Warm and Wild Yarns

Pajama Party Pictures

2008-04-04T11:54:00.004-04:00

Now you can play the guessing game and see if you can put a name to a face! I really like to give out challenges. As you can see we all had fun and actually got some knitting done.

I finally got the shop moved to a bigger location and decides to have a Pajama Party. This gave some cyber friends to come so we could have a face to face and enjoy the night. It was a Great night for both cyber friends and locals to get together and learn about each other. There was LOTS of food and fun. By looking at the pictures I am sure you can figure out what the most comfortable seating is in the shop.

Happeninga

2008-01-23T18:14:00.000-05:00

Since my last post I have been busy with the shop and will be moving into a bigger spot in the same building. This will give me room to expand which is something I have run out of:) I have also been working on some NEW designs for Crystal Palace, so watch their website for some new yarns and new patterns( http://www.straw.com/ ). Here are a few sneak peeks at some of the new patterns to come.

this is a new Panda Cotton color and woorks up well in a mosaic pattern. There is a new Man's sock pattern I am working on that will thrill even the hardest man to please. The new colorway is georgous and the design keeps the socks interesting to knit.

Another fun project using Iceland is the Fun and Funky Scarf I sent for TNNA in Califonia.

I am waiting on yarn from Malabrigo for a purse they saw and want the pattern for. So you can see I have been busy with the shop , designs and the Holidays. I hope you have fun knitting in the winter weather.

Creme Heart Pattern Corections!

2007-11-17T10:02:00.000-05:00

Here are the corrections for round 5 of the creme heart socks. sorry I missed a YO in the end of the round.

Round 5 of the Creme Hearts Pattern should read
Round 5: P 2, P2tog, YO, K 3, YO, (SL 1, K2tog, PSSO), YO, K 3, YO, P2tog, P1.
I forgot the last YO in the original pattern.

A HAPPY Freind!!!

2007-11-14T14:33:00.000-05:00

I finally caught up with Cathy H. who has spent the last 2 1/2 years trying to find the right palace to live. She is finally settled into the place of her dreams with the BEST roommate ever. I am glad to hear the smile in her voice and not the allergies and frustration that have been there for the last 2 1/2 years. She has found a clean safe place that feels like home and she can relax finally and be herself.
It;s about time she felt safe and at home. I was missing the Cathy I know and LOVE.

Pattern Corrections

2007-11-14T14:27:00.000-05:00

Pattern corrections have been sent to CPY for posting with the patterns. I have sent a corrected pattern for the Checkered Leaves sock and the Jingle bell Hat out of Taos. I am sorry for any problems this may have caused. Please let me know if you find erros and leave an email so I can reply to you and to the company with any corrections. Thanks Nancy

A fun new pattern is up

2007-11-02T14:43:00.000-04:00

Crystal Palace has just put up a new pattern of mine on their web site the link is http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns2/jingle-bell-taos-hat.html . this is a fun hat for the little ones and will keep them warm this winter. . This is a quick knit for the holidays and will bring a smile to you and the recipient. Hope you enjoy the patttern ,
On another note the shop has been keeping me busy and the classes are filling fast. I hope I can keep up the pace and not let the pain get to me. Be sure to check out the new patterns that have been put up on Crystal Palaces web site and look for more new and exciting patterns to come.
I just got a box of goodies from Susan and can't wait to get started. they are talking to me and I know what every one of the projects is going to become. Now to try and get more hours in a day:)
Look for mor info on the Fall retreat for The Valley Fiber Arts Guild in Alaska Next September. I will be going up for a Family reunion in August and then staying over for a little R&R and then teaching at the reatreat . I am looking forward to meeting all of the wonderful people I met in the Spring and meeting new friends as well. More to come later wehn I know more.

2007-08-08T23:02:00.000-04:00

They really let me play with the big toys today. About 10 minutes after cutting the ribbon for my shop I checked email and found out another one of my designs has been accepted by Art Yarns. I am so EXCITED to work with the wonderful yarns that Iris has:) this will be so much fun. I will post a picture of the project as I go so you can see the progress. I can't knit fast enough to get everything done before the yarn gets to me but I will try.

I am also working on designs for Crystal PAlace and almost heve a box full to send in. The other project I have going is for Cherry Tree Hill. I hope they like as I have fallen in love with this PAIR of socks and will have to make a PAIR for me!This is an unusual thing for me as I normally only do the one sock for the design and then am on to the next pattern. these make me want a PAIR and I am having a hard time knowing when I finish I will have twins and not freinds for sockss I wil have to celebrate.

