Goddess Knits Shawlette Club

Now available, Goddess Knits Shawlette Club

An exclusive, 6-month, shawlette club featuring designs worked with semi-solid sock yarn. Each month, you will receive an original, exclusive shawlette pattern and enough divine sock yarn to complete the pattern. All patterns, and colorways, will remain exclusive to the club for 6 months after the delivery of each monthly kit.

• Club installments will be shipped monthly in January-June, 2013.
• Yarn will be shipped during the fourth week of each month via USPS.
• Shawl patterns will be sent during the fourth week of each month via email in PDF format.
• Yarns will vary each month and may contain wool or wool blends.

Deadline to join is November 30, 2012!

Pricing is $35 per month for US/Canada, $41 per month for International.

You are also welcome to join the Ravelry group for the club.

New Patterns Available

Several New Patterns available, from the Bollywood Style Club, including Rajasthan, Darjeeling, and Jaipur:

Financing Available!

Now you can use Bill Me Later for any Goddess Knits Purchase! Just checkout as usual, then sign in to your PayPal account and choose the Bill Me Later payment option; if you don't have a Bill Me Later account, just select the Bill Me Later payment option from the PayPal payment page and provide the necessary information to open your account*.

Right now, get 6 month financing on any purchase over $99 when using your Bill Me Later account*!

*Credit approval through Bill Me Later required.

Available Birthstone and Zodiac

Yarn collection colors now available for Birthstone Collection and Zodiac Collection:

Birthstone - December/Turquoise

Zodiac - Libra/Light Green

Deadline to order from either collection is November 14, 2012.

Design Your Own Shawl Class for December

Now open for enrollment is the Design Your Own Shawl class.

With this 5-week class you will learn the basics of designing your own lace shawl using the basic triangle shape.
Lessons will include:

• How to layout your design using charts
• How to modify stitch patterns to fit within your chart
• How to choose different stitch patterns that will compliment each other.

Prerequisites required:

• Basic knitting skills - how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off.
• Knowledge of basic lace knitting.
• Also recommended is some knowledge of Excel, though it is not required.

An email will be sent to you, the week prior to the start of class, with the link to the class site where you will need to register for the class.

This class will begin Monday, December 3, 2012 and end Sunday, January 6, 2013. Orders will be taken until Saturday, December 3, 2012.

Decadently Dark Sock Club

Next series of the Decadently Dark Sock Club

An exclusive three-month sock club with offerings to feed your darkest desires. Each month, you will receive an original, exclusive sock pattern and enough deep, dark, decadent sock yarn to complete the pattern. All patterns, and colorways, will remain exclusive to the club for 6 months after the delivery of each kit.

• Club installments will be shipped monthly in January, February, and March of 2013.
• Sock patterns will be sent by the 25th of each month via email in PDF format.
• Yarn will be shipped by the 25th of each month via USPS.
• Yarns will vary from month to month and may include wool or wool blends.

Pricing is $95 for US/Canada and $113 for International; all prices include shipping to your location.

Deadline to join is November 30, 2012!

There is also a Ravelry group for the club.

New Shawl Pattern Available

New shawl pattern available - Fiona!

Available Birthstone and Zodiac Yarns

Yarn collection colors now available for Birthstone Collection and Zodiac Collection:

Birthstone - November/Topaz

Zodiac - Virgo/Navy Blue

Deadline to order from either collection is October 14, 2012.

Mystery Shawl #29

I am now accepting orders for the Mystery Shawl #29 which will begin Saturday, October 27, 2012.

There will be a small fee of $2.00 for the pattern only, if you purchase the suggested yarn, you will receive the pattern FREE.

How to join:

1. Go to the Goddess Knits website and order either the pattern, or the yarn.
2. Be sure to include your Yahoo ID when you place your order.
3. Join the Mystery Shawl 29 Yahoo group and include your order number under “Comments”.
4. Please allow at least 48 hours for your membership to be approved.

I will be accepting orders until Saturday, November 3, 2012.

I am dyeing my Decadent Lace BFL yarn for this, there are four colors to choose from.

Need Online File Management?

If you’ve been thinking about getting online file storage, you can get a free account on Dropbox, use My Link and get 500mb of free storage once you've signed up and installed the desktop application on your computer; plus you can get more free storage by following a few steps after you’ve signed up, as well as referring other people.

Remember, you will need to install the desktop application before the free storage space is applied. Also, installing the application is the easiest way to upload files, since you just drag and drop them to the Dropbox folder on your computer.

Dropbox also integrates with many iPhone and iPad apps, including Knit Companion, to backup your data.

Winter Wonderland Sock Club

Welcome to the Winter Wonderland Sock Club!

This 6-month club is a yarn only club featuring pale wintery colorways. Each month, members will receive a new skein of yarn dyed in a different, exclusive, colorway, as well as a coordinating crystal stitch marker. Yarn bases will also vary each month, with each skein having a minimum of 400yds, and may include wool and wool blends.

• Club installments will be shipped monthly from December 2012 through May 2013.
• Yarn will be shipped during the fourth week of each month via USPS.
• This is a yarn only club, so no patterns are included.
• Yarns will vary from month to month and may include wool or wool blends.

Deadline to join is October 31, 2012!
Deadline to join with the installment option is September 30, 2012!

There is also a Ravelry group for the club.

Eucalan Woolwash

I now have Eucalan woolwash available on my website in 3.3 oz sizes, there are 4 fragrances to choose from. These are only $4.00 plush shipping. Please note that I am only shipping these items to US and Canada.

Available Birthstone and Zodiac Yarns

Yarn collection colors now available for Birthstone Collection and Zodiac Collection:

Birthstone - October/Pink Tourmaline

Zodiac - Leo/Orange

 

Deadline to order from either collection is September 14, 2012.

Fairy Dust Lace Club

Introducing the Fairy Dust Lace Club!

Come visit a fairy world of enchantment, filled with bright, shiny things, where fairy dust is floating and swirling around you.

