Tetra Cotton is a unique modern construction of four shades, creating an interesting yet delicate colour palette. Interchangeable with Truesilk and Cotton Glace this yarn has lots of pattern support available.
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Tetra Cotton
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Snow Day
I wasn't working in the store yesterday but I did get some chores done at home. The new Rowan cottons (Tetra and Cotton Lustre) are on the website. The February Dream Club is on the website. I went through and updated the Rowan books - there were some missing.
There was some snow removal as well. When I woke up at 5:30 (I'm not sure why I was up that early) this is what the truck looked like.
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We got a lot of snow.
The sad thing about yesterday was that I didn't get to knit until late last night.
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Ley Lines is growing. I'm almost finished the third section.
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It's the end of the day and Mr. UPS just came in with Rowan Magazine #57.
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There might not be a lot of knitting tonight. I'll be perusing the magazine with a cup of tea.
There was some snow removal as well. When I woke up at 5:30 (I'm not sure why I was up that early) this is what the truck looked like.
The sad thing about yesterday was that I didn't get to knit until late last night.
It's the end of the day and Mr. UPS just came in with Rowan Magazine #57.
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Unpacking Fun
Mr. Canada Post brought in a box from Lynda this morning.
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Fabulous cables in Rowan Felted Tweed. What a classic sweater that you can wear for years to come.
Meet Karla from Rowan Loves Kidsilk Haze and Felted Tweed.
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We received a shipment of the cutest kits today. The newest Soakbox.
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What an awesome gift. The kit will make a striped hat or a striped pair of legwarmers for baby. Give the yarn or knit it up and you have a great gift box.
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What other goodies came today?
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We're well stocked on the Knit Kit.
The Knit Kit is equipped with the nine most essential knitting accessories needed to accompany a set of needles and yarn in your project bag. The front of The Knit Kit contains a durable row counter and a smooth retracting 5ft. tape measure. The left side of The Knit Kit has a fully removable crochet hook for picking up that dropped stitch or weaving in an end and the right side of The Knit Kit has a folding in-and-out thread cutter in the event your scissors are not available. The back compartment of The Knit Kit nicely houses sturdy, TSA Compliant, collapsible scissors as well as point protectors, darning needle, needle gauge and two different sized stitch markers.
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The Bigga Buddy from Namaste is back in stock along with a surprise colour. We have Eggplant!!
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The Harlow bag is back in stock too.
-Caribbean Blue
-Eggplant
-Red
-Raspberry
Now it's knitting time. Ley Lines is calling me.
Meet Karla from Rowan Loves Kidsilk Haze and Felted Tweed.
Knit this Woman's cable jumper from Rowan Loves. A design by Sarah Hatton using either the gorgeous Kidsilk Haze or the beautiful Felted Tweed with long raglan stocking stitch sleeves and a crew neck.This is for an intermediate knitter.
This limited edition Soakbox includes a 3oz bottle of Soak, stylishly matched to erika knight British Blue wool. Two essential pieces to knit for baby. Really easy to make using basic stitches. Perfect for layering to keep baby cozy and cool all year through. And all made with the very best of British wool.
Supremely soft , subtly sheeny and deliciously soft, the wool of the Bluefaced Leicester is Britain’s most luxurious fibre.
The ultimate natural fibre perfect for projects for baby or lightweight garments, keeping skin comfortable all year through, whatever the weather.
A selected palette of chalky pastels that work together, in solid colours, stripings, tippings, fair isle or intarsia projects.
Machine washable @30 degrees
What other goodies came today?
The Knit Kit is equipped with the nine most essential knitting accessories needed to accompany a set of needles and yarn in your project bag. The front of The Knit Kit contains a durable row counter and a smooth retracting 5ft. tape measure. The left side of The Knit Kit has a fully removable crochet hook for picking up that dropped stitch or weaving in an end and the right side of The Knit Kit has a folding in-and-out thread cutter in the event your scissors are not available. The back compartment of The Knit Kit nicely houses sturdy, TSA Compliant, collapsible scissors as well as point protectors, darning needle, needle gauge and two different sized stitch markers.
