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.