This club features 6 months of Goddess Knits designs paired with Decadently Divine yarn in colorways fit for a fairy. With each shipment you will receive an original, exclusive pattern, enough divine lace yarn to complete the project and some extra shiny things such as beads, buttons, and bells, along with a coordinating stitch marker. All patterns, and colorways, will remain exclusive to the club for 6 months after the delivery of each monthly kit.

Projects will include fingerless mitts, a scarf, a cowl, two shawls, and a shawlette; not necessarily in this order. Yarns will also vary and will include some shiny fibers such as silk, bamboo, and stellina.

• Club installments will be shipped monthly from December 2012 through May 2013.
• Yarn will be shipped by fourth week of each month via USPS.
• Yarns will vary from month to month and may include wool or wool blends.

Pricing is $260 for US/Canada and $296 for International; all prices include shipping to your location. A two-payment installment option is also available.

Deadline to order is October 31, 2012!
Deadline to order with the installment option is September 30, 2012!

Earlybird bonus: place your order by Midnight (CST), Sunday, August 13, 2012 and receive a fee set of ChiaGoo Red Lace needles in your choice of size 4 (3.5mm) or 5 (3.75mm).

You are also welcome to join the Ravelry group for the club.

New Patterns!

I have several new patterns available, including Soilsigh and Moonstone Shawl. Visit the New Products page on my website to see them all.

Two New Classes Available!

Now available for enrollment, Advanced Shawl Design:

With this 6-week class you will learn how to design a shawl using advanced design skills.
Lessons will include:

• How to design different shawl shapes including square, circular, hexagon, and Faroese.
• How to modify different shapes.
• How to incorporate an edging into your design.
• How to customize stitches to create unique designs.

Prerequisites required:

• You must have taken the Design Your Own Shawl class; or at minimum:
• Have knowledge of how to design a basic top-down triangular shawl.
• Have knowledge of how to write a chart using Excel or other knitting software.
• Have knowledge of how to format a pattern to include basic instructions along with design charts.

An email will be sent to you, the week prior to the start of class, with the link to the class site where you will need to register for the class.

This class will begin Monday, September 10, 2012 and end Sunday, October 21, 2012. Orders will be taken until Sunday, September 9, 2012.

 

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Now available for enrollment, Beginning Sock Class:

With this 3-week class you will learn how to knit a basic sock with some minimal options.
Lessons will include:

• How to knit a basic, top-down sock
• How to adjust a basic sock pattern to fit your foot
• How to make a heel flap and basic toe
• How to make a short-row heel and toe

Prerequisites required:

• Basic knitting skills - how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off.
• Ability to knit in the round with double-point needles.
• Ability to read a written knitting pattern.

An email will be sent to you, the week prior to the start of class, with the link to the class site where you will need to register for the class.

This class will begin Monday, September 10, 2012 and end Sunday, September 30, 2012. Orders will be taken until Sunday, September 9, 2012.

Yarn Collections for July

Yarn collection colors now available for Birthstone Collection and Zodiac Collection:

Birthstone - September/Sapphire

Zodiac - Gemini/Yellow

Also available, every month, are any of the Balance Collection colors:

New Yarns on Etsy

I’ve added some leftover club yarns to my Etsy store! These are from the "Dark Side of Oz Sock Club" that I offered last year.

Sale on Patterns!

Beat the heat with a new Goddess Knits pattern, or two (or more)! All regular patterns are now 25% off - Sale ends July 31, 2012!

Needing Online File Management?

I'll try to make this not seem like an ad :)

I needed an online file management resource so I came across one called Dropbox. What I liked about it was that I got a good amount of free space, I don't really need a lot right now, plus you can access your files from anywhere you have an internet connection - including any internet capable devices, such as your phone or iPad. You can upload any type of content - photos, videos, PDF files, other document files - and you can share folders for other people to view. You don't have to go to the website to upload your files, and you don't have to use FTP to upload anything. You can install the software on your computer, then you can copy files directly to the Dropbox folders on your desktop. Whenever you add new files, it automatically updates all of your locations (computer, iPad, etc). Plus they have a free app on iTunes to download. There are also ways to earn additional free space, right away, including referring other people.

So, I'm posting My Link here. If you use my link to sign up for a free account - I did mention it was FREE right? - you will automatically get an extra 500mb of space on your account (and so will I). Then you can earn more free space for your account by completing a few tasks, and referring other people!

You will need to install the desktop application on your computer, after you sign up, before the free storage space is applied.

Decadently Divine Shawl Club

Decadently Divine Shawl Club

An exclusive shawl club bringing you offerings of divine decadence. Each month members receive an exclusive shawl pattern along with enough Decadent Lace yarn to complete the pattern.

• The next club installments will be shipped monthly in October, November and December of 2012.
• Choice of color collection: Sunlight - regular, semi-solid colors; or Moonlight - regular, semi-solid colors blended with black.
• Discounted price when ordering both collections.
• Yarn will be shipped by the 25th of each month via USPS.
• Shawl patterns will be sent by the 25th of each month via email in PDF format.

Deadline to order is August 31, 2012!

Pricing is $35 per month for US/Canada, and $41 for International, for one collection; $63 per month for US/Canada, and $73 per month for International, for both collections.

You are also welcome to join the Ravelry group for the club.

SteamKnit Yarn Club

Introducing the SteamKnit Yarn Club

This club features 6 months of Goddess Knits designs paired with Decadently Divine yarn in colorways, and knitwear designs, inspired by the Steampunk culture. With each shipment you will receive an original, exclusive pattern, enough divine yarn to complete the project and an extra accessory, such as buttons, ribbon, or beads. All patterns, and colorways, will remain exclusive to the club for 6 months after the delivery of each monthly kit.

• Club installments will be shipped monthly from October 2012 through March 2013.
• Yarn will be shipped by fourth week of each month via USPS.
• Yarns will vary from month to month and may include wool or wool blends.

