A new project
Mr. Canada Post brought in a big box from Freia Fibres this morning that included Minikins. These are so cute. We have different colour combinations of 9 packs that include the pattern for the...
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Wannietta has been busy. Wow. Her Carlina looks amazing.A box from Lynda arrived this morning. The shawl is beautiful! I will get more pictures tomorrow. It was so windy that my friends wouldn't go...
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Alex finished a hat for the store and did an awesome job. The colours turned out amazing. The stitch pattern is Brioche which makes the hat totally reversible.Pattern: Harlow (purchased on...
View ArticleParadise Valley
We get our Shawl Cuffs from Knox Mountain Knit Co. They make amazing cuffs but did you know that they also design shawls?This is Paradise Valley (pattern purchased on Ravelry) knit with three colours...
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Not my sweater. I knit fast but not that fast. I just finished the last colour work row. The construction of this sweater is interesting. There were short rows before the colour work and now the...
View ArticleCovet
Kim Hargreaves has a new book and it should be arriving next week.A collection of twelve, classic women's designs including elegant cardigans, relaxed sweaters and cosy longline jackets.Someone thinks...
View ArticleNew Patterns
Seacross is a seamless sweater knitted from the top down with a stunning five-colour yoke. The pattern includes two sets of instructions for the colourwork: one for knitters who are comfortable...
View ArticleKnitting Camp before the fun begins
We made it safely to Bayview-Wildwood for Camp. It rained lightly for most of the ride but thankfully it stopped when we arrived. It is definitely sweater weather!We stopped at Webers on our way.I've...
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We just got back to the room after the fashion show. It was a long one this year. Over 50 garments. We had a photographer and I will have pictures next week.This morning I went for a walk and took...
View ArticleThe Last Night
Yesterday afternoon we did some group shots. Comfort Fade Cardigans in very different colours. You can tell that we love Andrea Mowry patterns.NightshiftsWeekenders.I have more but it's late and I need...
View ArticleBack at Work
We had an amazing time at Camp with Laura Bryant. Her classes were awesome. She brought many garments for our fashion show. Here are a few.This shawl is stunning!!! It is from Vogue Knitting and I am...
View ArticleNot going to make it
A few more rows and then I'm dividing for the sleeves. Lynn and I have come to the conclusion that we aren't going to make it. We are going to do short sleeves and then take out the cast off after...
View ArticleLots of Colour
Minikins and Minikin Palette Packs are now available on the website.Fiber: Custom spun, single ply 100% US mulesing-free MerinoCare: Hand WashBall Size: Nine x 25g/.88 oz - 98 meters/107 yards - 963...
View ArticleFlying with knitting needles
I follow the CATSA on Twitter and this was in my feed today.I am continually asked about taking knitting needles on an airplane. Go to the CATSA website and search 'knitting needles'. This comes...
View ArticleLove Note
Our group project for the Knitters' Frolic - Love Note (pattern purchased on Ravelry). The sweater is so pretty. Tin Can Knits has given us the go ahead to share their photos.This sweet little sweater...
View ArticleStitch Markers
Here are more pictures from Cocoknits. We can order next week and should see these at the beginning of November. They are way, way, way too cute.We couldn't be more excited to announce our newest...
View ArticleGood Bye Myrtle Beach
My trip has been very fast. Dad and I golfed 9 holes yesterday and 18 today which takes a lot of time.We had a lot of fun! Unfortunately I didn’t get a lot of knitting accomplished. We’ll see what...
View ArticleLet the packing begin
I'm home and ready to get back to work. We'll pack for Woodstock tomorrow.I got myself nicely set up in Myrtle Beach to knit while waiting for the plane to arrive. He came 20 minutes late which meant I...
View ArticleJust one more row
I was up early this morning and at the store by 8:15. Perfect start to the day. NOT! I took my store keys out of my bag before I went to Myrtle Beach in case Beth needed them and I totally forgot to...
View ArticleMontana Mountain Cowl
Beth has been working on her Montana Mountain Cowl but it won't be finished in time for the Fleece Festival. Lucky for us, Diana finished hers. She used Le Petit Lambswool and Dyed in the Wool. The...
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