Black Friday
I got up this morning, got dressed and went outside to run errands. My car was covered in ice. YUCK!!! I came back in and started working.New JUL shawl pins are on the way.There will be a restock on...
View ArticleA present for me
Mr. Canada Post brought a box from Fleece Artist this morning. We have lots of Thrum Mitt kits. I won’t get these online until next week but if you stop by the store on Saturday they will be in a...
View ArticleShout Out to Beth
Ambah’s Euphorbia Wrap is available on Ravelry. It’s in my library waiting for December 1st to cast on. I have a Smalliday set from Emma’s that I’m going to use to knit this. Knit with us in December...
View ArticleDestination Unknown
This is the Destination Unknown Cowl from Cheryl Faust. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.Like the ever-changing direction of our journey through life, the twists and turns of the path are often...
View ArticleTime to Deck the Halls
Emma’s Yarns is bringing out a Holiday Collection that should be here in time for Christmas. I never want to say ‘will be’ because things happen and the box could be delayed. We are taking preorders...
View ArticleAdvent Patterns
It’s almost time to open our Advent kits. If you don’t have a kit then you might want to start going through your stash to find yarn. Here are some pattern suggestions that caught my eye.This is...
View ArticleSophie
The wind is bitter here today and it got me thinking that I need a scarf. I want a scarf that wraps around and is warm and cozy. I have many shawls but I want a thicker scarf. This is the Sophie Shawl...
View ArticleLevitate
Diana stopped by as I was closing to drop off another Killer Queen Cowl. I love this one. The kit is called Grain. I wanted a cowl with a light background so you can see how it looks.I have been...
View ArticleWelcome December
Here is the newest pattern from Beata (Hedgehog Fibres) that you can download for free. The shawl is called Pelargonium and I will be casting on today with my 24 Days of Minis Calendar. Painterly scarf...
View ArticleAdvent Knitting
#GivingTuesdayThank you to everyone who donated. We collected $500 in cash and gift cards which will be divided between Ancaster Community Services and CityKidz. We also collected 115 hats and mitts....
View ArticleFrosty Pines
Isabell Kraemer has a new shawl pattern. You can purchase the pattern for Frosty Pines on Ravelry.Frosty Pines is worked flat (sideways), increasing along one edge to create an asymmetrical triangle....
View ArticleDouble Shot
Day 5 has been started.Day 4 is finished.The next week is going to be amazing in the store. Lots of shipments are arriving.In the next few days we will be receiving 4 new colours of Noro Kureyon. The...
View ArticleI’m Back
This is the Diamonds and Purls Pullover - a new pattern from Cheryl Faust. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.D I A M O N D S and P U R L S • P U L L O V E R Beginning at the body, Diamonds and...
View ArticleIt’s Draw Time Again
For this draw we have 16 balls (all different colours) of Rowan Felted Tweed. I chose colours that would make an amazing Temperature Blanket. If you do the full size blanket you will need more yarn but...
View ArticleFrosty Ice
I did a bit of yarn shopping today and we will have a new Opal collection soon. Maybe this week.This collection is 8ply - a thicker sock yarn. You can knit this yarn on 3mm-3.5mm needles. Frosty Ice is...
View ArticleTraveler Shawl
Are you signed up for Andrea Mowry’s newsletter? There is a new shawl coming tomorrow. These pictures are from Andrea’s Instagram page.Photos © Andrea MowryYou can sign up for Andrea’s newsletter on...
View ArticleCome join the fun
I am excited about Andrea’s newest pattern - the Traveler Shawl (pattern purchased on Ravelry). It’s already in my library and I’m planning the yarn that I’m going to use.This shawl is meant to inspire...
View ArticleDay 11
Billowing Braid Socks is Stephen West’s newest pattern. You can purchase it on Ravelry.Make some cozy house socks with DK weight yarn! These cabled socks are knit top-down with a broken rib stitch and...
View ArticleComing from Hedgehog
I woke up this morning to a happy email from Hedgehog. 18 new colours are coming in the new year. This is just a taste.Our 2024 collection is bright, full of gorgeous speckles and vibrant colours....
View ArticleGame Changer
Lynn sent an email this afternoon with a link to a YouTube video from Laura Nelkin. This is a game changer. How many times do you read a pattern that says start with a provisional cast on and you...
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