 The Shibaguyz Go West Giveaway Has BegunWe are very excited to finally share the details of a project we've been working on with the FAB folks at STITCHES Events. Yup… we've teamed up with STITCHES Events and some of our FAB sponsors to offer you a giveaway with two amazing prize packages. Yes, you read that right... Two Prizes, each equally fabulous. WOOHOO! Here's the scoop... One prize package is from STITCHES, and it is the chance to win a special STITCHES West 2018 getaway worth $2,300. This package includes:
The other prize package is worth $1,300, and is provided by some of the FAB people who provide us with products for our studios and for our Shibaguyz LIVE classes at STITCHES: Clover, OttLite, WEBS, and The Buffalo Wool Co. This package includes full sets of crochet hooks, steel hooks, interchangeable circular knitting needles, 30 skeins (yes thirty skeins) of FAB yarn, an array of assorted notions, and two of our favorite lamps to make sure you can see all the fabulousness. Seriously, don't waste any time… go to the Shibaguyz Go West Giveaway page on the STITCHES Events website or click on the banner below to be whisked there via the magic of the internet. Don't miss out! This AH-MAY-ZING giveaway ends December 15, at midnight Central time so go enter today! STITCH ON!! S&J 
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NEW! The Dream On Duster crochet pattern by Shibaguyz Designz in the Fall 2017 issue of Interweave Crochet
Two new designz in the Fall 2017 issue of |
 | When we were shooting the Mainsail Wrap (above) our photo assistant noticed a large Hydrangea in full bloom on the other side of the park from where we were testing. It just happened that it matched the color of the wrap, so I purposely used it as a backdrop. Because... heck, when life throws hydrangeas at you... Interestingly enough, the photo of the Two Circles Wrap, taken minutes after the Mainsail photos, included that same bush! This photo did not make the final cut into the book but if you look you can see some of the flowers dying back and changing color to the same purple/magenta color as the wrap. Again, thank you mother nature! |
This matching background elements to the garment is a reoccurring theme throughout Crochet Geometry. As a photographer I try to notice everything that happens in the photo before I press the trigger... I scout out locations days and even weeks before to see what I have to work with, or I'll go to a favorite spot that I know will give me the feel I want. But sometimes, just sometimes, nature sees what you're planning and decides to lend a helping hand. It's times like that you just have to say "Thank You" and roll with it.
Take some time to read through our books like Crochet Geometry and look for elements in the photography that pull together the garments and the background. It may be color, it might be texture or architecture, but ask yourself if you think it was purposely put there, or was it a happy "accident" of synchronicity that just made it though to the final printing. Only the photographer knows for sure!
STITCH ON!!
S&J
STITCH ON!!
S&J
New crochet pattern just in time for warmer weather!
Every now and then we set out to design a piece for a magazine that at first seems like a simple, yet elegant, garment; but, through the design process, turns into something very special. This dolman sleeve cardi is one of those pieces.
 | The Conch Cardigan, seen in the Summer 2017 edition of Interweave Crochet, was created as the perfect, versatile wardrobe layering piece. Constructed from lightweight yarn with a lace panel in the back, it will keep you warm on cool days without getting too hot in the sun which means you can wear this FAB piece all Summer and well into the Fall months. We LOVED designing this piece! The "Evolving V Stitch" stitch pattern keeps the interest and makes for a fun stitching experience. The cardi is made from Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk, constructed in only 3 piece:, one back and two fronts (the sleeves being part of each of those pieces). Seaming is a such simple process for this garment! Four seams and your garment is ready to wear. Because we have a great relationship with them, the FAB folks at Interweave provided a few extra photos of this garment that did not make it into the magazine... but looked so go that we just HAD to post them. We hope you love this piece as much as we do! |
You can pick up this pattern in the Summer 2017 issue of Interweave Crochet. Another great thing about this pattern... Interweave is letting us include sizing for a wider range now so whether you are a Small or a 5X you can still make this FAB cardigan to add to your wardrobe.
Click the link below to get your copy of Interweave Crochet's Summer 2017 Issue.
Look for more great Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby patterns to appear in Interweave Crochet and Love of Crochet!
Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links.
We are not paid for promoting this pattern... we really love it. We will receive a small percentage of any sales made from the vendor. The prices you will see are not higher because of the affiliate link... we just might be able to buy the occasional cup of coffee.
We are not paid for promoting this pattern... we really love it. We will receive a small percentage of any sales made from the vendor. The prices you will see are not higher because of the affiliate link... we just might be able to buy the occasional cup of coffee.
Vogue Knitting LIVE! is coming to Seattle. Guess who's teaching.
The Shibaguyz are proud to announce that once again we are have been asked to teach a series of classes at Vogue Knitting Live in our home town of Seattle. WOOHOO!!
The great folks at Vogue Knitting have selected three of our signature classes for the event happening November 3-5 2017, all of which are intended for BOTH knitters and crocheters. They include: Our most requested class, Couture Finishing for Crochet and Knitting, the 3-hour version of Alter It To Fit, all about making adjustments to existing patterns to achieve the perfect fit for both crocheters and knitters); and to top it all off we'll do the hands on Stitch & Click: Photographing Your Fibers, where you'll get hands on practice taking great photos of your crocheted and knitted items using everything from your big fancy-pants camera to your cell phone! You won't want to miss any of these.
Here's how to register:
Click on any of the photos below to be taken to the Vogue Knitting LIVE! registration page. From there click on the dropdown box next to "Filter By Teacher" and select Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby. From there you can learn more about each class and, of course, register for them all!
We are looking forward to seeing you in the Pacific Northwest this November. These classes are sure to be a HOOT!
The great folks at Vogue Knitting have selected three of our signature classes for the event happening November 3-5 2017, all of which are intended for BOTH knitters and crocheters. They include: Our most requested class, Couture Finishing for Crochet and Knitting, the 3-hour version of Alter It To Fit, all about making adjustments to existing patterns to achieve the perfect fit for both crocheters and knitters); and to top it all off we'll do the hands on Stitch & Click: Photographing Your Fibers, where you'll get hands on practice taking great photos of your crocheted and knitted items using everything from your big fancy-pants camera to your cell phone! You won't want to miss any of these.
Here's how to register:
Click on any of the photos below to be taken to the Vogue Knitting LIVE! registration page. From there click on the dropdown box next to "Filter By Teacher" and select Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby. From there you can learn more about each class and, of course, register for them all!
We are looking forward to seeing you in the Pacific Northwest this November. These classes are sure to be a HOOT!
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Enter to Win A Trip to Camp STITCHES! Coeur d'Alene
We've been going on and on now about Camp STITCHES and how much fun they are, and how much you learn, and why you should go, and... well, you get the picture. We LOVE everything about Camp STITCHES! Now we have yet another reason to love it... someone is going to win a trip for free! WOOHOO!! C'mon, who doesn't love free?
