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Flox
I didn’t have time to get a good picture but here are the new Flox tools from Floops. I had another UPS adventure this morning. I saw the truck but he turned away from the store. I jumped in my car and...
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Rain or Shine
Stephen West has entered the sock game. Stephen sent out a newsletter this morning.The Rain or Shine Socks are here! I'm so excited to introduce you to my venture into sock knitting with a project that...
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Swivel
Lynn and I started to make kits for Camp today. You might say ‘it’s still 6 weeks away’ and I will counter with ‘oh my goodness, we only have 6 weeks until Camp’. The kits will be in the store until...
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Birthday Celebration Week 4
Happy Sunday.Jackson had a great day. Beth is on the other half of the couch reading.I’m not sure about the colours but I’m going to keep going. I don’t think there is enough knit to make a decision on...
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Golfing
Beth and I golfed this afternoon.We almost cancelled because it was calling for rain but it was beautiful for the first 14 holes. When we reached the 15th hole the skies opened and we got soaked. We...
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A lot of boxes
Our first order of the National Parks Collection is being dyed this week and we might see it next week. There are still a few parks left from this initial order.Yesterday I placed another order. These...
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Bundles
Blue Sky Fibers has new Woolstok Bundles. Our order should be here on Friday.The 27 Color Woolstok Bundle includes all 27 colors of Woolstok! Bundles are designed for crafting of all kinds; knit,...
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Kidsilk Haze
Today I started adding the new colours of Rowan Kidsilk Haze to the website. Unfortunately it’s taking longer than it should so not all the colours are there yet. It got me thinking about a project...
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Happy National Dog Day
Phyllis sent me an email today with a picture of the sweater that she just finished for her husband. Phyllis lives in Whitehorse and has been a customer for 35 years. We have never met but I feel like...
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The Lone Skein Shawl
Joji has a new shawl pattern.A one skein shawl is such a pretty thing to make. They are always worthy of our finest treasured yarns, they yield almost instant gratification and they are, truly, the...
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BOGO Pattern Sale
Mr. Canada Post stopped by this morning with a box from Fleece Artist/Hand Maiden. The National Parks Collection Socks are in the store. I packed boxes this afternoon for those who preordered the yarn....
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SoleMates
Our order from Freia arrived this afternoon. I was supposed to be out of the store early but waited for Mr. UPS. I’m glad I did.The new SoleMates kits look great! We are the first store to get the...
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Chip
I was writing quickly last night and forgot to show the wall of Freia Shawl Balls and Yarn Bombs. Minikins are online and I will do these tomorrow?? Yes, question marks because I will try but can’t...
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Twists & Turns
Welcome September. Welcome new Rowan.Here are the brand new colours of Rowan Kidsilk Haze. Brushed Fleece has 4 new colours.Martin Storey’s new book, Easy Fleece Style, has a lot of great patterns for...
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Rowan Felted Tweed
Kaffe Fassett designed 3 patterns for Rowan Felted Tweed colour. The patterns are only available online. You can purchase the e-book on Ravelry.Inspired by nature’s landscapes, the varying shades of...
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Posy
Ambah O’Brien has updated her Sherbet Fizz shawl to include a super chunky version and I love it. I have my eyes on a few colours of Rasta.Sherbet Fizz is a confection of shawls that prove to be...
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Happy Labour Day
Here is a better picture of my Nightshift.I finished the body of Elah today. It is cast off and I need to pick up the sleeves. That will be tomorrow’s job. I made my armholes deeper than what the...
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Kits
We’re busy in the store making kits. We find that customers love to come in and have colour combinations laid out. These kits are for The Velvet Mirror Cowl. I enjoyed knitting the cowl and would...
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Socks
Lynn finished her first SoleMate sock.This was Lynn’s first toe up sock. We thought it was best to do toe up socks to make sure she used every inch of yarn. The pattern? DRK Everyday Socks. You can...
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Kaffe Fassett Stripes
Karen sent an email today with amazing pictures.As promised, some pics of the completed “shawl”. It’s more like a blanket, in truth, and I would drown in it if I wore it as a shawl. This is from MDK...
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