Deadline to order is August 31, 2012!
Deadline to order with the installment option is July 31, 2012!

Pricing is $260 for US/Canada and $296 for International; all prices include shipping to your location. A two-payment installment option is also available.

You are also welcome to join the Ravelry group for the club.
 

Fall Mystery Shawl 2012

The Fall Mystery Shawl 2012 is now available to join. This KAL will be FREE.

I am dyeing my Decadent Lace SW yarn for this, there are four colors to choose from.
• The group is free to join, you DO NOT need to purchase the pattern in order to be in the group.
• The KAL will NOT include a complete copy of the pattern but you will be able to purchase a discounted copy (some restrictions apply).

The group will be open to new members until September 8, 2012.

For more info and to join the group, visit the group’s home page.

The Ravelry group for this will be the same Mystery Shawl Along group as usual.

New Patterns Available

I have three new shawl patterns available, from the Decadently Divine Shawl Club - Pleiades, Angel Nebula and Solar Flare:

These can all be found under New Products on my website.

Yarn Collections For This Month

Yarn collection colors now available for Birthstone Collection and Zodiac Collection:

Birthstone - August/Peridot 

Zodiac - Gemini/Yellow

Zoya Share the Love

Okay, I don't normally do this because it seems fake but here goes:

If you haven't heard of Zoya, it's a brand of nail polish, created in 1986, that has no toxic ingredients such as toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, and DBP (dibutyl phthalate). They have tons of colors and come out with new collections each season. They also have other nail care and skin care products that are salon quality. You should check them out!

Plus, if you click on my link and create your own account, you automatically get a free bottle of nail polish and you can get your own "Love" points to use towards their products!

Time for a Change

I decided to update my blog. I've had the same template since I started it, forever ago. Since Blogger updated their format I felt like I wanted to update mine, especially since I'm planning on changing my logo soon.

I've also been thinking about writing more about me and not just what I'm selling. So we'll see how that goes! I don't seem to have much time to think, let alone write anything down.

Still trying to get things caught up with my clubs, working on the Decadently Dark Sock Club May sock now. Just got all the Birthstone and Zodiac yarns ready to mail out for May, on their way to the post office in the morning. Then I'll just have the May Jewelbox and Avalon patterns to finish, then dyeing for next month's stuff, plus try to get patterns finished for the Spare Parts KAL and dye yarn for the Mystery Shawl #28.

You know how things tend to snowball? Well that's what happened. It started way back in December, my husband was sick for 2 weeks so I got behind on my dyeing, which put me behind on getting patterns finished, then it was just behind, behind, behind...then other family issues, my own health issues, and the further behind I got.

So here I am, almost caught up, hoping to get a head start on this month!

Pick Your Poison Sock Club

Introducing the Pick Your Poison Sock Club!

This 6-month club is a yarn only club featuring semi-solid colorways in your choice of color palette. Each month, members will receive a new skein of basic sock yarn dyed in a different colorway from their chosen palette. Yarn bases will be wool, or wool blend, and have a minimum of 400yds per 100gr skein, which should be enough for an average pair of socks (or mitts).

• Club installments will be shipped monthly from September 2012 through February 2013.
• Yarn will be shipped during the third week of each month via USPS.
• This is a yarn only club, so no patterns are included.
• Yarns will vary from month to month and may include wool or wool blends.

Deadline to order is July 31, 2012!
Deadline to order with the installment option is June 30, 2012!

Mystery Shawl #28

The Mystery Shawl #28 is now available to join. I’m doing things a little differently this time, so this KAL will be FREE.

I am dyeing my Decadent Lace LTD yarn for this, there are four colors to choose from.
• The group is free to join, you DO NOT need to purchase the pattern in order to be in the group.
• The KAL will NOT include a complete copy of the pattern but you will be able to purchase a discounted copy (some restrictions apply).

The group will be open to new members until July 14, 2012.

For more info and to join the group, visit the group’s home page.

The Ravelry group for this will be the same Mystery Shawl Along group as usual.

Huge DESTASH on My Website!

Huge DESTASH on my website!

These yarns are from my personal stash, not dyed by me, that I’m wanting to get rid of. All prices are less than regular retail and include shipping to US or Canada only.

Since this is considered “second-hand” yarn, all sales are final, no returns accepted; no implied guarantees or warranties on any item.

Purchase more than one of these items - of $10 or more each - and receive an additional 10% off using coupon code “MYSTASH” when you checkout. You MUST add at least TWO Personal Stash items to your shopping cart in order to use the coupon or your order will be cancelled and payment refunded. Coupon code is only good for items listed as Personal Stash, any other items on the website cannot be included as an additional item.

If you wish to purchase anything else, from my website, please order them separately. Thanks!

Design Your Own Shawl Class for July

Now available for enrollment is the Design Your Own Shawl class.

With this 5-week class you will learn the basics of designing your own lace shawl using the basic triangle shape.
Lessons will include:

• How to layout your design using charts
• How to modify stitch patterns to fit within your chart
• How to choose different stitch patterns that will compliment each other.

Prerequisites required:

• Basic knitting skills - how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off.
• Knowledge of basic lace knitting.
• Also recommended is some knowledge of Excel, though it is not required.

An email will be sent to you, the week prior to the start of class, with the link to the class site where you will need to register for the class.

This class will begin Monday, July 2, 2012 and end Sunday, August 5, 2012. Orders will be taken until Saturday, July 1, 2012.

New Patterns Available

Lots of new patterns available! See them all on the New Products page.

Summer Mystery Shawl 2012

The Summer Mystery Shawl 2012 is now available to join. I’m doing things a little differently this time, so this KAL will be FREE.

I am dyeing my Decadent Lace SW yarn for this, there are four colors to choose from.

• The group is free to join, you DO NOT need to purchase the pattern in order to be in the group.
• The KAL will NOT include a complete copy of the pattern but you will be able to purchase a discounted copy (some restrictions apply).

