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Archive for July, 2009

Jul 30 2009

Aurora Pattern

Posted by Tilli in Patterns, Planet Earth Fiber, Yarn, tags: Aurora, Elsie

The Tilli Tomas aurora pattern is now available for download. The pattern features Elsie yarn with Planet Earth Fiber used on the border of the sweater.

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Jul 20 2009

First shown in June at the TNNA show, the first eight colors of the Kid Lace with Beads and Glitter have just arrived. Each skein is 345 yards and made from the finest mohair. It is just so soft and cuddly!

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Jul 20 2009

Cindy Lou’s Beaded Mushroom Cap from Cynthia’s Yarn

Posted by Tilli in Patterns, tags: Cynthia's Fine Yarn, Tam

Cynthia’s Fine Yarns has designed an adorable hat. The pattern calls for Flurries yarn. After I knit it up I know exactly who is going to receive it. Yum, I can’t wait to get started.

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Jul 08 2009

Download – Summer Solstice

Posted by Tilli in Needlepoint, Patterns, Planet Earth Fiber, Yarn, tags: downloads, Raw Silk, Summer Solctice

	The “Summer Solstice” pattern initially available through Knit ‘N Style but has now been released as a download through Tilli Tomas. As discussed in an earlier posting to the blog:
	The “Summer Solstice”* is a stunning cardigan sweater using Tilli Tomas* Raw Silk and Planet Earth Beaded Silk. The Planet Earth Beaded Silk are smaller put-ups of the same gorgeous silk of Tilli Tomas yarn. There is plenty to use as a collar, cuffs or border of a sweater. The “Summer Solstice” uses it for an I-cord.
	Patterns are available on the downloads page. Log in Required.

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Jul 07 2009

Great Yarns – Beaded Lace Scarf

Posted by Tilli in Patterns, Yarn, tags: beaded lace, Great Yarns

Fontelle at Great Yarns has designed a scarf using two skeins of Beaded Lace. It is perfect for all ocassions! Dress it up or dress it down. Select from one of the luscious colors of Tilli Tomas Beaded Lace.

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Jul 04 2009

Gallery of stitched patterns for download

Posted by Tilli in Patterns

Tilli Tomas now have a gallery which features images of all of the patterns that are available for free download. Click on the thumbnail for larger images. Remember that registration is required to download the patterns

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Jul 03 2009

Mac and Me

Posted by Tilli in Patterns, tags: Mac & Me, Patterns

Mac & Me has release a new pattern using the “Raw Silk Sweater”. It is a beautiful summer/spring drapey silk sweater. The sweater has drop shoulders, belled sleeves and a simple crocheted edge on the collar, hem and sleeves for added shape. The pattern uses either Plie or the Raw Silk

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Jul 02 2009

Afghan

Posted by Tilli in Patterns, tags: afghan, Elsie, Janet Jennings

Have you thought of making an afghan? Janet Jennings just finished one using your Elsie Bok Choy yarn. It turned out beautifully so I thought you might be interested in seeing it. It uses a running vine and leaf stitch pattern throughout with a seed stitch border. Picture on the left is the afghan and on the right is a close-up of the pattern.

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Jul 02 2009

GlamKnits by Stephanie Japel

Posted by Tilli in Books, Patterns, tags: GlamKnits, Stephanie Japel

Stephanie Japel has published a knitting book featuring luxury yarns. As described in her book:

“Treat yourself to a truly glam experience. All of the designs in the Glam Knits collection showcase sinfully luxurious yarn, making knitting the design of your choice a completely indulgent experience.”

The 25 patterns are fully illustrated with detailed instruction and photographs.

Well that sounds pretty awesome.