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Cool and glamorous looks for a beautiful Summer 2012!
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of the best designs taken from the latest Lana Grossa magazines
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Get ready for summer. Journal 43 offers the latest in yarns and designs for the upcoming season.
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Dear Knitters!
What are the latest trends for Spring/Summer 2012? Which designs will become instant classics? Our 2nd issue of Pocket has a few surprises in store for you: we’ve chosen the best designs from Filati Journal 43/12, Linea Pura 5/12 and our new publication, Classici and have come up with the perfect mix for Spring/Summer. Whether you want modern glamour, chic cotton classics or want to knit with environmentally-friendly yarns, Pocket has something for everyone and offers easy to follow instructions for both knitting and crochet. It’ll be hard to choose a favorite!
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Easy-Strick in edlen Farben
New Looks puristisch, romantisch, glamourös
Colour Sensation!
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Stilvoll: All-DayLooks in edlen BasicFarben
cotton at its best!
Klassisch, romantisch & unglaublich stylish
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Our first issue has already become a classic and proves that cotton yarns are always in style.
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Linea Pura 5 Exquisite designs created from eco-elegant fibers. The new alternative in knitting!
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Fashion should be anything but boring! Whether you’re looking for clean lines, romantic details, everyday casual or business classics – the latest designs offer lots of options.
chic
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Twinsets are a must this spring and offer extraordinary styling options. Prime example: our softly draping jacket in tweeded colors. Stripes at the sleeves echo the matching top. Design 1 & 2 路 Secondo, Secondo Print.
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Refined shades of grey, brown and natural make this striped top a luxe layer. Wear it with the coordinating jacket or solo on a balmy summer day. Complete the look with the matching drop-stitch scarf. Design 3 路 Scarf: Secondo.
modern chic
6 7 Update your look with this twisted front sweater – playful, casual and simply chic! ... and it’s easier to knit than you think... Design 4 · Divino.
Classic cardigan in color block stripes of soothing neutrals. Stone, white and charcoal lend elegance to this simple design. Worked in allover garter stitch, this would be a perfect first project. Design 5 路 Lampone. Multi-talented: this raglan cardigan with its clean lines, no-closure front and lace patterned sleeves delivers everyday luxury and would be a great wardrobe staple. Design 6 路 Divino.
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Cropped Kimono-style jacket that’s sporty yet elegant. Shaker rib gives it its dimensional texture. Design 7 · Cotofine. Our vest in allover garter stitch knits up quickly on large needles to create an easy elegance. A perfect project for beginners. Design 8 · Vivo.
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A cool shade of grey, feminine shaping and an airy drop stitch pattern inform this contemporary bolero. A decorative shawl pin punctuates the look. Design 9 路 Paradiso.
10 11 Our crocheted dress is a perfect mixture of casual and sexy, lacy airiness and modern sensibility. The shimmery cotton blend yarn accentuates the eclectic mix of stitch patterns and makes the dress eminently wearable. Add the flirty lace scarf to enhance the look. Design 10 路 Dress: Capri. Design 11 路 Scarf: Lace Lux.
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Welcome summer in this light and airy wrap cardigan. The yarn: a diaphanous mohair and silk blend. The color: a vibrant shade of purple. The styling: effortless and indispensable. Add a striking contrast with the pistachio-colored scarf. Design 12 & 13 路 Silkhair.
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The color orange exudes optimism and a zest for life. This feather light sweater will transition easily from beach to dinner. The pink scarf adds a bold accent. Design 14 & 15 路 Silkhair.
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Summery and sexy: the delicate lace pattern, sumptuous yarn and delectable shade of pistachio transform this unpretentious dress into a stylish number that would look equally good at the beach or at a party. The sheer scarf in a contrasting shade of emerald green completes the look. Design 16 路 Dress: Setanova. Design 17 路 Scarf: Lace Lux.
Nothing says summer like vibrant shades of fuchsia, cherry, aqua, turquoise and lime. Get in the mood with our easycare, easy-wear summer knits. Journal
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FRESH COLOUR
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Summer! Finally! A rich shade of azure and a luxurious cotton blend yarn make this softly draping top something special. Design 18 路 Lampone.
