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Any reason to celebrate
We just celebrated our Seventh
Anniversary issue in fall, and now again with
the celebrating? Because this issue of Knitty is our 30th. Which made me think...30. Hrm. Could we get 30 prizes to give away? Jillian made it happen, contacting a whole bunch of great companies, and man, were they generous. We're talking about more than $2500 in prizes! And this time, there will be 30 winners...so the love can be spread around as much as possible! Entering this contest couldn't be easier: just make sure you're on our e-mail list. If you're on the list, you're eligible to win! Everything you need to know about prizes, contest rules and all that, you'll find here.
Knitting? Are you kidding? We're knitting up a storm here, and we hope you have a blast with the extra-big winter assortment of patterns we've chosen for you this time. Not a spinner? Don't skip the Knittyspin patterns! Every one includes substitution suggestions for commercially available yarn, so if you want to knit it, you don't need to touch a wheel or spindle if that's not your thing.
This is the point in the editorial page where I thank, with much appreciation and gratitude, our advertisers for their continued support. I think it can never be said too often: the reason Knitty comes to you for free is because of the support of our advertisers. So if you need something one of them offers for sale, we'd love it if you'd click through their Knitty ad on the way to pick it out. Even if you're just browsing, clicking around an advertiser's site is a great idea, because it introduces you to their products, and it lets them know that Knitty readers are interested in what they have to offer. And do read their ads...many of our advertisers have special offers just for Knitty readers, and we wouldn't want you to miss out!
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We love contests! It's time to announce the winner of our first every Knittyspin contest. Hooray! To celebrate our friend Amy King’s fantastic book, Spin Control: Techniques for Spinning the Yarn You Want (Interweave Press, 2009), as well as her all-around talent as a spinner, dyer and teacher, we cooked up a design contest featuring Spunky Eclectic fiber. We had a great response, with lots of beautifully spun and designed patterns. It was hard for all of us to choose. Thanks to everyone who entered the contest! Our first place winner is Kristy Howell. Our second place winner: Heather Zoppetti Congratulations to all of our contest winners! Thanks to Interweave Press and Amy King for providing contest prizes.
Winter is the time I like to really kick
out some yardage with my spinning.
I spin all year round, every day, but the winter is when
I seem to get the most accomplished. Maybe I can sit still
longer in the winter, focus better. Life seems to slow down
in the winter. Tell me: what you do to get your spinning done?
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!
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