Understory Cowl KAL - Earn Free Patterns!

Earlier this month I mentioned that I will be hosting a knitalong with The Wool Dispensary for my Understory Cowl pattern this April.

If you haven't already knit with Wool Dispensary yarns, I recommend you give Imperial Poison a try. But, of course, you're welcome to join in the KAL fun using whatever you've got in your stash!

And, in the name of fun, I've decided to award those who participate in the KAL with free patterns from my Ravelry store.

Stipulations: You must complete the Understory Cowl, upload photos to Ravelry, and post them in this thread by end of day (your timezone) April 30th to qualify. Everyone who submits a completed project to the thread by this time will be given a discount code for one free pattern of your choice from my Ravelry store.

To spice things up, I'll also be giving away 3 copies of my Hot Child in the City pattern collection. These will be chosen by random from the project submissions at the end of the KAL.

**Note:** Those participants using Imperial Poison (or other TWD yarns for the project will be entered into the Hot Child giveaway twice - once for completing the Understory Cowl, and once for your support of TWD).

Good luck and I hope you'll join in on the fun!

Update: Roscoe Village Hat KAL

I have a few lovely FOs to share with you from the Roscoe Village Hat KAL:

by crazyl FlickrThe first is from Lauren (crazyl on Ravelry), who used Malabrigo Rios in Azules. Gorgeous!! Lauren also recently knit another one of my patterns - the popular Rasta Neckwarmer.

by mercourier The second Roscoe Village Hat FO was knit by Sam (mercourier on Ravelry - and the genius behind The Wool Dispensary). Sam knit her RV Hat out of Malabrigo Merino Worsted in Tortuga.

Tortuga and I go way back ;) I just love the lighting in Sam's photos.

by mercourierAnd I figured as long as I'm sharing, that I'd drop in a few photos from my recent work trip to Geneva, Switzerland.

For the past 1.5 years I've been working to help put together 2 concurrent events - the LESI Global Technology Impact Forum and Invent for Humanity.

I'm thrilled that the time for them has finally come and I get to experience Switzerland for the first time while meeting some exceptional people.

Sparkly Shawl KAL - 25% off through January 15th

Join The Wool Dispensary for a KAL to kick off the New Year with some glitz and glamor!

January KAL: Circus Showgirl's Plumes (join in the fun on Ravelry)

Pattern: Circus Showgirl's Plumes by Breean E. Miller

Yarn: 2 skeins The Wool Dispensary Useful Irradiant (1 each for MC and CC)

Now until end of day January 15th, 2012, the Circus Showgirl’s Plumes pattern will be 25% off when you use the “TWD12” coupon code during checkout.

Join the January KAL for this pattern in The Wool Dispensary group. Make sure you check out the recommended yarn - Useful Irradiant.

This shawl is a quick knit featuring an easy, memorizable scalloped lace pattern and a picot bind off. Contrasting colors and sparkly yarn make the project fun and festive - a perfect treat for the New Year.

We hope you'll join us!