HRYC

Now that the yarn is on the shelves, my attention has moved to patterns. The first that i've jumped at getting is those from Alana of the Never Not Knitting podcast.

They are presented so beautifully, and the patterns themselves are simply gorgeous. Hopefully I'll have them instore by the 3rd of March.

Are there any great pattern designers out there whose patterns I should stock? Let me know!

Click the image to get through to the Never Not Knitting site

Besides donating 20% of all Knitsch Sock to Christchurch earthquake relief, here are some other ideas - what is needed, primarily, is money.

Donate at Oxfam NZ - Red Cross NZ is overloaded so Oxfam is channelling donations through their website

Donate blood (if you are in NZ) - sadly I can't do this thanks to living in the UK for a year in the mad cow black out period. Severely frustrating!

Donate to accounts set up by the banks:
ASB - 12-3205-0146808-00
ANZ - 01-1839-0188939-00
National Bank - 06-0869-0548507-00
Westpac - 03-0207-0617331-00

Vodafone users can donate to the Red Alert Canterbury Earthquake Appeal by texting Quake to 333 to make a $3 donation, or by texting Quake to 555 to make a $5 donation. A universal donation text number is currently being set up.

Donate via the Salvation Army website

Trademe has also set up an excellent resource for contacts, connecting people with services and supplies.

Again, my heart goes out completely and fully to the people of Christchurch, and anyone who knows someone that is missing. xxx

Well, in two hours we will be - hooray!

Eftpos isn't quite sorted, however there is an atm right next door, or with a cash deposit I can arrange a paypal invoice or deposit slip for direct debit.

Welcome!

Wellington feels extremely far from Christchurch right now.

After a wonderful shop opening, i'm just catching up on the images connected to the news of the Christchurch earthquake, and I just feel ill.

Margaret and David Stove are ok, if shaken and without precious possessions.

As some small gesture, although it does seem very small - 20% of all Knitsch Sock sales online and instore until 1 March will go to the charity deemed to be doing the best work with people.

Kia kaha, Christchurch - all my love goes to you.

Guess the colour palette!