tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35529733623157239062024-03-06T19:34:05.773-08:00Knitted WitLorajeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05422022554084121323noreply@blogger.comBlogger296125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-46041314035016115302017-06-28T11:40:00.001-07:002017-06-28T11:40:09.737-07:00We're Hiring!<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-18061502591717805312016-01-15T08:34:00.000-08:002016-01-15T08:35:22.875-08:00Fan Girl!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Are you a fan of <a href="http://www.knittedwit.com/">Knitted Wit</a>? Me, too! Here are some easy ways you can support Knitted Wit!<br />
1. Buy Yarn. Duh, right? That's the quickest way to keep us growing!<br />
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2. Create with the yarn you purchased! That's simple, too! Who doesn't want to cast on and get going with the new shiny project!<br />
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3. Get that yarn on your <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/">ravelry</a> project page! When you add it to your stash it will pop up as an option for your next project. When you've started the latest greatest pattern <a href="http://www.knittedwit.com/">Knitted Wit</a> will pop up as an awesome yarn to use for other people searching through projects.<br />
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4. Be a show off! Tell the world all about it on social media! Tag pictures with #knittedwit. People will click on the hashtag and go down the rainbow of a rabbit hole and see all the amazing things Knitted Wit creates!<br />
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Thank you for being the super star you are and supporting this woman owned business!</div>
Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-88329223970927392652015-07-21T19:45:00.000-07:002015-07-21T19:57:45.786-07:00Knitted Wit is Hiring!Hello!! We are in search for a dyer. Is that you? Read through our ideal employee list and see if you'd be a good fit! Directions for responding to the job listing are below, please do not leave info in a comment.<br />
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<li>Attention to detail</li>
<li>Team player in ideas/decision making</li>
<li>Ability to work alone from a list</li>
<li>Able to lift 50 lbs</li>
<li>Work 8 hours on your feet</li>
<li>Flexible schedule, available 30 hours a week</li>
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* Dye experience is not necessary, we are happy to train. Training is an investment for us and we would like to hire for the long term.<br />
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We are a family friendly, woman owned business. Some amazing benefits include Netflix and Hulu, yarn and fiber, and lots of color. If you are interested in the job please send an email to info@knittedwit.com. A resume would be great or a letter making the case for you being a great fit!<br />
Closing date is 8/10/2015. We'll contact shortly after for interviews.Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-62840754721935800792014-10-06T18:53:00.000-07:002014-10-06T18:53:27.648-07:00Knit Mug!!I was paging through the fund raising catalog for my son and found the best knit mug!!! I'm ordering a bunch for knitty friends. I'll probably be stocking up on wrapping paper too! I got to see the mug in real life the other day, it's even better in person!<br />
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You can buy your mug <a href="http://www.charlestonwrap.com/">here</a>. Use the student code 140483. When you use this code my son gets the credit and so does his school. I can also see sales based on emails, so you'll be entered to win a skein of Cotton Candy or Victory Sock! Once you've used the student code to log in click on great gifts and home decor, the mug should front and center! There are loads of other fun things to buy of course. </div>
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So why this fundraiser? Our school is a Title I. We have free breakfast and lunch for all students. We are a high poverty school. The PTA is running this fundraiser to give money to each classroom. More is being allocated to the lower grades to be put towards field trips. While the PTA doesn't know about sales being turned in on paper, they can see their internet sales. So far only $700, which the school will get about 40% of. I know we've sold around $450 in mugs. Clearly, we need to sell a lot more!! This fundraiser closes on 10/9. If you purchase after that you can still choose our school and we'll get a smaller proceed, but anything helps! Im off to buy some mugs, wrapping paper, and who knows!!</div>
Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-67687902001360509852014-07-22T09:30:00.000-07:002014-07-22T09:30:02.393-07:00A Weekend To Dye For {Among Friends}Have you been wanting to learn to dye? Splash some colors around? You are in luck!! <a href="http://www.sinceresheep.com/">Sincere Sheep</a> and <a href="http://www.knittedwit.com/">Knitted Wit </a>are teaching a dye retreat the first weekend in August. <a href="http://www.amongfriendsclub.com/">{Among Friends}</a> will be hosting the event and making sure you have loads of fun.<br />
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Friday night we'll kick off the weekend with a meet and greet and trunk show at the studio, 7434 NE Sandy Blvd, light refreshments will be served. Saturday and Sunday we'll be diving into the wonderful world of color! We'll learn two different acid dye techniques and learn how to dye with natural dyes. There will even be an indigo pot!<br />
