seven | quince & co sparrow

seven more patterns inspired by Quince & Co Sparrow

1. Irokata Tee by Olga Buraya-Kefelian (knit)
2. Jane's Tunic by Leigh Radford (knit)
3. Camelia Tee by Anna Nilsson (knit)
4. Medano Beach by Heidi Kirrmaier (knit)
5. Clarice by Kim Guzman (crochet)
6. Marseille by Marie Wallin (crochet)
7. Storm Cloud Shawlette by Hanna Breetz (knit)




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magazine review | pompom quarterly winter 2013 edition

It's back!

Hot off the press, the latest edition of pompom quarterly | winter 2013.

This magazine never fails to deliver, let me tell you. This edition contains 10 modern and edgy patterns, including a beautiful colour work hat worked using MadTosh merino light, a crochet cardigan, THE most stunning shawl…and so much more.

Plus there is a recipe for Mushroom & Ale Pie, which fits perfectly with the article about 'pub knitting'.

pompom quarterly is published only four times a year and issues sell out super-fast.

--> Click HERE to grab your copy.

Have you ever wondered why LINEN is so tough?

BE LINEN MOVIE IN ENGLISH from Linen and hemp community on Vimeo.

Strong, durable and very, very tough. Linen is one of the world's most ancient fibres.

Watch this video to understand why linen has stood the test of time.

seven | debbie bliss cotton dk

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seven patterns inspired by Debbie Bliss Cotton DK

1. Lindis by Amanda Scheuzger (knit)
2. Petrie by Beautia Dew (knit)
3. Twirly Girly Skirt by Elena Nodel (knit)
4. Float Vest by Robyn Chacula (crochet)

Ad because it's never too early to do some Christmas gift crafting
5. Stegs by Jennifer Thurston (knit)
6. Fiesta Tea Set by Annie Modesitt (knit)
7. Starfish Washcloth by Deja Jetmir (crochet)

seven | quince & co sparrow

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seven patterns inspired by Quince & Co Sparrow

1. Strathcona by Jane Richmond (knit)
2. Hélène by Veronik Avery (knit)
3. Queen Anne's Shawl by Rebecca Velasquez (crochet)
4. Lineal Cardigan by HannahFettig (knit)
5. Swallowtail Cowl by Pam Allen (knit)
6. Brise Cardigan by Hannah Fettig (knit)
7. Outing Shawl by Pierrot (crochet)

seven | quince and co finch

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seven patterns inspired by Quince & Co Finch

1. Arcadian Shawl by Kristen Hanley Cardozo (knit)

2. Honey by Amy Miller (knit)

3. Boteh Scarf by Kathy Merrick (crochet)

4. Calanthe by Susanna IC (knit)

5. Fulmar by Veera Valimaki (knit)

6. Window to my soul by Joji Locatelli (knit)

7. Bear's Rainbow Blanket by Purl Soho (crochet)

seven | one skein wonders

Quince & Co Lark

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seven patterns that use only one skein...spring cleaning at it's best.

1. Yorkshire Shawl by Judy Marples (knit) in Malabrigo Arroyo or Quince & Co Lark
2. Crow by Larissa Brown (knit) in Quince & Co Puffin
3. Scalloped Cowl by Lion Brand (crochet) in Quince & Co Puffin
4. Bartek by Jesska Hoff (knit) in Cascade Eco Cloud
5. Jacoby by Berroco Design Team (knit) in Shibui Knits Sock 
6. Cullin Cowl by Pam Allen (knit) in Quince & Co Puffin
7. Alpine Frost Scarf by Amy O'Neill Houck (crochet) in BC Garn Baby Alpaca

Everyone loves GREY | my top five

In all brands, all ranges...it seems we all *LOVE* grey! Light grey, dove grey especially!

So let me feed your grey addiction just a little bit more...

1. Relax by Ririko (knit) in MillaMia Putty Grey

2. Cold Breath by Joji Locatelli (knit) in Quince & Co Osprey Kumlien's Gull

3. Trapeziod (of course) by Kirsten Johnston in Shibui Merino Alpaca & Staccato (both in Graphite)

4. Chaleur (of course again) by Julie Hoover (knit) in Cascade Eco Cloud Dove Grey

5. L.1. by Antonia Shankland (knit) in Shibui Linen in Ash, Ivory with a pop of colour

BTW don't forget that the DOUBLE DISCOUNT (20% off orders $75 or more) ends midnight tonight.

seven | quince & co tern

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seven patterns inspired by Quince & Co Tern

1. Parquet Tiles by Rose Beck (knit)

2. Hamilton by Megan Goodacre (knit)

3. Claudia Scarf by Rebecca Jackson (crochet)

4. Pendulum by Amy Miller (knit)

5. Ashton Shawlette by Dee O'Keefe (knit)

6. Wee Brock by Gudrun Johnston (knit)

7. Festival Shawl by Lyn Robinson (crochet)

Click here for 'seven' more ideas for Tern.

seven | spring

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seven patterns inspired by spring

1. Sand and sea shawlette by Alana Dakos (knit) in Shibui Staccato
2. Flutter by Susanna IC (knit) in Shibui Staccato & Silk Cloud
3. Boxy by Joji Locateli (knit) in Quince & Co Tern
4. Fox glove wrap by Robyn Chacula (crochet) in Malabrigo Silky Merino
5. Spectra by Stephen West (knit) in Shibui Staccato
6. Angel Wings Pinafore (crochet) in Debbie Bliss Cotton DK
7. Pacific Shawl by Michele Bernstein (knit) in Quince & Co Tern

pompom quarterly | latest edition | autumn 2013

A visual feast for the eyes...some of the gorgeous patterns from the latest edition of pompom quarterly.

