As most of you know or have figured out, I am a HUGE NERD. Put a data set in front of me and I can’t help but analyze it… This isn’t terribly scientific, but it is hella interesting.

The take home message is that the average person appears to underestimate how many gumballs fit in a knee high boot. Whether this is the result of overestimating the size of gumballs or underestimating the size of boots my data don’t allow me to speculate upon. Further research is necessary. If only I knew some social scientists.

In any event: congrats, Lesley!

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While only available in 3 sizes right now (Women’s US 7, 8 and 9) these peek-a-boots are rocking our world. To celebrate their arrival, we’re giving a pair away! All you have to do is come on in to Twisted (so sorry, non-local Twisted fans, but this contest is only for folks who can come to the shop), take a good, hard look at the boot to the right…

And guess how many gumballs it contains. CONTEST ENDS TONIGHT AT 8pm!

Even if you don’t win, the boots are available for purchase, AND they’re 10% off until the contest is over! Regularly $60, through tonight at 8pm just $54.

Fine Print: You must submit your guess at the bricks-and-mortar shop; no emailed or phoned-in guesses. One guess per person, please. Winner chooses one pair of Viewz rainboots, in Women’s size US 7, 8 or 9. Winner also must take gumballs. Heehee. Contest runs from 9am 4/23/12 until 8pm 4/29/12. Winner must pick up boots at Twisted, or cover shipping charges.

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They’re called peekaboots, and are only available in 3 sizes right now: Women’s US 7, 8 and 9. To celebrate the arrival of these great boots, we’re giving a pair away! All you have to do is come on in to Twisted (so sorry, non-local Twisted fans, but this contest is only for folks who can come to the shop), take a good, hard look at the boot to the right…

And guess how many gumballs it contains. Yay!!

Even if you don’t win, the boots are available for purchase, AND they’re 10% off until the contest is over!

Fine Print: You must submit your guess at the bricks-and-mortar shop; no emailed or phoned-in guesses. One guess per person, please. Winner chooses one pair of Viewz rainboots, in Women’s size US 7, 8 or 9. Winner also must take gumballs. Heehee. Contest runs from 9am 4/23/12 until 8pm 4/29/12. Winner must pick up boots at Twisted, or cover shipping charges.

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She was among 287 (!) people to visit all 19 shops and submit a completed passport. Wow!

Runners up will be drawn later today from other folks who submitted completed passports. Check out these winners at the Rose City Yarn Crawl website.

Jill H. – Twisted’s Rose City Yarn Crawl basket!

Check out the full list of all the 19 shop’s winners at the Rose City Yarn Crawl website.


In addition, Twisted had 5 extra raffle prizes – one donated by each of our amazing trunk show vendors. The winners of these are:

Kelsey Y. – wins a Star Athena pattern pack

Emily B. – wins a Blue Moon Fiber Arts chicken slipper kit

Congrats to all!

RCYC post-crawl survey!

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Thanks to everyone who played and shared their memories of Budapest. A gorgeous place – though it was almost 100 degrees while we were there. Whew. Quite a thing for a gal used to Portland!

Now let’s play some more Where in the World is Emilyshmemily!!!!

Here are the rules (note slightly different from last week!):

• If we’re friends and you actually straight up know where I am, sit on your hands and give someone else a chance.


• The prizes are pretty rad (I think). A crafty souvenir from this place AND a copy of the pattern in question. I’ll even pay for slow as molasses shipping if you live in the US or Canada. (When I get back to the States!)
• First person to post on this blog post with the correct answers to all of the questions below wins the prize!

Name the city I’m in, the *specific* monument and *specific* spot/title of this part of it that I’m at, and what is wrong with my BSJ in the photos below!

I had to tear out quite a bit of my BSJ… Can you spot the reason why? (Just saying I don’t pay enough attention doesn’t count!) Even if you haven’t worked this pattern you could be able to see why. I don’t need a specific line number – just the basic description is fine. Note that you can click on the pics to see a bigger version.

