Yarn Lady hosts Barry Klein of Trendsetter Yarns for their famous Yarn Tasting

Rencently, we had another one of our famous Yarn Tastings with Barry Klein from Trendsetter Yarns. If you were't there we thought you might enjoy seeing pictures from this great event. There are lots of pictures, but they are small, so please be patient as they load.

What makes this event so great? Well for a mere $5.00 you get to sample a whole bunch of yarns. You get to see how they knit or crochet up, what colors you might like and what needle size and stitch would go best. Yarns are expensive and this gives you the opportunity to try them out before you buy them.

And if that weren't enough, there is usually a mini Fashion Show where you get to see the newest garments and accessories made from these yarns. It's one thing to see pictures in a pattern, but quite another to actually touch and feel the garment and to be able to try it on before you make it. I know the ladies who were there made a list of sweaters they will "have" to make. And what could be better than to have the designer himself comment on each garment and give you the "behind the scenes" scoop on each one.

So here are a bunch of pictures. You can click on the picture for a larger view and where I can I will include the pattern number. We don't have all of the patterns and yarns on our site yet, but you can call Jenny with your requests and she will be happy to answer any questions. Yes, that is Jenny in most of the pictures. Isn't she a great model?
Please remember that at Yarn Lady, we carry all of these patterns as well as the yarns to make them. So give Jenny a call at 949 770 7809 or toll-free at 888 770 7809

Since we don't have all of these patterns and yarns on our site yet, I will link to Trendsetter's site. Please use your BACK button to get back to this page.

Enjoy!

Pattern # JSS 41

This is a great vest! Very comfortable and stylish with big cables." I think I would make it a little shorter..."

While Karen is trying on yet another one of Jane Slicer-Smith's mitered square creations, Jenny is already standing by wearing a wonderful cabled vest made from Merino Otto.

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"I need to try that on!"

The table is set! With delicous yarns that is!

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Some of the mitered squares are done in color variations, and some are solid.

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What you can then do, is bring it around the front and fasten it with a great pin!

Pattern # JSS 49

The mitered squares are the same for all sizes. The size adjustment is made in the solid color.

Pattern # JSS 49

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Oh look! This sweater has a little surprise in the back!

Pattern # 3425

The yarn does all the talking here. Just a little open-work embellishment on the collar.

Pattern # 3425

Here is a great wrap designed by Jane Slicer-Smith. Barry explained that it consists of many mitered squares and can be worn up-side-down!

Pattern # 3440

OK, now, this shows how "Design Happens" The knitter mis-interpreted the pattern and because of this the bottom is wider than it should be. Great looking "mistake", huh?

Pattern # 3440
Dune & Tonalita Striped Asymmetrical Cardigan/Vest

Pattern # 3440

If you don't like the "mistake" don't worry, the pattern gives both the "correct" version and the "mistake" version

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Pattern # 3441

Pattern # 3442
Tonalita Unisex Slip Brick V Vest

Pattern # 3406
Brighton Ribbed Shell w/Pandora Shrug

Jenny wore the shrug portion of this outfit in the segment filmed at our store that will be shown on ABC Family Channel

Pattern # 3434

The back consists of 4 mitered squares which are sewn together. Can you see the outline?

Pattern # 3434

Pattern # 3426

Skye & Pinot Striped Tied Waist
T-Shirt

Pattern # 3426

How great is this!!?? Just two squares, a bit of a funnel neck and a bow tie!

Pattern # FRC #60

If you've made a scarf, then you can make this little cardigan and the skirt to match! Sorry I don't have a picture here to show the top in it's real position, but the original pattern will show it.

Pattern # FRC #60
Tonalita Girls Skirt & Butterfly Jacket

Pattern # FRC #62

Can you say: "Yarn over, purl two together"? That's all there is to it!

Pattern # 3404

Look closely: The front is made side to side and the back is made bottom up.

Pattern # 3404
Brighton & Charm Striped Pullover

Pattern # 3432
Checkmate Ruffled Cardigan

Pattern # 3408

Pattern # 3409
Dolcino Pullover w/"Boxes" Trim

Pattern # 3408

Pattern # FRC #63

This is a great looking suit! Notice the insets on the skirt to make it flare.

Pattern # FRC #63

OOPS!! The elastic broke..

Pattern # FRC #63

Pattern # FRC #63 - Brighton Chloe Jacket & Trumpet Skirt

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Pattern # 3419

We have this cardigan in the store and everyone LOVES it! Very stylish and very simple!

Pattern # 3419 - Natasha Slip St./Ribbed MP
Cropped Cardigan

Pattern # 3405
Brighton Ribbed Gel Shell

Pattern # 3400

This is a 3 piece outfit. Doesn't the top look difficult? Actually it's NOT!! You just get to doodle a bit after you knit it and create all those wonderful swirls. It is achived by using a gel and bleaching some of the color out of the yarn. There certainly won't be two of a kind!