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Blocking
We have new Blocking Wires coming tomorrow. I just checked the FedEx tracking and I think I should say that they are arriving on Monday.What helps you finish your project like a professional? Blocking....
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Happy Saturday
Here is another ‘I started this yesterday and then got home really late (we close at 5 and I was in the store until 7) so my post didn’t get finished’ posts. It will be extra long today.I’m onto the...
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Minis
Minis are so cute and the minis coming tomorrow are no different.These are mini balls of Lore from The Fibre Co. 13 colours are coming.Made in England’s historical textile region of West Yorkshire,...
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Shawlography
I didn’t get my shawl finished but now that I see the finished shawl I am motivated to get back to it.Take a look at some of the finished shawls on Instagram. They are amazing. There are some stunning...
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Everyday
Andrea Mowry released a new pattern this morning.This past year held many unexpected opportunities for learning more about myself and offered the time to slow down and reflect. I have thought a lot...
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Rumours
Cathy and Sarah stopped by today. Cathy finished her Skylights Sweater (pattern purchased on Tanis Lavallee’s website) and it is gorgeous. Sarah jumped at the chance to model. I think she might take...
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Maker’s Keep
Mr. FedEx dropped by today with a box from Cocoknits. The Maker’s Board did not arrive. They are about 2 weeks out. These are the Maker’s Keep.One of the many advantages to knitting is that you can...
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Skylights Sweater
We have a new store sample - The Skylights Sweater from Tanis Lavallee. We used Rowan’s new Tweed Haze. Sarah suggested this yarn on a previous trip and I thought it was great idea.More Tweed Haze is...
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Outerwear
I wore socks for the first time since last winter. Sweater weather is here!!! Fiona Ellis has a new hat pattern called the Tremblant Hat. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.A fun and cosy hat with...
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Curio Socks
Andrea Mowry has a new sock pattern.I’ve been wanting a go-to sock pattern to use with my handspun, which inspired these Curio socks! If you don’t spin yarn yourself, any color shifting or...
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I started
Mr. UPS brought 3 huge boxes of Lopi today. Of course I took a few balls home to start a Carbeth Cardigan (pattern purchased on Ravelry).The yarn is displayed in the front room with the other chunky...
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Della Q
Now to be blocked and the ends sewn in. I thoroughly enjoyed make the shawl. Probably too much because I want to cast on another one. I have a feeling that this is going to be like the Nightshift (I’m...
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Festival KAL
This is the Lamina Wrap from Ambah O’Brien. She has reknit the wrap and added it to her Festival KAL. Join us in December 2021 for the 5th year of Ambah’s Festive KAL (formerly known as AMBAH X ADVENT...
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Home Again
Stephen West’s books are back in stock. They come from a distributor in the US and shipping to Canada is too expensive. I had them shipped to dad and he brought them home.Photos © Stephen WestThere...
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Crosswalk
The new colours of Cascade 220 Superwash Merino are now available online and in the store. 220 Superwash Merino is a truly classic worsted weight yarn with the softness of merino. Use this total easy...
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On the way
This is Ambah O’Brien’s Go Go Throw - another pattern for her Festive KAL.Cosy and beautiful, the Go Go throw is a delight to knit and enjoy in so many ways; on the lounge, around your shoulders and...
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Black Friday
We had a few deliveries today. Mr FedEx brought in the new book Worsted (available online and in the store). Then we saw a different FedEx driver with 3 of 4 boxes from Della Q. Mr. UPS brought in a...
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Elves
Valda has been busy making Jolly Wee Elves. The pattern is from Churchmouse Yarns and you can purchase it on their website.A snowman has joined the Jolly Wee Elves. Last Christmas I knitted 20 of the...
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Sarah has a new sweater
Meet Felix (pattern purchased on Ravelry). Sarah knit her sweater with Rowan Tweed Haze in 556 Storm.Sarah texted me during the week to tell me it was finished. Done the Felix sweater. Looks good....
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Happy Monday
I went to the way back machine look for garment recommendations. This is Joji’s Lemongrass (pattern purchased on Ravelry).We knit our sample in the second size with 2 skeins of Cascade Eco Wool. You...
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