Crazy Beautiful
Meet the July 2023 Crazy Beautiful Color from Emma’s Yarns.I’m feeling better. Not good enough to work tomorrow but I was able to sit up for part of the afternoon and knit. That’s progress. Everyday...
View ArticleRainbow
We had crazy rain at dinner time and then a beautiful rainbow. Beth said it was out front as well. The new Della Q Maker’s Mesh Tote should be arriving next week.Not too big and not too small, the new...
View ArticleBack at it
I went back to my Alpine Bloom Tee this evening. I’m off all my pain meds and figured it was time to pick up the sweater again. Do you follow Andrea Mowry on Instagram? She has photos of new patterns...
View ArticleThanks Lynn
It was amazing having Lynn in the store today. She packed my boxes so I didn’t have to bend over and tape. All orders placed by 10am today went out so I’m relieved to be caught up. I try hard to get...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Beth
I’m feeling very good after resting today. If I feel like this in the morning I will be opening the store at 11am. I can’t guarantee that I will be there until 4 but I will try.Melanie Berg has a new...
View ArticleHappy Sunday
I’m happy to start a new week. I’m feeling much better and will be in the store tomorrow shipping boxes and waiting for Mr. FedEx (more on that later in the post). My Alpine Bloom Tee last night. After...
View ArticleCombinations
In yesterday’s post I mentioned that I was waiting to see the yardages before I could make kits for Andrea’s new patterns. Someone kindly shared a link with me and now I am making kits.These are with...
View ArticleBack to Work
I finished my colourwork last night just as Vladdy won the HR Derby. I have a few rows to knit and then I can divide for the front, back and sleeves.I made a few more combinations this morning when I...
View ArticleAlpine Bloom KAL
Thank you to everyone who visited today. It was great being back in the store. I’m tired but that’s okay. Everyone was patient with me when I was slow.Janice emailed more pictures of her Alpine Bloom....
View ArticleAround and Around
We have a new sock book in the store.They are fun to make, quick to finish and always needed — no wonder so many knitters love socks! 52 Weeks of Socks, Vol. II offers even more inspiration for all...
View ArticleIsland Raglan
Our friend Fiona Ellis has a new sweater pattern.You can purchase the pattern for the Island Raglan on Ravelry. The sweater is knit in DK weight yarn so you have many, many yarn options.A classic style...
View ArticleNew pattern and MKAL
This is the Sonja Sweater - a new pattern from PetiteKnit. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.The Sonja Sweater is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. First, the top part of the back...
View ArticleMalabrigo KAL
Malabrigo is getting ready for their next KAL.We are excited to announce that registration for our KAL is now open.This edition features Chevron Delight, a lovely shawl designed by Lora Marin. The...
View ArticleSong of the Moon
Zanete Knits has a new pattern. You can purchase the pattern for Song of the Moon on Ravelry.Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Latvian folklore with this captivating sweater pattern. Inspired...
View ArticleStorm
Dad, Beth and I would like to thank everyone for their comments, texts and emails about Lucy. They meant a lot to us.A customer was in today and was looking for an easy shawl that didn’t take a lot of...
View Article2014
Cari and Mary were in yesterday and we were talking about the patterns in our Ravelry library. We purchase patterns and then we purchase new patterns and forget about the older ones. Itineris is one of...
View ArticleWashed Out
I changed projects today and picked up Joji’s Washed Out. I am on row 27 of the lace border and was so happy because there are 32 rows and then I’m finished. Not so fast. I have to repeat rows 1-16...
View ArticleSlip Stitch
Hedgehog Fibres has a new pattern called Born Slippy. It is a free pattern.Beginner friendly slip stitch scarf that lets your yarn shine. Combine Hedgehog Fibres Tweedy colourway of choice with a...
View ArticleSylvie and Fred
Isabell Kraemer has a new pattern called Sylvie P. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.From Isabel.today marks year 1 after the back surgeryand I thought I’d like to celebrate this milestone with a...
View ArticleShlanket
Alex stopped in this afternoon with her knitting. She is knitting Stephen West’s Quadrangle Spires. It is amazing!!!I am so jealous - I want to knit the shawl but I haven’t had time.The pattern calls...
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