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OK, I think i am IN LOVE with this new yarn  and colorway from Lion Brand and LeisureArts.com. Don’t fprget that my readers can Save 15% off entire order at LeisureArts.com. Use promo code ART15..

Shawl in a Ball – Prism – $9.99
from: Leisure Arts, Inc.

From romantic to classic, frilly to functional, handmade shawls are all the rage in the yarn world. Shawl in a Ball® is the perfect yarn created specifically for beginner shawl makers and experts alike. Beginners can create show-stopping accessories using the simplest knit or crochet stitches. The self-striping brushed acrylic, run with a 100% cotton slub, has the look and feel of silk mohair. There is a color-way for every personality: you will want to collect all eight! And the best thing is one ball makes your entire project.

• Weight: 4 Medium
• Crochet Gauge (4″ x 4″): 12 sc x 16 r on J-10 (6mm)
• Knit Gauge (4″ x 4″): 17 sts x 25 r on #8 (5mm)
• Length (yd): 518
• Length (m): 473
• Weight (oz): 5.3
• Weight (g): 150
• Fiber: Acrylic, Cotton
• Fiber Detail: 61% Cotton, 34% Acrylic, 5% Other
• Care: Hand Wash, Lay Flat to Dry
• Care Detail: Items made from this yarn may be laundered through the use of hottest available water, detergent or soap, agitation, and a machine designed for this purpose. Lay out horizontally for drying.

 

Graphic Pattern Afghans
from: Leisure Arts, Inc.

Bedtime Blankies – $8.99
from: Leisure Arts, Inc.

Bedtime Blankies – The Best of Mary Maxim® presents adorable crocheted baby blankets that are guaranteed to be a hit at any baby shower. Produced for Leisure Arts, the book features three designs for Intermediate skill level, to crochet using medium weight yarn and following a symbol chart to create images with color changes.Designs include Rocking Ponies Blanket (with rockinghorse images and popcorn stitch heart outlines), Night Owls Blanket (with three owls perched on a tree limb with the moon in the background), and Peek-a-Boo Blanket (with six animal faces peeking over the top of colorful blocks; animals include a pig, rabbit, dog, bear, cow, and horse).

 

Emoji Crochet
from: Leisure Arts, Inc.

Social media emoticons are everywhere, so why not include them in crochet! Choose from 18 blocks of favorite emoji, or use the Design-a-Face features to create custom appliques. The corner-to-corner blocks are fun for making a scarf or blanket. Other projects include a beanie, a slouchy hat, a tissue box cover with a different face on each side, and an organizer (for crochet tools or office supplies) that fits over a boutique tissue box. Charts are given for Smiley Face, Blush Smile, Smiling Eyes, Frown, Tears of Joy, Awkward, Shocked, Big Smile, Zipped Lips, Angry, Love, Joe Cool, Innocence, Funny, Eye Roll, Happy Grin, Wink, and Blowing a Kiss. Projects use medium or light weight yarns and Easy to Easy-Plus skill levels.

 

Amigurumi Animal Scarves – $9.99
from: Leisure Arts, Inc.

Crocheted animal scarves make it fun for kids to take their play pal everywhere they go. Amigurumi Animal Scarves from Leisure Arts presents seven cute and cozy wraps that offer two kinds of comfort — warmth and companionship. Featuring medium and bulky weight yarns, designs by Ida Herter include Molly the Bunny, Max the Monkey, Lizzy the Lamb, Leo the Lion, Tim the Teddy Bear, Monte the Puppy, and Thomas the Giraffe. Each scarf is about 6 inches wide by 40 inches long, excluding featured embellishments such as ears, tails, and feet. Three of the scarves include pockets. Skill levels are Easy to Easy-Plus.

50 Cross Stitch Quickies Flowers & Fun
Fifty Cross Stitch Quickies – Flowers and Fun from Leisure Arts presents 50 miniature designs chosen from popular kits originally published by Bucilla Needlecrafts, a division of Plaid Enterprises. With stitch counts of approximately 35 x 35 or less each, the designs include a wide assortment of flower designs plus fun seasonal images such as flip-flops, ice-cream cones, and other favorites.

Design groups include Garden Flowers; Kitschy Kitchen; Floral Love; Eat, Drink, Play!; and Frivolous and Fun. The designs can be finished in tiny frames or attached to clothing, linens, or other accessories for perfect decorative accessories and gifts.