Summer 2009 Issue is Live!
It’s a very exciting day for me today! The 4th issue of Popknits is live! I wanted to make sure that there was a little something for everyone in this issue. Summer knitting is always a bit tricky because who wants to handle wool when it’s hot and humid outside? Well, hopefully the choices here will keep you busy until cooler weather arrives.
View Issue #04: Summer 2009 Now!
Posted by gleek on 06/03 at 03:41 PM in Issue #04: Summer 2009
Issue #04: Summer 2009 Preview Is Live!
Hi everyone!
We have a very short while before the summer issue is live! In the meantime, the preview is up and online for you to peruse. Hopefully, this is just what you need on a Friday 
View the Summer 2009 Preview Now!
Posted by gleek on 05/29 at 10:04 AM in General News
Day’s Eye Hat Correction
Hello everyone,
Apologies are necessary as it seems that the Day’s Eye Hat chart had an error in it. If you are knitting the hat or thinking about knitting, please download the new chart. Thank you!
Posted by gleek on 05/07 at 11:35 PM in
Updated Privacy Policy
I have updated the Popknits privacy policy and it can be viewed in the Info section at any time. It’s fairly straight-forward and quick. Please feel free to contact Popknits if you have any questions.
Posted by gleek on 04/07 at 05:40 PM in
Submissions for Summer Issue Close Tomorrow & Summer Issue Ad Sale!
Submissions for Issue #04: Summer 2009 Closing Tomorrow!
Design and article submissions for the summer issue will be closed by midnight EDT on April 1. I’ve already had a few submissions come through the door, and I can’t wait to see what else you all have for me.
See Popknits’ Submission Guidelines
Advertising Rate Changes
I’ve decided to change the rates for article and pattern pages to make advertising in those sections more small-business friendly. Spring and summer rates will be less expensive, seeing as those are the down times for knitting in the Northern Hemisphere, but even the fall and winter rates are affordable at $80/slot.
Summer Issue Sale! Buy a slot on the Individual Pattern or Article page for both the Summer and Fall issues for only $100 total. That’s a $30 discount! Contact us now to secure your slot.
Posted by gleek on 03/31 at 01:23 PM in General News
Server and Flickr Issues Resolved
Server issues from Wednesday, March 4 have been resolved. We had an overflow of knitters trying to access the site at once and it caused an overload. I have since cached the site and it should be up and running fine now.
Also, a very kind reader brought to my attention that the extra images on Flickr were not public! I have changed them so that you can all view them now and I have also updated the Day’s Eye Hat PDF chart link which was not working.
Sorry for the inconvenience everyone! Hopefully the rest of this issue will go smoothly.
ETA: The Greta Hat chart has been added to the pattern as well.
Posted by gleek on 03/05 at 10:12 AM in Issue #03: Spring 2009
Issue #03: Spring 2009 Is Live!
I’m very pleased to announce the launch of Issue #03: Spring 2009. There are some great warm weather items in this issue, a few hats, and a little something for those who celebrate Easter or just love Easter candy!
View Issue #03: Spring 2009 Now
Advertising for Spring Issue Now 25% Off!
Slots are still open for the Spring Issue, but will be closed on March 11, 2009. Get in now and save 25% off our regular price for this issue!
Posted by gleek on 03/04 at 04:53 PM in Issue #03: Spring 2009
Issue #03: Spring 2009 Preview Is Live!
Spring is in the air, and we have some great new patterns to celebrate it!
View the Issue #03: Spring 2009 Preview
Submissions for Summer 2009
Submissions are now open for Issue #04: Summer 2009! For our summer issue, we’re looking for men’s patterns and baby items, since these are the type most lacking on Popknits currently, but any pattern will be considered. If you have a pattern you think would be great for Popknits, please send it on. Also, feel free to submit patterns regardless of their seasonality. As temperatures climb in the Northern Hemisphere and knitting with wool becomes unbearable, don’t forget that winter is in full swing to those in the Southern Hemisphere. Popknits is season-agnostic! To find out more, check our submissions guidelines and download our submissions pack before getting your files together.
Submissions for Summer 2009 close on April 1, 2009.
Popknits Submissions Guidelines
Advertising Slots Are Now Open
Slots are now open for the Spring Issue especially on the patterns pages. This is a great slot for getting views on your advertisement. Our most popular patterns get thousands of page views. Just imagine your ad on those pages! Traffic to Popknits during the Winter Issue was extremely good. The site was host to more than 60,000 unique visitors with more than 175,000 page views! That’s 25% more visitors than our Fall premiere issue. I expect to see even more knitters visit the site for the Spring Issue.
If you’re an LYS owner or etsy seller, now is the perfect time to advertise with us. Many of our patterns use yarns that you carry! To be sure, I have posted a list of yarns that are featured in the Spring issue. If you sell these yarns or similar ones that can be substituted, consider placing an ad with us.