The Bigga' Buddy case is an oversized version of our Better Buddy case; it features hidden magnetized interior walls to keep your metal items in place, a removable interior divider, and is made of vegan animal-friendly faux leather. Perfect for quilters, crocheters, knitters, and general Namasterians alike! Contrast stitching, solid construction, and snap button closure; when size matters- you need a Bigga' Buddy!
-Caribbean Blue
-Eggplant
-Red
-Raspberry
Now it's knitting time. Ley Lines is calling me.
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More Rearranging
Yesterday we did some rearranging in the store. We had to because we are running short on room. We also have many trunks and suitcases that show off yarn and we aren't using them.
The Alegria sock yarn has a new home.
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I've been cheating on Ley Lines.
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While tidying up the house I came across an Inspira Cowl that I started in Freia Fingering. If you've knit an Inspira Cowl you will understand that it is very addictive. You want to keep going to see what the next colour will look like. Also, there isn't counting like there is with Ley Lines.
It's time to hit Publish, sit in front of the TV and work on Ley Lines. Grey's Anatomy and Top Chef. The Blacklist and How to Get Away with Murder will be taped. Now that football is done until September I will need something to watch on Sunday afternoons.
The Alegria sock yarn has a new home.
Sock yarn from Manos! Alegria is an easy-care blend of ultra-soft superwash merino with durable polyamide. Its “hand” is remarkably soft and resilient, and the bright, playful colorways would make exciting baby projects as well as socks.
Fiber Content - 75% superwash merino, 25% polyamide
Yardage - approx. 445 yds / 425 mts per 3.5 oz / 100g
Gauge - 28 - 30 sts = 4" / 10cm
Needle Size - US 1 - 3 / 2.25 - 3mm
Care Instructions - Machine wash or hand wash in cool water. Dry flat.Socks or shawls. The yarn will work great for either. And the colours are very yummy!!
I've been cheating on Ley Lines.
It's time to hit Publish, sit in front of the TV and work on Ley Lines. Grey's Anatomy and Top Chef. The Blacklist and How to Get Away with Murder will be taped. Now that football is done until September I will need something to watch on Sunday afternoons.
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Ley Lines is growing
My post is late tonight because I've been knitting like crazy on Ley Lines. I was hoping to be even further but I did make it into the 4th section. Just 150 more rows and then I can start casting off.
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The pattern is very addictive. I want/need to keep going to see the direction that the ribs are going.
A customer ordered yarn to make the shawl in dk weight. I can't wait to see a larger version. It has me thinking :)
A customer ordered yarn to make the shawl in dk weight. I can't wait to see a larger version. It has me thinking :)
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Cloudgate
A new yarn from Lorna's Laces.
100 gram hank
100 m / 110 yards
6mm needles
$23.50 a skein
A few colours just arrived and more will be coming in a couple of weeks.
Multis...
Solids...
Beth snuck into our house today to see how things are going. The railings are in on the stairs and they look great. The stain on the wood will be grey.
We are supposed to get snow tonight and tomorrow. If you have to be out and about, drive safe. It really is a good reason to stay in and knit.
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A day of knitting
Then the next thing to do is knit.
It's really late now and I did a lot of knitting today. My picture isn't very good because I was rushing so that I can post and get to bed. The shawl is going to need a good blocking when done so that the ribs stretch out. I'm going to pin it onto a mannequin tomorrow so that we (you and I) can get a better idea of what it is going to look like when finished.
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Ouch
Sorry to my poor mannequin. She became a pin cushion today.
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Ley Lines stretched out. Now I'm excited. I think it looks awesome! And it's starting to look like the picture on the pattern.
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There was a bit of a problem yesterday.
