Dog Sitting
I made it home safely and was able to knit lots on the plane. Here is my vest before boarding.I had a crazy busy day in the store today. Lots of customers - thanks to everyone who visited. Mr. FedEx...
View ArticleHappy Saturday
I was in the store later than usual last night and couldn’t bring myself to sit down and write after dinner. I packed a lot of boxes since I’ve been home (thank you for all your orders) and needed to...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving
We had a great day yesterday. The house was full with lots of laughter and food.Before the crowd arrived. I know we aren’t supposed to have favourites but Boscoe is dad’s boy. When it was dinner time...
View ArticleRow Map
Say hello to Paperdawn, a captivating shawl that beautifully blends softness and substance, inspired by the gentle unfolding of a new day. With its plush texture and comforting weight, Paperdawn evokes...
View ArticleClue 1
I started last night and continued today in the store. I should have been straightening and working on the website but I knit instead.The square is easy to make if you want a bit of a different version...
View ArticleAlpine Bloom
Here are a few more finished Alpine Bloom Tees.This is Adrienne. Her colours are very close to mine - I love this combination.I’ve finished my Alpine Bloom just in time!! This was such a fun colour...
View ArticleNew Patterns
Hello rainy, cold, dreary, perfect for knitting Saturday.Joji has a new sweater pattern.You can purchase the pattern for Stripy Unicorn on Ravelry.Here’s a variation on a classic raglan pullover. With...
View ArticleKiller Queen
This is the Killer Queen Cowl (pattern purchased on Ravelry). Diana finished the cowl and dropped it off yesterday. She loved making the cowl and is now making it as Christmas gifts. She said it was...
View ArticleNew kits
I was in the store early this morning packing orders and then I waited for UPS to bring a box and take boxes. He can come anytime between 11-3 so I was stuck. I used the time to make up some kits. What...
View ArticleNew Backpack
Last week I showed the new Midi Backpack that will be coming from Della Q. I have a bit more information. The bag will be coming in Blue, Mustard, Olive, Orange, Purple and Red. The bag will retail for...
View ArticleFlowers
Here is another Alpine Bloom Tee. Sally is in Witness Protection 😀 and asked that I only show the back. She used Practically Perfect Sock Tealicious with a discontinued Dyed in the Wool colour. This is...
View ArticleTidying
I got myself in a bit of a tizzy because I have a visitor coming to the store tomorrow. Trisha Malcolm who is the VP of Sales for Rowan is visiting some Canadian yarn stores over the next few days. I’m...
View ArticleRowan
My visit with Trisha went great. It was her first time visiting the store and she was impressed by all the samples. She also commented that all my mannequins have clothes under the knit samples. It is...
View ArticleNew Patterns
This is Flax DK from Tin Can Knits.The Flax pattern is now available in the FREE Tin Can Knits app! Click here to download the app, or to learn more.• only see the size instructions you need • tick...
View ArticleWin a Bag of Rowan Felted Tweed
We love Rowan’s Felted Tweed yarn. It has been in the store since the day it was introduced and has always been our best selling yarn.I have a bag of Felted Tweed in the colour 194 Delft that we are...
View ArticleBaking Again
Melanie Berg has a new pattern called Dubarry. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.Dubarry has a free Row Map included, which makes knitting more accessible for chemo therapy patients and others...
View ArticleNew Bags
We have new bags from Atenti. I love this Hope BasketThis is a brand new bag. Meet the Buddy Bag.The Buddy Bag is crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail, this bag is sure to make a...
View ArticleFall/Winter Version of Alpine Bloom
Autumn Alpine came out this morning. I’ve asked Deidre if she would make the sweater for a store sample. Now to pick the colours.Please enjoy an introductory discount of 15% off this design using code...
View ArticleNew Kits
The Killer Queen Cowl has been a hit. We are temporarily sold out of the main colour that I used but it should be coming soon - fingers crossed next week. I’ve emailed Diana and asked her to knit us...
View ArticleHappy Sunday Fibre Friends
Yesterday was pumpkin carving day. Beth found all the tools and stencils and they were busy all morning.They were very proud of themselves.This is Lucky Break from Lisa K. Ross (Paper Daisy Creations)....
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