Posted by gleek on 02/25 at 10:11 PM in General News, Issue #03: Spring 2009
Spring Deadline Extended
A quick note to let you all know that I have decided to push back the deadline for Spring submissions to January 20, 2009 so that we can all enjoy the holidays with our family and friends. Happy holidays everyone!
Posted by gleek on 12/21 at 09:46 PM in General News
Winter Issue is Live!
The Winter 2008 issue of Popknits is live!
Posted by gleek on 12/01 at 02:23 PM in Issue #02: Winter 2008
Issue #02: Winter 2008 Preview Is Live!
Here’s the good news: the Winter 2008 Preview is ready for you all! We have several great patterns that are small and perfect for quick gift knitting or stash busting. Without further ado, view it now!
View the Issue #02: Winter 2008 Preview
Submissions for Spring 2009
Submissions are now open for Issue #03: Spring 2009! If you have a pattern you think would be great for Popknits, please send it on. As warmer weather sets in on the Northern Hemisphere, don’t forget that fall is approaching to those in the Southern Hemisphere. Popknits is season-agnostic! Feel free to submit patterns regardless of their seasonality. To find out more, check our submissions guidelines and download our submissions pack before getting your files together.
Submissions for Spring 2009 close on January 1, 2009.
Popknits Submissions Guidelines
Advertising Slots Are Now 20% Off!
We have a few more slots left open for the Winter Issue especially on the patterns pages. This is a great slot for getting views on your advertisement. Our most popular patterns get thousands of page views. Just imagine your ad on those pages! Traffic to Popknits has been extremely promising over the past three months. The site has been host to more than 45,000 unique visitors with more than 150,000 page views!
If you’re an LYS owner or etsy seller, now is the perfect time to advertise with us. Many of our patterns use yarns that you carry! To be sure, I have posted a list of yarns that are featured in the Winter issue. If you sell these yarns or similar ones that can be substituted, consider placing an ad with us.
If you contact us between today, Thursday, November 20 and Wednesday, November 26, you’ll get your ad at 20% off! Ad submissions close on November 26.
Posted by gleek on 11/20 at 02:03 PM in Issue #02: Winter 2008
Winter Issue Approaching!
Have no fear everyone! I know you haven’t heard much from me, but that’s because I have been hard at work on the Winter 2008 issue. The Winter issue will be online by around the 20th of November. Newsletter subscribers will be the first to know about it, so if you haven’t signed up yet be sure to do it soon. The sign-up form is in the light blue area at the bottom of every Popknits page.
Traffic to Popknits has been extremely promising over the past three months. The site has been host to more than 45,000 unique visitors with more than 150,000 page views! If you’re an LYS owner or etsy seller, now is the perfect time to advertise with us. Many of our patterns use yarns that you carry! To be sure, here is a list of yarns that are featured in the Winter issue. If you sell these yarns or similar ones that can be substituted, consider placing an ad with us.
List of Yarns Featured in the Winter 2008 Issue:
- Valley Yarns “Northampton”
- Lion Brand Yarn Fisherman’s Wool
- Brooklyn Handspun Soft Spun Plus
- Patons Classic Wool Merino
- Rowan Kidsilk Haze
- Posh Yarn Cecilia
Find out more on the Advertising information page.
Posted by gleek on 11/13 at 10:59 PM in Issue #02: Winter 2008
Gossamer Garden Stole Errata
Thanks to an eagle-eyed reader, an error spotted in the Gossamer Garden Stole pattern. The chart has been updated and is available for download.
Please see the Gossamer Garden Stole pattern to download it.
Posted by gleek on 10/26 at 08:57 PM in Issue #01: Fall 2008
Winter Issue Publication Date
Hi Everyone!
Thanks for continuing to visit Popknits as we wind down our Fall Issue and go straight into production on the Winter Issue. This is a quick note to let you know that the Winter Issue will be published on December 1st! I also expect to have up a preview about 1 to 2 weeks prior to the launch of the issue. If you want to get first glance at the patterns, you should either subscribe to the News Blog or to our Mailinglist (the sign-up field is in the light blue footer on the bottom of every page.)
This is also a good time to mention that we’ve had a very steady stream of traffic here at Popknits since the official launch. Nearly 100,000 page views in September alone! If you’re advertiser, that’s a lot of people looking at your ads! If you’re interested in advertising with us, please check out the Advertising Rates page and contact us.
Posted by gleek on 10/26 at 08:45 PM in Issue #02: Winter 2008
Winter Submissions Dealine Approaching!
This is a reminder that the submissions deadline for the Winter 2008 issue is October 1st, only 5 days away! A lot has been going on behind the scenes here at Popknits. I’ve been working on the business side of things including better ways for advertisers to contact us about advertising, tags for all projects for easier searching, and a better advanced search. I’m also working on the layout of the site to make it easier on the eyes for those still using IE6 (which is currently not supported.)
There have been a few great submissions already. Hopefully I’ll see more next week! Please see the Submissions Guidelines page for more information on how to submit your pattern to us.
Posted by gleek on 09/25 at 08:00 PM in Issue #02: Winter 2008
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