Now is your chance to win a getaway to come to camp in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho this October. All you have to do is enter to win... that's all. There is nothing to loose and no reason not to put your name in the hat. Okay… so there isn't really a hat… but you know what we mean…
Now is your chance to win a getaway to come to camp in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho this October. All you have to do is enter to win... that's all. There is nothing to loose and no reason not to put your name in the hat. Okay… so there isn't really a hat… but you know what we mean…
Learn everything you wanted to know about Crochet and Knit garment design from the Shibaguyz!
The package includes your choice of workshops from the amazing array of Camp STITCHES Coeur d'Alene instructors (but we know you'll be taking our Garment Design Class), and single room at the Coeur d'Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. In addition, for all students they cover breakfast and lunch on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday AND the folks at STITCHES! will give you $500 to help with your travel expenses in getting to Camp.
Already signed up for Camp STITCHES Coeur d’Alene 2017? No Problem. You can still win. They will refund or credit you the difference (depending on your wishes) up to the prize package value and send you the $500.
Someone will win this amazing getaway, and it could be you. But you know what they say: you can't win if you don't enter. You have until August 9th to enter so click on the graphic below and visit the STITCHES! Giveaway site. Just enter your information in the form and agree to the official rules, then wait for the winner to be announced on August 11th. (We hope it'll be you!)
Good luck! And we hope to see you at Camp STITCHES - Destination Coeur d'Alene!
Already signed up for Camp STITCHES Coeur d’Alene 2017? No Problem. You can still win. They will refund or credit you the difference (depending on your wishes) up to the prize package value and send you the $500.
Someone will win this amazing getaway, and it could be you. But you know what they say: you can't win if you don't enter. You have until August 9th to enter so click on the graphic below and visit the STITCHES! Giveaway site. Just enter your information in the form and agree to the official rules, then wait for the winner to be announced on August 11th. (We hope it'll be you!)
Good luck! And we hope to see you at Camp STITCHES - Destination Coeur d'Alene!
Oh yeah… to find out more about our design class, just click the button below.
You'll be able to read all about it and reserve your spot today!
You'll be able to read all about it and reserve your spot today!
New Book Review of Crochet Geometry by Crochetkari.com
| We are always thrilled when someone contacts us wanting to review one of our books and we are especially thrilled to hear from our crochet friends in other countries! So, when Sangeetha Prabhu of crochetkari.com contact us to review Crochet Geometry, we were more than happy to oblige! Sangeetha Prabhu is a passionate crochet blogger from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India and we would love it if you hop on over to her blog and give her some love. Click on the button below to read her review and check out her site. |  |
To see more reviews, photos, and videos from Crochet Geometry (and to get your own copy!)
click on the button below.
click on the button below.
Inside the design team of the Shibaguyz:
an interview by Interweave Crochet, Part 2
A couple of week ago, we posted part 1 of our recent interview with the folks from Interweave Crochet and Love of Crochet. If you missed that one, you can CLICK HERE to read it and catch up. Over the years, we've done a lot of work with these folks through our designs in Interweave Crochet and Love of Crochet, our classes at Interweave Yarn Fest, and our online classes with Interweave. Needless to say, we had plenty to talk about and had a great time answering questions about where we came from and what it meant to be a part of a design team.
Since we had so much fun answering their questions, they decided to post ALL of our answers and created a part 2 of our interview. Click on the button below to read Designer Q&A: Shibaguyz Part II.
And be sure to leave a comment thanking them for featuring us!
And be sure to leave a comment thanking them for featuring us!
Welcome to Week #4 of National Crochet Month with The Shibaguyz!
It's hard to believe but, yes, here we are at the final week of our National Crochet Month celebration. We've had so much fun sharing new blog post features with you all and hearing from you about where you crochet and who taught you… we've loved learning more about YOU!
And, of course there are prizes… including the GRAND PRIZE that you can still enter up until the end of the month by clicking HERE!
But, we're here to talk about this final weekly giveaway in our National Crochet Month with the Shibaguyz celebration. And, again this week, we have a FAB prize sponsor with a really FAB prize pack. Check it out…
And, of course there are prizes… including the GRAND PRIZE that you can still enter up until the end of the month by clicking HERE!
But, we're here to talk about this final weekly giveaway in our National Crochet Month with the Shibaguyz celebration. And, again this week, we have a FAB prize sponsor with a really FAB prize pack. Check it out…
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Our prize sponsor for our week #4 giveaway is our friends at Furls! Yup… you've seen us proudly flashing around our own Furls hooks here on our website, in our live and video classes, and on our social media pages. And now, thanks to the folks at Furls, you can have your own Furls wooden heirloom hook AND one of their 6" wooden yarn bowls! WOOHOO!!
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Furls crochet hooks are truly a luxury experience. These wooden hooks are so beautiful too look at and are designed to fit your hands no matter which hook hold you use. In fact, we always have a few for folks to test out in our classes and we haven't found anyone yet who hasn't been able to match their own grip style comfortably.
Beautiful to look at… beautiful to use! Of course, we have quite a few of these ourselves. And, no, we aren't sharing! Really though, if you haven't already done so, once you see and feel these hooks, you'll understand. |
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As you would expect, their wooden yarn bowls are just a beautiful and just as unique as their wooden hooks. In fact, we have three of the 6" wooden bowls and the coloring and wood grain patterning is unique on each one. The wood is finished so our yarns run smoothly through the opening and they are weighted perfectly so we're not yanking them off the work table.
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If you haven't taken the time to check out Furls hooks, you really should treat yourself. Even if you are holding out for this giveaway, your gonna want more than one… trust us on this one! So, you can head over to the Furls website and check out all of their products and see what you'll want to add to your collection to go with the hook you win from us! Check out all of the Furls Heirloom Wooden Hooks and ALL of the FAB Furls products by clicking HERE.
So there you go! A gorgeous Furls heirloom wooden hook and yarn bowl set that will be the envy of your crochet group. And how do you enter to win this FAB prize pack from Furls and the Shibaguyz? We're glad you asked! Here's how: Just click on the Rafflecopter widget below and you'll be given a few options for getting your entries in. EASY! And who knows… you might be the one showing off your new Furls heirloom wooden hook soon!
Can't wait? Want to check out the Furls hooks for yourself and plan your own collection?
Just click on the button below to see everything FAB Furls has to offer!
Just click on the button below to see everything FAB Furls has to offer!
