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Inspira Cowl
Alex has been busy. She finished a sweater and her Nordic Arrows Shawl. It is gorgeous!! She has totally fallen in love with Brioche. I taught it at Camp this year and I must say that I'm falling in...
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Jolly Wee Elf
It's not early to start thinking about Christmas decorations. These little elves make great gifts. Cathy made me a few and they are sitting on my mantle.The pattern is from Churchmouse Yarns and Teas....
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Laine Magazine
I ordered Laine Magazine (Issue 6) last night. We should see it next week. Laine is a high-quality Nordic knit & lifestyle magazine for knit folks. We cherish natural fibres, slow living, local...
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Sneak Peek
Lynda was busy getting us samples ready for Woodstock. I had her knit two Two-Point Cowls. The pattern is from Churchmouse Yarns. You can purchase it online and we have copies in the store.“Snuggle up...
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Happy Thanksgiving
I hope everyone is enjoying the day with family and/or friends.Our friends at Churchmouse Yarns and Teas have a free pattern for an easy to make scarf.Self-patterning and self-striping sock yarns, like...
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Woolstok and Dream State
Sarah finished her newest sweater this week and is ready for the Woodstock Fleece Festival. The sweater fits her perfectly!Pattern: Tensho (purchased on Ravelry)Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok for the...
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Good Morning
I woke up this morning to exciting emails.I sent a note to Anke at GarnStories over a year ago asking if we could order her beautiful hand dyed yarn. She didn't have room in her dye schedule for us....
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The Night Before the Night Before
As Lynn was leaving tonight she confirmed that she will be staying at my house on Friday night. We go to Woodstock Friday afternoon to set up for the Fleece Festival. She stays at my house instead of...
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Namaste
I'm excited to share with you that we will be carrying Namaste bags and accessories again.I've known Laura Zander (the owner of Jimmy Beans) for many years. When I found out that she was the new owner...
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Setting up
I think fall has arrived. It was cold out today. I wanted mittens while I was loading the van.Laine magazine arrived today and it is beautiful. There are copies in the store and in our booth.Our job in...
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A Rose between two Tenshos
We had a great day in Woodstock.Lynn and Sarah wore the Tensho Pullover and Wannietta wore here leather jacket because it was really, really cold. Her shawl is a Stephen West and added sunshine to the...
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Another Comfort Fade
I'm knitting this one a bit differently. The armholes are too deep on my first Cardi. I could do the math and change the shaping but I'm taking a different approach. This time I'm knitting from the...
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Vegas Day One
My flight last night was great and I accomplished a lot on my Comfort Fade Cardi. I’m at the first fade. I should have brought another ball of grey with me. I had to start the fade a few rows sooner...
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The Conservatory
The Conservatory was beautiful. It is amazing how much work goes into their displays. And that they are different from year to year. I have a lot of pictures so I’m picking the best ones.I walked...
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ADVENTurer Scarf & Wrap
Ambah O'Brien has some fun planned for December. The Adventurer Scarf & Wrap was designed with a Yarn Advent Calendar in mind to make the most of daily mini skein gifts that appear. There are so...
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Oh Snap!!
Meet Rosehip. This is a new colour of Hedgehog Kidsilk Lace.70% Kid Mohair, 30% Silk lace weight yarn. Glowing pure silk core wrapped in soft fuzzy mohair halo, the ultimate lace yarn. Use as...
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Third Colour
A day of watching football means that I'm fading in the third colour. It also means that I'm almost to the point where I need to start working on math. My finished Comfort Fade Cardi is hanging in the...
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Wrist Ruler
©Stephen WestBetween teaching Brioche at Camp and the Brioche projects that Alex has finished I'm itching to do a project using it. Stephen West brought out Suriously Holey in July. He just added new...
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Powder and Dust
Lace like little cat paw prints on dust and a lovely neutral, fading color palette make this shawl perfect for every knitter. Easy triangle shape and squishy garter stitch are relaxing to knit, but the...
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Chevron Shenanigans
Rita came in this afternoon with her Chevron Shenanigans. This is a Stephen West pattern that you can purchase on Ravelry. Don't forget about his birthday discount this week.Select a palette of fading...
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