It has come to my attention that DIY’sKnitty Gritty Knits (KGK), is filled with pattern errors.While it is common for knitting publications to have occasional errors, the number in the current printing of KGK is unacceptable. This is especially problematic since I am very aware that people rely on me, DIY and the publisher to deliver helpful and accurate information.
I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to anyone who has been inconvenienced due to these oversights, and to assure you that we’re working to fix all of the book’s problems.There will be a complete errata posted on both the Vickie Howelland the Sterling/Lark Publishing websites, as soon as they are produced by a technical editor.Updates will also be posted on my blog (http://vickiehowell.blogspot.com/).
I would also like to respond to specific questions that I have received regarding my involvement in creating Knitty Gritty Knits.I was simply hired to write the introduction, answer general questions during manuscript development, and provide feedback on laser pages.This truly was my first and last time lending my name to a project I didn’t have a large part in creating.
I appreciate your understanding and support in this matter.
Sincerely, Vickie Howell Vickie Howell, Inc.
NOTE: As of 9/14/07, the Knitty Gritty Knits can be found here. Please pass the info along. Thanks!
Honestly Vickie, it’s ok! A lot of the patterns I had already printed off before the book came out, and I’m sure a lot of other people have did the same thing!
It’s okay Vickie. I know you take it personally, and I would too, when you lend your name to something and it turns out less than what you what have produced. After all, you ARE your brand.
I know it will all be resolved and I’m sure everyone understands.
Knit On!!!
Jill H.
Hi Vickie,
Most people (should) know that anything with a big corporate logo on it isn’t going to have been created 100% by the person on the cover! You’ve done so much for the knitting world, and have so much info available on the internet that I can’t imagine people not being able to overlook this! Thanks for all you do, and here is an example of your value to me as a knitter: I recently bought Modular Knits by a knitting designer you had on your show, had so much trouble with the patterns and found out the book was filled with errors. So I tivod the episode (That’s So Mod) that you had with her, printed out the pattern from the diy website, and took notes while watching and was finally able to GET IT!! I learned so much from that. That means way more than a book with a few errors in it. Jill
That was kick-ass! Thanks so much for your post. It’s so nice when people take the time to respond to issues like this.
DebbieKnitter
Vickie, the fact that you took the time to post this, just goes to show everyone what an outstanding woman you are. I can not possibly imagine that ANYONE would hold you personally responsible for the errors. I personally have the book (not knitted anything yet, but am getting ready to *giggle* and as long as I know I can get ahold of a spot that will list the errors and then the corrections,well, then I am one damn happy camper LOL. I have 2 particular knitting books that I have purchased (and they were NOT inexpensive) and they too have errors….the diference is, there is not ONE spot that you can find corrections. I spent WEEKS trying to find the errata, seriously. It was terrible AND I was in the MIDDLE of a particular pattern which STILL sits un-finished. I have located the errors and corrections but have no desire to do the pattern now and I can tell you one thing, I will NEVER purchase another one of her books….yours on the other hand, I have all of them and will continue to support you with not only your books/patterns BUT your yarns (which I loooovvvveeee)too.So, take it from a VERY windy and VERY chatty knitter/book & pattern hoe *sheepish grin*, I am sure I am not the only one who truly appreciates your honesty and your sincerity regarding this. Thanks and knit on!!
I purchased the book and so far *knock wood* have not had any problems. The thing that I find a bit ironic is that HGTV had your show on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings prior to this post in your blog and it looks like starting this week, it will only be on on Friday?! Coincidence?!
Thanks everyone, for the support. Such kind words, I really appreciate it!
Jen- I didn’t know that. 🙁 Likely though, it has more to do with the fact that HGTV doesn’t run re-runs to the degree that DIY does and since we didn’t shoot this year, they’re probably running out of programming.
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The March YarnYAY! Box crochet project is 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘵, a crochet, boomerang shawlette. The shape is more commonly seen in knitted pieces, but I love it because if you want the piece to be larger, you just keep working it in the established pattern.
𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘵 is worked with a sweet, as-to-go edging and optional, appliquéd, chain-florets. I designed it to be worn as shown here, scarf-style, but with the option to go full-shawl. You do you!
