March is National Crochet Month and what better way to celebrate than with a sale? I am celebrating National Crochet Month in lots of ways: working on final edits of "Crochet So Fine" which comes out in July 2010; taping the next season (500) of "Crochet Corner" for Knitting Daily TV; and crocheting, of course! I'm currently working on a beautiful lace motif hat that I will take photos of as soon as it stops raining here!

I'm often asked which craft is my favorite, knit or crochet? I have been in love with both since learning both within a month of each other. I love to knit and crochet interchangeably and enjoy both every day. Even though we are celebrating National Crochet Month, I didn't want to exclude knitting in the celebration. ALL of my patterns (knit and crochet) are reduced for the celebratory sale.

Please click here to browse through the dozens of knit and crochet patterns available as pdf download patterns for only $3.99 each.

KRISTIN PATTERN SALE

Here are some photos of the patterns.

Tahki Stacy Charles debuts a new weight of the popular Cotton Classic yarn this Spring. Cotton Classic lite is a thin mercerized cotton, probably close to a fingering weight, with supple drape and a light feel. Depending on the size of hook or needle and the type of stitch pattern you use, the yarn is adaptable to a wide variety of looks.

I was thrilled to receive the first samples of Cotton Classic lite because I think it is a terrific weight and feel for crochet lace. The first piece I designed in this yarn will be featured in Crochet So Fine, available July 2010. It is a floral skinny scarf that requires only one skein of the yarn. I crocheted the sample in a very short period of time - between 1 and 2 hours!

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The second and third pieces I deisgned in Cotton Classic Lite were the Barcelona Shawl and Buenos Aires Tunic for Tahki Stacy Charles City Crochet Collection. Cotton Classic Lite complements crochet so well and City Crochet is the perfect design collection to introduce the new yarn. You'll find 9 fashion forward styles, including tops and tunics, a jacket, shawl, dress and skirt. Each garment is named after a different excotic world city:
Amsterdam Tee, Barcelona Shawl, Buenos Aires Tunic, Cairo Jacket, Copenhagen Tank, Istanbul Dress, Nairobi Skirt, Paris Tunic and Tokyo Vest.

The Barcelona Shawl combines pretty crochet motifs with complementary crochet lace panels. In the seams, generous belt loop holes are strategically placed at the natural waist if you choose to wear the shawl as a belted cape for a second, stunning look with the same garment.

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The Buenos Aires Tunic is light and airy and would make a great layering piece. It has generous ease in the hips to accomodate the extra length for lots of movement. The motifs begin as bright and cheerful flowers and are joined to the tunic in a final round of the motifs that join together as a tube. The tunic is picked up and worked towards the neck. The mesh stitch pattern is updated with post stitches for extra texture and interest.

The bright, bold colors are fun and refreshing and really hot this spring! For a more sophisticated look, try choosing a softer palette for the flower motifs.

Click here to buy now!The new season of Knitting Daily TV, season 400, began airing across the country this week. Check your local PBS station for date and times!

The DVD of the entire season is now available: all 5 hours and 48 minutes packed neatly into a 4-disc package. Why should you buy the discs when the show airs on PBS? Here are five good reasons why you want Knitting Daily TV on DVD:

1. With DVD instruction you can pick the time when learning occurs best for you! Whether you prefer to knit in the evenings or first-thing in the morning, Eunny and guests are at your beck and call for teaching you new knitting techniques and bringing you inspiring projects.

2. Knitting Daily TV can be played wherever there is a DVD player! Whether you want to watch Knitting Daily TV in your studio, while travelling, or even by taking your laptop to the park, Eunny and guests come to you, wherever you are!

3. You can control the speed at which you learn! It's up to you whether you want to watch all 13 episodes in one day or space them out over a month. Plus, you can pause the action, rewind to review instructions, or even fast-forward over techniques you may already know.

4. One-on-one instruction is priceless! Knitting Daily TV is a PBS show produced with the viewer in mind. Eunny, Kristin, Shay, and all the welcomed guests teach directly to the camera as if they're really in your home showing you step-by-step fiber instruction.  

5. You can revisit Knitting Daily TV with just a click of a button! Can't remember a technique you've seen on Knitting Daily TV? Just pop in the DVD for a quick reminder. Knitting Daily TV DVDs can be revisited, reviewed, and re-loved throughout the years.