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                            Free Pattern: Rialta Scarf 07/24/2011
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                            The Rialta scarf is an easy-to-knit, fun project that takes full advantage of the gorgeous color changes in Noro Silk Garden.  Download the pattern and get a headstart on Holiday knitting!  Based on the ripple or wave stitch seen in many, many stitch libraries, this scarf is easy to make with one row of pattern followed by 3 rows of plain knitting heaven!  Alternating between two skeins of delicious color-changing Noro makes for an unexpected treat.  You'll find yourself knitting on projects like this for hours on end; working to see what color combination will be next to appear.
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                            Click the "buy now" button to download your FREE copy of the RIALTA Scarf pattern!
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                            Here's a helpful hint: 

                            When knitting projects such as this using various colors of yarn that changes color, I am careful to alternate the joins in yarn.  While working, continue alternating between the two skeins until approximately ½ of each of the skeins are used.  Break the yarn of Color A and spit splice a new skein to the yarn tail, reserving the remaining yarn.  Continue knitting until the end of your project, adding skeins of yarn as needed.  When finishing the project, as you come to the end of Color A's yarn, spit splice the remaining ½ skein previously removed.  Using this trick will make the joins almost impossible to detect.  If the yarn ends that are spliced are similarly colored, the join will be invisible.  I used this technique when making Technicolor (the sweater pictured below) - and used 12 different colors of Noro Kureyon for that project.
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                            100% of net proceeds from CURE hat pattern donated to Project Open Hand 05/25/2011
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                            I knit for many reasons.  I knit because it's creative, relaxing, fun, inspiring... I have discovered through my knitting that it is also a great way to start conversations.  When I knit in public, people seem curious about what I'm making; they ask about the techniques, the patterns, the yarn... This is part of the reasoning behind my series of patterns that are designed to raise awareness of different issues.  This pattern, CURE, features a "virus" motif, one red ribbon, and was created to encourage HIV/AIDS awareness.  Beyond the knitter gaining access to the included information sheets about the virus, transmission, testing and various online resources, I hope this information is shared with others while the project is being knit, or perhaps the fact sheets are included with the hat as a gift to someone.  Being able to share facts and resources is one of the greatest gifts we can offer our communities!

                            In addition to these wonderful benefits, 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of this pattern are donated to Project Open Hand;  a non-profit organization offering “meals with love” to people living with HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses and to seniors in San Francisco and Alameda Counties since 1985.  Learn more at www.openhand.org.
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                            Following this pattern, it’s easy to create a custom hat supporting HIV/AIDS awareness!  Knit one for yourself, make another for a friend or charity!  Share the knowledge you gain with those you love to help raise awareness about the virus and how it is transmitted, and feel good about your purchase; knowing that you're helping Project Open Hand do the wonderful work they've been doing for over 25 years!
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                            If you're interested in knitting the hat, click the "buy now" button below and complete your purchase for an instant download.  Another way to show support?  Click the buttons at the bottom of this post to share this post with your friends on facebook or twitter.  Encourage your knitting group to each purchase a copy of the pattern and do a knit-a-long.  Thank you for your support!!

                            100% of net proceeds from CAUSE hat pattern donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer

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                            As an additional note, the other pattern designed to raise awareness, CAUSE, benefits Living Beyond Breast Cancer. 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to an amazing nonprofit in PA.  Founded in 1991, Living Beyond Breast Cancer offers specialized programs and services for the newly diagnosed, young women, women with advanced breast cancer, women at high risk for developing the disease, African-American and Latina women as well as programs for caregivers and healthcare professionals to help them better meet the needs of women affected by breast cancer.  Learn more at www.LBBC.org.


                            To purchase this pattern, click the "buy now" button.  Thanks for helping to spread awareness of these important issues while helping me to raise money for these worthwhile organizations.

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                            CAUSE hat to benefit Living Beyond Breast Cancer 03/31/2011
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                            The Cause hat pattern was released in January, 2011 as the inaugural pattern in the series of projects designed by Kyle William to raise awareness of important social issues.  After many hours of deliberation about the best group to benefit from the sale of this pattern, I am proud to announce a collaboration with Living Beyond Breast Cancer!  Celebrating their 20th anniversary, this amazing group of individuals is dedicated to offering assistance to individuals, whether newly diagnosed, in treatment, recently completed treatment, years beyond or living with metastatic breast cancer. They also give assistance and knowledge to  family members, caregivers, friends and healthcare providers by providing breast cancer information and support.

                            I am HONORED to name Living Beyond Breast Cancer as the official charity for the Cause hat, and proud to donate 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of every pattern to this worthwhile organization.  Please visit them on the web: www.lbbc.org to learn more about their efforts and what upcoming events may be of interest. 

                            If you have yet to purchase the Cause hat pattern, now is your chance!  Visit the SHOP and purchase the pattern today for $4.00.  Included with each pattern is a fact sheet about breast cancer which may provide life saving information, and as mentioned before, the color of the ribbons can be changed to support any cause you choose!

