36 New Colors Sandrasingh.com Lace

Sandrasingh.com Lace is back in stock with 100 skeins in 36 NEW colors!

Southwest

Spun from an amazingly soft 100% Uruguayan merino wool and artisan dyed, you'll love creating with my Lace. Each hank is a generous 950 yards, 3.5 ounces, making your shawls, stoles and other lace projects a dream to knit with fewer ends to weave!

Dark Shadows

Autumn's Jewels

I introduced Sandrasingh.com Yarn in May 2010 to celebrate my website's 5 Year Anniversary. The Lace along with the Superwash Fingering, 1 Ply Merino Worsted and 3 Ply Merino Worsted have been received with much fanfare and used in knit and crochet projects world wide. I immediately began having patterns designed to support my new yarn line.

Cornflower

Baby Chick

Frillery

Crescent shaped Frillery by Goddess Knits is knit with one skein of my Sandrasingh.com Yarn Lace. The design combines stockinette stitch with lace edging for beautiful and quick results. Make it even more special by adding beads. Finished measurements 75" x 20"

Bring back fond memories of the special holiday or summer treat ribbon taffy candy with Renee Leverington's sweet Ribbon Taffy socks. Renee, the talent behind "Goddess Knits," designed these socks to be knit in Sandrasingh.com's Superwash Fingering yarn. The twisted stitches create the taffy inspired fabric and they are knit from the cuff down.

The Michelle Miller, the "Fickleknitter" designed two easy patterns, the Sookie Hat and matching Sookie Cowl, to be knit in Sandrasingh.com 1 Ply Merino Worsted.

Visit Sandrasingh.com Exclusive to see my entire collection of exclusive patterns, they are all PDF files that are emailed to you after purchase with no shipping fees.

Turquoise Sky

Poison

Cupcake

Coral & Roses

Spring Garden

Introducing Finlanda Yarns Cancun

Introducing Finlanda Yarns' fun and playful self striping yarn, Cancun!
Relax and let your yarn do all the work, Cancun, by Finlanda Yarns will amaze you with its playful self striping effect. Created from a classic linear thread comes a vibrant new design, the alternating colors in Cancun make a lively, versatile pattern while you're knitting in a simple stockinette. Crafted of 75% wool and 25% acrylic this easy care yarn has a pretty color selection just right for garments and accessories for boys and girls.

Five fun colors perfect both both boy and girl garments.

Baby Sideswipe Cardi

Lorna Miser's adorable Baby Sideswipe Cardi is an excessively easy, and excessively striking, baby cardigan that shows off the self striping effect of Finlanda's Cancun yarn brilliantly. Cancun does all the striping work for you, it knits up in this fun and playful pattern. The no sewing construction is easy you start by making the body in one piece, sideways, then pick up stitches for the hem and front and back yokes. Then bind off the shoulders together and pick up stitches for the sleeves in the round and work down to the cuff. Which means, No Sewing! This drop shouldered cardi is great for boys or girls, simply choose which side you want for buttons.

Sizes: 6 month (1 year, 2 year)
Finished Chest Measurement: 20 (22, 24)"
Yarn: 3 (4, 5) balls Finlanda Cancun (75% non shrinking merino wool & 25% acrylic, 110 yard, 50 grams) shown in color #80 Fancy Green & Lilac
Needles: size US 7 (4.5mm) and size F-5 crochet hook
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" stockinette on size US 7 needles
Level: Easy to Advance Beginner

Baby Sideswipe Cardi is sold as a Pattern Only and as a Kit.

Malabrigo Rios Sale & New Knitwear Designs by Sivia Harding

Malabrigo Rios in the new Acros Iris

This week I have some exciting news. In June I went to the fiber arts trade show TNNA and I was able to see & touch Malabrigo's new superwash merino wool yarn Rios. I placed a large order and its due to arrive late September, but I thought you may like to see it in advance and order it in Malabrigo's newest colors. I've listed Rios on my website and I'm taking Pre-Orders at 5-10% Off.

If you love Malabrigo's Merino Worsted than you're going to adore their new superwash Rios! 4 ply, worsted weight Rios is soft and luxurious, and kettle dyed, all like Merino Wortsed, but the superwash feature takes Rios to a whole new level allowing you to knit and crochet easy care items for yourself and loved ones. Sale ends August 31st

Save 5% on 5 Dyeloted Skeins and 10% on 10 Dyeloted Skeins: 5 skeins $68 - 5% = $64.60 and 10 skeins $136 - 10% = $122.40

And I just added ten new patterns by Sivia Harding, the lace and beaded knitwear designer extraordinaire.

