In this episode, the girls of YarnCraft look ahead to warm weather with great garments for transitioning from winter to spring. From easy wraps for cool evenings to fun layers for play dates, we have items for adults and kids alike.

We also share our Spring Yarn Spotlight, in which Liz and Zontee talk about 4 yarns, perfect for projects in the warm months:

• Cotton-Ease
• Nature’s Choice Organic Cotton
• Recycled Cotton
• LB Collection Cotton Bamboo

Patterns discussed include:

• Tranquil Wrap
• Crystal Lake Shawl
• Homespun Shawls, Stoles, and Wraps
• Serene Shell
• Jaunty Jacket
• Peplum Cardigan
• Textured Kimono Cardi (paid pattern)
  
• River Road Pleated Tunic
• Hooded Baby Poncho
• Urban Girl Cropped Cardi
• Koko Kimono
• Vertical Stripes Baby Sweater

Stash This–Ideas for Your Crafting Life: In this segment, Liz and Zontee cover the ins and outs of how gauge, fabric density, and the look of your finished project relate to each other. They also give a SNEAK PREVIEW of the yarns that will be used by Heather, our crochet-along host, in the LATEST Lion Brand Crochet-Along of the Moderne Jacket.

To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! Our next episode, we will be talking about projects for Easter, and perfect projects for spring babies. Do you have a favorite heirloom baby project or item? A great suggestion for an Easter project? Tell us about it! We’d love to include you the next episode!

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Theme music is “Boy with a Coin” by Iron and Wine, from the PodSafe Music Network.

Show Notes:
00:10 Intro & Welcome
01:10 What’s on Liz & Zontee’s Hooks & Needles
04:07 Spring Yarn Spotlight
08:38 Transitional Projects
16:58 Stash This
25:55 Thanks to our guests