Etsy Knitters Treasury Game **04** - March 20 - 28 2014

The first to post a treasury this week is Sara Tweedie from

SarandipityHandmade

Blue Skies Bring Sunny Smiles

Please, see all the other wonderful treasuries of this weekly game!

ElleGanT

I am pleased to announce that the winner of the Etsy Knitters "Winter Warmers" Team Challenge is this fantastic baby hat by Ellen of Dream Knits by Ellen. A very worthy winner and best-seller (kindly modelled by customer Allison's son Garrett).

Ellen is an expert knitter with a lifetime of experience that is reflected in her beautiful knits and I hope you enjoy getting to know her.

My name is Ellen.
I was born in Ukraine and moved to United States 17 years ago.
I have a daughter, two sons and two precious grandchildren.

I discovered knitting when I was six years old. If I could, I would knit 24/7. I knit everything, starting with a sweater with complicated patterns and ending with infant baby shoes.

I come up with the ideas as I knit. I only know what I am about to make, a hat or a pair of mittens and the ideas for the details just come pouring in. I record new pattern when the item is almost ready. It's a labor of love.

I always wanted to have my own serene and cozy knitting cafe. Then I discovered ETSY. My whole family put lots of effort to make my ETSY store the way you see it now.

I am very thankful to my customers, who kindly share pictures of their children wearing my creations. Here is my customer Angie's daughter Luna modelling my "Moose" hat. My customers are also a source of the ideas. I use mostly good quality cashmere and wool occasionally for my products.

My personal favorites are the "Owl" hat and the "Valentine's Day Glove". My "Valentine's Day Glove" was featured in "BUST" magazine FEBRUARY/MARCH issue 2010.

My bestseller is the "Mouse" hat that won me ETSY KNITTERS TEAM Challenge.

I wanted to say very special "Thank you" to Allison, Meghan and Angie for providing pictures of their children.

I love being a part of ETSY and member of ETSYKNITTERS TEAM. I met so many wonderful people here.

My major reward as an artisan is to know that my customers love and enjoy to wear my creations.

The EtsyKnitters Team Wishes You a Happy Valentine's Day

The Etsy Knitters Team designs for the holidays.

Who:
The Etsy Knitters Team, an international group of talented and successful knitters, has challenged its members to create items that represent the festivities behind each major holiday. This year-long challenge will begin with Valentine’s Day.

What:
The items posted by members will certainly encompass a wide range of knitted finery as well as supplies coveted by knitters. Only the member’s own imagination can set limits on the designs submitted.

When:
January 21, 2010 through February 14, 2010
The holiday challenge related to Valentine’s Day will begin today and run up to February 14th.

Where:
Etsy.com
Starting today through Valentine’s Day, members of the Etsy Knitters Team will present handmade items that showcase the romance and love of Valentine’s Day to the public through Etsy.com.
To search for challenge items, please type in the name of the holiday, for example “Valentines”, and “etsyknitters team” into Etsy’s search engine or click this link. Members will be listing their offerings to the challenge up to Valentine’s Day. Be sure to visit Etsy and search often.

Flickr.com
Additionally, the Etsy Knitters Team has set up a gallery for buyers to peruse through on Flickr.
The gallery can be located via this link.

Why:
This challenge was created to assist buyers in locating holiday-related knitting items more easily and readily.

New Moderator

To EtsyKnitters Team Members,

Please join me in welcoming Robbi of KindredKnits as a moderator.



Robbi will be adding a much needed jolt of energy to the current group of 3 moderators made up of Mette (KnittingMette), Sherri (SherriCrochets) and myself.

As this team has grown in leaps and bounds in the past year, we three had to humbly admit that we couldn't keep up with the pace. Robbi will be assisting us in keeping current member lists up to date, in brainstorming new ways to promote the EK team, and in contributing to a million other small behind-the-scenes tasks.

We are thrilled that she agreed to take on the moderator role.

Don't Forget to KIP this weekend

The KIP (Knit in Public) dates have been extended to include the following days:
June 13th and 14th
June 20th and 21st

For more information, please refer to the earlier post about this fun event.

Be proud of your knitting. Show it off to the world!

Etsy Knitters Teams says 'I Do' again

The Etsy Knitters Team says: ‘I DO’ … To ETSY’S 2009 Handmade Wedding Series.

For the 2nd year in a row, the Etsy Knitters Team, an international group of talented and successful knitters, has challenged its members to create items that represent the love and beauty of a wedding through the art of knitting.

Throughout the month of June 2009, members of the Etsy Knitters Team will present handmade wedding items to the public through Etsy.com. These items will encompass a wide range of wedding finery including bridal accessories, traditional wedding fare and even special items for the honeymoon. The stipulation to each member is “If you can dream it and it can represent the art of knitting, then one is encouraged to partake in the ‘I Do’ Wedding Challenge.”

The catalyst for the Etsy Knitters Team’s ‘I Do’ wedding challenge was Etsy.com’s Handmade Wedding Series. Rather than participate individually, the team felt that they could be more successful promoting their hand knit wedding items if they collaborated. After countless hours of designing and knitting, the Etsy Knitters Team is proud to present the ‘I Do’ Wedding Challenge.

To search for challenge items, please type in the words “ido2009” and “etsyknitters team” into Etsy’s search engine or click this link. Members will be listing their offerings to the challenge throughout the entire month. Each item will include the special ‘I Do 2009” Wedding Challenge graphic as the 5th photo. Be sure to visit Etsy and search often.

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.

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!