Interweave Yarn Fest 2017 Book Signing
| The Shibaguyz will be signing their books Designer Crochet and Crochet Geometry at the Buffalo Wool Company's booth in the vendor hall at Yarn Fest next week. Come by with your copy for us to sign, or purchase one (or both of them) right there from Ron and Theresa... along with some FAB Buffalo Yarn of course. In case you missed it, our full schedule of classes for Yarn Fest is available HERE. See you there! | |
The Evolution Of A Concept
Several years ago when we were first talking about jumping into this new phase of our lives, Shannon started working on a few designs and began experimenting with some concepts that he had banging around in his brain. Some of those early designs became our first published magazine and book designs, but one in particular seemed to take hold of him and wouldn't let go.
 A VERY happy Shannon posing with his blue-ribbon-winning Hinterland afghan. | It all began because of a competition, the Crochet Guild of America's annual crochet competition to be exact. Shannon was new in the industry and wanted to make a splash at the CGOA Conference. Being the math geek he is he decided to work up a natural fractal pattern into an afghan; fractals are mathmatic formulae that appear often in nature, such as how coral grows, or frost crystals appear on a pane of glass. The stitch pattern he was attempting to create, while not exactly a fractal, could be called "expanding symmetry". Shannon spent months working on a pattern of growing and branching leaves that expanded in such a way that it stitched up into a round afghan that laid flat. We named the afghan pattern "Hinterland," boxed it up, and sent it in to be judged. At the conference that summer Shannon was announced the 1st place winner of the home decor category! WOOHOO!! |
| As is often the case, a designer's early concepts will evolve and, over time, take on a new life. This has definitely been the case with this stitch pattern. Shannon has come back to this stitch pattern on multiple occasions as if the organic fractal pattern has sent tendril roots into his mind, ready to spring to life when the time is right. |  Split Circle Wrap from Crochet Geometry |
By the time we started planning the designs for Crochet Geometry, Shannon had been working with this stitch pattern for a few years exploring all the different ways it could be adapted and expanded. In Crochet Geometry, he knew he wanted a statement piece made out of a split circle for the book, but could not find a sitch pattern that made him completely happy. That is, until Jason reminded him of "Hinterland." The organic feel of the branching leaves was perfect for the shape of the wrap they had been draping! The only real challenge would be sizing: it would require a lot of patterning to make sure of a proper fit in ALL sizes Small – 5X. Even before he wrote and sized the pattern, Shannon, himself, stitched every size by hand to double check his calculations and the branching to make sure it happened evenly and could be written so it didn't take 100+ pages (didn't want to see our editor pass out)! All the extra planning and work was more than worth it… the resulting garment was a showstopper!
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While one can clearly see the evolutionary similarities between the original Hinterland afghan stitch pattern and the Split Circle Wrap stitch pattern, the two are distinctly different due to the way the "branches" had to multiply and expand to fit the two split halves of the circle. Still, the Split Circle Wrap grows organically and appears to wrap around the wearer with a leafy pattern. To ensure a more customizable fit, the columns were added to the back as a separate panel… what goes better with vines and branches than columns??
 | Because of the visual complexity of this stitch pattern and the absolute joy folks find in watching the leaves and branches grow and expand from their hooks, the response to the Split Circle Wrap has been huge. We will certainly be re-visiting this branching leafy concept again when the time is right. Where will this fractal concept go next? What's the next evolution? We'll see… |
A little more about the Split Circle Wrap…
One of Shannon's first published pieces was a leaf pattern afghan entitled Hinterland. Inspired by that stitch pattern, Shannon took the vines and leaves look from Hinterland and developed it into a stunning wrap for our book, Crochet Geometry. Comprised of just three (3) pieces, two half circles and one rectangle, the Split Circle Wrap is a garment that looks great on many body types. Rated for Experienced stitchers because of the complex stitch pattern, intermediate crocheters who take the time to read the pattern and follow instructions will also enjoy making and wearing this showstopping garment.
As we said above, to ensure a more customizable fit, the maker should look at the schematic for the back panel of columns that splits the two halves of the circle. Crocheters have found they can make the narrower or wider version of that back panel to better fit their shoulders and that measurement should be considered rather than the finished bust when choosing your size to make.
We used Longwood Sport Yarn by Cascade Yarns to create this airy wrap. The lightweight yarn is comprised of 100% Superwash Merino Wool Yarn and comes in over 35 colors... the hard part will be deciding what color to make the NEXT one out of.
The Split Circle Cardi can be worn right side up OR for a cowled look upside down. It can also be worn open or closed... we suggest a closure like the Dayak Shawl Pin or Wild Grape Tendril Shawl Pin, both by Jul Designs.
As we said above, to ensure a more customizable fit, the maker should look at the schematic for the back panel of columns that splits the two halves of the circle. Crocheters have found they can make the narrower or wider version of that back panel to better fit their shoulders and that measurement should be considered rather than the finished bust when choosing your size to make.
We used Longwood Sport Yarn by Cascade Yarns to create this airy wrap. The lightweight yarn is comprised of 100% Superwash Merino Wool Yarn and comes in over 35 colors... the hard part will be deciding what color to make the NEXT one out of.
The Split Circle Cardi can be worn right side up OR for a cowled look upside down. It can also be worn open or closed... we suggest a closure like the Dayak Shawl Pin or Wild Grape Tendril Shawl Pin, both by Jul Designs.
You can see more of the designs from Crochet Geometry
by clicking on any of the photos in this post or click the button below.
by clicking on any of the photos in this post or click the button below.
Of course, if you want your own copy of Crochet Geometry,
you can click the button below.
you can click the button below.
National Crochet Month with the Shibaguyz GRAND PRIZE Giveaway!
Update April 11, 207 Winner Announced!
The winner was chosen today, Monday April 11. The winner is Stacy! Stacy has been notified... if she does not reply within one week we will choose another winner.
Thanks everyone for playing along! This was a great National Crochet Month!
Thanks everyone for playing along! This was a great National Crochet Month!
As we come up to the last days of our National Crochet Month celebration, it's time we revealed the Grand Prize Giveaway and let you in on how you can enter to win.
Are you ready? Drum rooooooooll…
This year, for our National Crochet Month with the Shibaguyz Grand Prize, we have teamed up with the folks at Cascade Yarns to give you a prize pack that will make your crochet heart go pitter patter.
This year, for our National Crochet Month with the Shibaguyz Grand Prize, we have teamed up with the folks at Cascade Yarns to give you a prize pack that will make your crochet heart go pitter patter.
| First, you're going to receive an autographed copy of our latest book, Crochet Geometry. WOOHOO!! That's 15 FAB crochet patterns sized Small through 5X with all the written patterns, charts, schematics, and FAB photography by Jason that you've come to expect from our books and patterns. |  |
 | Next, the folks at Cascade Yarns are giving you enough yarn to make one of the garments from Crochet Geometry designed using Cascade Yarns! Really!! Whatever size you want to make, which ever one of the patterns we designed using Cascade Yarns you want. (more)WOOHOO!! |
We know it's a difficult choice but, to help you pick, here are the designs
from Crochet Geometry made with Cascade yarns:
from Crochet Geometry made with Cascade yarns:
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Choices, choices… So, what does one need to to in order to enter for a chance to win this AH-MAY-ZING prize pack from Cascade and the Shibaguyz? For the grand prize, we're giving you five ways to earn entires! Here are the details:
And now a word from our legal-type folks:
Grand Prize entries must be made by 11:59pm PT May 1, 2017. To be eligible to win, you must have a US mailing address and be at least 18 years of age. Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are in no way involved with this giveaway and can not be held liable for prizes.
