(photo inspired by the book, Waiting by Kevin Henkes)
Hi, Knitters,I have a lot to share with you today, three new patterns, a podcast and a huge giveaway, so I will get right to it!
Pattern Releases and Lower Price Sale!I have 3 brand-new toy patterns that I've just released today. I am running a big discount sale on all three patterns for the first week of their release. Each pattern is regularly priced at $6.00 per pattern but from Jan. 29-Feb. 5, 2016, each pattern is priced at $4.00 per pattern, which is two dollars off! On Feb. 6th the patterns will be regularly priced at $6.00.
No coupon code is necessary as the patterns are priced at the discount price for your convenience.
All of these patterns, amongst others, are available for wholesale in print form through NNK Press!

Click here for more information or to purchase the Octopus Pattern on Ravelry!

Octopus

by Susan B. AndersonPublished in
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KnittingCategory
Softies → AnimalPublished
January 2016Suggested yarn
Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted SolidSchachenmayr Regia Design Line by Arne & CarlosYarn weight
Worsted / 10 ply (9 wpi) ?Gauge
6 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette stitchNeedle size
US 5 - 3.75 mmUS 1 - 2.25 mmYardage
100 yards (91 m)Sizes available
Small ~ 1 3/4 inches tall; Large ~ 3 1/2 inches tall

• in-the-round
• one-piece
• seamless
• top-down
• written-pattern

This pattern is available for $4.00 USD  buy it nowThis pattern is currently on sale for $4.00 from January 29th through February 5th! On Feb. 6th the pattern will be regularly priced at $6.00. No coupon code is needed as the sale price is set for your convenience.This pattern is available in wholesale print form for yarn shops and the like through NNK Press!The Octopus pattern has instructions for both a fingering weight and a worsted weight version. Both are worked the same, seamlessly, from the top-down. The legs are cleverly worked right into the bottom of the body so no extra finishing is needed. The fingering weight Octopus makes a great ornament!Here is some pattern information for you:
Finished size: 1 ¾ (3 ½) – inches tallYarn:
Small Octopus: 10 grams of fingering weight yarn
Large Octopus: 30 grams of worsted weight yarnThe samples are made in Regia Arne & Carlos sock yarn color #3653 (small size), and Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted 100% superwash wool in color #412 Campbell (large size).Needles:
Small Octopus: US size 1 double-pointed needles, set of 5
Large Octopus: US size 5 double-pointed needles, set of 5
Use the size needles to achieve gauge.Gauge:
Small Octopus: 8 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch
Large Octopus: 6 stitches per inch in stockinette stitchMaterials:
Yarn needle
Detachable stitch markers
Small amount of fiberfill
Ruler or tape measure
Waste yarn
2 - 9mm safety eyesPattern note: Both sizes are worked the same with the exception of a couple of places in the pattern so one stitch count is given throughout. In the places where the directions are different, the smaller size is listed first and the larger size is in the parentheses. 
Click here for more information or to purchase the Turtle pattern on Ravelry!

Turtle

by Susan B. AndersonPublished in
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KnittingCategory
Softies → AnimalPublished
January 2016Suggested yarn
Noro KureyonQuince & Co. LarkYarn weight
Worsted / 10 ply (9 wpi) ?Gauge
6 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette stitchNeedle size
US 5 - 3.75 mmUS 7 - 4.5 mmYardage
134 yards (123 m)Sizes available
About 5-inches in length from bottom of body to the tip of the nose

• bottom-up
• in-the-round
• modular
• one-piece
• seamed
• seamless
• written-pattern

This pattern is available for $4.00 USD  buy it nowThis pattern is currently on sale for $4.00 from January 29th through February 5th! On Feb. 6th the pattern will be regularly priced at $6.00. No coupon code is needed as the sale price is set for your convenience.Now the Turtle joins the other Woodland Animals group of the Woodland Fox, Hedgie , Raccoon, Bunny, Squirrel and Acorns, and Little Owl! All of these patterns are available in print form for yarn shops from NNK Press.The four legs of the Turtle are knit first, then when the body is worked the legs are knit right in as you go! The turtle body, head and legs are worked seamlessly. The Shell is worked in the round from the center-out and attached with a quick running stitch at the end.Here is some pattern information for you:Finished size: From the bottom of the body to the tip of the nose, 5 ¼ - inches in length.Yarn:
Turtle: 100 yards of worsted weight.
Shell: 50 yards of worsted weight.
Sample is made in Quince & Co. Lark, 100% wool, in Sweet Pea #128, and the shell is made in Noro Kureyon #352.Needles:
Turtle: US size 5/3.75mm double-pointed needles or size to obtain gauge.
Also needed are two extra double-pointed needles in the same size or a similar size, preferably smaller.
Shell: US size 7/4.5mm double-pointed needles or size to obtain gauge.Gauge:
Turtle: 6 sts per inch in stockinette stitch.
Shell: 5 sts per inch in stockinette stitch.Materials:
Yarn needle
Detachable stitch markers
Fiberfill
Ruler or tape measure
Black embroidery floss
Waste yarn

