Welcome Isela Phelps!

Great News! We would like to introduce and welcome Isela Phelps to Knitting Board Chat.  Isela is a loom knitting pro, been an avid loom knitter for over 10 years, and has written 6 loom knitting books, several have been best sellers long standing. She has written for various publications for both loom knitting and needle knitting and has appeared on national television, in the ever popular Knitty Gritty show with Vickie Howell.

We are so excited that she will be joining us here at Knitting Board Chat, sharing her vast loom knitting knowledge, patterns and ideas. Watch for exciting Knit-Alongs, fun techniques and real life solutions to everyone’s inquiries. You will learn so much from her vast knowledge of techniques, videos, stitches and more. We are really looking forward to seeing it all. We feel confident that you will, also. So stay tuned, and join the fun with Isela.

11 Comments

• Isela March 26, 2012 at 5:19 pm

  Thank you so much! I am so excited to be part of such a great company. I have fallen in love with the All-n-One knitting loom and the Adjustable Sock Loom. Both are some of my ultimate favorite products and I am so glad that I can share some of my knowledge and patterns with your friends.

  I hope many of you join me and visit us often for knitting tidbits and patterns.

  Again, thank you for having me.
• Susan Arnold March 29, 2012 at 6:43 pm

  I would love a womens cardigan patttern, maybe in lightweight yarn. Any pattern suggestions?
• Wendy Stevens March 29, 2012 at 7:34 pm

  YAY!! Isela is the best!! Glad to see you joining up with her. Great looms! A good pro!! And of course the staff at Knittingboard is wonderful!! All the best to you! I will be lurking and watching!! Wendy
• Susan B in TX March 30, 2012 at 12:19 am

  So glad to see Isela here! Nearly everything I learned about loom knitting was from her wonderful videos. I send people to the video page on her blog all the time. Can’t wait to see what she has in store for us.
• Linda Jones March 30, 2012 at 10:17 pm

  Isela!! It’s so good to see you back in the full looming and pattern world again. I know you’ve been here and there, but not as active. Glad you and KB hooked up.The BEST of both worlds together!

  Hugs,
  LindaJ
• kailin April 1, 2012 at 1:33 pm

  Isela, glad to see you again! You’ve been missed in other parts of the loomy world! Your reference materials are The Best, and your work has inspired me, and many others, I’m sure, to really stretch our abilities in this craft. Thanks!
• Isela April 9, 2012 at 4:28 pm

  Thank you so much:). I am glad to be here with you all. I am ready to share lots of goodies and tips ;)
• Isela April 9, 2012 at 4:28 pm

  Thank you Linda! I am so excited to be working with the awesome gals at KnittingBoard.com.
• Isela April 9, 2012 at 4:29 pm

  Thank you Susan :). I am very happy to be here, supporting some wonderful looms.
• Patricia Carrillo April 13, 2012 at 9:53 pm

  I am so happy that Isela Phelps is going to be on this site for the Authentic Knitting Board. Thank you Isela
• Yarnitect (Dana) April 15, 2012 at 9:38 pm

  Looking forward to being inspired!

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CHA show with Deborah Norville

We just returned from our annual Craft and Hobby trade show in Anaheim, California, and WOW– it was 4 full days packed with a lot of fun as we were able to see all the new crafts coming out this fall.  We met a lot of new visitors at our booth and a special one, Deborah Norville who is now, a new Knitting Board owner. Deborah stopped by our booth to enjoy our 48″ X 60″ Berry Burst afghan. It was knit on our 28″ Knitting Board with the Deborah Norville Serenity Chunky which is a super chunky, soft yarn and makes a great cozy afghan. This yarn is great for Knitting Boards as it works up really quickly.  You may want to try this for your next cozy afghan in any size.

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Thank you for Donations!!

We want to thank everyone who participated in our annual donation drive. We want to especially thank the following knitters for making this happen: Frances Shelton, Sue Kreitzer, Catherine, Julie Milliron, and Abby.

Thanks to those involved, we sent 2 large boxes of warm hats, scarves, slippers and mittens to our American Veterans. We also sent 2 large boxes to the children and their families of the Dakota Native Americans in need in Chamberlain, SD.  This was many knitted toys to be distributed during the holidays as well as lots of warm clothing.
Our last 2 boxes contained mostly baby and new infant knit along with beautiful blankets that were knit and crocheted.  These were well received by Mary’s Center for abused moms and newborn infants in need in our capitol of Washington, DC.

