KnitOut 2008 Coming up
The Craft Yarn Council of America Knit Out is coming this weekend and I am going to be there! Yipppe!! I 
am flying out on Friday and coming back on Sunday. We are leaving the kiddos with my SIL and I am taking hubby along with me for our very first weekend alone together. This is a huge deal for us. We have never left the kids behind for anything....would we survive without them?
But about the KnitOut, I am going to be doing a few loom knitting demos on both Saturday and Sunday. I am scheduled for these demos:
Saturday
11am: Table E
3:30pm: Table E
Sunday
11am: Table D
2pm: Table A
Come by my demo and pick up one of these cute little looms, made especially for this event. It is a little 10 peg, fine gauge single sided rake. I am going to be giving them away to those who come by my demo table. I prepared a handout too that will have a pattern to use with this loom: it is a simple headband pattern.
I am all ready...even went to pick up a little luggage to carry all my junk with me. And, I even had some business cards made. I am excited about sharing a little bit of my world with knitters out there. I hope my demos are well received. If you are around, please stop by...especially if my table is empty.
Stop the presses! I just found out that I will be interviewed by Candi Jensen from the Knit & Crochet Today show. So exciting! Before accepting the invite, I had to find out if the interview was going to be live--I was assured that it wouldn't so I am less frantic about it...still, I hope I don't make a fool of myself.
In other news, the loom along on Ravelry is going to start soon. After much drawing, frogging, and knitting, I came up with a neat and easy mitten design. Hop on over to the Loom A Long Ravelry group and you can take part of the LAL.
The mitt has a cable around the cuff and then it is stockinette stitch for the main portion of the mitt. The mitt is shaped at the fingers so no extra bulk!
Isela,
Beautiful! My brain is spinning...what a fabulous way of advertising...I'd display my keys for all to see your wonderful loom keychain...does Sam like fudge...maybe we could bribe him...
Love it! Ruth
Posted by: Ruth | February 11, 2008 at 09:58 AM
Cute keychain. Enjoy Knit Out!
Posted by: Kathy N | February 11, 2008 at 09:59 AM
I love the little loom & would show off my keys every chance I get. I even have a small hook to hold the yarn.
Posted by: Andrea | February 11, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Cheehoo!! (roughly the hawaiian equivalent of our Woo Hoo!) I am so excited for you. You are going to be in some really good knitting celebrity company. You deserve to be. You are as good as any of them.
You will do fine without the kiddies. Oh, you will miss them just a little, and think about them, but you will have an amazing time nonetheless. They will have a blast too, because they will feel like they are doing something special.
I am a little bummed, because I cannot go to this event to meet you live and in person, and get one of those cute little looms. They are so adorable.
Huggz!
Posted by: Jeannie | February 11, 2008 at 10:09 AM
I love the little key chain loom! Have a great time at the knit off.
Posted by: Kim in India | February 11, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Those little looms in the words of Noggin TV are the "cutiest" little things I've ever seen. I would love to get one of those if you plan on making them available.
Also, congratulations on your Knit & Crochet Today interview. I know you'll make us proud.
Posted by: Brenda GA | February 11, 2008 at 10:20 AM
How cool is that little loom?????? How lucky are those close enough to go???? You and hubby have a marvelous weekend....woooohooooo for you two!
Posted by: Scooter (Barbara in Oregon) | February 11, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Wow...I love the tiny loom....I am thinking of all the things I can create on-the-go with 10 tiny pegs. Excellent news about the interview also! I tape the show Knitty Gritty everyday hoping they will re-run your episode. I'm off to sign up for the Ravelry site to sign up for the mitten class. I love that cuff. I think I would like to make one of those as a decorative wristlet. Thanks so much for all of your efforts and love for the craft! Christine
Posted by: Christine Durkin | February 11, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Wow, lucky you to get a weekend away from the kids! I've never spent a night away from mine, either. It'll be fine! Have fun, and congratulations on your upcoming TV appearance!
Posted by: Laura O'Neal | February 11, 2008 at 11:02 AM
That keepsake is just toooo cute! Tell Sam I'd love one! What a great marketing concept. Not only would I be able to "loom on the go," but I'm sure lots of people would ask "What's that?" - thus giving me an opening to share this wonderful hobby of ours!
The depths of the imaginations that the two of you have never ceases to amaze me!
