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I’ve started a new shawl using Ice Ice Baby, Happily Ever After and Lemongrass. No pictures yet - I don’t have enough knit to show.I’m making Washed Out by Joji Locatelli. The pattern can be purchased...
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I enjoyed my days at the cottage. Here is Washed Out so far. I took the pictures quickly on the dock before we got in the boat to head home. You can faintly see the stripes of colour B (the...
View ArticleCalypso Sweater
Deidre stopped in this afternoon with a new sample for the store. This could be a fall project for me. I love the sweater.This is the Calypso Sweater knit out of Rowan Felted Tweed (219) and Spincycle...
View ArticleCombinations
Here are some combinations for the Calypso Sweater from yesterday’s post. This is 216 and Ghost Ranch - the colours that The Black Cat Knitting Company used for the sweater on the pattern.The next...
View ArticleSock Along
This is from Stephen West’s newsletter that came this morningI am so excited to announce that the Westknits Surprise Sock Along is coming. It’s a mystery knit along for your feet! Throughout July we...
View ArticleVacation Knitting
Hello from Vegas. I was able to knit in the airport, on the plane and a bit this afternoon. Hotel room pictures are always terrible. I will take my work outside tomorrow. I’m sitting in the room...
View ArticleChecking in
Here are some better pictures of my shawl. I’m on a mission to get it finished to take to Chicago next week. I’ve had some relaxing time in my room knitting in between going out and exploring.I had...
View ArticleMade it to Lime
I didn’t finish my shawl but I knit more than I normally do while I’m away.I just started to fade in the lime. There are 48 rows of fading and then the lace in lime.All orders placed while I was away...
View ArticleSummer Shawl
Joji has a new pattern. You can purchase the pattern for Sotto il Sole on Ravelry.This summer shawl captures the essence of leisurely days and balmy evenings, offering a graceful accessory for warm...
View ArticleAlpine Bloom Tee
Joji has another new pattern. She is one busy lady.You can purchase the pattern for Roam (if you want to) on Ravelry.These socks are for the restless souls who long for the open road and the thrill of...
View ArticleLime
I made it to the lace border on Washed Out. The lime is bright!I am going to knit a few more rows tonight. It’s hard to see the lace pattern - I don’t have enough done.I put together a few...
View ArticleChicago
I really like Addi Ewenicorn needles. I am using them right now for Washed Out. We just received a restock and most sizes are available online and in the store. This is Svetlana Gordon’s Charmed Shawl...
View ArticleGood Morning from Chicago
Caitlin Hunter’s new sweater came out this morning. Yes, I will be knitting this. We are going to do a knit-a-long (with prizes). We will ask that the yarn be purchased from The Needle Emporium to...
View ArticleNew Yarn and Bags Part Two
This is Andrea and Nina from Atenti. They are holding a brand new fabric called Delia. I ordered Hope Baskets in this fabric. It is gorgeous. There will be more brand new fabrics coming in a month or...
View ArticleHappy Saturday
Here is a sneak peek of Rowan garments for fall. Lots of Felted Tweed and lots of Kidsilk Haze.I had a meeting with Rowan just before leaving for the airport. I quickly snapped pictures and should have...
View ArticleAlpine Bloom KAL
Kits are available online and more colourways will be added in the next few days.Here are the sizes and the yarn needed if you are using a handdyed sock yarn and Dyed in the Wool.There are 9 sizes...
View ArticleGrowing
My Alpine Bloom Tee is growing. I wanted to knit all day today but there were chores to do. I need to see the next colour.Brian Smith has a new pattern that uses one ball of Noro Tsubame. I think you...
View ArticleLinen
We received stock of two different Linen yarns today. This is Lino from BC Garn.Material: 100% linenYardage: 150m/50gNeedle: 3-4 mmGauge: 21 = 10 cmmachine washable 30CLinen at its best! Lino is a...
View ArticleOut of Commission
I’m good but I’m going to be out of commission for a few days. I wasn’t feeling well yesterday and had a terrible night. I ended up in Urgent Care this morning and now I’m waiting to have my...
View ArticleHome Again
Thank you for all your texts, emails and comments. I’m home again minus my gallbladder. I’m sore but I’ll make it. Beth is looking after me. I’ll try to sit and write tomorrow.Â
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