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Onto the Sleeves
The body is finished and I'm onto the sleeves. I am working them back and forth and then seaming them. In the pattern Andrea says to knit the sleeves in the round. My body was knit back and forth and...
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Hello from Chicago
It was an early start to the day. My flight was great and I had a window seat. Lake OntarioLake Michigan with city of Chicago in the distance.My room was ready when I arrived at 11. I dropped my...
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Sunny Day in Chicago
I’m back in the room after a nice walk this morning.Lynn has been crazy in the store unpacking boxes. I think she received 7 today.She send a few pictures - our latest Hedgehog Skinny Singles...
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Good Bye Chicago
I’m sitting in the lobby waiting for my ride to the airport. I would be out walking around but it is pouring rain. And it isn’t very warm. I stayed at the St. Jane in this beautiful historical...
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Bewitched
Alex brought a friend to work with her today. Meet Monkey Jacobus. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry. Alex knit him in fingering weight singles to go with the baby blanket I showed a few weeks...
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Basic Beanie
We did some 'moving around' today to get ready for LYS Day. Hue Loco is going to hang in the front room. For now we have bags there. Very pretty bags.It was very hard to put the Vintage DK out. I could...
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Sleeve #2
What a beautiful day. My friend and I went outside for new pictures of our Hipster Shawl. The last pictures I took were not very good.We used 4 balls of Lirico from Louisa Harding.Lynn and I have been...
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Making Progress
Yesterday was spent knitting. My sleeves are finished and I'm onto the collar. A few more rows on the collar and then it's time to block. After the first blocking I will do the front bands. Then it...
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LYS Day Colours
Here are the next five colours from Hedgehog Fibres. LieblingPinky gray base with lots of speckles - orange, brown, mauve. Subtle yet stunning.RosewoodReddish brown semi solid, very versatile and...
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Throwback
What a beautiful day. Lynn and I went outside for some pictures. Lynda just finished a new store sample. This is The Weekender (pattern purchased on Ravelry). Sarah and Lynn have both knit this for...
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Magical Thinking
I totally forgot to share the last 5 colours that Hedgehog has introduced for spring. Let me introduceDewCool faded green, soft and fresh. DuneWarm dusky pinks and browns, with a hint of blue. EchoPale...
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What a beautiful shawl
Stole Bohemia is a new pattern from Svetlana Gordon. Svetlana's work is amazing. Take a look at her other patterns on Ravelry. I am yet to knit one of her designs but I will some day.This project looks...
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That's a wrap on LYS Day
Thanks to all who visited for LYS Day. To say it was crazy is an understatement. Our parking lot was full for most of the day. If I didn't get to say HI I am sorry. Poor Alex stood in the corner for a...
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Thank You UPS
I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend. I had every intention to write last night but I was so tired that I was in bed by 9:30. I couldn't even watch the Golden Knights play.Our latest order from...
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Sewing in Ends
A whole new craziness is underway in the store. Unpacking boxes and repacking for the Frolic.Ms. UPS brought us a box from Namaste yesterday afternoon and we have new Oh Snap pouches. You won't lose...
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Maud and Ophelia
I love all my Stephen West knits. This is Chevron Shenanigans. I hope you have some of Stephen's patterns in your queue because he is having a sale on his patterns.To get you started with your spring...
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Hipster
We are going to have a mini LYS Day on Saturday for those who can't make it to the Frolic and didn't make it in last Saturday.This is the Casapinka Design for LYS Day. If you visit the store on...
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One More Sleep
Ambah O'Brien has a new pattern. Meet Cheri Chevron. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.Knit tip to tip, Cheri is an easy-to-wear, shallow triangular shawl with a modern aesthetic. Classic chevron...
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Great Day
Thanks to all who visited us at the Toronto Knitters Frolic today. We had a great day but I am super tired. This is going to be short with a lot more pictures tomorrow.Our Throwbacks were a hit. People...
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New Project
As I was getting the cash ready yesterday morning Sarah walked around the booth with my phone.I made the Merino DK sign and Lynn hung it. Neither of us realized that I had the price wrong.The show...
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