photo: me shawl: Shetland
Triangle by Evelyn Clark,
knit in Tess Designer Yarns'
Cascade Silk
We hear it's
spring...
Though in many
parts of North America, we're not
seeing so much spring as surprise
snowstorms.
But it's okay.
Because spring IS coming, and for
Knitty readers [that'd be you],
it's here now! The best time to
start warmer-weather knitting is
before it actually arrives. This
issue, we've got lots for you to
play around with. Short sleeves,
no sleeves and everything in between.
Layer-lovely lace and all-season
socks.
There's something
else that's new this issue: we've
overhauled our Library once
again, and this time, we've gone
all visual. Yes, there are finally thumbnail
pictures for each pattern in our
Library. More than 8 years'
worth of yummy knitting resides
there, and now you can see every
pattern before you click.
In reworking
the Library, even I discovered
patterns I'd forgotten we'd published.
There is so much good stuff in
there, and I hope you'll take some
time to poke through.
A
little click means a lot!
People ask me,
"what's the best way I can support
Knitty?" Actually, it's quite simple
-- click
on a Knitty ad when you're
browsing for something new, and
remember to come back and click
on the ad again when you're ready
to buy! Our Advertisers
see those clicks and it helps them
see that Knitty readers are also
their customers. This is good for
all of us, and helps to keep Knitty
free for you!
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What shows
are you going got this year?
It must be spring because every
spinner I know is talking about
travel. We’re ready
to get out and gab, sit and spin
in other locales with other and
greater number of spinners. Basically
run away from home and play. It’s
these breaks from home and hearth
that give us fresh perspective,
a little learning and new fiber
to spin with.
I’m not going far physically
this spring and summer and I don’t
get to run away from home, but
I’ll still get a fresh perspective.
I have an outstanding local spinning
store that’s bringing in
Deb Menz, Ann Field, Jacey Boggs
and others. I’ve signed up
for almost every class offered.
My head may explode with all of
the information. I’ll travel
to local fiber shows in Michigan
and Ohio, so my fiber stash will
stay mighty, and I may have a new
wheel on order.
My family
and I are loading up a small
RV and hitting the road for a
couple of weeks in the summer
and pointing it toward New England,
so I’ll be meeting new spinners
and old friends.
Do you
read the
Knittyblog? Did you
know that every Tuesday is dedicated
to Spinning?
I was so inspired by Deb Robson’s
Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook and
her Rare Breeds DVD that I’m
going to be spinning fibers with
the help of both of those teaching
aids for the next few weeks. There
might be prizes, too. Come by and
see!
Also keep your eye out for a Knittyspin
group soon to start on Ravelry.
About time, right?
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. Cozy sweatshirts,
long-sleeved tees, and much more!
Show your spinning pride and
your love for Knittyspin!
