Knitwear styling | July 12, 2023
A Kit with Star Power! 
BY SHELLEY BRANDER
Six years ago, we started a little Club that’s become so much more than yarn…
It’s literally a whole world of of support for your personal yarn journey – wherever you might be on the path. 
Daily connection and 24/7/365 encouragement from fiber friends around the world…
Concierge support from your favorite local-turned-global yarn store…
And now, it’s about keeping the fun of Knit Stars going all year long, so you finish more projects you love 
And it’s all just $19/month.
Plus, one of the super-special perks of being a LoopsClub member is the Star-curated kits!
Our Blue Bag Kits are an extra-special treat…the kind of projects that jump straight to the head of your queue and onto your needles or hook. And only current Club members can get them. 
Our next kit ships in mid-March and is a collaboration with Knit Star dyer Hedgehog Fibres and rising star Louis Boria, aka Brooklyn Boy Knits.
If you opt for them, the kits ship four times a year right to your mailbox and include:
Exclusive luxury yarns dyed just for us
A knit pattern and a crochet pattern created just for the yarn – you choose which to make!
A special tool or other extra surprise
A collectible enamel pin
All for just $59.99 per surprise kit plus shipping!
And just look at all the Knit Stars who will be designing and dyeing LoopsClub kits for 2021… 
We could not be more excited 
Kits are limited but we can’t wait for you to join us!
To join LoopsClub before it closes tonight at midnight, click here.
Leila Raven is generously offering a free pattern from her Community Appreciation Bundle this week. In support of her work as a designer, we’ve put all of our Quince + Co. yarns on sale at 30% off while they last. Here are some of our favorites, using yarns we have in stock…
Knit in Quince Kestrel, an aran weight linen, Leila’s “Deschain” knits up quick and flatters every shape. With size inclusive patterning, you’ll need 7 to 17 skeins, depending on your fit. This boxy pullover has *fantastic* lace details that are just. so. elegant.
And her “Bayou” shawl makes a timeless linen layer with eight skeins of Kestrel.
For a lightweight pullover with unique construction, try Leila’s “Bolan” with Quince Sparrow, a 100% linen fingering weight. Sideways construction and impeccable sleeve details make this top so special. Find your size and knit it with 5-14 skeins of Sparrow.
Leila’s “Loire” is a another lovely linen piece with unforgettable lace. This cardigan is a masterpiece of lace and movement. Use 11-19 skeins of Quince Sparrow.
Her obvious signature is sweet detailing – even in this simple blanket for a new itty-bitty in your life. The “Sully” baby blanket is snuggly-soft with Amano Sami, a Pima cotton full of sheen and softness. Knit Leila Raven’s “Sully” with 3 skeins of Amano Sami in color 1801, and 2 skeins each of colors 1800, 1802, and 1808.
Or make your own stripey color combo!
On Ravelry, enter code MAHALONUI for a free Leila Raven pattern.
Browse 30% off Quince & Co. yarns here.
Explore the soft Amano Sami here!
If you’ve been enjoying Move the Needle and you’d like to have the ebook version, TOO… here’s a a great chance to snap it up at an extra-special price…
Starting today, Sunday, Feb. 21, through Saturday, Feb. 27, the publisher has made the ebook available for a special discounted price of $1.99!
Find it wherever you get your ebooks, including Amazon/Audible. 
Who says you can’t knit and read! 
Eating seasonal produce is a great way to save money and respect the natural agriculture and farming of a region.
So with that in mind, it’s your duty to try this Pear & Chocolate crumble from House and Garden – do the calories count if the pears are seasonal? 
Enjoy this warm and simple dessert on a cold February day…
Ingredients:
5-6 ripe pears
1/2 Cup unrefined light brown sugar
1/2 Cup dark chocolate chips
3/4 Cup plain flour
3/2 Cup unrefined granulated sugar
1 Stick cold butter, diced
Directions:
1. Peel, core and chop the pears. Combine with the light brown sugar and half the dark chocolate chips. Divide the mixture between six ovenproof ramekins or cups, or spread into a 9×9 pan instead.
2. For the topping, place the plain flour, granulated sugar and diced butter in a food processor. Pulse until just combined and the mixture starts to clump together. (You can also do this by rubbing the mixture together with your fingertips to mix the butter through the flour and sugar.) Stir in the remaining chocolate chips. Divide the topping between the ramekins and press down lightly. You can make the crumble ahead to this stage.
3. Heat the oven to 350. Transfer the ramekins to a baking tray and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden and bubbling. Serve with ice cream!
