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| Name of Yarn | Links to yarn images | Comments |
| Aran Wool | new 100% wool in solid colors | in solids that coordinate with Aran Print and Aran Marl |
| Aran Marl Wool |
new 100% wool in marl twist (Aran Marl balls scanned here) scanned card here |
in 3 different colors twisted together = a marl yarn |
| Aran Print Wool |
new printed 100% wool
(ball images) sample card scan here |
in 3 different types of dyeing: solids, printed & Print-ply versions |
Bamboozleê |
55%
bamboo/24% cotton/ 21% elastic nylon 31 colors! Sample Card here ê= 10 new colors |
You will have fun with this lustrous, soft aran weight yarn |
| BeBop |
sample card |
a glitzy fun yarn to use
alone or as a trim yarn |
| Blippity | sample card | a fun add-along yarn or knit it alone |
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Bunny Hop ê |
microfibers + angora sample card ê= 4 new colors |
for baby, child, or adult |
| Cameo | sample card | 80% merino wool in a soft tubular structure gives light weight knits with great stitch definition |
| Choo-Choo | sample card | a railroad style novelty ribbon yarn |
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Cotton Chenille F6 new colors fall '08 |
Solid color sample card Printed color sample card 6 new Dotty colors shown on printed sample card |
100% cotton chenille Photos of Cotton Chenille |
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March 2008 |
60% wool/40% silk -
balls scanned + sample card |
knits at 4.5 sts/inch |
| Deco-Ribbon |
sample card is here |
striped, rpinted & solid color ribbon |
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Deco-Stardust
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55% soft metallic fiber - 35% nylon Sample Card is HERE |
This is
a high sheen metallic ribbon, yet unusually soft to the touch for 55% metallic fiber |
| Dragonfly |
Dragonfly
yarn photos Sample card here |
eyelash on a large scale - you'll have lots of fun with this one! |
Fizz |
complete Fizz Sample Card |
use alone, doubled or
combined photos of balls of most colors |
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Fizz Stardust |
Our Fizz with 14% added metallic fiber |
a versatile, dressy eyelash yarn |
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Fjord F5 new colors fall '08 |
100% soft wool a smaller version of Iceland in 44 colors: 20 solids/24 prints |
knits at 4.5-5 sts/inch Also will be available undyed in hanks for dyeing. |
| Fling | Scan of Sample Card
HERE |
a nylon paper eyelash with iridescent metallic fiber highlights |
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scan of sample card yarn photos |
a dressy tape ribbon yarn | |
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Iceland F6 new colors fall '08 |
sample card & yarn photos 6 new colors here |
super soft single bulky 100% wool Also available in undyed hanks |
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Kaya
F8 new colors fall '08 |
100% chunky wool - striated dyed sample card HERE |
14 variegated colors |
Kid Merino ê |
Kid Merino Sample Card 34 colors, including prints 240 yds/25 gr ball ê= 4 new colors |
a lace weight blend of kid mohair, merino wool & microfiber nylon - knit single, double or add to other yarns |
| Kiddo |
Sample card 14 solids & 14 prints See 6 new prints - here |
Super soft & cozy microfiber for kids & adults |
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Labrador |
100% wool, thick-think
handspun look |
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| Little Flowers |
scan of sample card + 6 colors added Spring '06 |
little
rayon flowerettes strung on a fine base to knit alone or as a knit-along yarn |
| Maizy ê |
Maizy -
corn fiber sock yarn ê= 5 new colors |
204 yds/50 gr many print & solid colors coming |
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Meringue |
scan of sample card | a frothy wool blend including elastic fiber for memory |
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Merino 5 Fnew colors fall '08 |
Merino 5 in 48 colors! |
superwash, soft Merino wool 5 sts/inch gauge Also coming in hanks for dyeing |
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Merino Frappe |
scan of sample card | brushed, Xtra soft merino
