The past week has been a busy one here at the Austin branch of Caron (aka my home). My daughter Clover & I were part of a Simply Soft® photo shoot, I put together a bunch of How-To videos for an upcoming web article, and did some behind-the-scenes knitting. Today, I'm typing to you from Southern California where I'm squeezing in a couple of family visit days while bragging about how quickly (and dare I say, awesomely) so many of you have crocheted the Urban Jungle beanie. If you get a moment, check out my FO round-up post on the Caron blog of pictures from our Flickr group and Ravelry!

Until next time...

Stitch.Rock.Love,

Designed in bamboo-blend- Spa by Melissa Matthay, the Corinthia Baby Vest is such a perfect year-round piece.  It knits up quickly for baby to wear now, yet it’s perfect worn over a long-sleeved top for those cooler fall days. A simple chevron eyelet stitch is used for knitting this top in one piece up to the armhole, then changed to stockinette for the yoke. The easy eyelet 8-row eyelet pattern is a great choice for Spa.  With all the toddler-perfect colors to choose from, you’ll want to make lots of Corinthia vests.
>> Get the Corinthia Baby Vest instructions here.

The little fashionista in your life will be swept away by the cascade of crocheted ruffles in our Rows 'o Ruffles Dress, designed by Treva McCain. Try this colorway of sorbet color fun in Simply Soft ®and Simply Soft® Brights, or check out an alternate version in shades of pinks and purples. Either way, your little diva will remember this dress forever!
>> Get the Rows o' Ruffles Dress instructions here.

Arrghhh! Wrap your little pirate in color and comfort with this amazing Pirate Throw from Kim Rutledge. Stitched in super-value One Pound yarn, this exceptional design—complete with appliqued bandanas and eyepatches—will keep you busy and entertained. And the snuggly results will mean that your favorite little pirate will never have to say "Shiver me timbers" again!

>> Get the Pirate Throw instructions here.

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Hop over to the Caron Blog to take a peek at Cari's photos from the recent Chain Link gathering. Some wonderful images!