Ready, Set, Knit! 344: Kathy talks with Kelly from namaste
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This week Kathy talks with Kelly, co-owner of namaste bags and accessories, about the origins and growth of their small, family owned business. From their start at the sewing machine in her home 8 years ago to some of the great new products they are now offering, from the new Harlow bag to Kathy’s favorite Monroe bag.
Spring 2014 Catalog is online now! If you’re on the mailing list it should arrive in your mailbox in the next week or so if you’re not you can request a catalog here.
Steve’s Yarn Picks:
- Cascade Yarns Sateen Worsted
- Cascade Yarns Avalon
- Cascade Yarns Tangier
- Cascade Yarns Forest Hills
- Debbie Bliss Mia
- Knit One Crochet Too Soie et Lin
- Knit One Crochet Too Pea Pods
- Sirdar Snuggly Baby Cotton DK
Upcoming Events:
Stitches West, February 20-23 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.
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Tags: closeouts, Harlow, Monroe, Namaste, Stitches West
February 8th, 2014 at 2:06 pm
The file is apparently not where it should be – won’t play or download, and iTunes isn’t finding it either, though it shows a # and title.
February 9th, 2014 at 2:17 pm
I am going to enjoy following this blog!
February 9th, 2014 at 2:46 pm
The snow is snowing, Happy 40th!
February 9th, 2014 at 4:08 pm
Is this the right blog to comment on? haa. I like the look of the social media push across all those different areas of interest.
February 9th, 2014 at 5:54 pm
Are you still having trouble? It seems to be playing from the blog and I was just able to download it in iTunes.
February 9th, 2014 at 8:55 pm
Yay for prizes!
February 10th, 2014 at 4:36 am
I have the namaste Harlow bag in espresso. I love it. It’s so useful with all the pockets and it’s big! I love the Monroe bag – hmmm!!!
February 10th, 2014 at 5:02 am
Friends of mine have Namaste bags and love them. I will definitely point them to this blog and podcast.
February 10th, 2014 at 5:33 am
My first blog! Nice bags! I’ll have to check them out. I like to support small businesses.
February 10th, 2014 at 5:35 am
Love that turquoise bag!
February 10th, 2014 at 6:05 am
Love both bags…you can never have too many bags!
February 10th, 2014 at 6:05 am
Thank you for offering prizes. It encouraged me to check out your blog. LOVE yarn.com!!
February 10th, 2014 at 6:16 am
love the bags and love your shop. I am a crocheter and it’s nice to see a company that welcomes me.
February 10th, 2014 at 6:39 am
Wow, what fabulous colors on the Harlow and Monroe bags.
February 10th, 2014 at 6:39 am
OHOH did not know you had a blog! Delighted to meet you
Thanks for all your wonderful help through my knitting years
February 10th, 2014 at 7:00 am
love the bags will check out next time at Webs–I’m there about every 2-3 weeks.
February 10th, 2014 at 7:06 am
Love the bags. Happy anniversary!
February 10th, 2014 at 7:08 am
Large bags with loads of pockets are so handy! And those two in such bright colors really look wonderful! Thanks for hosting this week of giveaways!!
February 10th, 2014 at 7:09 am
Hoping that this is the correct place to post that these bags look so nice! I want one. Happy 40th.
February 10th, 2014 at 7:16 am
Gorgeous bags!
February 10th, 2014 at 7:20 am
these would be so perfect..just 1
February 10th, 2014 at 7:25 am
You are a winner! Your website is my go to place for all things knitting and crochet. I love the variety of yarns, the layout of the site and most importantly the service. I have Namaste products and love them. Your podcasts are great…..I’m hooked. Would love to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 7:28 am
This contest is a great way to learn about all your social media
February 10th, 2014 at 7:32 am
Love Namaste bags. These colors make me think SPRING!!
February 10th, 2014 at 7:35 am
Love the Monroe bag — bright, zippy color and lots of nifty pockets!
February 10th, 2014 at 7:36 am
I love the Monroe Bag. Such a pretty color and a classic form.
February 10th, 2014 at 7:37 am
I have the Namaste “book” for needles, and I love it! Their products are sumptuous, and I always like to look at them and touch them.
February 10th, 2014 at 7:41 am
I love the variety of yarn your website offers, and your discounts prices are great!
February 10th, 2014 at 7:46 am
Wow,love the new Harlow bag!!!
February 10th, 2014 at 7:46 am
Stopping by to comment on your blog – LOVE your website and yarn sales! Looking forward to this week of fun stuff from Webs!
February 10th, 2014 at 7:57 am
Love the Harlow bag, it’s gorgeous!
February 10th, 2014 at 8:10 am
Stopping by to comment on your blog and hoping to win the giveaway!
February 10th, 2014 at 8:13 am
The Namaste bags shown are beautiful. The colors are so vibrant. I love the yarns I get from WEBS.
February 10th, 2014 at 8:15 am
I really like the clean lines of the Monroe bag.
February 10th, 2014 at 8:15 am
Forest Hills yarn looks beautiful!
February 10th, 2014 at 8:20 am
I’m liking the clean lines of the Monroe bag, great!
February 10th, 2014 at 8:20 am
love the bags and looking forward to all the giveaway fun this week!!
February 10th, 2014 at 8:20 am
Pretty bags! Haven’t made the road trip to visit WEBS in person – but love getting those packages in the mail filled with gorgeous wools!!
February 10th, 2014 at 8:25 am
Great bags and great giveaways!!!
February 10th, 2014 at 8:41 am
LOVE the Monroe bag! Orange on my birthday wish list for sure!
