We have a new feature on the website for you! This has been in the works for quite some time, and it’s a lot of fun to work with, as well as being really handy for planning future projects. With our new Project Planner you can:
– see how different yarn or fabric colors work together
– see how prices, weights, gauges compare
– get a cost for the project – keep track of multiple projects
– share your planner page link with a friend to get an opinion (or to inspire them to knit along with you!)
– leave notes for yourself (Which pattern? Which color for which section? Any other thoughts?)
– indicate how many skeins are needed of each color
– easily transfer it over to your shopping cart to purchase
– or save it for later while you think it over or start a new planning page for a different project
You’ll always find your saved Project Plans on your Loopy account page, once you’ve logged in.
On each individual product page on our website, you’ll see the “Add to Wishlist” link (which we’ve always had) and now a new “Add to Project Planner” link below that. I have been busy planning some of my Christmas gift knitting projects, as well as a couple of other knitting projects and some quilts that I want to do. (I may be having too much fun with this feature.) You can click on the photo to enlarge it and see what I’m working on. I also realized that having multiple projects planned lets me see if I have too much of the same color going on. (I’m talking about you, Teal!) Read about our new Project Planner here, and then try it out!
We are ready for Fall Giftables signups, and the first kit is shipping the third week in September! Remember – by taking a spot, you’re committing to purchasing all three kits in the Club. To secure your spot, we’re having you pre-pay for the first month. (Again, this will ship out to you around the third week in September.) We’ll invoice you in mid October and mid November for the other two kits. You also have the option of paying for all three months (September, October, November) right off the bat, if you’d prefer. (If you signed up for your last Giftables Club and dropped out midway through, you will need to prepay for all three months to reserve a spot this time.) We have pretty yarn, fun accessories, and beautiful patterns all lined up for you this fall, and look forward to shipping them out to you!
In our Eight Blog Contests for our Eighth Anniversary, we have been shipping off prizes every day! The winner for Contest #4 is Rebecca P. in Missouri, who wins this beautiful skein of Mrs. Crosby Carpet Bag in Submarine, as well as a fun heart-shaped felted accessory bag. We’ll ship this out today, Rebecca!
For today’s contest – leave a comment below and let us know your favorite thing about your day so far today. 🙂 We’ll pick a winner tomorrow, when we put up Blog Contest #6!
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Favorite thing today — sunshine and cooler air — welcome in GA!
My favorite thing today is I got all my 2 girls’ school supplies labeled and ready to take in to school tomorrow, plus all their clothes ironed and ready to go. Big job finished. Now to get them off to school next Tuesday. 🙂
Eileen
WiscKnitter
Definitely walking along the ocean (and thinking about how great all those ocean colors would look knitted up in socks!).
Favorite thing: DH is home from being away for six days! And I organized my circs!
My favorite thing about today is that I found a nickel and 6 pennies while out walking. Now I’ve got the tax for something that costs $1. YAY!?!?!
I’m watching a fantastic Bette Davis movie I’ve never seen before: Another Man’s Poison.
My little four year old girl danced to the music for me while I made lunch. So cute!
My favorite part of the day is a tie between:
-breakfast on my patio enjoying the gorgeous morning before going in to work, and…
-going through all the completed squares I’ve knit up for the Great American Aran Afghan project that I’ve been working on for almost 3 years & realizing that I only have 3 squares left!!
I had the pleasure of being invited to a leisurely lunch with my boss and one of our co-workers for no reason at all. We don’t very often do things like that unless it is someone’s birthday. I work for a wonderful 4th generation family owned business. Thanks for the giveaway opp. Mel
My favorite thing about today is that it had been relaxing and free from “need to do” things – allowing me knitting time.
My favorite thing today was visiting my new doctor who has managed to lower my blood pressure in just one week.
Wah Hoo for good health and good practitioners!
Happy me!
Cooler temps that came with the rain today. It’s been so hot in St. Louis this week, even a short respite is welcome!
