2010 already. Seriously? Huh? Excuse me while I wrap my brain around that…..In the meantime let’s have a contest. Now doesn’t that sound like a festive way to start off a new week, month and year?

With a little help from a friend (ok, a lot of help) my studio was cleaned and I can now see the top of my desk! Dare I say, it’s actually cute and I’m amazed at what has been unearthed. Which has me wondering:

What’s on your desk (night stand, end table, coffee table)? What’s the funniest/oddest/coolest thing you’ve found there? What would you like to have on your desk?

Contest will be open until Thursday, January 7th at 12:00 a.m. Eastern. What spoils await the winner(s)? Yarn, of course. New year, new yarn bases!!! But, that’s all I’m going to say for now…..

I’m still taking entries for the latest contest through tomorrow, Monday, November 9th at Noon Eastern – then the winners will be announced. It’s such a kick to read what you all can’t/won’t leave home without. There are some great pattern recommendations – highly recommend you read through the entries, you’ll be glad you did!

Retro Mint – 50.50 Silk Merino Aran

Wine Tastings – 80.20 Merino Nylon

Thoughts of Blue – 8ply Cashmere

Moss Landing – 100% Merino Superwash Worsted

All of the above and then some…. in the shop tonight….. 8:00 p.m. Eastern.

I spy a hand-knit in the wild!

Test knit by JenniferB.

Had a hayride last weekend and one particular out-of-towner forgot her mittens. A quick trip to the studio ensued to see what sort of wool wear I might have on hand – these fit the bill perfectly.

Soon to be a knitted rectangle, as opposed to a box. Do have to say though, even though the first Forever Tweed was not the most flattering knit, I’ve worn it quit a bit and will continue to do so. It’s just so cozy and it actually is quite cute with a button down and jeans. Did I mention cozy? So you can imagine how excited I am to finish the smaller, more rectangular version.

This brings me to a question: What are your favorite, go-to handknits? The ones you can’t leave home without? The ones you knit over and over again because they are loved, well worn, cute, kicky, versatile, cozy….and, well, just the perfect knit.

Tell me. I’ll be taking entries all through this week and drawing two winners from the entries on Monday, November 9th. I’ll choose two winners who will each receive a skein of Plucky Yarn!

Recently I spoke about my apprehension and then conversion to the ever humble and lovely shawl/shawlette. Of course, you still won’t ever see me wearing it the old fashioned way (fantastic for others, just not my cuppa tea) but you will see me with them bunched up around my neck or haphazardly about my shoulders. They’re just so much more interesting a knit than a regular scarf and something special about they way the huge the neck/shoulder area.

Now, the latest addition to the shawlbutnotwornasashawl aresenal:

• The Boneyard Shawl
• Plucky Knitter 6ply Cashmere
• Raveled.

The past week and this next week promise to be a crazy one. Plucky Classics will be shipping out in waves starting tomorrow, Monday, September 28th through Wednesday the 30th and also on Tuesday and Wednesday will be last minute preparations for my trip to Seattle. Wait? What? Didn’t I tell you? Oh, this is exciting….. if you are in the Seattle area on Sunday, October 4th, there will be a Plucky Knitter Trunk Show at Churchmouse Yarns & Teas from 12:00 to 5:00.  The wonderful ladies at Churchmouse and I would love to see you! There will be cashmere as far as the eye can see! And, of course, other fun yarns too. But, you know, we are coming into full-on cashmere season!

Then upon my return I’ll have a little yarn related announcement….. stay tuned.

September that is….

Bountiful – Merino SW Roving

Vintage Cozy – Merino SW Roving

Yarns waiting for the next update ……. And, I finished a sweater (or maybe it’s more like a knitted box, but I love it nonetheless)! Photos to come.

Hoping your first week of September has been a great one!

Glen Haven, MI

Maritime Knitting (or is it more weaving?)

Well it sure is about time! Because I’m so tardy in getting this posted, I thouhgt I’d sweeten the pot a little – so instead of one winner we’ll have three!

1. Trilobite

2. KathrynGrace

3. Annette

Thanks so much to everyone for playing along. We are going to be an extremely busy bunch this Fall – you guys have some grand plans. I was so inspired. If you haven’t read through the comments, it’s a wealth of inspiration.