Featuring Knitters on Blogs

The High Plains Knitter has started a new series on her blog featuring Etsy knitters and crocheters.

Her most recent post features an Etsy Knitters Team member: Elena of Passion Knits.
"I think the name of her shop tells a lot about Elena. She has a passion for knitting and for fiber. Her shop is full of bright, gorgeous, creative items that just make you want to reach into the computer and touch them", says The High Plains Knitter.
To read the full story, please go here.

If you would like to have your Etsy store featured on The High Plains Knitter's blog, please contact her directly.

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Additionally, Beverly of DesignBCB is actively looking for Etsy sellers that would like to be interviewed for Handmade News.org. Beverly is a columnist for the online magazine.

If you are interested, please contact Beverly via the Etsy forum thread she set up or via a direct Etsy email.

Spring Scavenger Hunt

The EtsyKnitters team Spring Scavenger Hunt ended at midnight, Sunday April 12.

Winners have until midnight, Sunday April 19 to use their "magic word" discount code in our 31 Etsy Shops!

For more details, please visit this site.

Many thanks to Maggie, Etsy store owner of Knotes for Knitters, for organizing this hunt.

Spring Scavenger Hunt

Etsy Knitters Team will be hosting a Spring Scavenger Hunt from April 5th through April 12th.

Stay tuned for more details.

Toe-up Gingko Socks by Kyoko

Kyoko of Cotton and Cloud has released a new sock design.

Toe-Up Gingko Socks

To download the pattern for free, please visit her blog.

Knit in Public with the Etsy Knitters Team

The Etsy Knitters Team is proud to host a virtual Knit in Public Day for the 2nd year in a row.




What:
Knit in Public Day

When:
June 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st

Who:
Knitters!
All knitters are welcome to participate. It is not required that you be a member of the Etsy Knitters team.

Where:
World Wide
Wherever you are, there is where the event will be.

Why:
To promote the craft of knitting

Guidelines:

• Knit in a public place on June 13th, 14th, 20th and/or 21st.
• Take a camera with you and a friend, if available.
• Have your friend or a perfect stranger take a picture of you knitting in public.
• Share your picture(s) by uploading them to Flickr.
• Join the group specifically set up for this event: EtsyKnitters WWKIPD
• Utilize the "Send to Group" button to upload your pictures to the group.

Extras:
Crocheters are also welcome!
For more information, please review the description on WWKiP's site.

Enjoy the day knitting!

Featuring Urban Eagle Designs

Handmade Sunshine and the Destructo-Bunnies Blog featured an Etsy Knitters team member:



"It's not every day that one gets to meet a woman who is truly a treasure. Today we all get to look into the wonder that is Katy of Urban Eagle Designs. Her shop has been open a little over a month now, so she is still “undiscovered”, but she should be right up there on everyone's go-to list for something extra-special. After I read her questions I just wanted to get on a plane and fly out to New Mexico to meet her in person...she's just that awesome" says Sarah, the voice behind the blog.

You can read the full article here.


Additionally, don't forget to stop by the weekly Etsy Forum thread hosted by the Etsy Knitters Team to see the incredible designs the Etsy Knitters team members have created.

Scarf of Many Colors by The High Plains Knitter

Carnival Scarf of many colors

This is my newest scarf of many colors. I call it Carnival. Bright, bold, vivid colors of pink, orange, green, purple, yellow, and burgandy are mixed with all the sparkle of a carnival. I imagine the bright lights and laughter of a carnival when I look at it.

The scarf was hand knit by Dianne of The High Plains Knitter. Below Diane takes the time to answer additional questions about the scarf.



Q. What was your inspiration?
A. I love to put colors together. This one is so bright and perky that I
call it Carnival.


Q. How long did it take you to make it?
A. I put about 3 hours into making them.


Q. Do you plan to make any more items similar to this one?
A. I do plan to make more of them, and in different colors.


Q. Did you enjoy making it? Why or why not?
A. This is one of my favorite scarves because the creativity comes in choosing the yarns. When its comes to knitting it, I can do that pretty mindlessly, even
late at night.


Q. Anything else you want to tell us about it?
A. It is purely a fashion statement and not intended for warmth, but make a statement it does.