The Ribbon Cutting

2007-08-08T22:52:00.000-04:00

Are they really going to hand ME a weapon that big??????LOL. the ribbon cutting for the shop was today and they really did let me use the giant scissors. This was alot of fun and I meet some new people and have a few more hooked on the shop and off the wall ideas:-)

Ready to update :)

2007-08-03T21:52:00.000-04:00

Well the sho has been open a month. I am still on Pacific time so getting up in the morning is a challenge:( Getting lots of traffic and alot of great reactions. Already have had students for the classes and have several good customers who are also becoming great freinds. I am in a small mini mall and know a lot of the other shop owners and we all get along great so it makes the time go by fast.
I am working on a new sock design out of Cherry Tree Hill's NEW sockittome yarn and several new designs for Crystal Palace( would show you but then Susan wouldn't be suprised when she opens the box) HI Susan(waving with a mischeivous grin on my face)!
Hoping to see some pictures from those who have tried some of the patterns. If you have qeustions or comments about the patterns you can send them to warmandwildyarns@verizon.net or the shop snail mail is 136 E. Maumee St Adrian, MI 49221.
I hope everyone is having a GREAT summer and getting in some fun knitting projects as well. I will have a few special projects coming up for a new yahoo group ( new_yarns@yahoo .com ) and my Neice who I found out is expecting her first baby in February. since I designed the sweater for her mother I have to design a set for her and the baby.
As always I am having fun and hoping everyone is enjoying the patterns and the new yarns they get to use with them.
Happy Knitting,Nancy

new designs

2007-07-21T12:08:00.000-04:00

Here are few pictures of a few of the new designs I have done for Crystal Palace Yarns and you will be able to find the patterns at www.straw.com . This shows some of the different yarns that are or will be available from them. If you can't tell I am having fun playing with new yarns and letting my mind go wild.

The New Shop

2007-07-21T11:53:00.001-04:00

Here are the pictures that Cathy wants to see. this is the shop that I opened the two weeks after getting back from Idaho. Talk about a glutton for punishment. I had put opening on hold to go to Idaho and save the day when the other instructor bailed. I was so excited to get a chance to attend let alone teach at the Northwest Regional Spinners Association Retreat. They are a wonderful group of people and I encourage everyone who has a chance to attend go.

More Pics and an Update

2007-07-21T11:48:00.000-04:00

This is the sample wrister that was knit in the class I taught in Idaho. This is a twined wrister using Crystal Palace Taos Yarn. The best part of the adventure was the great freinds I made and everyone who took the class got the technique down perfect.

A few pictures of GREAT freinds I met in ID

2007-06-03T20:24:00.000-04:00

Here are a couple Pictures of some very Special people I had the privelidge to meet at the Northwest Regional spinners Association conference. Can you guess which one I am? Cathy you don't count YOU KNOW! I will write more when I get home. I am heading to the train station and will be home Wed. Morning.

Pattern Corrections

2007-05-18T22:53:00.000-04:00

The pattern corrections that were brought to my attention from some wonderful people are now up on the Crystal Palace web site. www.straw.com . I want to thank those who took the time to let me know there was a problem so I could make things right. I appreciate all who have tried the patterns and would love to see some of the finished items. I will be posting pictures of new designs so I can get some feed back. I love hearing what others think and would love to hear what you would like to see in the future. Please keep the comments coming and keep nudging me to double check everything. Happy Knitting and enjoy.

My Trip

2007-05-18T21:28:00.000-04:00

Here is a long overdue update. I took a trip to Anchorage Alaska to teach a class on dye your ow sock yarn and did a three day retreat the next weekend. What a beautiful setting we had and the weather was perfect. Everyone had so much fun and I can't wait to start getting pictures from some of the ladies that took the class of their finished socks.

My next stop on the trip was Centrailia Washington to see my Son and DIL . the day I arrived they found out they finally found a house and their bid was accepted . I got to go through the house while I was there , all I can say is WOW!!!!!!! It is a BEAUTIFUL house out in the country with a fabulous garage for my son, room for my DIL horse and room for the family they plan on having. They have great neighbors and I think they will love the new home they will make there.

the next and final stop was Richmond California. I went there to meet the wonderful people I have been designing for . The Crystal palace family welcomed me with open arms and hearts. I had a wonderful day with them and have some new ideas and will post pictures of some of the new designs you will be seeing on their web site soon.

I will try to keep posting with more frequency and adding more pictures every now and then so you can get an idea of my travels and my twissted design ideas!!!!!

New patterns and New Yarn

2006-11-22T00:37:00.000-05:00

This is a new yarn by Crystal Palace that I test knit. It is called Bunny Hop. It is a micro fiber and angora blend. It feels wonderful as you are knitting it and has almost a velvet feel when it is done. I would highly reccomend this for a quick elegante project. The pattern is Quilted Luxury and will be up on the Crystal Palace web site soon.
This is another new yarn and pattern for Crystal Palace. This is Panda Cotton and is a blend of Bamboo, Cotton and elatic. This was a fun knit with a little different feel. the Bamboo has a slightly different feel to it but with the wonderful combination it not only feels good knitting but it also gives a wonderful fabaric when finished.Unlike other yarns with elastic added it slides smoothly on the needles and doesn't have the rubbery feeling of other yarns. This is a yarn that yelled at me when I saw it. With the Natural feel of the yarn and the color combination it was yelling I have to be fall leaves!So that is what it became:D this pattern will be up on the Crystal Palace Web site soon also. www.straw.com/cpy/gallery/sockgallery2.html this will take you to the most recent patterns and upcoming patterns for crystal palace socks! Enjoy looking around :D
These are Pictures of the new toe up design of mine. This will be coming out in Freindly socks book 2 Socks A-Z. You can see more details about the book and also ordering information at www.siriusknitting.com . As you can see I am having fun with yarn and trying to keep up with all of the designs that are in my head:P I will check back in over the weekend with a few more designs I am working on.

