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Knitters Frolic
I received an email late last night with news that the Toronto Knitters Frolic has been cancelled for this year.The Frolic Planning Committee is very sorry to inform you that this year’s Knitters...
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Store Hours
There has been a lot of discussion between Beth, Lynn and I about the store and COVID-19. Here is the message that went out in a newsletter this afternoon.We have been carefully monitoring the...
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Party Pack
Diana finished an amazing shawl for the store. This is Joji's Fading Point knit in a Party Pack from SweetGeorgia yarns.I have knit Fading Point and I love this pattern!! It is so much fun to knit and...
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Throwover
Photos © Andrea MowryI knew after I finished The Throwback that I needed a pullover version as well. A classic sweater, perfect over t-shirts and sandy jeans on cool summer evenings, or pulled over...
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Another Love Note
Last night Beth suggested that I feature one yarn or pattern each day to give you ideas for something to make. Normally you could come to the store. You could touch and feel and see our finished...
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An Experiment
We have been waiting for this book from Rowan and it finally arrived. There are four amazing designs knit using Rowan Felted Tweed.Ask any Rowan fan for their favourite yarn and there's a good chance...
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New Colours
Ambah O'Brien released a new shawl pattern this week. Meet Melaleuca (purchased on Ravelry).Combine classic stripes with lace for a relaxed shawl to enjoy year-round. Asymmetrical triangular shaping is...
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Stunning Colours
Tina at Freia Fibers finished her wrap and it is amazing. This is the Passeggiata Wrap and you can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.This gorgeous oversized scarf takes me to the streets of Venice, where...
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Important Information about the next few weeks
A newsletter went out this evening about the next few weeks. In case you don't receive our newsletter, here is what was said.We hope that you and your family are safe during these difficult times. All...
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New Colours
Before I left the store I snapped a few more pictures of the new colours.There is going to be a new project very soon. I can feel it.I received some great pictures this afternoon.These came from Cathy....
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Great News
We woke up this morning to find out that we are allowed to continue selling online. Our physical store will be closed until we are allowed to open but we can ship yarn. Please visit our website to...
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Keep the pictures coming
Jan sent an email last night.This is my Slow Curves, made in Primrose Yarn, colours (I’m not sure which is which Salem, Balty, Primrose, Wonders). Thank you for the great colour selection! It is a...
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Denim
These great designs are knit in Rowan Denim Revive. You can purchase the book on our website.There is something so special about denim yarn, and Denim Revive has an added dimension, thanks to its...
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Nurtured
Sarah finished another sweater.Contemplating that I don't get them all perfect 😂. Love this #nurturedsweater pattern and am going to have to knit it again. I really wanted to use this yarn (Cilantro by...
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Butterfly
I was finished my post when Candice sent an email. I love her bright colours.I thought you might be interested in what one of your customers is knitting during the time of isolation. I decided I’d find...
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Painting Bricks
Photos © Stephen WestPainting Bricks is a splashy semi-circular shawl. Easy garter stitch is combined with stockinette stitch stripes and slipped stitches for an exciting new Westknits shawl project....
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New Hand Dyes Coming Soon
I received two exciting emails today about yarn. Steffi at Uschitita has started dying our order. I hope we see it by the end of April. There will be 16 colours in the order includingBouquetDoctor...
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Life in the Long Grass
Mr. FedEx brought in the boxes from LITLG this afternoon. The colours are amazing. I took pictures of the DK Twist and Haze Lace. I will photograph the other yarns tomorrow.These are DK Twist....
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Show & Tell
Is it time to learn a new technique?From our friend Kate AtherleyWant to learn how to knit toe-up socks? This pattern is quick and easy way to learn everything you need to know about the toe-up sock....
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A Newleaf Day
Mr. Canada Post dropped off a box this morning from Lynda. She finished Newleaf for the store. We used Le Petit Lambswool in Dark Blue Turquoise. The contrast is Dyed in the Wool Castaway. Thanks Lynda...
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