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	YARNMARKET.COM NEWS -- ISSUE #108 (December 2012) In This Issue: For the Next Two Weeks Manos Yarns Are On Sale Up to 20% Off | Filatura Di Crosa Brings Fun & Funky to New Scarf Yarn | Another New Scarf Yarn Is Wonderful Enhancement of the FDC Collection | Stacy Charles Introduces First of His New "Diva" Trio Just in Time for Upcoming Holidays | Ready to Plan What Stocking Stuffers You Need to Buy for Every Crafter on Your Gift List? | Some Customer Service Reminders For the Next Two Weeks Manos Yarns Are On Sale Up to 20% Off   Silk Blend Cardi   First off, you have two full weeks of fall savings on all of our sensational Manos yarns you'll want to check out. You can save up to 20% off the manufacturer's suggested retail price with no minimum purchase required. This special offer includes some of the newest yarns from Manos del Uruguay as well as all-time favorites you've come to enjoy over and over again.   Reversible Cowl   So here's how you can save on all of your Manos favorites with our three-tiered sale the next two weeks: 10% Off Fiber Gems -- several of our top-selling perennial faves are on sale at 10% off even if you buy just 1! Both luscious Manos Silk Blend Space-Dyed and ever popular, feltable Manos Wool Clasica Semi-Solid yarn are on sale through Monday, December 10, 2012. 15% Off Sale -- most of our Manos yarn collection is on sale for two weeks at 15% off. Such popular items as extrafine merino Manos Maxima Semi-Solid, alpaca/cotton blend Manos Serena Semi-Solid, versatile Manos Wool Clasica Space-Dyed, ultra-soft Manos Maxima Space-Dyed and DK-weight Manos Silk Blend Semi-Solid are included in this part of our sale. 20% Off Special Items -- Listed at 20% off for the next two weeks are two Manos beauties that we want to give a little boost because one is an off-season fiber blend designed for spring/summer and the other is a limited-edition beauty. So we recommend that you check out lightweight Manos Serena Space-Dyed and lovely Manos Wool Clasica Naturals for spectacular savings. Filatura Di Crosa Brings Fun & Funky to New Scarf Yarn   Pucker Up Scarf   Looking at the brand-new yarns we've added to our collection this week, we've just received another fun new option from Filatura Di Crosa that once again demonstrates how cutting edge these Italian mills can make trendy scarf yarns. For fun, funky accessories and trims, take a peek at Kiss Kiss yarn from Filatura. Innovatively styled in Italy from 65% acrylic, 20% wool & 15% polyester, "Kiss Kiss" will give you fast results with all the scarves, shawls and more you'll love to knit & crochet. Constructed as a narrow ladder yarn, "Kiss Kiss" has incredible texture and softness with its curving mini-boucle tendrils suspended from the base strand. And we love how squishy and velvety the tendrils feel up against our skin. And, of course, we can rely on the talented team of Filatura designers to demonstrate for us how beautifully "Kiss Kiss" looks when knitted up. Just take a peek at the fabulous Pucker Up Scarf, and you'll see what we mean. Sensationally crafted from just one hank of "Kiss Kiss," this fun piece of neckwear will be a standout when teamed with your favorite jacket, coat or cardigan. Another New Scarf Yarn Is Wonderful Enhancement of the FDC Collection   Dancing Queen Scarf   All fall we've been adding terrific new yarn gems to our Fab Scarf Yarns department, and this coming month is no exception. We're particularly excited that for this issue of the newsletter, we have a second new scarf yarn to introduce from Filatura Di Crosa. As part of the scarf yarn craze lately, the aficionados at Italian powerhouse Filatura Di Crosa have created fun Rumba yarn. Designed as a railroad ladder yarn with varying sizes of loops, boucle "Rumba" gives you plenty of texture, pizzazz & color no matter what you're knitting or crocheting. It's ideal for clever scarves & shawls, so give your imagination free rein and use "Rumba" as trim on your favorite casual jacket or top too. When you want to see just how sensationally "Rumba" works up, discover the beauty of what you can create with just one hank in the Dancing Queen Scarf. This quick & easy project even starts with a free pattern you can download and print yourself. Whether you're dancing in this beauty or just shopping at the mall, you'll definitely stand out in a crowd and be reeling in the compliments we guarantee! Stacy Charles Introduces the First of His New "Diva" Trio Just in Time for the Holidays   Elodie Mesh Pullover   Yarn aficionado Stacy Charles is known throughout the industry for his sense of style and for having his finger on the pulse of the latest trends and upcoming fashions worldwide. So when Stacy decided to enhance his S. Charles Yarn Collezione by adding a special new diva-inspired trio, we knew that he was developing something truly extraordinary.   