Potter Craft News - October 2006

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Welcome to the October issue of Potter Craft News!

October is an exciting month for Potter Craft. For crafters everywhere we have gathered a harvest of projects to entice, instruct, embellish, and inspire.

Melissa Leapman’s new book Cables Untangled has arrived, and we are all inspired by the beauty and complexity of her extraordinary patterns. A great teacher, Melissa unlocks the mystery and mastery of this beautiful and anything-but-traditional style of knitting. And the best part is the book-within-a-book stitch dictionary of over 100 different cables.

To mix things up a bit and prepare us for all the glamour of the holidays, Annie Modesitt ventures into the sparkly realm of jewelry-making in Twist and Loop, with recipes for loops, bends, and twists will teach you how to magically transform ordinary wire and beads into glittering, wearable works of art using both knit and crochet techniques.

And finally we want to welcome into the world Nature Babies by Tara Jon Manning. Tara has created a delightful collection of fun garments and accessories to knit, sew, and felt for the baby, nursery, and mom. Nature Babies includes great ideas for gifts from some of the earth’s loveliest materials.

Happy Crafting!

Senior Vice President & Publisher



	Cables Untangled By Melissa Leapman On sale October 24 From esteemed designer and teacher Melissa Leapman comes a collection of 30 stylish sweater and accessory designs, plus a timeless reference to more than 100 cable stitches. A comprehensive guidebook for knitters of all levels, Cables Untangled provides patterns for designs that range from simple household items to clothing, accessories, and gifts for everyone on your knitting list.

* FIVE WINNERS * will be randomly selected to win a copy of Twist and Loop by Sandra Polley. Email crownmarketing@randomhouse.com with "Twist and Loop" in the subject line. (Official contest rules)

Visit the websites of
some of our current & upcoming authors:

Kay Gardiner &
Ann Shayne

Jillian Moreno &
Amy R. Singer

Margrit Lohrer

Ashley Paige

Julie Carles &
Jordana Jacobs

Get together with your knitting group at a local store if you'd rather not meet at home, and attract new members in a more public location!

Here's a handy list of reasons why every store should consider hosting a knitting group. Bring a printout with you as you scout locations and talk to store managers.

Tell us about the knitting-friendly stores in your area! We’ll contact the manager with news about our books and author tours.


Twist and Loop By Annie Modesitt This collection of more than 25 wire-knitted and crocheted jewelry projects offers jewelry lovers the opportunity to create original handmade designs. While the basic methods are the same, the experience of knitting with wire is quite different from working with fiber. Annie walks readers through the creation of wire jewelry with step-by-step guidance focused on translating your skills from yarn to wire.

Nature Babies By Tara Jon Manning This wide selection of projects is made up entirely of ecologically sound materials. Nature Babies features more than 30 knitting, sewing, and felting projects that cater to baby, nursery, and mom. Each project is created with safe and soft fabric or yarn, perfect for little ones to cuddle in and wear. Beginners will discover expert guidance and easy-to-follow instructions, while the seasoned crafter will delight in the beauty of the patterns and the texture of natural and organic fibers and yarns.

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"Crochet Lace Necklace" from Twist and Loop

Share your projects with us! Email us a photo of something you made from a Potter Craft book and we’ll post it in our upcoming gallery. After all, basking in the glory never hurt anyone!

Blackberry Carrying Bag
Crafted by: Steve R.,
Briarcliff Manor, NY

COMING SOON!
Handiwork projects inspired by life on the farm. Visit MaryJane Butters online at www.maryjanesfarm.com

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