Feb Sale Photos

Arrrrrrgh! I'm driving myself crazy trying to get this photo posted to Ravelry so I'm posting it here then putting it there. It will accompany a coupon code for the shop (that isn't as good as the one here, special for blog readers :)

Feb sale pics

Feb sale pics
Originally uploaded by BitsyKnits

Arggggggh, I can't get this posted on Ravelry from Flickr so I'm putting it here to get it there :)

February Phatfiber - Precious Gems

Kido Lame in colorway "Precious Gems"

I'm so excited about the yarns and fiber I dyed for the February Phatfiber Box. I have a wonderful new base yarn called Kido Lame. It is a lace weight kid mohair stranded with a gold metallic thread. The superfine kid mohair simply loves the dye pot and the results are astounding. Kido Lame knits up very much like other lace weight kid mohairs on the market and can be substituted in almost any pattern.

85% BFL/15% Silk Top

Soft Silk 50% Silk/50%Merino

I've included pictures of the luxury yarns and fiber that I've dyed up in the Precious Gems colorway as sampled in the Phatfiber Box. Special for blog readers until February 28, 2011, the code GEMS15 at checkout will take 15% off anything in the BitsyKnits Etsy shop.

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On other fronts, I've begun to finalize my festival schedule for 2011. Details on where you can see all BitsyKnits yarns and fibers in person as well as the current calendar of classes I'm teaching can be found as always at BitsyKnits.com

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Oh, and 1 last note for all you Spinolution fans... I have a Spinolution Hopper with just a few hours of use on it being sold as a demo wheel - full factory warranty, 3 bobbins, 8 oz. art yarn flyer, the works, all at a deeply discounted price. Feel free to contact through the website for pricing information and to receive a PDF sales flyer with pictures of the wheel.

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Knit On, Bitsy

New Shop Inventory / New Year's Resolution

A Happy and a Healthy New Year to all. I normally don't make NY's resolutions but this year I've decided that I will and I will go public with it (perhaps that will help keep me on track). For 2011 & beyond, I'm determined to be more technologically up-to-date. I will keep my blog updated, I will stay on top of things at Ravelry. I will update BitsyKnits.com regularly and I will add new inventory to my Etsy shop throughout the year.

As I get older, I find myself reminiscing about the days before we were all connected, all the time. I do realize that this is now the way of the world. Although I spend my days using technology passed down through centuries, it's time to start including the technology created in the last decades.

So I will do my best to stay connected the new fashioned way. Look to hear from me more often with thoughts about knitting, spinning and life. Oh, and so far, so good. I have been on Ravelry and checked in at all my groups, there is new inventory available right now in my shop, just click this post's title and last but not least, I've posted my first blog entry for the year. Not too much on the pertinant topics but hey, its a start. Let's see if I can keep it up. Knit On, Bitsy

Conversational Threads Class Calendar - Nov Dec 2010

Calendar - Nov Dec 2010
Originally uploaded by BitsyKnits

Hard copies are also available at the shop. Make sure to register in advance at the shop. Due to a change in availability of the classroom, classes may be cancelled if there are no registrations two weeks prior to the first class.

PHATfiber Giveaway - My Own Handspun & More

Hi again,

Somehow I missed that Jessie posted my giveaway skein of handspun on the PHATfiber blog. Just visit my store at www.BitsyKnits.etsy.com, take a look at the stuff (just put up LOTS of yarns and fiber) and add a comment to the PHATfiber blog post found here:

http://phatfiber.blogspot.com/2010/03/bitsy-knits-and-giveaway.html

That will enter you to win a skein on my own handspun in custom carded colorway South Sea Isles, a lucious blend of Romney, Mohair and Alpaca.

Don't forget, all purchases from the shop are eligible to win the March PHATfiber Superbox. Just make sure to list your purchase at the Ravelry superbox discussion board found here:

http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/phat-fiber-sampler-box/1050217/1-25#2

AND IF THAT ISN'T ENOUGH...

A lucky few PHATfiber boxes in February and March contained a special "GET IT FREE" card that gets you a skein of yarn, braid or bag of fiber free with a minimum purchase from the shop. Check your boxes carefully and don't let this offer slip by.

March PHATfiber & Swap Thank You

My March PHATfiber colorway is a BitsyKnits favorite, South Sea Isles. Available in 15 different yarns and fibers, the subtle blendings of blues and greens are great with most colorings. For something different, try a smooth yarn like Squash! or Squoosh! Merino trimmed with one of the loopy, lumpy boucles as an accent. One skein of Squash or Bitsy's Sock is perfect for a Baby Surprise Jacket for those new spring arrivals. Keep your eyes open for the jumbo skein of handspun that I've sent off to PHATfiber headquarters, I expect it will end up as some sort of giveaway or contest. Also keep your eyes open for special "Get it FREE" cards that will be included with some lucky PHATfiber boxes. Recipients are entitled to receive a free skein of yarn or bag of fiber with minimum purchase.

As for me, I've recently had a lovely stash enhancement. My wonderful Amazing Lace Swap partner, GuapaM sent me this incredible package from Germany and I'm finally getting a chance to photo it. She included an amazing assortment (the chocolate is missing, its already been 'used'). Yarns (all lace weight) include a HUGE skein from Estonia in teals, a so soft magenta skein from Finland and the wonderfully colorful zauberwool crazy ball in lace weight. Also in the box was the hand sewn project bag in the middle with patchwork, a zipper pocket and my name embroidered on cute little sheep. GuapaM and I have had a wonderful time getting to know each other over the past weeks and found that we have quite a bit in common in addition to our love of knitting.

Thanks so much Simone, I love it all