Preorders are Open
It's live! Head on over to the book's page to get your copy. Just as a reminder, both the paper and the electronic copy are on sale during the preorder. You'll also get a copy of the Changeful pattern right away (and folks who order the paper book on the 19th will find an awesome paper copy of it tucked in their packages as well). The electronic version will go live on the 24th, and the paper ones will start shipping that day as well. I can't wait to see everyone's projects!
Preorder Schedule
Fine Things goes up for preorder on later this week. I want to lay out the schedule ahead of time, just so everyone knows what to expect! Thursday, November 19, noon eastern time: Preorders open During the preorder, the physical book is $3.00 off the regular price ($26.95 instead of $29.95). The electronic book is $2.00 off the regular price ($19.95 instead of $21.95). As always, if you order the physical book directly from me, you'll get the electronic book for free. Everyone who orders the physical or electronic book during the preorder will also get a free electronic copy [...]
Q&A
So, I know folks have a few questions. Some are about the preorder, and I'll explain all of that in great gory detail on Tuesday (short version, show up at noon eastern on Thursday the 19th). But there were a few questions about the book itself too, so I thought I'd see if I could answer all of those before the preorder dance starts later in the week. Let me know if there's anything else you're just itching to know! What's in the book? Fifteen patterns, a mix of socks and accessories (hats, fingerless gloves, scarves, shawls, and slippers). You [...]
Fine Things for Plain Occasions
Big deep breath. I think I know why you're here. Please allow me to introduce the new book, Fine Things for Plain Occasions: Patterns Inspired by Vintage Etiquette Guides. I know, you guys are here for the book, not to hear me talk. So if you want to see the book's own website (where I explain a bit what it's about), you can head over here. And if you want the ravelry page (with lots of pictures of each of the projects), you can find that here. The preorder will open on Thursday, November 19th, and the book will start [...]
Calm
So, things are just a tiny bit busy around here these days. Good, but busy. Tomorrow should bring two Exciting New Developments. First, I'll put up the book's webpage and ravelry pages. You won't be able to buy it just yet (that happens next week). But you should be able to see what it's about and what the projects look like and hopefully become completely smitten with it. Hint, this is always the scariest part of my year, so don't make any sudden moves or loud noises if you can help it. Second, something on the order of two tons [...]
Precipitous (plus giveaway)
If you're on my mailing list, you should have found a fun little surprise in your inbox. I sent everyone the pattern for Precipitous. If you weren't already on the list, and you want the pattern, go ahead and sign up now. Once you're subscribed, it'll head your way in just a few minutes (just remember to hit the button in the confirmation email to complete your subscription or it won't work). And if you thought you were on the mailing list, but didn't get an email from me, start by checking your spam filter. If that doesn't work, try [...]
Soon…
So, we haven't talked much about this, have we? That's the shiny new book. That's the shiny new book which just happens to be going up for preorders next week. It is by far the most 'me' of any of the books I've written. It's the one where, if you went back in time ten years and found didn't-really-knit-yet me and said 'so, you're going to drop out of grad school and write knitting books for a living, ok?' and then showed me this book, I'd probably go 'oh, yeah, I can totally see me doing that...' So, here's the [...]
Something New
So I'm going to try something fun. Remember the little cuffs I've been playing with for the last week or two (with the yummy sweet fiber yarn)? Well, they came up to Maine with us for some pictures (nothing like taking advantage of the scenery on vacation), and now they're ready to be released. I'll be putting them out Tuesday, and I want to try something a little different for this release. The pattern will be for sale like usual, but I'm also going to send a special code to everyone on the mailing list to let them grab the [...]
Zipping
So apparently this stitch is perfectly designed to keep me knitting along at a good clip. It's actually quite a bit closer to done than this picture shows, but there is this whole no daylight issue to contend with, so you're getting the picture taken in decent light instead of the one that shows how much is done. I just have to figure out if I'm happy with the way the crown decreases are working (which I fear I may have to actually block it to figure out...so that should be fun). More soon!
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