Vickie Howell the Hottest Chick with Sticks

About a month ago, my mom told me about this group of craft shows on HGTV every morning, one of which included Knitty Gritty hosted by Vickie Howell. I have tivo'd every episode and watch them giddily to learn new knitting techniques and tips. I can't read a pattern, but I would go head first into trying to do a cable having watched it demonstrated on the show.

Through a hottsie in Knit Club, I recently learned that Vickie Howell was going to be at a yarn shop not far from my house last night. Even though we were having a snow storm, I ventured out anyway. You know how I'm a working stay-at-home-dog mom, starved for attention.

I expected to stay for about 30 minutes and meet DG downtown, but I was mesmerized by the glitz and glam of being in the presence of someone on tv. Very similar to the elevator incident with Seth Green. Unfortunately, instead of being the quiet girl in the corner, apparently I opted for loud giddy fan, one step away from scary-stalker-drool-on-your-yarn girl. When I finally got to talk to her, I rambled on in horror as about 100 things came out of my mouth at once.


Despite saying "like oh my gawd I am so going to read your blog every day", she graciously had her picture taken with me.

She's working with South West Trading Company to come out with her own brand of yarn that uses alternative fibers. She has named all of her colors after Rock Stars or Actors, and famous movie couples. Under her brand Love, that is made out of bamboo and silk (super soft), there is a creamy yellow color called Princess Buttercup and Wesley (after The Princess Bride). She's a total punk rock knitter. I ordered a skein of Shelby and Jackson from her Love Brand so that I can make a lacy scarf like accessory. Can you guess where Shelby and Jackson comes from? I'll tell you what. The first person to guess correctly will get a fancy accessory scarf too in the color of your choice from the Love collection.