TKGA's Knit and Crochet Show 2014

Finished my first gig at a national conference.  Many thanks to The Knitting Guild Association for having me and to a fabulous group of craftepreneurs!  

Cable Ribbed Hat for All Sizes

This hat is worked - from the bottom edge, up to the crown - on circular needles, switching to double-pointed needles when necessary. The entire piece can be worked on the DPNs if desired. With five different size options ranging from newborn to adult, the pattern will suit all ages. 

Enjoy knitting this hat for every special person in your life!
Pattern available here in my Etsy shop.

Join in-the-round for Circular Knitting

Autumn Leaves Cardigan

How to Market Your Knitting or Crochet Business

Join me at The Knit and Crochet Show in Manchester, NH on Friday, July 25

Learn the basics to promoting your knitting business. In this crash course, we'll discuss a multifaceted approach to increasing your business’ position in the marketplace. Topics will include public relations, social media, community involvement, website presence, photography, direct mail, email marketing and more. If you strive to increase your sales, please join us for this very special session.

Join me in Manchester, New Hampshire

I am thrilled and honored to share this news:  I will be teaching at The Knitting Guild Association's national conference  in Manchester, New Hampshire in July!

On Thursday, July 24th, I will hold a full-day workshop on The BABE Sweater, a one-piece, cabled baby sweater.  My design for the sweater is inspired by my knit swimsuit that was featured in the 2013 issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit magazine. The suit was worn by the world's hottest supermodel Kate Upton, hence the name for the baby sweater - the BABE sweater.  The BABE Sweater knitting pattern will be available for purchase after the workshop.  If you'd like to receive notification when it's available, please email me today, and I'll gladly add you to the list.  katieopreston@gmail.com

On Friday, July 25, I will hold a lecture titled How to Market your Knitting or Crochet Business.

Perfect Pom Pom Baby Hat

The Perfect Pom Pom Baby Hat knitting pattern
for sizes Newborn, 3-6 months and 6-12 months.

This PDF knitting pattern is available here in my Etsy shop or search KatePrestonHandknits (no spaces) on Etsy.com   Includes my pom pom making tutorial.

Use coupon code HELLO for a discount!
(Made with love for my little boy Charlie. Here he is wearing the 6-12 months size.  xo)

POM POM-obsessed

I'm so in love with the Clover Pom Pom Maker, and lately, I find myself sticking a pom pom on everything I can.  Enjoy making your own!  And remember, the more you wrap your yarn, the fluffier your pom will be.

The PDF knitting pattern is available here in my Etsy.com shop.  Use coupon code HELLO for a discount!  

Sizes Newborn, 3-6 months, and 6-12 months.  

(Made with love for my little boy Charlie. Here he is wearing the 6-12 months size.  xo)


This post was featured by CRAFTgawker on January 22, 2014.