There is something very special about a knit garment embellished with beads, the entire process from selecting the yarn and the right beads to enhance it, to working the project is magical. Sivia's expertise moves you beyond the beaded scarf and brings you a wide variety of projects to choose from, a beaded drawstring purse, a pair of socks, a dainty pair of beaded wrist cuffs and many more. Her patterns are detailed and guide you through the techniques and often give more than one option to use.

Beaded Drawstring Purse

Sivia's Beaded Drawstring Purse is a treasure bag, an ideal gift for all ages. The purse design teaches you three beading techniques and features beautiful beaded gussets that create a fluted shape. The Cherry Blossom Socks have bowers of beads descending this fetching sock. A fetching lace rib, columns of beads, and a lively cable bring to mind the gentle motion of the cherry blossoms in the spring. The beading technique is easy, just let pre-strung beads rest between stitches.

Cherry Blossom Socks

Aquitaine

Aquitaine are a pair of elegant beaded wrist cuffs or arm warmers that include up to four different beads and beading styles. Ruffles, lace and twisted stitches add dimension. The overall effect is charming elegance from another time.

Dragonfly Neckpiece and Bracelet

The beaded Dragonfly Neckpiece and Bracelet are dazzling and unique. The neckpiece is created in two pieces for a sculptural effect. Two different methods of using beads are used, one for the body, one for the wings and neck cord. The matching bracelet echoes the beading pattern found on the wings of the dragonfly.

Butterfly Wrap

Ophidian

Be a butterfly or just look like one in Sivia's beaded Butterfly Wrap. Three yarns are required to knit this enchanting wrap, and lots of beads for fringe! You will feel like a butterfly just emerged from your cocoon… luminously beautiful. Ophidian is a top-down triangle shawlette that accommodates any gauge yarn up to dk weight (and probably heavier). Simple garter stitch makes a graceful transition to the textured lace pattern, ending in a lovely openwork border with subtle scallops. The number of repeats may be modified as you like to make a smaller or bigger garment, and the open lace and bead border brings it all home. Beads are placed throughout with the add-as-you-go crochet hook method.

Angel Pearls Beaded Scarf

Rosalind

The Angel Pearls Beaded Scarf is an elegant scarf featuring intricate beaded accents. This symmetrical lace scarf is worked from one end to the other without grafting or provisional cast on. Instructions are included for placing beads with a crochet hook and making bead or yarn tassels. Rosalind is regal with a beaded flourish! This top-down shawl inspired by Shakespeare’s play As You Like It features cables, lace, beads, and a labyrinthine center panel.

Twining Vine Strip-Knitting Afghan

Toe Ups for All!

Or knit a lace project without beads with her Twining Vine Strip-Knitting Afghan this graceful, flowing lace blanket will be a joy to wrap up in. And get mini sock tutorial, the Toe Ups for All! pattern offers you a template for toe up socks with traditional heel flap and gusset construction in seven sizes with many options, for fingering and sport weight yarn.

All Sivia Harding patterns are sold as PDFs that are emailed to you after purchase, no shipping is charged. Visit my site to see all her collections:

• Shawls

• Scarves, Cowls & Gloves

• Socks

• Jewelry, Bags & Afghans

Meet Canadian knitwear designer Sivia Harding: I am a person who loves knitting and all fibery pursuits, surprise! Other than knitting and spinning, my favorite activities are reading, history, old music and films from the 40s, and messing around with my camera, not necessarily in that order.

As for my own history, I will go back even farther than my knitting life since that has been rather short…

I have always been interested in fiber arts, and when I was 14 years old, I participated in fiber classes at my local Art Museum (High Museum in Atlanta, GA) which resulted in pieces that were shown in the museum shop. After this introduction, I was never without fiber work in one form or another, but I didn’t find my way to knitting until the year 2000. By that time, I had worked in the graphic design field for several years and had a degree in painting and printmaking under my belt, so it wasn’t a huge stretch to begin designing with my new skill.

After contacting members of the West Coast Knitters’ Guild online, I became a member. One day a large box full of fine undyed yarn was donated to the guild, and since no one seemed to know what to do with it, I offered to handpaint the yarn and make lace shawls to sell as a fund-raiser project for the Guild’s yearly charitable contribution. A discussion arose about whose patterns to use for these shawls, and since copyright was an issue, I offered to design new ones. Several of my most popular lace shawl designs resulted from this guild project.

Knitted lace is my first and enduring love, and when I learned how wonderfully lace combines with beads, I began incorporating beads into most of my designs. Socks and fingerless gloves have become the latest additions to my design repertoire.

