I live in the "great" Los Angeles, where the difference between each season is about a half a degree.  But yesterday I saw the very first sign of our "spring" (what happened to winter?), the Magnolias are in bloom!  They are so beautiful and smell so wonderful.  So, that means it's officially spring time! New pattern time!

I have two new patterns for you! Two patterns of that I am very excited for and very happy to be able to share them with you!  And I have two more coming very soon!

<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hydra-4"><strong>Hydra</strong></a>
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/grace-akhrem-2/141604"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>

<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2013/03/spring-forward-two-new-patterns/hydra-1-primary-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2971"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2971" title="Hydra 1 Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Hydra-1-Primary1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>   <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2013/03/spring-forward-two-new-patterns/hydra-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2972"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2972" title="Hydra 3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Hydra-3-e1362300514672-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2013/03/spring-forward-two-new-patterns/hydra-5/" rel="attachment wp-att-2973"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2973" title="Hydra 5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Hydra-5-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a><strong></strong>

<strong>Sizes:</strong>
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Shown in size M Tunic

<strong>Finished Measurements:</strong>
Bust: 34.5 (38.5, 42.5, 46.5, 50.5, 52.5, 56.5, 60.5)â€
Pullover length: 22.75 (22.75, 23.25, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25, 25.5)â€
Tunic length: 31.75 (31.75, 32.25, 32.5, 32.75, 33.25, 33.75, 33.75)â€

<strong>Yarn:</strong>
Anzula Sebastian (70% superwash merino wool, 30% seacell; 395 yds per 4oz/115g skein)
MC: Teal, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) hanks
CC: Seaside, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) hanks

Knit in two pieces side to side this top can be made into a pullover or a tunic! The flattering vertical stripes make this piece a flattering fit for every body-type!

<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aviva-2"><strong>Aviva</strong></a>
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/purchase/grace-akhrem-2/143324"><img src="http://www.ravelry.com/images/shopping/buy-now.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>

<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2013/03/spring-forward-two-new-patterns/aviva-1-primary-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2974"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2974" title="Aviva 1 Primary" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Aviva-1-Primary1-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2013/03/spring-forward-two-new-patterns/aviva-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2975"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2975" title="Aviva 2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Aviva-2-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2013/03/spring-forward-two-new-patterns/aviva-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-2976"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-2976" title="Aviva 3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Aviva-3-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>

<strong>Sizes:</strong>
XS( S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

<strong>Finished Measurements</strong> – please note this garment is to be worn with negative ease:
Bust: 26.75 (30.5, 34.75, 38.5, 42.75, 46.5, 50.75, 54.5, 58.75)â€

<strong>Yarn: </strong>
4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) hanks Alchemy Silken Straw (100% silk, 236 yards per 40g skein), shown in #129w Cornflower Blue.

This pattern is knit all in one piece with NO SEAMS! The nature of the gorgeous Silken Straw yarn make for the beautiful drape and stitch detail of this garment.  Combining textural elements such as pleats and lace make for a flattering fit and a unique piece to add to your wardrobe.

I hope you all enjoyed the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2013/02/circles-dots-collection/">Q&amp;A session</a> with <a href="http://olgajazzzy.blogspot.com/">Olga Buraya-Kefelian </a>about her <a href="http://quinceandco.com/lookbook-circles_dots.php">Circles + Dots</a> collection.  She is such an incredible and talented designer! Congratulations to Twitter follower <a href="https://twitter.com/maryolszewska">@maryolszewska</a> you are the lucky winner of last week's giveaway!  Please email me@graceakhrem.com and claim your prize by Sunday March 10, 2013 or it will be forfeited.

P.S. --- A little tiny birdie told me there might be another giveaway coming soon, so stay in the loop!
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