Exciting News!

Another school vacation week!
Good thing the kids want to have a pajama day one day! Yeah! I cant wait!

Been so busy birthdays anniversary and being dizzy in between literally falling down dizzy spells.. Hate it! Hope the DRs will figure it out soon. Managed to get some more knitting done.


More Exciting News on the knitting front! :

This is the first of my new designs - 'Cape Cod Bay Sox' that will be featured in a up-coming book

"50 Socks - 50 States". This huge multi-sock, multi-designer book will be released ONLY on CD, with previews at the June TNNA show.

The Publisher, Dr. Laura Andersson of Sirius Knitting Publications www.SiriusKnitting.com is collaborating with Susan Druding & Crystal Palace Yarns, who will also be distributors.

"50 Socks - 50 States" is Volume 3 of the "Friendly Socks" series of books, which are multi-designer compilations - bet you will find some of your fave on-line designers here!

The CD will include sock designs that cover the full gamut of imaginative sock fun

ribbing, beading, cables, cuffs, fair isle, intarsia, and lace

with novel sock construction, directions for socks including top-down, toe-up, double-pointed needles & both 1- & 2-circs

diverse sizes too! socks for infants, babies, toddlers, children, teens, women, & men as well as at least one holiday stocking!

You will SOON be able to find more pictures and details at http://SocksandMorewithCPYblogspot.com and
> http://siriusknitting.blogspot.com, as well as on www.Straw.com and here on my own blog.

The CD-only release will run $19.95 (plus shipping, where applicable) and can be obtained from many yarn shops

as well as from Dr Laura proflaura@firststepinternet.com or drlaura@siriusknitting.com

School vacation is over....

my husbands best friend wife and children home had a 2 alarm fire last week during school vacation and lost pretty much everything
been a little busy helping them.
this is the room where it started an upstairs bedroom a heating rock in a fish tank they had for a few years and never had a problem or should I say whats left of it
the hallway upstairs next to it

holes in floor
the kitchen
I'm helping her with replacing some stash that's for sure. She was worried that we couldn't get the afghans she made out in time.. we tried and went back again to see what was left to salvage......not alot!! Insurance should have a couple trailers to fit the family on the property within a couple weeks or so.
If anyone has any extra afhgans laying around please let me know. I know they would enjoy them. I collected alot of toys, clothing, beding towels and HBA locally. They'll be some fundraing going on and I let her know that I'd see what I could coem up with from some online friends... Some info is posted on my facebook too. There such great people with lots of children a family of 10 actually, a retired firefighter (on-call still) kids sports and very active in the community, very well liked by so many....

on the kinitting front here,
working on some new sock patterns some will be avialable for sale through ravelry and a couple for a upcoming book that will be available throguh Crystal Palace Yarns and/or Sirus knitting.
more to come soon....with pictures!!

Big Yellow Taxi Socks

Big Yellow Taxi Socks
Originally uploaded by soapfibergal

Thanks to a swap with Bad Amy on the knitty's coffeeshop. She found me a skein of Louet Gems to finish my socks!!

size 1 needles,
Yarn-Louet Gems in Cherry Red along with some leftover regia.
Pattern Big Yellow Taxi
Book -SiriusKnitting: Friendly Sock Books 1 and 2
Friendly Socks II
Designer -Becky Yoder

Updates and in need of some help

I've been in bed, hospital and couch for over a week now recovering....had a very tough time with procedures found out I have to have a full follow up I didn't pass the cardiology screening nor tests, EKG & ECHO.... so to a cardiologist to see if I qualify for a pacemaker (like I really need any more medical issues, I have enough to last an entire extended family for a lifetime!!) and when they took my liver out later in the week they had to take a few biopsies of stuff.. liver not looking to good....Hopefully will have those results by the end of this week.... Crossing my fingers.. in the meantime between kids needs, my own and resting I've been busy knitting again.. Boy does it feel GOOD! A little painful but nevertheless GREAT to be knitting again. Makes me feel better and not so depressed...I think the pain meds help me knit faster...heehee

Here's one pair of socks. Pattern is from the new book "Friendly Sock Compilation, Vol II: A-Z and more".