My favorite thing today is a toss-up between the lovely cool breezes and the fact the the lovely people who clean our house were here this morning. Blissful!
Favorite thing today was having my boss tell us no more mandatory overtime… that and getting to see my doggies when I came home from work, but that is a favorite thing every day!
Frankly, it was one of those days at the middle school where I work. The best part of my day has been going home!
My favorite part of today was my math class! I’m enjoying math a lot more than I thought I would.
That’s a pretty cool new feature! The best part of my day hasn’t happened yet. Getting to go home and see my family. 🙂
Today I will go to a knitting meet-up and see some good friends and spend a few hours with other crafters.
Perfect weather. It’s been great, even if I wasn’t able to go out and enjoy it!
My favorite part of today was the nice weather and taking my dog for a walk 🙂
Today I took my kids to the community pool, where when snack time came we shared fresh juicy peaches that were perfect. The oppitamy of summer.
I got my printer set up on our wireless!!!
Best thing about today? Sleep!
I finished my third Camp Loopy project and successfully uploaded my photo to the gallery on the first attempt!!! I’m technologically challenged so this had me DOIN a Happy Dance!
It is my husbands birthday so we celebrated with breakfast at the Saratoga Racetrack.
The best part of today was going to the Doctor and getting back home before the time the apointment was made for! How often does that happen? So that just gave me more time to sit and enjoy knitting on a Christmas present. Win Win!
I got to do a little knitting while I was waiting for an appointment. 🙂
My favorite thing today was unexpectedly meeting a friend and then deciding to go to a coffee shop for a Chai Latte. Got to love retirement.
Mine is this super cute corgi Halloween t-shirt my friend pointed out to me. Had to have it! http://www.walmart.com/ip/Women-s-Count-Corgi-Vampire-Dark-T-Shirt/37896085
I just had a FABULOUS massage!
My favorite thing so far today was getting more of my house organized after having wood floors installed throughout. Runner up favorite thing was playing with the new project planner feature!
Favorite thing today – getting off work and coming home to knit!
My favorite part of my day is coming up – quitting time, and I get to meet my knitting pals for what we call “kneating” – knitting and eating – yeah.
I got to have lunch with my (adult) daughter today! Always a treat, and she knows the best places to go!
My favorite thing about today was sitting and knitting with friends at a local yarn store.
My favorite thing about today hasn’t come yet – when I’m done canning salsa and get to sit for the evening! 🙂
Seeing my husband… He’s home from a business trip 🙂
Favourite thing today was watching a blue jay have a splashing good time in the bird bath!
My favorite thing about today is that I got to come home, see my husband, dog, and cat, and knit. I have been out of town at training the last two days. It is such a pleasure to come home where everyone loves you and is glad to see you. Also, I left my knitting at home (gasp)’ and I am never not knitting. It was so good to come home, relax, and knit
Starting new socks with The Loopy Ewe solid series yarn white and indigo: Starry Starry Night!
My favorite thing so far today has been taking my dog to the park. She loves being able to run around and smell everything and I love being outside.
My favorite thing about today so far is that I got some yard work done, even though it’s 97 degrees outside, and can now reward myself with some knitting time!
The martini my husband just handed me after telling me someone crashed into my car while he was driving it.
I was able to pick my Grandkids up from school and visit with them for a while! Note…I am not the best go to person for math help for a forth grader!
Some blissful time alone on the patio of a lovely indie coffee shop. I brought my current knitting but am still iPadding instead.
My favourite part of today was finishing up a sock design! All that’s left to do now is to take a few glamour shots!
Today I was able to meet with my photographer and narrow down 2500 pictures to 300. All my pictures looks so great.
My husband surprising me that he is taking me to our cottage for the night!
It has been a bad day but discovering that Fall Giftables were up was a plus.
that today is wednesday and wednesday is my favorite day of the week!! 🙂 also the bus wasn’t as crowded today.. that’s always a happy thing!! 🙂