February 10th, 2014 at 8:41 am
I’ve been eyeing Namaste bags for months, but haven’t pulled the trigger because I can’t decide between all the fantastic colors!
February 10th, 2014 at 8:44 am
love the bags-hope to take a trip to WEBS this weekend and check them out.
February 10th, 2014 at 8:53 am
Love the yarn you offer on your site and the reasonable prices. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in your contest.
February 10th, 2014 at 8:59 am
Great bags! We drove from OH to ME last summer and I was so disappointed that I didn’t stop into the store!!! That WON’T happen this summer! I love your store and always look forward to my mailed packages!
February 10th, 2014 at 8:59 am
Love these bags, great podcast too!
February 10th, 2014 at 9:00 am
I love Namaste bags! I have one but have been eyeing the black backpack
February 10th, 2014 at 9:02 am
I’m finally getting out of my knitting rut. I am finishing up my biggest UFO. So I am ready for new projects. Love my namaste oh snaps! I have two sets
February 10th, 2014 at 9:09 am
I always like checking out yarns from WEBS and these bags are gorgeous.
February 10th, 2014 at 9:14 am
So excited about this blog. Your website is my go-to whenever I need a moment of yarn-zen. And yarn too, for that matter!
February 10th, 2014 at 9:19 am
Bought the Boardwalk Bag for my knitting obsessed daughter – she LOVES it & uses it all the time, for everything – not just knitting! thumbnail_boardwalk.gif
February 10th, 2014 at 9:19 am
I could use a new knitting bag and the Namaste bags look like just the ticket
February 10th, 2014 at 9:30 am
Super bags from a terrific company! It’s great to have Webs in my backyard ( I live one town north of the store), so I get to recommend a visit to every yarn/minded person I meet!
February 10th, 2014 at 9:41 am
These bags are adorable.
February 10th, 2014 at 9:42 am
Namaste bags are beautiful.
February 10th, 2014 at 9:43 am
I love having little nooks for all my different knitting accessories, needles and yarn. I love the Valley Yarns and they would fit perfectly in the Namaste bags !
February 10th, 2014 at 9:48 am
I’m so glad that these bright jewel tones are so popular…. Neutrals are no fun.
February 10th, 2014 at 9:48 am
I love the bags from Namaste
February 10th, 2014 at 9:56 am
Namaste bags are FABULOUS!
February 10th, 2014 at 9:59 am
One can never have too many knitting bags. I have my knitting projects plus notions/patterns/hand cream etc. in each bag. Depending on which knitting group/event I’m going to, I grab a bag and go. Everything I need is in the bag.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:00 am
Nice bag..hope to win one…
February 10th, 2014 at 10:02 am
Hope this is the correct Blog post to comment on for the social media blitz you are running! I had no idea you had a blog – learn something new everyday!
February 10th, 2014 at 10:04 am
That’s a nice bag!
February 10th, 2014 at 10:05 am
Namaste bags and beautiful and I love the bold colors. And you can never have enough kntting bags. I always need another one.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:07 am
I like Harlow better, especially the red color. Like most people who posted here, I too could use a good knitting bag, and this one just may fit the bill.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:08 am
Love the colors and so many pockets
February 10th, 2014 at 10:08 am
Nice bags. Just like yarn, it’s nice to have a stash!
February 10th, 2014 at 10:09 am
Hi Carol, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:10 am
Hi Devi, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:11 am
Hi Sharron, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:12 am
I like the aquamarine one!
February 10th, 2014 at 10:13 am
Coral is my favorite color, love that bag!
February 10th, 2014 at 10:13 am
I love these bags – beautiful colours and so many pockets!
February 10th, 2014 at 10:13 am
Hi Anne, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:13 am
Hi David, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:14 am
they are both beautiful – how could you choose?
February 10th, 2014 at 10:14 am
The colors of the Namaste bags are beautiful.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:14 am
Hi Karen, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:14 am
Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:14 am
Hi Janet, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:15 am
no such thing as too many bags, lol!
February 10th, 2014 at 10:15 am
Hi Shauna, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:15 am
Hi Donna, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:15 am
Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:15 am
Hi Kare, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:16 am
I am lost with this blog. I have never blogged before. Is it good enough that I comment here.
Victoria
February 10th, 2014 at 10:16 am
Hi Busola, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:16 am
Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:16 am
Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:16 am
Hi Annie, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:17 am
Hi Marietta, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:17 am
Hi Beth, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:17 am
Hi Rachel, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:17 am
Hi Sandy, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:18 am
Hi Ami, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:18 am
Hi Naomi, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:18 am
Hi Jana, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:19 am
Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:19 am
Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:19 am
Hi Julie, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:19 am
Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:20 am
Hi Elizabeth, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 10:59 am
Love these bags. Really love Webs. Great yarn, great prices, and amazing customer service.
February 10th, 2014 at 11:48 am
Hi Carol, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 11:49 am
Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 11:49 am
Hi Devi, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 11:55 am
Hi Shauna, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 11:55 am
hi, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 11:55 am
Hi Donna, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 11:58 am
I typically follow with Facebook….
February 10th, 2014 at 12:01 pm
Hi, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 12:01 pm
Hi Carol, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 12:01 pm
Hi Teresa, Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to head over to our WEBS <3s You! post to comment and enter to win.
February 10th, 2014 at 12:26 pm
I have no idea how to enter your “chance to win…” thingie. (but I do like your blog site)
February 10th, 2014 at 2:16 pm
Never enough bags – especially when there are too many simultaneous projects!
February 10th, 2014 at 5:52 pm
The bags are amazing. Can never have too many project bags. I use the reusable market bags for large projects like afghans.