16 author/designers: Debra Barker, Debra Chinn, Marcia Cordell, Michelle Fischer, Bonnie Franz, Sheron Goldin, Kathy Nehrenz, Joan Macleod, Claudia Tietze, Jeanie Townsend, Linda Walsh, Charlton Wilbur, Nancy Wild, KyleAnn Williams, Becky Yoder, and me, Laura Andersson (editor).
Book 1 is $24 and 4.50 priority ship; Book 2 is
$28 and 4.50 priority ship.
Book 2 is about 140 pages, with 40+ patterns & articles from 16 different designers you know. These are FULL-SIZE, books, not skimpy!
As well, there are helpful articles on topics such as how to use handspun in that new pattern you bought!
Books have plastic covers for protection over cardstock covers, spiral binding to lay flat, and full color. there's also a pocket for your notes and etc!

Pricing: Book 1, $24 and $4.50 priority ship
Book 2, $28 and $4.50 priority ship.

Special offer: if you order both books together, then you can
have free shipping (a $9 value) or 20% off book 1.

PS paypal to, drlaura@siriusknitting.com

(btw I have some patterns in it, I was published for the first time this year!!)

the pattern that I have been working on here is called Big Yellow Taxi designed by Becky Yoder
which I only changed the colors for July.....thought it looked pretty neat....


So I weighed out my yarn and all to make sure I had enough but opps.. Guess what not! Hoping someone can help me out here maybe possibly.....pretty please, my toes will be very cold....and another shade/color didn't look right.....


now............

I'm in immediate desperately seeking if anyone happens to have a few
yards in their sock yarn leftovers of
Louet Gems Pearl in Cherry Red?

Dyelot 80.1112-8 but NOT necessary just need a few yards to finish up
a toe is all..

I love leftovers if you don't need them , can work out arrangements
for them please email me off list. I'm on the east coast but don't
care where it comes from ......

Then I'll be back to my recovery! promise.....yeah right! Seriously yes, back to the couch for a nap!

Hurry! Get your Entries & orders in before the Holiday Rush!

Friendly Sock Compilation, Vol II: A-Z and more

Designers: Debra Barker, Debra Chinn, Michelle Fischer,
Bonnie Franz, Kathy Nehrenz, Joan Macleod, Jeanie Townsend, Linda Walsh, Charlton Wilbur, Nancy Wild, KyleAnn Williams, Becky Yoder, Claudia Tietze, Linda Walsh, and Laura Andersson (editor).

This is by no means ALL the socks, but I thought you might like to see!

Book 2, mailing 12-21-06 is $28 and $4.50 priority ship. It will be about 150 pages, with 40 patterns from 16 different designers some you know or are familar with. As well, there are helpful articles on topics such as how to use handspun in that new pattern you bought!

As before, the book will have plastic covers over cardstock covers, spiral binding to lay flat, and full color.

Pricing: Book 1, $24 and $4.50 priority ship
Book 2, $28 and $4.50 priority ship.

Special offer: if you order both books together, then you can
have free shipping (a $9 value) or 20% off book 1. Which actually the free ship deal saves you more money!

Send paypal to: drlaura@siriusknitting.com
publication date and first shipments 12/21/06 or to pay by money order please contact me for info

we're also working on gift cards in case you want to send something
special to let your loved one know their book is coming.


please note: anyone who has one of the 100 numbered copies of Bk 1 has
the option to receive that same number for book 2

Don't forget to mention your ordering through my blog post in the comment section to receive a small gift with your order! and will also be placed into a special raffle for the upcoming New Year! Please note that drawing(s) & odds of winning depending on amount of entries

BONUS
For continued online support for both Book one & two join us
on the Friendly Socks Group KALS, contests, prizes, etc....Hope to see some of you join!
Remember key word here being Friendly!

