and our Summer Blogcation(tm). It has been fun, and thank you to all who participated. Going by the comments that accompanied many of your entries, I succeeded in my purpose. Many of you made a point to mention that you found new and interesting blogs as you searched for that week’s entry. That is what I hoped for. We all know about the wonderful blogs such as Yarn Harlot and Wendy Knits!. But there are so many other knitting-related blogs that we miss. I hope that you’ll subscribe to some of the blogs we’ve visited along the way–including this one.
Now, the answer to Stop 12? Why, Knit-a-While (http://www.knit-a-while.com) of course. After all, at the end of every vacation, we return home.
And the winners of Summer Blogcation(tm)? Heather, Karen B, and Kim W. I’ll be sending you e-mails today, notifying you of your win.
Thanks again for participating. I hope you had as much fun as I did.
Our Last Stop
Yes, we’re at Stop 12, the end of our Summer Blogcation(tm). But first, the answer to last week’s stop: Zarzuela Knits and Crochets (http://zarzuelaknitsandcrochets.com/blog/). Congrats to everyone who had the right answer.
And now, the clues to our last stop:
1. This knitting blogger is a freelance publishing professional in New York.
2. Her cats make appearances in her blog posts occasionally.
3. She publishes an ezine.
4. She recently started a blog about another of her passions–cooking and food.
Be sure to send your answers to blogcation@knittingq.com no later than Sunday, September 6, 2009.
Stop 11: Almost Home
Yes, we’re at our next-to-last stop. As for Stop 10, that was Ms. Create (http://mscreate.typepad.com).
And here are the clues for this week:
1. She’s counting down to a major life event.
2. Her user name has musical connotations.
3. Not only is she a fabulous knitter, she’s very well known for her dyeing and spinning.
4. Bunny, did you see a bunny? You often will on her site.
Well, last week’s stop did seem to be an easier one to find for most of our blogcationers. It was Welshmillie’s Weblog (http://welshmillie.wordpress.com).
And here are the clues for this week’s stop, the 3/4 marker on our journey.
1. This knitting blogger was born in Zimbabwe and now lives in the Australian bush.
2. She attended the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show and posted many beautiful pictures to her blog.
3. She participated in BadCatDesigns’ Summer Squares Project and made a shawl based on the first square.
4. While on a road trip, she’s working on the Juno and the Corona.
Stop 8
Well, well, well. I was concerned that the stops were too easy to find. So, I decided to make Stop 7 a bit more difficult. Apparently, I made it much more difficult. The correct destination for Stop 7 was Guernsey Gal, Knitting on an Island (http://guernseygal.typepad.com). Thanks to everyone who gave it a shot.
Now for Stop 8. I’m thinking it’s easier to find.
And the clues are:
1. Her blog tells the progress of a blanket she’s not only knitting along on but designing as well.
2. You can also see examples of her origami and original stitch markers on her site.
3. She’s planning a knitting murder.
4. You’ll often see a Poppy on her site.
Stop 7
We’ve reached the halfway point in our Summer Blogcation(tm): The Student Knitter (http://studentknitter.blogspot.com)!
And as promised, we half a halfway winner. I used the random number generator to pick a number from all of those who entered this past week’s contest. And the winner is: Laura Hemly. Congratulations, Laura.
Now, for this week’s clues:
1. This knitter is also a designer.
2. She’s designed a scarf named after a harbor.
3. Pride and Prejudice fans, you might recognize the film’s influence in one of her designs.
4. She loves to windsurf.
Bonus Clue: She has a pattern in the new issue of Yarn Forward as well as in the book Knitting in the Sun.
Thanks to everyone who submitted a guess for Stop 5. The correct answer is The Very Savvy Snail (http://pieces of my life-victoriag@blogspot.com).
Are you ready for Stop 6? Since this is the halfway point on our Summer Blogcation(tm), there will be a prize. I will randomly select a name from among those who enter this week, and that person will receive a prize. So, be sure to get your answers (including blog title and URL) in by Sunday, July 26, 2009. Send to blogcation@knittingq.com.
Here are the clues for Stop 6:
1. This relatively new knitter is from Roanoke, VA, and is working on a bachelor’s degree in math.
2. She’s been working hard on a tank, but is not really happy with the results so far.
3. She’s frogged, washed, and reballed an angora blend sweater from the Salvation Army; let’s hear it for repurposing!
4. She loves Find a Deal Fridays.
Good luck, everyone!
Stop 5
We’ve reached Stop 4 on our Summer Blogcation(tm). I hope everyone enjoyed their time at Knitting in the Wild–Life on Clear Creek (http://lostcityknits.blogspot.com). Are you ready for Stop 5? Here are the clues:
1. This blogger recently displayed her Mara shawl, which she made from Madelinetosh yarn.
2. She made a rose brooch, which would look nice on this shawl.
3. The blogger received a crocheted project keeper from sosorosy.
4. The blog name pays homage to a gastropod mollusk.
All answers (which must include the blog title and its URL) must be submitted to blogcation@knittingq.com no later than Sunday, July 19.
