Be a part of designer/author Chrissy Gardiner's next project.
It's your very own CSK!*
It's your very own CSK!*
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what it is
In the fall of 2009, still elated from the success of my first self-published book (Toe-Up! Patterns and Worksheets to Whip Your Sock Knitting Into Shape!), I immediately started planning my next project. While teaching at Sock Summit '09, I was beyond inspired by the incredible range and talent of the independent yarn dyers present at the event. I decided that my next book would offer a little "peek behind the curtain", detailing the creative inspiration of both dyers and my own design process.
Working on a book is a huge investment in time, effort and (in my case, since I'm my own publisher) money. Often during this time, the designer is sort of hunkered down working and knitters may not see any of the designs she's working on for months or even years. A few forward-thinking designers are starting to release their books chapter-by-chapter or pattern-by-pattern ahead of actual publication.
I was trying to think of a fun way to involve knitters in the creation of this book and let you all get your hands on the patterns without waiting for the finished product (which won't be available until the summer of 2011). My fellow author and designer, Miriam Felton, used the metaphor of "like a CSA, but for books" when describing her idea for releasing patterns ahead of the actual printed book. When I mentioned the analogy to my husband, he exclaimed "it's not a CSA, it's a CSK!" Thus, the idea for the Indie Socks CSK was born!
Visit my blog for more chatter on the subject.
In the fall of 2009, still elated from the success of my first self-published book (Toe-Up! Patterns and Worksheets to Whip Your Sock Knitting Into Shape!), I immediately started planning my next project. While teaching at Sock Summit '09, I was beyond inspired by the incredible range and talent of the independent yarn dyers present at the event. I decided that my next book would offer a little "peek behind the curtain", detailing the creative inspiration of both dyers and my own design process.
Working on a book is a huge investment in time, effort and (in my case, since I'm my own publisher) money. Often during this time, the designer is sort of hunkered down working and knitters may not see any of the designs she's working on for months or even years. A few forward-thinking designers are starting to release their books chapter-by-chapter or pattern-by-pattern ahead of actual publication.
I was trying to think of a fun way to involve knitters in the creation of this book and let you all get your hands on the patterns without waiting for the finished product (which won't be available until the summer of 2011). My fellow author and designer, Miriam Felton, used the metaphor of "like a CSA, but for books" when describing her idea for releasing patterns ahead of the actual printed book. When I mentioned the analogy to my husband, he exclaimed "it's not a CSA, it's a CSK!" Thus, the idea for the Indie Socks CSK was born!
Visit my blog for more chatter on the subject.
how it works
Memberships in the Indie Socks CSK cost $55 for US/APO members and $65 for international members. They will come with the following benefits:
Memberships in the Indie Socks CSK cost $55 for US/APO members and $65 for international members. They will come with the following benefits:
- One pdf pattern from the upcoming book*, delivered each month from August 2010 to July 2011 - these patterns will only be available to CSK members until after the book is published
- One autographed copy of the book, hot off the presses in July or August 2011 (actual release date will be determined in early 2011)
- One electronic pdf copy of the book to be used on your laptop, iPad or Kindle, delivered to your Ravelry library if so desired
- Private group for discussion of patterns, knit-alongs and chats with Chrissy
- Fabulous prize drawings for CSK members - win the yarns featured in the book!
- Possibly a few more things we haven't thought of yet!
- The first 150 members to sign up will receive an exclusive Indie Socks goodie bag filled with swag from our fabulous featured dyers along with exclusive stitch markers from Plover Designs! As of 7/1, all goodie bags have been spoken for, but you can still join us for loads of fun and lots of chances to win fabulous prizes!!!
our dyers
We've got more than two dozen fabulous dyers lined up for this project, including the following:
We've got more than two dozen fabulous dyers lined up for this project, including the following:
- Serendipitous Ewe - our August featured dyer!
- Abstract Fiber - our September featured dyer!
- Black Bunny Fibers
- Lavender Sheep
- Lorna's Laces
- Stitch Jones
- Sanguine Gryphon
- The Sweet Sheep
- Creatively Dyed
- Mountain Colors
- Schaefer Yarns
- Knitted Wit
- Craft's Meow
- Pico Accuardi Dyeworks
- Curious Creek
- Elemental Affects
- Unique Sheep
sign up now!
Click on the Buy Now button to purchase your membership. If your e-mail address is different from your PayPal address, please enter the e-mail address you'd like used for your patterns and private group invitation in the comments field.
We've been having huge issues with our welcome e-mails and group invites getting caught in spam folders. When you sign up for the CSK, please be sure to add cgardiner@gardineryarnworks.com and info@sydwillowpress.com to your safe contacts list to ensure that you get our e-mails.
If you have any questions before or after signing up for the CSK, please e-mail me at info@sydwillowpress.com.