Posted by: Rhea | February 11, 2008 at 11:19 AM
I just love the keychain... I looked at the pictures from last year and it looks like there was a big turn out so im sure you will have an amazing time.. I hope you enjoy the weekend away as well (even tho you will still be working!!)
Posted by: Sarah | February 11, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Oooh! Cuteness! I want one! Maybe they could become a regular part of the inventory? (insert hopeful look) Or is Sam in danger of losing fingers on this project? You know, A few months back, I was trying to convince hubby to figure out how to make me a little necklace with a tiny round loom on it. Maybe Sam could figure out something like that... (insert big moonie eyes) Then we can happily wear one of our favorite hobbies! Hope you guys have a great time at the Knit Out!
Posted by: Jenny | February 11, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Oh how I wished I could come this weekend. I will be home working on my projects. I love the keychain with the small loom. Would love to get one.
Posted by: Tamie | February 11, 2008 at 11:56 AM
I've always loved referring to your site, and now just the possibility of having a chance to access this cute loom leaves me wanting more! Keep up the great work!
Posted by: Suzanne | February 11, 2008 at 12:11 PM
What a cute little loom! Great advertising, I bet. I am looking forward to the Loom a Long.
Posted by: Mar1anneC - Marianne | February 11, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Isela, I love your mini loom. I would be willing to pay!!! I'm also going over to Ravelry to sign up for the glove loom along right now. You are to awesome. I wish I could come to this knit out but finances and distance prohibit it this year.You will be so busy the weekend will fly by.Don't worry about the filming, you did an excellent job on your Knitty Gritty show and all your video's. You know all you do is great, you are our very own celebrity star ;o) I have pre-ordered the next book (due out in May?) and can't wait to see what is in it. I love the sweater by the way (good sneak peak).
Jeannette
Ravelry ID:jpirkle
Posted by: Jeannette Pirkle | February 11, 2008 at 12:25 PM
The key chain loom is nice, I know this would be of great interest to those that ask about my looming, a good way to start the younger generation on looming for sure! I would love one as well.
Posted by: Katie VanGundy | February 11, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Hi Isela,
I'd definitely be interested in purchasing the keepsake/keychain loom. In fact, I have an order in process at DALooms right now, and would love to add the keychain to that order.
Looking forward to hearing about your experience at the Knit-Out!
kailin
Ravelry ID: Stonesinger
Posted by: Kailin Miller | February 11, 2008 at 02:18 PM
I would be interested in purchasing the keychain loom. It is just so cute.
Posted by: Mabel | February 11, 2008 at 03:47 PM
Oh my goodness... I wish I was closer.... I love that little loom. it's too cute.
can't wait to hear all about your weekend. try and enjoy yourself
Posted by: martha | February 11, 2008 at 03:58 PM
Have fun! And since this is your first time traveling alone... don't come back you know...in a family way :P
YOU BIG SNEAK! Love your scarflette. Busy packing orders. Hmpf. Designing and making looms for a trip is more like it :D Look at you.. your name up there next to Vickie Howell and Annie Modesitt. Cheese Whiz! You're going to have your own show before you know it. I'm so excited for you, so I bet you're even more so!
Posted by: Stacey | February 11, 2008 at 04:14 PM
What a terrific promotional idea! Leave it to you and Sam to come up with such a cool giveaway, and functional to boot. Have a great time away from home, don't worry about the interview (you will be great)and take the time to appreciate all the love we send you and all the love you so deserve from all of us loomy people that now you get to meet.
Posted by: Deb | February 11, 2008 at 06:00 PM
these mini looms are great! wish i could come to the knit out - wow that would be fun. Enjoy your weekend without the kidletts!
Posted by: dawn | February 11, 2008 at 07:42 PM
The keychain mini loom is a must for any obsessive compulsive loomer!!! And I'd pay money for it. Enjoy your weekend with all the other knitters at the MOA!!
Posted by: Barbara | February 11, 2008 at 08:36 PM
Oh, so lucky! :) Enjoy being a superstar this weekend...you've earned it 100%!
I WANT that little keychain! LOL! I'd take that instead of a certain book, since I already have one (regarding a few questions I asked you)...;)
I know you'll enjoy your weekend away from the kidletts...We just got to spend one night together alone for the first time in 4 years! Definitely worth the wait! :D
Bethany~
Posted by: Bethany | February 12, 2008 at 08:14 AM