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘆𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 — 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿 — 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗬𝗔𝗬! 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗼𝘅 (𝘁𝗮𝗽, 𝗴𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗼, 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗬𝗔𝗬.𝗰𝗼𝗺)
MODEL FUN FACT:
The gorgeous human modeling this shawlette, Kat Roberts, was the main featured young woman (swipe to see) in the infamous 1992, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog video “Nothing But a G Thang”. That video didn’t age well, but man, she sure did! 🤩
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We are so excited that our friend and YarnYAY! Design Manager, @juliamadill's Overprint Bag design was published in the Spring '23 issue of @pompommag !
We love the graphic look, and environmentally conscious purpose of this crochet tote so much, that we've put together two colorful, Montoya Merino Light kits to celebrate!
Go to the YarnYAY! shop link in my @vickiehowell bio to learn more AND get a 20% off discount for the digital issue of the magazine.
Oh, and keep your eyes open for a crochet-along, coming on 3/29!
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝘁. 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘆'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆!🍀
The YarnYAY! 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘉𝘰𝘹'𝘴 featured shade of 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘺𝘢 𝘔𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘰 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 (Desert Jasper), feels right at home with this holiday, so 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀! See below for details.
Side note (that likely no one by me will care about): Giving away hanks on St Patrick's Day, of my Montoya Merino yarn feels appropriate as my dad used to always say that my brother and I were Spirish (Spanish + Irish). Thank you for listening.
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Honestly Vickie, it’s ok! A lot of the patterns I had already printed off before the book came out, and I’m sure a lot of other people have did the same thing!
It’s okay Vickie. I know you take it personally, and I would too, when you lend your name to something and it turns out less than what you what have produced. After all, you ARE your brand.
I know it will all be resolved and I’m sure everyone understands.
Knit On!!!
Hi Vickie,
Most people (should) know that anything with a big corporate logo on it isn’t going to have been created 100% by the person on the cover! You’ve done so much for the knitting world, and have so much info available on the internet that I can’t imagine people not being able to overlook this! Thanks for all you do, and here is an example of your value to me as a knitter: I recently bought Modular Knits by a knitting designer you had on your show, had so much trouble with the patterns and found out the book was filled with errors. So I tivod the episode (That’s So Mod) that you had with her, printed out the pattern from the diy website, and took notes while watching and was finally able to GET IT!! I learned so much from that. That means way more than a book with a few errors in it.
Jill
Thank you for posting that on your blog. I know I appreciate it and I’m sure others will too.
We still love you, Vickie! If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t know half about knitting that I do!
Denise
I agree with the above comment. Folks love you no matter what.
Vickie…
That was kick-ass! Thanks so much for your post. It’s so nice when people take the time to respond to issues like this.
Vickie, the fact that you took the time to post this, just goes to show everyone what an outstanding woman you are. I can not possibly imagine that ANYONE would hold you personally responsible for the errors. I personally have the book (not knitted anything yet, but am getting ready to *giggle* and as long as I know I can get ahold of a spot that will list the errors and then the corrections,well, then I am one damn happy camper LOL. I have 2 particular knitting books that I have purchased (and they were NOT inexpensive) and they too have errors….the diference is, there is not ONE spot that you can find corrections. I spent WEEKS trying to find the errata, seriously. It was terrible AND I was in the MIDDLE of a particular pattern which STILL sits un-finished. I have located the errors and corrections but have no desire to do the pattern now and I can tell you one thing, I will NEVER purchase another one of her books….yours on the other hand, I have all of them and will continue to support you with not only your books/patterns BUT your yarns (which I loooovvvveeee)too.So, take it from a VERY windy and VERY chatty knitter/book & pattern hoe *sheepish grin*, I am sure I am not the only one who truly appreciates your honesty and your sincerity regarding this. Thanks and knit on!!
I purchased the book and so far *knock wood* have not had any problems. The thing that I find a bit ironic is that HGTV had your show on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings prior to this post in your blog and it looks like starting this week, it will only be on on Friday?! Coincidence?!
Thanks everyone, for the support. Such kind words, I really appreciate it!
Jen- I didn’t know that. 🙁 Likely though, it has more to do with the fact that HGTV doesn’t run re-runs to the degree that DIY does and since we didn’t shoot this year, they’re probably running out of programming.