The group will be open to new members until June 9, 2012.

For more info and to join the group, visit the group’s home page.

The Ravelry group for this will be the same Mystery Shawl Along group as usual.

Collezione di Italia Yarn Club

Introducing the Collezione di Italia Yarn Club, a unique six-month yarn club inspired by the colors of Italy. Each month, members will receive a new skein of yarn dyed in a different multi-tonal colorway inspired by Italy, along with a coordinating stitch marker.

• Installments will be shipped by the fourth week of each month, from August 2012 through January 2013.
• This is a yarn only club, so no patterns will be included.
• Choice of all sock yarn or all lace yarn.
• Sock yarn selections will be a minimum of 400yds each.
• Lace yarn selections will vary from 400yds to 880yds each.
• Yarns will vary each month and may include wool or wool blends

Deadline to order is June 30, 2012!
Deadline to order with the installment option is May 31, 2012!

Zodiac Collection

Introducing the Zodiac Collection yarn series.

A monthly yarn collection featuring semi-solid yarns in Zodiac colors. Each selection includes a matching Swarovski® Crystal charm that can be used as a stitch marker, bracelet charm or pendant. Makes a great gift for any knitter or crocheter! Chose from lace or sock yarn.

This is not a club, so there is no long-term commitment, simply order the months you choose. On the 15th of each month, a new selection will be available and can be ordered until the 14th of the following month; shipments will be mailed approximately 2 weeks after the order cut-off date.

Choose from sock or lace yarn; pricing includes shipping costs; international orders welcome!

You are also welcome to join the Ravelry group for the collection.

Available now - Aries

Anniversary Mystery Shawl 2012

In celebration of the Goddess Knits 7th anniversary, I am offering another Anniversary Mystery Shawl KAL.

I am dyeing my Decadent Lace LTD yarn for this, there are six colors to choose from.

• The group is free to join, you DO NOT need to purchase the pattern in order to be in the group.
• The KAL will NOT include a complete copy of the pattern but you will be able to purchase a discounted copy (some restrictions apply).

The group will be open to new members until May 5, 2012.

For more info and to join the group, visit the group’s home page.

The Ravelry group for this will be the same Goddess Knits Anniversary Shawl group as last year.

Design Your Own Shawl Class

I am now offering a Design Your Own Shawl class!

Lessons include:

• How to layout a design using charts
• Modify a stitch pattern to fit your chart
• Finding stitch patterns that compliment each other

Prerequisites required: Basic knitting skills; how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off.

The class will be held from April 2, 2012 until April 27, 2012. Orders will be taken until Saturday, March 31, 2012.

Once you’ve submitted your order, you will need to register for the class on the class room site - Goddess Knits Workshop. You will need the “site key” for the class in order to complete the registration process, this “site key” will be emailed to you once your payment is confirmed.

Wheel of the Year Yarn Club

Introducing the Wheel of the Year Yarn Club, a unique eight-month yarn club inspired by the Sabbats.

Each month, members will receive a new skein of yarn dyed in a different multi-tonal colorway inspired by each Sabbat, along with a coordinating gemstone stitch marker. Choose from all sock or all lace yarns.

For more information and to order, visit the Club page on my website.

Bollywood Style Yarn Club

You are invited to take a journey to a far away land were the brightest of jeweltones mingle with brilliant gold and sparkling silver.

The next series of the Bollywood Style Yarn Club is now open!

This 6-month club is a yarn club featuring semi-solid colorways, and patterns, inspired by India. International shipping is available, as well as an installment option.

For more information and to order, visit the Club page on the Goddess Knits website.

New Discount Program

Now you can receive discounts on all Goddess Knits purchases!

Introducing the Goddess Knits Discount Program!

For a full year receive 10% off all orders you place on the Goddess Knits website, including Patterns, KALs, Clubs and Mystery Shawl yarns. All of your purchases, for a full year, will be discounted once you checkout. There is no limit to the number of orders you can place, the only item not discountable is Gift Certificates.

Spring Mystery Shawl 2012

I am now accepting orders for the Spring Mystery Shawl 2012 which will begin Saturday, March 24, 2012. I will be accepting orders until Saturday, March 31, 2012.

• When you order, you MUST provide the Yahoo ID you use to join the group, not the one you use to login to Yahoo.
• You MUST join the Spring Mystery Shawl 2012 Yahoo group in order to receive the pattern.

I will not be dyeing special yarn for this KAL, any of my lace yarns available in my Etsy shop will work for this project.

Six More Weeks of Winter Sale!

Six more weeks of winter Sale! Save 50% off any regular pattern order from Goddess Knits and 10% off any yarn order from Decadently Divine! Sale ends Friday, February 10, 2012!

Enter code ”6WEEKS”, on either site, when you checkout (you will need to use the regular shopping cart checkout, instead of the PayPal checkout, on the Goddess Knits site in order to use the coupon).

Coordinates Sock Club

Introducing the Coordinates Sock Club!

A three-month, yarn only, sock yarn club featuring coordinating colorways. Each month, members will receive a new skein of sock yarn in a multi-tonal colorway, along with a half skein of sock yarn dyed in a coordinating, semi-solid colorway; each set should be enough for an average pair of socks.

• Installments will be shipped monthly in May, June, and July 2012.
• Yarn will be shipped during the fourth week of each month via USPS.
• This is a yarn only club, so no patterns will be included.
• Yarns will vary from month to month and may include wool or wool blends.

You are also welcome to join the Ravelry group for the club.

Mystery Shawl #27

I am now accepting orders for the Mystery Shawl 27 which will begin Saturday, February 11, 2012. I will be accepting orders until Saturday, February 18, 2012.

• When you order, you MUST provide the Yahoo ID you use to join the group, not the one you use to login to Yahoo.
• You MUST join the Mystery Shawl 27 Yahoo group in order to receive the pattern.