Since 2003, I have designed under my own name and also contributed to various other publications and knitting clubs.

Color Theory: Pink

I've finally found a moment to continue with my Color Theory posts, this week, Pink.
I planted these flowers in my garden a few years ago and they continue to bloom each spring, I can't remember their name or if they're supposed to be annual or perennial but with our fairly mild winters (last year was an exception) I usually get lucky with all my plant's life spans.
These two roses were planted at least three years ago. I put them in at the middle of my garden and they were quickly over grown. I have since transplanted them and they've really flourished, direct sun, extreme heat and all. This variety of rose likes to be watered which is a good thing as I like to over water!

And in the spring DH and I went hiking at Enchanted Rock, our very first visit. This pink granite is everywhere and this piece is rather small compared to most of what we saw. This is the area they mined for the sunset red granite used to construct the Austin Capitol building in 1882. Lovely land, a very easy drive and a great hike, plan a visit next time you're in Austin.

More New Knitwear Designs from Ysolda...

Yolda's shawl pattern Ishbel was so popular I'm bringing you 11 more of her knitwear designs!

Damson

Two more shawls, Damson and the capelet Emily. Damson is a pretty, simple little shawl that can also be worn as a scarf. Requiring just one skein of Malabrigo Sock yarn, which is On Sale, its fun to knit and easy to wear.

Emily is worked from side to side and shaped with simple short row wedges, the capelet features a neat integrated I cord edging around the neck and a deep lace and cable pattern around the gently flared bottom edge. Whether at the ball or the supermarket Emily will keep your shoulders warm and add a little fairytale romance to your outfit.

Emily

Ripley

Three new hat patterns. Unisex Ripley is a fun, versatile hat with a couple of simple variations on the basic pattern that lead to a completely different style. Sculptural pleats can be worn at the side for a cute vintage style cloche with a girly lace edge.

Ishbel Beret

To match your Ishbel shawl knit her Ishbel Beret this slouchy beret features the same stitch patterns as the Ishbel shawl pattern with decreases worked into the lace pattern on the crown. A foldover hem creates a neat band that gives a stable edge to the lightweight fabric.

Snapdragon Fingerless Flip-tops

Ysolda's Snapdragon is a cosy tam featuring an allover lattice cable pattern, with petals that grow organically in the center of each open section.

Pair this tam up with the Snapdragon Flip Tops. These fun and highly practical mittens with flip-tops that will keep your fingers toasty warm but allow them to make a quick escape when you need to unlock the door or button your coat. The cable and petal pattern on the cuffs grows into an elegant motif on the back of the hand that invisibly incorporates the necessary shaping for the thumb.

Snapdragon Beret

Cairn

Another stylish and practical beanie and fingerless mitts set is Cairn. Worked in two colors, the interesting textured stitch pattern helps to keep you warm and is simply achieved with slip stitches – meaning that you’re only ever working with a single color per round.

Tiny Shoes

If you have a little one to knit for try one of these adorable designs. Tiny Shoes are worked in fingering weight yarn and are the perfect way to use up your leftover sock yarn and showcase special little buttons.

Mousie

Sweet little Mousie is fun to knit from just a small amount of yarn. Mousie’s knit almost entirely in the round with minimal seaming. The body is worked in one piece, beginning with the charming I-cord tail and ending with the tip of his nose. Mousie is the perfect gift for anyone who needs a mischievous little companion, including yourself.

Poppy

Meet Poppy this sweet little doll who would make the perfect gift for any child. Or, if you can’t bear to give her away, she’d love to be friends with you too. Knit seamlessly in the round from the top down Poppy is quick to knit from small amounts of yarn. Instructions are given for her cute mary janes and dress, but dressing her is a great opportunity to get creative.

Nathaniel

And Nathaniel will bring a little woodland whimsy to your home. He’s fun to knit, although he’s made of 2 flat silhouettes with a garter stitch strip between them he’s knit seamlessly in the rnd. Nathaniel is just the right size to be a cozy, functional cushion that also looks wonderful propped on a bed or chair when you’re not squashing him.

All of Ysolda's patterns are sold as PDF downloads with zero shipping fees. To see all of Ysolda's knitwear designs visit my website.

• Shawls
• Hats & Gloves
• Children & Plush Toys
• Sweaters

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August 2010 Newsletter

Transition into Fall with your August knitting time. The patterns and yarns featured in this Newsletter will help you glide effortlessly out of your flip flops and into your boots.