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The dye class is $150+$50 material fee. The material fee covers ten 50 gram skeins of fingering weight super wash merino. More will be available for purchase that weekend.<br />
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We can't wait for you to join us and to see what you create! All the details can be found on <a href="http://www.amongfriendsclub.com/">{Among Friends}</a>.Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-21132590856902278302014-07-21T09:30:00.000-07:002014-07-21T09:30:02.032-07:00Finish the Tour de Fleece with Knitted Wit<div style="text-align: center;">
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July 27th from 1-4 pm we'll have bubbly, treats, and fiber for spinning! There will be yarn too of course. All the fiber in the studio, 7434 NE Sandy Blvd, is 10% off that day! Bring your wheel, spindle, current WIP and join us for some fun!</div>
Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-55814307188074271672014-03-11T03:30:00.000-07:002014-03-11T03:30:01.630-07:00Knitted Wit is Moving!!Alert the presses! Knitted Wit is moving out of my house and into a studio space! I am so excited I can't sit still! April 1st we'll be moving to a space in my neighborhood that will be perfect for Knitted Wit to continue growing in. Have I told you how small our house is? 760 square feet. With two adults, three kids, and a dog. Oh, and Knitted Wit. To say its cramped is a massive understatement. The space we're moving to is almost as big as our house, but it will just be Knitted Wit. I could gush all day really!<br />
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In order to afford moving and installing all the equipment necessary I'm doing an <a href="http://igg.me/at/CSY/x/6593610">indiegogo campaign</a>. A lot of my larger equipment won't work indoors or can't leave my house, like my washing machine. If you are so inclined, please check it out. There are some great perks to take advantage of. If you could let your knit night know too, that would be great!<br />
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One of the things I'm excited to offer at the new space is dye classes. You'll be able to come to the studio and see how it all works and then make variegated or semi-solid color yourself! And there's an old school pharmacy up the street with a fountain, hello milkshakes and root beer floats!<br />
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Another bit of quick news, mini skeins are in the shop! There's sweater kits <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/181928414/striped-baby-sweater-kit?ref=listing-shop-header-0">here</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/181994784/striped-baby-sweater-kit?ref=related-0">here</a>, flip through all the color options to see your choices. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/181306536/mini-mania?ref=related-1">20 and 40 color sets</a> are also available.<br />
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A major thank you for your continued support. Today has been humbling with all the support of my passion.Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-34664225942071468992014-03-08T17:25:00.001-08:002014-03-08T17:25:54.812-08:00I'd Like To Thank The Academy...<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Only a week late, but better late than never! And it's International Woman's Day so this fits perfectly! I've been wanting to write a thank you letter to all the people that have helped me and Knitted Wit get to where I am. I think about it every time I prepare for and have a successful show. I was further inspired by a tweet from Madeline Albright this morning. (Technology is amazing!) "<span style="background-color: white; color: #292f33; line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">In honor of Intl </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WomensDay&src=hash" style="background-color: white; color: #0084b4; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #66b5d2;">#</span>WomensDay</a><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #292f33;"><span style="line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">, go out of your way to help another woman. We must support each other in order to succeed." I want to thank all the people who have helped me succeed. And most of them have been women. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #292f33; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">With the help of my incredible support network, your continued patronage, and my hard work Knitted Wit is growing up! I'm thrilled for this next step and all the possibilities</span> it brings. In a few days I will be launching an indiegogo campaign to raise funds for the remaining expenses for this transition. Please join me in the next chapter of Knitted Wit!</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #292f33; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></span><br />
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Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-82786470733782547192014-03-04T08:27:00.003-08:002014-03-04T08:27:57.446-08:00Pack Up The MoonI was lucky enough to get an early copy of <a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/62-9780451468604-0">Pack Up The Moon</a> from <a href="http://www.yarnagogo.com/">Rachael Herron</a>. This book is beautiful. And heart breaking. It's gorgeously written and I felt my self sinking lower and lower into the book. So many layers to the story. When I got to a really hard part I flipped to the end of the book and read the Q & A with Rachael. Her inspiration was from her day job of 911 dispatch. Wanting to complete the story since she only sees a few minutes of often very difficult stories. As some one who likes to make up stories about everybody I pass by, I can totally understand wanting to wrap up a story. This helped me dig into the story a bit more, but wow did I get my heart broken. I even emailed Rachael to break up with her for a few days. We're back together, trying things out again, but it's a little touch and go.<br />
