New Colours
I received an email from Hedgehog Fibres this morning and there are 12 new colours coming this spring. We should see ours by the middle of March.I worked from home today. It was supposed to be...
View ArticleEmma’s Yarns
I am super excited about new yarn that is coming at the end of February. Meet Emma’s Yarns.Emma’s Yarn was started by Emma, a (then) 15 year-old homeschooled student who fell in love with dyeing yarn...
View ArticleShiftigan
From Spincycle’s Instagram pageThe cat is officially out of the bag: The ✨S H I F T I G A N✨ is (almost!) here!Folks have been begging @dreareneeknits for a cardigan version of her game-changer of a...
View ArticleShawl Cuffs
Stephen West has a new pattern. This is the Slumber Cowl and you can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.Photos © Stephen WestChoose four colors of Aran weight yarn and fade them together for this...
View ArticleMy Knitting
Alex dropped by quickly this morning with two shawls that she blocked for me. Thank you Alex. This is the Nightshift in Noro Ito 38 & 27.I’m going to have to pay Lynn to come in for a day so that I...
View ArticleHello from Myrtle Beach
I started to write last night but had to get to bed early. My flight was at 7am and I was up at 2:15 to pack, get to the airport, park and get through security/customs. Everything was uneventful....
View ArticleLucy says Hello
She and dad are doing well. I haven’t mentioned it but Beth and I sold our house in Myrtle Beach 2 years ago. We had been talking about it and then Covid hit. We couldn’t get here to clean the house...
View ArticleHome Again
I made it home safely. I miss dad and Lucy but it’s good to be in my own house. Lucy loves laying outside and having dad brush her. You can brush her every day and still get out huge piles of hair. Dad...
View ArticleCrazy Magic
This is the Crazy Magic Boomerang (pattern purchased on Ravelry) knit with two balls of Noro Silk Garden Sock. Fun stitch in a boomerang shape - easy to knit and easy to wear. You can work from written...
View ArticleHappy Friday
It’s new pattern day.Ambah O’Brien has a new shawl that you can knit in fingering weight or DK. The pattern for Eremophila can be purchased on Ravelry.Eremophila, also known as Emu Bush, is one of my...
View ArticleYvonne MT
Diana stopped by this afternoon with Yvonne MT. We used Le Petit Lambswool - 3 balls of Soft Gold and 2 balls of Dark Blue Black. Diana had very little left of the Dark Blue Black so if you are worried...
View ArticleWay Back Patterns
This beautiful cardigan is knit in Rowan Felted Tweed. I was searching through the free Rowan patterns on Ravelry and stumbled upon this cardigan. The pattern came out in 2008 and is still stylish.Knit...
View ArticleHappy Colours for a Dreary Day
I was at home doing paperwork today when a happy email came from Spincycle. New colours are coming soon. Maybe next week.Dyed in the Wool Pop-ClickSpincycle’s Yarns are hand dyed and hand spun. Every...
View ArticleOh So Fine
Hedgehog Fibres has a brand new yarn and we should have it next week.We are very excited to announce the addition of not just 12 new colours to our range but also a brand new base - Oh So Fine - the...
View ArticleEnchanted Mesa
Last night we were watching TV and a lady was wearing Stephen West’s Enchanted Mesa on an episode of Bull. Her’s was more subdued. She had stripes in the yoke and a solid body but it was definitely...
View ArticleHappy Saturday
It’s always a happy day when Joji Locatelli has a new pattern.Photos © Joji LocatelliThis light pullover was inspired by my original design, the Elton Cardigan. It features the simplest stripes, but I...
View ArticleTrinigan
Karen finished her Trinigan. She used Cascade 220 Heathers and Noro Akari.Thank you for sharing Karen. Your cardigan is gorgeous. Yes, I need to get back to mine. Karen reminded me on the phone last...
View ArticleSuri Silk
Emma’s Yarns sent an email yesterday announcing their new yarn Suri Silk. The yarn has been added to our order that should be coming soon.Our Suri Silk is soft, fluffy, and a great alternative to our...
View ArticleLinello
Mr. Canpar brought in a box with two brand new colours of Lang Linello. This is colour 109. The colours are ever surprising. Linello is a beautiful yarn made of linen, cotton and just a small...
View ArticleTrinigan Again
Kathy emailed me pictures of her Trinigan. Another gorgeous version. Thank you Kathy for sharing.I love it. Used Malabrigo Rios (hollyhock) and Noro Ito col.21. I talked to Kathy this afternoon and she...
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