We have winners! Once again, I put my faith in the random number generator, and it chose Heather and Caroline as our winners! Thanks to everyone who entered — it’s nice to see so much excitement about this beautiful book.
One more giveaway to come in Fair Isle February. Here’s a hint. Keep an eye out this week for more details …
Will we see you at the “Brave New Knits” trunk show on Wednesday night? Remember, we’re open late, until 8 p.m., so please join us!
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Let’s take a quick break from Fair Isle February to talk about something else exciting that’s coming up at Knit and Stitch: The “Brave New Knits” book signing and trunk show! On Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 4:30 to 8 p.m., we’ll welcome author Julie Turjoman, who will bring samples of the gorgeous designs featured in her book. It’s a great chance to talk about knitting with someone who has her pulse on what’s going on in the world of fiber. The book features more than two dozen patterns, along with profiles of some of the biggest names in this new wave of knitting. Kat Coyle, Jared Flood, Stefanie Japel and Jordana Paige all make an appearance in this book, and the patterns cover just about every kind of knitted garment or accessory you can think of. (To see all of the patterns in the book, visit the “Brave New Knits” page on Ravelry. Or read my first post on the trunk show for some more info.) Jared Flood also took the photographs in the book, so you know they’re just spectacular.
As if it wasn’t good enough that we’re hosting such a great show, here’s more good news: Julie’s publisher was kind enough to give us TWO copies of the book to give away in advance of the trunk show. Let’s make this super-easy — all you have to do is comment on this blog post by Sunday, Feb. 20 at noon. (Make sure you include your e-mail address or Ravelry ID!) I will randomly choose two winners to win the books. Easy as pie. Then come get Julie to sign your book on Wednesday, pick up some yarn and get knitting!
If you’d like to reserve a copy of “Brave New Knits” to pick up at the trunk show, please call the shop at (301) 652-8688 or e-mail us at info@knitandstitch.com. (Don’t worry, if you win the giveaway, we won’t hold you to the pre-order!)
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I guess I’m biased since I am writing a knitting blog as we speak, but I think the online knitting community is pretty darn great. The ease of publishing and selling designs online has led to an explosion in online designers, which is a boon for those of us who like lots of choices. Chances are, if there’s a design in your head, you can find a designer who’s already taken the trouble to write a pattern. (And if not, you can use the amazing resources online to write the pattern yourself.) Ravelry makes it incredibly easy to find new patterns, and to get tons of feedback from other knitters who’ve tackled them. And knitting blogs are a chance to “knit along” with other crafters, even ones you’ve never met. Even if you don’t know anyone “in real life” who wants to talk about SSKs at 11 p.m., there’s always somewhere online where someone is talking about knitting.
© 2009 Jared Flood
All of that is the premise for a wonderful book — “Brave New Knits,” by Julie Turjoman. In it, Julie profiles some of the top knit-bloggers on the scene today: Norah Gaughan, Wendy Bernard, Shannon Okey, Connie Chang Chinchio, Hilary Smith Callis. She asks them about their inspirations, their processes and their designs, and then gives us more than two dozen
© 2009 Jared Flood
patterns on top of it! And the whole book is gorgeously photographed by another knit-blogging and design superstar, Jared Flood of Brooklyn Tweed. The patterns range from beautiful accessories to stunning larger pieces, like Jennifer Hagan’s Global Cable Coat, at right. I think Jared’s Woodsmoke Scarf might be at the top of my list (see left). Isn’t it amazing?
And while these photographs are lovely, wouldn’t you rather see these designs in person? Lucky for us, Julie will visit Knit and Stitch on Wednesday, Feb. 23, bringing along samples of many of the wonderful designs featured in the book. She’ll sign copies of the book, chat about the wonderful designers she profiles and just talk knitting! Sounds like a pretty good evening. She’ll join us from 4:30 to 8 p.m. — we’ll be staying open late so you can chat with Julie and browse for yarn to knit patterns in the book. (We’ll provide a list of good substitutes, since we don’t carry every yarn recommended in the book.)
Stay tuned for more details as the event approaches — we’ll even give away a copy of the book in the weeks leading up to the event. Mark your calendar, and we’ll see you on the 23rd.
• “Brave New Knits” trunk show and signing with author Julie Turjoman, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 4:30 to 8 p.m., Knit and Stitch, Bethesda, Md.
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