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And The Winner Is …

Apr 13th, 2012
by SandAndSkyCreations.
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… comment poster #7, Linda Daley!  Congrats on winning the advance copy of the pattern.  I hope that you enjoy knitting it!

And a huge thank you to all of you lovely comment posters.  I love hearing your spring plans, dreams, and routines.  You’ve got me all inspired!

My hat pattern will be released on Monday and for all of you who commented, I’d love to send you a Ravelry coupon for 50% off the pattern price.  I don’t want to be spammy though (’cause spam is SO NOT COOL!), so if you’re interested in receiving the coupon code, leave a comment below with your Ravelry name or you can use the contact form to email me and let me know you’re interested.

Also, be sure to stay tuned to my blog over the next week as I will have another awesome giveaway happening.

Want a hint now?

I know you do but you’ll need to wait until early next week for the knitty gritty.  :-)

Happy knitting everyone and happy spring!

 

 

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Printemps (Taller Version)

Apr 7th, 2012
by SandAndSkyCreations.
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As I mentioned in my post on April 4th, I’ve been hard at work creating a fun new spring hat pattern.  The hat pattern is written for two different lengths and since the 4th’s post featured pictures of the shorter version, I though that I would share a couple of picture of the taller version.

In the taller version of the pattern, the leaves on the crown are much more prominent.  It makes me day dream of birch trees in all their splendor and glory.

Be sure to leave a comment on this April 4th’s post to enter the giveaway to win an advance copy of the pattern.

Until then, happy knitting, spinning and crafting!

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Printemps Sneak Peek And A Giveaway

Apr 4th, 2012
by SandAndSkyCreations.
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Spring has sprung but the weather here is still cool so I’ve been working on a new hat pattern to keep the spring chill at bay.

Printemps features a traditional stranded colorwork rabbit pattern (one of the surest signs of spring around here) mixed with a budding foliage crown.   It is worked in two colors of your favorite fingering weight yarn on 3 mm needles and the pattern includes two length options.

The pattern has just finished being test knit and is being prettied up for release on April 16th.  So to celebrate Spring and a fresh new hat pattern, I will be giving away a copy of Printemps to one lucky blog commenter 3 DAYS EARLY.  Yay!

The winner will be the very first person to check out the finished pattern!

To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post on your absolute favorite way to ring in spring.  The winner will be drawn using random.org on April 13th.

Happy knitting everyone and happy Spring!

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Rainbow Brite Handspun

Mar 30th, 2012
by SandAndSkyCreations.
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More new handspun to show off!

I don’t know what this yarn wants to be yet but it is so bouncy, soft, and squishy that I’ll have to think of something really good.  I’m kind of leaning toward a pair of thrummed mittens with white thrums for next winter.   Only time will tell :-)

 

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Abstract Slouchie

Mar 29th, 2012
by SandAndSkyCreations.
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March has been a busy month but I’ve still managed to get in quite a bit of spinning (the March recap post to come shortly).  My absolute favorite handspun this year to date is 4oz of Corriedale in “Abstract” colorway by Spunky Eclectic (pictured below).

I love the earthy browns, tans, and greys in this fiber and, while spinning it, I knew it wanted to be something extra special.  But what?  I thought about mittens, it would make incredible mittens, but no, it didn’t really speak of mittens.  Not a cowl or scarf either.  This yarn wanted to be a hat …  a slouchie hat. So I set to work as soon as it was dry and made an simple slouchie to show off the incredible colors.

Enter the Abstract Slouchie (pictured at the top).  Very simple shaping with a rolled brim, this hat is the perfect showcase project for special handspun yarn.

Handspun + Simple Slouchie = LOVE

Paired with my favorite pair of BIG sunglasses, I feel like a rockstar wearing my new hat.  And I can feel more of these hats coming in the future!  I’m thinking that I have a new favorite project for 4 0z. of handspun or single skeins of yarn.

