Kristin's Knit Crochet and More Week in Review 8/5/10

I was on vacation last week, but surprisingly enough, I still have a week in review! I even found something cool (and knit-crochet related) to share while in Gettysburg, PA!

Check out this article about how "cool" it is to wear crochet garments! Crochet Fashion Article

Annie Modesitt found a great article about knitting in an Oregon news site: Knitting Article

Kristin Omdahl interviewed on Lion Brand's YarnCraft Podcast. Also interviewed on this episode are Margaret Hubert, Anna Hrachovec and much more! YarnCraft Podcast for 8/3/10

Please join Kristin Omdahl for a live web chat at Plant Purl Friday night, 8/6/10 at 8:00pm EST to talk about knitting crochet and much more! If you can't make it Friday night, no problem! The entire video interview and web chat will be available to download at a later date. Planet Purl Kristin Omdahl Interview Web Chat

I visisted the Washington DC / Annapolis MD area last week and had a wonderful time taking in the museums, history and attractions. While on a side trip to Gettysburg, PA, I found a civil war artifact store and look what they were selling:

There are a couple of new Kristin Omdahl patterns available in the InterweaveStore.com pattern store. The Painted Desert Skirt (crochet pattern)

Kristin Omdahl’s signature swirls form the hem of this swingy A-line skirt. Work the motifs first, then begin working the skirt in the round from the top of the motifs up to the waistband, which sits at or just below the natural waist. Piping accentuates the contrasting swirls and unites the colors with the main skirt. This skirt is fun and easy to both make and wear, and the easy-care Eco-Ways yarn lets you machine wash and dry.

The pattern is available here: Painted Desert Crochet Skirt Pattern

The Sweet Lily Knit Lace Shawl (knit pattern): Kristin Omdahl uses short-rows to force a lily-of-the-valley pattern to follow a curve in the Sweet Lily Shawl.

is available here: Sweet Lily Knit Lace Shawl Pattern

The Forest Flower Pullover Crochet Pattern: Kristin Omdahl’s pullover has a slimming body of linked crochet alternated with extended single crochet for coverage without bulk. The simple front and back rectangles are finished with a clever chain-stitch godet that adds shapely fullness at the hip. Subtly shaped triangular motifs create a smoothly encircling neckline.

is available here: Forest Flower Pullover Crochet Pattern

Last but not least, here are some of my favorite inspiration quotes from this week:

Even a clock that does not work is right twice a day. ~Polish Proverb

"Cheap, Fast, or Good. Pick two."

"As you grow older, you'll find that the only things you regret are the things you didn't do." -Zachary Scott 

Hello!! The truly thankful person can survive challenging hard times much better than the ungrateful unfocused & uninspired. @RevRunWisdom  

Every day, tell at least one person something you like, admire, or appreciate about them. Richard Carlson

When someone does something well, applaud! You will make two people happy. Samuel Goldwyn

Have a wonderful week! xoxo, Kristin