                            NOTE: Crafty Andy created a crochet version of this pattern!  Please visit his website HERE to view and purchase the crochet pattern.

                            I'd love to hear from you - if you have ideas for other groups or organizations that might benefit from being included in this series of patterns, please fill out the form below:

                              What issues are important to you?  Kyle William wants to know!  Hats have been released for HIV/AIDS and breast cancer awareness, and other collaborations are currently in progress.  If you have a suggestion as to other topics that would benefit from a project such as this, please let me know:

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                            DESTASH SALE! (Repost at will!) 07/27/2009
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                            We'll keep this posting short and sweet - check out the SHOP and if you're interested in any of them let me know... I'll be adding more as these sell off - but the ones we're starting with are all one of a kind sets.  Remember, the proceeds go to help Living Free Animal Sanctuary - during these uncertain times, the animals still need help - you can save lives!!!

                            I did some yarn dyeing with my pal Chuck weekend before last - and decided to offer the cotton yarn we dyed for sale on the site!

                            Not much else to say - I started a scarf (the one row scarf from Yarn Harlot) using 2 skeins of wool I hand dyed - alternating the skeins - 2 rows of color A, 2 rows of color B - they're the same color mixes - it just keeps the coloring a little more mixed...

                            I promise a more exciting post next time.  Thanks for checking out the shop, and as always, feel free to re-post and email with any questions!  thanks!!!

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                            ...and now a word from our sponsors! 05/26/2009
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                            Most of the attendees of the Men's Spring Knitting Retreat are still reeling with emotion from the amazing event we were lucky enough to attend.  It must be said, though, that without the generous support of the sponsors who helped make it possible it wouldn't have been the same.  I invite you to download the attached file and take a moment to visit each of these vendors - they all offer amazing and unique products - and when you buy from them, please mention that you do so because of their support of the Men's Knitting Retreat!

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                            Attendees of the Men's Spring Knitting Retreat, 2009 - Easton Mountain, NY
                            As far as knitting goes, I have been working like a madman on my Men's Knitting Retreat Sock!  (yes, we have our own sock pattern!) - beautifully designed from one of our supporters Marlowe Crawford (Marlowec on Ravlery) - the pattern should be available for purchase after the fall retreat.  I'm almost done with the first sock... see??  I really like the way the pattern moves across the foot... and this yarn?  you love this yarn? well, it's from one of our sponsors....and the yarn is called Fibernatura Yummy! - the needles were a gift from Joe (one of the organizers) and the main stitch marker was a gift from another attendee.... and believe it or not, I am enjoying the proces

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                            Finished Object! 04/08/2009
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                            Yes, it's true... I really DO still knit.  Although this has been done for a while, I didn't show it to you..Yarn - Mondial Oggi

                            How much? @17 skeins = 1683.0 yards (1538.9m) Colorway blue 

                            Purchased at Hissy Knits in Los Angeles(now closed)

                            I finished this a while ago.... back in August, 2008 - but never got around to taking a photo.  I gave it to a friend in St. Louis but it doesn't fit him all that great either... the V-Neck is too big... it's a bit "revealing" if you know what I mean... I'm not sure how to repair that (ideas, anyone?) - I'd like to fix it up so that someone would wear it... the pattern was interesting...

                            The other news is that I put some pieces in my ETSY shop - a few ceramic pieces... hopefully they'll find good homes :)

                            I'm in the process of planning a lot of fun ceramic pieces, about to finish a secret project, and close to starting my fair isle sweater project (which I am planning [haha] on having completed before the Men's Spring Knitting Retreat - we'll see how that goes!


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                            Adding to the Shop 06/10/2008
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                            I have revised and updated the shop a bit - I completed design for the first of the Animal Rescue card series - here it is - featuring Willow - my 3 legged baby - it's up for sale on the shop now - remember, proceeds are going to an animal rescue center - what better way to send a note than to have it do "double duty" and help save a pet - This critter is my life and soul - along with her sister (Winky), they are beyond wonderful and loving.  Anyone who has a rescue animal understands - but those of us lucky enough to harbor animals that were not only saved but also have endured tragedy know a special love.  Willow is missing her leg, Winky is missing one of her eyes (the rumor is that she was the victim of a nasty fight) - they are both lucky now - sleeping in the sun during the day...

                            If you have an animal you'd like to feature on the animal rescue card series, email me - I'm accepting contributions of photos - and if you're in the Los Angeles area, and you have a rescue pet you'd like me to photograph, get in touch and we'll work something out!

                            On the knitting front, I have finished the back of my "Dr. G's Memory Vest"... I am *almost* done with the snowflake sweater... I just knitted a square for a blanket that will be auctioned off to raise money for Breast Cancer research... and this past weekend I organized the yarn to continue the trudging along on my circle blanket.  Lots of knitting to do... I just need more hours in the day! :)


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