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.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
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
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
For Scottie with Love
On February 17, 2010, Scottie lost his valiant battle with cancer. He fought hard until the end and we'll always remember the love that he shared with everyone he met and the joy that he brought to our lives.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Lets Get Ready To Scrumble!
2010 Ravelympics have begun.
As I type, the Canadian National Anthem is being sung and its time to get to work. I've been training hard for the winter Ravelympics, collecting more than 40 yarns, weighing in at over 15 pounds. It remains to be seen what the final project will - what I do know is tat it will be my own brand of freestyle. I'm looking forward to hitting the bumps.
As I type, the Canadian National Anthem is being sung and its time to get to work. I've been training hard for the winter Ravelympics, collecting more than 40 yarns, weighing in at over 15 pounds. It remains to be seen what the final project will - what I do know is tat it will be my own brand of freestyle. I'm looking forward to hitting the bumps.
3, 2, 1, GO! Proud member of Team Phatfiber - Partial to the Sparkle
Thursday, January 14, 2010
'Bout time I posted something!!!
Well, its been an exciting time for me since my last post... Major car accident, replacement car stolen, poor little puppy had another surgery and more :(
In keeping with my positive attitude, I'm excited to announce that I've become a PHATfiber contributor beginning January 2010. My samples have been sent in a special new colorway and I'll be putting the fiber and yarn in the shop to coincide with the box going on sale.
For those of you that aren't familiar, check out PHATfiber.com for more info. Its a great way to check out indie dyers from around the country and I'm really happy to have joined the team.
Here is a sneak peek at my first contribution. I'll tell you all about it when the box is revealed. That's all for now, gotta run & open the 60 pound box of beautiful rovings that just arrived for painting.
2010 is gonna be a GREAT year!
In keeping with my positive attitude, I'm excited to announce that I've become a PHATfiber contributor beginning January 2010. My samples have been sent in a special new colorway and I'll be putting the fiber and yarn in the shop to coincide with the box going on sale.
For those of you that aren't familiar, check out PHATfiber.com for more info. Its a great way to check out indie dyers from around the country and I'm really happy to have joined the team.
Here is a sneak peek at my first contribution. I'll tell you all about it when the box is revealed. That's all for now, gotta run & open the 60 pound box of beautiful rovings that just arrived for painting.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Off and Running - to the Fingerlakes
Well, here we go. Just got the call that we've got a last minute spot at the Fingerlakes Fiber Arts Festival in Hemlock, NY. Melissa (Stranded in Oz) and I are doing the last minute scramble and heading up north to fit in 1 more fest. What could be better than a weekend filled with sheepy goodness :)
If you can't make it that far north, we're sure to be in your area in the next few weeks - the remainder of the fall fiber festival schedule is:
9/24-25 Knitter's Day Out (near Harrisburg, PA)
10/3-4 Vermont Sheep & Wool
10/24-25 Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival, Berryville, VA
Links to these fests and more can be found at www.BitsyKnits.com. Come on down & have a look, fondle the fibers and take home some goodies.
See you at the fests, Bitsy
If you can't make it that far north, we're sure to be in your area in the next few weeks - the remainder of the fall fiber festival schedule is:
9/24-25 Knitter's Day Out (near Harrisburg, PA)
10/3-4 Vermont Sheep & Wool
10/24-25 Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival, Berryville, VA
Links to these fests and more can be found at www.BitsyKnits.com. Come on down & have a look, fondle the fibers and take home some goodies.
See you at the fests, Bitsy
Friday, January 2, 2009
The Holidays are FINALLY Over!
I hope that everyone out there had a wonderful holiday. I was a little crazed before the holidays and I'm just getting back to normal so I thought I'd post some goodies...
These are just some of the cookies that I baked for my son's Scout Troop Holiday Party. The party ended up being postponed due to weather so I actually ended up baking 2 batches, a total of around 200 cookies PLUS 200 cupcakes, all decorated as well. I'm planning to take a rest before I do any more baking!
