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February 4, 2011
My New Yarn Line, Coming May 2011!
I'm thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of my new yarn line with Caron International, Stitch.Rock.Love! The first yarn in the line, Sheep(ish)--a wool blend--will hit stores and online in May. I'm so excited!I've spent the last 8 months, working on fiber content, hand-picking each of the 21 colors, and designing garments for the launch (stay tuned in upcoming months for loads of free
January 18, 2011
LIVE...from VK Live!
This week, I'm headed off to the very first, Vogue Knitting Live conference. I'm really looking forward to it, especially because it's the first time ever that I'll be taking (not teaching) formal knitting classes. I can't wait! I've been wanting to soak up some knowledge from the brilliant, knitting master, Mari Lynn Patrick for years. Now's my chance, in one of her advanced design courses! I'll
January 10, 2011
Movie Monday: Greenberg
Greenberg serves up a plate of depression with a side of comedy and knitwear chaser. Here are a few shots of my fave part of the movie: the sweaters!Greta Gerwig as "Florence", wearing a comfy, Aran JacketBen Still as "Greenberg", wearing a Cabled Pullover "Florence" in a chunky, Bobbled CardiRecommended Knitting:Arusha Jacket, by Margret Wilson for NaturallyCaron.comIquitos Cable Sweater, by
January 5, 2011
Haiku Movie Reviews on Smells Like Screen Spirit!
Once upon a time, my husband (founder of Smells Like Screen Spirit) asked me if I wanted to write any movie reviews of his website. Then, my eye started to twitch at the thought of yet another project to delve into, that would require me to meet even more deadlines than I already have. I told him that the only commitment to movie reviewing I was willing to make, was at haiku length. And so it
Haiku Movie Reviews on Smells Like Teen Spirit!
Once upon a time, my husband (founder of Smells Like Screen Spirit) asked me if I wanted to write any movie reviews of his website. Then, my eye started to twitch at the thought of yet another project to delve into, that would require me to meet even more deadlines than I already have. I told him that the only commitment to movie reviewing I was willing to make, was at haiku length. And so it
January 3, 2011
Baby Blueprint Crochet!
I've said it before, I'll say it again; Robyn Chachula is one of the most talented crochet designers in the industry. Her sense of accessible, yet modern fashion mixed with architectural structure is truly impressive. As a dive-right-in-and-wing-it designer myself, I'm fascinated by (and a bit jealous of) her ability to map out ahead of time, the most tedious aspects of a pattern and thereby
December 31, 2010
Knitty Gritty Pattern: Stefanie Japel's Better Sweater
Looking for Stefanie Japel's awesome, Better Sweater pattern, as seen on Knitty Gritty? Well, search no longer! Stefanie's put it up for free on Ravelry. Hooray! Get it now, here.Knit on!,Vickie
December 30, 2010
New Pattern:Crocheted Black-Eyed Pea Ornament
Crochet, Southern-style: an amigurumi Black-Eyed Pea for New Year's good luck. Read more about it and get the pattern over at LarkCrafts.com!Happy (almost) New Years!Stitch.Rock.Love,Vickie
December 27, 2010
Movie Monday: Sylvia
Since a collection of Sylvia Plath's poems is one of the only books of poetry I own, I was really interested in watching the biopic of her life. Dark, both visually and topically, Sylvia, used knitwear to illustrate yet another layer of the color of one poet's perpetual despair.Gwyneth Paltrow as "Sylvia", wearing a Garter Stitch ScarfSylvia's "daughter", wearing a Raglan Sleeve CardiganAran Knit
December 24, 2010
Happy Holidays!
From my family to yours, wishing you a holiday filled with peace, love and creativity.Merry Christmas!xo,Vickie, Dave, Tanner, Tristan & Clover
