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Tres bien ensemble

Vogue Knitting Live, Chicago.

10/31/2012

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Holy moly.  I hardly know where to begin. I was beyond excited to learn that Vogue Knitting Live was coming to town; of course, I had to go; I had high expectations; it didn't disappoint. My pal Narayani and I headed downtown to the Palmer House early Saturday morning to take full advantage of the market place. I've been to Stitches Midwest and local fiber fests before, so I had a good idea what to expect. The market can be a bit of a sensory overload if you walk in without a plan. Our approach was to take a lap before we decided what we wanted to buy. It mostly worked out. I love to look for yarn varieties I don't have access to at my LYS. I think it's really fantastic to have a tactile experience with new yarns and see samples knit using them before ordering them blindly online. 
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We were able to test-knit qiviut in the yarn tasting area...which might be the only time I'm ever able to knit with this delish fiber; although, the idea of a year long yarn diet to save for a sweater's worth did cross my mind (1,090 yards = $490!)   We were also able to check out yarn spun from 100% mink (ethically collected; I asked) paper yarns and steel yarns.
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We dropped in to visit the Windy City Knitting Guild and added a couple rows to Maureen O'wool. 
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There were a variety of fiber artists displaying their work. Kelly Fleek's sculptural hat creations were among the most unique and whimsicle pieces we saw. 
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Narayani and I both wanted to take these felted friends home with us to admire forever, and ever. 
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The knitted presidents collection (many more not pictured) were the most patriotic knits we saw. 
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And, there was this llama chair.... 
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We had the pleasure of meeting designer Ann Weaver, (Ravelry), and she was lovely enough to sign a copy of her book White Whale Vol.II  for me. 
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After the market, I listened to the Yarn Harlot talk about how amazing knitting is for our brains. 
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Then, I took a class with Josh Bennett that was WONDERFUL. He might be the most adorable knitter in the universe; I'd watch the Price is Right with him any day. ;-)  
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I came home with yarns from Habu Textiles. This booth was my favorite. The yarns are completely unexpected and unlike anything I'm used to.  The grey is a cotton yarn destined to be this pattern. And the white/black is a yarn constituted from 100% Rayon. It's going  to be this jacket when it grows up. Both of these are yarns I wouldn't have gravitated to without having seen them in action. 
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I grabbed a bag of Louisa Harding Willow Tweed in a 50% off bag sale; SCORE!
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I couldn't resist coming home with a skein of sock yarn from Karida Collins' Neighborhood Fiber Company. The colors in her yarns are SUPER SATURATED and amazing. I was drawn to them like a moth to a flame.
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Last, but not least, my copy of Whit Whale V.2. 
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I left feeling completely inspired- Such a great day! Please, please, please Vogue Knitting Live, come back soon.
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Meg the Grand link
10/31/2012 02:09:51 am

OMG. Your yarns are glorious! That sakasama jacket is amazing, and will definitely be perfect on you. I'm so glad you went and had a great time - you'll have to tell me all about it tomorrow.

I think we should make an octopus and call him "Charlie" - thoughts?

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Vanessa link
10/31/2012 02:38:07 am

Habu Textiles is a store in NYC if you are ever in the area! Lion Brand also sells steel yarn. Next time I'm home, I'm going to pick up a cone. I think it could make some really interesting jewelry.

I hope I'll be able to go to Vogue Knitting NY and see wonderful things like you did.

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Luna link
10/31/2012 03:25:13 am

Oooh, super envious! Going to any kind of fiber fest and/or giant gathering of fiber people is on my bucket list, even if I have to hitchhike to get there :p

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Carol link
10/31/2012 04:00:32 am

Great pictures of Vogue Live. I would love to go to the one in NYC. Ann Weaver's sweater looked really interesting; will check out her White Whale.

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sezza link
10/31/2012 04:24:29 am

WOW!! I am incredibly jealous right now, that looks amazing, and the Yarn Harlot, I bet she was great! I wish NZ wasn't so far away from all these amazing shows!

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Truly Myrtle link
10/31/2012 04:36:25 am

Please please please Vogue Knitting Live - come to the UK!!!

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Spinster Beth link
10/31/2012 08:33:36 am

Wow ... I would love to be able to go to something like that. Thanks for all the pictures!

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Melissa Gray link
11/7/2012 04:46:37 am

really tickled to see my needlefelting on your blog :) glad you liked them . looks like VKL was a blast!

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