Posts Tagged ‘sots-ii’

Posted on August 13, 2008 - by deborahfillmer

Long Tail Cast On Video

Here is our video on how to do a long tail cast on. For those that might need a little help with casting on for the swatch or stole, this video is for you.

Please excuse the ocean background, we did not get a chance to do a separate audio recording so we didn’t have a way to reduce the background ocean noise. Be sure to check out the video on chart reading for all those who have not yet taken the plunge and used a knitting chart to complete your pattern.

To view the video just click below. Happy Knitting!

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Posted on March 21, 2008 - by deborahfillmer

Secret of the Stole II: Savannah and Charleston

It is with great pleasure that we are able to announce the release of our two newest stole patterns, Savannah and Charleston.

Secret of the Stole II

The Secret of the Stole II KAL has officially come to a close and we are excited to have the patterns finally compiled into a downloadable format. Why two patterns? While knitting through this knit a long, we realized that one thing that is different about our stole patterns is their shape. They are all differently shaped than each other and than any other stole patterns we can find out there.

We wanted to develop this into a design element of our stoles and about halfway through the first stole, Charleston, the creative muse struck and Savannah was born. Luckily we have a very quick test knitter working with us and we were able to create both stoles in time for the photo shoot. Here are the shapes of the three Secret of the Stole stoles we have developed so far (see bottom of post).

Patterns are Now Available for Sale

This has been such a great KAL group, you all should be very proud of how helpful and courteous everyone was, and above all, how great all your work looks. As often is the case, once I have worked 9 weeks on something like this, I do offer it for sale as well. Both pattern designs are now available for sale on the patterns page.

Please Help Support Your Designer

Each pattern is available for $7.00 each and will include completed photos, full completed charts, and directions for completing the stole, and of course all the chart files in one single download file. We hope you have enjoyed the group over the last few months as much as we have. If you have, please, consider supporting your designer by buying the pattern. I have enjoyed this group tremendously, and I also put 100’s of hours of work into the pattern, running the group, and organizing all the door prizes for everyone. Each designer is different but I know I spend, in total, about 200-300 hours on each KAL.

Although it is a hobby, it also my business, and I would love to be able to continue these type of KAL’s for a long time to come, but I do need the support of my group members! Typically there is a core group of members that purchase the pattern each time. How many are in this elite group? Well, it is usually runs about 3%-5% of the total group list.

It is because of these people that we can continue to do the KAL’s and offer all the great door prizes, so THANKS SO MUCH. It you would like to purchase the pattern, please just visit our pattern page. Thanks again.

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Posted on January 28, 2008 - by deborahfillmer

Secret of the Stole II Swatch Video, Part 2

This is the second in a two part series of videos showing the necessary stitches needed to knit the Secret of the Stole II swatch and subsequently the Stole as well. In this second video we tackle two more difficult stitches, the s1k2psso and the k3tog. We focus on row 19 of the swatch chart and work through the sequence several times to give you a good look how to work the stitches mentioned above.

The chart we are using in this video can be found in the files section of the Secret of the Stole II KAL yahoo group. This group is currently closed for new membership, but will reopen on March 21, 2008 for new members. The swatch chart will continue to be available on the site after that time.

Enjoy, DK

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Posted on January 17, 2008 - by deborahfillmer

Secret of the Stole II KAL Sign Ups

This is it, we have finally come down to the wire. There is only a few hours left today to sign up for the Secret of the Stole II KAL group, so if you haven’t done so yet, don’t wait to much longer. If you have friends that might want to join, now is the time. The first hint will be out in less than 24 hours!

To join the group

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/secretofthestole-ii/

Take a look at all the goodies our sponsors have donated for the SOTSii here

Secret of the Stole II KAL Sponsors

Posted on January 9, 2008 - by deborahfillmer

Only Days for Secret of the Stole II First Hint

There are only 8 days left to sign up for Secret of the Stole II. The group closes on January 17th to new members so if you have any friends that might want to be involved please let them know so they don’t miss the deadline. There are always knitters who miss the cut-off so don’t let the days slip by and miss the sign-up.

To join the group or see more information, just go to the group’s main page and click on the join link. As always it is free to join but once it begins the group will be closed to new members.

For those who have already joined, we are looking forward to a great start on January 18th. We are finalizing the door prizes, hints, and all the fun stuff coming up over the next 9 weeks. If you have any questions at all don’t hesitate to contact us. Good Luck!