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Reading Pack Up The Moon is sort of like listening to a This American Life story. The story gently unfolds from multiple characters, explains the sorrow of how everyone got to their place in life, and how they will continue on. It felt like such a raw look into someone else's life, so intimate. When I'm done listening to an episode of This American Life I feel connected to humanity. I have grace and understanding for people. When I was done with Pack Up The Moon I felt the same connection. An understanding that everyone has been hurt, nobody escapes pain. And hopefully everyone has the chance to reconnect.<br />
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This book is not like any thing <a href="http://www.yarnagogo.com/">Rachael</a> has written. Grab your box of kleenex, make a pot of tea, cozy up with your <a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/62-9780451468604-0">book</a> and dig in.Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-51386917399477619112014-02-01T19:47:00.003-08:002014-02-01T19:47:43.727-08:00Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!Thank you for all the lovely compliments on Debbi's pattern! She has earned them! The winner of the skein and pattern to make Spring Mix is Barbara G, and the winner of a pattern of your choice from Debbi is Jana! Congratulations!<br />
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1. I dyed up some fantastic USA Olympic inspired yarn. You can get it out at <a href="http://www.foryarnssake.com/">For Yarn's Sake</a>! I think I might have out done Ralph Lauren.<br />
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2. I'm testing out some US grown, processed, spun super wash merino fingering weight yarn. I could not be more excited about this!!! Im pretty sure CSY members will get first crack at it! I haven't started dyeing for this yet, so go ahead and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnittedWit?section_id=5514352&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3">sign up</a>!<br />
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3. Frances and I will be at Stitches West Friday and Saturday morning! Stop by booth 947 and say hello. I'm bringing yarn for a little trunk show! Thank you to <a href="http://aneedlerunsthroughit.etsy.com/">A Needle Runs Through It</a> for hosting me and Frances!!Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-9839453478825121672014-01-28T04:30:00.000-08:002014-01-28T11:10:59.710-08:00Spring Mix Give Away!Just a few weekends ago I was in sunny, w-a-r-m San Diego. The warmth was so good! While I was there <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-stitches-of-my-life-designs">Debbi Stone</a> debuted a new pattern, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spring-mix">Spring Mix</a>, using my Single Fingering. It's a gorgeous pattern, a delicate lace that's easy to memorize.<br />
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I have a skein to give and Debbi has generously offered to provide the pattern via <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/">Ravelry</a> download. Hop over to her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-stitches-of-my-life-designs">designer page</a> and tell me which pattern you'd love to make. I'll draw two winners: one will get a kit to make Spring Mix, the second winner will get their favorite pattern from Debbi! Sounds like a win win win. I'll pick a winner Friday morning and ship out the yarn as soon as I have your address! </div>
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Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-48418458086025818082014-01-19T14:49:00.002-08:002014-01-19T14:49:20.061-08:00Rose City Yarn Crawl Mystery Knit AlongOr as it will now be called: the RCYC MKAL! Much quicker!<br />
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Did you hear about the <a href="http://www.rosecityyarncrawl.com/shop/2014-yarn-ball/">Yarn Ball</a>? Tickets are almost sold out!! I have mine and I can't wait to see all the shawls knit up! Now to plan what Frances will wear ;)</div>
Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-7528066840750678662014-01-08T10:43:00.001-08:002014-01-08T10:43:22.787-08:00On The Importance of ShoweringTalking about showering may seem silly, but if you've ever been a new mom I think you know what I'm talking about. I don't care how the baby came to be with you, showering is important. We all feel better after one.<br />
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When we found out we were having our third baby I had some goals for postpartum to make it as easy for everybody as possible. One of my goals was showering everyday. Mainly for two reasons. The first one was I nurse. Milk is messy and everywhere in the first…while. And Frances is a spitter. And really, life is messy.<br />
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The other reason is more important I think. With the boys I felt like I couldn't take a break, the baby would need me, or Eric wouldn't be able to manage with out me. People! The world will not fall apart in the 20 minutes I'm in the shower. And yes, I take a 20 minute shower. I make sure that Frances is fed and then I don't feel like I'm mandatory while I shower. Eric can sooth, change a diaper, clothes or fix whatever ails her.<br />
