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Gradient
The Exordium ShawlI saw this post on Instagram and wanted to share with you.You can get the pattern for the Exordium Shawl on Ravelry.Exordium means “the beginning of anything.” So, I thought it was a...
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A day at the beach
Photos ©Stephen WestThis triangular shawl begins with a tiny triangle at the center of the shawl. Parallelograms are stacked on the three sides of the triangle hence the name Trianglegram. Each...
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New Colours
Blue Sky Fibers showed a picture yesterday so now I can share with you. There will be new colours of Woolstok coming in January. These colours have been ordered and as soon as they arrive at Blue Sky's...
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Newleaf
I had some time to knit in the store today and Newleaf came out. The pattern asks for 12" from the armhole division to the start of the ribbing and I am at 8". There won't be much knitting tomorrow but...
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Boxing Day
I hope everyone had a safe and happy Christmas day with family and/or friends.Our cake came from Jones Bakery in Caledonia. The cake was awesome but there was a small problem. Two pieces were cut out...
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Nightshift #7
Alex blocked my latest Nightshift. This is Noro Ito 19 & 20. I love how bright this one is. At 4:30 it hit me that I hadn't taken any pictures yet. I got this one just before it was too dark.Thanks...
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Pretty in Pink
Churchmouse Yarns reknit their Colorplay Mohair Scarf in pretty shades of pink.Have fun playing with color—glowing, silky soft Kidsilk Haze color! Watching what comes next is so much fun. For the scarf...
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POP
Do you need some colour in your life? Take a look at the POP blanket from tincanknits.This blanket is inspired by the bright, exciting and high-contrast graphics of comic books and American Pop Art,...
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Tomorrow is the day
Tomorrow is the day that Jenn Steingass' new pattern will be out. I just checked UPS and our shipment of Spincycle should be arriving on Thursday. Happy Dance! I'll be ready to start this before I go...
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Happy New Year
Welcome home Boscoe. Dad and Beth left early to pick him up. Lucy stayed with me. He was good for the car ride home but was ready to get out of the truck by the time they reached our house.He's had a...
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Yarnuary
This is from Melanie Berg and I thought it would be fun to play along. You can follow Melanie on Facebook and Instagram.Use the prompt list and share something about yourself on social media -...
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Linen
We have a brand new Linen from BC Garn. 6 colours arrived today.Lino is suitable for hand knitting, weaving and machine knitting. The more linen is used, the softer and beautiful it becomes. You can...
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A Gift
YarnuaryDay 4 - A gift you've madeI knit this sweater for our friend Lynda when we were in high school. This is Lynda's daughter Jessie wearing the sweater. It has lasted a long time! The pattern was...
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A gift
This is Ambah O'Brien's Sunshower Shawl. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.This is from AmbahAustralian Bush Fire Relief fundraiser 100% of sales of the Sunshower Shawl through to midnight...
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The Simple Collection
On Saturday we had many new knitters in the store. Lynn and I introduced them to The Simple Collection from Tin Can KnitsHere at Tin Can Knits we enjoy the basic ingredients of knitting. The Simple...
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How Knitting Changed My Life
Mr. Canpar came in this afternoon with 2 new colours of Bamboo Bloom.Thick and thin, matte and shiny, Bamboo Bloom is a versatile yarn with colors that make even the simplest garment shine.You need one...
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New Home
It was one of those days where Lynn, Alex and I decided to start moving things around. Noro Ito now lives in the front window. I think it will enjoy it's new home.I cast off last night and then soaked...
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Denim
This is another magazine coming from Rowan for spring. It's really cold in Ancaster this morning and these pictures give hope of nice weather to come.I know I need this cardigan.There is something so...
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Stephen does cables
Photos ©Stephen WestWhat a gorgeous shawl. Stephen West has a new pattern out called Cabled Bliss.This simple textured shawl features meandering cables framed by simple ribbing and garter stitch. Three...
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Selbu Mittens
Lynn has beautiful new mittens. The pattern is Selbu Mittens (purchased on Ravelry) and she knit them in Loch Lomond. She used less than one ball of each colour.This is an ideal beginner’s pattern for...
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