If you haven't heard of Fickle Knitter Designs, you're in for a real treat with the release of Michelle's first pattern book! If you are already a fan of Michelle's I'm sure you'll enjoy her first book too! Michelle specializes in projects using one skein of yarn or less and her first book includes 8 knitting projects which range from cowls to shawls to flats and wristlets. It really is a must have for all of you looking for a set of projects to do with all your sock yarn you have in your stash!
I had the pleasure of first meeting Michelle at TNNA this year and shortly after she released her first book entitled Leaves - Fickle Knitter Design Volume 1. Michelle, like Anna, also holds various science degrees including her Masters Degree in Physics which also translates into her ability to write up a clear and concise pattern that's easy to follow. Michelle has other books on the horizon as well - you really should keep track of her designing if you aren't already!
Included in her book is a gorgeous shawl she named Golden Leaf and made from Zen Yarn Garden's Serenity Silk yarn. It was a real pleasure to be included in her book and I hope you will all buy the book to knit not only the shawl in Zen Yarn Garden yarn but all the other projects she has for you - they are all adorable!
CONTEST TIME!
Michelle has graciously offered two prizes for our blog writing today! These will include one of each:
E-Book Copy of Leaves
Hard Copy of LeavesAll you have to do is leave a comment with your Rav ID to this blog post telling us what types of projects you like to knit with one skein of sock yarn. One entry per person please and we'll make the drawing for the winner next weekend. Deadline to submit your comment is Midnight EST, Friday, September 30, 2011. Good luck!
Contest is now closed! Winners are comment #96: Quilter1446 & comment #62: Knittinggirl13 - congrats to both of you!
*crawls on* I'm Melodyrose on Ravelry, and as for what I like to do with single skeins of sock yarn... I've been mostly attempting shawls. I've no confidence for socks (and big feet) and the idea of knitting in the round for mitts also scares me... so mostly? Shawls. And shawlettes... and I'm working on a scarf right now.
... 6 foot long objects in sock yarn in straight garter by the way does not always = fun times XD
Posted by: Theresa | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 01:04 AM
amerai on Ravelry.
I really like doing things like shawls with sock yarn as of late. ^^ Great for a lot of things, but I love being able to make pretty things with just one skein. :D
Posted by: Michelle | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 01:04 AM
I am cocoanut1001 on Ravelry and I love to knit lace shawls from one skein of sock yarn.
Posted by: Theresa | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 01:24 AM
Hiya,
One skein usually = fingerless mitts or a cowl for me!
knittingwithwords on Ravelry
Posted by: Rebecca | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 02:07 AM
I'm Heathwitch on Ravelry, and I love shawlettes and fingerless mitts... Anything with lace in it is a bonus! LOL :)
Posted by: Heather | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 05:49 AM
Shawls! That's pretty much all I've been knitting lately! Rav id is gingercat32.
Posted by: Me dose Pickering | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 06:22 AM
For special skeins of sock yarn (especially those w/ cahsmere) - shawls always.
rav id: KerrieJames
Posted by: kerrie | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 06:45 AM
.grenru on ravelry..I love to make small shawls and scarfs..especially when they help me to use up some of my stash..and I reaaly like fickle's patterns..
Posted by: Ruth G. | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 07:14 AM
Right now I am having a blast knitting cupcakes (to my sons disgust- mom can't you make me real cupcakes!) from sock yarn. cguard (on rav)
Posted by: cguard | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 08:44 AM
My rav ID is Zabbers, and with one skein of sock yarn, it depends on the yarn--if it's too soft for socks, a lovely little shawl. If it's tough (and possibly superwash), then socks!
Posted by: Zabbers | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 09:00 AM
What a great give-away - thanks. I love shawls and I've started making socks.
I'm Adia on Ravelry
Posted by: Andria Cordovez Mulet | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 09:19 AM
Gorgeous yarn for a gorgeous pattern!
Llunallama
Posted by: Ena forbes | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 09:19 AM
Ever since I joined the Fickle-Zen KAL I've been dying to try out Michelle's designs! And a chance to win a copy of the book? Count me in! My Ravelry ID is YarnAssassin. :D I love shawls; so addicted and they are so pretty. Using only one skein? Sold! I love this idea. <3
Posted by: Cece - Yarnassassin | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 10:38 AM
Socks and shawls seem to dominate my needles the last year. I am LivM on Ravelry :-)
Posted by: Livm | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 10:59 AM
I have never knitted a sock...nor do I ever intend to. But 1 skein of yummified deliciousness called sock yarn is great for a lace shawlette, a hat, or a pr of gorgeous fingerless gloves. Can't wait to get this book! Gypsy
Posted by: Jenna Kuhlmorgen-Hille/ GypsyGurl | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 11:11 AM
One skein projects? Socks, shawls, and fingerless mitts! My ravelry name is dpulliam
Posted by: Debbie pulliam | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 11:35 AM
I love knitting socks or scarves with one skein of sock yarn. I am building up my confidence for a shawl!
My Rav ID is PprmntMochaMama
Posted by: Peppermint Mocha Mama | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 12:20 PM
Love Michelle's patterns, I am knitting Flambe right now.
I enjoy knitting shawls in pretty in sock yarns
quiltersheri on Rav
Posted by: Sheri Davis | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 12:23 PM
The best use of a single skein of sock yarn is definitely a shawlette. affiknity on Ravelry.
Posted by: affiknity | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 01:28 PM
biddy05(rav) I knit kids mittens and fingerless mits! thanks for the give away. How fun!
Posted by: elizabeth Lowe | Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 01:34 PM