We have received a beautiful letter from St Joseph’s School in SD thanking all of you for your kindness and hope.

I can just picture the children and the Veterans with their beautiful hand knit/crocheted gifts and the happy smiles on their faces.

Thank you all again!

Have a wonderful 2012!

Kim and Pat

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Look at the Donations received from Frances…….

Thank you for all those who have participated in our call for donations. We hope everyone will consider sending a hand knit/crochet item for this event.  We will be shipping to our American Veterans as well as Native Americans orphanages. We want to get this shipped out in time for the fall and winter season.

In reply to this request, we have received 3 large boxes of beautiful knit and crocheted items from Frances in Amelia, OH.  So, we want to say, “Thank you Frances!!” and “Wow”, what a great collection of beautiful hand knits.  The children and needy in North Dakota will be so happy this holiday season, and warm! There are so many beautiful pieces and such intricate stitches. These are just a few of the items we received from  Frances.

There is still time to send in items, our ship date is in October as it starts to get cold.   Send your donations to Authentic Knitting Board Co, 60 Carysbrook Rd, Fork Union, VA 23055.

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Holiday contest Winners!

6 Comments

• Connie January 5, 2011 at 8:10 pm

  Is there somewhere that we can all see the entries for the contest? Or are they posted somewhere but I am just not seeing it?
• ChrisB January 10, 2011 at 1:45 am

  Congratulations to the winners! And thanks Pat & Kim for having such a contest. :-)
• Donna January 10, 2011 at 6:50 am

  Does anyone know if there is a beginner Knittingboard class/group in NH or MA?
• Loom knitter January 17, 2011 at 10:04 pm

  There are some typos in a couple of these links and so they do not work.
• Pat March 24, 2011 at 5:18 pm

  I will go fix those right away. Thank you,
  Kim
• Mary April 11, 2011 at 1:06 am

  I am clicking on the cabled afghan link in the above article and the link is broken…. I am sad…. Where can I find the instructions for this blanket??

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New Pattern Contest – Deadline Dec. 1.

We are having a Holiday Pattern Contest Extravaganza! This is not only a contest for pattern writers but anyone who has a creative spirit. Create a gift and at the same time you can enter the event and win for some fun prizes. Deadline Dec. 1st.

We are doing something different this year. We are expanding our categories.  6 entries will be chosen leading the 6 categories of competition.

The 6 categories are:

1. Best Original Design
2. Cutest Baby Item
   
3. Multicolor Design using at least 3 colors
   
4. Men’s accessory
5. Sweater
6. Pet attire.

The winner will receive $50 plus $40 in merchandise. Even if you are just a beginner we  hope you will get involved and submit your original ideas – the more entries the more fun!

Deadine is Dec 1st. so get started and let your creativity run wild.

4 Comments

• Kelly Jones November 19, 2010 at 11:37 pm

  So entries on the 1st are ok? I’m going to be down to the deadline on this one. I’ve started three different things for this that weren’t working out. Do we email them to you? What address?

  Kelly
• Kelly Jones November 19, 2010 at 11:39 pm

  oops, somehow didn’t read the pdf! I see the address, just confirm on the 1st deadline if you can :)
• Jolene Torgler December 10, 2010 at 5:15 pm

  Dear Pat and Kim,
  I am a dear fan of the KnittingBoard and had a beautiful double knit scarf going for my husband, but was having too much trouble seeing the dark yarn on the dark finish of the knitting board… oh, well. Anyway, I have noticed that as I am getting older, my eyesight is not what it used to be and I purchased an Ott Light to help me in my work. It does help. I know not everyone can afford these lights. Thus, I am sending an idea about possibly changing the wood color to a neutral or even a lighter color. This is just an idea to ponder. Thank you for your time and consideration.
  Many blessings to you both!
  Mrs. Jolene Torgler
• ChrisB December 28, 2010 at 8:06 pm

  I didn’t get to make anything for the contest this year but I hope to next year! Just got my boards this year. Thanks for even having such a thing. Look for me next tiime! :-)

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