YarnCraft Episode 25 :: Hot Colors & 5 Top Trends for Flattering Fall Fashion

In this episode, Liz and Zontee share five top trends on the runway and the new patterns from our Fall catalog that translate them into great staples for your fall wardrobe. Discover flattering styles to make for yourself and your loved ones.

We also show you how these fall looks inspired great patterns for your home. Liven up your living space with new accessories!

Patterns discussed include:

• Granny Square Scarf
• Thigh High Socks
• Zen Coat (paid pattern; shown above)
• Waterford Cardigan
• Fair Isle Capelet (paid pattern)
• Felted Snowflake Tote (paid pattern)
• Branching Out Bag (paid pattern)
• Graphic Elements Tote (paid pattern)
• Felted Plaid Blanket (paid pattern)
• Mix and Match Afghan (paid pattern)
• Cabled Shell
• Knit Diva Shawl (paid pattern)
• Pom Pom Rug
• Circle in Squares Afghan
• Tumbling Blocks Afghan (paid pattern)
  
• Loch Lomond Afghan (paid pattern)
  

Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life – Get tips on substituting yarn so that you can create the look you’re after in the yarns that are right for you.

To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! Our next episode will be about Halloween projects. How do you craft for Halloween? What’s your favorite yarncrafting Halloween story? 

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YarnCraft Episode 24 :: Embellishing with Color, Trims, Flowers, and more — with special guest Nicky Epstein

Make every project special by adding that extra something. In today’s episode, the YarnCraft girls talk embellishment. Liz and Zontee talk about intarsia, Fair Isle, and other color techniques, as well as duplicate stitch, cross stitch, and embroidery. We take a look at Picture Perfect Knits, a new book with great charts for these techniques. We then talk about trims and edgings, tassels and fringe, flowers, and other embellishments. Learn tricks to make these classic techniques new again. Visit our StitchFinder for various knit and crochet trims, or check out our newsletter for the Trim of the Week.

Patterns discussed include:

• Intarsia Brocade Afghan (paid pattern)
• Felted Snowflake Tote
• Branching Out Bag (paid pattern)
• Everyday Textured Tote
• Just Ducky Baby Afghan (paid pattern)
• Ruffled Spirit Scarf
• Patrick’s First Sweater

Nicky Epstein, master of embellishment techniques, joins us for an interview in this fun and informative episode. Find out what’s the one piece of advice she gives to yarncrafters! Click here to see her books.

Also, find out how you can add flair to everything from gifts to memory boards with yarn!

Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life – Discover how variations on using multiple yarns held together can add depth and texture to your projects.

Patterns discussed include:

• The Wonderful Wallaby (pre-printed paid pattern)
• Over Easy Poncho
• Custom Mixed Color Bag
• Glowing Colors Afghan

To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! Our next episode will be about fall trends. Do you have a favorite fall project? Leave a comment and tell us about it!

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