seven | malabrigo silky merino

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seven shawl patterns for Malabrigo Silky Merino

1. Fly me to the Moon by Diana Rozenshtyn (knit)
2. Just enough Ruffles by Laura Chau (knit)
3. Betangled Shawlette by Jennifer Weissman (knit)
4. Double Agent by Mary Lawson (knit)
5. Treenah by Megan Marshal (crochet)
6. Sophisticated Boho Lace Eternity by Sweaterbabe (knit)
7. Klamath Shawl by Sarah Kukucheck (crochet)

seven | shibui knits merino alpaca

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seven patterns for shibui knits merino alpaca

1. Cowboy Cowl by Pam Powers (knit)
2. One Skein Bunny by Deb Richey (crochet)
3. Triqueta Capelet by Sara Morris (knit)
4. Wandering Cowl by Jennifer Lang (knit)
5. Geometry | trapezoid by Kirsten Johnstone (knit)
6. Harvest Moon by Heidi Kirrmaier (knit)
7. Sweet Pea Shawl by Annie Hirtes (crochet)

seven | shibui knits baby alpaca DK

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seven patterns for the super-squishy shibui knits baby alpaca DK (12 colours)*

1. geometry | rectangle by Jenny Trygg (knit)
2. cabled rib wrap by Kristin Spurkland (knit) - mixed with shibui silk cloud
3. Alpaca Sweater (baby) by Altadena Green (knit)
4. Phannie Hat by Phoebe Gaughan (crochet)
5. Easy Folded Poncho by Churchmouse (knit)
6. Honey Cowl by Madelinetosh (knit)
7. geometry | isosceles by Kristin Ford (knit) - mixed with shibui merino/alpaca*

*to be loaded to the online store on Monday 8th July 2013

suzy hausfrau | top five hats for 2013 | colourwork

Back with another 'top five' list. Today it's my pick of the top five hats that use colour work or fair isle. You can see where I'm going with this can't you? There's just too many hats to have one top five list right? So here is my colour work list, along with some suggested yarn. I'll be back with my 'top five hats for blokes' next week.

Enjoy!

suzy hausfrau's top five hats 2013

1. Asheboro Hat by Mandy Powers in Quince and Co Osprey

2. Becot by Julie Hoover in Jones & Vandermeer Happy Mink. This one's a bit of a cheat, it's not really colour work but by using two different yarns (one variegated and one solid) it sort of looks like it!

3. Ring a Roses Beanie by Sandra jager in MillaMia

4. Starflower Flake pattern by Thea Eschliaman also in MillaMia

4. From Norway with love by Anna & Heidi Pickles in Quince and Co Lark

5. Cheesehead by Julia Mueller in Quince and Co Finch

seven | shibui knits sock

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seven patterns inspired by shibui knits sock yarn
...seven patterns to take this yarn beyond socks.

1. Transition gloves by Kerin Dimeler (knit)
2. Lace ribbon scarf by Veronik Avery (knit)
3. Marelle scarf by Melanie Berg (knit)
4. Pillow Case crochet dress (crochet)
5. Adrift by Carol Feller (knit)
6. Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang (knit)
7. Claudia Scarf by Rebecca Jackson (crochet)

I have picked these colours for my first (can you believe it) Stripe Study Shawl.

seven | quince and co osprey

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seven designs for the amazing Quince and Co Ospreyhttp://www.suzyhausfrau.com.au/collections/osprey*

1. Idlewood by Cecily Glowik McDonald (knit)
2. Cara by Gudrun Johnston (knit)
3. Avery by MelissaLaBarre (knit)
4. Sidewalk Shawl by Kimberley K McAindin (crochet)
5. Glaciarie by Helene Vincent (knit)
6. Yeti by Svetlaba Volkova (knit)
7. One Skein Bunny by Deb Richey (crochet)

*available from suzy hausfrau Tuesday 18 June 2013

seven | malabrigo arroya

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seven patterns inspired by the superb Malabrigo Arroyo

1. Holden Shawlette by Mindy Wilkes (knit)

2. Still light tunic by Veera Valimaki (knit)

3. Piped petals cardigan by Linda Permann (crochet)

4. Ruby Tuesday by Ewa Durasiewicz (knit)

5. Sundry by Jennifer Dassau (knit)

6. Little Ancolie by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne (knit)

7. Claudia Scarf by Rebecca Jackson (crochet)

 

seven | swans island worsted weight

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seven patterns for the delectable swans island certified organic (worsted weight)

1. Thermal Pullover by Allyson Dykhuizen (knit)

2. Fuse by Veronik Avery (knit)

3. Queenie by Woolly Wormhead (knit)

4. Chaleur by Julie Hoover (knit)

5. Circular jacket by Drops Design

6. Shimmer cowl by Kimberly McAlindin (crochet)

7. Dovetail cowl by Carina Spencer (knit)

seven | swans island fingering weight

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seven patterns inspired by the scrumptious swans island certified organic yarn (fingering weight)

1. tetsubou by Kirsten Johnstone (knit)

2. biscotti by Lori Versaci (knit)

3. Funchal Moebius by Kate Davies (knit)

4. DJC Spirals by Doris Chan (crochet)

5. Heartbreak by Lisa Mutch (knit)

6. Baby Girl Fair Isle Cardigan by Purl Soho (knit)

7. Piquant by Lily Go (crochet)