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Almost there
This morning was hair day. I can't go to TNNA with grey roots. :) I got a bit of knitting done and am almost at the armhole.While I was there Mr. Canada Post brought in four boxes of madelinetoshBy the...
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I'm Sewing
Mom and dad are on their way home from Myrtle Beach. The ETA is 7-8pm. Thank goodness. There are many, many boxes in the back yard that I need dad to get rid of. Thanks in advance dad. :)Mr. Canada...
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Rowan Magazine 54
It's Thursday night and I just finished my post. I should be sewing but I saw online that Rowan had the preview of Magazine 54 on their website.See all the garments... Â I would suggest pouring a cup of...
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Saturday at TNNA
It's been a busy day at the show. I'm tired but found lots of great things.My cardigan is done. I have about 6 more ends to sew in but wanted to get a blog post written before dinner.New shawl pins...
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TNNA Day Two
When I went to the trade show in January I was by myself which gave me a lot of time for blogging. This trip I am here with Beth and Bev. We've been out for dinner every night and those are long...
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Madelinetosh
Here are the new colours for fall.I'm not sure when we will have them in the store but I hope we have them for the Knitter's Fair.I tried hard to get the names in the picture but some didn't show as...
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Colinette
There are new throw kits coming from Colinette called Arizona Dream. The yarns are hand dyed in a small village in Wales.Colinette has been hand dying yarns for a log time. I'm going to guess close to...
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Monday in Columbus
We were up early and off to the show. A few orders were placed, I picked up a few things and we said our goodbyes. Then a trip to Easton Town Centre.I forgot to get a picture when we were there. A bit...
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Rowan at TNNA
We made it home safely. No problems on the drive home but I am tired.On the way there we played the license plate game and got 30 states. On the way home we only got 27. I was tempted to drive through...
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While I was away...
Cathy unpacked lots of yarn and got it put away on the shelves.Noro Kureyon has 8 new colours.Perfect for making the Log Cabin AfghanYou can find the pattern for the afghan here....It is easy to knit....
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Fall Yarns
It's hard to believe when the weather is this hot but fall yarns have started to arrive. Yesterday Kim and I unpacked a large box from Blue Sky Alpacas and Spud and Chloe.Here are the four new colours...
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Ponchos
They're coming back. Ponchos are shown in the fall/winter collections of Givenchy, Valentino, Oscar de la Renta, Dolce and Gabbana and Chloe.A beautiful cross between a sweater and a poncho, this...
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Double Pointed Needle Tubes
Are you a sock knitter? Check these out. DPN Tubes from Knitter's PrideA solution for holding and protecting your valuable and delicate Double Pointed Needles while they are still connected to your...
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Color Play Mohair Wrap
I almost made it to the last section. Probably five rows and then I'm on to double strand of colour A. No, I didn't do anything today but knit. And that is the plan for tomorrow as well. :) I'm hoping...
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Happy Birthday Canada
I hope everyone in Canada is enjoying a day off with family and friends. So far my day has been great.I was up early and finished the knitting (and sewing in ends) on my Color Play Mohair Wrap.Pattern:...
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A Vest
I've decided what my next project is going to be. All of my sweaters/cardigans are either heavily patterned or multi coloured. A vest in one colour will let me wear my hand knit scarves. My silk...
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More from Rowan Magazine #54
I wanted some really pretty pictures today and the best place to go is the Rowan website. The photography for their magazines is always amazing.Here are some more garments from Magazine #54. Only a...
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It's Here
This morning I spent two hours in a chair at the dentist. Cleaning and then a few fillings repaired. Not a great way to start the day.Mr. Canada Post came in while I was out with a box from Blue Sky...
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Rowan
There are many, many new free patterns on the Rowan website today.Knit this men's patterned sweater from Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 54 as an exclusive free download, a design by Brandon...
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