Come Sneak a Peek at the Latest SpaceMonster Parcel!

13DecApril 14, 2015 By Stephanie

Warning: If you’re a SpaceMonster who hasn’t received the latest parcel and you don’t want your surprise ruined, look away now!

…Ok, it’s just us now? The coast is clear? I have been dying to share the latest SpaceMonster goodies with you and I don’t think I can wait a moment longer. Here, come take a look…

First, there’s the yarn. It’s been bitterly cold here lately, so I chose Capella — the softest, warmest, most comforting yarn in the SpaceCadet fleet. Its single-ply smooshiness is perfect for these fierce winter nights. And onto I laid all the colours that make me feel cosy and comforted: a vibrant pink that descends into maroon, a touch of midnight blue, and deep eggplant. I wanted everything about this yarn to create a safe haven from the bitter wind and cruel cold outside.

Do you like it? I’m imagining it made into very soft mitts to protect your hands from winter’s chill. Or, my absolute favourite for single-ply yarns: a simple, conical, pointed hat. I love pointed hats — so jolly!

Now, because this is the third parcel in the current series, its time for the SpaceMonsters’ gift and, boy, do we have a cracker! Ever since my assistant Amy gave me one as a gift, I have been a big fan of Amanda Pawley’s hand-thrown yarn bowls, so for this parcel, I asked Amanda if she could create something special just for the SpaceMonsters. Here’s a little peek…

And here’s another…

And here’s the full set…

Aren’t they fabulous?!? Can you see why I COULDN’T WAIT to share them with you?!? And now that they are arriving in the SpaceMonsters’ mailboxes, we are getting the most wonderful emails, full of squeals and delight. It’s so exciting! …Y’know, I think I kinda know how it feels to be Father Christmas right about now.

The SpaceMonster Mega Yarn Club is open right now for new subscriptions, starting with the February parcel, but it closes in just a few days. It’s a fabulous club for people who love to work with worsted and bulky yarns, and are ready for a hand-dyed adventure!

And if you’re stuck for holiday gift ideas, a SpaceMonsters subscription is a pretty fab solution for the knitter or crocheter on your list. Make sure we know it’s a gift and we’ll even send them a nice email at Christmas to let them know they’re in the Club!

(Or listen, if you know someone who always buys you the wrong gift? Yeah… Maybe forward this little hint onto them — everyone needs a little help now and again.)

Ready to join the SpaceMonsters? The SpaceMonsters Club is now closed for subscriptions and will reopen in June 2014. Want to be the first to know when it does? Click here and join the mailing list!

6 months: $99 12 months: $194

Very Important: if you are giving this as a gift, please remember to include the recipient’s postal and email addresses in the notes when you check out. We gotta have that to send the recipient their parcels!

Six month subscriptions include 3 parcels; twelve month subscriptions include 6 parcels. Parcels will be sent out at the beginning of February, April, June, August, October, and December. Shipping within the United States is included in the price; extra charges apply for shipping outside the US. The first parcel for new subscriptions is the Feb 2014 parcel (please note: it is not the parcel detailed above — that is the last parcel for members of the previous subscription series). Normal subscription openings/renewals will be available in June and December of each year. Because of the nature of the club set-up, we can accept returns or exchanges of club shipments for faulty yarns only. By joining the club, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

Any other questions? Ask us! info (at) spacecadetcreations (dot) com

Take a Look: The Latest Yarn Alliance Parcel

13SepApril 14, 2015 By Stephanie

I have so much fun dyeing for the clubs that, every time I send out the parcels, I’m always itching to give you guys a sneak peek. And I think most of the current Yarn Alliance members will have received their September parcels by now, so it’s safe to share some photos.

But if you’re in the Yarn Alliance and haven’t received your parcel yet, look away now if you don’t want spoilers!

Ok, here we go… Now, normally the process of dyeing club yarns starts with the inspiration for the colourway. But this time, it came about completely differently — this time, it all started with the gift.

The Capsule (the latest addition to the KnowKnits range) was making a big splash at TNNA (read Knitty’s review of it here) and I was immediately smitten. I loved its mix of practical functionality with funky fabric and bold stitching. And I knew straight away that I wanted to create a a special SpaceCadet Capsule just for the members of the Yarn Alliance.

To my delight, Jennifer Lippman-Bruno, the owner of KnowKnits, was as excited at the possibility as I was! We discussed colours and materials, and how to personalize the custom Capsule with SpaceCadet. Finally, we decided on on a clean black and white exterior, with a pop of bright turquoise for the interior, and that feisty orange KnowKnits tag on the side.

And here’s the thing… Once those sweet little Capsules arrived, I realised I wanted to use those same colours for the yarn as well. I mixed the dyes and tested the yarn… Ker-pow! The perfect mix of bold and exciting colour!

I can’t wait to see what the members of the Yarn Alliance make with it!

The Yarn Alliance will close to new subscriptions and renewals on Mon Sept 16, and there are just a few spaces left. If you’ve been considering joining, now is the time to grab your spot! Click here to get all the details.

This is the Way Every Work Day Should Be

06SepApril 14, 2015 By Stephanie

We are leaving shortly for a weekend of shows (details below) but before I leave, I just wanted to share this with you. This week, we packed up the September Yarn Alliance parcels on what had to be one of the most beautiful days of the year. The temperature was so mild and the breeze was deliciously fresh so, instead of hiding away inside, we set everything up on the porch.

First, we built a wall of boxes at one end.

Then, we began filling them with delicious SpaceCadet Yarn Alliance yarn. This colourway is a real eye-popper — I can’t wait to hear what the members think! (The image, of course, is black and white — can’t give away the surprise)

And working there on the porch, in the dappled light and cool shade of the trees, it had to be one of the most pleasant work environments I’ve ever experienced. Oh, for every day to be like that day!

