And the Winner is,,,,

Mel!!! Of http://oddsnendsnthings.blogspot.com/

Come on down!!! Email me at phatfiber@yahoo.com with your info!

Are you sad you didn't get a set of Pedras stitch markers?

We've got more neat contests lined up, so stay tuned!!

Thanks for playing everyone!

Crazy4Dyeing

I Lurve this bouncy sock yarn! Ellie at Crazy4Dyeing sent in several mini skeins of her jolly sock yarn custom dyed in "glacier" colorway- just for you lucky people who get January's box!

A little about her store:Crazy4Dyeing is a one-woman show and the brainchild of Ellie. A quilter for many years, she has come only lately to knitting and dyeing. Her experience with color served her well while designing and creating quilts, and now she puts those fine-tuned skills to good use while dyeing her unique colorways. A scientist by education, she fore goes formulas and note-taking while dyeing and lets serendipity rule the day. It all seems just a little crazy!

I can't tell you how much I *need* to get some of her yarn. She has a new "zestysock" base yarn I'm itching to stitch with- especially the "zoisa" colorway!I really love the jolly sock yarn base though. It has a nice twist is very soft and springy. Ellie has so much to offer in her shop, it would really be best to purchase her crazy as a loon sock club, that way you don't have to agonize over which ones to buy- unless you just like to do that sort of thing *wink*. I also love how she has several different base yarns to choose from. Her swankysock base yarn is a wool and sea cell blend! Ellie does more than sock yarn though! she'll be listing laceweight and Aran yarn soon and I for one, am holding my breath until she does! Crazy4Dyeing has a group on Ravelry too- so we can all talk about our latest projects with Ellie's yarn and remember- she does take color requests into consideration!

Pedras and *Giveaway*!

Ohh how beautiful these stitch markers are! They really are like jewelry! http://www.vanillalotus.etsy.com/ has graciously sent in beautifully handcrafted beaded stitch markers for your knitting and crocheting pleasure! Yes, these markers can be used for both!! I absolutely adore the simple elegance of everything in her shop.

I have some white angora yarn I will be knitting into a gift soon and I'm really pining after some of these to use with it! Oh imagine the visual delight of sunlight glinting off of these crystal beads as you click away your favorite pattern.

*sigh*

Thank you, Thank you, Pedras for giving some lucky folks these bejeweled stitch markers!

*update*

Priscilla from Pedras is hosting a giveaway! A full set of her stitch markers will be sent to a lucky commenter! All you have to do is take a look at her shop, find something you like and post about it in the comments section below. Link to this blogpost and get a second entry! The giveaway will end on Monday so head over to Pedras now!

I can has Karrot Kake?

Ok a silly post, but when I saw this picture:



I had to give a "paws applause" to all the phat fiber contributors! You can find more really cute and funny bunny pics at LOLBUNZ
I don't see any angoras on there yet!

Bunky Bobo's

Bunky Bobo’s hand dyed yumminess arrived a few days ago- what a treat! Sandy of Bunky Bobo’s does it all, knitting, dyeing and she even makes lip balm! Inside her box of samples, was a special package for me- my very own skein of sock yarn and lip balm to test!! I must admit to you, I wasn't as excited about the lip balm as I was the yarn, but then I tried it… YUM! It has a really soft, smooth and creamy texture and her “frosting” flavor is spot on! It immediately found its way into my purse. A few of you lucky peeps will be getting Bunky Girl Lip Balm because Sandy was so generous and threw a few in for January’s Box! Okay, I had way too much fun photographing Bunky Bobo’s Yarn. Her colors are just awesome, the yarn is of great quality, and her names are inspired by literature. While I was photographing them, I found myself planning sock projects for each color. My Dad, I’ve decided, needs some socks made from her “Lear” colorway. My sister Jill needs some monkey socks from “Hera” and I want something from Henry the 5th! Macbeth looks like it needs to be a hat or wrist-warmers for my younger sis Susan. If you want froo froo pastels, don’t shop at Bunky Bobo’s. Nope. Only deep, rich, soulful colorways can be found in her shop. Speaking of soulful, I rarely miss reading Sandy’s blog- where she continually stands up for those of us who are dependant on nice yarn. A warm fuzzy to Bunky Bobos!