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The ball on the top right was the first ball that I started to knit with. When in skeins, the colours looked similar. I realized that I might run out yesterday afternoon so I wound the bottom ball. It is totally different. I started working 2 rows of one ball then 2 rows of the second ball. Then it hit me. I'm going to run out of the original colour. I'd end up finishing the shawl with the bottom ball which is definitely more brown. I wound a third skein - top left. It is different again. Now I'm knitting one row of each colour, carrying the extra threads up the side. If you really look you can see where I started alternating balls but when the shawl is finished no one will know unless I point it out.
1. If you are knitting Ley Lines, you can carry the yarn up the side of your work and you won't see it. The first two stitches and last two stitches of every right side row are knit. Carrying the yarn up the side actually made my edge stitches neater and the floats are hidden on the back.
2. If you are working with yarns that have been kettle dyed (like Manos or Malabrigo), work with at least two, if not three balls at once. They might look close but when knit they could be very different.
Now it's time to get back to the shawl. I am so excited by how it looks on the mannequin that I want it finished. Like now. There are other yarns swimming in my head that will make a fabulous Ley Lines.
Ley Lines stretched out. Now I'm excited. I think it looks awesome! And it's starting to look like the picture on the pattern.
There was a bit of a problem yesterday.
There are a few lessons to my sad tale
1. If you are knitting Ley Lines, you can carry the yarn up the side of your work and you won't see it. The first two stitches and last two stitches of every right side row are knit. Carrying the yarn up the side actually made my edge stitches neater and the floats are hidden on the back.
2. If you are working with yarns that have been kettle dyed (like Manos or Malabrigo), work with at least two, if not three balls at once. They might look close but when knit they could be very different.
Now it's time to get back to the shawl. I am so excited by how it looks on the mannequin that I want it finished. Like now. There are other yarns swimming in my head that will make a fabulous Ley Lines.
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Delphi
Instead of dwelling on the snow and cold, let's think about spring. Mr. Canpar brought in 3 huge boxes of pretty, summery yarn today.
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knits on 8mm needles
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Any help that you can give is amazing. Thanks to everyone for donating.
A tape style ombre yarn, Delphi knits up quickly & is perfect for textured styles as well as easy knits.50m on a 50gram ball
knits on 8mm needles
Don't forget about the Food Drive. There is just over a week for you to get your food and/or money into the store. This is from Jan Lukas who has been the driving force behind the Food Drive since the beginning.
Met with the Food Agencies that will benefit from our food drive
Neighbour to Neighbour, The Salvation Army Greater Hamilton, Food Share, St. Matthew’s House, Mission Services of Hamilton, Wesley Urban Ministries, Good Shepherd Centre, Ancaster Community Services
... they have clearly told us what is needed:
Agencies say they need the staples such as soups, pasta, pasta, sauce, canned beans, salmon tuna peanut butter (but make them heathy choices like low sodium etc), dried rice, dried lentils, dried beans (especialy good for those on special diets), whole grain cereals, canned fruits and vegetables, baby formula and diapers, toiletries ... some of the folks only have a hot plate to warm up goods. Students can also use school snacks but can you please check the expiry dates - what you would eat those in the food banks would eat. CAN YOU STEP UP AND BRING IN THE FOOD NEEDED OR VOLUNTEER PLEASE ancastercommunityfooddrive@gmail.com or bring the food over to St John's Parish Hall on Feb 21st.
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Eco Baby Prints
We're still unpacking and rearranging. I'm not sure how we are fitting everything in. And there are some big shipments still to come. 8 HUGE boxes are coming from madelinetosh next week. We have 132 skeins of sock yarn coming from Zen Yarn Garden. It's a great time to be shopping for yarn!
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100% organic cotton
125m on a 50 gram ball
25 stitches = 4" on 3.25mm needles
A fun new yarn for babies and children. Eco Baby Prints will also work for any Debbie Bliss pattern that calls for Baby Cashmerino.
100% cotton. Organic cotton. And it's machine washable. But guess what - it isn't just for kids. The yarn is sports weight so there are many, many patterns for adults as well.
I did a quick search on Ravelry. I searched for sweaters, adult size, sports weight that are hot right now.
Here are some patterns for you to peruse... There are a lot of amazing patterns!
