Inspiration
Atlas Insider: We’re Here for You
Dear everybody,
We have new folks dropping by these days (welcome!), so now is a good moment to give a little tour of what’s going on here at MDK.
Short answer? Fun.
Detailed answer? All sorts of fun. Eight kinds of fun.
1. Sign up for Snippets. Our Saturday email links to all the week’s posts, plus announcements of things like workshops, events, sales, and surprises. Sign up here.
2. New posts every morning. You would not believe how often people tell us they start their day with MDK. For a daily dose of MDK with your coffee, just check the New Post box when you sign up for Snippets, here.
3. Subscribe to our Field Guide series. We’re about to launch subscriptions for 2024, and we’ll have new and exciting benefits for the brilliant, well-put-together folks who subscribe. Three new Field Guides coming next year, with rare yarns that will be new to us all.
4. Shop in the MDK Shop. This may be the most complicated thing we do, and we do it because we believe knitting is about great materials. Our online shop offers the things we use and love ourselves: yarns, tools, notions, bags, and special things.
5. The MDK Holiday Shop. Launching October 30, this is truly our most popular offering of the year. Our Holiday Shop is like no other holiday shop. It’s full of surprises—limited in quantity, and every one of them is something we personally love. It’s smart to shop the Holiday Shop early if you see something you like.
6. Take a virtual class. We’re selling out our Zoom classes, starring excellent teachers and fascinating projects. Field Guide subscribers get first dibs on registration. The Events link at the top of the MDK homepage will tell you what’s up.
7. Come to Nashville. Our in-person events are happening more and more often. Nashville has welcomed 14 million visitors this year, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Joining us at MDK World Headquarters for a workshop or open house is a great reason to visit. Watch Snippets and our Events page for news of upcoming gatherings. We have a humdinger of an event coming next year, so keep your eyes peeled.
8. Dream. We designed MDK to be a rabbit hole, where you come for a minute and stay all day. Start with the MDK Patterns Library—search by Field Guide, fiber, yarn weight, gauge.
A Giveaway!
The prize? Field Guides Subscription 2023! It’s never too late to get in on the fun and benefits of being a subscriber.
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In January we launched Field Guide No. 23: Glow with four designs by Arne & Carlos, and Field Guide No. 24: Spark launched in June with five designs by Olga Buraya-Kefelian! Subscribers save 10% off all Shop purchases, and Holiday Shop 2023 will open first to Field Guide subscribers.
Already a subscriber? Thank you. If your comment is picked, you’ll get to Make Your Own Field Guide Bundle of three Field Guides.
How to enter?
Two steps:
Step 1: Sign up for MDK emails, right here. External Link. Opens in new window.. External Link. Opens in new window.. External Link. Opens in new window.. If you’re already signed up, you’re all set. We have a new option for texting, so when you sign up for those, you’ll get a coupon code good for 10% off your next MDK order.
Step 2: When did you first discover MDK? Leave a comment.
Deadline for entries: Sunday, October 22, 11:59 PM Central time. We’ll draw a random winner from the entries. Winner will be notified by email.
Love,
Ann and Kay
It’s been so long ago I don’t remember, at least 5 years but possibly more. I start every day with MDK’s email!
I have no idea when i first encountered snippets, but I was captured the very first time, and I look forward to every single one!
Ages ago, no idea of the year. You make me smile and I look forward to starting off my day with a bit of knitting talk 🙂 I’m looking forward to the gnome class now!
I’m a fairly new knitter and use MDK as wonderful resource, it’s been 2 years now. Hoping to make it to your workshop next year. Thanks for all you do for fiber artists:)
Honest – I can’t remember when I first discover MDK. It had to be many years ago while on vacation visiting a local yarn shop. Do I remember the yarn shop – no. Do I remember MDK – YES!
P.S. see you at rhinebeck.
Oh my gosh, I have been reading probably for as long as I have been knitting!! Almost 20 years. (Forgive me if you are not that old; my husband tells me I have issues with my sense of time.) I love your books and welcome this opportunity to fill out my collection of field guides!
When it was still a blog with letters between Anne and Kay and had a different name. It has been inspiring to watch you grow and I love the choices you’ve made.
Friends always recommend great sites and MDK is at the top of the list
It was a long time ago, before MDK was Modern daily knitting! I have the first 2 MD books! One of my first big projects was a log cabin blanket. Let’s just say it was made and received with love
I met you at the knitting shop in Sarasota, FL where I purchased your field guide featuring Kaffe Fassett’s work. So much fun!
First discovered your books. Have been following your work ever since.
I’m not sure how many years I’ve been reading your posts daily. I started before you changed your name to the current one. Thanks for creating excellent content!
October 2017 was my first order. (I just checked that in my Account on the wonderfully designed website.) But I was following the postings long before that. It is one of the first things I look at daily. Thank you!
The Knit Stars master class with Ann and Kaye was my intro to MDK. After that I was hooked. I love the field guides and snippets. I can hardly wait for the next season of guides. Keep up the great work.
I met y’all because of Kaffe! What year did you publish the “Master Class” field guide?
I remember when your first book arrived magically on publication day. Since then I have indeed made babies smarter with genius burp cloths and knit probably hundreds of dishcloths. One of my most treasured is one I knit for my mom. She treasured it so much it was new when I had to clean out her kitchen.
I first saw you when you appeared on Knit Stars
My first order was Field Guide 11, Wanderlust, in June 2019. I was looking for sock inspiration. But I’m sure I discovered MDK earlier than that when I was looking for knitted dishcloth patterns and discovered the Ballband Dishcloth. In other words, a long time!
I discovered you right as the pandemic lockdown began. Thank you for giving me something to look forward to each morning during that bleak time!
About a year ago and I wish I’d found you sooner!
March 2020 – I found you in the early days of the pandemic when fun was needed most!
I heard about Ann and Kay several years ago and think I finally made it to the MDK website and made a Field Guide bundle almost exactly 2 years ago. Have been starting my morning with you ever since.
Apparently I found the MDK website about Oct. 30, 2021 – don’t remember how I came across it. I had seen Field Guides at The Yarnery before that. (I remember the title “Transparency.”) I first discovered your books at the Highland Park library many years ago – like circa 2014.
I found the first and second Mason & Dixon books in the library and later bought my own copies so I was a fan from way back then.
The earliest email I could find saved from MDK was July 5, 2019. . .but I know it must be longer ago than that. Glad to get the daily messages and always love the rabbit hole. . . and all the help at MDK! I also have the 2 MDK books in my knitting library. . . as well as most field guides. . . and have happily knit many items from MDK resources or pattern highlights. . . thinking currently of Pressed Flowers and Sophie Scarf. . .patterns being a great MDK rabbit hole/source for inspiration. THANKS SO MUCH!
I discovered MDK through my Google feed! I was doom-scrolling one morning in 2019, and came across a blurb for the MDK Knitting Getaway. A knitter and recent empty-nester, I thought that retreat sounded perfect for me and it WAS! I became a loyal devotee after that- and I’m not looking back!
Oh, I remember you when you hosted the Tournament of Patterns for March Mayhem! So.Much.Fun.
