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Sometimes you need a little sparkle. Other times, you need a lot. Lucky for us, Tilli Tomas has just released a dazzling new yarn that will illuminate even the dullest winter day.

Introducing Symphony, a lace weight mohair-blend yarn that shimmers with not only silver-lined beads but metallic threads, as well. A combination of fine kid mohair and lustrous silk fibers makes the yarn absorb dye like a sponge, giving each skein gem-like luminosity.

The addition of glass beads to the mix only reinforces the impression that Symphony would not be out of place in a jewelry store. Wound in generous 100g skeins, with over 345 yards of glimmering beauty per hank, this illustrious new line is ideal for breath-taking one skein projects.

Glitzy enough for even the most vivacious princess, this rich new yarn will add some flair to your day without breaking the bank.

	Lace & Cables Scarf Knit with a single skein of Symphony, this fluttery scarf is a sweet addition to any wardrobe. Featuring a reversible lace-and-cable stitch pattern, this design makes a great gift - or personal indulgence!
Symphony V Mobius A new take on the mind-bending Mobius, this clever wrap is constructed a little differently. The resulting 'V' shape gives it a striking silhouette without compromising on practicality. Knit with just one skein of Symphony, it's a quick knit you'll reach for again and again.

Not every knitter is of the purse or tote-carrying variety. Unfortunately, this demographic has been ignored by the companies that fabricate knitting bags... until now.

Just for those practical knitters out there, Namaste expanded their collection of include a new line of Messenger Bags and Hip Holsters.

Designed to portable, practical, and durable, these heavy-duty and hard-wearing cases are proof that knitters carry more than just yarn. Each sturdy nylon canvas bag is water-resistant and fully lined. The cool and classic Messenger Bag goes the extra distance by including a padded laptop pocket (check your ravelry account on the go!), innumerable pockets, and an expandable depth to accomodate those large knitting projects.

Ideal for the active knitter, these impervious new accessories will withstand the elements and hard wear - while keep your knitting safe at the same time! Available for a limited time in two gender-neutral colors, we expect that they will be favorites for years to come.

It's a staff and customer favorite - and for good reason! The Fibre Company's luscious Road to China Worsted is a lesson in hedonism. A decadent blend of baby alpaca, cashmere, silk, and camel down, this opulent yarn is the exact reason why the Silk Road was established centuries ago.

Already irresistable, The Fibre Co. has decided to tempt us further with four new jewel-like colors. Now available in cool blues and verdant greens, we're sorry to say that Road to China Worsted is even more captivating than before. If you, like so many of us, number among the fans of this delicious (and surprisingly affordable!) treat, be sure to check out these luscious new colors, before they embark on a trip of their own!

Designer Pam Powers is an accessorizing genius. Her best-selling Ruffled & Ruched and Challah Infinity scarves have been made by knitters the world over. The latest addition to her collection of quick, chic knits are seven new Fall patterns that we predict will be just as popular.

If you had told us that you wanted to make a "welly warmer" a month ago, we might have looked at you askance. But now with the release of Pam's fun and funky rubber boot liners (i.e. "welly warmers"), we've been converted. A collection of coordinating ascots completes the English gentry look, all while keeping one warm and dry in style.

We couldn't resist stocking all seven of her new patterns, especially with Fall and Winter approaching. If you're looking forward to a wet, cold Winter (like us), you might want to cast on one of these snappy accessories now - and be prepared when the temperature drops and the rain falls!

Mini Welly Warmers What child doesn't enjoy stomping in puddles and playing in the rain? Unfortunately for parents everywhere, this affection for getting wet is a nightmare during flu season. Well, no longer! Mother, knitter, and designer Pam Powers has written a pattern for four different children's "welly warmers", ensuring that children of knitters will have warm and dry feet this winter.
	Quilted Lattice Ascot Why fuss with the long and flapping ends of a scarf, when you can ward of chills with poise? This handsome ascot is ideal for adding a little elegance to your ensemble - sans knots or copious wraps! The pattern even includes instructions for adding discreet (and invisible) snaps, making this neck warmer even more attractive in its simplicity.

With so many patterns to choose from, we couldn't feature them all. See each and every new pattern in the Art Fiber Design section of our website.

Turning food into yarn seems to be the new Big Thing among yarn companies. After accepting soy, corn, milk, and sugar as yarn, Habu Textiles has expanded the knitter's plate to include Fiddlehead Fern.

That's right, the crisp and juicy addition to salads has been converted into a lace yarn for your knitting pleasure. A central 100% silk core catches little tufts of fiber taken from the head of a Fiddlehead Fern, creating a nubby single-ply yarn.

Harvested once a year in Japan, each Fiddlehead Fern produces less than a handful of fiber, making this curious yarn something of a rarity. Available only in the natural cream and brown, Fiddlehead Cotton Silk (AK-20-1) is available in extremely limited quantities. Ideal for combining with other yarns, each cone comes with 700 yards of cobweb weight yarn to mix and match.

A quirky addition to the Habu Textiles family, this cottony yarn is something Habu enthusiasts should definitely try at least once.

We hear the question all the time and, in all honesty, don't always have an answer - what do those symbols on yarn labels stand for? While we know that they are washing and care instructions, some of them are so esoteric (especially on imported yarns), that we frequently have to Google them.

After some research, we've discovered a very handy website, Label Talk, a comprehensive source for both textile and apparel consumers and developers. They even offer several pdf downloads, including a Laundry Guide to Common Care Symbols as well as a much more extensive Guide to Common Home Laundering & Drycleaning Symbols that specifies water temperature and drying instructions.

If you've ever spent any amount of time staring at a ball band in utter confusion, you might want to check out this fantastic resource. We're certainly glad we did!