And there you have it! FIVE ways to enter for your chance to win this Grand Prize Giveaway from Cascade Yarns and the Shibaguyz. We told you we'd go out with a bang!
- Leave a comment on this post telling us which one of these designs you would make for yourself.
- Follow Shibaguyz on Twitter and Tweet "I entered to win the #natcromoshibaguyz GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY from @CascadeYarns & @shibaguyz http://buff.ly/2mRRnqI " (Tip: You can do this once a day to really rack up those entries!)
- Follow Shibaguyz on Instagram and leave a comment on the Instagram post about this grand prize giveaway.
- Follow Shibaguyz Designz on Facebook and leave a comment on the Facebook post on that page about this grand prize giveaway.
- Sign up for our newsletter! This one is easy… just CLICK HERE.
And now a word from our legal-type folks:
Grand Prize entries must be made by 11:59pm PT May 1, 2017. To be eligible to win, you must have a US mailing address and be at least 18 years of age. Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are in no way involved with this giveaway and can not be held liable for prizes.
And there you have it! FIVE ways to enter for your chance to win this Grand Prize Giveaway from Cascade Yarns and the Shibaguyz. We told you we'd go out with a bang!
Good luck to everyone and thank you for joining us to make this our biggest
National Crochet Month With The Shibaguyz celebration EH-VAR!!
National Crochet Month With The Shibaguyz celebration EH-VAR!!
UPDATE - Week 3 Giveaway Winner Announced
Congratulations to Debbie D. She's won the National Crochet Month Week 3 Giveaway. Debbie left a comment on Instagram that was randomly selected. We've emailed her and she has 48 hours to reply before we have to choose another winner.
Thank you to all who entered this week's giveaway. Keep crocheting!
Remember to enter BOTH the Week 4 Giveaway and the Grand Prize Giveaway if you have not already done so.
Thank you to all who entered this week's giveaway. Keep crocheting!
Remember to enter BOTH the Week 4 Giveaway and the Grand Prize Giveaway if you have not already done so.
Welcome to Week #3 of National Crochet Month with The Shibaguyz!
Here we are over halfway through National Crochet Month and y'all have been so FAB to celebrate with so far! We've had great prizes, behind the scenes looks at our designs with our Inside the Designz blog posts, and our new Tuesday Tips feature over on our Instagram page (which we'll be continuing past National Crochet Month… WOOHOO!!). And we're not slowing down now!
This week, our giveaway features a prize pack from two of our sponsors who we work with in the studio and in our classrooms when we travel and teach: Lion Brand Yarn and Eucalan. A perfect match… right? Heck yeah! Y'all know we love using Lion Brand Yarn in our designs and in our classes because they have such a wide range of accessible and high-quality yarns. And Eucalan is how we block our swatches, wash our finished fabrics, and block our finished designs. This week the folks at Lion Brand Yarns and Eucalan have generously donated some of our FAVORITE products as well as a few new ones for you all. Let's take a look…
| From Lion Brand Yarns is a prize pack of three of our favorite yarns: Mandala, Mulberry Silk, and Merino Yak Alpaca. And the winner will receive THREE EACH of these three yarns… that's enough to make some FAB crochet for yourself. Now, if you haven't seen these three yarns, you are in for a treat. |  |
 | First, Mandala is that yarn you've seen everyone on Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram talking about. This yarn has looooooong color changes. We're talking the kind of color changes crocheters have been asking for for years. This one is a game changer and, at 590 yards per 150 gram cake of yarn, 1 cake makes a scarf, 2 makes a BIG scarf or wrap, and 4 or 5 makes a nice throw. The colors are amazing and you'll love how quickly you can work magic with this worsted weight yarn. |
| Next, is three balls of Lion Brand Yarn's LB Collection Mulberry Silk. This is a 100% silk yarn made from the highest quality silk available. Mulberry silk is prized among crocheters because the yarn produces luxurious fabrics for everything from scarves, cowls, and wraps and those special garments. We love working with this yarn and can't wait for y'all go get your hooks into it. |  |
 | Finally, we have Lion Brand Yarn's LB Collection Merino Yak Alpaca yarn. This is another luxury yarn that we love working with. Containing a blend of 75% Merino, 15% Yak, and 15% Alpaca, this medium weight yarn is perfect for garments and accessories that you'll love making as much as you love wearing. And, again, with three, 50 gram balls at 126 yards each, you'll definitely be able to make something special for yourself. |
| From the folks at Eucalan is a pair of two Getaway Gang sets. These are the travel packs from Eucalan that we take everywhere with us. If you remember our takeover of the Eucalan Instagram account, you saw exactly how we use these travel size packs of Eucalan wash right in our hotel room to wash out clothes so we don't have to pack as much or go to the hotel laundry service. |  |
The Getaway Gang packs include travel sizes of the five Eucalan scents including our favorites: grapefruit and lavender along with natural and eucalyptus (two more we use quite a bit) and jasmine. In addition, there is a little sewing kit and a nail file… very handy to have when traveling and a must have product: Eucalan wipes. These wipes have saved our clothes and even one of Shannon's favorite jackets on our trips. We've used them to remove tomato sauce, coffee, and the results of an exploding creamer packet on an airplane. Seriously… these have saved us enough times that we keep extras in our bags when we travel. Oh yeah… these aren't just great to have in our travel cases. We keep these in our project bags too… life happens… and being able to spot a coffee dribble from a project or do a quick wash out of a larger coffee mishap has also come in handy for us. So, yeah, we love these little kits and are happy to pass along two of them to you: one for travel, one for your project bag!
So here's how you can enter to win this FAB prize pack from Lion Brand Yarns and Eucalan:
And now a word from our legal-type folks:
Week 3 entries must be made by 11:59pm PT March 26, 2017. To be eligible to win, you must have a US mailing address and be at least 18 years of age. Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are in no way involved with this giveaway and can not be held liable for prizes.
There ya go! FOUR ways to enter for your chance to win this FAB prize pack from Lion Brand and Eucalan. Be sure to enter often and check your email next week to see if you've won!
