Tanis Fiber Arts is starting up their first TFA's Year in Colour yarn club!! Every other month, participants will be sent a custom-dyed skein of finger weight yarn (that's 420 yards) and an exclusive pattern designed for the single skein. the pattern designers are: Tanis Gray, Glenna C , Julie Crawford, Laura Chau, Patti Waters and Kristen Kapur.Did you see that, just up there? My name tucked in with all those awesome superstar designers? I mean.... whoa. Somebody call Keanue Reeves, only one of his whoas will convey my awestruck-ness.
I love the yarns Tanis makes. The colours are amazing, and the yarn is brilliant- resists pilling, doesn't split, wears like a dream. I've got a few things knit with Tanis Fiber Arts Yarn, and I love them all (now that I think of it, I have an FO from August that I've yet to photograph that is also made from TFA yarn...). The club is really affordable- you'll get 6 skeins of yarn, 6 exclusive patterns, and the shipping is included in the cost. Once you do the math, it's a steal. *EDIT: And it's international- doesn't matter what country you live in!
So yes... I'm starting to design some of my own patterns. I've got lots of ideas, and I'm excited to enter this new phase of my knitting. I'm already working on a free pattern that will come out in a few weeks- stay tuned!!
On Saturday night, Toronto was awash in contemporary art for the 5th anniversary of Nuit Blanche. There is something utterly magical about the city being transformed into amazing, Alice-in-Wonderland-esque pockets of art.
It was an amazing night. I love it when cities encourage the arts and put on free events!!
Amazing!!! I am amazed you will be writing your own pattern, hapy to try them before they are published! well done!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Very exciting! And, what a great way to debut!
ReplyDeleteAnd, I'm jealous of your local yarn shop! It's adorable!
I went to Nuit Blanche in NYC! How funny to see it on your blog! It was the first one they had in the states, and it was truly magical. Congrats and good luck on the pattern writing!
ReplyDeleteCogratulations! I'm actually surprised that you haven't gone that way long before now.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your patterns!
I'm so glad that you're as excited as I am about you being a designer! You've got such great style, I can't wait to see what you come up with!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That is fabulous. You are an amazing designer in your own right, so I think it's fitting that you are placed among the best!
ReplyDeleteThis yarn does look dreamy indeed... I wish I could grab one hank from your photo :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new adventure as a knitting designer- I'll be waiting for your patterns.
CONGRATULATIONS! I can't wait to see what your designs are like :)
ReplyDeleteOkay. The idea of a yarn club is SO fabulous!! Really a yarn a month?!?!
I'm going to hit the website up right now and hopefully non-toronto residents can be a part of it!!
Gorgeous color, and congrats! It sounds like a great collaboration.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the pattern writing! Can't wait to see what you come up with. I'm headed over to the Tanis site right now to sign up!
ReplyDeleteWhat exciting news! To write patterns for such gorgeous yarns must be thrilling! And the Knit Cafe looks magical, I'd love to visit...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm really looking forward to seeing what you've designed, since your pattern choices are always impeccable :)
ReplyDeleteEeeee! That is so awesome you'll be writing a pattern!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all these awesome news and beautiful pictures! I can't wait to see your first pattern! For sure I will be a big supporter because I love your style. I am sure your designs will be on my favourite and in queue list on Ravelry!
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That is HUGE news! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful yarn! How exciting for you! Look forward to seeing your patterns. Great pictures also. Love the festive display.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Cant wait to see your designs:)
ReplyDeleteGreat news Julie! Looking forward to seeing your designs!
ReplyDeleteLove that window display!
Well done!
ReplyDeleteWell I'm sold! Beautiful yarn and the chance to knit up a little something wonderful designed by you, fabulous! Congrats Julie!
ReplyDeleteI love that TFA is a Canuck company, very cool. Now I just have to wait until January...
Congratulations, Julie! I knew it was only a matter of time ;)
ReplyDeleteI must visit Toronto some time....especially for a Nuit Blanche. It looks amazing!
Congrats! How exciting. And those are some absolutely gorgeous looking yarns!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the patterns you are cooking up. How fun!
ReplyDeleteThat truly is exciting! How fun!
ReplyDeleteThat little yarn display of the little town kills me.
Oh my goodness, that *is* awesome news!!! Congratulations, Julie! I can't wait to see your design for the club, and all future designs you come up with!
ReplyDeleteNow I think I have to go sign up for the yarn club...my pocketbook is not thanking you. :)
Awesome news, for both you and us. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Julie!
ReplyDeleteThat is SO exciting!!!
Congratulations! And, I love that window display.
ReplyDeletethat is amazing news! i can't wait to see what you're designing!
ReplyDeleteOmigod that's so exciting! I wish I could join this year. But I'll be keeping an eye out for more designs from you. Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's great news, Julie. I'm actually tempted to join the club just to see what you design :)
ReplyDeleteThat knitting shop window display is really cool!
That's so exciting! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteYou're such a great knitter, I'm not surprised about the TFA collaboration! I'm so happy to hear about it :) I've always admired her yarn, and all the patterns I've seen knit for it. I'm really looking forward to seeing your pieces. I know they'll be fabulous.
ReplyDeleteps: This is the 5th anniversary of me saying I'm going to Nuit Blanche and not going. If you're down, perhaps we can run into each other next year :)