Maybe you’ll consider bringing it back?? Pretty please
Yes! March Mayhem was lots of fun and led to my discovery of some great designers. After I followed it for about two years you discontinued it, and I haven’t cared much about March ever since. Wish you would bring it back!
I have first edition hardcover copies of both Mason-Dixion books. (pre-2006) I have made countless log cabin blankets. Our home is draped in them. A mitered dish towel hangs from my stove at all times, because my beloved family is lost not knowing where to dry their poor – sad – wet hands! I have been reading long enough to move from being a young knitter to only our 10-year-old son calls me young!
I think it was because of one of your books, but a friend and I have been sharing email comments over your daily posts for years.
I discovered MDK after taking a 20 yr break to raise my kids. I noticed the MDK field guides at a local yarn shop and they reminded me of the little books Vogue knitting used to publish. I bought one field guide and finished my first project from MDK and have not stopped. I especially love the lounge area of the web site. Keep up the good work!
I saw a Log Cabin knit blanket and was referred to MDK for more information about this knitting style. I bought the book and was a fan ever since. Thank you!
During those covid years, zooming with my knitting group. One of the group had found your posts and shared with us.
It’s been a few years now, maybe 6. I won the first 5 MDK books in a raffle at my knitting guild and have been following ever since.
Mason Dixon Knitting.
Great projects, pics, and instructions.
Thank you.
I discovered MDK decades ago when you were Mason Dixon Knitting so named because of your geographical locations. You were a brand new start up still wet behind your ears but full of energy and enthusiasm and raring to go and just look at you now – wow!!! 2 hands clapping
My first bookmark was July 2018, so at least since then. My first Field Guide was Wanderlust!
I discovered MDK in 2019 before it became Modern. It became the one thing I looked forward to every day during the early days of the pandemic when we were in lock down. It has coninued to be a great way to start my day.
I first heard about MDK in 2020 when I was scrolling the internet & looking for something new. I’ve been wanting to try the field guides for ages, so here it goes!
I discovered MDK in something like 2005. Eighteen years ago! Jeez.
I want to say 20 years. Is that possible? Y’all have been inspirational. You’re help with knitting, grief, surviving the pandemic -not to mention your entertainment suggestion ! All done with a sense of humor have truly been appreciated.
About 15 years ago, I discovered the original MDK books “ The Curious, Knitters Guide” and “Knitting Outside the Lines” in the public library in Castine Maine while vacationing there. I have been a faithful follower ever since!
My first order was in 2017 and that year I went to my first (possibly only) Rhinebeck and met you at a book booth. Since then, you’ve been my go to yarn shop. I do start every day with my coffee and your post.
I have both your books! LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time ago
I have your 2 original Mason Dixon Knitting books and I took a class with Kaye in NJ at Woolbearers on log cabin knitting. I don’t even know how long ago that was.
One year ago on Instagram
I don’t remember when I found you. I went to my account and the first thing I ordered was the field guide #1 Stripes October 2016.
I first discovered MDK at my local library when I was perusing knitting books. I believe the book I brought home was Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines. This must have been 10 or so years ago. Somewhere along the line I got connected online…I think it happen before Ann and Kay’s Knit Star appearance…but like so many others I start my morning with MDK. Thank you for your wonderful and engaging daily posts!
I can’t remember exactly , it has been awhile. The daily posts are great and I
love the Field Guides. Thanks.
Around the time Field Guide 4 (Log Cabin) launched.
I’ve been tuning in to Mornings with MDK for as long as I’ve been knitting— 10 years! I don’t remember how I stumbled upon it but it has provided me with fabulous information, introduced me to a wide variety of writers/knitters, and provided great shopping opportunities. I’d be lost without it.
Joined MDK after learning about them at HABFC
I only learned about MDK couple of years ago though I’ve been knitting for ages.
I discovered MDK about two years ago. Now I start my day reading the MDK email.
I found you when I was in a jet lagged stupor on a business trip in Asia. It was in the relatively early days of the old blog of letters. Caught myself up and have been following ever since. Sent my husband to get the first book signed at the infamous Seaport Yarns when I was away on another trip and unexpectedly got him in a photo on the blog.
That brought my parents no end of joy!
About 10 years ago my local yarn shop owner said it was her favorite website and blog to follow. I joined up right away and I’ve been reading you daily since.
I found MDK at my lys when i bought my first field guide – sequences. I loved the format and the approach to creating new textures was so fun!
Long time ago I was reading Ann and Kaye’s letters to each other. Loved you ever since.
I had to check – my first order was October 2016 and Field Guide #1. Also Euroflax mini skeins for a “Dangling Conversation” I wear on repeat. I gotta say, if you can get to World Headquarters it is a bright and lovely space full of talent and yarn and happiness.
It has been years of inspiration and longing to come back to my hometown of Nashville or attend a lovely knitting adventure at Sewanee. I don’t remember the year of first discovery of MDK, but likely since your beginning. My daughter graduated from University of the South at Sewanee 23 years ago.
About 4 years ago maybe? Back when you were cleverly calling yourselves Mason Dixon Knitting.
June 16, 2018
First discovered MDK browsing the knitting books at my local library-seems like a long time ago.
I wish I could remember… I think it was your first book way back, and then looking online to read your early letters back and forth, which slowly morphed into MDK. Now I’m definitely happy to identify myself as one of the “first thing every morning” crowd!
so long ago –
Oh, it’s been a minute. Maybe around 2009?
It’s hard to recall a time that I didn’t subscribe and look forward to your emails.
Way back in the early days of knitting blogs, when Kay and I were both still practicing lawyers. Definitely before your first two knitting books. It feels as though I’ve known you both forever and watched your kids grow up.
I discovered MDK about six months ago, when I broke my hip and was spending more time with my knitting and computer.
Lordy, who knows? How long have y’all been blogging? I’m at the stage in life where I just use ‘20 years’ to mean a long time (and 20 years, of course, is somewhere in the late ‘80s).
I’ve been checking in since the original blog of Anne and Kay’s letters to each other. The ball band dishcloth pattern is always in my knitting bag.
I first discovered MDK when I was searching for a special yarn to knit a shawl and stumbled on to the MDK site. I have been in love with the yarns, the snippets, and the guides ever since.
I participated at a evening event in red hook during NY sheep n wool Many years ago. Ann and Kay were there, it was so fun. You were so friendly! Bern following ever since.
I found mdk right after Ann and Kay’s first book. They have always had a way to inspire us to create.
Ages ago- pre Ravelry, maybe just before the first book? Your blog is part of my morning routine.
I can’t remember exactly when – but I go way back to the blog days. I have both books and am a veteran of many ball band dishcloth iterations – the ball band burp cloth being one of my favorites.
I don’t remember but sure glad I did! It was before the name change.
It’s been awhile, a few years before the name change and when letters were between Ann and Kay. My first field guide was Sequence, given to me from the same friend who told me about MDK. I generally start my mornings with a cup of coffee and MDK’s email.
I first discovered MDK many years ago, back when the letters stood for other words, world HQ was in an upstairs room, and the sign on the door was hand knitted!
I discovered MDK so long ago that I can’t remember!
It was before the name change to Modern Daily Knitting. Time flies when you are having knitting fun!
I first discovered MDK several years ago after winning a Field Guide at a local knitting guild event. I was immediately hooked (pun intended!)
