Late last week, we mailed out the very first packages of the Pairings Yarn Club. It was a family affair: the kids helped me tape labels and pack envelopes, and even Mr. Black Bunny assisted with packing. (He wanted to put a slip of paper inside the envelopes that said “Lovingly packed by Tom” but I told him that would…
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And now a word from my kid
Hi everyone. I’m James (also known as Elvis). You’ve probably seen me on this blog and watched me grow up over the years. Ever since I can remember, my mom’s had knitting needles in her hands and yarn between her fingers. Her passion and dedication to her work simply amazes me. Last summer, I started playing around with some yarn…
Preview: Noro Magazine Spring/Summer 2014
I just got a review copy of the latest issue of Noro Magazine, and since you know how much I enjoy doing previews…let’s take a look. My love of Noro yarns is long and well-documented. They are some of my favorite yarns to knit and design with. So can you blame me if I love Noro Magazine? The latest issue…
Book Look: Michelle Hunter’s Building series
About a year or two ago, I was introduced to the lovely and talented Michelle Hunter, also known as “Knit Purl Hunter.” You may have seen Michelle’s designs in Knitter’s Magazine, on her own website or Ravelry. (I’m really excited that Michelle agreed to do a pattern for my next book — I only wish I could show you a photo…
Days 2-5: Our trip by the numbers
Total miles traveled, Philadelphia area to Portland area, round-trip: Let’s say 800+ (yowza!) Number of gorgeous models photographed: 3 in our presence (including my daughter); plus 2 more Number of times I marveled at photographer Carrie Hoge’s incredible skill and talent: 1,080 Number of miles of coastline ogled: scores — at both high and low tide Number of islands tromped…
Day 1: Dawning realization
I have been outwitted by my captor. I confess to having felt a bit smug. Four days with my twelve-year-old daughter, on the road, for a photo shoot for my next book. Thelma and Louise (without the grifters and the double suicide). Mother-daughter bonding. Shared confidences and giggling after lights-out. I did not realize that I was putty in her…
Introducing: A new Black Bunny Fibers Yarn Club — with designer Brooke Nico!
Pairing (n.): (1) Two corresponding persons or items, similar in form or function and matched or associated; (2) One object composed of two joined, similar parts that are dependent upon each other; (3) the act of grouping people or things in pairs. Today I am very excited to announce a new collaboration: The Pairings Yarn Club, a collaboration between…
TNNA Recap
Bleary-eyed from travel, I got in from Indianapolis late Sunday night after a busy and inspiring weekend at TNNA, the yarn industry’s trade show. Compared to other years, it was a relatively quiet show. People resist change, and this show had two strikes against it: it was scheduled much earlier in the season than past shows (usually the summer TNNA is…
Swinging with Barb Brown
The weekend was a whirl of activity, from the time I retrieved Barb Brown from the airport until I dropped her back off for her flight this morning. It’s always wonderful to spend a weekend with a good friend who I don’t see that often. And we made the most of our time together. Friday we took a…