What are your favorite one skein projects?  What do you keep coming back to again and again?  I’d love to hear!

 

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Fiber-palooza!

Mar 27th, 2012
by SandAndSkyCreations.
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I had the amazing luck this year to be the winner of Greenwood Fiberworks grand prize drawing of $150 worth of hand dyed fiber. Can you guess how over-the-moon excited I was? VERY!

For any of you who haven’t discovered the pleasures of Carolyn’s delightful fiber and yarn, I highly recommend you check her out. I know you won’t be disappointed. She has a beautiful range of colorways and fibers to pick from.

Now its time to show off my new fiber!

The first fiber I chose, pictured above, is 8oz. of her BFL in the “Shades of Burgundy” colorway which my youngest daughter has staked claim on for herself.  She insists that I need to make something for her from this lovely fiber.

A Ton Of Yummy Fiber

The next fiber pictured is 8oz. of “Calypso” in BFL. This is one of my all time favorite colorways.

A Ton Of Yummy Fiber

Next is 8oz. of “Copper Hills” in Merino. The colors make me think of fall leaves and beautiful autumn skies.

A Ton Of Yummy Fiber

And last, but certainly not least, is 12oz of “Tribe” in Polwarth. I love the deep blues and greens in this colorway.

I want to say a huge, heartfelt thank you to Carolyn for giving away such an exciting and very generous prize. It is greatly appreciated and this treasure trove of fiber should keep me spinning and knitting for a while!

On the design front, be sure to stay tuned to my blog over the next week or so as I have a brand new knitting pattern coming out. I’ll be posting spoiler pics and will be giving away a free copy of the pattern to one luck blog commenter!

Happy knitting and spinning all!

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Equinox 2012

Mar 25th, 2012
by SandAndSkyCreations.
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Spring has sprung and hoopers are hitting their back yards and parks and are sharing their amazing videos!

I came across this video on Hoop City today by Takota Rain and wanted to share it with you all. I love this gal’s style. She is so smooth and makes hooping look effortless! She makes me want to grab my hoop for a second time today and spin!

What about you? Are you up for some hooping today?

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Hoop Crush

Mar 24th, 2012
by SandAndSkyCreations.
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I really enjoy finding new and awesome hoopers on the net and I love videos that get me all reved up and want to try new things.

I stumbled upon Micharadan just recently and I have devoured his videos.  His hooping style is inspiring and his sometimes quirkyvideos (see this snow hooping vid) make me laugh.

Be sure to pay extra attention to the video around 2:30 where he flicks the hoop into the air with his foot, somersaults, stands and then slips into the hoop for some waist hooping.

How flipping amazing is that!  Can anyone say “hoop crush”?  

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Paper Lions Sneak Peek

Mar 19th, 2012
by SandAndSkyCreations.
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Paper Lions are in the process of recording a new album and shared one of their new songs,”Pull Me In”, on YouTube this week. Really loving the song and wanted to share their talent along for all of you to enjoy on this sunny Monday afternoon.

For you crochet fiends out there be sure to pay attention at around 1:13 … David uses a granny square afghan to mute the drums. Made my smile super big :-)

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And The Winner Is …

Mar 18th, 2012
by SandAndSkyCreations.
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Photo credit:  Confetti Gutter by Kevin H. on Flickr

… post #9, Weird!  Congrats on winning a copy of my ebook, Mirror, Mirror.   I hope that you enjoy knitting from my patterns :-)

I’ve decided to make the giveaway a little bit sweeter.  I’ve used random.org to select 3 others to receive a free pattern of their choice.  And the winners are:

  • Post #11, Rosa Suarez
  • Post #4, Christine
  • Post #14, Tracey

I will be emailing each of your shortly with directions on how to redeem your prizes.  And a  huge thank you to all of you who partictipated and  for the thoughtful birthday wishes. You all were the icing on my bloggy birthday cake.  he he he.

Happy crafting all!

 

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