I will be dyeing my Decadent Lace LTD for this. Once you’ve been approved to the group, you will receive an email with information on ordering the suggested yarn.

Decadently Divine Shawl Club - Next Series

Now available, the next series of the Decadently Divine Shawl Club from Goddess Knits.

An exclusive, 3-month, shawl club bringing you offerings of divine decadence. Choose your collection - Sunlight (regular) or Moonlight (dark). Each shipment will include an original shawl pattern that will be available to club members only and enough decadent lace yarn to complete the pattern. Shipments will go out in April, May and June of 2012.

Payments will be billed monthly via PayPal (you do not need a PayPal account to order) with International shipping options available.

Deadline to join is February 29, 2012!

More information is available on the Shawl Club page.

Spare Parts KAL #2

Introducing the Spare Parts KAL #2 - a knit-along for leftovers!

Many sock patterns use only a half skein of sock yarn so you have leftover yarn. Here’s an opportunity to use up those leftover skeins! Or a chance to use a small skein of luxury yarn you don’t know what to do with!

Details:

• Start date is February 18, 2012; each project will be added to Ravelry, to preview, the week before it is posted to the group.
• Deadline to order is March 31, 2012.
• There will be eleven (11) projects, plus a bonus leftover lace project, over a period of twelve (12) weeks.
• Each project should use approximately 200yds of sock/fingering weight yarn (except bonus project).
• Projects may include, but not limited to, socks (yes, socks, for those leftovers from non-sock projects), fingerless mitts, cowls and some other possibilities.
• No need to buy any yarn, just use leftovers!

To place your order for the Spare Parts KAL, visit the Goddess Knits website.
You are also welcome to join the Ravelry group for the KAL.

Mystery Shawl #26

I am now accepting orders for the Mystery Shawl 26 which will begin Saturday, January 7, 2012. I will be accepting orders until Saturday, January 14, 2012.

• When you order, you MUST provide the Yahoo ID you use to join the group, not the one you use to login to Yahoo.
• You MUST join the Mystery Shawl 26 Yahoo group in order to receive the pattern.

I will be dyeing my Decadent Lace for this. Once you’ve been approved to the group, you will receive an email with information on ordering the suggested yarn.

Spirit of the Southwest Sock Club

Introducing the Spirit of the Southwest Sock Club!

This 6-month club is a yarn only club featuring semi-solid colorways inspired by the colors of the Southwest. Each month, members will receive a new skein of yarn dyed in a different, exclusive, semi-solid colorway. Yarn bases will also vary each month, with each skein having a minimum of 400yds, and may include wool or wool blends.

• Club installments will be shipped monthly from March 2012 through August 2012.
• Yarn will be shipped during the third week of each month via USPS.
• This is a yarn only club, so no patterns are included.
• Yarns will vary from month to month and may include wool or wool blends.

You are also welcome to join the Ravelry group for the club.

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale!

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale in my Etsy store! From now until Monday, November 28, 2011, take 25% off your total order! Enter “BLACKCYBER” when you checkout!

Also, the same sale on Goddess Knits for 30% off all regular patterns (KALs, Yarn, Stitch Markers, Clubs or Gift Certificates not included). Use the same coupon code of “BLACKCYBER” when you checkout.

New Stitch Markers!

Mini Markers are small, flexible stitch markers designed for use with smaller needles.

When working with projects such as lace, socks or mittens, most stitch markers tend to be heavy and cumbersome. These markers are smaller and lightweight, perfect to use with small needle projects!

Made with flexible jewelry wire, and stationary beads, Mini Markers can fit comfortably on up to a size 6 (4mm) needle. Each marker measures approximately 1/2” in length.

Mini Markers come in sets of 5 and postage costs are included in the price. Place your order on the Goddess Knits website.

Goddess Knits Pattern Club

Introducing the Goddess Knits Pattern Club.

An exclusive, 6-month club for those who prefer pattern-only clubs. Each month receive a new PDF pattern delivered to your email box. All patterns will remain exclusive to the club for 6 months following the delivery of each pattern.

• Patterns will be sent monthly from January-June 2012.
• Choose from Shawl patterns or Sock patterns.
• Designs will vary each month and may include different styles including lace, textured or cables using a variety of yarn weights.
• Patterns will be sent during the last week of each month via email in PDF format.
• Prices are $36 for Shawl patterns and $30 for Sock patterns.

Deadline to join is December 31, 2011!

Warm Woolen Mittens {and socks} KAL

Introducing the Warm Woolen Mittens {and socks} KAL!

You may not always want to make your mittens {or socks} from fingering weight yarn, sometimes heavier yarns are what you want! This KAL features patterns made with sport, DK and worsted weight yarns.

• Start date is January 7, 2012; each project will be added to Ravelry, to preview, the week before it is posted to the group.
• Deadline to order is January 31, 2012.
• There will be six (6) projects over a period of six (5) weeks.
• Each project will used heavier yarns including sport, DK and worsted weights.
• Projects will include 3 mittens, with fingerless option instructions, and 3 socks - 2 patterns in each of the different yarn weights.
• Yarn packs are available to purchase in four color palettes. Deadline to order yarn packs is November 30, 2011.

To place your order for the Warm Woolen Mittens {and socks} KAL, visit the Goddess Knits website.

Jewelbox Lace Club - 3rd Series

The Goddess is opening her vaults, again, to bring you a cache of dazzling gems of the world; a 6-piece, exclusive, collection of sparkling jewels for you to treasure.

This club features 6 months of Goddess Knits designs paired with Decadently Divine yarn in jewel-inspired colorways. Each month a fabulous new piece will arrive at your door for you to add to your collection.

For more information, and to place your order, visit the Goddess Knits website.

There is also a Ravelry group for the Jewelbox Lace Club.

Winter Mystery Shawl 2011

I am now accepting orders for the Winter Mystery Shawl 2011 which will begin Saturday, December 3, 2011. I will be accepting orders until Saturday, December 10, 2011.