Upcoming Sock of the Whenever on Yahoo.

2006-10-02T17:13:00.000-04:00

This is the November Sock of the Whenever group on Yahoo. It is a quick knit for the holidays. this is a very cushy slipper knit using pencil roving( unspun wool) It is made with the twined technique so it gives a double layer for extra warmth and cushioning. The slipper can be made larger than your foot and felted down to size. The color work is a textured pattern worked in the twining technique as well. Feel free to come and join us in the fun at www.whenever-subscribe@yahoo.com .

More patterns that have kept me busy.

2006-10-02T17:01:00.000-04:00

This is a set of sock that are from my No Matter The Yarn- No Matter The Size Pattern. This shows how the same stitch count can make different size socks depending on the yarn and gauge you work.This shows Fingering, Sport and worsted weight ayrns all worked withthe same number of stitches and rows. The socks range from Infant to men's in this pattern that will also be in book #2. This is my Cotton With A Twist sock. It was knit using Patons Blu Jean cotton yarn that is dyed with Indigo for the Ribbing, Heel and Toe of the sock.
You can see the detail of the traveling stitches in the cuff better in the second picture and there are twisted stitches in the heel to give it added durability and a touch of class. These would be great with a pair of denim capri's to show off yor talent.

This pair of socks is the result of one of my dye your own sock yarn classes. We had a very adventerous group in this class as you can tell by the colors that were chosen. I will post pictures of a couple other socks from different dye classes so you can see the various choices you have when you do it yourself. This is fun to do and compare what everyone does in the class.

See why I havaen't been here much!

2006-10-02T16:46:00.000-04:00

These are my rolling hills socks. This is one of my new patterns and the sample was knit using Sport weight Louet Gems Opal and Carol Desrochers of Ann Arbor Michigan. This pattern will be in the upcoming Freindly Sock Book #2 available at www.siriusknitting.com .I had fun with this design and the fact that you can use your leftovers for each stripe if you like or you can do opposite colorways for each sock as shown. This pattern is my Impossible Argyle that is knit with the Intarsia Method and has a Unique way of joining the back that is hard to detect unlike some of the other methods that are avalable.
These are my Elegant Cabled Knee highs. They consist of three different cables and a twist stitch center panel. The sample socks were knit by Pat Davis of Tecumseh, Michigan using Louet Gems pearl superwash merino yarn in fingering weight.This is an easy pattern to memorize after the first repeat is done. This will also be in Book #2.

Warm and Wild Yarns

2006-06-23T12:01:00.000-04:00

I know i have beem remise in posting here. My life gets crazy when show season starts. I had a Dye Your own Self Striping sock yarn class. It was a Blast and everyones yarn was differnt. These classes are so much fun. you never knnow what your going to get from each student until the end.
Already starting on patterns for another book. The first book has been released and is available through www.siriusknitting.com . We have a yahoo group to go with the book so you can knit along with the designers and other sock addicts.
I will be going to Convergence next week and hope to have a blast. Hopefully I will get to meet some of my online friends and some of my suppliers are going to be there as well.
I am working on 3 new designs for upcoming kits for groups on Yahoo. If you would like to participate in those groups feel free to let me know and I will gladly hook you up for more knitting adventures.

2006-06-23T11:36:00.000-04:00

This is a WONDERFUL compilation of work from various designers and is a vailable now through www.siriusknitting.com . There is also a Yahoo group you can join to do knit-alongs with the variuos designers and SOCK-A-HOLICS. Sorry they have not found a cure for this addiction(but who wants one?) So come join the fun and let us see your interprutation of the patterns in

Some new patterns for the Friendly Sock Collection

2006-06-23T11:27:00.000-04:00

This sis a closeup of my toddler pattern for the Friendly Sock Book That has been released and is available through the link provided.
Butterfly Dreams in a Handpaint yarn for the SPECIAL little one in your life.
Cotton Candy is a cotton shortie for the classy summer occasion. This pattern has a few tricks to help you with some of the challenges of working with cotton for socks.
a Christmas Stocking for That special person on your list. It is a quick knit and you can decorate to your liking or leave it for the recipient to do . this is reminiscent of times gone by.

2006-03-16T15:33:00.000-05:00

This is a sock I knit for Becky Yoder ( bookish98@yahoo.com ). This is in Memory of her neice Haley. Please contact Becky to get the pattern and support Cancer research.

Warm and Wild Yarns

2006-03-16T15:26:00.000-05:00

Warm and Wild YarnsWell the Sheep purse didn't last long. Plymouth yarn has bought the pattern so look for it at your LYS soon. I have 4 patterens going in the 2007 Knitting calendar by Accord Publishing coming out this fall. Needless to say I have been a little busy and enjoying every minute of it. Hope you all have a wonderful day Knitting.
Nancy

2006-03-16T15:18:00.000-05:00

This shows the toes I put on my fish. Fish can't walk without otes can they????