New Sock Yarn!

July 2nd, 2009

If you haven’t ordered from Black Trillium Fibre Studio,  you need to stop by and peruse her hand dyed yarns!

new sock yarn

new sock yarn

To the left is pictured 2 colorways I just got in the mail yesterday!  I wish I could get a better picture, they are fantastic!

In the back is Tank Grrl, fushia and black.  It is 60% Superwash Merino, 30% Bamboo and 10% nylon.  SO soft and the colors will make incredible socks.

In the front is a new colorway of hers, Cassie, named after my daughter. I had been looking for a while for yarn that is dyed pink and brown.  Those colors seem to be the new rage for girls and my daughter, like most girls her age, LOVE those colors together.  After seeing Tank Grrl, I convo’ed Melanie on etsy and asked if she did that color combination.  After chatting back and forth for a little bit she custom dyed the yarn!  Cassie is 75% Superwash BFL Wool and 25% Nylon.  The colors are just to “dye” for! excuse the pun! ;)

I haven’t told Cassie that she has a new yarn colorway named after her.  I am going to wait until the socks are complete.

Now comes the decision making… Knit or crochet… what pattern?  Decisions, decisions!

BLF/Nylon - Colorway, CassieThe Tag

Why I Love CGOA

June 22nd, 2009

CGOA LogoFor those of you who havent heard of CGOA, it is the Crochet Guild of America. I have been a member since 2002 and in the last 7 years, I have gained more than I can possibly say.  I thought I would list a few reasons why I love the guild.

1) I have been able to attend 3 conferences to teach and meet many crocheters both new and experience, and many professionals.

2) I have been given the oportunity to meet with publishers to pitch my ideas and and have gotten many lucrative contracts because of that.

3) I have gotten to meet many crocheters ON LINE through the Yahoo group for members and have learned from them about new ideas, yarns, stitches and so much more about our industry.

4) I have learned so much through being a mentor to associate professional members. (Hi Andee and Patricia!)

5) The Camraderie is just amazing.

6) All crocheters are accepted from the person who loves to just be a crocheter, to the charity crocheter, to the Professional crocheter, to the kids and tweens and teens.  No matter the skill level, no matter what.

7)  When I need help with something crochet related… all I need to do is ask!

8) All of my favorite designers are members!

9) We have an awesome board that is listening to our ideas and bringing them to fruition as quickly as possible.

10) CGOA is all about promoting and furthering the art of crochet.

If you would like to check out CGOA, visit the website.  There are lots of perks and I know that the board is working on a whole lot more for us in the future!

Beach Bum Bracelet

June 22nd, 2009

This is actually a gift for a girlfriend, but I had to share!

Sara's Bracelet

The Rope is crocheted with beads.  She loves dolphins so that is the charm in the middle…

I think it turned out pretty well!

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