I’m pretty sure I found your first book at the library around the same time ravelry was starting. I was just starting to read blogs back then, and have been reading ever since.
Years ago. The first Mason Dixon knitting book with the famous ball band washcloth.
My neighbor and fellow knitter introduced me to this newsletter.
Ha! Great question. I’ve known MDK since it was Kay and Ann’s epistolary blog from each side of the Mason-Dixon Line. Long time, ardent fan.
I still have their two hardcover autographed books, whose patterns live on -Kiki Mariko, Belinda etc.
Only about three years ago. It is a great start to the day with stories and tips and ideas….. Thanks
It wa a very very long time ago that I stumbled upon the MDK trail. Lots of fun since then!
It was a very very long time ago that I stumbled upon the MDK trail. Lots of fun since then!
I love everything MDK.
I honestly have no idea!
You’d have to check your own files to see when I signed up
I’m one of those people who doesn’t remember exactly how I found MDK. It still had the other name. I found one of the early books on an online bookstore so may have one of the last first hand purchased copies!
I discovered MDK at least ten years ago! Your daily letters have kept me company, encouraged my fledgling knitting, and provided great travel and entertainment advice ever since. Thank you!
During Covid. Ann andKay we’re on a Knit show.
At the Santa Cruz Bookshop! In 2010. I found a copy of your book and I’ve never looked back.
My BFF Kristen and I discovered you in January 2022 (BFF found you first)! Since then we have enjoyed the Subscription, one summer camp, one class at MDK World HQ, one personal trip to HQ, at least two virtual classes (and attending the Gnome class). I have completed over 30 projects from field guides or other patterns highlighted by MDK from sweaters, to hats, to wraps, to tendril necklaces and dishcloths!
Discovered when Ann and Kay were blogging – when people wrote things more than a paragraph (exception – here). Before their books (own). I do remember missing them when the website went dark and cheered when this popped up.
All our children were very very young …
And yes, read w my morning cuppa and Wordle.
Discovered you long ago, before the publication of your first book, way before the name change. I loved your story of how the 2 of you connected, your love of Rowan, that you had knit each other sweaters without even meeting in person yet.
Met you on your book tour where you presented in person at William Mitchell Law School. Still have both those first 2 books.
Yours is a special long living friendship, so lovely and rare. Your voices remain fresh, you’ve grown in amazing ways, have a huge following, achieved huge success. And you aren’t done yet.
Thank you so much!
In 2012, the Log Cabin blanket and “Knit A Ballband dishcloth” caught my attention. Then it was Dana and those adorable matching dog sweaters then The Enlightenment and more. I’m grateful for the MDK experience. What a wonderful journey it’s been!! Thank you.
When did I first discover MDK? Long before you were Modern Daily Knitting. Years ago I bought the Mason Dixion Knitting book, and started following your website when I saw you when was browsing the internet. I look forward to your emails everyday, getting knitting tips and information about patterns and yarns.
It’s been several years, before the name changed.
I think it was when I was searching out some designers and dyers on Instagram that I came across MDK…so glad I did! I love checking in every morning with the snippets of knitting wisdom!
I started knitting in 2005 (something to focus on while my daughter had surgery) and found MDK while looking for online community. I’m so glad I found you all!
I’ve known about you for years…since you were the earlier iteration / name for MDK (good on you for (1) changing and (2) creating a good name with the same initials!). Then you were in Knit Stars 3–I learned about Knit Stars around season 5, but 3 is the first “back” season I purchased, and it is still my favorite of all of them. I’m headed to Rhinebeck for the first time AND to Wool and Folk. Thanks for sponsoring W&F–I’ll come to the booth so I can FEEL the Atlas! See you there (without apple cider donut dust on my hands) and on IG (I’m @sarahannsmithq)
I found about MDK several years ago when I was carusing knitting books and found the first couple of books you all published.
Hi. During the pandemic.
Hi. During the pandemic and have been a fan ever since.
I discovered MDK back when it was Mason-Dixon so a few years ago?
Wow, I can’t even remember when I discovered you…but I read those daily newsletters with pleasure every day!
Many years ago (I don’t remember how many :)) I stumbled upon your books! Website? From an online knitting group? Don’t remember that either lolol. Many babies have benefitted from this find!
Right after your first book came out!
Sometime during the Mason-Dixon pattern books era. To me it seems like not that long ago, then again, I’m ‘not that old’ either! Ha! Thanks for all the joy!
I discovered MDK under its original name when I bought one of your books at a thrift store. I’m not at home right now or I’d give the name of the book. I loved how the two of you met through your letters before you met in person
Oooh, that’s lost in the sands of time. I know you were Mason Dixon Knitting at the time, but I sure can’t remember a date, or even a year.
a long time!
When did i discover MDK? many many moons ago, under a different name and without the field guides, yarn, etc., but always about life and knitting! many thanks for all those good starts of the day!
I have adored you guys since before you guys had the shop, before you guys had *guys*, before you guys were anyone more than Ann and Kay writing back and forth to one another. Since, what, 2004? 2005? No idea. I’ve been here since the very beginning. Love you guys to pieces.
First found MDK at a time when my stash was much smaller and the projects I tackled were much simpler. Love that you have a field guide on colorwork; the field guides have grown up with me.
Very early on, when I discovered your first book at the book store, and nearly wept with joy that there were like minded people still in the world. I’m not sure how much later your whole online presence started, but I’ve been following along since then.
I first discovered MDK as a Knit Stars All Star (I’m not so special, it just means that I currently own all seasons, and there are lots of us “all stars”). MDK/Ann & Kay were stars in Season 3, one of my all-time favourite seasons, where I also “met” Arne & Carlos, Ceclia Campochiaro, Carson Demers, Lorilee Beltman, Ann Budd, Crystal Seyfarth, MaryJane Mucklestone, Veera Valimaki and Andrea Rangel. Season 3 was/is a very MDK kind of season as so many of the recent MDK guests, teachers, and recent field guide designers were part of that season! I learned SO so much from that season that I continue to use a LOT.
*Ann & Kay introduced me to Rowan’s Original Denim (it had JUSSST been discontinued so I scoured the internet and found enough of the 3 colours to make a sweater of each!). One has already been made, a “baby” sweater for the 1st born in the next generation of my in-law family.
*Carson taught me SO much, but the surprise take-away, i.e. the knitting tidbit that had little to do with his topic of “ergonomics” was that needle material impacts stitch gauge!!! THAT useful tidbit helped with my Rowan OD baby sweater!
*Cecilia taught us Sequence Knitting and I’ve used one specific sequence time & again since for a go-to, quick & easy cowl for gifting!
*Lorilee taught us tips & tricks for stranded colourwork, of course she did! BUT!! She taught us a very special kind of colourwork, Colours that Climb, for adding a vertical to your coloured knits! FABulous!
*Ann introduced us to stEEEKing, but in a not so very “EEEK” kind of way, totally accessible!
MDK/Ann & Kay have links up on their site when the opportunity to buy Knit Stars seasons is available. If you are like me & cannot afford most of the wonderful fun classes that are posted, KS is actually an affordable way to get access to the best & brightest teachers for WAY less. Honestly! It works out to around $20 – $30 per Star AND you have the workshops for ever! You can go back to rewatch individual lessons or entire workshops whenever you need, and OH BOY do I go back to individual lessons!