- Leave a comment on this post telling us where you take your crochet. Do you crochet at work? In a coffee shop? On the bus? This is starting to sound like s Dr. Seuss story…
- Follow Shibaguyz on Twitter and Tweet "I entered to win the #natcromoshibaguyz week 3 giveaway with @LionBrandYarn @Eucalan & @shibaguyz http://buff.ly/2nsoghY " (Tip: You can do this once a day to really rack up those entries!)
- Follow Shibaguyz on Instagram and leave a comment on the Instagram post about this week 3 giveaway.
- Follow Shibaguyz Designz on Facebook and leave a comment on the Facebook post on that page about this week 3 giveaway.
And now a word from our legal-type folks:
Week 3 entries must be made by 11:59pm PT March 26, 2017. To be eligible to win, you must have a US mailing address and be at least 18 years of age. Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are in no way involved with this giveaway and can not be held liable for prizes.
There ya go! FOUR ways to enter for your chance to win this FAB prize pack from Lion Brand and Eucalan. Be sure to enter often and check your email next week to see if you've won!
Inside The Designz for National Crochet Month:
The Macramé Look Vest
| Shannon spent many long hours designing the Macrame Look Vest for Crochet Geometry so photographing it was no small order. We knew the photos of this piece would either make or break it. We both felt that photographing this garment in an urban environment was a must... one of those occasions where both of our visions played out the same. We both also pictured the same model for the shoot, Andrea. We've used Andrea for a number of years and she has that approachable friendly appeal that we thought would really pull the viewer into the photo with her. So we called her up and set up a date for an early morning shoot just down the street from her downtown apartment. | |
Now, Andrea is a lot of fun to shoot with for a number of reasons. First, she looks AMAZING in just about everything we put her in. Second, she is a total professional who comes prepared to get the shots we need without ever a complaint about locations or how long it takes to get that one perfect shot. Lastly, she gets us and our quirky sense of humors match perfectly.
A quick note about this location: this is not where we set out to do this shoot… at all! This neighborhood in Seattle is actually our old stomping grounds. Both of us lived in various locations in this part of town then, when we moved in together, lived in three different places in this same neighborhood. When we lived here (back in the old days?!?) this was a garage where most of us took our cars to be worked on. Oh… and there was this dirty little alley nobody ever went into. Imagine our surprise when we came around the corner and saw, to our delight, a completely refurbished block of buildings complete with the original columns and brick walls from the old businesses. We were in LOVE!!
 Please note the gardener and abandoned baby doll that went unnoticed by any of us… | If you've never been on a shoot like this before, let me explain that location shots like this take at least a good 30 minutes for each garment and I'll take a few dozen photos to get the shot we need. I have to constantly stop and re-check settings for the changing sun every few minutes and to review photos in my camera (or on a computer) to ensure that I'm not missing something in the viewfinder. Much like this shot! It's a great photo of Andrea, love the composition, love the lighting, it just works... not so fond of the guy watering the flowers, however! He showed up minutes after we started shooting and I was so focused on Andrea that I missed him walking into frame. Oh Well! Moving on... |
 Dream location! | Luckily there were three locations I wanted to shoot here. The alley between businesses, gritty stairwell, and sunny/shady upstairs garden area. Lots of areas to play with! You can see this area had the urban look we wanted, but still had lots of texture on the walls and columns to keep it from looking too hard and edgy. Again, keep in mind that this entire area was not someplace you'd really hang out unless you were waiting for your brakes to be replaced or your oil changed. |
| While I loved the upstairs garden area, and we used it a great deal, the issue that arose was that of the sun. The forecast for that morning was for early clouds and sun after 12:00. In theory that should have given me 4 hours of filtered light with minimal shadow… plenty of time to get done what I needed. However, Mr. Sun decided to make an early entry and I was forced to move my location around a bit to get a beauty shot without heavy sun or excessive shade. This shot, although in a beautiful setting, the look of squinty-eyes-because-the-sun-came-out-from-behind-a-cloud-just-now isn't a great look on the model and this particular shot really does no justice to the piece with the heavy shadow across the garment… and that was truly what I was there to capture. Luckily, a few minutes later, the sun went behind a cloud and gave me the perfect light for the overall shot we needed and we were able to move on to the other three garments we had to shoot that morning. |  Too much sun and kind of a cramped location. |
 One more look before we wrap for the day… just to be sure… | It's shoots like these that make me love being a photographer of crochet and knit fashion. I really am allowed to play with venues and lighting to show off the pieces in such a way that other photographers aren't. On occasion, if I get a really extraordinary shot that I think will look great in their portfolio I'll show the models a quick unedited shot. It makes my day to be able to share a good shot with them early. And, of course, kicking back at the local coffee shop is a good time to review and make sure we have everything we need before packing up and heading home for the day. |
All in all this was an easy item to shoot, thanks to a great model, location, and cooperation from the sun. I hope it inspires you to make one for yourself!
Oh yeah… little did we know: this was the shoot that would become the COVER of Crochet Geometry! The two images below are the original photo (left) and the cropped photo that became the cover (right).
Oh yeah… little did we know: this was the shoot that would become the COVER of Crochet Geometry! The two images below are the original photo (left) and the cropped photo that became the cover (right).
 Original photo used to create cover of Crochet Geometry. |  And the cropped image on the cover of Crochet Geometry! |
The Macramé Look Vest
Comprised of a series of simple rectangles, The Macramé Look Vest is the perfect gateway piece for crocheters who are new to garment-making to take on. The intermediate lace pattern and beginner solid panels look impressive but the real secret is the simple construction of this waterfall front vest. Truly, this is a vest that most stitchers will have fun creating... and wearing.
We used Malabrigo Sock yarn to create this care-free vest. The lightweight yarn shows off the macramé inspired lace pattern while being "comfortable and drapey"... that's a real word. Add a button or one of the FAB shawl pins from Jul Designs to close the fronts and show off your FAB crochet skills.
This pattern is one of 15 crochet patterns found in Crochet Geometry. Get your copy today and let us know what your first project will be!
Stitch On!
S&J
We used Malabrigo Sock yarn to create this care-free vest. The lightweight yarn shows off the macramé inspired lace pattern while being "comfortable and drapey"... that's a real word. Add a button or one of the FAB shawl pins from Jul Designs to close the fronts and show off your FAB crochet skills.
This pattern is one of 15 crochet patterns found in Crochet Geometry. Get your copy today and let us know what your first project will be!
Stitch On!
S&J
Welcome to Week 2 of National Crochet Month with the Shibaguyz
UPDATED 3/21/17 Winner Announced... Contest Closed
Congratulations to Luanne! She's won the Week 2 National Crochet Month Giveaway - A Year's Subscription to Interweave Crochet and one of Shannon's downloadable courses. YOU GO GIRL!