Good Luck and Happy Travels
Stop 4
Summer Blogcation(tm) has pulled into Stop 3. The destination: FickleKnitter0. Congratulations to everyone who traveled this leg of the journey.
We’re now on to Stop 4. All answers (which must include the blog title and its URL) must be submitted to blogcation@knittingq.com no later than Sunday, July 12.
Here are the clues:
1. This Oklahoma knitter also makes soap.
2. She harvests lavender.
3. She’s involved in the Traveling Shawl Project
4. She’s knitting the Aeolian Shawl using yarn dyed by Kay Meadors.
Stop 3
We’ve reached Stop 2 on our Summer Blogcation(tm), Hissy Stitch, a Knitting and Needlework Blog, http://hissystitch.blogspot.com.
And. where do we go next? Here are the clues:
1. This California designer is also a doctoral candidate.
2. You’ll often find Maya on the blog.
3. She’s hoping to become a cotton picker, thanks to Aerogarden
4. Despite her user name, she’s quite decisive.
Reminders:
Entries must include both the blog name and the blog URL.
Week 1 is closed, and we’ve reached the first stop on the Summer Blogcation: MsLindz Knits and Gardens.
Here are the clues for stop 2. Remember, all entries must be submitted to knittingq@knit-a-while.com by Sunday, June 28. Entries must include both the name and the URL of your answer.
1. This Oregonian is a designer, cat lover, and loves purple.
2. On her blog, she posts interesting sites she’s found on the Web. Among her recent findings is a knitting font, complete with sheep.
3. Preparing for an upcoming trip, she researched TSA policies regarding knitting needles and supplies and posted them on her blog.
4. She has completed a Clapotis using Alchemy Synchronicity.
Action Against Hunger
Doctors Without Borders
Feeding America
Knitters without Borders
Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
Summer Blogcation(tm)
An End to Summer
and our Summer Blogcation(tm). It has been fun, and thank you to all who participated. Going by the comments that accompanied many of your entries, I succeeded in my purpose. Many of you made a point to mention that you found new and interesting blogs as you searched for that week’s entry. That is what I hoped for. We all know about the wonderful blogs such as Yarn Harlot and Wendy Knits!. But there are so many other knitting-related blogs that we miss. I hope that you’ll subscribe to some of the blogs we’ve visited along the way–including this one.
Now, the answer to Stop 12? Why, Knit-a-While (http://www.knit-a-while.com) of course. After all, at the end of every vacation, we return home.
And the winners of Summer Blogcation(tm)? Heather, Karen B, and Kim W. I’ll be sending you e-mails today, notifying you of your win.
Thanks again for participating. I hope you had as much fun as I did.
Our Last Stop
Yes, we’re at Stop 12, the end of our Summer Blogcation(tm). But first, the answer to last week’s stop: Zarzuela Knits and Crochets (http://zarzuelaknitsandcrochets.com/blog/). Congrats to everyone who had the right answer.
And now, the clues to our last stop:
1. This knitting blogger is a freelance publishing professional in New York.
2. Her cats make appearances in her blog posts occasionally.
3. She publishes an ezine.
4. She recently started a blog about another of her passions–cooking and food.
Be sure to send your answers to blogcation@knittingq.com no later than Sunday, September 6, 2009.
Stop 11: Almost Home
Yes, we’re at our next-to-last stop. As for Stop 10, that was Ms. Create (http://mscreate.typepad.com).
And here are the clues for this week:
1. She’s counting down to a major life event.
2. Her user name has musical connotations.
3. Not only is she a fabulous knitter, she’s very well known for her dyeing and spinning.
4. Bunny, did you see a bunny? You often will on her site.
Be sure to send your answers to blogcation@knittingq.com no later than Sunday, August 30, 2009.
Stop 10
Can you believe we’re at Stop 10 already?!?! Where has the summer gone?
OK, the correct answer for Stop 9 is Paradise Found (http://paradisefoundkerrie.blogspot.com). Congrats to everyone who found this location.
Now, here are the clues for Stop 10:
1. She’s into sticks and string.
2. Her 3 cute little ducks are sometimes seen on her blog, even though she says they hate her.
3. She has a crackerjack tutorial on Crockpot dyeing on her blog.
4. She’s bolted into sock design.
Be sure to send your answers to blogcation@knittingq.com no later than Sunday, August 23, 2009.
Stop 9
Well, last week’s stop did seem to be an easier one to find for most of our blogcationers. It was Welshmillie’s Weblog (http://welshmillie.wordpress.com).
And here are the clues for this week’s stop, the 3/4 marker on our journey.
1. This knitting blogger was born in Zimbabwe and now lives in the Australian bush.
2. She attended the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show and posted many beautiful pictures to her blog.
3. She participated in BadCatDesigns’ Summer Squares Project and made a shawl based on the first square.
4. While on a road trip, she’s working on the Juno and the Corona.
Be sure to send your answers to blogcation@knittingq.com no later than Sunday, August 16, 2009.