PLUS, there are free patterns and/or class hand outs and often there are exclusive discount codes.
BUT WAIT! That’s not ALL!
IF you buy through MDK/Ann & Kay’s link, they get a commission!
Soooo worth it!
Way, way back! In the library of Ohio, the 1st 2 MDK books, checked out a billion times, then eventually buying them! That is many years of knitting and laughing!
Hmm maybe 2015. It was a few years after I started knitting and wanted to get really into it.
Maybe a year after Ann and Kay started writing letters to each other.
My love affair with MDK started with Ann and Kay’s blog about 20 years ago and hadn’t waned!! The field guides are a constant source of inspiration and fill me with the same excitement I remember from childhood when the Sears Wish book would arrive!!
My earliest of your patterns (saved from the internet) is a PDF dated September 20, 2008. That’s 15 years! I also own a copy of Knitting Outside the Lines, but must confess that it came from a Friends of the Library sale around 2019. I’ve subscribed to your blog since Google Reader was first introduced.
Years ago I read your blog before the name change.
I discovered MDK a few years ago when I started knitting, and watching shows about knitting on YouTube. I saw you guys being interviewed by Marly Bird. I was intrigued, so I found your website, and I signed up for the daily newsletter.
I have your first 2 books and I remember way back to the original name!
I was a long time reader of the Yarn Harlot, and she mentioned you-all. And I found another great writing/knitting place on the web!
I found you through the Yarn Harlot, also! I was a new knitter and found out that free patterns were available on the internet. I was excited to find folks who were as enthusiastic about knitting as I was. That has to be several computers ago. I bought the two books and made lots of dishcloths, bibs, swiffer covers and have planned umpteen log cabin creations. Now I add to my Field Guide collection and continue to read MDK first thing every day.
Back in the day–a blog by another name, reading about young children, your favorite mop, travels and an amazing amount of knitting. At one point, I think it was when your were starting up the business, the blog disappeared or was hacked or something. I was bereft. Now, still full of wonderful knitting, new contributors, ATLAS, virtual classes and so much more. Thanks for everything.
When I purchased Mason-Dixon Knitting, the Curious Knitters Guide 10 or 15 years ago.
I was a re-born knitter (post-retirement). I can’t remember what I was looking for, probably a beginner mitten pattern. I stumbled on MDK in an internet search (in 2015?) and was hooked. Thank you so much for all the teaching, you have no idea how valuable MDK has been to me over the years.
Discovered MDK sometime in the past 10 years when looking at patterns to knit for inspiration. I’ve really enjoyed reading the letters from Paris whenever they come out as well.
I bought my first laptop in about 2006. I was really surprised to discover that there were multiple excellent knitting blogs! I found MDK under its previous name and was reading occasional letters between Ann and Kay, when they first announced their new business so I’ve been getting emails and checking posts from the beginning
Honestly, a couple of weeks ago. After letting my knitting habit become dormant (because life), when I picked it up again your website came across my attention and has helped me refuel some projects.
Way back when MDK was a blog of posts between Kay and Anne before their books were published.
I have been following MDK since the Nancy Marchant field guide. The knit along made brioche simple, with the instructional videos and zoom chats.
I own the 2 Mason Dixon knitting books, so it’s been a long, long time.
2004, 2005? At least by 2006, when the Perfect Sweater pattern came out.
I can’t remember for sure, but I think I discovered your books first – at least your first one – then discovered the blog after.
I first discovered MDK years ago when the ballband dish cloth and the corresponding book were first released, about 15 years ago? Very happy I found you.
I discovered you two when you had a blog! Over 12 or more years ago… I love your pattern booklets & have used many of your patterns over the years…
I read the blog sometimes in the olden days and knitting was new to me, but I only subscribed to snippets in 2020.
During the early pandemic, became a daily comfort. Thank you!
I bought your first 2 books when they were published and still have them. Then I found the daily posts in the fall of 2017, and have enjoyed reading them every morning since. I love the website, the shop, and the Field Guides!
Years – since you first published a book and then changed your name
Began 2022! Love the many,unusual, and varied topics addressed in your emails…
I was a yarner for over 30 years when I was gifted your book, The Curious Knitters’ Guide (2006??) and it was a knitting epiphany for me . . . Seriously. Log cabin knitting – who knew? I knit the bath rug and never looked back. Knitting a circle . . . Are you kidding? But I was amazed as the Circle of Fun Rug sprang into existence on my needles. I’ve tried almost everything in that book! I lent the book (hardcover) to a friend and it was never returned. But I did replace it with a paperback copy, and cherish it still. Thank you for the fantastic voyage!
I have been following MDK for a number of years, since before the very astute name change. Always interesting ideas, people, yarn, recipes. A great way to start the day.,
Knit Stars!
I honestly don’t recall. It’s been at least 7 or 8 years that I’ve been getting Snippets though. I somehow stumbled across you, loved the idea of a weekly knitting email, and signed up. I’ve since explored the website, excitedly told people about MDK, discovered your first two books at my library (and subsequently got them for Christmas that year!), and started collecting Field Guides so I can knit from my stash I know I’ve used the Wanderlust (socks) guide several times and I have several non-sock projects queued – I just need more knitting time to get all my projects done!
Wow – I can’t even remember. Before your name change. And I read and loved your books as soon as I started knitting- 7 or 8 years ago?? It is a delight to get your email every day.
Long, long ago in a place far away
Probably when searching for a tutorial & “won.” Fan ever since.
Seems like forever but probably about three years ago. Love waking up to a new Snippets
I think I discovered MDK in an article in Library Journal back in the early 2000s, when I was new to librarianship and had just taken up knitting as a serious hobby. I’ve been following ever since!
I “discovered” MDK when I first heard someone in a yarn shop talk about MasonDixonKnitting. And, I’d seen the books in the library and our local used book store (still have my copies that I got much later), but I was put off initially by the original name. I became a “groupie” when I peeked at one of the first Field Guides at that same yarn shop a year or so later. So, the current thrills for me are the daily bits of good humor and wisdom, the letters from Paris, and the Field Guides. I’m a more infrequent shopper, but I LOVE daydreaming about what’s in the shop. YUMMY stuff, lots of swooning and sighing. And, I’m so grateful for your constant encouragement and long distance support. Bottom line: YOU GUYS ROCK.
Heartfelt thanks for all your hard work.
I discovered MDK 6 years ago with KnitStars. When I was looking to make my first pair of socks, FG #11, all about socks, was my gateway into all that is MDK. So many happy hours making socks since, thank you!
I first discovered MDK back when it was Mason Dixon Knitting. Before the shop. Before lots of things! Back when the posts were a series of letters from Kay to Ann, and Ann to Kay! I think it was about the time the first book was published. I still love visiting and reading the blog.
My first introduction was through your book, Knitting Outside the Lines. Then I found your first book (used). Made Baby Genius burp cloths and Ballband dishcloths for baby showers, and then the Chevron Stripes hand towel – my favorite – in the Euroflax linen. Got hooked on your website and field guides when a friend showed off your Bodhi Leaf washcloth at a knitting get-together & I’ve made a gazillion of them – my SIL and friends love them.
