Day with a knitting and crochet pattern sale. All patterns are $2.99 today ONLY!

Leisure Arts is celebrating ALL WEEKEND with 25% off ALL knit and crochet titles!

Annie's Crafts is offering a FREE DOWNLOAD TODAY ONLY, of 50 Stitches for Afghans when you buy 3 or more skeins of yarn.

Huge Summer Yarn Sale at Craftsy!

SALE!

CRAFTSY is having a HUGE summer sale on craft supplies! Starting Friday, 7/26/13 until Sunday, 7/28/13, select yarn and fabric will be an additional 20% off already great prices. In addition, there is also free shipping for orders over $75.

Click HERE to check out the SALE!

Free shipping for US customers only. 20% off shipping for CA residents.

Galler Yarns INCA-ECO Cotton

I am delighted to have been asked to join the blog tour for a new yarn by Galler Yarns. The yarn is Inca-Eco 100% organic cotton and is available in 15 pretty shades! I chose a really pretty shade of pink called Blossom which I love!

Inca-Eco is imported from Peru and is a slight thick and thin yarn. The yarn was easy to wind and did not become all tangled like some yarns do. I love the fact that it is dyed with "low-impact, environmentally-friendly dyes". The skein is a generous 140 yards and 3-1/2 ounces and that is definitely enough for a small project! It is available in Ecru, Butter, Sage, Blue Stone, Blossom, Rose, Lavender, Aloe, Aqua, Denim, Espresso, Wine, Raspberry, Navy, Black.

Inca-Eco is so soft and easy to crochet with. It slides easily through your hands and fingers, which can make for faster and more comfortable crocheting. I design a lot of newborn photography props and this yarn would be ideal for this kind of crochet item for babies, as it is not only very soft, but also organic!

Inca-Eco would make wonderful wearables and accessories, so I chose to create a slouchy beret with it for my daughter. She loves this color pink! The crochet fabric has a beautiful drape, especially when crocheting with a larger hook. I used an N (9mm) crochet hook for the sample beret. I hope to be able to show you the finished beret in another post.

Links for the blog tour are posted below. Make sure you stop by all the different blogs!

The next stop on the blog tour is Redshirt Knitting!

The Schedule
Monday, March 19 - Day 1 - In the Loop in Norfolk, MA (shop website)
Tuesday, March 20 - Day 2 - Knit Purl Gurl
Wednesday, March 21 - Day 3 - FreshStitches
Thursday, March 22 - Day 4 - Crafty Is Cool
Friday, March 23 - Day 5 - Cute Crochet Chat
Saturday, March 24 - Day 6 - Redshirt Knitting
Sunday, March 25 - Day 7 - CraftSanity
Monday, March 26 - Day 8 - Craft Gossip with JD Wolfe
Tuesday, March 27 - Day 9 - Crafting a Green World with Julie Finn
Wednesday, March 28 - Day 10 - Crazy for Ewe in Leonardtown and La Plata, MD (shop website)
Thursday, March 29 - Day 11 - Crochet Concupiscence
Friday, March 30 - Day 12 - KRW Knitwear Studio
Saturday, March 31 - Day 13 - About.com with Sarah E. White
Sunday, April 1 - Day 14 - Underground Crafter
Monday, April 2 - Day 15 - Monarch Knitting and Quilts in Pacific Grove, CA (shop website)

Please also visit the Galler Yarns website, blog, and store locator, to get more information on Inca-Eco yarn all the great Galler Family Yarn products!

Galler Yarns very generously donated this skein of yarn for this blogger's review.

Friday Fun - Crochet Patterns

Let's face it....crocheters and knitters LOVE patterns! Some stitchers collect patterns the way others collect antiques! The downside to this is that we NEVER get around to making ALL the designs that are in our library. The upside is that we can be continually INSPIRED by the best and the brightest crochet and knit designs that are out there. Here are a few for this week:

Cupcakes by Skymagenta --
These cupcakes are not only cute, they are PRETTY! You can purchase the pattern from Skymagenta.
Skymagenta has a wonderful pattern shop on Ravelry and
you won't believe all the incredible crochet goodies she has to offer!


Dahlia Shawl by Lisa Naskrent for Interweave -- Wouldn't this Dahlia SHAWL by Lisa Naskrent be beautiful for the HOLIDAYS? Gorgeous!


Peter and Patty Pilgrim by Rachel of Crochet Spot -- How cute are these crochet Pilgrims? They measure between 8 and 10 inches, so I think they would crochet up quickly. Especially for this month!

Urban Revival Slouch Hat by Vicki Howell - Love this slouchy hat! Functional yet ultra feminine!

I ♥ Yarn Day 2011

Today is I LOVE Yarn Day! What knitter or crocheter does not LOVE yarn! Help celebrate by visiting their WEBSITE and also CROCHETVILLE.
In honor of I ♥ Yarn Day, I have selected several places that have YUMMY yarn for sale. Each yarn name is linked to the site where it can be purchased! Enjoy! What are you doing today for Yarn Day?