It's all a BUZZ... Spring 2010 is almost here!!

Hi Everyone!

Well, now that Spring 2010 is almost here (once we get past Winter 2009 of course!), there's a ton of stuff going on @ J. Knits...

First of all, our latest podcast has been out there for a couple of weeks. It's Episode 7: Fashion Knitting Trends and you can get it for FREE by clicking HERE! Alison and I talk for a little while longer than usual, but it's funny and informative so grab your (large) knitting project and have a listen!

Speaking of the podcast, we have a new section called "Ask The Expert". You can ask any question knitting, dyeing, design or relationship related (joke! Have to listen to the latest podcast for the silly exchange about that!). If we pick your question, you can choose either a FREE skein of yarn or pattern from the line.

To submit your question, email it here: asktheexpert@j-knits.com. Questions will be read aloud and answered during the podcast!

Have an idea for a subject you'd like covered in one of our broadcasts? We'd love to hear what you want to know more about! Submit your subject idea to: info@j-knits.com and we might choose it as one of our newest ramblings (of course they are ramblings filled with useful information!).

Something else new on the homefront is that we are now beginning to offer J. Knits Patterns for sale on our website! All patterns are available for immediate download. I've just started to upload patterns there so keep checking back for the newest additions. Eventually they all will be on there. Here's where to find the catalog of our patterns: http://j-knits.com/Patterns.html

While you are there, you might notice a new line of patterns called "Patio Knits".

Those patterns are new and are being published under my new personal pattern line under my own name. Patio Knits Patterns will still feature all J. Knits Yarns and will be available for sale through the website too.

Here's one of my newest designs called the Flutter Cardigan Set:

This one is already for purchase off the patterns page I noted earlier.

I have a lot more to tell you too but I'll save it for the next blog post. I've made an early New Year's Resolution to keep this blog much more current than I have been.

But between J. Knits Website: http://j-knits.com/

The podcast: http://jknits.libsyn.com/

Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/j-knits-on-ravelry

Twitter: #JKnitsYarns

and wherever else you might find me, my life does tend to get a little crazy!

Enjoy your knitting and as always...

Have Fun & Knit Safely (in the snow and ice which will be coming soon!),
Julie
J. Knits
http://www.j-knits.com/

PS - I keep messing around with the blog layout until I find one I finally like! Working on it but don't be surprised if you come back one day and it's all different again!