PS: And… I got a Best-In-Show ribbon at our county fair for my Moderne Baby Blanket! Love your patterns and all the new ones you have brought us through the Field Guides series. Thanks so much for helping me become a better knitter over the years!
First found MDK after seeing your “Pardon Me (I Didn’t Knit That For You)” video. I don’t even remember where I saw it but I laughed loud and hard and immediately knew I needed to find out more about these people❤️
Yes! I love that video! Please do a snippet post that includes a YouTube link so everyone gets to see it!!!
OMGosh, thanks for mentioning that video! I googled it and it is just wonderful! I will play it for my hubby, but he’s too deaf to hear the words so I’ll just have to repeat it for him. Three cheers to you gals!
The first MDK post I read was about two gallery exhibits in Edinburgh, one at Dovecot and one at another gallery a few blocks away, just before I was about to travel there. I spent a wonderful day at those exhibits and have been following MDK ever since.
I discovered MDK when your first book was published. My local library had a copy and I checked it out a LOT. That’s how I discovered your blog as well. When your second book came out, I went and bought it right away! Then I randomly (luckily) found a copy of your first book at Goodwill. Now I have 19 of the 25 Field Guides and am subscribing again as soon as we get the notification.
Seems like we’ve been friends all along…can’t recall when we “met” actually. I think through Karen Templar, perhaps?
I think from your beginning
I started my knitting journey in 2014 but happened on your website in 2019. I never thought i would be knitting patterns from mdk, buying yarn and gadgets and subscribing to the field guides. Lucky me.
It was way before you changed your name. March Mayhem was a big thing and such a delight to vote on new patterns. Wish you were still doing it even though it made my ‘to knit’ list get really long!
Someone sent me the link to “pardon me, I didn’t knit that for you” so I was forced to Google you. I’ve been wandering around here ever since. I’m not even sure how long ago it was except I still lived in the Southwest then. We’ve been in the PNW for 11 years now.
a long time ago! i have bookmarks from 2016…
I discovered MDK when I worked at a LYS about 5 years ago. A few of Ann and Kay’s books were staples in the store’s library…then I happily fell down the rabbit hole of the MDK universe.
Back in 2007 when Mason-Dixon Knitting was included in a knitting display at the local library. I’ve been a fan ever since!
I came on board just before the old blog went dark for a bit while you two schemed up this wonderful world we have now. I know @ohiostar was the first person to tell me about y’all but I’m not sure what finally got me here. I do remember that there was an email with a question and some talk of cookies.
I did do something during the dark, in-between times that was really fun and I encourage any newbies to give it a try. Click on Read, then click on Letters, then go all the way to the end. You have to read from bottom to top on each page but it is such fun to go back in time and read the early days. Ann feared Kaffe! Kay didn’t! There was an 8 pound ball of yarn. It’s a good time.
I had your knitting books before I discovered your shop. Nów I’m hooked on your snippets! I have purchased your products and I’m a happy camper!
I think the original MDK book was released around the time I started knitting. It was so approachable and beginner friendly! I’ve been a fan ever since.
I followed your letters since somewhere in the midst of time after your first book came out.
I don’t remember exactly how I discovered MDK but I know it was in February or March of this year. I hope to make it to Nashville
I think it might have been at about the time of the Sequences Field Guide. And I read the MD books from my local library: knitted curtains, knitted rugs! I was hooked.
I’m not sure exactly when, but I know I’ve been receiving the daily messages for at least a decade. Since before the shop and the wonderful little pattern books. I have them all (like many others, I was buying them when they came out one at a time)
I discovered you years ago, through your books and the ballband dishcloth.
I do not remember when I first joined but MDK’s name had not yet changed to Modern Daiky Knitting!!!
Same! I forgot about that though.
I do not remember when I first joined but MDK’s name had not yet changed to Modern Daily Knitting!!!
So so long ago, under the original name! I have the books, and have been reading the blog for what seems like forever!
Gosh, I can’t remember when I did NOT know you! Back when the blog was letters. Back before your first book. Back when you both had little children (I hope that doesn’t cause a wistful twinge). Back when Ann’s youngest lad was learning to knit in school (in case the previous caused a twinge, this one is an un-twinger). Every possible timemark I come up with, it’s “no, before that.” Beginning to think it’s possible I was born knowing you? But no, it had to be after because I’m likely a bit older than you 🙂
I first discovered MDK when they collaborated with Arne and Carlos. And I have gone deep into the rabbit hole! I love the field guides and introductions to other knitters. The online store is not to shabby either.
Thank you Ann and Kay for creating a wonderful world for makers.
Finding your blog, first 2 books and inspired by so many knitters you have showcased over the years. Look forward to a daily yarn-ey pick-me-up. Skills improved, so many projects in que, a stash of yarn, and connections with creative people. Thank you.
I bought Mason Dixon Knitting in a bookstore many years ago. I loved its easy breezy tone.
It took me a while to put together that Mason Dixon Knitting had become Modern Daily Knitting. I became hooked (crafters pun – I don’t crochet) on the website. Making is FUN and everybody here knows it.
I don’t remember but it was right about the time the name changed.
Also, is it possible to get the daily posts and not the snippets email? I ask only because since the snippets is also a post I get a duplicate email every Saturday… Fight the inbox bloat!!
That is a very excellent question but one I cannot answer. I know it was well before the name change.
I can’t even remember how long I’ve been an MDK fan and follower! Certainly before the term “follower” was used in a social media context. And I know I read many of the posts on my old and gigantic desktop computer which is now covered in dust and taking up valuable real estate in a corner of my office. I have always appreciated how often you post and the clever things you come up with to share with us!
I have been a loyal follower since 2004! The only way to start my day!
I discovered MDK through their books at my local library! Old school!!
I discovered MDK years and years and years ago. I think I did a google search of “best knitting blogs” and this one came up. It has remained a favorite AND it keeps going strong with regular content, which is so great. I’ve now knit a few Moderne baby blankets, MANY ball band dishcloths, and several kimono baby sweaters, as well as log cabins and miters and who knows what all? A Popover in gradient yarn is next on my list……
Oh my goodness, I’ve been an MDK follower since the early 2000s. I got the first MDK book when it was released back in the mid-2000s & was a follower before the book came out! I’m not a prolific commenter, but I read every one of your posts!
Oh I’ve been a follower since the second Field Guide … I think …. it’s been a loooong time (I have the Mason Dixon Knitting Books).
It was way back in the days of your letter exchanges and the discovery of your two books. Then there was a period of quiet and very little exchanged of letters which I didn’t realize was the gestation of an exciting new development. Congratulations on your lovely creation of the new MDK!
About two years ago I found it on a Google search
I actually found MDK when I was signing up for Knit Stars. I loved the class and went in search of a book and then another and then field guides and then you know how it goes YARN and more field guides and so it goes around. I love it. Thank you all
I enjoy reading the variety tips on the newsletter. For some reason, I am not getting the full newsletter at the moment. I miss it
I first discovered MDK through Arne & Carlos, when they were preparing for their FG Glow. Since then I’ve ordered several other FGs, I think I have about 10 now (5 print copies, my preference usually). Glow and Sequences are my favorites so far, but I’m probably going to end up getting Botanica for the Autumn Garden stole and the Blossom Stripe shawl. (Side note – I’m thinking of doing a riff on Blossom Stripe using Kaffe Fasset’s poppy chart and Felted Tweed.) Got to have my MDK and Arne & Carlos fix!