Dying to know what that colourway will look like? Only the club members will find out! But the InterStellar Yarn Alliance is open for subscriptions right now, from Sept 1 to 16. It’s a fabulous club with gorgeous yarns and lovely little gifts. We’d love to have you aboard!

We’re doing two shows this weekend. If you’re in the Central PA or Baltimore area, please come and see us. You get the yarn in person, and we’d love to meet you!

Knitters Day Out
Sept 6 & 7
Central Pennsylvania College, Harrisburg PA

PLY Party (Peace, Love, Yarn)
Sept 8
at Lovelyarns
3610 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21211

Plus, I’m bringing all the new stuff I’ve been experimenting with lately, including a whole bunch of Ombre Kits, Mini-Skein Kits, those fab little Zoom Looms, and some gorgeous new colourways… including this one called Firewalker.

You’ll have to be fast to grab it. Hope to see you there!

Seven Weeks Later…

30AugApril 14, 2015 By Stephanie

I’ve just gotta share this with you because, this week, we have been doing the happy dance — a lot. As you may recall, we had a slight disaster midway through the summer when a big (biiiiiiiiigggg) storm rolled in and dumped approximately 25 feet of water in 15 minutes (or maybe a little less) which completely overwhelmed our drain and so the water surged in under the door instead and partially flooded our family room. If you never saw it, all the sorry details are here.

Fortunately, the damage didn’t reach the levels of a lot of lower lying areas around us, and I was able to get most of our stuff up and away from danger, but the carpet was a complete (uninsured!) write-off. And the asbestos flooring we discovered underneath it meant that the room was wholly unusable until the carpet could be replaced.

That was seven weeks ago. Seven weeks ago. And it’s taken this long to get the room dry, the carpet ordered, and the installation booked. But on Wednesday….

…on Wednesday, THEY INSTALLED OUR NEW CARPET!!!!!!! Wooooot!!!! I know it’s only our family room we were missing but, somehow, it feels like we have our whole house back again. Things that have spent the last seven months in the wrong place are finally able to go back to where they belong. And we are able to sit in the family room again of an evening, have a cup of tea, and discuss the day just like we used to do. I know we could do that anywhere in the house, but somehow it feels so much more right now.

And all I want to do, every time I see that lovely expanse of fresh, new, clean, lovely carpet is to cheer. Hoooooooray!!!!

Speaking of cheering, here’s something to make some noise about. If you’ve been waiting for the InterStellar Yarn Alliance to reopen for subscriptions, your wait is almost over. The SpaceCadet’s premier yarn club opens this Sunday Sept 1 (actually, midnight on Saturday) until Sept 16. Spaces always go really quickly, so be ready.

And for those of you who’ve clicked here and got yourselves on the Yarn Alliance mailing list, I may just open up subscriptions a wee bit early for you. …Such are the perks of reading all the way to the bottom(!).

The Yarn Alliance is Open for Subscriptions!

08MarSeptember 4, 2015 By Stephanie

Ok, you know what I’m about to say and I am just sooooo excited it’s here at last! So many of you have been emailing me and sending me messages about it, that I can’t wait to say…

The InterStellar Yarn Alliance is open for subscriptions!!!

The Yarn Alliance is the SpaceCadet’s fantastic yarn club, and Spring subscriptions are available from March 8 to March 24 only.

And why am I so excited? Because, probably more than anything else I do in this job, I love creating the yarn and coming up with the gifts for this club. This is my chance to really connect with you guys, to get to know you in the forum and through your projects. And when I dye the exclusive club colourways and come up with those fabulous SpaceCadet gifts, I’m doing it all with real people — with you guys! — in my mind.

Members of the InterStellar Yarn Alliance receive fabulous parcels delivered to their door every other month, containing:

SpaceCadet^® Creations yarn (fingering weight) in an exclusive Yarn Alliance colourway (guaranteed not to be offered on the SpaceCadet^® website for at least 6 months)
A great Yarn Alliance gift tucked into every parcel!
The SpaceCadet’s Log exploring the inspiration for each colourway.
The InterStellar Yarn Alliance newsletter with periodic special offers exclusively for members.
A 15% off coupon every six months

A 6 month subscription (3 parcels) is $135
and a 12 month subscription (6 parcels) is $249.

Ready to join the fun? Spring subscriptions close in two weeks and spaces are limited so grab yours quick!

Six month subscriptions include 3 parcels; twelve month subscriptions include 6 parcels. Parcels will be sent out in early January, March, May, July, September, and November. Subscription openings will be available in March and September. Shipping within the United States is included in the price; extra charges apply for shipping outside the US..
Normal subscription openings for the InterStellar Yarn Alliance are two weeks only in March and September of each year.
Got questions? We’re happy to help! info(at)spacecadetcreations(dot)com

The InterStellar Yarn Alliance will Open on…

05MarSeptember 4, 2015 By Stephanie

In all the rush of last week, I totally forgot to make an announcement that a lot of you have told me you’re waiting for…

So I’m just slipping in this quick mid-week reminder for you. This is one seriously fun club — gorgeous yarns and fabulous gifts — and spaces go fast. All the details are here, and subscriptions are open from March 8 only until March 24.

So quick! Go mark it on your calendar so you can grab your space on Friday!

6 months: $99 12 months: $194

The Yarn Alliance is the SpaceCadet’s fantastic yarn club, and Spring subscriptions are available from March 8 to March 24 only.

A 6 month subscription (3 parcels) is $135 and a 12 month subscription (6 parcels) is $249.

Ready to join the fun? Spring subscriptions close in two weeks and spaces are limited so grab yours quick!

A 6 month subscription (3 parcels) is $135
and a 12 month subscription (6 parcels) is $249.