• When you order, you MUST provide the Yahoo ID you use to join the group, not the one you use to login to Yahoo.
• You MUST join the Winter Mystery Shawl 2011 Yahoo group in order to receive the pattern.

I will be dyeing my Moonlight Lace for this. Once you’ve been approved to the group, you will receive an email with information on ordering the suggested yarn.

Next Series of Decadently Dark & Simply Solid Sock Clubs

Now open, the next series of the Simply Solid Sock Club - a 3-month sock club featuring semi-solid colorways. This is a yarn only club, so no patterns are included. Series will be January, February and March of 2012.

Also open, the next series of the Decadently Dark Sock Club - a 3-month sock club featuring deep, dark colorways; includes three sock patterns with enough yarn to make each project. Series will be January, February and March of 2012.

Deadline to join both clubs is November 30, 2011.

Cupcake Collection

Introducing the Cupcake Collection yarn series!

A unique yarn collection featuring semi-solid yarns in cupcake flavors. Each cupcake kit includes 2 colors of yarn and a FREE copy of the Cupcake Socks pattern.

This is not a club, so there is no long-term commitment, simply order the flavors you want, whenever you want. The order cut-off date is the 14th of each month, orders placed by the 14th of the month will be mailed approximately 2 weeks after that order cut-off date; orders placed after the 14th of the month will be shipped approximately 2 weeks after the following month’s cut-off date.

Set includes:

• 1 skein Decadent Sock in Cupcake flavor
• 1/2 skein Decadent Sock in Frosting flavor
• 1 copy of the Cupcake Socks pattern

Flavors available:

• Chocolate/Chocolate
• Chocolate/Vanilla
• Vanilla/Chocolate
• Vanilla/Vanilla
• Red Velvet/Cream Cheese (shown in photo)
• Carrot/Cream Cheese

Orders can be placed any time from the Goddess Knits website.

Two New Yarn Clubs!

I have two new clubs now available, both beginning in January, 2012:

Goddess Knits Shawlette Club - a 6-month club of shawlettes using sock yarn.

Avalon’s Myst Yarn Club - a 6-month yarn club inspired by Goddesses.

Spare Parts KAL

Introducing the Spare Parts KAL - a knit-along for leftovers!

Many sock patterns use only a half skein of sock yarn so you have leftover yarn. Here’s an opportunity to use up those leftover skeins! Or a chance to use a small skein of luxury yarn you don’t know what to do with!

Details:

• Start date is October 15, 2011; each project will be added to Ravelry, to preview, the week before it is posted to the group.
• Deadline to order is October 31, 2011.
• There will be eight (8) projects, total, over a period of eight (8) weeks.
• Each project should use approximately 200yds of sock/fingering weight yarn.
• Projects may include, but not limited to, socks (yes, socks, for those leftovers from non-sock projects), fingerless mitts, cowls and some other possibilities.
• No need to buy any yarn, just use leftovers!

To place your order for the Spare Parts KAL, visit the Goddess Knits website.

Mystery Shawl 25

I am now accepting orders for the Mystery Shawl 25 which will begin Saturday, October 29, 2011. I will be accepting orders until Saturday, November 5, 2011.

• When you order, you MUST provide the Yahoo ID you use to join the group, not the one you use to login to Yahoo.
• You MUST join the Mystery Shawl 25 Yahoo group in order to receive the pattern.

I will be dyeing my Decadent Lace for this. Once you’ve been approved to the group, you will receive an email with information on ordering the suggested yarn.

Bollywood Style Yarn Club

You are invited to take a journey to a far away land were the brightest of jeweltones mingle with brilliant gold and sparkling silver.

This 6-month club is a yarn club featuring semi-solid colorways, and patterns, inspired by India. International shipping is available, as well as an installment option.

For more information and to order, visit the Club page on the Goddess Knits website.

Dark Side of Oz Sock Club

I’ve created a new sock club called Dark Side of Oz, a look at Oz from another side - the dark side! With colorways like “Tarnished Yellow Brick Road” and “Glinda Gone Bad”, this isn’t your grandma’s Oz!

This 6-month club is a yarn only club featuring semi-solid colorways inspired by the Wizard of Oz, but with a twist. International shipping is available as well as an installment payment option.

For more information and to order, visit the Club page on the Goddess Knits website.

New Patterns Available

Several new patterns available on my website including a few shawls, socks and all of the ZenGoddess Lace Club patterns.

Visit the New Products page to see them all.

Mystery Shawl 23

I am now accepting orders for the Mystery Shawl 23 which will begin Saturday, July 16, 2011. I will be accepting orders until Saturday, July 23, 2011.

• When you order, you MUST provide the Yahoo ID you use to join the group, not the one you use to login to Yahoo.
• You MUST join the Mystery Shawl 23 Yahoo group in order to receive the pattern.

I will be dyeing my Decadent Lace Ultra II for this. Once you’ve been approved to the group, you will receive an email with information on ordering the suggested yarn.

Balance Yarn Club

Introducing Balance, a unique seven-month yarn club inspired by the colors of chakras.

The Balance club is a yarn only club featuring tonal colorways. Each month, members will receive a new skein of yarn dyed in a different multi-tonal colorway. A choice of sock yarn or lace yarn selections is available.

For more information and to order, visit the Club page on my website.

Summer Mystery Shawl 2011

I am now accepting orders for the Summer Mystery Shawl 2011 which will begin Saturday, June 11, 2011. I will be accepting orders until Saturday, June 18, 2011.

• When you order, you MUST provide the Yahoo ID you use to join the group, not the one you use to login to Yahoo.
• You MUST join the Spring Mystery Shawl 2011 Yahoo group in order to receive the pattern.

I will be dyeing my Decadent Lace BFL for this. Once you’ve been approved to the group, you will receive an email with information on ordering the suggested yarn.

Decadently Dark Sock Club - next series

The next series of the Decadently Dark Sock Club is now available from Goddess Knits.