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There are some days when I have to talk myself through this, that Eric is capable, I need the alone time, and Frances will live. I also think about what I am modeling to my family. That it's important to take care of myself, and they are a necessary part of the family. They have a role to play. When babies are so little, papas don't always play a large role. This is a way to force some bonding time.<br />
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So new papas, new mamas: shower! Help each other get that break! We call them showercations.<br />
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What are things you do for self care? Some stay at home parents I know have a standard of getting dressed to their socks so they're ready to go out the door. It is very easy to wear pajamas all the time! I'd love to hear how you care for yourself.Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-75656449216607512032014-01-01T18:26:00.002-08:002014-01-01T19:29:35.799-08:00Happy New Year!New year, fresh start! 2013 proved to be busier and different than I ever could have dreamed. Frances Jean has been with us for 6 weeks now, but I don't quite remember a time with out her. Her brothers are keeping a close eye on her, and are always happy to jump in and help.<br />
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I am a big fan of the new year. I love setting goals, having a focus, and setting out on a task. In no particular order here are some goals for the next year:</div>
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1. Blog once a week. It might not always be about Knitted Wit and that's okay. Ive been inspired by <a href="http://www.fringeassociation.com/">Fringe Association</a> and <a href="http://www.januaryone.com/">January One's</a> blog. Who inspires you? I don't have a blog feed anymore so I tend to just read the ones I come across on twitter or facebook. </div>
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2. Craft in some way everyday. I've been following people on social media that are doing a make something everyday, so it's not just knitting or sewing, but also cooking. I'm going to focus on knitting, spinning, and sewing. It can be just 5 stitches knit, that is crafting. I want to take the time to do something with my hands every day. </div>
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3. Self-Care is my theme for 2014. Number 2 falls under this self care. I get so wrapped up in Knitted Wit work that I don't often take time for myself or really stop working. Having children, especially a new born, are helping me with this but I can do better. I plan on making an appointment tomorrow to see the chiropractor. I have no idea why it's so hard to make time in my day to take care of myself, but I always find time to watch my story! With parents aging and having kids I want to be healthy for the long haul. I also want to be an example that I am worth the time to take care of. I think that of other people, so I must believe it for myself. </div>
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So here's some proof. I wound up a ball and cast on. I've since done three rows, I'm up to 4 stitches. Watch out! </div>
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I'm bringing color back! (Sung to a tune by Justin Timberlake.) I'm so excited to announce the newest <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/155476724/community-supported-yarn-variegated">Community Supported Yarn (CSY) Variegated</a>!! Variegated yarn was my first love and what I originally started dyeing. As my production changed so did the ease of dyeing variegated. I'm happy to say I have found a way to make it efficient and consistent.<br />
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What does a share or membership get you? Three skeins over three months, starting in September. On the 15th of each month, September, October, November, I'll ship you a skein(s) of yarn. I'll be dyeing fingering weight yarn: Bling, Single Fingering, and Super Wash Merino Fingering. Each skein is large enough to make the average shawl or pair of socks. The total for this CSY is $81, with shipping in the US $9, Canada $23.10. International, please contact for pricing. With each shipment comes a love letter from me. The inspiration for the color, pattern recommendations and information about upcoming events.<br />
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What is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/155476724/community-supported-yarn-variegated">Community Supported Yarn</a>? As a small business owner it can take a little extra capital to get projects started and completed. By buying a share or membership, you are helping Knitted Wit grow. What will the CSY fund this round? It really depends on membership. To upgrade to doing variegated to a wholesale capacity, I need to invest $450 into equipment. Ten shares will make this happen!<br />
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But I'm aiming a little higher. After five years, my winder is not meeting the capacity of Knitted Wit's growth. What a great problem to have! I'm planning on upgrading to a winder that will wind six skeins at a time or rewind six at a time. This will be double what I am able to do now! In order to purchase the new winder, vertical swifts, and upgrade to variegated dyeing 50 shares need to sell.<br />
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This CSY is also limited to 50 shares. Knitted Wit is growing and I am limited in time and woman power to get it all done! <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/155476724/community-supported-yarn-variegated">Grab your share(s)</a> quick before they sell out!Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-29924519421463196242013-03-20T04:30:00.000-07:002013-03-20T04:30:05.494-07:00Happy Spring! <div style="text-align: left;">