FAQ
Will the book only have 12 patterns?
Nope! There will be a minimum of 12 pre-released patterns in the CSK. The book will have 24-26 patterns when it's all done.
Will we get yarn with the CSK?
Unfortunately, there won't be any yarn, apart from prize drawings and possibly goodie bag sample skeins. CSK members may get discounts on featured yarns (we're still working on the details with the dyers), but this is NOT a yarn club. We will definitely tell you how to get your hands on the featured yarns, however!
Your first book was about toe-up socks. Will the sock patterns all be toe-up?
Absolutely not! The balance will most likely be slightly in favor of top-down socks, but at least 50/50. Some patterns might even go both ways!
What's the deadline to sign up?
You can sign up at any time. If you sign up after August, you'll get all the previously released patterns when you sign up in addition to receiving the rest of the club benefits. You'll only be eligible for prize drawings once you sign up, so the sooner you sign up, the more likely it is that you'll get free stuff!
I don't use PayPal - are there other payment options?
Sure thing! I'm happy to take checks by mail. E-mail me when you send the check (our mailing address is PO Box 13607, Portland OR 97213 - make the check out to Chrissy Gardiner or Gardiner Yarn Works) and I'll hold your spot until your check clears or for 2 weeks from your e-mail.
I signed up for the CSK and then didn't hear anything. Should I be worried?
If it has been less than 24 hours, don't worry. I try to send welcome e-mails at least once a day but with kids home for the summer, it doesn't always happen right away. If it has been a few days, then please contact me. With spam filters the way they are these days, there's always a chance my welcome e-mail got lost in your spam folder (or blocked before it even got anywhere near your e-mail). If you got a PayPal confirmation, you can be 99% confident I did, too, and your spot is being held for you. If you e-mail a couple times without a reply, please give me a call at (503) 281-6113 or PM me on Ravelry (chrissyg). I love technology, but it isn't always 100% and I'd hate for you to think I was ignoring you!
Got questions? Send them in!
If you'd like a little more information about the author before you send in your hard-earned money, please visit the Gardiner Yarn Works website or Chrissy's Ravelry page. Thanks so much for your support of independent knitting publishers and designers!
Click on the Buy Now button to purchase your membership. If your e-mail address is different from your PayPal address, please enter the e-mail address you'd like used for your patterns and private group invitation in the comments field.
We've been having huge issues with our welcome e-mails and group invites getting caught in spam folders. When you sign up for the CSK, please be sure to add cgardiner@gardineryarnworks.com and info@sydwillowpress.com to your safe contacts list to ensure that you get our e-mails.
If you have any questions before or after signing up for the CSK, please e-mail me at info@sydwillowpress.com.
FAQ
Will the book only have 12 patterns?
Nope! There will be a minimum of 12 pre-released patterns in the CSK. The book will have 24-26 patterns when it's all done.
Will we get yarn with the CSK?
Unfortunately, there won't be any yarn, apart from prize drawings and possibly goodie bag sample skeins. CSK members may get discounts on featured yarns (we're still working on the details with the dyers), but this is NOT a yarn club. We will definitely tell you how to get your hands on the featured yarns, however!
Your first book was about toe-up socks. Will the sock patterns all be toe-up?
Absolutely not! The balance will most likely be slightly in favor of top-down socks, but at least 50/50. Some patterns might even go both ways!
What's the deadline to sign up?
You can sign up at any time. If you sign up after August, you'll get all the previously released patterns when you sign up in addition to receiving the rest of the club benefits. You'll only be eligible for prize drawings once you sign up, so the sooner you sign up, the more likely it is that you'll get free stuff!
I don't use PayPal - are there other payment options?
Sure thing! I'm happy to take checks by mail. E-mail me when you send the check (our mailing address is PO Box 13607, Portland OR 97213 - make the check out to Chrissy Gardiner or Gardiner Yarn Works) and I'll hold your spot until your check clears or for 2 weeks from your e-mail.
I signed up for the CSK and then didn't hear anything. Should I be worried?
If it has been less than 24 hours, don't worry. I try to send welcome e-mails at least once a day but with kids home for the summer, it doesn't always happen right away. If it has been a few days, then please contact me. With spam filters the way they are these days, there's always a chance my welcome e-mail got lost in your spam folder (or blocked before it even got anywhere near your e-mail). If you got a PayPal confirmation, you can be 99% confident I did, too, and your spot is being held for you. If you e-mail a couple times without a reply, please give me a call at (503) 281-6113 or PM me on Ravelry (chrissyg). I love technology, but it isn't always 100% and I'd hate for you to think I was ignoring you!
Got questions? Send them in!
If you'd like a little more information about the author before you send in your hard-earned money, please visit the Gardiner Yarn Works website or Chrissy's Ravelry page. Thanks so much for your support of independent knitting publishers and designers!