An exclusive sock club bringing you offerings from the dark side. This is a 3-month club and each shipment will include an original sock pattern that will be available to club members only and enough decadent sock yarn to complete the pattern. Different yarns will be sent each month.

Pricing is $90 for US or Canada and $108 for international; pricing includes shipping. There are limited spots available and we will take orders until May 25, 2011 or until all spots are full. If all spots are filled before May 25, the club will be closed before that date.

More information is available on the Sock Club page.

Jewelbox Lace Club - 2nd Series

The Goddess is opening her vaults, again, to bring you a cache of dazzling gems of the world; a 6-piece, exclusive, collection of sparkling jewels for you to treasure.

This club features 6 months of Goddess Knits designs paired with Decadently Divine yarn in jewel-inspired colorways. Each month a fabulous new piece will arrive at your door for you to add to your collection.

For more information, and to place your order, visit the Goddess Knits website.

There is also a Ravelry group for the Jewelbox Lace Club.

Spring Mystery Shawl 2011

I am now accepting orders for the Spring Mystery Shawl 2011 which will begin Saturday, April 2, 2011. I will be accepting orders until Saturday, April 9, 2011.

• When you order, you MUST provide the Yahoo ID you use to join the group, not the one you use to login to Yahoo.
• You MUST join the Spring Mystery Shawl 2011 Yahoo group in order to receive the pattern.

I will be dyeing my Decadent Lace for this. Once you’ve been approved to the group, you will receive an email with information on ordering the suggested yarn.

The Ravelry group is still the Mystery Shawl Along group.

Four New Patterns!

I have four new patterns available, one shawl and three socks:

• Desert Rose
• Calla Lily
• Climbing Jasmine
• Marathon

Two New Yarn Clubs

Goddess Knits now has two new sock clubs available; both clubs are monthly clubs and anyone can join at any time. These are yarn only clubs so no patterns are included.

The first is the Flower Garden Sock Club which will have monthly colorways inspired by flowers.

The second is the Color Veil Sock Club which will have semi-solid colorways each month.

These clubs are ongoing clubs, so there is no deadline to join; however when you receive your first shipment will depend on when you place your first order.

There is also a Ravelry group for each club; more information can be found on the Goddess Knits website.

Decadently Divine Shawl Club

Introducing the Decadently Divine Shawl Club from Goddess Knits. This is basically the same club as the Decadently Dark Shawl club but some small changes have been made.

An exclusive, 3-month, shawl club bringing you offerings of divine decadence. Choose your collection - Sunlight (regular) or Moonlight (dark). Each shipment will include an original shawl pattern that will be available to club members only and enough decadent lace yarn to complete the pattern. Shipments will go out in April, May and June of 2011.

Payments will be billed monthly via PayPal (you do not need a PayPal account to order) with International shipping options available. There are limited spots available and we will take orders until February 28, 2011 or until all spots are full. If all spots are filled before February 28, the club will be closed before that date.

More information is available on the Shawl Club page.

Decadently Dark Sock Club - Deadline Extended!

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 27!

Introducing the Decadently Dark Sock Club from Goddess Knits.

An exclusive sock club bringing you offerings from the dark side. This is a 3-month club and each shipment will include an original sock pattern that will be available to club members only and enough decadent sock yarn to complete the pattern. Different yarns will be sent each month.

Pricing is $90 for US or Canada and $108 for international; pricing includes shipping. There are limited spots available and we will take orders until December 27, 2010 or until all spots are full. If all spots are filled before December 27, the club will be closed before that date.

More information is available on the Sock Club page.

Winter Mystery Shawl #21

I am now accepting orders for the Mystery Shawl #21 which will begin Saturday, January 22, 2011. I will be accepting orders until Saturday, January 29, 2011.

• When you order, you MUST provide the Yahoo ID you use to join the group, not the one you use to login to Yahoo.
• You MUST join the Mystery Shawl 21 Yahoo group in order to receive the pattern.

I plan on dyeing yarn for all of the KALs next year; if this changes I will include that info in future notices. Once you’ve been approved to the group, you will receive an email with information on ordering the suggested yarn.

Decadently Dark Sock Club

Introducing the Decadently Dark Sock Club from Goddess Knits.

An exclusive sock club bringing you offerings from the dark side. This is a 3-month club and each shipment will include an original sock pattern that will be available to club members only and enough decadent sock yarn to complete the pattern. Different yarns will be sent each month.

Pricing is $90 for US or Canada and $108 for international; pricing includes shipping. There are limited spots available and we will take orders until December 25, 2010 or until all spots are full. If all spots are filled before December 25, the club will be closed before that date.

More information is available on the Sock Club page.

Jewelbox Lace Club

The Goddess is opening her vaults to bring you a cache of dazzling gems of the world; a 6-piece, exclusive, collection of sparkling jewels for you to treasure. Each month a fabulous new piece will arrive at your door for you to add to your collection.

With each shipment you will receive an original, exclusive pattern, enough gemilicious yarn to complete the project and some extra bling to make your project extra special. All patterns, and colorways, will remain exclusive to the club for 6 months after the delivery of each monthly kit.

For more information, and to place your order, visit the Goddess Knits website.

New Shawl Pattern

A new shawl pattern, Eye of the Storm, is now available from Goddess Knits.

The inspiration for this pattern was two events that occurred, in Iowa, in 2008. The first was an EF5 tornado that wiped out part of a town and the second was massive flooding that caused damage to several communities.

This is a Limited Edition pattern and will only be available to purchase until August 31, 2010. $8 out of each pattern sale will be donated to American Red Cross disaster relief - if you wish to donate more you may purchase more than one copy of the pattern.

Summer Mystery Shawl 2010

I am now accepting orders for the Summer Mystery Shawl 2010 which will begin Saturday, June 19, 2010. Please make sure you provide the correct Yahoo ID when ordering the pattern - the ID that you join the Yahoo group with, NOT the one you use to login to Yahoo - and be sure to join the Summer Mystery Shawl Yahoo group. I will be accepting orders until Saturday, June 26, 2010.