Moonwood Farm

Are you ready for some fibery goodness? I have had a fiber crush on Moonwood Farm’s animals for a while now. I love visiting Moonwood’s site and looking all of the absolutely adorable animals they care for. Their lovely website enables you to actually read and come to “know” the animals your fiber comes from. Roo, the Mistress of Moonwood, has graciously sent in some exquisite handspun yarn samples and Hand Spinner’s kits. I cannot tell you the self-restraint I have had to muster while handling this fiber. After opening her shipment, I wanted to just grab it all and and go hide somewhere and feel it while saying "my precious" over and over. The handspun feels as if it will float off of my hands when I hold it- and the natural color is so gorgeous. I am having dreams at night of a hand knit sweater made from her yarn! The quality of the items listed in her etsy shop can only be fully appreciated in person. The details, right down to the tags, are so well planned and carefully crafted. Moonwood Farm does everything right… especially breeding Alpacas.
Just look at this one! Stare deep into Myra's eyes and then tell me you don't want one.
For those of you who will get a Moonwood sample- consider yourself lucky! For those who aren’t so lucky, Roo will be offering her samples only for the month of January. I cannot tell you how much you NEED this fiber.
Take time out and treat yourself to a wonderful fiber experience.. visit Moonwood Farm today!

Knit Craft Note Cards

Cindy Moore has been hard at work translating The Art of Knitting 1897 into modern knitting patterns! This is a huge undertaking, and to help fund her time spent on this laborious task, Cindy is now offering beautifully printed note cards with the translated pattern and sample swatch on them. These cards are very beautiful and suitable for gifting in various swaps or as small gifts to your knitting pals. I’m sure these would be especially coveted by those blessed with the ability to design knitwear patterns! Several lucky box recipients will be getting a full color printed note card from http://www.knit-craft-notecards.com/ Be sure to collect them all!



For those of you who also belong to Ravelry, Cindy is known as “FitterKnitter” and has downloads available here: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/fitterknitter-designs
Cindy also has a large group on Ravelry devoted to her Art of Knitting project.
Thank you Cindy for contributing a unique and beautiful sample to January’s Box!

Plum Crazy Llama Ranch and Fiber Art

Plum Crazy Llama Ranch and Fiber Art has everything fiber in their Ebay shop! From finished knitted items to lovely spinning fibers, you will find something there you need. You can spend the better part of an afternoon exploring all the wonderful listings Gayle and her family have for sale! Most of her items are original one-of-a- kind pieces with neat names like “Haight Ashbury”, “Psychedelic”, and “Woodstock” that are so befitting the wonderfully colorful and playful work she offers up. Plum Crazy Llama Ranch and Fiber Art contributed several wonderful mini batts for your hand spinning enjoyment!
The samples are so soft and the colors are so vibrant!
Gayle welcomes custom work so be sure to contact her about doing something for you. Some of the fiber she offers are Llama, merino wool, cashmere, yak, baby alpaca, baby camel, peace silk, soy silk, angora rabbit and mohair. Go ahead, get some! Fiber is good for you.

Seriously, if you want something truly unique and delicious, I can think of no better place to start than Plum Crazy Llama Ranch and Fiber Art!

Summer Star Creations

Summer Star Creations sent in several hand crafted stitch markers for the January Box! Summer's business started out at a LYS where the owners asked her to craft some stitch markers for their store last year. Summer is a really cool person too- she's tattooed and I can't help but wonder if the large ink wings on the back of her business card are hers! It seems the sky is the limit as to what she can come up with in regards to color and choice of stones! I especially love the natural stone stitch markers- I need to buy a box and make sure the green agate looking ones are in it!! I think these are the perfect jewels to adorn your next knitting journey, but don't take my word for it- here is one of the feedbacks Summer recently received in her Etsy Shop: "I love these stitch markers. They're beautiful and shiny, and just the right size. They don't catch the yarn, they slide easily across the needles, and they make me smile every time I come to one while I'm knitting with them. SummerStar Creations are Full of Win!"

Thank you Summer for adding a little bling to the box!

Jessie

Kalamazoo Knits

Kalamazoo Knits is a group of designers who specialize in clear, easy to execute knitting patterns. They offer a range of unique patterns for every skill level. Several lucky people will have Diane Kostecki's fingerless mitts pattern in their box! Wondering what to do with all of the sample yarn in your box? Problem solved with these cute mitts. I can just picture myself wearing these with matching socks, looking out my window over fresh fallen snow, sipping my morning tea and planning the day ahead. These look like a quick knit too- something to churn out as gifts perhaps!

I have my eye on the little knit ornament patterns! I'd love to have a "knit" themed Christmas tree! Kalamazoo knits has me all excited about knitting dozens of tiny socks to hang as decorations. What a way to stash bust! Am I really talking about Christmas? It's not even Halloween.
You all may know I have a Great Pyrenees, Phoebe. The one drawback (well, maybe one of several!) to having a Pyr is, being so fluffy, she would look silly in a knitted sweater. How cute is that dog sweater pattern?!! It is knitted flat and sewn up the center-which makes me think this may be another good pattern to churn out- maybe for a little dog rescue organization. Thanks Kalamazoo Knits for giving us a chance to try your fun patterns!
Yours,

Jessie