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I'm excited about a new colour coming very soon from Zen Yarn Garden called Convergence.
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A new pattern book and yarn from Debbie Bliss are in the store.
125m on a 50 gram ball
25 stitches = 4" on 3.25mm needles
A fun new yarn for babies and children. Eco Baby Prints will also work for any Debbie Bliss pattern that calls for Baby Cashmerino.
100% cotton. Organic cotton. And it's machine washable. But guess what - it isn't just for kids. The yarn is sports weight so there are many, many patterns for adults as well.
I did a quick search on Ravelry. I searched for sweaters, adult size, sports weight that are hot right now.
Here are some patterns for you to peruse... There are a lot of amazing patterns!
I'm excited about a new colour coming very soon from Zen Yarn Garden called Convergence.
The fifteenth offering in our new ART WALK Series features a painting by Jackson Pollock entitled "Convergence". From one medium to the next, artists express their use of colour. Inspired by Pollock, our dyer has successfully captured the excitement and complexity of the painting.We're having a problem at home right now because the TV schedule has changed. We can't remember what night anything is on. Why can't they leave things alone??
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Noema
I'm excited about new patterns for Louisa Harding's Noema. These are available as leaflets.
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A great description for Louisa's designs is timeless, accessible, and unabashedly romantic
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75% cotton
20% acrylic
5% nylon
120m on a 50gram ball
20 stitches = 4" on 4mm needles
The bottom row are new colours for this season. We have a great selection from both rows in stock.
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Noema was introduced last spring with a great pattern book.
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See all the patterns...
We have the cowl from the front cover as a store sample. The yarn is soft and the cowl is light to wear.
Cathy stopped by with her newly finished Technicolor Cowl.
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Lynn put it on for me to get pictures. The colours aren't quite as bright as the picture but they are just as pretty.
I really like these colours. I keep packing them up and taking them home but I don't want to copy Cathy so I keep bringing them back. I'm thinking that if I change one colour then I'm okay. It won't be a copy anymore :)
I'm texting with Cathy as I'm writing. Here is what she said
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Another text came through and she's stopping by tomorrow to get more yarn. :)
The fireplace is on. Grey's is on the TV and I'm going to knit and cry with April and Jackson.
A great description for Louisa's designs is timeless, accessible, and unabashedly romantic
20% acrylic
5% nylon
120m on a 50gram ball
20 stitches = 4" on 4mm needles
The bottom row are new colours for this season. We have a great selection from both rows in stock.
We have the cowl from the front cover as a store sample. The yarn is soft and the cowl is light to wear.
Cathy stopped by with her newly finished Technicolor Cowl.
I really like these colours. I keep packing them up and taking them home but I don't want to copy Cathy so I keep bringing them back. I'm thinking that if I change one colour then I'm okay. It won't be a copy anymore :)
I'm texting with Cathy as I'm writing. Here is what she said
I love that yarn and pattern. I'm tempted to do another one. Help!
The fireplace is on. Grey's is on the TV and I'm going to knit and cry with April and Jackson.
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Russian Hills Shawl
Lynda, if you are reading this, the yarn is coming to you next week to make this.
Purchase the pattern on Ravelry...
Living in the Bay Area, I’ve discovered many places in a very short time! Russian Hills is a neighborhood in San Francisco, with steep hills, charming side streets and a vibrant, colorful attitude.
The Russian Hills Shawl aims to recreate those hills with careful lace that mimics mountains and sidesteps.
This edging is worked first and goes so quickly because of its visible lace patterning. Later on, we pick up for the body and use garter and stockinette as a blank slate to wear around the body, letting the lace do the talking!
Inside the pattern you will find the Chart and Written Instructions, notes on how to modify the shawl to your yardage and a comprehensive abbreviation list to ensure you don’t get lost in Russian Hills. As always, the pattern has been tested and through the eyes of a technical editor.