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.

Gung Hay Fat Choy

Today marks the first day of the Chinese New Year.

It is the year of the Ox.

Every year, my family makes the trek into Philadelphia's China Town for Dim Sum. Afterwards, we huddle together outside in the cold to watch the dragon parade by. For us, it's a wonderful excuse to bring the family and close friends together again and visit with the people you missed seeing over the holidays.



(Apologies, but this was the best picture I could come up with. All my Chinese New Year pictures were taken before I received my new digital camera this year).

And because it would be unseemly to not present you with a gift on such a festive day, I present you with a free dishcloth knitting pattern. Enjoy!



The pattern may be downloaded from my website.


Gung Hay Fat Choy (Happy New Year!)

Holiday Calendar

January 6th

Happy 3 Kings Day to you!
Learn more about 3 Kings Day, the Epiphany, here.

Today being the 12th Day of Christmas, enjoy a fun activity with your kids or your neighbor's kids. I'm sure most parents would be grateful for the break.

Then, secure them in your scrapbook for amusement (or blackmail) years later.

Free Tutorial on How to Make Handy Crafts (forgive the pun)
Instructions provided by Mette.

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It is a store where you can find small cute items and patterns!



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Today is our last day of the Holiday Calendar. Thank you for counting down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day with us. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

Holiday Calendar

January 5th

1 day till 3 Kings Day

Oranges are in season this time of year, thanks to the Florida orange groves. I always pick up at least one case of them. If your compost pile is getting full of orange peels, try making these tiny wreaths instead.



Free Tutorial on How to Make Wreaths from Oranges
Instructions provided by Mette.

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It is a store where you can find small cute items and patterns!


This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

January 4th

2 days till 3 Kings Day

Only a few more days before the Holidays are officially over. Holidays and pies go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly in my book. So, here is one last pie recipe before the cookbook is closed. (If you jumped on board the diet train, you may want to look away now.)



Regular or Maple Pecan Pie by Granny and Me
Recipe provided by Me

My 'real' name is Marie Haigh and I am the voice behind this blog and my own Etsy store Knitted Gems. The store features my entire collection of knitting patterns for the hobby knitter. All the patterns are my original designs. They are provided in a line-by-line written format. Knitting charts are also provided on some of the Easy and Intermediate patterns. Knitted items that were created during the testing of each pattern are also available for sale.



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

January 3rd

3 days till 3 Kings Day

Is it snowing where you are today? It could be if you followed the tutorial below and made several snowballs!

Free Tutorial for How to Make Paper Snowballs
Instructions provided by Mette.

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It is a store where you can find small cute items and patterns!



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

January 2nd

4 days till 3 Kings Day

If your Poinsettia plant is starting to wilt, here is a knitting pattern that will let you keep the plant with you all year long without having to keep the plant alive all year long. I always forget to water it after a week or two.



Knitting Pattern for Poinsettia
Designed by Mette.

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It is a store where you can find small cute items and patterns!




This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

January 1st

Happy New Year!

5 days till 3 Kings Day

Do you have a lot of empty water bottles leftover from the party last night? Here is a tutorial that will help you recycle them.



Free Tutorial on How to Make Glittery Balls
Instructions provided by Mette.


Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It is a store where you can find small cute items and patterns!



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 31st

1 day till New Years Day
6 days till 3 Kings Day

Tonight many of us will be either hosting a New Years Eve party or attending one. Here is a great appetizer recipe that you can add to the table. It's been taste-tested and approved by my family and friends. Enjoy!

Stuffed Mushrooms
Recipe provided by Me

My 'real' name is Marie Haigh and I am the voice behind this blog and my own Etsy store Knitted Gems. The store features my entire collection of knitting patterns for the hobby knitter. All the patterns are my original designs. They are provided in a line-by-line written format. Knitting charts are also provided on some of the Easy and Intermediate patterns. Knitted items that were created during the testing of each pattern are also available for sale.




This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 30th

2 days till the New Year
7 days till 3 Kings Day

Did you try yesterday's Holiday card tutorial? Here is another one so you don't have to send the same card to everyone. I was bored to tears the only year I ever did that. Now I have at least 5 or 6 different cards to choose from each year. It makes it much more fun and personable in my biased opinion.




Free Tutorial on How to Make Gingerbread House Cards
Instructions provided by Mette.

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It is a store where you can find small cute items and patterns!



This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.

Holiday Calendar

December 29th

3 days till the New Year
8 days till 3 Kings Day

Around this time every year is when I start shopping for next year's Christmas decorations, gift wrapping paper, and cards. I started this policy several years ago when I was wooed by the word 'Sale' everywhere. I continue it not for the sales, because I'm quite sure I never saved a lot, but because it keeps me from running around like a chicken with my head cut off during the Christmas season.

To keep us out of the retail madness, here is a tutorial on how to make your own Holiday cards.

Free Tutorial on How to Make Crocheted Christmas Cards
Instructions provided by Mette.

Mette is the owner of the Etsy store Knitting Mette. It is a store where you can find small cute items and patterns!

This Holiday Calendar is sponsored by the Etsy Knitters Team.To find out more about the group, please visit our team page.

Etsy Knitters Team's Holiday Calendar will run through 3 Kings Day, January 6th. Join us as we count down the days till Hanukkah, Christmas, the New Year and 3 Kings Day. Each day will feature one of the following: a link to a free knitting pattern, a link to a free tutorial on making handmade Holiday decorations, a free holiday recipe, or a picture of a holiday item for sale.