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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Casablanca--NEW YARN and a CONTEST!



Cascade Yarns Casablanca

Casablanca is a lovely single ply, worsted blend of wool, silk and mohair. It is softly spun and gently transitions from color to color creating a lovely striped fabric.  It has a slight halo from the mohair and the silk gives it a tweedy appearance. Casablanca comes in a range of stunning self-striping color combinations, from rainbow to denims to neutrals.

The debut of Casablanca includes fifteen colorways, and they're all beautiful.  Long repeats make this an interesting yarn choice for all sorts of projects. I love the one skein Urban Lace Infinity Scarf, and it would be wonderful for entrelac.  Cascade has free knit and crochet patterns for this yarn including the Barred Scallop Cowl shown above in 'Reds.'


Wool | Silk | Mohair
Yardage: 100 gr / 220 yds
Gauge: 18 sts= 4" / US 8
Wash: Hand Wash Cool
Lay Flat to Dry


Intrigued? So are we! What would you make with two skeins of Casablanca?  POST YOUR ANSWER HERE with a comment and the name of a  pattern you'd choose for a CHANCE TO WIN two skeins of Casablanca yarn!  We'll randomly choose a winner from all the entries on October 12th, which coincidentally is   I LOVE YARN DAY!  


LET'S KNIT!



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39 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    I would make the Barred Scallop Cowl. It would look great in Galah Cockatoo!

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  2. WendySeptember 27, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    We need a way to know who you are! Leave us a name or message your email to us so if you win we can contact you! lancasteryarnshop@gmail.com

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    I love the Barred Scallop Cowl.
    Vicki

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  4. ericaSeptember 27, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    I'd make the barred scallop cowl.

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  5. DonnaSeptember 27, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    There is a Blackberry Brulee Scarf on Ravelry that I've been pondering, think this yarn would be lovely.
    Donna
    donnieshopr@gmail.com

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Since all my recent projects have been for others, I would love to make myself a nice cowl to keep me warm this winter. I do think the Barred Scallop Cowl would be a lovely, fun knit!
    Sally Rotondo - sweetsal26ataoldotcom

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  7. LisaSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:42 AM

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    With 2 free skeins, I would then buy 2 more skeins and make a shrug. Nothing like a shrug to give yourself a hug. Thanks Beth bcsterling@comcast.net

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  9. czsknitsSeptember 27, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    I think it would make a colorful shrug for my granddaughter, possibly the mayflower jacket. czsknits on ravelry

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  10. Tammy KSeptember 27, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    I am in love with this yarn! It looks great but feels even better!!

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  11. DixieSeptember 27, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    A series of toddlers hats!

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  12. Claire LarsonSeptember 28, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    I'd make the Ava Elongated Free Scarf Pattern (tip credit: Janet Allen)
    http://www.jerinknits.com/avaelongated-free-scarf-pattern

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  13. stashmuffinSeptember 28, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Hmmm... probably a wide, lacy scarf!

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  14. BeckySeptember 28, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    I would knit up some cowls for myself-i am not a big fan of the cold weather. brrr i am getting cold just thinking about it! And you know what would be nice to have while knitting the cowl up-a nice rich cup of hot chocolate!
    My name is Becky and email: beckystar2000@yahoo.com

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    1. BeckySeptember 28, 2012 at 1:17 PM

      oh yeah the name and pattern of the cowl is here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/5th-avenue-infinity-scarf

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  15. Xpressive HandzSeptember 28, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    I love "too much fun scarf and hat"
    Joyce

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  16. Karen ESeptember 28, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    I like the Urban Lace Infinity Scarf. Just wondering, do you need an email address?

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  17. UnknownSeptember 28, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Mohair Bias Loop, a pattern by Churchmouse Yarns. Gorgeous!

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  18. LauraDSeptember 28, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    I would either make the Urban Lace Infinity scarf or buy more and make a shrug for one of many granddaughters

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  19. UnknownSeptember 29, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    I would either make a Wingspan shawl like the one on Ravelry (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wingspan-2) or a hat/scarf combination in Poppy Field color.

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  20. Carlen LanserSeptember 30, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    I would probably make a Knitting Pure & Simple poncho for my granddaughters with this lovely yarn.

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  21. jnzOctober 1, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    I would make a cowl for myself. I'm not sure of the pattern yet but definitely something for just me. I always make things for others. And it is getting colder and it would be nice to make something to keep me warm.

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  22. Diane {Palmyra, PA Photographer}October 2, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Think I'd do an infinity scarf similar to the Gaptastic Cowl, with a matching hat for my best-sister-friend's mom, who was just diagnosed with breast cancer. REALLY lovely yarn!

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  23. Fran AlbertOctober 2, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    The Urban Lace Infinity Scarf is calling my name! Most of my knitting has been with craft store yarn and simple patterns. This would definitely be stepping out of my comfort zone to the next level of knitting.

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  24. LisaOctober 2, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    This yarn looks so yummy! I think I would make a wingspan with it :)

    http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wingspan-2

    lisa.dise AT gmail.com

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  25. DorisMOctober 2, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    That would make a nice Clapotis.

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  26. UnknownOctober 2, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    That is amazing looking yarn! It just looks like it would such a pleasure to work with. My daughters and I were in your shop in August during our all too brief vacation in Lancaster and the yarn that we purchased that day is wonderful. One scarf made for my youngest daughter and have to start the scarf for my oldest daughter. They each picked out their favorite yarns that day.

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  27. MargieOctober 2, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I think I would do a wingspan, or maybe a cowl. :)

    Margie

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  28. Waldeck Dry GoodsOctober 2, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    I would make some type of cowl... maybe the one you have pictured here, or the mohair bias loop.

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  29. QuietspiritOctober 2, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    I would try the Setze cowl by Jared flood or the Barred Scallop Cowl.

    Roz

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  30. angieOctober 2, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    well, the colors of this yarn are so beautiful!!! i would like to make a sharf or a shawl. and a blanket also like the liz. blanket or any kind of blanket. would love to see all those beautiful colors in one blanket. so 2 yarns would be great but i would have to get some more later on down the road. thanks so much for offering this to us. so nice of you.
    angie emtscubagirl21@hotmail.com

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  31. AnonymousOctober 11, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    I'd make a lovely cabled scarf! ravelry: whitelaw

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  32. AnonymousOctober 11, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    I would LOVE to knit the Infinity Trinity Cowl and Mitts. Just what I need for the snowy winter ahead! ckofin@aol.com

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  33. AnonymousOctober 11, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Anything made with this yarn would be beautiful especially the fall colour ;-)

    Janet Allen

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  34. AnonymousOctober 11, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    I'm looking at the Summer Flies pattern! Jane M

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  35. AnonymousOctober 11, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    I'd make a shawl! Joyce

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  36. LoomladyOctober 11, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    I'd probably make a snuggly cowl that a friend showed me how to make. It's so simple so perfect to showcase a lovely yarn!

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  37. UnknownOctober 12, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    I would make Barred Scallop Cowl -W435 with this yarn. It would be amazing!

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  38. AnonymousOctober 12, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    WE HAVE A WINNER!
    Congratulations, czsknits!
    We'll be in touch!


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