Finished Sizes
58” wide (at inner edge), 80” wide (at outer edge), 18.5” tall centre spine
Yarn
Mrs Crosby, Hat Box (75% Superwash Merino, 15% Silk, 10% Cashmere, 317 yds per 100 g skein)
2 skeins in shade African Grey
Knitting Needles
US 7 / 4.5mm needles
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Toby Roxanne
A wide triangular shawl worked from the top down, the Castalia shawl features an undulating border worked in a contrasting color. Designed by Toby Roxane, this pattern includes both charted and written instructions
Finished Measurements: 60" [152.5 cm] across, 19" [48 cm] deep at center
Yarn: Serenity 20 [70% superwash merino/20% cashmere/10% nylon: 400 yds/100 g]
Needles: size US 6 [4mm] circular needle, 24" [60 cm] or longer
Gauge: 21 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] over stockinette stitch, after blockingToby Roxanne has designed some amazing shawls for Zen Yarn Garden. These patterns are exclusive to Zen for the next three months and then they will be available for purchase on Ravelry or on Toby Roxanne's website.
We will have the patterns in the store next week. They will be available with the purchase of any of the Zen Serenity yarns - Serenity 20, Serenity Single or Serenity Glitter.
If you want the colours that are pictures, the kits will be available mid-May. You need to order by the beginning of April.
For information about Toby Roxanne to and see more of her patterns, visit her website....
Thank you to Gale Zucker for the amazing photos!!
Have you ever wished for a pop of undulating whimsy in an otherwise mundane day? Castalia is certain to please; with her triangle construction and lace-patterned border in a vibrant contrast hue, she's ready to bring a smile to your face with her comforting song. Just the thing for adding personality to your workday wardrobe, Castalia will keep you mesmerized both on the needles and off. Quirky enough to be memorable yet versatile enough to be wearable, Castalia is a great everyday piece to keep the ocean nearby whenever you might wish.
A semicircular shawl worked from the top down, the Caliadne shawl features gradient stripes worked in a contrasting color. Designed by Toby Roxane, this pattern includes written instructions.
Finished Measurements: 44" [112 cm] across, 14 ½" [37 cm] deep at center
Yarn: Serenity Glitter Sock [80% Superwash Merino/10% Cashmere/10% Sparkling Nylon: 400 yards/100 g]
Needles: size US 6 [4mm] circular needle, 24" [60 cm] or longer
Gauge: 21 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] over stockinette stitch, after blocking
Reminiscent of a watery home, the simple waves of Caliadne are sure to enwrap you in the ocean's splendor wherever your land-bound adventures may take you! This shawl's contrasting stripes create depth and a sense of unending beauty when coiled upon itself. Elegant in its simplicity, Caliadne is great for beginners who are ready to take the plunge into medium sized projects. It's a piece versatile enough to be worn day and night, and pink enough to soften the edges of your business casual wardrobe without taking you into the realm of cotton candy.
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Family Day
Tomorrow is Family Day so the store will be closed. It should be renamed 'Sit on the Couch and Knit Day'
Last night was the annual Valentines Dinner to raise money for Honduras. For some reason it is always very cold on the night of the dinner. The dinner is held in a school gym and Beth and I are on the team of people serving dinner. Be a server for an evening and you will leave a big tip every time you eat out. It isn't easy. The money raised ($13,000) provides support for various community development projects in Honduras and the Carpenteros' Education Fund.
Today was all about resting. And knitting. I pulled out the infinity scarf that I am knitting with Classic Elite Silky Alpaca Lace. There are 6 strands held together which gives a great tweedy look.
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The yarn came in The Come Together kit and there is enough yarn to make a large project like a scarf and a small project like a cowl or hat. I'm going to use the left over yarn to make a cowl.
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It's time to set aside the infinity scarf and start the cowl. I'll knit the cowl to where I want it and then use the left over to finish the infinity scarf. This way I use up all the yarn. I really hate having anything left over.
