More New Books (one with a Local Star)

Many of you will remember Illanna Weiner who was once a regular at Tempe Yarn & Fiber (until she moved to New York). Yes, she is hard to forget.

Well, in the just published Sensual Knits by Yahaira Ferreira you'll find one of Illanna's designs (Vixen Camisole) on page 15 . Outstanding work Illanna!

We also just received Sensual Crochet by Amy Swenson.

Finally, from Vogue for those gifts you've been meaning to make:

More Yumiko Bags Created

Jen took the Forest crochet pattern from Yumiko Alexander of DanDoh Designs to a new level.

She first hand spun all of the yarn which she used for the bag. Then over several weeks she pieced it together to get just the right pattern/combination that she saw in her mind.

Here she is holding the bag before felting.

Here is the bag after it was felted.

Here in the close up shot where you can see the details of this excellent creation.

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A different, but equally talented, Jennifer created the Fallen Leaf (Ochiba) bag in a mere two days.

Your talent is there just waiting to be found!

TSC's Superior Knitted Sweater!

Theresa models a sweater made of Superior (70% cashmere 30% Silk) yarn from TSC. This yarn has to be one of the softest yarns you've ever touched.

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Moon rise in Tempe, Arizona.

Wonderful Hat Made with Malabrigo

Armed with one skein of Malabrigo yarn, Allison created this fun hat overnight.

The uses for Malabrigo is only limited by your creativity.

Come on in and join the fun!

Show & Tell

Tis the season, so Ellen has been busy knitting up these stockings for all her good boys and girls.

Jeff made this hat for his lovely wife.

Pearl made this poncho for her grand-daughter.

Harry Potter Group Sock Exchange

As Harry learned the powers of secrets, so did the Harry Potter group as over the past weeks they attempted to guess who was making whom their socks. Finally on Friday night the story came to a conclusion with wonderful socks being exchanged.

Baby Einstein Coat Class by Bev Walker

Bev Walker will be teaching a class on the Baby Einstein Coat on three Fridays, November 30th, December 7th and 14th. The fee for each part of the three-part class is $20.00 (first class is required, second and third are optional).

The Baby Einstein coat is modeled by Emma.

Talent Is Alive and Well At TYF

After taking Bev Walker's felted hat class, Nancy created this lovely hat out of Ironstone's Harmony yarn (she also made her top).



Using Universal Tapestry yarn, Jane made this wonderful self striping sweater.


Tressa is shown below in a sweater she just finished out of Misti Alpaca chunky.

Using Tofutsie Sock Club yarns by Southwest Trading Company, Kauola completed two pairs of socks.

New Malabrigo Yarnsin Lace & Worsted Arrives!Photos Included

Here are the photos that I promised. The new colors of Malabrigo that arrived are:

Worsted:

Polar Morn, Vermillion, Burgundy, Azul Bolita, Tuareg, Stone Blue, Emerald, Amoroso, Loro Barranquero, Jacinto, Cuarenta, Oceanos, Moss, Chapel Stone, Mineral Red and Frost Gray.

Here are some sample shots of the new colors:

Lace:
Loro Barranquero, Cognac, Damask, Dark Earth, Noviembre and Bergamota

Here are some sample shots of the new colors:

Fall Celebration of Yarn - A Great Time Was Had By All

Here's the yarn that was tasted tonight!

People tasting the yarns....

Everyone left happy and full.

Yumiko Alexander's Latest Pattern (Fall Winds) Is Now In Stock

Many of you have been waiting for this wonderful pattern by internationally known designer, Yumiko Alexander.

It's in and ready for you to pick up.