Ok, this’ll be a quick one because I’m grounding myself from my computer for the day…ok let’s be realistic, for a few hours, to work on the crochet poncho that’s due in a few days.
Big mushy-gushy thanks to everyone for the kind words about Knit Aid! I really appreciate the love. Also, a quick holla’ (yes, I may be the whitest person alive. hush.) to those who’ve blogged about it so far:
Speaking of Mix Tape, have you guys read it yet? It’s my fave, new zine. It’s produced in Australia, but can be easily delivered to your doorstep by ordering here!
One of the mag’s publishers, Justine (who, over the months has become my web buddy, too), sent me a couple of copies last year and I was immediately hooked. It’s smartly written, and filled with loads of great, crafty content infused with pop-culture, parental anecdotes, and eco- consciousness. I was honored when they asked if they could interview me for their 4th issue! It was fun to do because they asked me questions that don’t usually come up, in crafty pubs–mainly having to do with music. Since I turned in my answers though, I’ve been having writer’s regret about bands I left out from the “Top 5 Albums” question. I mean, I named a freakin’ yarn after Jeremy Enigk & Trent Reznor and totally forgot to mention Sunny Day Real Estate’s “Diary” and NIN’s “The Downward Spiral”! Oy, and don’t get me started about how I totally snubbed Billie Holiday and James Taylor. But I digress.
Ok, enjoy the article and check out the zine. You’ll totally dig it, I promise!
I really like Mixtape magazine – have every issue so far (found them on etsy originally). I was pleased to learn – when I preordered the latest issue – that you were to be featured. I enjoyed the little article a lot…it was fun. Also wanted you to know that I love Knit Aid – lots of good stuff!!! 🙂
I got my KnitAid in the mail yesterday – it’s fabulous (sung with jazz hands!). You really should go into a pun making business, you are very skilled at it. I’m teaching my friend to knit and I’ve ordered her to get her own copy of Knit Aid as a text book! Well done!!!
That sounds like an awesome ‘zine! I’ll definitely have to check it out. Goodness knows we have enough punk zines in the house courtesy of my husband, we need some of a different variety in the house finally!
Hello Miss Vickie Howell. First, I saw you on tv when i was in my jammies a few weeks ago… (you were explaining how to make a strawberry adorned vintage apron)… and then I read all about you via Justine and Nichola’s zine… and NOW.. i need to go and get your book, even though I am a crap knitter… because i can just look at the pages in wonder! Congratulations on your book and just on being really good.
Meet Vickie
Photo: Harperpoint Photography
Vickie Howell is a on-air host, designer, instructor & community builder in the D.I.Y. genre.
Read more here.
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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We launched a few new shades of my Montoya Merino Light yarn (100% super wash merino/sport-weight/300 yds) for Spring including this beauty, Blue Lapis! Tap, click, or go to YarnYAY.com to learn more.
I really like Mixtape magazine – have every issue so far (found them on etsy originally). I was pleased to learn – when I preordered the latest issue – that you were to be featured. I enjoyed the little article a lot…it was fun. Also wanted you to know that I love Knit Aid – lots of good stuff!!! 🙂
Not sure why the link to my blog post about your book isn’t working, but its there!
http://www.lapdogcreations.com/2008/05/spring-flingin-week-6.html
just ordered mixtape! I’ll be picking up your book soon!
I got my KnitAid in the mail yesterday – it’s fabulous (sung with jazz hands!). You really should go into a pun making business, you are very skilled at it. I’m teaching my friend to knit and I’ve ordered her to get her own copy of Knit Aid as a text book! Well done!!!
Got my copy of the book…LOVE IT!!
I posted on my blog…just trying to spread the word for ya!
Hugs!
OMG!!!!
http://davelowe.blogspot.com/2008/05/knit-aid.html
the absolute best brag for you ever! Had me in stitches and may I quote yout “NO WIRE NEEDLES, EVER?!”
Can’t wait for the copy I bought from your site.
That sounds like an awesome ‘zine! I’ll definitely have to check it out. Goodness knows we have enough punk zines in the house courtesy of my husband, we need some of a different variety in the house finally!
Hello Miss Vickie Howell. First, I saw you on tv when i was in my jammies a few weeks ago… (you were explaining how to make a strawberry adorned vintage apron)… and then I read all about you via Justine and Nichola’s zine… and NOW.. i need to go and get your book, even though I am a crap knitter… because i can just look at the pages in wonder! Congratulations on your book and just on being really good.