Of course I can't find the needles for the cowl so I went back to Ley Lines. Normally I hate working a project in ribbing but this shawl has grabbed me. I can't put it down. It's time to get back to it and watch CSI. We have two episodes tonight and from the commercials it looks like Nick is leaving. I am going to be so sad. :(
Today was all about resting. And knitting. I pulled out the infinity scarf that I am knitting with Classic Elite Silky Alpaca Lace. There are 6 strands held together which gives a great tweedy look.
Of course I can't find the needles for the cowl so I went back to Ley Lines. Normally I hate working a project in ribbing but this shawl has grabbed me. I can't put it down. It's time to get back to it and watch CSI. We have two episodes tonight and from the commercials it looks like Nick is leaving. I am going to be so sad. :(
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Cowl vs Infinity Scarf
I hope everyone had a good Family Day. I was up early and went to the store to make sure everything was okay. It is so cold out that I need to make sure the pipes don't freeze - the house is over 200 years old so it isn't built like we build them today. The pipes were good but the side walk is starting to heave. I had a hard time getting the door open. I'm not looking forward to tomorrow morning. Dad might have to send a few guys to work on the concrete. Then home for a bit of knitting. A very relaxing day to get ready for a busy week. The madelinetosh shipment is supposed to be arriving in the storage locker tomorrow. We will try and get it into the store as quick as possible.
After yesterday's post, I was asked what the difference is between an infinity scarf and a cowl. The length is the difference. This is my distinction - please don't quote me as others might not agree.
A cowl is tight to the neck.
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The Fractal Cowl
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Rasta Checkerboard Cowl
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Home Checkerboard Cowl
I've had fun going through pictures of our finished samples. Sorry, there are lots and I could show so many more. Cowls are fun to knit. If your tension is off a bit, it won't matter - it'll still fit you. They are quick to make. And you get to play with fun yarns. One or two skeins will make a cowl so you can try a yarn and then move onto knitting with something else.
An Infinity Scarf is loose and you can wear it long or double it around your neck. Both are actually called cowls (as you will see by the names below) but if I'm talking about them both in a post, I will use different terms to distinguish the length.
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The Technicolor Cowl
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After yesterday's post, I was asked what the difference is between an infinity scarf and a cowl. The length is the difference. This is my distinction - please don't quote me as others might not agree.
A cowl is tight to the neck.
The Inspira Cowl
I've had fun going through pictures of our finished samples. Sorry, there are lots and I could show so many more. Cowls are fun to knit. If your tension is off a bit, it won't matter - it'll still fit you. They are quick to make. And you get to play with fun yarns. One or two skeins will make a cowl so you can try a yarn and then move onto knitting with something else.
An Infinity Scarf is loose and you can wear it long or double it around your neck. Both are actually called cowls (as you will see by the names below) but if I'm talking about them both in a post, I will use different terms to distinguish the length.
I cast on with Silky Alpaca Lace (6 strands at once from the Come Together kit) this afternoon to make a cowl.
80 stitches. Knit every row. Pretty mindless knitting which is good every once in a while.
Now to play on Ravelry for a few minutes. I'm flying to Myrtle Beach on Friday morning. A quick visit with mom and dad for the weekend. I need knitting for the airport. (Didn't you know that you get to start a new project when you go on a trip?) There won't be much knitting time in Myrtle - dad will keep me busy :) Unfortunately it looks like the weather could be cold so there won't be any golfing.
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Coming soon!
Each strand of Sandpiper has five space-dyed shades, giving it highlights and shadows that occur organically as the eight plies interact. These mingling colors add depth and interest, but their similar values mean Sandpiper still shows texture and lace beautifully!
100% cotton
18-20 stitches = 4" on 3.75mm-4.5mm needles
100m in a 50gram ball
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2015 Food Drive
It's Food Drive time again. Last year our customers were amazing. We filled the Edge full of food and gave $400 in cash.
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While I was away at the trade show I started collecting for our amazing gift basket.
