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Two Days of TNNA
Jun 16th
I spent last weekend in Columbus, OH, discovering what TNNA was all about. It was very exciting to be among the movers and shakers in the knitting world! It was also an extra-exciting weekend because I got my first look at my upcoming book, Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi.
Here I am with the lovely Brett Bara, who is the host of Knit and Crochet Now! on PBS, among many other things (author, blogger, and on and on). Brett interviewed me for a segment about my new book. I was not really prepared to be on-camera, but I think it went OK! The video should be up on the web soon, then it will air on TV this fall.
On Sunday I got to do a book signing!
It was a blast because I got to meet local yarn shop owners from all over and also many designers and yarn company owners. It’s definitely surreal to see a long line of people just waiting to have a book signed by you. (I bet it didn’t hurt that they were all getting free copies.)
Despite that big stack of books you can see in the photo above, I didn’t get to take a copy home—this was a very limited batch strictly for promotion! I’m hoping to get my copy soon, at least before the August 17th release date.
I spent most of my time at TNNA not promoting, but just catching up with friends and putting faces to the names of many people with whom I’d only had online communication until now.
Like Rhichard and Taiu from Koigu!
They were super nice and funny people.
And Stacey from Knit Picks. Like the Koigu folks, she has been great about sending me yarn to use for my designs.
I had met Debbie Bliss before at VK Live, and it was so much fun to see her again and hang out with her and her daughter Nell.
I also met Shannon Okey and, at the very last minute, Amy Singer of Knitty!
Sadly, I forgot to get a picture with the Potter Craft people who were helping to promote my new book all weekend. But here’s a bit of the display that they used front and center at their booth.
(This is what I’ll have with me on Saturday at WWKIP Day in Brooklyn, so you can see it in person if you come out.)
So that was a whirlwind two days for me. I can’t wait to go back next year!
Flapjack Frogs are Here!
Jun 16th
Look what just leapt into the Mochimochi Shop!
I thought it was about time for a new stackable pattern, and what’s more summery than froggies? Flapjack Frogs are quick to knit and flat enough that you might have a whole tower of them before the end of June.
The pattern is now available as a PDF download for $5 here in the Mochimochi Shop!
Mochimochi Worlds in Knit Today
Jun 15th
Thank you to Knit Today for featuring my recent solo show “Mochimochi Worlds” in their July 2011 issue!
You can see more photos from the show, held at Smallspace Gallery in Berlin in April, on my Flickr page.
WWKIP Day in Brooklyn this Saturday
Jun 14th
It looks like we’re going to have some beautiful weather in Brooklyn this weekend. Why not join me for some outdoor knitting for World Wide Knit in Public Day?
I’ll be at Grand Army Plaza at Prospect Park from 11 to 3 with the Brooklyn Fiber Arts Guild this Saturday, June 18th. There will be lots of fiber-y stuff going on, including raffles, knitting instruction, and live music. And I’ll be there with some friends from Knitting Mochimochi and a sneak preview of my forthcoming book, Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi!
If you’re in the area, I hope you’ll stop by and say hi!
Even Tiny Crab Needs SPF 45
Jun 13th
So, what does Tiny Crab do when the temperature rises and he’s feeling hot and crabby?
Tiny crab is trying to pinch out the last bit of sunscreen. He’s starting to look like a lobster!
That cute caption comes from Les! Congrats, Les! That means you win a free PDF pattern for Rainycloud.
New Summer Pattern Coming Soon!
Jun 13th
Tiny Crab
Jun 10th
Winning caption by Les:
Tiny crab is trying to pinch out the last bit of sunscreen. He’s starting to look like a lobster!
It’s been feeling like a moist oven here in NYC this week, and at times I felt like scuttling off into the East River for some relief. Hence, a Tiny Crab seemed appropriate!
I wonder what Tiny Crab pinches when he gets hot and crabby? Leave your caption in the comments, and we’ll choose our favorite on Monday. This time the winner will get a free PDF pattern for a cool, soothing Rainycloud!
Naked Gnome Kick Line
Jun 9th
You know what this week needed? A kick line of naked gnomes!
These guys are dancing with excitement because we’re all going to TNNA this weekend! I’ll be wandering around on Saturday and Sunday, and I’ll be doing a special preview book signing of Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi on Sunday at the Unicorn booth at 12:30 pm. This will be my first time to see the finished book! (Sadly, everyone else will have to wait until the official release date of August 17th.)
This is my first time at TNNA, and I can’t wait. I hope to see many of you retailers, wholesalers, and designers there!
