Recent health studies point to the health benefits of knitting and crocheting—lowered blood pressure, improved memory and increased peace of mind. So this week we offer you two new free Caron patterns to help you relax and "chase all your cares away."

Our Blue Lagoon Throw in value-priced One Pound yarn is absolutely gorgeous. You'll love the savings and the results. The "Crochet Dude's" Arizona Purse is just the ticket for relaxation...lots of fashion and color impact with just two skeins of Simply Soft® Paints.

The Final Round of voting has begun in our NaturallyBaby Contest!
We are down to just 6 finalists in the Final Round of voting, which begins today and continues through March 12. Cast your vote for who should be the winner of the NaturallyBaby Contest. May the best baby blankets win! Winners will be announced on March 20. Good luck finalists!

stunning hourglass stitch creates a stunning effect in San Antonio, an elongated tunic in versatile merino wool blend Country. Whether you wear it belted or not, under a jacket or alone, this spring transition sweater goes from work to weekend always looking fabulous.
>View the online audio fashion show for San Antonio
>Click here for free instructions for San Antonio

Mary Nolfi is truly a brilliant designer of bags and totes. Today we offer you Grove Isle, Mary's creative take on the messenger bag. It's fully lined on a snap-close hinged frame and features braded straps in a very adapable two-tone palette of easy crochet stitches.
>View the online audio fashion show for Grove Isle
>Click here for free instructions for Grove Isle

Join us in congratulating Jacqueline G of Northport, New York, our latest winner of the "Caron Connections Subscriber Appreciation Sweepstakes"! Find out how you can win here.