Are your needles ready? Mine are all warmed up and read to cast on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fiar">Fiar</a>! I hope you'll be joining me! I went with this color combination and I am uber excited about the glowing Haute Pink. </div>
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The yarn is all wound up, and in my giant boxy bag from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/aneedlerunsthroughit?section_id=12338045">A Needle Runs Through It</a>. I've found that I really like the giant bags for growing projects, a lot less wrinkly! Oooh! Another thing I love, my Notability app on the ipad. I open all my pdf's in the app and I can write all over them and make notes. I'll be assigning codes to each color so I don't have to think about remembering what order I'm knitting the colors in. </div>
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Ready, set, cast on! Happy Spring and happy KAL!!!</div>
Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-33885093283691403722013-02-28T14:00:00.002-08:002013-02-28T14:00:40.761-08:00Rose City Yarn CrawlIf you live in Portland I'm sure you've heard about the <a href="http://www.rosecityyarncrawl.com/">Rose City Yarn Crawl</a> by now! I'm so excited to be having two trunk shows this weekend! I'll be at <a href="http://www.foryarnssake.com/">For Yarn's Sake</a> on Saturday from 10-6 and <a href="http://www.twistedpdx.com/">Twisted</a> from 12-4. All my colors, samples and the tasting will be up from 9-8 at Twisted and I'll be there from 12-4.<br />
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Do you have a plan for getting to all the stores? are you just visiting ones you've never been to? I hope to see you all soon!Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-64241871815614145632013-01-31T04:30:00.000-08:002013-01-31T04:30:04.747-08:00Spring KAL!A quick reminder to sign up for the newsletter! There's a little box in the top right corner. I'll be picking two subscribers to win a kit for the spring KAL, winners will be announced February 15th and March 1st. If you win after purchasing a kit, you'll be refunded! What is the spring KAL? We'll be knitting <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fiar">Fiar</a> by <a href="http://www.irishgirlieknits.com/">Irish Girlie Knits</a>! I've been wanting to knit this for ages! Now that I'm offering 50 gram skeins it's a match made in heaven!<br />
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Silver Lining, Ice Breaker, Winter's Night, Salted Caramel, Brown Sugar</div>
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Naked, Glacial Pace, Turks & Caicos, Buckle My Shoes, Prussian Blue</div>
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Buckle My Shoes, Paprika, Toffee Crunch</div>
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Haute Pink, Buckle My Shoes, Beaujolais, Salted Caramel, Prussian Blue</div>
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My Boyfriend's Sweat Shirt, Raspberry Milkshake, Honey Lavender</div>
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Genteel, Wild Orchid, Birdie Blue</div>
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Golden Delicious, Thistle, Carbon</div>
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There are a few color combinations picked out in the <a href="http://www.knittedwit.com/">shop</a> for both the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/121990332/fiar-kal-three-color-set">three</a> color option, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/121990540/fiar-kal-five-color-set">five</a>. But if you'd like to create your own magical mix, visit <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/knittedwit/sets/72157632492863386/">here</a> to see all the color options. Just add the color names when you check out. The kits will be shipping March 15th, ordering ends March 1st. We cast on March 20th!Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-81087699147327129142013-01-18T10:54:00.000-08:002013-01-18T10:54:02.625-08:00Gobstoppers!New in the shop are worsted weight mini skeins, Gobstoppers! They are 35 yards each, super wash merino, and perfect for all kinds of projects! Each set is 10 skeins for a total of 350 yards. Striped mittens are what I'm most excited to make. I found a pattern from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/waiting-for-winter-mittens--fingerless-mitts">Susan B. Anderson</a>, written in a few sizes, and with a set of Gobstoppers I could make two pairs! Or what about this cute <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fancy-guppy-skirt">little skirt</a>? The smallest size would be ridiculous in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/119184850/gal-entines-day-mini-skein-sampler">Gal-entines Day</a> colors! Maybe you enjoy color work? A set of the Gobstoppers if the perfect opportunity to add colors to your collection. Here are some awesome <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hazar">leg warmers</a> that would work with the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/119185289/treat-yourself-day-mini-skein-sampler">Treat Yourself</a> set!<br />
