Snow
Beata who owns Hedgehog Fibres has a brand new pattern. Meet Le Pouf Sweater (pattern free on Ravelry). You are doubling Hedgehog Sock on 4mm needles. The possible colour combinations....Simple top...
View ArticleEnjoy the Ride
The snow is coming down in Ancaster. I was in the store until 4:30 and then it really started to accumulate. I waited as long as possible because Mr. UPS was coming with a box from Spincycle.These are...
View ArticlePuppies
Lisa came in last week wearing her Nightshift in Noro Akari (one ball each of colour 4 and 10). It is so cheery I thought I would share today when we are all grumpy from shovelling. I love the finished...
View ArticleNew Tosh
Our friends at madelinetosh are getting ready to dye some merino light for us. I hope to have out of stock colours and a few new colours sometime in December. We need shelf space so I have marked down...
View ArticleAs Soon As Possible
It is time to say goodbye to madelinetosh ASAP so we've marked it down to $22.50 a skein (in the store and on the website).We need room for the Malabrigo Rasta that should be arriving soon.Here are...
View ArticleOne of a Kind
Bab's Diamonds (pattern purchased on Ravelry) is a great cowl pattern that can be knit in many thicknesses of yarn - fingering, sport, dk and worsted. Lynne Sosnowski is the designer.Lynne mentioned...
View ArticleIt's Official
Do you need a quick gift? How about Snap? The hat is knit with 4 strands of fingering weight yarn on 6.5mm needles. This hat is a great way to use up your leftover fingering weight yarn. How about the...
View ArticleStockings
“Start a creative tradition!” In three sizes: Wee, Medium and Jolly Big. And in any length you like. Use these simple shapes and add your own personal touches. We’ve given you a few ideas to get you...
View ArticleKathy was styling today!
Kathy visited today wearing two gorgeous hand knit items. She knit The Throwback in Cascade 220. I love her colours. Now I want to make another one.It doesn't show well in the pictures but her glasses...
View ArticleGift Packs
We unpacked a big box from Soak this morning. New gift packs are here. They are so adorable. The zipper matches the scent.The box is small enough that it will fit in a stocking.What is it: The perfect...
View ArticleBoxes of yarn everywhere
There were a lot of boxes delivered today - nine in total. I got a few unpacked but there is yarn everywhere.We received our first shipment of yarn from BC Garn.BC Garn is a family run company...
View ArticleCrocodile
Mr. Canada Post brought in a box from JUL this morning. We have new shawl cuffs and shawl pins.Handmade in the USA in the JUL StudioGenuine Crocodile-Embossed Italian Cow LeatherShawl Cuff length - 6.5...
View ArticlePretty in Pink
Eileen was in today wearing her Nightshift. It is gorgeous. She used Noro Akari in grey and pink. As Eileen was knitting her shawl she called because she was running short on grey but had lots of pink....
View ArticleTwo Point Cowl
Cathy and Sarah visited last week and Sarah was wearing her Two Point Cowl. I should have taken pictures because it was so cute on her.The pattern is from Churchmouse Yarns. You can purchase the...
View ArticleSpud & Chloe
I spent yesterday afternoon knitting a few more hats. Beth will be making a trip to Mission Services this week to drop off what we have so far and we will be making at least one more trip down before...
View ArticleNew pompom
Coming next week - the newest magazine from Kim Hargreaves.A force of nature. With a spirited energy this collection of twelve designs is filled with joy and a cheerful freedom. Set against one of...
View ArticleOn your mark…get set…. GIFT!!
It's time for the 2019 Indie Gift-A-Long. I read about it in Ambah's latest newsletter. If you don't receive it, I suggest you sign up. Learn about new patterns. See what Ambah is up to. Coupon codes.I...
View ArticleMaker's Trunk
This morning Mr. FedEx brought in two large boxes from Namaste. We only received one colour of the Maker's Trunk and I'm trying to find out when the rest will be available. (Then it hit me - it is...
View ArticleBigger is Better
Brian Smith has a new pattern out. I love it!! It is called Radarta and the pattern is purchased on Ravelry.It is knit with 4 colours of fingering weight yarn. Perfect timing - madelinetosh merino...
View ArticleBigger is Better Part 2
Churchmouse took their Jolly Wee Elf pattern and made a BIG elf. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry and then download the free addendum here.Our Jolly Wee Elves have gained a Jolly Great friend!...
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