Celine Necklace   The opening release of the trio is Celine yarn, and it is truly exquisite. "Celine" gives knitters and crocheters a shimmering, sparkling blend of 60% rayon & 40% supple Sinflex polyester metallic. The end result is an Italian wonder that you can use single stranded as a fingering-weight option or double-stranded as a DK blend. Either way we know you'll love the drape, elegance and sophistication of "Celine" in tops, scarves, shawls and other types of dressy outfits and eveningwear. Now you may already have a collection of your favorite lightweight patterns for accessories, tops and more. But we highly recommend that you check what Stacy Charles has developed as special creations designed exclusively for the drape and sparkle of "Celine." His divine Soiree Fall/Winter 2012 pattern booklet is filled with exquisite yet wearable styles to provide ample inspiration for your next project. We know you'll want to browse through all of the designs, but our "Celine" favorites include the simply stunning Celine & Luna Elodie Mesh Pullover with its flattering open weave styling, the feminine Brigitte Top sized from Small to 3X plus the whimsical Alice Ruffled Wristlets. And from jewelry designer Andi Javori comes a free pattern that knits up into the simply stunning Celine Suzette Tubular Necklace that our fingers are itching to try! Ready to Plan What Stocking Stuffers You Need to Buy for Every Crafter on Your Gift List?   Art of Knitting 4 Kids DVD   Well, it's getting close enough to the major holidays of the season that this morning we relaunched two of our special seasonal departments to help with your gift giving and to make your shopping easier and more convenient.   Peppermint Tape Measure   First off, until the end of the season you can shop in our seasonal Stocking Stuffers Books & Patterns area for gift ideas. Filled with all types of books, pamphlets, DVDs and CDs, this area is bound to give you inspiration about the perfect match for that special crafter in your life. For example, there are numerous DVDs featured and some of them are even age specific such as The Art of Knitting 4 Kids DVD through which you can share your passion with the younger generation. We also love the Vogue On the Go book series because they're jam packed with great info and projects plus they're just the right size to tuck into a bag -- or into a stocking! Consider Vogue Beginner Basics, Vogue Crocheted Hats and Vogue Felting for the right friend or relative on your list. And for the sock lovers in your life, there's no better stocking stuffer than the 50 Socks - 50 States CD from Crystal Palace Yarns. Then when you're craving tools & accessories that are the right size to tuck away, take a look at the collection we are featuring in our Stocking Stuffers Tools & Accessories department. From the whimsy of the seasonally appropriate Peppermint Candy Tape Measure to the clever Sheep Notions Bag available in two sizes and from the beauty of the Nicky Epstein Clasp Collection to the practicality of the Fix-A-Stitch Repair Tool, we have a wide variety of options for all of your crafty friends and relatives. Some Customer Service Reminders Just as a quick reminder, we the staff of Yarnmarket.com pride ourselves on our customer service. Each order is packed with pride by Lisa, Janice, Amy or Tina -- and we're happy to say that although we have the occasional glitch, we have an over 99% accuracy rate. If something does go wrong, we'll do everything we can to make it right for you . . . right away! Just send us an e-mail at orders@yarnmarket.com or call us at 1-888-996-9276, and we'll take care of the problem. Our customer service hours by phone are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Well, now that Thanksgiving is behind us, the seasonal rush is about to begin with our attempts to get everything done in time for the holidays. But no matter what you're doing, where you're going or who you're with, remember we're here to help you plan your next project, find a yarn sub for your favorite pattern and be sure to choose just the right outfit, holiday decoration and gift for your favorite someone. There's nothing worse than not having the right project with you when you take a long flight or car trip home for the holidays, is there? So let us know how we can help you choose the perfect project and get it shipped to you before you leave! Thanks for reading and as always, Happy Knitting & Crocheting!   Your Yarnmarket Knitting Store Staff   Be sure to keep up with the latest Yarnmarket & Yarndex news as it's happening! Contests, promotions, new yarns and behind-the-scenes fun can be found on: Yarnmarket.com and Yarndex.com are subsidiaries of Yarnmarket, LLC. 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