Announcement - Focus on Hourglass and More

Probably one of the fastest fitted crochet jackets you can make! Jennifer Hansen designed the Hourglass Jacket to enhance the female silhouette, this crochet broomstick jacket works up in a “Jiffy” because the technique is inherently fast. Worked top-down, this jacket is crocheted in one piece with no seaming required. Options for two sleeve lengths are provided: short or mid-length.

	Planet Purl - Terra Knit A Long Planet Purl is hosting a live knit-along of the gorgeous Terra Wrap Organica. Knit-along participants will have free online access to a dedicated forum and live chat room for this knitting group. Post photos of your progress, questions and comments in the forum. Chat online in real-time with other participants around the globe. Join designer Jennifer Hansen for this weekly live chat that will answer your questions, help with techniques and give you a sneak peek into Stitch Diva Studios latest designs. The chat will also be joined by Tracy Robinson of Tilli Tomas yarns, as well as Ann Wisniewski and Natalie Sapanaro of www.DreamweaverYarns.com.   Click for more Info Terra Knit A Long Live Chat Q&A: Tuesday evenings June 17th through July 22nd 6 p.m PST / 9 p.m. EST
	Bellocq Stocking Collection KAL A Ravelry group dedicated to the beautifully versatile lace stocking design of the incomparable Marnie MacLean. http://www.ravelry.com/groups/stitch-diva-bellocq-kal
	Hairpin Crochet Not actually a KAL, but a great place to go to ask questions, compare notes, and yes - you will see discussions about Stitch Diva Studios hairpin lace patterns. http://www.ravelry.com/groups/hairpin-crochet
	Goddess???  The Sexy Knitter's Club is currently taking nominations on their next knitalong design.  One of the nominated designs is Goddess.  Although there is some juicy griping on the blog about our choice of models, there are some great links to "real people" who look great in Goddess: Real Person 1 Real Person 2 Real Person 3 Take a look, and if you've been eyeing this design, nominate and vote for Goddess on the next SKC KAL!
	In addition to the K/CALs listed above, a new fan group has been established on Ravelry and we are really excited about it!  Stitch Diva Fans: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/stitch-diva-fans There are threads in the group for the following designs: Giselle Sahara Lotus Hourglass Jacket

Customer Gallery

Check out the cool stuff people are making with our patterns and how they have made these patterns their own. 

Also check us out on Flickr!  We've added a new group called "Stitch Diva Studios Projects" - please join the group and share what you've done if you are a Flickr Member.

		Hourglass Jacket
	Crocheter:  Starr Model:  Self Yarn Used:  Lion Brand Micro Spun in Ebony Variations:  Kept collar lower prifile. Location:  USA
		Cecilia Chemise
	Crocheter:  Sarah Crittenden Model:  Self Yarn Used:  A light worsted superfine alpaca in natural taupe from Lavish Variations:  None Location:  USA

		Essential Crochet Hats
	Crocheter:  Kathryn Model:  Cali Yarn Used:  Worseted Weight Yarn Variations:  Sized for a toddler or young child: I used an H/5.00 mm hook and skipped the ribbon Location:  California - USA

		Butterfly Wrap
	Crocheter:  Jenna Model:  Self Yarn Used:  Bernat Cool Crochet, ArtYarns Silk Ribbon for the ties. Variations:  Made it a few rows shorter. Continued the pattern stitch to the sleeve end and finished with single crochets and picots. Skipped picots around the front. Location:  Massachusetts, USA   "I really do love the resulting sweater and was quite proud of myself for finishing it in a month (especially since this is the first sweater I've ever crocheted!)." Read about her experience with the pattern at her blog
		Butterfly Wrap
	Crocheter:  Kristin Model:  Self Yarn Used:  The yarn Kristin handspun from a 70% Merino / 30% Tussah Silk blend from Ashland Bay Variations:  Dropped the waist (made the upper body longer) Location:  USA       "I recently completed the butterfly wrap pattern, and am absolutely in love with the results!!"
		Stashbuter Blanket
	Crocheter:  Holly Model:  N/A Yarn Used:  Bulky yarn Variations:  None Location:  California, USA     "Thanks again for such an great description of Tunisian crochet in the pattern, and of course for a great pattern!"

		Floral Mini Poncho
	Crocheter:  Andrea Model:  Self Yarn Used:  A shimmery olive-green ribbon yarn from Italy Variations:  None Location:  USA   "I enjoyed making it and I wear it all the time! Love Stitch Diva Patterns!!!"

Buzz on Our New Video Tutorials

People like us...  they really like us!  Or at least they are able to deal with Jennifer Hansen's slightly insane video persona.

We've gotten great feedback on Jennifer Hansen's tutorials - especially our Broomstick Tutorials for our Hourglass Jacket. The best part about our tutorials is that they are immediately available online and they are absolutely free. Read what people have written:

• "Amazing video tutorials. Thank you so much for making it so easy. I love your neat trick of pulling the stitches free of the needle, it makes it soooo much easier to work with them. I also like your first row treatment." - Felden1

• "I really loved your broomstick lace video tutorial. I am definitely a visual learner, and it was so easy for me to pick up watching that tutorial." - Michelle Allen

• "I've just watched your broomstick lace videos, I love the hourglass sweater and I am thrilled to try it. Hooray for you!  Thanks! - Pamela

• "You have a terrific narrative style - thanks for the videos!" - Knitting Tango

   

  "Just wanted to tell you I LOVE the video tutorials... Your videos are amazing at teaching me new tricks and techniques that I haven't seen before. Thanks so much! And keep it up!" - Chelsea Lee-Keen

   

  Check out our tutorials at the links below:

  Part 1: Introduction to Broomstick Lace	Part 2: Introduction to Broomstick Lace	Working in the Round with Broomstick Lace
  Shaping Part 1: Broomstick Lace Decreasing	Shaping Part 2: Broomstick Increasing	Suspended Bind Off for Knitting
  Knitting in the Round Part 1: Double Pointed Needles	Knitting in the Round Part 2: Two Circular Needles	Knitting in the Round Part 3: Magic Loop

Just for Fun:  Knit this!

Check out this recent post from engadget.com: it's the body-laptop interface! Totally inconspicuous, it's the perfect accessory for privacy, warmth and concentration in public spaces...NOT!

Check out the whole line of hand-knitted custom wrappers for personal electronic devices at Sternlab.