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Sheep
New stitch markers arrived this morning. They are so cute. Lynn has already claimed a box of the sheep.I've purchased my pattern for the latest Westknits KAL.The first clue will be coming on October 4...
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Knitters' Fair
The big question - What are we taking to the Knitters' Fair? I'm not going to show everything at once. This way I have pretty pictures for the next week and a half. And I keep changing my mind daily....
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Biches & Buches
I made a quick decision today and we have a new yarn on the way. Fingers crossed it will be here by the end of next week.Le Petit Lambswool from Biches & Buches. 18 beautiful colours.it is a pure...
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Time for a new project
Guthrie has been soaked in Soak and is lying out to dry. I went back to my Log Cabin Afghan while I decide on my next project.Do you follow Spincycle Yarns on Instagram? Rachel posted this awesome...
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Log Cabin
Nine squares done and eleven to go. So far every square is different which makes me happy. When all the squares are finished I will lay them out like this and do some arranging to make sure that the...
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Open on Mondays
Guthrie isn't quite dry so I worked on Log Cabin squares today. Number ten is finished and number eleven is half way done. I wasn't going to blog today but decided to write for a few minutes before...
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I'm ribbing
Guthrie is dry and I am working on the ribbing. This is going to take longer than I thought. I might be casting off as the show starts Saturday morning.A not so funny story - I get myself all set to...
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The Original Shift
Photo ©Andrea MowryI received a surprise email from Spincycle Yarns and another shipment is on the way. In this order we will receive 5 kits of the original colours that Andrea used to make her...
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Beth's new project
Before I send out a newsletter, I email it to Beth so that she can read it over. She read my newsletter this morning and off it went. I received a text a little later in the day asking me to bring home...
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Prizes
Today was the day. We did the draw for the winners of our Joji KAL. Everyone's name was put into a bag and Alex drew them out.The shawl pictured is called Washed Out and Kathy knit it. I'm showing it...
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One More Sleep
We're ready. Tomorrow morning we need to dress our friends and put up the price signs. I need to make a few signs that we forgot and then it's bed. We'll be up at 5:30 and out the door by 6:30. Please...
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Knitters' Fair 2019
Wannietta, Lynn and Sarah looked awesome in their new sweaters. We could only wear them until noon because it was very warm in the arena.Wannietta and Sarah are wearing Joji's Understated and Lynn (and...
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New arrivals and new projects
Catherine at ZigZag Stitches sent an email this afternoon that bags are on the way to us. We should see them by the end of the week. We will have the same styles (Wedges and Drawstring) with lots of...
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Fair Isle is cool again.
We have three new colours of Uneek Worsted from Urth Yarns. I used two skeins each of two colours (4006 and 4009) to make the Nightshift. The yarn is super soft and the shawl drapes...
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Softer than expected
The store is back in order and our friends are dressed for fall. Now we need the weather to get a bit colder.Latte knit in Rowan Brushed Fleece. The pattern is free when you purchase the yarn. Our...
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A Night of Knitting
Newleaf (pattern purchased on Ravelry) is growing. I'm using Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool (dark violet blue) with Spincycle Dyed in the Wool (cold comfort). Yes, colour work is addictive. For...
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Boxes
Mr. Canada Post was here early this morning with a big box from Zigzag Stitches. Catherine does an amazing job making these bags. We have lots of new fabrics.The Wedge bags come in three sizes - small,...
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More Colour Work
Leanne was in today with her new sweater. It is gorgeous. The pictures were quick because it was way too hot to be wearing a sweater. Can you believe it's almost the end of September?Pattern: Papa...
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Field Guides
Stephen West has a new book out. We don't have copies yet but we should have them by the middle of October.photos ©Stephen WestThis is Westfjords Wanderer. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry if...
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She's Home
Miss Lucy is home and it was so good to see her. We know that dad takes very good care of her but it's still nice to see her in person and know she's doing well.It's just over a week until we leave for...
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