May 17, 2010

Sneaky peeks

There is a torrent of rain falling, putting a brief (hopefully) halt to an afternoon of intensive dyeing.

Seeing as I don't have anything super interesting to talk about just yet (yet! :D) I thought i'd share the blog of super awesome crafters Sweet William.

I have got to know Shelley quite well recently, and you may remember I designed her an egg cosy pattern for her to knit.

Clever clogs Shelley also knit up an open/closed sign for her brother's cafe, and it is the cutest thing ever!
(Thanks Shells for the pic xx)

And see that chunky blue yarn? That's Knitsch! Coming soon... :D

May 15, 2010

Breathing, and carrying on

It has been a bit of mayhem around here lately.

I work primarily from my parents' house, and they are on the verge of relocating to Brisbane. In fact, Dad is already there, while Mum wrangles tradespeople and relocations. It's a bit of a disaster zone (honestly, not even mum can deny it). 

This past week I wanted to get a pile of dyeing done in preparation for the next Craft2.0, but it didn't happen. The painters were painting in an area I use quite frequently. It was hard to concentrate on doing anything solid and worthwhile when being constantly interrupted by the need to move something or someone. Focus was non-existent, but the situation was unavoidable as, really, family always comes first.


There were plenty of interesting developments during the week, though. And a couple exciting enough things that are now hiding under my hat that will hopefully be announced in the next week or so. 

The Knitsch operations are moving to (hopefully) a steady workshop/studio; It's a Tree! has been installed and continues to grow, Slip now adorns the New Dowse reception desk (photos to come). New colourways are waiting in the wings, trips being planned, lists being written.

I ended the week feeling as if nothing had been achieved, when really it had. It can be hard running a small business, when external feedback is a little lacking, and life seems to run in a bit of a vacuum. Which is where you come in - the little treats in the mail for it's a tree, the comments on the blog, the tweets, or the emails that make me smile for a whole day when going might be a bit slow. Thanks to you all - It's more than enough reason to keep on keeping on :D

May 12, 2010

It's a tree! Today!

I'm a little bit nervous about the installation today...but here goes nothing!
Slightly dodgy upside down camera shot from Craft 
Up last night...

May 08, 2010

Happy Mother's Day Giveaway!

Happy Mother's day everyone!

How about a little giveaway to celebrate?

Every Knitsch Yarns order from 5pm Friday 7 May to midnight Sunday 9 May receives a free stash bag! That's along with the free set of 5 cards that already get tucked in with your order. What a treat!

Have a wonderful weekend and look after those knitting, crafting hands of yours xx

May 04, 2010

Would you like a sock club?


I’m humming and haa-ing over whether or not to do a yarn club. The main reason for this is that I know there are quite a few around already, and it is quite the commitment.
There have been some great suggestions from the Lower Hutt Knitters about what they love in a yarn club, and now i’m teetering on the edge.
Can you help push me over and commit to it? I have a plan forming of one that is a bit different and incorporates an element of choice…
Thoughts? Suggestions?

May 03, 2010

WIP update - Haruni

I'm on Chart B.


OGN SG GVAMHGK.

There may be some expletives in there.

May 02, 2010

Instant Gratification

For those who have popped by the online shop, you may have noticed that we don't have 'In stock' numbers.

There's a reason for that - I dye *all* the time. Like, constantly. Which means most colourways are stored safely in their plastic bins waiting to be wrapped in tissue and delivered safely to the post shop as soon as it is ordered.

Which means, importantly, instant gratification. I'm an incredibly impatient person. I want everything yesterday - and i'm no different with yarn! I've made a promise to myself, and you, that all orders will be in the post the next working day at the latest - the same day if possible.

So when you place your order, it will be with you tout de suite*. Yay!

*Unfortunately I don't have control over delays due to erupting volcanoes, flooding, and punctured postie bike tyres. If only!