I cannot remember when I first discovered MDK as it was several years ago, but it was through a link on someones blog. I subscribe to the Saturday snippets but didn’t know about the daily email which I have just signed up for.
Almost 20 years ago? Before Rav, before you wrote your books.
Somehow, I found knitting blogs and especially your letters. I had started a new job. They stuck me in a classroom with computers without access to work files or programs.
I read your blog and several others from their beginnings. I then bought your books and read MDK every day.
I discovered MDK as their first book was published.
So much fun to read and knit.
Have followed your adventure for years.
I discovered you through your 2 books and baby burp cloths!!…long, long ago. That led me to look for you online and I’ve been here ever since! I am a subscriber to the Field Guides and bought them all individually during the no subscription era. The most profound time of MDK was when the name was changed… it was transformative for so many!!!
In the local yarn shop when I saw and looked through a Field Guide.
I first discovered MDK 2 days ago while scrolling on the Instagram search page. A picture of the Botanica throw showed up randomly. I am very new to knitting and have only practiced the knit and purl stitch. This past weekend I saw a cowl with doodles on it and became so excited. Guess that led to Instagram suggesting that picture I mentioned before. So I clicked on it and it led me to this website. Since then I have been surfing and reading and exploring. I also just downloaded the APP for my iPad.
I’d heard of the MDK book and blog ages ago, but I got into the current incarnation after Franklin posted on his Instagram that he’d be writing on it. I always enjoy the time I spend here.
I discovered MDK when I used to own a yarn store.
During the first year of Covid, can’t be more specific than that—it’s all a blur, isn’t it?!
I found MDK sometime in the last year or two as I fell deep into the knitting, and knitting reading/watching, rabbit hole!
It was a few years ago… I think when I was googling Patty Lyons for a specific issue and she had an article on it right on MDK!
Those Modern Daily Knitting e-mails perked up my morning office routine! I’d share highlights with my sister.
I first found MDK in an LYS, looking through some Field Guides they had in stock.
I really can’t remember. I will say that I always remember that it is Saturday because I open my email and there you are. Love reading Snippets.
I learned about MDK when you did the Hadley Sweater KAL from field guide #2 on Fair Isle knitting. I had just taught myself to knit 6 months before to make wool hiking socks for the whole family TAAT method and was new to on line knitting groups. Saw the KAL and fell in love with the sweater especially the natural woolliness of the suggested yarn and signed up. I wanted to stay up with Nell because I could tell she was a good knitter and I was afraid she’d leave the group once she finished her own sweater and wouldn’t be available for input so I knitted with adrenaline and finished my first sweater in 3 weeks. I felt that Ann was a kindred spirit because we both knew the demands big cities had on lawyer husbands—hers was NYC and mine is DC and I was so pleased when she commented on my Facebook posting and photo of me wearing my Hadley sweater. I’ve fallen for knitting and wanted to learn everything from history to techniques and finished the three levels of TKGA Master Knitting two years ago and thank your KAL and field guide in helping me make my very first sweater in 2017.
Mason Dixon Knitting times
When I first started knitting, I stumbled across your first book at a used book store. It’s still a part of my knitting library.
I first discovered MDK probably in the early to mid 2000’s when you referred to yourselves as Mason Dixon Knitting…how long ago was that? I have always loved the humor in your each of your writing styles and craved more of it as well as the wonderful patterns and inspiration.
Many moons ago.
I, too, cannot remember when I discovered MDK. Years & years now. My LYS, in the next county, went out of business. A new yarn store finally opened, but it also is in the next county. And in an area with STREET PARKING. I don’t know how to parallel park; we don’t have curbs where I live, so I never learned how. My knitting life is online. I don’t know anyone who knits. I will teach my grandchildren when they are old enough to hold sharp pokey things. Until then your blogs are my knitting group. I look for your posts in my email box first thing!
Gosh, I’m not sure, but about 8 years! I wake every morning excited to see the daily writings and who wrote it! Everything from your knitting, designers, artists, recipes, books, music and travel! You literally take me with you! It was a joy watching your shop come to fruition! I felt bad that my hands didn’t get dirty! I’m sure yours did! I’ve had the honor of meeting both of you in person in Rhinebeck! Fortunately for me, I live just 12 minutes away! What a show it is! I will look for you today. I hope your new venture in Catskill went well and look forward to hearing about it! Thank you for all the enjoyment!
I actually can’t remember. It’s seems for many years.
I only discovered MDK about 1 year ago. I promptly purchased some Atlas yarn and have been a huge fan ever since.
Way back when you first started have your QST two hard back books. Loved the simple straight ideas.
I have only recently discovered MDK. It was about a month ago, thanks to an Arne and Carlos video that I was watching. Another recent discovery.
I cannot believe that I don’t remember how I first discovered MDK. It was a long time ago. But I really really enjoy the weekly emails and follow along via Instagram. The shop is amazing, though with the cost of college tuition for three kids (one just started at Vanderbilt!), I’ve cut back on my yarn purchasing. I can’t wait to see what’s in the holiday shop.
I first discovered MDK through following Patty Lyons!
I first discovered MDK… Well, I don’t know how many years ago. But I got the books a long time ago, and the site not long after. (Sorry, I lost count.)
A friend sent me something with it listed and I visited the page. I love finding new webpages or newsletters about knitting. They tend to be my favorite emails! And some day I do want to visit Nashville!! And MDK!
I discovered MDK probably 25-ish years ago when I bought the hard cover book – probably from Michael’s? The cover featured Ann and Kay in cowgirl hats, I believe. I still have that copy (with a few Field guides on top) sitting on the side table next to my knitting couch:) I still go back to it for inspiration and instruction!
When the first book came out!! my best friend of 57 years and I are both knitters. One of us found the book in our LYS and gave it to the other, but we can’t remember who to home.
I think I discovered MDK about 6 years ago, but it difficult to remember, time flies
I first discovered MDK when I found a Field Guide in a used book store a couple of years ago.
Umm . . . How are we to remember all the things we have forgotten. Ten years? Noooo . . . Has it been? Uff da.
And yet, you’re keeping it fresh. Congrats!
A good friend showed me one of her field guides at a knitting retreat I attended.
Eons ago! I started knitting in 2006. It had to have been soon thereafter.
I first discovered MDK when i purchased the first book that was published. Then I saw your Field Guides series when I visited the new LYS that opened in my area. So many projects that I still want to make!
Eons ago! I started knitting in 2006. It had to have been around then?
Many years ago-your dish rags were one of my first projects!
Way back in time when I was a beginning knitter and you had a different name, I came across a quote attributed to you…”Knitting is supposed to be fun!” That quote stayed with me and I’ve been following MDK ever since. Keep up your amazing work!
I found MDK just as you were changing your name.
I discovered MDK through Alice Reilly
I am a friend of Alice’s mother and was introduced to Backyard fiberworks and MDK many years ago. Been a loyal follower and consumer since.
