Knitting Astrology by Canary Knits

Source: AstrologyWeekly.comIf you don't already read the Canary Knits blog, I would highly recommend it as a great site for discovering new indie designers. This month, the Canary Knits blog has been featuring a series of posts entitled "Knit-Strology; Or, Extrapolations Based on General and Specific Nonsense".

Saturday's post featured Gemini, which is my astrological sign. I'm not one to "buy in" to things like this, but I've always found the typical Gemini description to fit my personality pretty well.

Canary Knits' post is no exception:

"Gemini love change, freedom, independence and communication. When you do show up for knit nights (sorry, you can be flighty! things don't always hold your attention for very long), you're the one to ask for advice. What should I knit for my impossible-to-knit-for brother? Will this variegated yarn compliment my hair colour?"

The series is very fun - a nice uplift for the gray, cold weather we are experiencing in Chicago. Check out your sign!

My Interview with Gayla from Doodlebug Yarns & A Contest!

If you read my blog, then you know that I recently release the Hot Child in the City collection, which was part of Malabrigo's Freelance Pattern Project.

I also teamed up with Doodlebug Yarns to offer a giveaway via their blog: 2 skeins of Arroyo in your choice of in-stock colors + 1 free PDF copy of the Tribune Scarf & Wrap pattern!

Check out the sweet interview I did with owner Gayla over on DB Yarns blog.

How can you win? Simply leave a comment over on the Doodlebug Yarns blog post sharing your favorite Malabrigo yarn or pattern from Hot Child in the City – be sure to leave some way for them to contact you in case you’re selected as our winner (i.e., Ravelry ID).

They will randomly select 1 winner to be announce on our next blog post January 27th.

And if that wasn't awesome news enough, now through the end of January, you can get 15% off the Hot Child in the City individual patterns (or entire collection) by entering MFPPJan during checkout.

Introducing: The Hot Child in the City Collection

Part of the Malabrigo Freelance Pattern Project, Hot Child in the City is a collection of 5 patterns available for purchase via Ravelry (no membership required).

View & Purchase Separately:

Lakeshore Cowl

Tribune Scarflette

Roscoe Village Hat

Tribune Scarf & Wrap

Subway Tiles Hat

Purchase the Entire Collection:

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!

Doodlebug Yarns Promotion

Hello blog readers. I'd like to draw your attention to a little promotion from Doodlebug Yarns. check out the widget over there in the left sidebar on my website - you can get $5 off your order of $25 or more at Doodlebug Yarns by simply entering "Breean" as the promo code.

Gayla from Doodlebug stocks a great variety of yarns, including the ever popular Malabrigo and Madeline Tosh, as well as The Fibre Company and Cascade. Harder to find yarns, like Skein and Three Irish Girls are also available.

Check it out!