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-a Nina Tote from Offhand Designs
-Radiant Petite Madison Layers (far right) - the sparkly skein of purple yarn from Prism Yarns - 73% merino, 7% cashmere, 10% silk and 10% sparkle - 372 yards on a 100gram skein
-Solemate from Lorna's Laces (middle) in a brand new colour for spring (it appears there is a bit of a purple theme happening with the yarns so far) - 55% superwash merino, 15% nylon and 30% outlast - 425 yards on a 100gram skein
-a ball of the brand new bulky from Freia Fibers - 79m on a 150gram ball - one ball will make a cowl - 100% wool
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I am donating this suitcase. It is a small bag - carry on size. When I did my fall order of Regia sock yarn I received this from Schachenmayr. It's been hiding in the basement because I knew that I was going to use it as a prize for the food drive. A self-patterning suitcase - how cool is that?
This is just the start of our gift basket. Yarn and accessories are coming from madelinetosh, Rowan, Old Mill Knitting and Zen Yarn Garden. This afternoon I'm getting on the phone to more suppliers to ask for donations. I'm aiming for a gift basket valued at over $1000.
The Ancaster Community Food Drive. This is the 23nd year for the event. So far they have collected over 1,203,000 pounds of food and over $63,5000. The food is distributed throughout Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas and Flamborough.
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Zen Yarn Garden sent 3 skeins of Serenity Glitter Sock. Imagine the awesome shawl that you could make with these.
Black Mousse
Black Pearl
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madelinetosh sent 4 skeins of merino light in tart. The possibilities are endless for this.
While I was away at the trade show I started collecting for our amazing gift basket.
Small and Sassy and Swinging on your Shoulder... Nina Tote makes a come back as your new favorite purse or small project bag of the season!-Artistic Difference by Talitha Kuomi and From Folly Cove by Julia Farwell-Clay - pattern books from Classic Elite Yarns
-Radiant Petite Madison Layers (far right) - the sparkly skein of purple yarn from Prism Yarns - 73% merino, 7% cashmere, 10% silk and 10% sparkle - 372 yards on a 100gram skein
a single ply of luscious high quality merino, cashmere and silk. Lustrous, with a beautiful sheen and great dye saturation-Mrs. Crosby Hatbox in Icebox Watermelon (bright fuchsia - far left in bag) - 75% superwash merino, 15% silk and 10% cashmere - approximately 300 yards on a 100 gram skein
-Solemate from Lorna's Laces (middle) in a brand new colour for spring (it appears there is a bit of a purple theme happening with the yarns so far) - 55% superwash merino, 15% nylon and 30% outlast - 425 yards on a 100gram skein
-a ball of the brand new bulky from Freia Fibers - 79m on a 150gram ball - one ball will make a cowl - 100% wool
This is just the start of our gift basket. Yarn and accessories are coming from madelinetosh, Rowan, Old Mill Knitting and Zen Yarn Garden. This afternoon I'm getting on the phone to more suppliers to ask for donations. I'm aiming for a gift basket valued at over $1000.
The Ancaster Community Food Drive. This is the 23nd year for the event. So far they have collected over 1,203,000 pounds of food and over $63,5000. The food is distributed throughout Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas and Flamborough.
For every can/jar/box that is donated in the store, you will receive an entry into the draw.
All food needs to be delivered to the store by Thursday, February 19, 2015.
The draw will take place on Friday, February 20, 2015.
The draw is open to residents of Canada-the value of the goods and the price of shipping prohibits us from shipping outside of Canada.
If you live out of town and would like to donate, please send me an email and we can arrange a cash donation. You will receive 5 entries for $10 or 10 entries for $20.
ADDED JAN 21
A sweaters worth of Rowan Denim.
ADDED JAN 22
From Old Mill Knitting
-10 balls of Naturally Mohair
-10 balls of Zara Print Melange
-a pair of Lantern Moon needles
-a Lantern Moon tape measure
-a Lantern Moon case for interchangeable needles
Look at the awesome basket that Old Mill Knitting donated to hold all the donations.
Roomy basket made of woven fiber and folded recycled paper. Sure to be a conversation piece in your shop, studio, or home.
