More about those earrings

I took a few pics for everyone of the earrings I was wearing on Stephanie's blog. (And because I love these earrings.)

They may be my very favorite project in the book!

They use rose quartz nuggets and silver plated or sterling silver wire.

The wire is knit around a frame that you form first. I particularly love

that until you see them up close,

You can't tell they are knitted.

It's your little secret. :)

People are still asking if I intend to sell them. So far, I don't think I will. We'll see though. But you can make your own! And I may even post a few tutorials when the book comes out.

Those Earrings

So! People have been asking about those earrings (and the necklace) that I'm wearing in the pics on the Yarn Harlot's blog. Nope, they aren't for sale on my site, but they are projects from my upcoming book! And you all can totally make your own pair!

Ok, now I just have to say it again: the Yarn Harlot ROCKS! Thank you for coming to Santa Rosa, Stephanie, and for being so wonderful!

That is all. :)

The Harlot Rocks Santa Rosa

The Harlot was in town, and we all bought our books and stood in line to see her. People came by and asked who was speaking. The looks on their faces were priceless when told; they obviously just didn't know what to say or how to act. Knitting?!

In line, we saw the stunningly gorgeous Knitmore Girls, a mother-daughter podcast team, interviewing everyone. Isn't Jasmin's hair fabulous?

Here's Sandi from Knitterly and her spinning husband.

I got to meet some very cool people in line. Hi Marianne (I hope that's how you spell your name)!

We finally got inside. The mood was exuberant! I met Kandice and Liz. Here's Jenn.

And dear Alison with no-blog-Rachel.

No-blog-Rachel and I took pictures of each other. :)

Here's June and Carol. June is wearing one of the pieces from my upcoming book (the red and silver necklace). I almost didn't get it back. ;) I didn't quite get Taunya in the picture. I thought I had, but honestly? There is such an amazing feeling in the room when the Harlot comes to speak that I couldn't quite concentrate.

I know this is a terrible picture of her, but she is in front of the light.

She was wonderfully funny, honest, human, kind, insightful and real. She rocked the house. Big time. :)

I got to talk to her for a few minutes (she actually remembered me! I don't know how she does it), and did a little show and tell with some of the projects I got back from my book: a necklace

and some earrings.

She took pictures!

And Carol was kind enough to snap the whole thing.

Thank you for coming to Sonoma County, Stephanie. You da bomb!