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In today’s newsletter from [tag]Webs[/tag], they are featuring a new100% wool in the worsted weight with 247 yards per skein, and at an easy on the pocket price of $4.99 before discount. Not to mention the fact that it is available in a wide range of colors for fall.

Also on sale is [tag]Filatura di Crosa[/tag] yarn. This Filatura di Crosa yarn was the most popular of last Spring’s yarns for them in the US, but they elected not to bring it back again, so it is now a great closeout at 50% off. Portofino Colors coordinating perfectly with Malva, this cotton/viscose blend has multiple strands in varying colors that are wrapped by more of the same. The result will be garments with a bit of texture and a wonderful sheen that are sophisticated and enjoyable to wear. Check out the [tag]Tahki Stacy Charles[/tag] website to find great patterns for this really nice yarn.

Something else I just noticed on the website – [tag]Debbie Bliss[/tag] Cathay yarn is 50% off. This is a closeout – get it while you can. Cathay With a soft hand and delightful drape, this new luxury blend from Debbie Bliss will happily answer your need for something soft and exquisite for summer. It looks beautiful whether knit plain or elaborately textured.

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  2. I thought so, and pretty good yardage also. And if you are making a large purchase, discounts kick in also. When they mark down their yarns, I stock up!

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Stitch Your Favorite Fruit on a Sweater

The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.” 

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them. 

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits. 

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves. 

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit. 

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy. 

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]