Scarf in a Day
We received new colours of Alpaca Classic from Rowan.Kim Hargreaves used Alpaca Classic in her newest magazine Pale.Churchmouse Yarns and Teas has an amazing pattern for a shawl knit with Alpaca...
View ArticleUnique Shawl Pin
There were a few choice words at my house last night. I was merrily knitting while watching Survivor. It was time to cast off. What a great project. Looks good. Super easy. Very fast. I was almost...
View ArticleSerpentina
Churchmouse Yarns and Teas has a great pattern called the Shoulder Cozy. We have patterns in the store or you can purchase it on Ravelry. Once you have the pattern then you need the addendum from...
View ArticleNew Display
Customers are asking for quick to knit gifts. One suggestion is the Darn Knit Kinetic Cowl (pattern free on Ravelry). I've knit the cowl three times. It's super easy and very fast. For all three I used...
View ArticleChristmas Stockings
Beth and I have been making Christmas Stockings. The first one I made was a trial to see how the pattern worked and to see how much yarn we used. You can make the stocking in a few evenings. It was...
View ArticleDeck the Halls
Dad and Lucy just dropped off boxes of yummy. I have been going through the Rockshelter and might take some home 😉All the colours are on the website.My Free Your Fade is knit with104 Old Lace86...
View ArticleTravel
I cast on my travel knitting yesterday.I cast it on and did about 20 rows when we decided it was too tight. I started again today on larger needles. I'm using the new Noro Ito. Colour 4 and colour...
View ArticleGetting ready to go
It's the "day before I go away, rush to get everything in order" day. I was casting off Free Your Fade and Lynn was sewing in the ends at the same time.It's finished and hanging at the cash desk. I...
View ArticleNight shift
I was able to knit a lot today. Our flight was at 10:30. We were up at 5 and at dad’s by 6:45. He is looking after Roko while we are in Vegas. The drive to the airport wasn’t fast but it could have...
View ArticleBlack Friday
We were awake at 5am so we got moving, had breakfast and hit the mall. Most stores opened at 6am.It was our first Black Friday experience. Dillard’s didn’t open until 8am. When we got to that end of...
View ArticleChristmas hits Vegas
It’s 2:30 in Vegas and we’ve already walked over 10km today. Vegas is getting ready for Christmas. This amazing tree was at the LINQ Promenade. The Louis Vuitton window in Crystals.The Bellagio.The...
View ArticleGolfing
Beth made a new friend at the hockey game last night. His name is Chance and he is a Gila monster. The NHL Fights Cancer jerseys are purple and Beth bought me one at the game. Of course I need a purple...
View ArticleLast Day
We weren’t sure what we were going to do this afternoon so I suggested seeing the baby dolphin at the Mirage.I have quite a few dolphin pictures. There was a training session and I kept clicking...
View ArticleHome Again
I took this picture from our room just before we checked out last night. Goodbye Vegas. Our flight was uneventful but I must say that I hate the red eye.I visited Lynn in the store this afternoon and...
View ArticleShifting
Alex finished the Shift. It looks amazing and I really think that she should give it to me 😀This cowl is the perfect all-the-time accessory! And the answer for all of those knitters out there who love...
View ArticleWaited and waited
Dream State is here. Somedays UPS delivers before noon. Today we waited. And waited. They finally arrived late this afternoon.Pictures ©Andrea Mowry.When we received our last order I put aside colours...
View ArticleBlossoms
I wondered why my Nightshift didn't look as amazing as it should have when I took pictures the other day. Then it hit me. I didn't hang it by the long edge. Now it looks better. It looks like a...
View ArticleWhat the Fade?!
Andrea visited today wearing her What the Fade?! It is beautiful. Andrea is not afraid of colour and does a great job putting together wild and amazing combinations. Now I want to make this.Quadruple...
View ArticleGrab some mini skeins
I'm almost finished. I might have enough yarn for one more section. The great thing about this pattern is that I can cast off when I'm almost out of yarn - no one will know if the last section is...
View ArticleMelanie Berg
Melanie Berg designs amazing patterns. This is True Colors (pattern purchased on Ravelry).During December she has an Advent Calendar. Every day she offers a different pattern for a discount. The...
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