Fall is in the air, and Christmas will be here before we know it. So, I'm happy to announce one of my newest knitting patterns... the "Christmas Cowl". Available now as a free download!
Christmas Cowl designed by Christine Marie Chen
Knit it to give away as a holiday gift or knit one up for yourself to wear all winter long! The easy lace panel is perfect for a beginning lace knitter yet special enough that everyone will appreciate it!
I'm Proud to Welcome Knitwear Designer Faina Goberstein to my Bayareaknitter Podcast! This Interview is actually a part of her Blog Tour! You can find the rest of the Blog Tour Schedule Here:
So without further ado, watch our interview now to find out how Faina got her start in knitwear design and to get a behind-the-scenes look into her new book, "The Art of Slip-Stitch Knitting".
Pictured below are Prizes that will be given away to 3 random MKAL participants that have completed their shawl and posted a photo of it in the group thread! Winners will be drawn on Sept. 16th!
A HUGE thank you goes out to Roundabout Yarn and Justk33pknittin9 for reaching out to sponsor my MKAL and for contributing their beautiful products!!! I've also added a skein of Anzula's Haiku yarn (This is the same yarn I used for my Bayareaknitter MKAL shawl)!
Roundabout Yarn White Pines Worsted Superwash Merino 220 yds/100grams
Who is ready for my Bayareaknitter MKAL??? If you haven't heard the word yet, I'm hosting my first ever Mystery Knitalongand it starts THIS WEEKEND! That's right! Only 4 days until you receive Clue #1 ! As you can see in the photos, I've been busy knitting the shawl and writing the pattern up! This is the only sneak peek you'll get! 😉 And do you see that beautiful project bag in the lower right hand corner? My lovely, talented and generous friend Laurie aka @justk33pknittin9 on Instagram was kind enough to donate it as a prize! Thank you Laurie! 😘 One lucky participant will be receiving it! There will be other prizes as well including yarn! Names will be drawn from completed projects at the end of the KAL. If you haven't signed up yet, head on over to Ravelry and purchase the pattern! Click here to go straight to the pattern page: Bayareaknitter Mystery KAL and you'll find it! It's only $3 if you sign up early and join NOW! Otherwise, the price is going up to $6 on Aug.15th! I can't wait to get started!!! 😂 Feel free to share this post and spread the word!!! The more the merrier!
Watch now to see how you can be entered into my Mini Skein Giveaway! I will choose 1 lucky winner to receive a little bundle of mini skeins (perfect for your sock yarn blankie)!
Zombie Yarns...Lorna Dyes Again
Lorna Miser's new line of hand dyed yarns: Zombie Yarns...Lorna Dyes Again, is already sold out. Two shops currently have it at the moment. Yarns at the Adobe http://yarnsattheadobe.com and The Knitting Tree LA http://www.theknittingtreela.com.
Stay tuned for more info on where you will be able to get your hands on this amazing new yarn!
I had a wonderful time visiting Awesome Acres 'Pacas & Pyrs last summer!
Awesome Acres 'Pacas & Pyrs
Quietly breeding Oklahomas finest Suris
All yarn, roving, and raw fleeces are from their own herd of Suri Alpacas, bred and raised in Oklahoma City. They are full-time and visitors are welcome. http://pacasnpyrs.com/store/
I fell in love with this baby at Awesome Acres 'Pacas & Pyrs last summer!
Did you get a chance to listen to my Interview on the Yarn Thing Podcast? If you missed my live interview with Marly Bird last Thursday, you can still have a listen! You also still have a chance to win one of my patterns by leaving a comment on her show notes at this link: http://www.marlybird.com/designer-christine-marie-chen