In This Issue: Introducing Madelinetosh Yarn / Flattering, Versatile Knitwear Designs /

Sandrasingh.com is excited to bring you the delectable yarns of Madelinetosh! A fellow Texan, Amy Hendrix the owner of Madelinetosh is renown worldwide for her luxurious fibers and hand dyed designer colors. I have the pleasure of introducing two of her yarn lines, the knitting staple Tosh Sock and her newest yarn, Tosh Merino Light.

Tosh Sock is crafted of a luxurious 100% superwash merino wool. With a generous 395 yards per skein one skein is enough to complete a pair of woman's size large socks, but you'll also want to use it for your next lace project such as Ysolda's Ishbel.

Soft, single-ply fingering weight Tosh Merino Light is also crafted of 100% superwash merino wool. Each skein is put up with a generous 440 yards making one skein perfect for a pair of socks and two skeins ideal for a lace project. But Madelinetosh's breathe taking color palette will inspire you to knit or crochet pullovers, cardigans, hat & mitten sets and much more.

Both of these yarns are hand dyed in small dyelots. Amy achieves her rich colors by applying multiple colors to the fiber in thin glazes, adding true depth & dimension to each skein thus making your projects stunning and unique. With so many beautiful colors you can use this yarn again and again, and each of your projects will be exceptional.


To learn more about Madelinetosh visit my blog, knittingwithsandrasingh.blogspot.com

Flattering, Versatile Knitwear Designs
This year Fall fashion ushers in clothing women want to wear, knitwear continues to reign the runways and garment versatility is key. Get mileage out of your existing wardrobe, knitting time and the pieces you create with one of these flattering new designs.

More than one styling option make these two long, open flowing cardigans by Through The Loops and Anne Richardson wardrobe staples. Lonicera, by Through The Loops, is a long wrap/vest. Work one in bamboo or cotton for a breezy summer accessory than work one in wool or alpaca for fall and winter.

And Anne Richardson's flowing Ten Way Jacket is another take on this popular look. The pattern gives you the choice to hand or machine knit or even crochet this sweater in your favorite yarn and it includes a styling guide for 10 different options from causal to dressy.
For a sleek tailored look knit Schaefer's Linen Stitch jacket, fitted but not tight, the one button closure and stitch texture dress up this minimalist piece.

And the relaxed flair of Schaefer's Basketweave Kimono will make you look pulled together on any casual weekend. Both are knit in Schaefer's new yarn Chris.Softly with a whisper of lace, like fine classical music, HeartString FiberArts' Pianissimo Lace Blouse is a masterpiece in concomitant simplicity and elegance. Alternating diagonals of eyelets suggest a soothing repetitive melody punctuated with the dainty staccato of herringbone faggot lace columns. The theme of pianissimo is echoed in the softly gathered bodice that adjoins the lacy saddle shoulder continuations of the full-length sleeves.
Classic Cables were seen in many top designer collections this fall and Lisa Ellis Designs skillfully combines a bold cable pattern with a short fitted cardigan resulting in the Seamless Short Sweater. Knit from the bottom up and the sleeves down for minimal seaming its shape is ideal for pairing it with anything from jeans to a circle skirt.
And the adult version of Never Not Knitting's Spring Garden Tee, its reminiscent of Alana's child's pattern, incorporates more sophisticated, mature styling details including a wide scoop neckline and delicate sleeves, plus waist shaping and an extended length. The result is a basic, well-fitting tee that is elegant, feminine and flattering.
Like the blush on a rose Ilga Leja's delicate shell, Blush, has a gossamer, graceful quality. The decorative openwork stitch pattern, made even more transparent with wrapped stitches, emphasizes the floral theme. The lightest of summer cover-ups, it can be matched with a camisole or a swim suit.
Complete your new look by wrapping one of these lacy scarves around your neck. For a fast and mindless knit you'll enjoy working the simple stitch pattern of the Fickleknitter's Easy Bamboo Lace Scarf.
Dainty fairy motifs at one end of HeartStrings FiberArts' scarf transform into flowers at the other end to create the Fairies and Flowers scarf, while bead embellishments define the fairy heads and flower buds.

And one skein of Schaefer's light fingering weight, silk blend yarn Audrey is all you need to knit Rebecca Hatcher's Audrey Royal.

Thank you for sharing my August news. Remember I'm always happy to help you with any of your fiber arts needs and I'm a phone call or email away. Or you can reach me on Ravelry my group is Sandrasingh.com, on Twitter or on Facebook. Enjoy the rest of your summer and I hope you get to take some time to relax and create.