Tamm Yarns

SPORT 2/7

100% Acrylic

Approximately 1 pound cones

1722 yards per pound

New Colors Added on August 11th of 2008

For afghans and baby blankets try 1 strand of Sport and 1 strand of Cristal or Kitty at tension 10 - 10.2

0535 - Old Fashion Christmas Stockings

by Charlene Shafer

Christmas comes but once a year - so make it special with new Christmas Stockings. The old fashion styling and traditional designs are sure to be a hit with your family. The colors can be varied from Victorian, Traditional or Designer. Which ever you choose, they will all put you in the holiday spirit.

Stocking Designs Include:  Candy Canes, Santa's Reindeer, Snow Ball the Snowman, Candle, Holiday Stripes, Silver Bells, Wreath, Santa Train Express, Christmas Tree, Ho Ho Ho, I'm the Gingerbread Man, and small stocking.

0532 - Tuck Lap Robes & Baby Blankets

by Charlene Shafer

Tuck stitches and Mid-Gauge or Bulky machines are a great combination. Using the larger yarns make the stitches really PoP! The same designs are also wonderful knitted on the Standard machine. Using punchcard and manual selection machines is also an option. This collection of patterns is in two sizes - featuring lap robes and baby blankets as well for the two different gauge machines.

These blankets are fast and easy to knit. Cast-on ~ Knit ~ Bind Off ~ You're Finished! No extra finishing and these blankets are ready to use.

0530 - Baby Wardrobe

by Charlene Shafer

This wardrobe includes a collection of basic sweaters and matching pants for babies in five sizes. Each size has a round-neck pullover, V-neck pullover, round-neck cardigan, and V-neck cardigan. The pants are a pull-on style that can have a straight leg or elastic in the cuff. The collection also includes 8 variations for the sweater sets to make them extra special. They are easy to knit and have lots of techniques that also can be used in your own garments.

Many mothers prefer cotton for their new babies. The outfits are knitted using CottonTale 8. Many can be knitted with a Sport weight acrylic if preferred.

0529 - Easy Tuck Baby Blankets #2

by Charlene Shafer

Book includes four Tuck Blankets and four Burp cloths. These blankets are easy to knit and take very little time. No finishing is required. A crocheted edge may be added, but not necessary.

Tuck increases the width and thickness of the knit. It's a great stitch for baby blankets. Designs include diagonal, fleur-de-lis, pyramids, and wave.

These blankets can be knitted using several types of yarns. The heavier the yarn - the larger the blanket tends to be.

0528 - Easy Tuck Baby Blankets

by Charlene Shafer

Book includes four Tuck Blankets and four Burp cloths. These blankets are easy to knit and take very little time. No finishing is required. A crocheted edge may be added, but not necessary.

Tuck increases the width and thickness of the knit. It's a great stitch for baby blankets. Designs include diagonal, lucy, neo, and squares.

These blankets can be knitted using several types of yarns. The heavier the yarn - the larger the blanket tends to be.

0525 - Hats, Scarves & Mittens

by Charlene Shafer

When the cold winds blow, nothing feels so good as a warm hat, scarf and mittens. There are a few different styles to choose. Mix and match or just use some of the ideas to change your own favorite pattern.

Designs include: basic stocking cap, basic scarf, hat & scarf - sport weight, gathered variation (hat, scarf and mittens), basic Mid-Gauge hat, basic mittens [fingering weight (also a face variation), sport weight (also a rolled edge variation) and Mid-Gauge yarn], head bands, beanies, ribbed cable set (hat, scarf and mittens), tuck scarf, man's dress hat, princess hat and scarf, stripped scarf with pocket, stripes and fairisle (hat and scarf), ribbed scarf, ruffled scarf, and Mid-Gauge ruffled scarf.

0199 - Ponchos +

by Charlene Shafer

Ponchos are so easy to knit and fun to wear. Simple shaping, or no shaping at all makes fast projects for you or for gifts. They can be worn for warmth or as an accessory. I have included a few different versions to fit your many needs. Have fun with them.

Ponchos included are Poncho with Turtle Neck, 5 Panel Cape, One Piece Poncho, Lace Poncho, Ribs & Cables Poncho, Swirl Cape, Tuck Poncho, and One Piece Short Cape.

0198 - Yuletide Afghans

by Charlene Shafer

Cozy afghans with a yuletide theme make this book fun to knit from. Enjoy the thread lace or garter stitch afghan. Add embroidery or paint a design in the squares to make it unique. A little duplicate stitch in the fairisle afghan can add a little punch to the design. Enjoy knitting these patterns and then  enjoy using them.

0194 - Regional Series: Tropical G-Carriage Afghans

by Charlene Shafer

Tropical is anywhere there is a coastline, and the weather is sunny and warm. The nights can be cool, so an afghan may be needed. These afghans are for those that live in a tropical region or just dream of the tropics.

The patterns in this book use the Garter Carriage. Using different yarns , you will make different sizes of afghans.

0193 - Thread Lace Valances

by Charlene Shafer

Thread Lace is such an easy and quick way to knit valances or curtains. They are light and airy. These require very little yarn and time. You can literally have them knitted, and at the window in the amount of time it would take you to go to the store and buy them.

Book includes 16 Thread Lace Valances (Bows & Bows, Under the Sea, Rocking Horse, A B C Blocks, Barn, Bird Houses, Butterfly, Flower, Hearts, Houses, Light House, Teddy, Daisy, Quilt, Valance, Border).

0189 - Woven Dress Coat for Little Girls

by Charlene Shafer

Little girls love to dress up just like the big girls. The coat has the big girl look for sizes 12 months, 18 months and 24 months. The long coat has a slight A-line shape. The woven design gives extra warmth and nice body to the coat. The collar & cuffs are in a contrast color of knitted chenille.

0186 - Four Seasons Thread Lace Afghans

by Charlene Shafer

Thread Lace (also known as Punch Lace) is a little used technique that deserves a closer look. Just think, designs that knit up quick, afghans that require no lining and mo wrapping the design to prevent separation of the yarns. Use a thick yarn and a very thin yarn of the same color.

One Afghan for each of the four seasons.

0183 - Babes in Garter Stitch Baby Blankets #2

by Charlene Shafer

Garter Stitch was the stitch of choice for many grandmothers when knitting for babies. Times haven't changed that much. The blankets in this book are knitted in garter stitch to give the soft texture that is sure to make a baby feel oh so good. The finishing touches may be as much or as little as you choose.

Blanket designs included are Cuddly Animal Blanket, Numbers Blanket, Bundle of Joy Blanket, Basket Weave Blanket, Diamonds Blanket, Optical Illusion Blanket, and Diagonal Basket Blanket.

0182 - Babes in Garter Stitch Baby Blankets

by Charlene Shafer

Garter Stitch was the stitch of choice for many grandmothers when knitting for babies. Times haven't changed that much. The blankets in this book are knitted in garter stitch to give the soft texture that is sure to make a baby feel oh so good. The finishing touches may be as much or as little as you choose.

Blanket designs included are Animals & Argyles Blanket, Blocks Blanket, Flowers Blanket, Kitty Cat Blanket, Zoom Zoom Blanket, Sleepy Time Blanket, and Checkers Blanket.

0177 - Northern Lights

by Charlene Shafer

Try this pattern using the garter carriage or knitting in fairisle. This gives a completely different look to the design. Instructions for both versions are included in the book. The afghan has a lining on the back to hide the floats of a fairisle design.

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Retail Price: $20.00 per 1 lb cone