Stop 8
Well, well, well. I was concerned that the stops were too easy to find. So, I decided to make Stop 7 a bit more difficult. Apparently, I made it much more difficult. The correct destination for Stop 7 was Guernsey Gal, Knitting on an Island (http://guernseygal.typepad.com). Thanks to everyone who gave it a shot.
Now for Stop 8. I’m thinking it’s easier to find.
And the clues are:
1. Her blog tells the progress of a blanket she’s not only knitting along on but designing as well.
2. You can also see examples of her origami and original stitch markers on her site.
3. She’s planning a knitting murder.
4. You’ll often see a Poppy on her site.
Be sure to send your answers to blogcation@knittingq.com no later than Sunday, August 9, 2009.
Stop 7
We’ve reached the halfway point in our Summer Blogcation(tm): The Student Knitter (http://studentknitter.blogspot.com)!
And as promised, we half a halfway winner. I used the random number generator to pick a number from all of those who entered this past week’s contest. And the winner is: Laura Hemly. Congratulations, Laura.
Now, for this week’s clues:
1. This knitter is also a designer.
2. She’s designed a scarf named after a harbor.
3. Pride and Prejudice fans, you might recognize the film’s influence in one of her designs.
4. She loves to windsurf.
Bonus Clue: She has a pattern in the new issue of Yarn Forward as well as in the book Knitting in the Sun.
Be sure to send your answers to blogcation@knittingq.com no later than Sunday, August 2, 2009.
Good luck!
Stop 6 and Halfway Home
Thanks to everyone who submitted a guess for Stop 5. The correct answer is The Very Savvy Snail (http://pieces of my life-victoriag@blogspot.com).
Are you ready for Stop 6? Since this is the halfway point on our Summer Blogcation(tm), there will be a prize. I will randomly select a name from among those who enter this week, and that person will receive a prize. So, be sure to get your answers (including blog title and URL) in by Sunday, July 26, 2009. Send to blogcation@knittingq.com.
Here are the clues for Stop 6:
1. This relatively new knitter is from Roanoke, VA, and is working on a bachelor’s degree in math.
2. She’s been working hard on a tank, but is not really happy with the results so far.
3. She’s frogged, washed, and reballed an angora blend sweater from the Salvation Army; let’s hear it for repurposing!
4. She loves Find a Deal Fridays.
Good luck, everyone!
Stop 5
We’ve reached Stop 4 on our Summer Blogcation(tm). I hope everyone enjoyed their time at Knitting in the Wild–Life on Clear Creek (http://lostcityknits.blogspot.com). Are you ready for Stop 5? Here are the clues:
1. This blogger recently displayed her Mara shawl, which she made from Madelinetosh yarn.
2. She made a rose brooch, which would look nice on this shawl.
3. The blogger received a crocheted project keeper from sosorosy.
4. The blog name pays homage to a gastropod mollusk.
All answers (which must include the blog title and its URL) must be submitted to blogcation@knittingq.com no later than Sunday, July 19.
Good Luck and Happy Travels
Stop 4
Summer Blogcation(tm) has pulled into Stop 3. The destination: FickleKnitter 0. Congratulations to everyone who traveled this leg of the journey.
We’re now on to Stop 4. All answers (which must include the blog title and its URL) must be submitted to blogcation@knittingq.com no later than Sunday, July 12.
Here are the clues:
1. This Oklahoma knitter also makes soap.
2. She harvests lavender.
3. She’s involved in the Traveling Shawl Project
4. She’s knitting the Aeolian Shawl using yarn dyed by Kay Meadors.
Stop 3
We’ve reached Stop 2 on our Summer Blogcation(tm), Hissy Stitch, a Knitting and Needlework Blog,
http://hissystitch.blogspot.com.
And. where do we go next? Here are the clues:
1. This California designer is also a doctoral candidate.
2. You’ll often find Maya on the blog.
3. She’s hoping to become a cotton picker, thanks to Aerogarden
4. Despite her user name, she’s quite decisive.
Reminders:
Entries must include both the blog name and the blog URL.
Be sure to send your entries to knittingq@knit-a-while.com by Sunday, July 5, 2009!
Stop 2
Week 1 is closed, and we’ve reached the first stop on the Summer Blogcation: MsLindz Knits and Gardens.
Here are the clues for stop 2. Remember, all entries must be submitted to knittingq@knit-a-while.com by Sunday, June 28. Entries must include both the name and the URL of your answer.
1. This Oregonian is a designer, cat lover, and loves purple.
2. On her blog, she posts interesting sites she’s found on the Web. Among her recent findings is a knitting font, complete with sheep.
3. Preparing for an upcoming trip, she researched TSA policies regarding knitting needles and supplies and posted them on her blog.
4. She has completed a Clapotis using Alchemy Synchronicity.
Week 1
Your answer, including the blog’s name and URL, must be sent to knittingq@knit-a-while.com by June 21.
1. She recently completed the Decimal Sweater and it fit–thanks to a trip to the washer and dryer.
2. She’s shown shipments from the Knitting Purls Indie Sock Yarn Club.
3. Her 52 Pair Plunge is off to a rocky start due to frogging heels.
4. She lives in Ohio and works for the government.