Knit in continuous modules without having to cut yarn or pick up stitches. Iris Schreier, author of LACY LITTLE KNITS and MODULAR KNITS, co-author of EXQUISITE LITTLE KNITS, and co-founder of Artyarns, will offer free patterns as well as assistance and lots of photos for inspiration:

If you love hand-painted yarn, but get frustrated when it looks better in the skein than in the finished project, then this group sponsored by Artyarns is for you. NOTE: YOU CAN'T JOIN THIS GROUP WITH A HIDDEN EMAIL SINCE FREE PATTERNS ARE EMAILED. Post an introduction about yourself to get a free copy by email of Iris's first project, her Multidirectional Scarf.

PROMOTIONS:
Deadline 1/1/10:
http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/multidirectional/photos/view/a6e2?b=2&o=2

Want to make this great hat to match your Multidirectional Scarf? 1.Post your photo of a multidirectional scarf made with Artyarns, and you will receive this free Hat pattern by email. It is constructed in the round, and uses the same triangles....

Just let us all know you've posted the photo by posting a group message and tell us what yarn you used.

2. Post a photo of Bejeweled (free pattern in files section) knitted in an embellished Artyarns yarn (beads or beads & sequins)and receive any pattern at all from the Artyarns web site.

Email us at multidirectional-owner@yahoogroups.com to indicate that you are eligible for a free pattern, telling us the yarn type and color used.

FREE YARN PROMOTION
If you frequent a local yarn shop, and the store does not stock
Artyarns, ask them to contacting Artyarns for a sample kit of all
Artyarns yarns (over 20 yarn types). This kit is only available to
yarn shops. This will allow them to get a taste of the variety and
uniqueness of our luxury fibers, included our beaded yarns, and beaded
& sequin yarns, as well as the cashmeres, etc. If they become a stockist, you will receive a skein of Silk Rhapsody free.
Email schreier@aol.com with details.