The Police
I spent some time knitting this afternoon. A few more rows and this section of colour is finished. I really like how it is turning out. For a while this afternoon I was afraid that the colours were too...
View ArticleMy Newleaf
What an amazing day. The sun was shining and it was warm outside.It was the perfect day for Newleaf. Today is the first day I've worn it to work. The sweater is so light - you don't know you're wearing...
View ArticleFade Packs
The Rowan Kidsilk Haze Fade packs arrived today. Yummy!!! They are on the website as well.Our ever-popular Kidsilk Haze combines the soft halo of super kid mohair with the vibrant shine of silk in one...
View Article52 Weeks
They finally arrived!52 Weeks of Socks is the first hardcover book of Laine Publishing. This publication contains 52 knitting patterns by 46 designers, and is a true encyclopedia of socks. Patterns are...
View ArticleSquared
Our friends at Churchmouse Yarns have new patterns. Printed copies of the patterns are on the way to us but you might need to get started right away. You can purchase the pattern for the Easy Eyelet...
View ArticleSilk and Wool
We have a new yarn from Noro. This is Tsubame.Named for the barn swallow that migrates to Japan during cherry blossom season, this is a classic worsted-weight silk/wool blend. Each oversized skein...
View ArticleEveryday Pullover
The Everyday Pullover - another new pattern from Churchmouse Yarns. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry. Our print copies are on the way to us.Here’s a lighter-gauge riff on our easy-fitting...
View ArticleGraduation
I've been racking my brain for today's post. We didn't receive any new yarn today. I didn't knit today. What am I going to write about?We did receive needles. More Addi Rocket Squared arrived today.A...
View ArticleCotton DK
New colours of Sirdar Cotton DK arrived this morning. Our leaflets didn't make it into the order (a very long story which has given me a headache) but you can purchase the patterns on Ravelry while we...
View ArticleLesson Learned
photos ©Stephen WestI was looking at Instagram this morning and Stephen West posted a picture of his new shawl. It looks amazing in the purples and blues.You can purchase the pattern for Fantastitch on...
View ArticleLightwood Cowl
This is the Lightwood Cowl (pattern purchased on Ravelry) from Jenn Steingass. You need two skeins of fingering weight and two skeins of Dyed in the Wool. Jen used one skein each of Stay Out Of The...
View ArticleWhat is it??
Sarah finished her Newleaf. It looks amazing. She used Le Petit Lambswool (Yellow Mustard) and Dyed in the Wool (Overpasses A).Alex is knitting Threipmuir. She is using two colours of Le Petit...
View ArticleThank You!!
Beth and Boscoe took all the food and money to the Food Drive this morning. $1500. Thank you to everyone who donated. The $1500 will purchase over 3000 lbs of food. Mrs. Lucas was one of Beth's...
View ArticlePractice makes perfect
What a gorgeous day. The ice cream truck came through our neighbourhood. The kids were running from every direction.I tidied the sewing room and then cut some fabric. It was scrap fabric to make trial...
View ArticleLynn's Love Note
Lynn is very close to finishing her Love Note. Another sweater that fits her perfectly. She needs to sew in ends and block and then she's ready. She knit the Small (finished 41.5") and used 3 balls...
View ArticleAnd the winner is....
I love Ambah O'Brien's shawls. I have knit many and highly recommend her patterns. This is her Orianna Wrap. The pattern isn't new but I have always loved it. For the past few weeks I have been...
View ArticleSpring Cleaning
Lynn and I started spring cleaning today. It's time to say goodbye to some products. We need room for exciting new things coming in the next few months. All in stock Lykke Needle Sets are on sale until...
View ArticleGoldwing
Jenn Steingass has a new pattern, Goldwing, that you can purchase on Ravelry. Take a look at the finished projects on Ravelry - there are so many colour combinations and they all look great. There are...
View ArticleDRK March to May Sweater KAL
Photos © Andrea MowryAndrea Mowry is holding a KAL. This is from her latest newsletter. If you don't receive her newsletter you can sign up here.Right now as many of us are spending more time at home...
View ArticleStashdown
We received a happy email yesterday - madelinetosh is dying yarn for us. We should see the yarn by the end of the month. There will be tosh sport and tosh vintage in the box.Elizabeth Taylor - sport...
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