From Schachenmayr
ADDED FEBRUARY 18
Black Mousse
Black Pearl
Confetti
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That's a lot of yarn
399 pounds of yarn arrived yesterday from madelinetosh. It went to the storage locker and we are counting it and bringing it to the store. The whole shipment won't fit right now but we will get most of it in.
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tosh sock
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Someone has been busy knitting.
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Cathy's latest Technicolor Cowl. This is shades of grey with a touch of colour. Very muted and very pretty. I'll be making up kits tomorrow.
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Have you thought about taking a workshop at the Frolic? Take a look at the offerings - it will be hard to choose. Sivia Harding is this year's special guest instructor.
tosh merino light
Lynn has been having fun going through the bags of yarn. She keeps putting together combinations for awesome shawls.
A box arrived from Zen Yarn Garden. Lots of pretty colours of Serenity Glitter Sock.
Someone has been busy knitting.
Sivia Harding is guest instructor at Frolic 2015. She has been churning out patterns since 2003 after learning to knit in 2000. Her work has appeared in publication under her own name and has been featured in the Twist Collective online magazine, on knitty.com, in various subscription clubs, and many knitting books.
One of her specialties is knitting with beads. Sivia loves the magical effects achieved when beads are combined with lace, cables and other textural elements. Sivia considers herself a knitting mentor. She loves to inspire experiment outside the realm of the original technique or project which often leads to the student developing highly original ideas of their own. She offers workshops on knitting with beads, designing shawls, exploring mobius, socks and more.
Her self-published designs are found on Ravelry and her websitewww.siviaharding.com.Now it's knitting time. I've been busy printing price signs for the store. I'm in the 'I'm going away for a few days and the store needs to be in order for Cathy' mode. I know the prices of things and where to find them but she can't always read my mind.
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Ready to go
I'm leaving early in the morning for Myrtle Beach. The house is clean. I'm packed - carry on so there isn't a lot to put in the bag. The most important thing is my knitting. Remember that when you are going on a trip you get to start a new project. I started Ley Lines in Zen Yarn Garden Serenity Silk Single. The colour is convergence and is brand new in the store.
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While I'm writing an email came through from Netflix. The next season of House of Cards starts next Friday. If you haven't watched the first two seasons, I highly recommend the show.
It's time for bed. I want to be on the road early just in case there is a line up at the border. If I'm early it means quiet time to sit and knit at the airport.
It's time for bed. I want to be on the road early just in case there is a line up at the border. If I'm early it means quiet time to sit and knit at the airport.
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Hello Myrtle Beach
The day has started out crazy and has continued to be that way.
Beth called me at 7:30 this morning to say that she was at her warehouse and the pipes were frozen. She woke up at 5am with a bad feeling and she was right. Luckily she caught it before they burst and all is good at her work.
She freaked me out so I had to stop at the store before heading to the airport. No problems but better to be sure before heading off and Cathy getting to work at noon and finding the store flooded.
Now I was way behind schedule. I drove very fast to the border. Thankfully there was no one else crossing and I arrived at the airport early enough. Or so I thought. The regular lot was full so you have to park off site. I parked, got in the van to the airport and we sat for 20 minutes. Again, thankfully it was a small airport with only 2 flights leaving so there was no security line. I made it to the gate just in time.
Here is my ride
I had a row to myself on the plane so I watched an episode of Elementary and knit.
Mom and dad met me at the airport and we had lunch before heading home. To meet the furnace repair man. We have two furnaces for the house. One is working (upstairs and my bedroom) and the other isn't (the rest of the house). We also had a visit from the alarm company to fix the alarm. The house is falling apart :)
We're heading for dinner soon and then I might be moving in with mom and dad for the night. We'll see how cold the house is later.
It's really cold here today. One of my parent's neighbours had a water line break in their house this morning. What a mess. This is how my dad is walking around.
I took this quickly without him seeing me. He is in a toque. We're in the south. It's supposed to be warm. Not below freezing.
I'm not complaining because I know you are cold at home. It's supposed to be warmer tomorrow for you.
Have a good evening. I'm going to knit :)
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