If you did not win this week don't worry, there are still 2 more weeks of giveaways to go as well as the GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY. Yes! We have a grand prize planned for you too! Everyone who enters any of the weekly giveaways is automatically entered into the Grand Prize Giveaway. More on that to come soon!
If you did not win this week don't worry, there are still 2 more weeks of giveaways to go as well as the GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY. Yes! We have a grand prize planned for you too! Everyone who enters any of the weekly giveaways is automatically entered into the Grand Prize Giveaway. More on that to come soon!
Take a quick look through our designs and you'll notice we have a long and beautiful relationship with the FAB folks at Interweave Crochet Magazine and the fine folks at F&W Media. Over the years we've created patterns for them, taught webinars, and recorded downloadable video classes for them. Naturally, when we started thinking about who to ask to sponsor our National Crochet Month giveaways, Interweave was at the top of our list. So we called, and they answered!
Designs by Shibaguyz Designz featured in Interweave Crochet & Love of Crochet magazines.
For our National Crochet Month Week 2 Giveaway, the folks at Interweave have provided a heck of a prize pack. This week, you could win: a one-year subscription to Interweave Crochet Magazine AND one of our digital crochet classes from Interweave. This includes their brand-new, just-released streaming crochet classes! WOOHOO!
 Crochet Ribbing 7 Ways - NEW streaming crochet class with Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby |  Crochet Garment Design - NEW streaming crochet class with Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby |
This week, there are THREE ways to enter to win this week's giveaway! Use them all to increase your chances of winning.
And now a word from our legal-type folks:
Week 2 entries must be made by 11:59pm PT March 19, 2017. To be eligible to win, you must have a US mailing address and be at least 18 years of age.
- Leave a comment on this post telling us how you learned to crochet.
- Follow Shibaguyz on Twitter and Tweet "I entered to win the #natcromoshibaguyz week 2 giveaway with @interweavecraft & @shibaguyz http://buff.ly/2mCU7tt "
- Follow Shibaguyz on Instagram and leave your Instagram username in a comment to this post.
And now a word from our legal-type folks:
Week 2 entries must be made by 11:59pm PT March 19, 2017. To be eligible to win, you must have a US mailing address and be at least 18 years of age.
Thank you for joining us for our National Crochet Month celebration! You can learn more about these NEW streaming classes on the Interweave site by clicking on the photos above and enroll on one today… maybe you'll win another one… so go enter now!
Inside The Design: Five Easy Pieces Cardi from Crochet Geometry
| Welcome to our special feature, for National Crochet Month 2017, we're calling Inside the Design. In this series, we will be focusing on one of our crochet designs and giving you some of the insider information and behind the scenes looks at the process of bringing it from concept to published design. This week, we're focusing on the 5 Easy Pieces Cardigan from our latest book, Crochet Geometry. You're going to get a different perspective on this design from the point of view of the photographer… Jason! | |
The Five Easy Pieces Cardigan was one of our favorite pieces to shoot for Crochet Geometry. Not only was it a FAB design, full of lace and graphic cables, but we photographed it at one of our favorite locations: the home of the model we shot wearing it!
 | Leslie has been a friend of ours for years now. In fact she is the breeder who is responsible for the Shibakidz. Not only is she a a great lady but she also lives on a beautiful property with a magnicifient koi pond and flower garden... perfect location for a photo shoot don't you think? We knew we had to shoot there... So we bribed Leslie with an offer of a great dinner cooked by Jason and a bottle of wine. Before the evening was done not only did we have a location for the shoot but also got her to agree to model for us. Sneaky Shibaguyz! |
On the day of the shoot we arrived at the property and got started. Never having modeled before we took a little time to get Leslie used to being in front of the camera. Turned out she was a natural! Shannon worked with her a bit on the poses he needed to show the details of the cardi. She caught on quickly.
While the two of them worked, Jason took test shots of the area getting his camera calibrated. The photo at the right is Shannon telling us where he wanted the garment and model… you'll see the final shot at the end of this post.
While the two of them worked, Jason took test shots of the area getting his camera calibrated. The photo at the right is Shannon telling us where he wanted the garment and model… you'll see the final shot at the end of this post.
While we were setting up the key shots, Leslie looked out at the waterfall and the koi in the pond and spied something she'd not noticed until that morning. The koi had babies… lots of them! Luckily Jason happened to be shooting her when she saw them the first time. The first photo below is the one in the book, the next is when she saw her new baby koi!
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There were a few dozen of the little koi; each only a couple of inches long and brightly colored like their parents. They stayed hidden under a cluster of lily pads, but Jason managed to grab a few shots of them as we continued getting photos of the cardi. And our model was in a great mood after seeing her new little ones.
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 | It's hard to believe that after all that excitement we still were able to get the shots we needed. But we did. Here is the one of the final photos that made it into the book. We loved the way the light played off the cables and how the lacy front panels looked soft and drapey. This is the shot Shannon was setting up in the photo at the beginning of this post. Shannon would like to point out that Leslie looks much better in this photo than he does in the one above. |
Five Easy Pieces Cardigan
The name says it all! As with all of the designs in Crochet Geometry, this stunning cardi is made from geometric pieces with minimal shaping so we could focus on the stitch patterns to create lush crochet fabrics. In the case of this cardi, as the name states, it is made from five pieces: three rectangles and two trapezoids and the pattern is written for sizes Small through 5X.
As we said, the simplicity of the main pattern pieces allowed us to lavish all our attention on the crochet stitch patterns. The stunning cables on the center back panel will take your breath away, and the reversible lace pattern made with post stitches is light and airy on one side with dramatic lace ribbing on the other.
The name says it all! As with all of the designs in Crochet Geometry, this stunning cardi is made from geometric pieces with minimal shaping so we could focus on the stitch patterns to create lush crochet fabrics. In the case of this cardi, as the name states, it is made from five pieces: three rectangles and two trapezoids and the pattern is written for sizes Small through 5X.
As we said, the simplicity of the main pattern pieces allowed us to lavish all our attention on the crochet stitch patterns. The stunning cables on the center back panel will take your breath away, and the reversible lace pattern made with post stitches is light and airy on one side with dramatic lace ribbing on the other.
Made from any of the 10 FAB colors of Lion Brand's LB Collection Superwash Merino, this cardi is sure to be beautiful to look at and warm, soft, and super comfy to wear (like a cardi's supposed to be).
For more information about all the patterns in Crochet Geometry click on the button below.
Want your own autographed copy of Crochet Geometry? Click below!
Crochet Geometry Autographed Copy
Copy of Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby's Crochet Geometry. Book signed by the author and photographer.
Crocheters in search of sophisticated designs will find what they’re looking for in this chic, contemporary collection. Fifteen patterns include sweaters, pullovers, boleros, and other stylish garments, all beginning with simple geometric shapes. A circle becomes a cardigan, four rectangles turn into a vest, and two triangles transform into a poncho. A superb basics section, with the clear, accessible details that have made Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby a renowned world-class teacher, will help even beginners master the skills needed to create these stunning items.