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Pink cardigan with matching scarf. Wear it with white or mix it with pastels. Uncomplicated shaping, comfortable fit. Design 19 & 20 路 Ibiza.
Rose DESErT
Cool KniTS For HoT DayS
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Clean lines and sporty styling have made the safari-inspired look a perennial fashion favorite. Subtle yet sensational details add romantic glamour to this season’s look. Understated shades of red and blue provide an unexpected modern edge.
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The twisted front bands offer sophistication and style to an otherwise classic jacket. A trendsetting look with everyday wearability. Design 21 路 Divino. Safari styling with a Western flavor. The yarn provides a textural look and subtle contrast of matte and shine. Design 22 路 Aurora.
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This plush shawl with its pretty cable and lace pattern could easily replace a sweater or jacket for warmth. Wrap it around your shoulders for instant glamour. Design 23 路 Aurora.
Rose DESErT
The leaf lace pattern of this A-line jacket is simple, elegant and a joy to knit. Picot edges add a decorative detail. Safaristyle at its most sophisticated! Design 24 路 Divino.
Comfortable styling lets you wear this top even on warmest summer days. A decorative cable and drop stitch panel adds a focal point. Wear it simply over jeans during the day or pair it with your favorite jewelry for a night out. Design 25 路 Secondo.
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Stitched in one of this season’s new cotton yarns, this cardigan with its button front closure, round neckline, striking lace pattern and easy shaping is a modern reflection of this season’s look. Design 26 · Paradiso. Chanel-style jacket with an updated look. Knit with two strands of different yarns held together for a textural look. The pale tone and no-closure styling make it an essential wardrobe staple. Design 27 · Festa, Lampone, Linarte.
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Liven up your closet with this Kimono-style cardigan in a rich shade of turquoise. The look: timeless, with a wide, face-framing collar and three-quarter length sleeves. The chevronpatterned scarf makes a big impact. Design 28 路 Jacket: Aurora. Design 29 路 Scarf: Divino.
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Clean lines and neutral shades set course for summer. The theme: flattering styles that will take you from the office to the weekend. The look: minimalist with decorative touches such as understated cables or delicate lace patterns. Think chic, smart and well-dressed. Luxe yarns take center stage, such as new Vivo, a 100% cotton yarn with a unique tube construction. It lets you create garments that are bulky, yet lightweight. Available in solids and prints. An ideal yarn for beginners is Cotofine, a contemporary cotton blend. It’s mesh-like construction produces dimension and suppleness and lets you create luxurious garments and accessories that can be made in no time.
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Big & Easy Vivo
A bit of glamour, a touch of elegance, a hint of nonchalance – knit yourself one of this season’s key pieces and you can have it all. To help you make your knitting dreams come true, Lana GroSSa offers a new collection of cotton blends with a metallic touch. A cotton tube that’s wrapped in shimmery polyamide makes up soft and lustrous Capri. This exceptional yarn let’s you create timeless classics with maximum glamour. The great stitch definition of two-tone novelty yarn Lampone, a blend of 70% cotton and 30% polyamide, makes it the perfect yarn for stunning stockinette stitch garments with 24-hour wearability.
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Capri Lampone
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Akris
The magic of color is everywhere this summer. Clear, vibrant hues signal a trend and compete for your attention. Mix pink with red, orange with lime ..... or cultivate a more tonal style. Look sensational in statement-making head-to-toe red. Soft and comfortable eLaStiCo and eLaStiCo BiG are a pleasure to knit and wear. The addition of Elité (polyester) keeps garments in shape. If you like vivid colors, you’ll love these yarns! Tightly plied CLaSSiCo is a 100% mercerized cotton. Its superior quality guarantees suppleness and dimension and lets garments keep their shape.
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Aurora
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Clean lines and sporty styling have made the safari-inspired look a perennial fashion favorite. Desert inspired colors lay the groundwork, understated shades of red and blue provide an unexpected modern edge. Subtle yet sensational details add romantic glamour. New aurora with its dimensional texture and subtle contrast of matte and shine lets you interpret the look effortlessly. Cotton, linen and viscose are plied together at irregular intervals to create an ever-shifting mix of textures.
