Color Affection
I made the executive decision to work at home on Tuesdays. I have been in the store 6 days a week for 2 years straight and need to have a bit of away time. Absence makes the heart grow fonder 😘. This...
View ArticleColour Play
Mr. Canada Post delivered a box from Lynda this morning with a gorgeous shawl.We knit Churchmouse’s Color Play Mohair Wrap with Rowan’s new Kidsilk Haze Colour.We used colour 01, 04, 07 and 08.Made...
View ArticleNew Bandanas
Stephen West released new patterns today.The Dustland Sweater is knit seamlessly from the top collar down to the bottom ribbing. This solid sweater works beautifully with DK or worsted weight yarn....
View ArticleMode at Rowan
The snow is coming down so it’s a great day to talk about spring.A bumper collection of 20 designs from Quail Studio, Georgia Farrell, Lisa Richardson, Chloe Thurlow, Martin Storey, Erika Knight and...
View ArticleRock It Tee
When I was on Ravelry last night I stumbled across Tanis’ Rock It Tee. This is such a great project. Lynn has knit it twice, Sarah has knit it three times (if not more) and I have one on the the...
View ArticleKnitting Sunday
I pulled out an old friend to finish it. There aren’t many days left to wear it this winter. This is my Spark/Spice cardigan. Today was the day to cut.The pattern asks you to cut the front and then...
View ArticleFinishing
I grafted the underarms this morning on my Spark/Spice cardigan. It took a while to find a sewing needle. I had to go through a lot of knitting bags before I remembered where one was hidden. I think I...
View ArticleJ’adore
As the name signifies, this new set J’adore makes for a perfect gift for mothers.Crafted in a beautiful shade of lavender colored wood, this set of cubic needles is as beneficial as it is beautiful....
View ArticleKnitting Camp
I worked on Camp for a bit today and posted pictures on the Camp Blog. I don’t think I’ve ever shown pictures of the awesome cabins that you can stay in. There are two bedroom and three bedroom cabins...
View ArticlePouches
The weather has been beautiful the past few days. If you’re thinking about a spring/summer sweater why not take a look at Isabell Kraemer’s Yume? The pattern is purchased on Ravelry.Isabell calls for...
View ArticleDouglas Cardi
We have a new store sample. Deidre knit the Douglas Cardi for us. This was the first garment from Deidre and she did a great job.This is the 3rd size. Lynn thought that this size would be way too big...
View ArticleSpice/Spark
It’s done and I wore it to work yesterday.Beth clicked a few pictures before I left home yesterday morning. The pattern is a combination of Andrea Mowry’s Spark and Spice cardigans. I used Harrisville...
View ArticleProject Bags
Mr. FedEx came today with a box from Della Q. We have new project bags.These are Eden Pouches from the Linen Collection.These are from The Cotton Collection.We have the new Della Q Maker’s Scissor...
View ArticleEvery Rose
Linda and Kerstin came in today wearing great cowls.Kerstin (on the left) is wearing Isabell Kraemer’s Abulon (pattern purchased on Ravelry). Kerstin knit it in a discontinued sport weight. I would...
View ArticleRainbows
Mary finished her blanket and it is amazing. She is going to gift it to one of her children but I think she should be gifting it to me. 😘 Mary used 5 balls of Noro Ito - colour 32. She asked for a...
View ArticleShort Sleeves
Deidre picked up a new project today.She is going to knit a Newleaf sample (pattern purchased on Ravelry) for the store. The Dyed in the Wool is Every Rose (the new colour) and the main colour is Le...
View ArticleStashbusting
This is my Luverne. It is a great Stashbusting project. We have heard a lot in the last few weeks that people can’t buy any more yarn because they have so much at home. Here’s an easy pattern to empty...
View ArticleWeekender Light
A box is on the way to Lynda with a new project. She is going to make The Weekender Light. 📷 © Andrea MowryThe Weekender, originally designed for worsted weight yarn and released a few years ago, is my...
View ArticleSoftyak DK
Suki is a free pattern from Rowan that was designed by Martin Storey. The cardigan is knit in Softyak DK.Softyak DK transcends the seasons thanks to its blend of cotton, yak and nylon. It has a...
View ArticleTexture and Squish
I worked at home today. Bad day to do this - Andrea Mowry released a new pattern. I thought about going to the store to pick out yarn but I was on a roll with my work. I'll look at yarn tomorrow. I...
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