Knit Along Update
If you've been meaning to post your finished pictures of Kazak or Mood over on the March knit along thread, here's a tiny reminder that you should do it soon. There's also still time to cast on Heriz or Afshari for April's knit along. There will be a new thread for May's knit along soon. So just in case you haven't committed all of the names to memory, that works out to be: Post finished pictures of these over here by the end of the month. And cast these on before the end of the month and talk about them [...]
April Knit Along
The April knit along is about to start over on Ravelry. We're doing Heriz (that's the red one) and Afshari (that's the blue one). If you've been thinking of making either of these, come join us. I promise we're friendly!
Tiny Reminder
The first of the knit alongs for Silk Road Socks is almost done. It's been amazing seeing all the lovely versions of Khotan and Gördes that people are making. Just one tiny reminder to come post your finished pair pictures on the thread before the end of the month. I'll be picking winners (one from each sock) on the first and contacting them for their address so we can send off prizes. If you've made them, now's the time to show them off!
March Knit Along
The March Knit Along is up and running. If you'd like to knit one of these, head on over and join us. We've got prizes, you've got two months to finish, and we're not burdened with an overabundance of rules!
Book Giveaway
The marvelous Wendy Johnson (the mastermind behind Toe Up Socks for Every Body and Socks from the Toe Up) has a copy of Silk Road Socks to give away. Of course this makes me feel a fluttery in my tummy because Wendy is a real and proper designer (this apparently means 'designer I would be all nervous about meeting and whose books I've bought in actual stores'). But, because I love you all and want to take over your knitting needles, I'm stomping on my nerves and letting you know about the drawing. Head over and leave a comment if [...]
Now it Feels Real
I'm an old-fashioned girl. I like books. Real, honest-to-goodness, paper books. The heavy kind. The kind that sit on shelves. The kind that have a smell to them. I like being surrounded by them. They make me feel comfortable and settled and safe. I find houses without visible books a bit disconcerting. Given this, I wasn't all that surprised when the electronic release of the book didn't quite feel real. Don't get me wrong. It felt good to have it out in the world, and it's been great to see what people are doing with the patterns. And really, the [...]
Book Giveaway
Hey, know anybody who might want a sock knitting book and some yarn? The lovely Laura Nelkin from Schaefer Yarn is having a wee giveaway of the book and a skein of Nichole in the color Chamomile. My love of Nichole is well documented. If you've not had a chance to use it yet, this might be the perfect excuse!
A Shift of Perspective
Generally, I'm anti-ad. Almost always. That's why it took me nearly 2 years to set up a mailing list and why I've sent only a tiny handful of messages to it. I figure if you want to find me, you'll come here. I shouldn't intrude. But the other day...I got what is now my very favorite ad ever. Ya know what makes an ad better? If it has yarn in it. Ya know what makes an ad even better than that? If it has your very own book in it. Which is exactly what I saw when I opened the [...]
Knit Along Patterns
The official thread for the February knit along is up on Ravelry. The individual patterns for these two socks are also now available on Ravelry, in case you prefer to get the patterns one by one. Some time between now and the start of February, Shannon and I will come up with official rules and post them in the group. For now, the general idea is: cast on after it gets to be February, finish a pair by the end of March, be entered to win prizes. Use whatever yarn you like, use whatever color you like, make whichever sock [...]
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