Knitting Daily Blog KAL

I always enjoy reading Interweave's Knitting Daily blog, and was thrilled to see that they've opened voting for their next KAL and included my Orbs Cowl pattern, from Knitscene's Accessories 2012 issue, as one of the 4 candidates (the others are all garments) for the knit-along!

I'm so excited to be considered alongside such lovely patterns, and thank Kathleen Cubley, the Knitting Daily editor, and those who decided on the KAL options, for the honor of being considered. 

If you haven't yet checked out the Knitting Daily blog, I think you'll enjoy it. It's informative and free, and after signing in or signing up for a new account, you can read articles, download patterns, and vote for your choice of KAL patterns. Whether or not you decide to join the KAL, I know you'll have a great time.

Thanks for stopping by today, have a great weekend and happy knitting!

Photo, Knittingdaily.com

Interweave Knits Pattern - Northwoods Coasters

With Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2011 special issue about to be released and the pattern preview posted on the website, I can finally share news about a pattern I designed for this issue - the Northwoods Coasters squares!

Although I've had print and downloadable patterns available for some time, this is my first magazine design and I was thrilled to work with such wonderful people at Interweave Knits.

This issue is packed with gorgeous patterns to get started on your holiday knitting. 

The Northwoods pattern is included in the 'Log Cabin Knits' story theme, and makes a nice  project to cozy up your winter tabletop, or as a set for a quick but thoughtful gift. 

These easy short row squares are knit all in one piece from very small amounts of yarn.  The squares make wonderful drinks or mug coasters, but might also be cute (perhaps made with leftover project yarn) pieced together for sofa pillows, table runners or even blankets.  

I'll do a proper post with more photos, information and details about the pattern soon. Holiday Gifts 2011 will officially be on newsstands September 6th, so check your LYS or local bookstore for it, and you can see the full issue or pre-order it on the Interweave website here.

With dozens of gorgeous patterns for knitting and gifting included, this issue is a terrific value, and will certainly be one of those 'keepers'.  

Magazine cover and mug photos courtesy of Interweaveknits.com

Spin In and Interweave Knits Fall 2010 Favorites

This week my husband and I attended a spin-in at Temptations (their website is rather minimal, look for a full shop review in an upcoming post!), a shop featured in a group on Ravelry.  This was the first event of it's kind that either of us has attended.  

The group numbered about 10 and included both spindle and wheel spinners of all skill levels.  What a blast we had!  We really enjoyed discussing wool and fiber festivals, learning about different fiber and techniques, and seeing what everyone was working on.  

  

I brought along my own terrific little Majacraft Rose wheel, shown here spinning up the roving in the photo at the top of this post.

 

Another person brought the wheel that her husband made for her - very interesting!

Hopefully I will have finished yarn photos to share soon.