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Hello from Vegas
I’m having a great time. It was a busy day and I just got home from seeing the Golden Knights play. Dad asked Beth how close the arena is to the hotel. It’s close. You can leave the hotel 10 minutes...
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The Conservatory
There was a lot of walking today. One stop was the Conservatory at the Bellagio. The display was beautiful as always. The only bad thing was that the Conservatory was jammed. I walked through fast and...
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Back to Work
I enjoyed working on my shawl. I just started the 3rd skein and have three more pattern repeats to go.My quick getaway is over and I’m back to work. I flew home on the red eye and went straight to the...
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Washted
We received more colours of Malabrigo Washted.English RoseArco BalenoCandombeArapeyA superwash version of the classic Worsted Merino base. While remaining true to the original softness of worsted, we...
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We have a winner
I finished the first half of the shawl and picked up the second part this afternoon. At the end of the first half there were 295 stitches on my needle. For this part I started with 104 stitches and am...
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The night before Christmas Eve
Yesterday afternoon Mr. UPS brought a box from Madelinetosh with new colours of Woolcycle Sport.They are hanging nicely in the store but they aren’t on the website yet. That will be a job for next...
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Merry Christmas
I hope you and your family had a great Christmas Day. It was very relaxing at my house. We didn’t host which meant lots of knitting time (while watching football) yesterday and today.I have no clue why...
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Lots of Boxes
It was a busy day. Dad and Fred came for breakfast - toasted tomato and Gouda cheese sandwiches. Then we took my green mustang to dad’s so it can live in his garage for the winter. The dogs stayed with...
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Game Changer
This is Beth’s favourite hat. It’s called the Squish Me Cap (pattern purchased on Ravelry). Beth is going to reknit it with Malabrigo Washted.She started last night and knit while watching a movie. I...
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A fun KAL
Are you looking for a project to start in the new year? The Pelargonium Advent KAL is a fun knit. I’ve started the shawl and will finish it for the KAL. The pattern is free on Hedgehog’s website.Join...
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Westknits Sale
Stephen West sent out a newsletter today and here are the highlights.He will be doing another year of socks. There is early bird pricing until January 1st.As we approach the new year, don't miss out on...
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Happy New Year
Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy 2024.Beth and I spent a few hours in the store this morning packing boxes. Mr. UPS will take a huge stack tomorrow when he drops off our box from...
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Levitate
I cast off my Traveler Shawl last night. I love how it fits and can’t wait to wear it when it’s blocked. One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to finish one project a month. Here is project one. As I’m...
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WIP Wednesday
Mr. UPS brought a huge box of Malabrigo this morning.Opening a box from Malabrigo is never boring. The bags of yarn are very colourful.This is a new colour of Rasta.Zanete Knits is hosting a Mystery...
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Malabrigo Washted
Diana dropped by today with our Traveler Shawl knit in Malabrigo Washted. It is amazing!!!Pattern - Traveler Shawl (purchased on Ravelry)Yarn - 5 skeins of Malabrigo Washted in the colour Arco...
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Kit Update
Today I wore my Botanic Shawl for the first time in a very long time. I loved knitting this.Pattern - Botanic Shawl from Stephen West (pattern purchased on Ravelry)Yarn - Le Petit Lambswool (3 balls)...
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Finished Hats
I did some blocking yesterday. Beth and I each have our first official finished projects of 2024. Blocked and all the ends sewn in.Pattern - Squish Me Cap (pattern purchased on Ravelry)Yarn - one skein...
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Cloud
PetiteKnit has a new pattern. Meet the Cloud Sweater (pattern purchased on Ravelry).Cloud Sweater is worked from the top down. First the back yoke is worked back and forth while short rows are worked...
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Who wants to win a knitting kit?
After all the rain yesterday and then the cold wind today I figured everyone could use a pick me up. We are giving away one kit for the Killer Queen Cowl. The kit contains 3 skeins of Malabrigo Rios...
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Della Q Hat Box
We received part of the Della Q order today. Hopefully the rest will arrive tomorrow. I brought a Plum Hat Box home with me. The colour in this picture is way off. It isn’t a blue purple but more of a...
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