This week, I was sitting in an Austin pizza joint with family and friends when I looked over and spotted a woman wearing an Urban Planner beanie. You know how big of a fan I am of spying knitwear (live and on screen) but, a "knit spotting" of my own design—well, that's a lovely way to start a new year! Not to get all cheese-ball gooshy on you, but I feel so proud and honored when stitchers put time, love and hard work into making something from one of my patterns. Thank you so much to those of you who shared FO pictures in 2010 with me on FaceBook, Twitter and Flickr. I hope you'll continue to do so in 2011--not just with my designs, but all of Caron's projects-- by adding photos to our Cuckoo for Caron Flickr pool.

Happy New Year,

Happy New Year Sale extended to January 9, 2011!!!

Buy.Caron.com is getting ready for the New Year with Spectacular Savings. Until Jan 9m, at Buy.Caron.com all items are 25% off plus free shipping on orders fifty dollars and over. And don’t forget that Buy.Caron.com is also much more than your on-line store for Caron Yarn and all your knitting needs. We offer free patterns that are updated weekly, plus we have all the links you need to stay up to date with all things crafty. Be sure to stop by Buy.Caron.com daily to see what’s new with Caron yarn with our links to Twitter, Facebook, Bravely, and more!

IQuitos Cable Sweater
Ann E. Smith offers what may be your first cardigan of the new year with her IQuitos Cable Sweater. Knit in a warm neutral tone of Country, this one-button beauty features elegant lace and cablework on the front plackets and sleeve cuffs. And because it's knit in Country, those cables are going to look absolutely gorgeous!
>> IQuitos Cable Sweater instructions

Winter Posies Lap Robe
Sometimes what you really need to keep warm is a cuddly lap robe that covers, well, your lap. Paired with a good book and cup of tea, Andrea Graciarena's Winter Posies Lap Robe is in 2 colors of choosy Simply Soft. The two-color design and scalloped edging complement the crocheted posy design beautifully.

>> Winter Posies Lap Robe instructions

Soft Squares Baby Blanket
Have you put learning Tunisian crochet on your list of New Year's resolutions? If so, than Darla Fanton has just the right project for you—her Soft Squares Baby Blanket. Worked in squares and then hooked together, the effect is warm, soft, cozy and absolutely adorable. And the Tunisian crochet ensures that even with enthusiastic cuddling over the years, this baby blanket will last a lifetime.
>> Soft Squares Baby Blanket instructions