J. Knits First PODCAST !!

Get yours here, no waiting!!
It's been 4+years in the making but we've finally launched our 1st Podcast Episode!
Our podcast is aptly named Podcast Me @ J. Knits!! (get it??)

This episode features Tips & Tricks For Knitting With Hand-Dyed Yarn...

This one is rather long so be patient when downloading...Sam and I got a little carried away and I have the gift of gab so I accidentally rambled on for a while ;-)

Here's a button where you can get it:

Or, the site is here: http://jknits.libsyn.com/

Or, when iTunes gets us uploaded, you can subscribe to us and listen directly on your ipod.

And, eventually you'll be able to link directly from either the blog or the webpage because we are your 1-stop podcasting site!

Love it!

More to come...

Have Fun & Pod Safely,

Julie

www.j-knits.com

Logo + Contest + Yarn = Happiness !!

J. Knits Is Having A Contest and You're Invited!


So, you already love J. Knits Yarn. How about you tell us about it?


The Original Named After Cities and States Colorway Company is looking for some suggestions…



We need some ideas for cute catchphrases for trade show promotions.


So we’re hosting a fun contest and you’re invited! Send us your suggestions of funny/cute/witty/insightful logos or graphics that would be perfect for tees and bags.

All you have to do to be considered is to send us your catchphrases (example: J. Knits Yarn ROCKS!) and/or graphic logo that are hip and have that J.Knits feel.



All entries should be emailed directly to contest@j-knits.com. The more you enter the more chances you have to win! The most entertaining logos will be chosen to receive a $25 yarn credit toward any J. Knits Yarn and colorway of their choosing. No limit! Enter as many times as you like! If we use your idea(s), you get free yarn for it! AND, as if that wasn’t enticing enough, we’ll also mention the winners and post your webpage or blog on OUR webpage, blog, all over Ravelry and, of course, at the tradeshow!


Remember: don’t post your cool logo on Ravelry for all to see! Be sure to email your idea directly to contest@j-knits.com . We want to keep it a secret until the contest is over…


Entries must be received by February 28th to be eligible. Once submitted, all logos and/or catchphrases we choose to use become the sole property of J. Knits Hand-Dyed Yarn Company.

Knit Safely,
Sam (I am)

Winter is here and so is Stunning....

OOH! How are you?

HAPPY NEW YEAR and Happy Holidays! I hope 2009 is fruitful and peaceful for all of us...

Mid-December we released a new yarn called Stunning. My staff and I toyed around with a name for about a week and after tossing around just about every name in the book (literally...maybe even a few 4 letter ones crept in there I got so name-frustrated after a while!!), Stunning was just the perfect name that fit the yarn completely...

After consulting a few of my obsessed sock-knitting friends and listening to their suggestions, I find this yarn to be completely PERFECT for sock, lace and other lightweight projects.

Here it is:

It's a 50/50 Merino/Tencel blend and it has the most beautiful sheen I have ever seen. It is simply LOVELY!

It weighs in at about 3oz which gives about 448 yards to the skein which is perfect for socks and other projects.

I LOVE THIS YARN and you will too!!

It's shown here in the colorway Maryland...

I've been sock knitting a new project (due for publish & purchase in May of this year) using the colorway Philadelphia (our new colorway for Spring 2009 released in October) using this yarn. Sam I Am taught me to knit socks on 1 circular needle from the toe up and I am having fun with it for sure! Here it is:

I'll keep you posted on my progress for sure and for more fun stuff, please visit us on Ravelry! Click HERE to link to our group...

As always,

Have Fun & Knit Safely!

Julie

J. Knits

www.j-knits.com