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading MDK every day for many years.
I read the blog ages and ages ago when I first started knitting around 2004-2005. Eventually learned of this about 7 years ago! Such a wonderful site.
Oh gosh, it has been several years since I discovered this wonderful site! Definitely before the name change. I learned about it through a friend on Ravelry.
I’ve been a fan since before you changed your name!
I believe it might have been AT Rhinebeck, signing the first Log Cabin book? What year was that? With the fun stamps… memories! Oh, and that crazy-cool sweater with writing all over it! Still dreaming of making that one…
MDK/Mason Dixon–it’s been so long, I don’t remember.
But I always look forward to the posts!
I discovered you through that wonderful book of yours years ago. Knit several projects…
I’ve been reading your Saturday snippets for only a few months now, and I always find something curious or inspiring! Thank you!
I started following you years ago, when you were Mason Dixon Knitting!
Discovered through the wonderful BOOKS around 2011…first borrowed from library, then purchased. These books made knitting seem zippy, jazzy and fun, and started my still on-going love of knitting.
Years ago! Can’t remember which year of course. It’s somewhere in my brain with all the other knit knowledge I forget but can now look up on my trusty phone.I first remember seeing your books on the library shelves under your previous name.
I was introduced to MDK in August 2021 by an online knitting class at WEBS
I remember discovering you in a book, but now can’t remember the name of it. That led me to ‘do the proverbial google’ and discovered your letters to each other. I think I subscribed then, but really can’t remember the actual timeline.
It’s been so long I cannot recall a time without MDK gracing my inbox! So much fun—I savour my Snippets every Saturday morning and love every moment of reading and learning.
I discovered MDK through a comment at my local yarn store
I first discovered MDK when I randomly bought an interesting looking book called Mason*Dixon Knitting – The Curious Knitter’s Guide (copyright 2006) and just fell in love with the conversational style of patterns, stories, pretty photos and more. Imagine my delight when I stumbled across your website many years later! Same conversational style of fun patterns, interesting stories and beautiful photos of beautiful knitting! I’ve been a fan ever since!
October 2023 while browsing through Instagram
My knitting friend, Lori, suggested your newsletter to me. Now I look forward to it each Saturday. “Oh look, I’ve got Snippets”. I especially enjoy Franklins Letters from Paris. You guys do a tremendous job putting it out each week.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
Several years ago.
I ‘m not sure how I originally found out about MDK online. I’ve been a subscriber for a while. I do know that I first “met “ Ann andKay through their books.
I wish I could remember!
I discovered MDK a few years back. It must have been during the pandemic – it is all a blur. So happy I did!
How did I find MDK? Well, first I read your books, over and over. I imagine I saw an article in IK Knits or Knitter’s about your website and jumped right in, but the details are hazy. So glad I found you!!
When did I first discover MDK? Arne and Carlos thru their weekly podcast.
I think when I was born! Seriously, I’m guessing about 10 years ago, before your rebranding. I may not check in daily, but you are the highlight of my Saturday mornings. Please never go away
Oh, wow, I don’t remember whe. I discovered MDK! I just hope an exact date isn’t required. Seems like years ago. I got to be in the first retain opening of the new shop with the Melissa Leapman Nashville Knitopia. I think I spent, oh, well, over $500.
I too, can’t for the life of me remember when I first discovered MDK. It was many years ago now. But I’m so glad I did!
Found your first book at the library when I was a new knitter looking for how-to books!
I first heard of MDK on a Knit Stars video. I was really taken by Ann’s and Kay’s down-to-earth manner.
I honestly can’t remember
It was sometime between the publication of Ease and Merry Making. I love Thea Colman patterns so I dove right in. Immediately fell for Snippets and the have been a constant reader ever since.
I found you when looking for a simple how to knit book for my niece’s birthday, found! What a great book, I almost kept it for my own collection.
I discovered MDK only recently and I’m so happy I did. If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t have gone down the rabbit hole to learn of the humor of DG Strong or the flavors of Rancho Gordo either, which curiously fit right together with my knitting habit.
I can’t remember the date but it was well before the new building and before the name change. I am pretty sure it was the first year of “Bang out a Sweater”. As a Canadian without the funds for international shopping, I was so excited to join a group where I could get wool from my local mill and still take part! I still have that sweater and the one from the next year!
I first discovered MDK September 2023.
I first saw the Log Cabin patterns many years ago. I found Mason Dixon Knitting in the library and eventually discovered the blog before the name change. I’ve been following for many years across the country from Virginia to Colorado.
I discovered you sometime between your two books. Log cabins and ball bands! First met you at a book signing at Powell’s in Portland Oregon. Have loved your blog for a very long time.
You’ve created quite a community here. Thanks for all the fun!
Found you by googling “knitting blogs.” When was a good bit before the first field guide which I bought.
Back when you had another name.
I’m a newbie! just found MDK about 2 months ago. I enjoy the joyful tone of the site.
thanks
oh gosh can’t remember but close to 8yrs i’m sure. Seen you on another knitter’s youtube, and a yarn show you both were part of, since then. bad memory of the date but I know it’s been since I moved into where I live know which is 8 yrs. Love your stuff, especially your newsletter.
I think I became aware of MDK through a Loops zoom thingy a couple years ago during the Pandemic.
I’ve been trying to remember how long I’ve known about MDK. It’s been so long that I don’t even remember how I stumbled across you. Love, love, love getting the Saturday morning email with all the buzz at MDK. I have found so many patterns (talking about you Pressed Flowers and Albers Shawl) and so many articles that are in my saved file. Thanks MDK!
Two or three years ago when my sister forward me one of your emails and I signed up then.
How long has MDK been around? Sometime after that, I discovered it. No local yarn shop where I live. MDK is one of the best online resources for inspiration.
Is it fair to say it’s been so long I can’t remember? I’m pretty sure I was referred by an Instagram friend if that helps. 😉
I found you before you were MDK but recently became a Snippet Subscriber
I first discovered MDK a few years ago, stumbling upon it while traversing the Internet. That’s one rabbit hole I’m glad I fell into.
Since the first book! that chevron towel pattern!
Became aware of MDK around 6 or 7 years ago once upon a time Mason Dixon knitting
Oh my goodness, it’s been many years ago when I discovered you! I bought one of your books that has the Moderne Baby Blanket and baby bib patterns and it is one of my faves.
With your first book-and I haven’t looked back since!
It’s been so long ago that I can’t remember!
I first discovered MDK about 6 month ago. Since then Snippets Day is my new Discovery Day – so much to explore and learn!
I think I found this jewel during the COVID lockdown, so 3 years or so.
For more than 10 years!
I first stumbled upon MDK when you were a mere blog of traded letters sharing wash cloth patterns and knitting tips and tricks.
Maybe two years ago
I have probably been reading your blog about 20 years, anyway before you changed your name! and have always enjoyed it.
Thanks for the chance at the new Field Guides. I’ve been thinking about subscribing.
I first found mdk when I bought fieldcissue no. 23 worth designs by arne and carlos. Boy am I glad I did! I love reading snippets on Sat mornings. Winning the subscription would be great!
I first discovered MDK about 10 years ago now as far as I recall. I love your Field Guides.
