Now that everyone has probably received their June Yarn club package, I thought I would share it here. This year the theme is on the Roaring 20's...and I think it will be a fun year. Of course I am working on the 1/2 year, starting in June, which is probably confusing, so maybe next year I will change it, but it will be fun all the same. :-)
I am so fortunate to have 6 amazing designers on board, all with fabulous ideas. For the first installment Anne Hanson's lovely pattern Isadora was featured.
Anne writes this about the design:
The wide scarves of the 1920's were worn long and silky to accent the new slender figure and clothing of the decade, but probably came in handy, too, for those baring shoulders for the first time. This fine silky rectangle features a shimmery damask pattern that relies on changes in stitch direction for the play of shadows across it's surface.
...and it is absolutely LOVELY!
Anne did tell me that the magic in this design really came to life in the blocking....and we all know what a master blocker Anne is...simply amazing!
Thank you Anne!!!
In every club package I always send a little keepsake card with a quote that fits the mailing and also touches my spirit. I also include a little extra gift that compliments the yarn and design as well. The little gift this time was a beautiful hand made silver stitch marker with a bead that matched the yarn. The stitch marker is made by Plover Designs Jewelry Company. I love how the small loop is for a smaller needle and the larger loop to accomadate a larger needle.....SO beautiful!
Thank you Donna and Colin!!
The next mailing will feature an up and coming designer,
Bristol Ivy. I was introduced to her designs via Jared Flood and her amazing Winnowing Shawl, and had the fortunate opportunity to meet her at SPA...she is delightful! I have seen what she has cooked up for August and it is wonderful...stay tuned...it's lovely!
Gorgeous!!
Posted by: Cathy | Friday, July 13, 2012 at 11:09 AM
The colour is just -stunning-!
Posted by: Juli | Wednesday, July 04, 2012 at 09:46 PM
Can't wait to get the package here in BC, it is not here yet.
Posted by: Ann Andersen | Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 06:32 PM
I LOVE this, but now I really am bummed that this is my "Club-free-pay-other-bills" year! ~~~~~~~~ I WANT TO PLAY ~~~~~~~ sigh!
Posted by: Liz in Missouri (with Lucy) | Friday, June 29, 2012 at 02:58 PM
Aw man, this is just making me sick all over again for missing the signup window. I can't wait until this project becomes available to the general readership!
Posted by: Nicky | Friday, June 29, 2012 at 11:59 AM
I love this!
Posted by: Rosemary McN | Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 02:12 PM
My package arrived and I fell in love with the design, the color, the clever little stitch marker and the 20's theme. The Great Gatsby is my all time favorite novel. I am dying to cast on, but have a rare moment of discipline and will wait until my current project is cast off. Hugs!
Posted by: Jo | Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 11:22 AM
I'm one repeat in and thoroughly enjoying this knit. I've made plenty of lace shawls but never a lace stole so am pleasantly "surprised" each time I get to the end of a row. 81 stitches is a perfect number. Thanks Kim and Anne, I'm thrilled to be a part of this year's club!
Posted by: Midj | Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 09:44 AM
You are off to a great start, Kim, I am so enjoying knitting this wrap! The yarn, the pattern and the marker are just lovely!
Posted by: Donna | Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 08:52 AM
You do a fabulous job of putting a club together and following a theme. The design and yarn are lovely and perfectly suited. The marker was the cherry on top!
Posted by: margene | Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 08:23 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Manise | Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 09:56 PM
That scarf is lovely!
Posted by: Carole | Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 09:42 PM