Crocheters in search of sophisticated designs will find what they’re looking for in this chic, contemporary collection. Fifteen patterns include sweaters, pullovers, boleros, and other stylish garments, all beginning with simple geometric shapes. A circle becomes a cardigan, four rectangles turn into a vest, and two triangles transform into a poncho. A superb basics section, with the clear, accessible details that have made Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby a renowned world-class teacher, will help even beginners master the skills needed to create these stunning items.
Furls Hooks National Crochet Month Sale
We love our Furls Crochet Hooks. From the drama of the wood to the elegant design that fits perfectly in our hands everything about these hooks have us... hooked.
In honor of National Crochet Month the fine folks from Furls have announced a FAB sale: 10% off all products, free shipping on wooden hooks, free domestic shipping on orders over $70.00, and free shipping on international orders over $150.00. WOOHOO! If you've ever considered splurging on a hook or yarn bowl now is the time to dive in and take advantage of these prices. You'll be glad you did.
Click on the link below to be whisked off to Furls to shop away. When you check out be sure to add the code: NationalCrochetMonth to get your discount and free shipping.
In honor of National Crochet Month the fine folks from Furls have announced a FAB sale: 10% off all products, free shipping on wooden hooks, free domestic shipping on orders over $70.00, and free shipping on international orders over $150.00. WOOHOO! If you've ever considered splurging on a hook or yarn bowl now is the time to dive in and take advantage of these prices. You'll be glad you did.
Click on the link below to be whisked off to Furls to shop away. When you check out be sure to add the code: NationalCrochetMonth to get your discount and free shipping.
OH! Be sure to return to their site on the 15th and 22nd when they announce their Mystery Product Releases. We know what one of them is, and believe-you-me we're already getting sweaty palms at the thought of getting one... but we can't tell you what it is yet.
*legal disclaimer* The Shibaguyz are affiliates of Furls Crochet and receive compensation from them for sales placed through our website. This in turn enables us to continue to provide you with more great products and services. The Shibaguyz only accept or promote items on our website that we use ourselves or fully believe in.
*legal disclaimer* The Shibaguyz are affiliates of Furls Crochet and receive compensation from them for sales placed through our website. This in turn enables us to continue to provide you with more great products and services. The Shibaguyz only accept or promote items on our website that we use ourselves or fully believe in.
Inside the design team of the Shibaguyz:
an interview by Interweave Crochet, Part 1
The folks over at Interweave interviewed us about our business and what it means to be a part of the design team of the Shibaguyz. Over the years, we've done a lot of work with the folks over there through our online classes, magazine designs in Interweave Crochet and Love of Crochet, and, now, our LIVE classes at Interweave Yarn Fest 2017. So, when they asked us to talk about who we were and how we got started, we knew this was coming from folks who knew us and that was definitely reflected in their questions.
We had a lot of fun answering these questions! Please go check out Part 1 of our interview and tell them THANK YOU for featuring the Shibaguyz!
THIS GIVEAWAY CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
Congratulations: WENDY! WOOHOO! We have emailed Wendy and she has 24 hours to reply before we have to choose another random winner.
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Keep Coming Back. There Are More More Great Giveaways Happening All Month!
It's week 1 of National Crochet Month with the Shibaguyz and we're going to get this party started in a BIG way!
Y'all know we are huge fans of OttLite and, in fact, have just begun our second year of being official OttLite Ambassadors. WOOHOO!! It's true… we would be in the dark without our OttLite lamps in our studios and workstations. In the dark… get it… lamps… lights… *ahem* sorry… moving on… Recently, the folks at OttLite found yet another way to become a necessary part of our workspaces with their LED Bluetooth Speaker Lamp. Yup… OttLite has combined their gorgeous, clear light with a bluetooth speaker.
 | Audiobooks, music, podcasts… if you listen to it while you work, it will sound even better coming through this speaker lamp. And, recently, we've been using this speaker in our classes when we travel and teach. Before class and during lunch breaks, we've been playing our favorite tunes from our playlists on our mobile devices on this SSAA–WEEEET lamp/speaker/awesomeness. |
No, we're not just teasing you going on and on about this FAB new speaker lamp. The week 1 giveaway for our National Crochet Month with the Shibaguyz celebration is sponsored by OttLite. And, yes, you have the chance to win one of these brand-spanking-new-more-FAB-than-FAB LED Bluetooth Speaker Lamps from OttLite.
How, you ask, does one enter to win this most amazing of prizes? Here's how:
1. Leave a comment below telling us what your favorite thing is to listen to while you make. Do you like music? What kind of music do you listen to? Audiobooks? Podcasts? Leave a comment on this post and you're entered!
2. Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter:
"I entered to win the #natcromoshibaguyz week 1 giveaway with @OttLite & @shibaguyz http://buff.ly/2m9pFXH"
You can earn this entry once a day on Twitter so Tweet daily to increase your chances of winning!
And there you have it! Easy peasy! And now for a word from our legal-type folks:
Week 1 entries must be made by 11:59pm PT March 12, 2017. To be eligible to win, you must have a US mailing address and be at least 18 years of age.
2. Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter:
"I entered to win the #natcromoshibaguyz week 1 giveaway with @OttLite & @shibaguyz http://buff.ly/2m9pFXH"
You can earn this entry once a day on Twitter so Tweet daily to increase your chances of winning!
And there you have it! Easy peasy! And now for a word from our legal-type folks:
Week 1 entries must be made by 11:59pm PT March 12, 2017. To be eligible to win, you must have a US mailing address and be at least 18 years of age.
If you'd like to see more details about this AWE-SOME lamp, go to the OttLite Website HERE. In the meantime, here are some more photos for you to look at and plan where you're going to use your new OttLite!
It’s National Crochet Month…Rejoice!
Whether you like the quick work of a Q hook or enjoy the subtlety of a US-14 steel hook, it’s time to pull them out and put them to work making your own crocheted flag you can proudly fly! It’s National Crochet Month…Rejoice! WOOHOO!
It’s March, and that means it’s National Crochet Month; it’s time to expound upon all things crochet, pass along our favorite tips and tricks, and, of course, give away some great goodies from our sponsors. This year we get to do everything on TWO blogs… right here on Shibaguyz Designz AND on our publisher's site, the Lark Craft blog. To say we are excited about it is a bit of an understatement; [pulls out the thesaurus] enraptured, jubilant, agog, or maybe ebullient… yeah, those are the words we’re looking for.
In the coming weeks you can expect to see posts all about our favorite patterns from our latest books, Crochet Geometry and Designer Crochet
We'll have history and backgrounds on our favorites designs including never before seen photos of some of our favorite crocheted garments from our books.
