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Fino
Mr. Canpar delivered new Manos Fino mini skein kits yesterday. This kit is so pretty - very spring/summer.p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Helvetica; color: #333333;...
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I want them all
New bags just arrived from Atenti. They are gorgeous. These bags are sewn in the US and the workmanship is amazing.All the Atenti bags are on the website.I fell in love with this bag the minute I saw...
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What's a Snood?
A free pattern from Erika Knight.Summer Breeze A pretty and drapey snood knitted in four different lace patterns. materials yarn: erika knight studio linen 85% recycled linen/15% premium linen approx....
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Still Growing
We love Girandola from Louisa Harding. The yarn is self-patterning with a hint of sheen. Each ball is 200 grams with 560m (610 yards).One ball makes Brickless. We knit the store samples on 3.75mm...
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The best laid plans
There hasn't been any knitting today (read below) so I'm showing pretty pictures from Hedgehog Fibres. This is Flying Fringe - a free pattern on their website.Easy rectangular scarf in garter stitch...
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Sewing
The tosh merino light page is looking a lot better this morning. I'm in the store because the madelinetosh order was supposed to be delivered today. I missed the driver so we are going to see the yarn...
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Seven boxes arrived today
The tosh is here. Kerstin and Linda were digging in the bag like little kids. :) The colours are amazing.As we were unpacking I put together four colours of tosh dk for the Comfort Fade...
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Fading
In the chaos of all the boxes yesterday we didn't get one opened until this morning.We have two new colours of Uneek Sock. The kit has two balls that are dyed exactly the same. You will end up with...
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It's a good day when...
We have a new Fading Point in the store. Diana brought it in yesterday afternoon. We used one of the Mrs. Crosby Train Case kits - Submarine. The colours are amazing. And the shawl is super soft.Train...
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New pattern from Ambah
Meet the Shiri Wrap - a new shawl from Ambah O'Brien.Knit yourself a lace-weight delicacy. Shiri is a gorgeous light wrap, large enough to snuggle up in, light enough to wear year-round. Choose...
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Happy Canada Day
The Comfort Fade Cardi is growing. I knit a little too long last night and didn't get a post finished.Neighbours are setting off fireworks in the field behind our house. Watching them never gets...
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Dividing
Ten more rows and I will be dividing the body and the sleeves. It's almost time to fade in the next colour as well. Very exciting. I can feel a few more hours of knitting tonight.Cathy and Sarah are...
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Gossip
I like to put things off until the last minute. Or even after the last minute. Today I spent some time working on the website getting it ready for our next order from Hedgehog. The colour swatches are...
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Do I have enough?
Some days are harder than others to write blog posts. When a shipment arrives it is very easy. We aren't expecting any shipments this week. What do I write about? Then I had an aha moment. Why not...
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Best Friend
Kerstin visited today and brought a shawl to show off. A Girl's Best Friend (pattern purchased on Ravelry) knit with Hedgehog Skinny Singles and Uschitita. Yes, I want it. It's purple and beautiful.a...
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Kaffe's Colours
I am so excited. It's less than a month away until we see the new books from Rowan.Kaffe's Colours is amazing. All the designs are knit in Rowan Felted Tweed.There will be 8 brand new colours of Felted...
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Short Turn
Our friend Kate Atherley has a new sock pattern out. Short Turn can be purchased on Ravelry.This design is inspired by the TTC, Toronto’s transit system, which is loved and despised in equal measure....
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Knitting by the lake
Sarah is busy working on her Comfort Fade Cardi at the lake. I askedtold asked her to have it finished in time for the Knitters' Fair. She said that there was no way but I think she'll do it.Sarah is...
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Rowan Magazine 64.
This year is the 40th Anniversary of Rowan Yarns. Magazine #64 is spectacular. There are two sections to the magazine. Ruby and Alpaca Classic. These are from the Ruby section.It's only 3pm and I want...
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Adelaide
Here are more of the new colours coming from Primrose. Adelaide is a beautiful yarn to work with.ADELAIDE - -Fingering weight -100% Superwash merino -398m (435 yards) / skein -single ply -115 gram...
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