New Book Sneak Preview & Raffle!

Friendly Sock Compilation, Vol II: A-Z and more

Designers: Debra Barker, Debra Chinn, Michelle Fischer,
Bonnie Franz, Kathy Nehrenz, Joan Macleod, Jeanie Townsend, Linda Walsh, Charlton Wilbur, Nancy Wild, KyleAnn Williams, Becky Yoder, Claudia Tietze, Linda Walsh, and Laura Andersson (editor).

This is by no means ALL the socks, but I thought you might like to see!

Book 2, mailing 12-21-06 is $28 and $4.50 priority ship. It will be about 150 pages, with 38 patterns from 16 different designers some you know or are familar with. As well, there are helpful articles on topics such as how to use handspun in that new pattern you bought!

As before, the book will have plastic covers over cardstock covers, spiral binding to lay flat, and full color.

Pricing: Book 1, $24 and $4.50 priority ship
Book 2, $28 and $4.50 priority ship.

Special offer: if you order both books together, then you can
have free shipping (a $9 value) or 20% off book 1. Which actually the free ship deal saves you more money!

Send paypal to: drlaura@siriusknitting.com
publication date and first shipments 12/21/06 or to pay by money order please contact me for info

we're also working on gift cards in case you want to send something
special to let your loved one know their book is coming.


please note: anyone who has one of the 100 numbered copies of Bk 1 has
the option to receive that same number for book 2

Don't forget to mention your ordering through my blog post in the comment section to receive a small gift with your order! and will also be placed into a special raffle for the upcoming New Year! Please note that drawing(s) & odds of winning depending on amount of entries

Pre Orders Friendlys Sock Vol 2 A-Z

Announcing an upcoming New book "Friendly Socks, Vol. 2: A to Z", a compilation
of sock patterns by 16 designers [including myself]. The book
will be approximately 150 pages, with 38 sock patterns, and related
articles.
it will be full size [8.5 x 11 in] with clear plastic covers over color
cardstock covers, spiral binding, and full color pictures for the patterns.
the book will retail for $28, with choice of media mail shipping for $2.50
or priority shipping for $4.50. paypal, US-funded money orders are accepted.
the initial deliveries will commence 12/21/06.

we are taking preorders [contact drlaura@siriusknitting.com or
proflaura@firststepinternet.com. the first 100 orders
will receive signed & numbered copies, with preference going to those who
had the number for book #1.

copies of book #1 are also still available [at $24 and ship].
pictures available at http://siriusknitting.blogspot.com and on the yahoo
group "friendlysocks".

Here's a little sneak peak of some patterns you'll find inside

First up not an ordinary sock as it looks, but can't tell you the name it'll give the surprise away~! This one is by me and as a Bonus you may also find an article about it too inside...

this one is by Jeanne Townsend (a NEW not seen before for book only)

another one by myself using STR in the Lucy colorway, you'll also find it in a solid as well

ohhh a knee high sock by Nancy Wild

a really cute one by Laura Andersson (aka as the editor & publisher)


another one of mine this one was a special project that someone asked me to do and it's a surprise... I guess you'll have to wait until you get the book


Don't' hesitate and be one of the first to reserve and receive your copies!! Tell Laura you seen the sneak peaks on my blog and receive a little extra special something from me with your order...;o))

Book Order Arrived

The books arrvied a few days ago. Mason Dixon, Rowans Vintage Knits & Nicky Epsteins Knitting over the Edge. I couldn't believe that Crafters Choice had Mason Dixons Knitting already..WOOHOO! I was so excited and I got a free digital camera with this months order too. I also get points when ordering and free book too. If your not a member and would like to become one please email me and I'll be happy to send you an invite so I get credit or a book from my wishlist for free! ;o) I love the book club and no monthly membership fee either.....

I couldn't put the book down without giving this a whirl...Mason Dixon Washcloth
I used Sugar & Cream cotton yarn in a soft spring colorway.