Pico Paradiso
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Glamour never goes out of style. Sophisticated, elegant, a little playful, yet clean and chic. Lana GroSSa’s Spring/Summer yarn collection lets you create your favorite pieces with ease. The soft sheen of Pima cotton and the glint of metallics excites. Casual styling gives you plenty of room to move and fabrics hold their shape. Comfort and softness are key. Tape yarn paraDiSo is a bias cut cotton that does not fray. Dying techniques range from space dyed to spray dyed. piCo, a 100% Pima cotton, is a dream to knit and wear. Hard wearing, yet soft and supple, this exceptional yarn is perfect for all your summer basics.
Elastico Big
Paul & Joe
Classico
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Classici
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Elastico
A cardigan is a must-have wardrobe staple. Our seasonspanning piece is knit with 1 strand taupe and 1 strand grey held together to give it that tweedy look.
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classico
Comfortable jacket with classic Blazer detailing. Its fashion credo: modern understatement with amazing layering options.
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Elastico big
This pretty cropped jacket in allover rib and slip stitch pattern would look great over a silk dress. An easy chic that works.
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COTTON at its best!
ChiC designs from Casual to dressy. all eyes will be on you...
Classici
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cotofinE
Tunic-length, short-sleeve jacket that’s worked in a beautiful rib and lace pattern. The style: feminine and easy to wear. One-button closure.
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SiMply Essential
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Elastico big
Purism at its best. The modern lines of this white cardigan make it an instant classic. Darts give it its shapely silhouette.
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This crocheted sweater exudes 60’s glamour. A becoming boat neck, three-quarter length sleeves, a boxy shape and a crocheted mesh pattern epitomize simple elegance.
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CotofINe
Color your world. Bold emerald green, deep front bands and a lacey pattern give this jacket maximum impact. The lace pattern requires some knitting experience, but is worth every stitch.
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38 Score big in this flutter-front cardigan with its playful ruffled edge. The color: an eye-catching turquoise reminiscent of surf and sky.
CotofINe
39 This neon-bright jacket with its striking pattern stitch blooms with charm and style.
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ClassICo
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This timeless cotton sweater with its effortless and feminine look will take you anywhere and everywhere. The luxe hue of blue offers a fresh alternative.
PuNtINo
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41 The figure-hugging shape, bold color and exquisite lace pattern make this dress an instant attention-getter.
.... a cup of tea, a good book and the perfect sweater to relax in. Easy to knit sweater with matching scarf worked in a luxurious blend of bamboo, silk and cashmere. Design 42 & 43 路 Cashsilk.
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Tea Time Linea Pura
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A trendy alternative to jackets and sweaters: asymmetrical poncho with lots of wearability. Design 44 路 Ambiente. Effortless and indispensable: open-front jacket in allover feather-and-fan pattern. Design 45 路 Cashsilk.
Linea Pura
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Our neo-vintage jacket with its fitted silhouette and sculptural ridge pattern transitions easily from desk to dinner. Design 46: Organico. Two-color shaker knitting inspires the retro-chic look of this cropped raglan cardigan. Design 47: Cashsilk & Organico.
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We love jackets! They are always in style and transition easily from day to evening – you’ll be chic at work and sexily elegant when meeting friends. Worked in a sumptuous blend of bamboo, silk and cashmere. Design 48 · Cashsilk.
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Natural Couture Refined shades, luxurious yarns and trendy styling elegantly elevate the everyday.
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A softly draped shawl turns a classic cardigan into something special. Design 49 & 50 · Bamboo.
48 49 This cable and lace top with its uncomplicated construction will easily become one of your ‘go-to’ pieces. Design 51 · Bamboo Print.
Casual T-shirt styling, a flattering boat neck and a variegated bamboo yarn make this a key wardrobe piece. Design 52 路 Bamboo Print.
Linea Pura
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Wardrobe multitasker: jacket and top with endless styling options. Shaker rib, two contrasting yarns and color blocking combine beautifully in this must-have ensemble. The cotton yarns provide breathable comfort. You may have to knit more than one.... Design 53 & 54 路 Organico & Biolino.
Linea Pura
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Lana Grossa yarns and needles are available at fine yarn shops. Your local Lana Grossa stockist will be happy to help with your knitting questions. A list of over 800 stockists can be found at www.lanagrossa.com.