Spinning Bunny will be dyeing a wool/silk blend lace weight yarn for this KAL and they will ship internationally. Info on ordering the yarn will be emailed to members once they’ve been approved to the group.

Mystery Shawl 17

I am now accepting orders for the Mystery Shawl 17 which will begin Saturday, May 15, 2010. Please make sure you provide the correct Yahoo ID when ordering the pattern - the ID that you join the Yahoo group with, NOT the one you use to login to Yahoo - and be sure to join the Mystery Shawl 17 Yahoo group. I will be accepting orders until Saturday, May 22, 2010.

PennyRose Yarns will be dyeing a wool/silk blend lace weight yarn for this KAL and they will ship internationally. Info on ordering the yarn will be emailed to members once they’ve been approved to the group.

Kennels for K-9's Project

Lace Club Preparations

Getting geared up for the ZenGoddess Lace Club that begins next month. There are only 3 weeks left to order so don't miss it!

I'm busy working on writing up the patterns for the club and I'm sure everyone will love the yarns Roxanne is using.

ZenGoddess Lace Club

A Goddess and Zen master have joined together to bring you offerings of exquisite beauty; a six month journey of lovely lace and enticing colourways to please your senses. Each month a new Goddess will arrive at your door to lead you in that journey.

Each package you receive will include a complete pattern, enough yarn to complete the project and a little extra gift to be used with the project. All patterns and colourways will be exclusive to the club for 6 months following the delivery of each monthly kit.

Come join along with Goddess Knits and Zen Yarn Garden as we explore a different project every month. Projects will include a pair of socks, a shawl, a scarf, fingerless mittens, a cowl and a shawlette. Projects will vary monthly and will not necessarily be in this order but we promise to bring you something new and exciting every month. Watch for a few luxury yarns (think cashmere blends!) in your packages which will titillate and heighten your knitting senses.

The USA/Canada club membership fee is $260 and includes all shipping fees for shipping to the USA or Canada. If you live outside the USA and Canada, we are happy to offer international memberships for $296 which includes the extra shipping fee of $6 per month to ship to your international destination.

For more information, visit the Goddess Knits or Zen Yarn Garden websites.

Successful Lace Knitting

I wanted to announce that a new book, featuring one of my designs, is expected out in May of this year. Successful Lace Knitting: Celebrating the Work of Dorothy Reade by Donna Druchunas features more than 25 lace designs by several designers. We've all chosen a stitch pattern from Dorothy Reade to use for our designs. Dorothy's work is timeless and inspirational.

My pattern "Copper Queen" is a lace stole with beaded accents; picots added around the edge give a little more visual appeal then a plain garter stitch border. After choosing the yarn color and beads, I decided to name the project “Copper Queen”, inspired by the Copper Queen Hotel in Bisbee, Arizona which is not far from Tucson where I grew up.

The reason I chose the stitch pattern I used was because I thought that the Victorian-style design would make a beautiful shawl. Since my project is a stole, I wanted a pattern that looks the same no matter which way you view it and this one fit the bill.

The yarn I used was Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper. I picked this one mostly because I have never worked with it and this was a great opportunity for me to try it. Since it has been used quite a bit for lace projects I knew it would be an excellent choice for this one.

I feel like Laceknitting is such a wonderful way to produce something extravagant and intricate, that looks impossible to make and can potentially become an heirloom piece, something that can be passed down from generation to generation. With endless combinations of just a few simple stitches, a finished lace piece can give you a great sense of accomplishment.

Almost every time I finish a shawl and pin it out to block I am amazed, “wow, did I really make that?”. Although sometimes it can be a bit challenging to follow more complicated patterns, it is usually well worth the time invested to create something you, or a giftee, can cherish for years to come.

Successful Lace Knitting by Donna Druchunas will be released in May on the Musk Ox & Glaciers Knitting Cruise, where Donna will be teaching along with Lucy Neatby. The audio book edition of Arctic Lace (http://sheeptoshawl.com/arcticlace.html) will also be published at the same time, so cruise participants will be among the first to have a chance to see (and hear!) these two new releases.

To enter to win 2 balls of laceweight qiviut yarn, sign up for thecruise mailing list here: http://tinyurl.com/ybv6jqm

Two New Patterns Available

Two new patterns available from Goddess Knits:

Hosta Leaf Cowl and Snowbunny Cowl - find them on the New Products page.

Finished Shawls for Sale

I have put some of my finished shawls up for sale on the Goddess Knits website. All prices include shipping worldwide.

First Mystery Shawl of 2010

I am now accepting orders for the Mystery Shawl 16 which will begin Saturday, January 23, 2010. Please make sure you provide the correct Yahoo ID when ordering the pattern - the ID that you join the Yahoo group with, NOT the one you use to login to Yahoo - and be sure to join the Mystery Shawl 16 Yahoo group. I will be accepting orders until Saturday, January 30, 2010.

Winter Mountain Fibers will be dyeing a 100% wool fingering weight yarn for this KAL and they will ship internationally. Info on ordering the yarn will be emailed to members once they’ve been approved to the group.

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Five New Patterns

Five new shawl patterns available from Goddess Knits:

• Mardi Gras
• Fairy Wings
• Spring Arbor
• Victorian Romance
• Wildflower Meadow

See them all on the New Products page.

New Mystery Shawl and Mystery Sock

Two new Mystery groups are now open:

Fall Mystery Shawl 09 - begins Saturday, October 10, 2009. You will need to join the Yahoo group to receive this pattern once you've placed your order.

Mystery Sock 11/09 - begins Saturday, November 7, 2009. You will need to join the Yahoo group to receive this pattern once you've placed your order.

Two New Patterns

Two new shawl patterns are now available on the Goddess Knits website:

• Cailleach
• River Dance