I’ll be back next week with another photo and another chance to win something cool.

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Courtney and Ann were both super close, too, though, so I’m going to send them some free Twisted patterns, cuz it was a pretty hard quiz. To the winners – please email me (emily at twistedpdx dot com) so we can get you your prizes!

Now let’s play some more Where in the World is Emilyshmemily!!!!

Here are the rules (note slightly different from last week!):

• If we’re friends and you actually straight up know where I am, sit on your hands and give someone else a chance.


• Also, since I’m leaving soon for somewhere else, I won’t be back to moderate for about a week. So keep guessing until then!
• The prizes are pretty rad (I think). A crafty souvenir from this place AND a copy of the pattern in question. I’ll even pay for slow as molasses shipping if you live in the US or Canada.
• First person to post on this blog post with the correct answers to both of the questions below wins the prize!

Name the city and knitting pattern in the photos below!

Both photos show the same city. Note that you can click on the pics to see a bigger version.

I’ll be back next week with another photo and another chance to win something cool.

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Well, it’s time to play Where in the World is Emilyshmemily!!!!

Here are the rules:

• If we’re friends and you actually straight up know where I am, sit on your hands and give someone else a chance.


• Also, since I’m leaving tomorrow for somewhere else, I won’t be back to moderate for about a week. So keep guessing until then!
• The prizes are pretty rad (I think). A really neat, crafty souvenir from this place AND a unit of the yarn in question. I’ll even pay for slow as molasses shipping if you live in the US or Canada.
• First person to post on this blog post with the answers to all three of the questions below wins the prize!

Name the city, monument, and yarn in the photo below!

I’ll be back next week with another photo and another chance to win something cool.

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How did we arrive at the 4 final names? We asked for submissions a few weeks ago, the Twistedistas voted on their favorites, we listed the top 4, and here we are. Now, the final decision is up to you all!

The contributor of the winning name will receive a Lantern Moon crocheted cake key chain to celebrate with as well as a copy of the ‘Feathers‘ pattern by Chris de Longpre (Knitting at Knoon Designs) to knit up your very own Booby.

The poll will close Sunday night, so get to voting!

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So now we have a BFB as our BFF we really need to give him a name! And that’s where you come in, dear members of our community, we need your help. Send your name idea to info@twistedpdx.com, with the subject BOOBY!!! and the contributor of the winning name will receive a Lantern Moon crocheted cake key chain to celebrate with as well as a copy of the ‘Feathers‘ pattern by Chris de Longpre (Knitting at Knoon Designs) to knit up your very own Booby. Or flamingo, or peacock, or the whole flock! You have between now (April 11th) and close of business (8pm PT) Friday, April 29th to submit as many times as you wish, so come on in, get acquainted with our (woolly) feathered friend and let the names start flowing!

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There are fabulous prizes, for both the designer AND the yarn shops!

Entries must be submitted by July 1, 2011.

Winners will be announced and prizes awarded at Stitches East 2011.

There are 4 categories:

1. Wow me with Yarn – Feel free to use an existing pattern and color outside the lines. Make it your own, but feel liberated from the need to write a formal pattern and instructions. You can even create your own unique unrepeatable design. This is the category for anyone who wants to knit but feels intimidated by the need to document their work with a formal pattern.

2. Original Design – Write your own pattern, design your unique shawl. In this category we are looking for designs with patterns. This is the place to share your creative nature with many others, allowing them to duplicate your shawl and share the shawl love with countless others.

3. Fresh Eyes – Artisans 14 years and younger. Welcome to the next generation of knitters, crocheters, weavers, give us a glimpse of the future. Your designs can be original with a pattern, or utilize an existing pattern as a base.

4. Professional – If you are paid to knit, crochet, weave etc, teach classes in these skills, or sell yarn, you are a professional for the purposes of this contest. This is your category and your skills and creativity are eagerly anticipated. Your designs can be original with a pattern, or utilize an existing pattern as a base.

So what are you waiting for? Start designing!!

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