yarnplay

Yarnplay At Home happenings

the Yarnplay At Home Blog Tour begins on monday. i'm really excited.

monday, 1/21 - http://mylifeinstitches.net/
tuesday, 1/22 - http://madforknit.blogspot.com/
wednesday, 1/23 - http://purljam.typepad.com/purl_jam/
thursday, 1/24 http://purlsjustwannahavefun.typepad.com/
friday, 1/25 - http://www.scoutj.com/

The Yarnplay At Home knitalong is here.

naturally, my book signing and workshop is being held on the coldest weekend we've had in a year. i hope you'll bundle up and come out to say 'hey'!

Book signing for Yarnplay At Home  - Saturday, January 19th from 11:30 am – 1 pm at Gauge followed by a workshop;

Yarnplay: Knitting From The Stash
A cushion cover workshop with Lisa Shobhana Mason

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

1:00 – 4:30 pm at Gauge

5406 Parkcrest Dr., Austin, TX 78731
Cost: $40 plus materials

To register, contact Gauge at 512.371.9300

today i'm off to an 11 am showing of the new Daniel Day Lewis film, 'There Will Be Blood.' now, i just have to decide which sweater and which pair of boots to wear. can you tell that i'm thrilled to finally have a bit of winter? =)

more Yarnplay At Home happenings

there's a cool review of Yarnplay At Home in the current Knitpicks podcast (#32).

the Yarnplay At Home knitalong will be taking place here. to sign up, contact marisol.

happy knitting!

Errata for Potluck Patchwork Pillow

the instructions for the buttonhole row should read as follows:

Buttonhole Row (RS): K4, (yo, k2tog, k12) twice, (k2tog, yo, k12) twice, k2tog, yo, k4.

Yarnplay At Home happenings

i've started at Yarnplay At Home group on Ravelry. here's the group description;

 

For all the knitters who are fans of Yarnplay and Yarnplay At Home and the designs of Lisa Shobhana Mason. Here is the place to discuss patterns, share your ideas with other knitters, show off photos of your completed projects and receive help and tips from fellow knitters and from the designer Lisa Shobhana Mason. Let's play together!
 
 
 

Book signing and workshop

Book signing for Yarnplay At Home  - Saturday, January 19th from 11:30 am – 1 pm at Gauge followed by a workshop;

Yarnplay: Knitting From The Stash
A cushion cover workshop with Lisa Shobhana Mason

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

1:00 – 4:30 pm at Gauge

5406 Parkcrest Dr., Austin, TX 78731
Cost: $40 plus materials

To register, contact Gauge at 512.326.1551

In this workshop you will learn how to create a one-of-a-kind, 14” x 14” cushion cover primarily using the yarn in your stash. Lisa Shobhana Mason, author of Yarnplay and Yarnplay At Home, will teach you how to:

• Work with color.
• Make the best use of the leftover strands and skeins that you have in your stash.
• Use your intuition combined with your personal taste to create a unique project.
• Work loosely from a template rather than strictly following a pattern.

Skill Level: Intermediate

You should know how to cast on, knit, purl, pick up stitches, mattress stitch, and bind off.   

Errata for Everyday Bath Mat

oops! the pattern states that it uses 2 skeins of Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton. it actually uses 4 skeins!

Yarnplay review and giveaway on Sirius satellite radio

this morning i received the following email from a reporter in Canada;

Hi Lisa, I'm a Montreal-based journalist and book reviewer (and hopelessly addicted knitter) and I loved your book "Yarnplay". I'll be reviewing it today on Radio Canada International's "The Link" and because I ended up with two copies (I was too impatient for your publisher to send me a copy and went out and bought one) I'll be sharing the wealth today and giving away a copy to folks who write in. "The Link" is a program meant to connect Canada to the world and the world to Canadians. It runs on the Sirius satellite, but everyone can listen to it on the website or download the podcast (which is free). Simply go to: http://www.rcinet.ca/rci/en/emissions/emission_1952.shtml The page will refresh today at 3:30pm eastern time and then you'll be able to listen to my review. Can you please put the word out on your blog so folks will tune in and listen and write in--you see, I don't get to do knitting titles too often because it's such a niche market. But if a huge number of knitters are listening and find my contribution interesting, perhaps my producers will let me make it a regular segment. Then there will be more books to dicuss (and maybe even for listeners to win!) The email address is thelink@rcinet.ca I'll have instructions for listeners today and then all they have to do is email in with their responses. The contest runs for just under 2 weeks, so they have to get their answers in before Dec 31, 2007. The winner will be announced on Jan 2, 2008. And it's open to everyone no matter where they live. If you miss the program today, you can always look up the archive on the right hand side of the home page and download the podcast. Thank you again for your lovely inspiring book and please help me get the word out. Happy holidays, Geeta

the most unique loreleis

these are definitely the most unique interpretations of Lorelei that i've seen thus far. i love that Seanna is wearing hers as a vest.

Kristina calls her colorful version 'the lovechild of Lorelei and Poppy'. i think it's fantastic!

Emily's Sloane

Emily looks cute wearing her Sloane!

Mariannika's Manta Ray

Mariannika did a lovely job! this super easy shawl is a great project for a novice knitter or easy TV knitting for a pro.

Kristina's tropical Lorelei

all Kristina needs is a hammock to make the picture complete!