October 2019….
the saddest note, and simultaneously a celebration of years of joy - Susan Druding Owner of Crystal Palace Yarns retired and all of the yarns are now discontinued… watch for them on ebay, if i don’t beat you to it!
so i also had a few yrs of turmoil, moved in 2007 and 2008 and 2009 and 2014, and 2017 and lost soooo much.
lost yarns and projects and addresses :( … and add in 3-4 defunct laptops!
it’s enough to make you believe in astrology WINK - but i’m settled and don’t plan to move again for-eva. !!!

i’m beginning with thumbdrives to find old patterns. and will try to repost

#1 - see my store for a few.
#2 - had a wonderful collaboration with Jackie ES on HeartstringsFiberArts.com - might be some of THE Comfort Collection patterns there.

have just one or two copies of the ‘50 socks left’… write me.

Feb’10:
now delivering 50 Socks 50 Socks - 50 States & More book on CD.
see pics at 50 Socks. The book on CD features 58 patterns from 23 designers, as well as Fun Facts info about each state, country, or territory. Each design features the magnificent Crystal Palace Yarns
The CD is shipping now in individual orders proflaura@firststepinternet.com & from CPY for wholesale customers.

About me: biophysicist (research using light to aid in heart & blood disease). International/National speaker; 48 international publications in refereed journals & books; National, State, & local funding; educator/researcher, at Ivy-League, Land Grant & Community Colleges.

Presently in yarn heaven designing with Crystal Palace yarns. See our blog at Socks and More blog.

Knit publications in “Socks! Digest:, “Just Socks”, “Knit Noel”, “Knit it! Felt it!”, “Big Knits to Wear”, Stranded newsletter, “Inknitters” magazine, “Cast On”. Also designed for “Six Socks KAL” (yahoo), TheKnitterDOTcome, ‘Whenever’ (yahoo), ‘Sockathon’ (yahoo).

Publisher/Designer/Editor for the two Friendly Socks books.

Publications 2009: Breakfast in Bed socks from “Joy of Sox” book by Lark Press; Toddler Sailor Outfit in new DRG “On the Go” book; & new 50 Socks-50 States book on CD

Personal: 16+ yrs married to my best friend; cats, frogs, fish, & fruit trees. Support Tibetan Nuns Project, Kiva, & Oxfam.