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Of course, Gumballs, or fingering weight mini skeins are still happening. I just found this fun little <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/double-stripe-cowl">striped cowl</a>, I think I'll be making this with the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/119184850/gal-entines-day-mini-skein-sampler">Gal-entines Day</a> set! How cute are these <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flying-vs-mitts">mitts</a> for the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/119185289/treat-yourself-day-mini-skein-sampler">Treat Yourself</a> colors! Super fun!!!Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-39250316082174635042013-01-10T20:30:00.001-08:002013-01-10T20:30:23.709-08:00Happy New Year!Whoops! I certainly didn't mean for that much time to by! I have had my head down in the dye pots, or busy winding yarn into skeins, or busy rewinding dyed skeins into orderly skeins. Wow! I had a three day dye marathon, getting all the colors ready for TNNA. I leave at the end of January, but have a few orders, clubs, and life to live, I'm glad it's done! I think I have 50ish colors that I'm taking. I know. Crazy! I have almost all of them up on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/knittedwit/sets/72157632492863386/">Flickr</a>. I ran out of day light and might have to reshoot a few. Nothing like a grey winter day and trying to take accurate color pictures of yarn!<br />
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I also have all the colors, expect for the surprise variegated ones, ready for the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/119184850/gal-entines-day-mini-skein-sampler?nc=1">Gal-entines Day</a> mini skein sampler. Have you heard of Gal-entines day? Its celebrated February 13th, and it's all about ladies and their girlfriends. It's from Parks & Rec if it sounds familiar!<br />
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What have you been up to? What are some of your goals for 2013? I've been working through a few different work books, planning for a successful 2013. It feels great to take the time to make a plan! One of my goals was spinning and or knitting for 20 minutes every day. I'm off to make that happen!Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-85522217421206588022012-12-31T04:30:00.000-08:002012-12-31T04:30:02.442-08:00End of the Year Sale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A big thank you to the biggest year <a href="http://www.knittedwit.com/">Knitted Wit</a> has had yet!! Today through January 1st enjoy 25% off the shop, excluding kits & fun section. Use code inventory25 to save!! </div>
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I'm so excited for what 2013 holds for all of us!! Happy New Year! </div>
Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-50034141444050397972012-12-21T13:59:00.001-08:002012-12-21T14:00:33.633-08:00Happy Solstice!I hope your winter is off to a cozy start! We had a great time getting a tree today! Still looking for the perfect gift? Check out the shop! Hat kits! Lego scarf kit! Join the CSY and get yarn for the next six months!! Winning! www.knittedwit.com <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_c5NxXl4kLQ/UNTb15xyTJI/AAAAAAAABEY/9s4oA6t_9J8/s640/blogger-image-732027856.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_c5NxXl4kLQ/UNTb15xyTJI/AAAAAAAABEY/9s4oA6t_9J8/s640/blogger-image-732027856.jpg" /></a></div>Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-88809469642095582952012-12-06T23:11:00.001-08:002012-12-06T23:13:00.034-08:00Happy Birthday SALE!!!I'm so excited to celebrate my birthday with you!! I've had an amazing year, and I think 2013 is only going to be better! Celebrate with me and save 32% all day, Friday, in the shop. Use code BIRTHDAY when checking out. Not eligible: anything in the Kits & Fun section of the shop. I stocked lots of pretties in the shop, including new colors!<br />
Shop early and often for best selection! http://www.knittedwit.com If you're in the Portland area, stop by Twisted tonight! I'm brining cupcakes to share and would love to see you. How fun to have my birthday party at the shop!! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SLt2YOUROmM/UMGWrWkwc4I/AAAAAAAABDw/Y-Ea31-H2Nw/s640/blogger-image-1731605200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SLt2YOUROmM/UMGWrWkwc4I/AAAAAAAABDw/Y-Ea31-H2Nw/s640/blogger-image-1731605200.jpg" /></a></div>Lorajean Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13852682235061991141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552973362315723906.post-37842453122880764952012-11-30T11:19:00.001-08:002012-11-30T11:20:18.724-08:00Bazaar Bizarre!Are you in the Bay Area? Stop by the Concourse and say hello!! I have so many gift ideas and kits for you to knit up. <br />
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I also sent out the December newsletter. Did you miss it? Here it is!!! http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=ac1173fa6d8b0bf3f6877877d&id=7ddd4b1770&e=f9651a9a5a<br />
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Today is the last day to sign up for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/113541028/community-supported-yarn-fingering">CSY</a> and receive an extra skein. Sign ups are open through December 15, but the free extra skein ends today! I'm so excited about <a href="http://knittedwit.blogspot.com/2012/11/community-supported-yarn-fingering.html">CSY: Fingering Edition</a>. I'm especially excited to try out a few new to me yarns and see if they stick. <br />
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I had an extra logo sticker so I decided to put it on the garage door and claim the space! I can't wait to have a more productive work space. Join <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/113541028/community-supported-yarn-fingering">CSY</a> and help make that happen. The shop takes gift cards so don't hesitate to ask Santa! ; ) <br />
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