Click here for more information or to purchase the Raccoon pattern on Ravelry!

Raccoon

by Susan B. AndersonPublished in
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KnittingCategory
Softies → AnimalPublished
January 2016Suggested yarn
Quince & Co. OspreyYarn weight
Aran / 10 ply (8 wpi) ?Gauge
4.5 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette stitchNeedle size
US 8 - 5.0 mmYardage
170 yards (155 m)Sizes available
7-inches tall

• bottom-up
• in-the-round
• modular
• one-piece
• seamed
• seamless
• written-pattern

This pattern is available for $4.00 USD  buy it nowThis pattern is currently on sale for $4.00 from January 29th through February 5th! On Feb. 6th the pattern will be regularly priced at $6.00. No coupon code is needed as the sale price is set for your convenience.Now the Raccoon joins the other Woodland Animals group of the Woodland Fox, Hedgie , Turtle, Bunny, Squirrel and Acorns, and Little Owl!Raccoon is worked seamlessly from the bottom-up for the body and head (worked back to front), all appendages are picked up and knit on. The only whipstitch seam is to attach the head to the body. This is a fun and fairly simple knit that works up pretty fast due to the heavier yarn and larger needles!Here is some pattern information for you:Finished size: 7 – inches tallYarn: Aran weight yarn
Main color: 100 yards
Contrast colors 1 and 2: 50 yards each
Sample is made in Quince & Co. 100% wool, MC - 1 skein each of Storm #104, CC1 - Egret #101, CC2 - Crow #102.Needles:
US size 8/5mm, set of four double-pointed needles.
Use the size needles to achieve gauge.Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitchMaterials:
Yarn needle
Detachable stitch markers
Fiberfill
Ruler or tape measure
2 - 6mm safety eyesEpisode 21 ~ New Toy Patterns plus a Huge Arne & Carlos Giveaway!

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Episode Links:Agnes sweater by Melissa LaBarreQuince & Co. Puffin and ChickadeeKnit Spin Farm Etsy Shop (my handspun sock yarn was spun by JoAnna)Roving for my handspun socks (spun by JoAnna of the KnitspinFarm podcast - a must watch!) is Cheviot in the Owls colorway from Quillin Fiber Arts on EtsyKarbonz dpnsHow I Make My Socks (my free sock pattern)NNK PressStitches West (patterns will premiere at Alana Dakos' Never Not Knitting Booth!) Alana will have some surprises having to do with my patterns! Be sure to stop by and say hello.Another Crafty Girl ~ Ponky Brewster colorway, fingering weight sock yarnArne & Carlos sock yarn by RegiaKnitter's Pride Pattern KeeperWolf River Sweater by Melissa SchaschwaryJill Draper Makes Stuff ~ huge ball of Empire YarnRegia Trend & Tweed ClassicLowland Originals Etsy Shop ~ dpn keepersRulers:Sock RulerSock It To MeAnn Budd's Gauge RulerThe Loopy Ewe wooden sock blockersSignature Needle Arts double-pointed needles

Gigantic Arne & Carlos Giveaway!
12 Lucky Winners will be randomly selected!
Here are the giveaway instructions:Please leave a comment on this blog post to enter to win 100 grams of the Fantastic Arne & Carlos Regia sock yarn (enough for 1 pair of socks!). In your comment you must leave your Ravelry ID or an email address so you can be easily contacted if you win. Please only click on the Publish button one time, please only enter once! There is a delay before you will see your comment appear on the blog. 
I will be back next week to randomly select 12 lucky winners for the Arne & Carlos sock yarn. 
Good luck, thanks for watching and for checking out my new patterns! Thanks for all of the support, as always. Love to you all.Let the comments begin!xo ~ susan