A few months ago, Stitchcraft Marketing contacted me to see if I would be interested in trying some beautiful organic cotton yarn from Appalachian Baby Design. The company is located in West Virginia, in the Appalachians, and in creating children’s designs out of organic yarns from small-scale U.S. sustainable family-owned cotton farms, sheep ranches and family-owned mills. Appalachian… Continue reading Knit Me: Appalachian Baby Organic Cotton Yarn
Last week Stitchcraft Marketing contacted me and asked if I’d be interested in beta-testing it’s newest offering: Magic Wand for Social Media. In exchange for my feedback during the beta phase, I was provided the course free of charge. Magic Wand is a course for craft business owners to help them improve their media presence. … Continue reading Review: Stitchcraft Marketing’s Magic Wand for Social Media
Not long ago, Stitchcraft Marketing contacted me to see if I would be interested in trying something a bit outside of my comfort zone: jewelry making. A few years ago I bought some beautiful beads on a trip to the national parks, and I’ve always wanted to turn them into something. So I was eager to try my… Continue reading Solid Oak Inc, Shambala Bracelet Kit
When Stitchcraft Marketing contacted me and offered me a choice of accessories from Lazadas, I opted to try the Multi-Purpose Project Caddy. Lazadas is an Israeli company, started by a knitter who wasn’t happy with the tools she was finding. So she set out to design her own. The Multi-Purpose Project Caddy functions both as… Continue reading Review: Lazadas Multi-Purpose Project Caddy
Welcome to episode 181! This week was super busy so not as much knitting and spinning as I would have liked. I’m not quite going to make any more finishes for April is WIP month, but I’ve done some good work and should finish some things soon. So lots chat about current and upcoming knits,… Continue reading Episode 181: Close, but not quite.
About a month ago, Stitchcraft Marketing contacted me to see if I would be interested in trying some South African yarn, Vinni’s Colours Bambi, from Be Sweet Yarns. I knew I had a baby gift to knit, and was excited to try a new to me yarn. Vinni’s Colours is owned by Vinni Nielsen, a Denmark native… Continue reading Knit Me: Be Sweet Yarns, Vinni’s Colours
Before Christmas, Stitchcraft Marketing contacted me to see if I would be interested in trying some bulky yarn, Sweets Chunky, from Delicious Yarns. At that time the temperatures hovered around zero and a squishy, thick hat sounded fabulous. Sweets Chunky is a 100% superwash merino base and comes in 105 yard skeins. I selected 2 skeins of the… Continue reading Knit Me: Delicious Yarns, Sweets Chunky
Welcome to episode 168! This one was delayed because our internet has been down. I did get lots of knitting and spinning done though! Also I announce the creation of a Ravellenic Games team, Team CKT. Please come and join us! Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can also find me on Ravelry… Continue reading Episode 168: No Internet!
Recently Stitchcraft Marketing contacted me to see if I would be interested in trying the newest offering from Bijou Basin Ranch, Himalayan Summit. Himalayan Summit is a luxurious addition to their line. It comes in 325 yard/100 gram skeins and is an oh so soft mix of 50% Tibetan Yak and 50% Superfine Merino. I have knit… Continue reading Knit Me: Bijou Basin Himalayan Summit
Welcome to episode 164! I didn’t get a ton of knitting done this week, but I have a few things to show you. I wish you and your loved ones happy holidays! I’ll see you next week, before the new year, with Liz as a guest. Please come and join the Ravelry group. You can… Continue reading Episode 164: Happy Holidays!
