The way it works

SCA member X researches nifty Nordic single needle knitting/crochetting technique (Nalbinding).
Sarahbyrdd takes a workshop from SCA member X, gets a feel for the technique and thinks COOL I CAN DO THIS. 
Sarahbyrdd tells the lady at the yarn shop about it as, sparks yarn-shop-lady's interest and promises to bring project back when done. 
Sarahbyrdd shows half completed project to the office knitting lady, sparks knitting-lady's interest. 

Winter 2009 ... all of New York City sports Nalbinded hats and mittens?