And of course there will be some really FAB giveaways! Our studio sponsors are joining in the fun and have provided some really FAB prizes that we will be giving away to lucky visitors to our blog. Lark Crafts, Cascade Yarn, Ottlite, Furls Crochet, Eucalan, and Lion Brand Yarn are all on board, but we can't tell you what they are giving us... YET
You'll have to come back each week to see what the prize is for that week and how to enter, then check back for post updates and of course to see if you are the winner.
Winners will be announced each week this month. Are you excited yet?
We'll have history and backgrounds on our favorites designs including never before seen photos of some of our favorite crocheted garments from our books.
And of course there will be some really FAB giveaways! Our studio sponsors are joining in the fun and have provided some really FAB prizes that we will be giving away to lucky visitors to our blog. Lark Crafts, Cascade Yarn, Ottlite, Furls Crochet, Eucalan, and Lion Brand Yarn are all on board, but we can't tell you what they are giving us... YET
You'll have to come back each week to see what the prize is for that week and how to enter, then check back for post updates and of course to see if you are the winner.
Winners will be announced each week this month. Are you excited yet?
| | So follow us all month here at ShibaguyzDesignz.com for lots of info about FAB crocheted fashion garments and enter the great weekly giveaways as well as the Grand Prize (really you will not want to miss this!). Then head over to LarkCrafts.com to check out our blog posts there all about choosing good garments for new crocheters, crocheters new to making garments, and crocheters who have more experience. We'll be passing on a lot of good knowledge there. So, grab your hooks & your favorite yarn, and stand up to do your happy dance. This is going to be an National Crochet Month to remember! |
Shannon's happy dance includes red shoes and a little hip action!
We're Going To Camp Again! This Time In Our Neck Of The Woods
The reviews and comments keep coming in... our Design It class at Camp STITCHES is a big hit!
We keep hearing from students from all over the globe about the new skills they took away from Camp STITCHES and how much they loved learning about crochet and knit garment design in such an immersive setting.
We keep hearing from students from all over the globe about the new skills they took away from Camp STITCHES and how much they loved learning about crochet and knit garment design in such an immersive setting.
 | Success feels glorious, so thank you both! |
Class was awesome! I attended to get some pointers on fit and designing garments for myself and left with dreams of "designer" in my head!
Cyndi - Camp STITCHES San Antonio
| We can't wait for the next Camp STITCHES! In fact it was just announced today that we will be teaching at the final Camp STITCHES for 2017 (more to come in 2018!)... Camp STITCHES Idaho. Boy-oh-Boy are we looking forward to this event! First, once again, we get to teach our FAB Design It workshop over 3 days over the course of 15 hours. That means we really dive deep into topics that we never have time to discuss during shorter 6 hour courses. This special, immersive, version of our design workshop is exclusive to the Camp STITCHES events! |  |
 | Second, this event is happening at the magnificent Coeur d'Alene Resort in Northern Idaho. The Camp STITCHES red carpet treatment continues here in Idaho with yet another spectacular setting. We can't wait to work with you all at this world-class resort. |
| Camp STITCHES Idaho will be held October 12th-16th this year, in Coeur d'Alene Idaho and early bird registration is open right now until Midnight, February 18, 2017. Just use the code LOVECAMP at checkout to save an extra 20%. |  |
Click on the link below to get full details on our class, the venue, and cost (tip: book early and take advantage of Early Bird pricing and their great payment plan). Bring your significant other for a weekend getaway you both can share. They can enjoy amenities like the spa or world class golf course while you are in class with us during the day; you can explore and shop downtown Coeur d'Alene together during the evenings and the free afternoon on Saturday! (Just a thought).
We're looking forward to seeing you in Idaho this October. It's going to be EPIC!
Students of the Shibaguyz Designz Camp STITCHES San Antonio Garment Design Class Take On The Mannequin Challenge
We might have mentioned we had a great time at Camp Stitches San Antonio in January. Everyone was working so hard, we decided to have a little fun after lunch the final day to make our own version of the "Mannequin Challenge Video". If you are not familiar with the mannequin challenge here's the scoop: It's like taking a moment in time and freezing it, like you stumbled upon a room full of mannequins. It's not easy to get an entire room full of laughing students to freeze for a full minute... but the end results are TOTALLY worth it. See the video below or check it out on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/IEcTWixdB4g
Thank you to our FAB garment design students. You all rocked the challenge!
We'd love to have you join in the fun at the next Camp STITCHES in Vermont.
Click the button below to get all the information.
Talk to you soon!
S&J
Click the button below to get all the information.
Talk to you soon!
S&J
SEWING & STITCHERY EXPO ASKS THE SHIBAGUYZ TO TEACH! O...M...G...
Not going to minimize this at all folks, this is BIG... like King Kong big. We've been asked to teach two of our top classes at this year's Sewing & Stitchery Expo in Puyallap, WA. For those of you who don't do any sewing, quilting, other such stitchery, allow me to explain.
The Sew Expo in Puyallup (pronounced pew-whallop) is the largest consumer sewing show in America. One of the largest in the world in fact. Each year over 300,000 people come to the show from around the world for seminars, hands-on workshops (like ours), a variety of style shows, and 400+ booths exhibiting the latest fabrics, tools, and supplies... including yarn! This year Shannon and Jason will be two of the names you'll see as teachers AND we'll be presenting two lunch-time fashion shows of our designs from our books and pattern line. It is rare that crocheters or knitters are asked to teach here so, truly this is an honor.
| The classes Sew Expo have chosen for this year are: Custom Alterations for Crochet and Knitting (offered twice) and Stitch and Click - Taking FAB Photos of Your Handmade Projects (also being offered twice) Links to each of the classes and sign up forms are below. Check them out and sign up right from that page. Classes are $50.00 each and are expected to sell out quickly... again there are a LOT of people coming to this event. Click on the link for the day and time you want below and reserve your spot today… don't miss out! |  |
 | Custom Alterations for Crochet and Knitting Class #4711 - Wed, March 1, 8:00am-12:00pm Class # 4711D - Sun, March 5, 8:00 am-12:00pm |
 | Stitch & Click - Taking Fab Photos of Your Handmade Projects Class #4712 - Wed, March 1, 1:00-5:00pm Class #4712D - Sun, March 5, 1:00-4:30pm |
Along with our classes, we will also have an array of crochet and knit garments presented in an exclusive fashion show on Thursday and Friday at 12:30pm on the Expo Stage, 2nd floor of the Pavilion. We'll have our favorite garments on models strutting like peacocks (you expected anything less from us?).
 | So what it all boils down to is this... if you are a sewer, quilter, or any other crafter you should get over here to the Sew Expo in March. While you're there be sure to watch the runway show and take our classes… see you in Puyallup!! |
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