wool in heather colors |
| Merino Stripes |
Photos of open bags Photos of 18 colors on one page |
self-striping in 18 color combinations |
| Mikado Ribbon |
sample card
& Mikado photos |
a cotton/rayon ribbon in prints and solids Also available in undyed hanks |
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scan of sample card |
textured wool blend in multi-colors | |
| Nubbles wool |
sample card is here knit photos here |
a very chunky wool first shipment arrives in early June |
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F4 new colors fall '08 |
55%
bamboo/24% cotton/ 21% elastic nylon Panda Cotton Knit Print Effects Sample Card Here ê= 7 new colors, spring F= 4 new colors. fall |
29
colors: 12 solids + 17 prints a sock weight - also for babies mini-version of Bamboozle Also available in undyed hanks |
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52%
bamboo 43% Machinewash Merino wool 5% combed silk 204 yds/50 gr Sample Card Here ê |
for socks & lace knitting - machine wash gentle, mesh bag recommended Also available in undyed hanks |
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F New Yarn (double knitting weight) |
52%
bamboo 43% Machinewash Merino wool 5% combed silk 120 yds/50 gr F Sample Card Here |
F for
any DK double knitting gauge patterns - machine wash gentle, mesh bag recommended |
Panda
SoyFNew Yarn sock yarn in 21 colors |
F49% Bamboo -
33% Soy - 18% elastic nylon Sample Card Here Knitdowns Here |
FA non-wool
sock yarn with bamboo & soy combined |
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Photos of balls 46% bamboo/ 43%wool/ 11% nylon 23 colors! Panda Wool Sample Card ê= 4 new colors |
a sock
weight - also for lace work & baby projects Also available in undyed hanks |
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PARTY Ribbon F 3 new colors fall '08 |
scan of sample card & swatches here |
high sheen ribbon in 21
colors Also available in undyed hanks |
| POOF | scan of sample card | microfiber, chunky, fleecy nylon |
| Popcorn | sample card |
a distinctive bobble yarn to knit as a carry-along or alone or to add to felted projects for great effect |
| Puffin ê | a poly fleece yarn 3 sts/inch sample card is here ê= 6 new colors |
machine wash and dry great for children's knits |
| scan of sample card | vibrant, neon colors multi-color hair & super soft microfiber base |
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yarn being discontinued Raggedy |
photos of the yarn | a fringe edged wool blend ribbon |
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Rave |
sample card including techno neon colors 18 prints + 9 solids |
an amazing soft & glossy fringed ribbon |
| Sequoia |
sample card 9 marl colors |
soft, lofty, chunky alpaca blend |
| Shag | scan of sample card | wool blend eyelash yarn |
| Shimmer | scan of sample card | a highlighted aran wt yarn |
| Splash |
scan of sample card 36 prints/13 solid colors |
knits quickly, combines well |
| Squiggle | 27 colors in fun accent yarn See sample card here shows 7 new colors and yarn photos here |
a spaced pigtail eyelash yarn |
Summer Net |
sample card here | airy summer net yarn |
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TAOS F 4 new colors fall '08 |
Sample card here & see sample balls scanned |
100% wool in striated colors wonderful colors & it will felt |
| Tingle | scanned samples here and here |
a tweedy long eyelash yarn |
| TRIO |
yarn photo page here scanned sample card here |
an unusual textured tape yarn |
| Waikiki | scan of sample card is here | slubbed cotton/rayon printed
colors coordinate with other CPY yarns |
| Whisper | scan of sample card here | super soft microfiber
eyelash Also available in undyed hanks |
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New Yarn & New Colors for
Spring 2008 marked with a
ê Fnew yarns & colors Fall '08 marked with F |
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We have 8
"Yarns for
Dyeing" |
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Retail shops should contact the Crystal Palace Yarns for
information on wholesale pricing for these yarns.
or write to:
Crystal Palace Yarns, 160 23rd Street, Richmond, CA 94804
phone: 510-237-9988, fax: 510-237-9809
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