While I was working away on presents, I was suddenly struck with the desire to knit a Sock Monkey for my cousin's baby daughter. I though that this would be an easy project, I'd Google knitted sock monkey and come up with a bunch of patterns, select one and knit away. What I found was that there aren't alot of patterns for handknit Sock Monkeys, not on Google or on Ravelry so since I had already committed in my mind to make the present, I chose to design my own.
Sock Monkies in Love
My Ultimate Handknit Sock Monkey pattern will be available in my Etsy shop and on Ravelry shortly. Once I started, I just couldn't stop! My goal was to design a monkey that was the same size as ones sewn from socks. The finished monkeys measure approximately 21" tall and closely resemble the classic monkeys of old. After I had knit the first one in traditional sock monkey colors, I decided that a little girl needed a pastel girl monkey and so I knit the second in my handpainted Bitsy's Sock yarn accented with kettle dyed solids to match. I'm so pleased with the way they turned out, I especially love the handpaint monkey. Kits will also be available with Bitsy's Sock yarn and special limited edition kettle dyed coordinates.
Along with many other handmade gifts, I also knit a pair of ruffled, fingerless gloves for my dear friend Wanda. She had seen a glove that I was playing with and simply had to have a pair. After several attempts, I am pleased with the final effort and will also be offering this pattern in the near future.
Wanda's Ruffled Fingerless Gloves
Wanda's gloves were knit in a handspun 3 ply sport weight yarn, a handdyed blend of wool, mohair and angora. The pattern is suitable for any sport to light worsted yarn.
Well, that's all for now. I'm off to work on my current spinning project, a lace weight Blue Faced Leicester yarn from handpainted fiber that I purchased at MDS&W last year. I'll post some pictures next time.
Thanks for reading, Bitsy
These are just some of the cookies that I baked for my son's Scout Troop Holiday Party. The party ended up being postponed due to weather so I actually ended up baking 2 batches, a total of around 200 cookies PLUS 200 cupcakes, all decorated as well. I'm planning to take a rest before I do any more baking!
While I was working away on presents, I was suddenly struck with the desire to knit a Sock Monkey for my cousin's baby daughter. I though that this would be an easy project, I'd Google knitted sock monkey and come up with a bunch of patterns, select one and knit away. What I found was that there aren't alot of patterns for handknit Sock Monkeys, not on Google or on Ravelry so since I had already committed in my mind to make the present, I chose to design my own.
Sock Monkies in LoveMy Ultimate Handknit Sock Monkey pattern will be available in my Etsy shop and on Ravelry shortly. Once I started, I just couldn't stop! My goal was to design a monkey that was the same size as ones sewn from socks. The finished monkeys measure approximately 21" tall and closely resemble the classic monkeys of old. After I had knit the first one in traditional sock monkey colors, I decided that a little girl needed a pastel girl monkey and so I knit the second in my handpainted Bitsy's Sock yarn accented with kettle dyed solids to match. I'm so pleased with the way they turned out, I especially love the handpaint monkey. Kits will also be available with Bitsy's Sock yarn and special limited edition kettle dyed coordinates.
Along with many other handmade gifts, I also knit a pair of ruffled, fingerless gloves for my dear friend Wanda. She had seen a glove that I was playing with and simply had to have a pair. After several attempts, I am pleased with the final effort and will also be offering this pattern in the near future.
Wanda's Ruffled Fingerless GlovesWanda's gloves were knit in a handspun 3 ply sport weight yarn, a handdyed blend of wool, mohair and angora. The pattern is suitable for any sport to light worsted yarn.
Well, that's all for now. I'm off to work on my current spinning project, a lace weight Blue Faced Leicester yarn from handpainted fiber that I purchased at MDS&W last year. I'll post some pictures next time.
Thanks for reading, Bitsy
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