Dear Industry Partner,

It's FALL … the time when the knitting season begins to heat up! In salute to that, this month's newsletter banner features Maple Leaves Scarf knitted in Mountain Colors Winter Lace., color Prairie. I hope you enjoy seeing it and that it inspires you to put suggestions for fall-themed HeartStrings designs on display for your customers.

By the way, this little guy pictured to the left above kept me company for a long time along a trail to Lake Lawn in Rocky Mountain National Park. It was a beautiful day hiking and a nice break from helping John move into his new patio home in Colorado. I really like the area, so I am planning to visit again soon to catch the Fall colors in the Rockies!

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Sincerely,

Laura L of Fort Wayne, IN writes: " The pattern is of excellent quality: well-written and obviously test-knitted. I am accustomed to "tweaking" patterns to improve them as regards to technique or terminology. This pattern is great right out of the gate. Thank you for the obvious quality control that went into this product. "

Favorite Fall Picks

Whether in flaming fall colors, subtle colors to herald the cooler weather of fall, or for fun fall holidays, I hope these give a good start on fall knitting ideas for your customers.

FLAMES OF FALL STOLE (top left) A knitter's canvas of color and texture play homage to Flames and Fall. Beads and flames of lace endue a soft glow of warmth in this pleasingly reversible and wearable stole. Pattern #A146

MAPLE LEAVES SCARF (top right) Easy to knit on just a few stitches and enjoyable to wear in a variety of ways. This delicate lace scarf is designed with a knitted lace pattern stitch where the silhouette of yarn over eyelets looks like maple leaves. Pattern #A30

SPIDER-WEB SOCKIES (center) Perfect for Halloween or Arachne lovers anytime, whether spinning or weaving. This is a pattern for themed companion socks, one with a spider and the other with a web, knitted in lace and beaded stitches. Pattern #A68

More ideas for HeartStrings patterns with Holiday and Seasonal Themes.

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An excuse to work with hand-spun yarn
Do you sell fiber for hand-spinning yarn? Encourage your customers to enjoy the craft even further by using the yarns they spin in HeartStrings patterns. I must admit I need to heed my own advice more often to reap the satisfaction it brings. Read on ...

Bits of Lace for September
Have you been keeping up with Bits of Lace 2012? This month's project is for a Lace-edged Doily.