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Inventing new seasons
Not really. Fall makes a knitter's heart beat faster, and as readers, we've seen that you can't get enough. So we made more. Starting with this issue, fall begins in July. Because how can you have a fall sweater ready to wear if you don't start a little ahead of the season? So welcome to First Fall. We think First Fall is about transition. Knitting for cool nights now and the cooler days to come. It's about having a choice of light layers to wear, so that you're comfortable, whether you're in an over-air-conditioned office or sitting in an Adirondack chair beside a lake, enjoying the breeze. There are also some lovely little delights to knit now, so you can get a jump on your holiday projects. By the time our next issue -- Deep Fall -- comes out in October, you'll be in the thick of chilly weather, ready for some heavy-duty coziness, and that's what you'll get.
Congratulations to the winners of our Spring+Summer contests. The list of prizes and winners [who have already been contacted] is here. You didn't win? That's okay. We've got lots of contests around here!
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Endless Summer I love this time of year -- summer stretching into the early fall; it’s fiber paradise time. There are still plenty of fiber shows and retreats on the schedule. These end-of-season shows come with a peaceful mood. Gone is the feeling of wanting to do/buy/spin everything. The fiber world is in a lower gear, there’s lots of chatting and hanging out. There is still plenty of outdoor time to have friends over and spin outside, plenty of time for washing fleeces and dyeing fiber. Enjoy your time in the sun. This first fall Knittyspin has patterns and techniques to try for early fall: a chunky, thick-and-thin vest by Amy King, a fabulous funky scarf by Myrrhia Resneck, a first handspun yarn project by Jodie Lucas, a "just a little bit of handspun" on a cool convertible sweater by Becky Herrick. The Knittyspin Glossary is all about Navajo plying this time Don’t forget to checkout the newly revamped Knittyblog – Tuesday is always about spinning.
If you have an idea for a project or article for Knittyspin write me. Knittyspin submission guidelines are here. If you have fiber, spindles, books, or other spinny products or tools that you'd like us to review, you'll find information how how to get your products in to the hands of our reviewers here. I love to talk about it all. Have you seen the Knittyspin shwag? Check out the Knittyspin gear. Cool tees, totes, accessories and much more! Show your spinning pride and your love for Knittyspin!
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