My cupcake scarf pattern is free in Knitsy: Issue 4!

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Screen Shot 2013-10-08 at 8.27.40 PMKnitsy  Issue 4 (for iPad and iPhone and soon Google Android) is out, and guess who is on the cover? I had no idea. It was a big  surprise!

This time, instead of an interview like I had in Issue 3, we are offering a crochet pattern for my cupcake scarf. If you already have my book, this pattern will be old news, but if you’ve been jonesing for the cupcake scarf and the cupcake scarf only, here’s your chance to check it out for free!

The one thing I totally forgot to add in the pattern is that Lion Brand Homespun in Cotton Candy Pink has been discontinued since my book was published. There are other Homespun colors, but the substitute I have been using myself is Cascade 128 Merino Superwash because it is a similar weight and comes in a yummy array of colors. It is, however, a bit spendy, running on average at $12.50 per hank. It’s a great option for people who like nice yarn and who like wool without the wool being itchy. I recently picked up a ball of Red Heart Snuggle Bunny in Kitten, but I haven’t worked with it yet. I just grabbed it because of the color and because if its boucle-ness!

Screen Shot 2013-10-08 at 8.27.57 PMThere’s TONS of other fun fibery goodness in Knitsy, so check it out!

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Let’s try something new! I decided to try offering sponsorship spots on my blog, to help promote your blog or indie business. I’m new to this whole thing, so if there are any glitches, please let me know!

Click on the new button on my right side-bar to reach my advertising info page, or click right here!

Didja ever wanna be part of a yarny flash mob!?

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Hey, San Francisco! Next Friday, October 11th, is “I love yarn day,” and the Craft Yarn Council is organizing a flash mob for fiber-lovers at noon sharp in Union Square Park.

I’ve never really been a social crocheter (i.e. attending craft nights or stitch n bitch type events), but I am gonna show up at noon and check this out! Come say hi! Bring the project you’re working on! Let’s get yarny!

My new interview at the Red Heart Yarn blog!

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I have a new interview up on the Red Heart Yarn blog! Janice and I hung out outside JapanLA back in June and chatted about crocheting. She was super sweet and also SUPER prepared with a huge list of questions to ask me and a tape recorder! I may not be as eloquent verbally as I am in writing……. but I remember having a lot of fun, and it’s cool now to re-live that night!

Free Crochet Pattern at Michaels.com: Candy Bar Clutches

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Candy Clutch Main 2My new free crochet pattern for Michaels.com is now up: Candy Bar Clutches!

They are just really simple zipper pouches with a touch of candy bar goodness. There is some sewing involved (which I am generally not a fan of myself), but I think it’s well worth the work!

Candy Clutch MainIt’s really easy to interpret your favorite candy bar with a few simple colors and some fun felt fonts. My three samples are inspired by Snickers, Twix, and Reese’s peanut butter cups!

SweetsTricksTreatsI still want to make a Nestle Crunch, a Kit Kat, and maybe a Whatchamacallit!

Do you guys have a favorite candy bar?

Also, for those less crochet-inclined, I am working on a batch of finished candy bar clutches to put on Etsy. I just gotta finish writing the pattern for my December Michaels.com pattern ;).

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