I have been receiving and enjoying the Saturday MDK for at least two years.
Please remember that not all of us own cell phones and do not text. Thank you!
I picked up knitting again in 2005 or 2006 after a long hiatus and there you were. I picked up your book on a sale table.
A long time ago from a good friend
Stumbled upon the site about five Yeats ago and have been hooked since!
I first discovered you all when I got the Mason Dixon knitting book. My first project was the felted square boxes. I made LOTs of them and see them on shelves in my friends’ and childrens’ homes. I love your quirky sense of humor too!
I can remember reading, lo these many years ago, a knitting blog by Kay and Ann because it laughed and learned something new. Thanks!
I first discovered MDK a few years ago, when I started knitting more again during Covid.
more than a decade ago. Wonderful
When you were just a blog, before your first book. Laughing and reading about knitting, yarn and occasionally travel is the perfect formula.
I first learned of MDK from the book Mason Dixon Knitting. I made the rug several times and still love it. I bought a copy of the book for the Library where I was director and my sister had a personal copy. I now have that copy in my personal knitting library. Got to take another look at it!
seriously? I can’t remember. It was around the time of your first book. And then you had a contest to knit a “project runway” type thing that my daughter entered back when she was in high school. She’s now in her thirties. There must have been a size limit because she knitted an outfit for a monkey beanie baby. That, I remember.
I honestly can’t remember when I first found MDK. I know it’s been over a year, maybe two. But I’m sure glad I did find you!
Many years ago I read the blog – letters between Ann & Kay. Congratulations on becoming the MDK we all love now.
I’ve no idea how I managed to stumble across MDK specifically, but know something had come up in a Google search when I was a pretty new knitter circa 2019 (while MDK was still known as Mason-Dixon Knitting).
I discovered MDK just last year! I’m sorry I’ve missed out on so much great info, yarn, patterns, field guides, and blogs. I’m just glad I’m here now.
I found the first book at my local library in 2006 and the blog shortly there after. It’s been so much fun!
early days… don’t remember when but the children were young!
I discovered MDK from your books, which I absolutely loved and still have on my bookshelf!
I discovered MDK nearly three years ago when I was looking for knitting help. I signed up for the newsletter immediately and count Wednesday and Saturday as two high points in the week because I get MDK news and inspiration before breakfast!
It’s just been a few months and I have really enjoyed the site. Book, music, tv/movie recommendations + helpful hints for knitting + beautiful patterns to add to my ever-growing queue. Thank you!
I honestly can’t remember when I first discovered MDK. I do remember looking at your old website so it had been a very long time!
I discovered MDK when it was still Mason Dixon Knitting. I have both knitting books and read Ann’s novel when it came out. I loved the rebrand to Modern Daily Knitting, and have definitely enjoyed getting Field Guides and more yarn…than I need.
Cheers to Ann and Kay!
I don’t remember how or when. In any case, I’ve stayed with MDK since my discovery. Love it.
OlgaJazzy!!!
I discovered MDK through the designer’s email – I was so excited to get the physical book – the paper has a nice feel and the graphic cover is so striking.
Keep the “colabs” coming!
Do you really expect me to remember way back then?
I believe I heard about MDK in maybe 2017 from conversations of knitters at Knitting Pipeline retreats and Paula(Emmons-Fuessle) as I remember went to the retreat. It is on my wishlist but until I get there Snippets and Sundays keep me part of the gang!
Sometime before the name change!
Oh gosh, I’m pretty sure it’s been at least a decade since I started reading MDK stuff
I think, when you launched the original site.
I discovered MDK a year ago on Instagram!
I can’t say when I first discovered MDK, but it’s been many years
I found the first and second Mason & Dixon books in the library and later bought my own copies so I was a fan from way back then.
I first discovered MDK years upon years ago via your early books but in discovering Snippets a few years ago, have become a much bigger fan. To say verging on an MDK evangelist with my knitter pals would not be an exaggeration. Keep doing “all the things” as only MDK does!
I discovered MDK at my knitting group when one of the members referred to your patterns and we selected one for our KAL Gals!
Found MDK online, was probably directed by Google. My local yarn store, the Yarn Bar, had knitted up a baby sweater, I bought a fieldguide and I’ve been snippeting ever since.
I don’t remember when I discovered MDK but I mentioned what a wonderful newsletter and website it is when I wrote my guild newsletter.
If only you were open in Nashville when my daughter lived there.
I read the book MASON DIXON KNITTING when it was first published. It was only a few weeks ago that I found this fascinating spin off of your collaboration. I love the idea of field guides but have never actually held one in my hands.
I don’t remember how I acquired it, but I have your very first book (by a different name). I made a few gifts out of it back then. Now I have a kitchen window above the sink that gets blinding sunlight and am thinking the curtain with eyelet holes would be perfect there!
About 3 years ago. Saw a reference somewhere (?) about log cabin knitting and they referenced your book, which I bought and entered the world of MDK! BTW, met you at Rhinebeck yesterday.
Oh goodness! On my bookshelf- Knitting Outside The Lines – 2008? The Curious Knitter too. Several projects, endless inspiration. Thank you!
Way back when you were Mason Dixon Knitting
Hello! I first discovered MDK yesterday when I went to Rhinebeck with my friend Jackie, an avid knitter. She had one of your field guides in the car and I looked through it on the drive. We looked for you but never found you at the fair; however, I’ve been inspired and will get back to knitting now. I’m only a beginner but I believe there’s hope for me yet!
I think I originally found MDK from a post/newsletter many, many years ago. I no longer remember exactly when but years before the name change.
Feels like ages ago now! I knitted a log-cabin blanket, baby blanket size for my nephew. I learned how to pick up stitches with that project.
I discovered MDK from your Mason-Dixon book.
Oh my, it’s been a long, long time since I first discovered you all. I know it was several years before you modified your MDK name. Which was a good idea!
I’ve enjoyed your Saturday Snippets the whole time! Thanks!
I can’t remember how long it’s been since I hooked up with MDK!
I started learning to knit just this past January. I instantly became fascinated with the technique of Brioche. I googled books on Brioche, and your field guide popped up. I bought it and signed up for your newsletter. I’d love to have a subscription as there is so much I want to learn!
I don’t know when I discovered MDK. It has been years. Even with that MDK manages to always stay interesting and innovative.
In 2006 when I purchased MD Knitting book. My how time flies!
I don’t remember when I first heard of MDK – whether I first became aware of MDK via the website or from the 1st book. Your news letters are the best – they put knitting in perspective. While the yarn, patterns, and the new skills I learn about from the news letter are great, the thing I most enjoy is that the content reminds me over, and over, and over again just how FUN and EXCITING knitting is!
One year ago! It’s been fun!
2 friends told me about this fabulous knitting site with lots of fun knitting content. I didn’t check it out right away, but when I finally did, I was smitten! Thank you for all of MDK’s incredible knitting information and fun. I appreciate every member of your team!
I learned at a recent Webs retreat. One of my fellow knitters I met recommended the weekly email the field guides as I commented on a gorgeous piece she was wearing.
I guess it was back in the early 2000’s with some of the books. I was knitting with a local group and we would share book ideas and the MDK books were always discussed and enjoyed.