Dear Fiber Fanatics of All Kinds:

Spring has sprung in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont! Actually, we must endure “Mud Season” first, a challenging time of year when our roads become quagmires and every trip to the grocery store can be an adventure. It is not uncommon to see farm tractors pulling the neighbor’s car down the road. The roads themselves have a mind and personality of their own, randomly throwing each car in a different direction as the ruts become deeper with each passing vehicle. Soon all will be green and we will rejoice again in living in this beautiful corner of the world!

It’s been a busy winter at Handpaint Heaven and Cherry Tree Hill Yarn and we have a lot of new developments to share with you.

Supersock Design Contest

The 2007 design contest is underway, but there is still plenty of time to join! The contest features all three kinds of Supersock: Solids, Potlucks and colorways. Supersock DK is not included, unfortunately.  Cherry Tree Hill is looking for large, multidirectional garments knit from any kind of Supersock - in fact, they would love to see solids mixed with colorways and/or potlucks mixed together. They especially want to see large capes, coats, jackets, tunic tops and dresses, but are open to other garments.  Send entries to:

Supersock Design contest
Handpaint Heaven
155 Main Street
Barton, VT  05822

First prize is $1,000.00 plus they will replace the yarn used! Second, third and fourth place cash prizes will also be awarded, based on originality and creativity. Please use at least 6 hanks of Supersock. We need the completed garment by June 1st and if your garment is one of the 10 finalists, we would like to see the pattern by June 10th.

New Colorway

Misty Moor is inspired by the moors of Scotland where our UK distributor Gill Alexander honeymooned. The colors of morning mists settling over the moors evoke a timeless sense of romance. We hope you enjoy this pleasurable blend of moss and mist, in shadows of blues and purples. Now available in all yarns! Shown left to right in: North Country Cotton, Mohair Thick N Thin, Baby Sachet, Jumbo Loop, Sachet, Alpine Baby and Supersock.
 

New Yarn

Supersock DK: It’s finally here! Supersock DK is a new DK weight 100% Superwash merino Supersock yarn and replaces both the Superwash DK and the Super Glitz. It comes in 4oz/340 yd hanks for $22.00. It is available in all colorways and is featured in Cheryl Potter’s newest book, Special Little Knits from Just One Skein. In addition, we have 3 new sock patterns that use only one hank of this yarn; Cabled DK Sock, Lace DK Sock, and Simple Supersock DK. If you have a sock pattern for Cherry Tree Hill to consider, send it to us! Shown at right in Indian Summer.

Cheryl Potter’s Books

New! Special Little Knits from Just One Skein contains 27 garments ranging from lace weight to bulky weight projects that can be knit from just one hank of yarn. You will also find tips on estimating yardage, clarifying yarn weight and how to salvage projects that run short of yarn. Order today and get a signed copy!

Lavish Lace is currently in its third printing and we have all of the yarn packs available. The books are $24.95. The Lavish Lace Gift Basket includes the yarn packs for one each of all garments as shown, plus a copy of the book, and is just $595.00. It makes a great gift!

Ribbon Style came out last summer and includes 25 projects, ranging from scarves and shawls to tanks, tees, ponchos and purses. The book also includes dozens of tips for successfully working with ribbon - from winding it into a ball to controlling it as you knit. Be a part of this fashion craze!

Rainbow Knits has been discontinued . We have a few copies left and can offer them to you for just $12.50, a 60% savings! Most yarn packs are still available and all make the largest size for each project.

New Patterns $5.00

Autumn Grace Stole: The first place winner of the Sugar Maple Design contest, this stole is knit from just one hank of Cascade Lace.

Cable Dk Sock: Knit from just one hank of Supersock DK. Shown at right in Misty Moor.

Carnival Glass Shawl: The second place winner of our Sugar Maple Design contest, this shimmering triangular shawl is knit from two hanks of Suri Lace Alpaca.

Flamewalker Socks: The third place winner of the Sugar Maple Design Contest, these socks are knit from just one hank of Supersock. Shown at right in Sugar Maple.

Furrows Scarf and Shawl: This pattern contains two patterns in one. You get directions for the scarf knit from one hank of Silky Kidd and the shawl knit from two hanks of Silky Kidd.

Kidd You Not: A short shaped wrap knit from just one hank of Silky Kidd.

Lace Dk Sock: Knit from just one hank of Supersock DK. Show at right in Spring Frost.

Silky Kidd Stole: This easy lacy stole is knit from just one hank of Silky Kidd. Shown at left in the colorway Peacock.

Simple Supersock DK: An easy sock knit from just one hank of Supersock DK.

Sugah Set: The fourth place winner of our Sugar Maple Design Contest, this shaped cape and matching felted cloche can be knit from just one hank of Oceania.

Super Side to Side: Use up your leftover Supersock Scraps with this colorful easy knit shawl.

Swing Coat: Knit from just one hank of Oceania, this lightweight coat can be worn open or closed.

Vandyke Tam and Scarf Set: Knit from one hank of Supersock Solids paired with one hank of Supersock. Shown at right in potluck Brights and Cherry.

New Universal Patterns

We have added 24 new universal patterns ranging from lace weight to bulky. We will be adding another 25 or so as soon as possible.  They are pictured on our website. Here are examples:

Diamond Lace Wrap: Knit with about 100 grams of lace weight yarn. Shown at left.

Garden Hats: Knit with bulky weight cotton. Great for summer. Shown at right.

Grab Bag Vest: Knit with odd skeins of worsted weight yarn totaling 16 oz. Shown at right below.

Lacy Ladder Scarves: Scarves knit from ladder ribbon.

Mock Cable Tam: Knit from fingering weight yarn.

Northern Lights Rug: Knit from Bulky weight yarn.

Striped Side to Side: A side to side sweater knit from worsted weight yarn.

Transparent Wrap: A reversible wrap knit from lace weight yarn.

Velvet Ponchette: A shaped capelet knit from DK weight yarn. Shown at left.

 

We hope you have all had a productive winter and that you are ready for some fun spring projects. As always, Liz and Karen are just a phone call or email away to help guide you to the perfect yarn for your project. Give us a call anytime to check on Cherry Tree Hill Mill Ends - they are a great deal and our inventory is always changing.

Call Toll Free
1 866 768-6643

Happy Knitting and may spring bring you new inspiration!!

Liz, Bob and Karen