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Free Patterns
I'm snapping pictures quickly while Beth is downstairs winding skeins of yarn. (Some for herself and some for me.) She doesn't know that I'm sharing her work with you.She finished a scarf in Classic...
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Hats
The first set of hats went to Mission Services this morning. They were very excited. It's so cold out today that I didn't want to wait until the end of the month.There were two full bags-48 hats....
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The Little Things
I got a bit more knit on my cardigan last night. I think the tension is going to be okay so now it's full steam ahead. I'm really liking the double strand Bella Lino.Now there are thoughts of doubling...
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Amuri
Beth is becoming obsessed by her knitting. She does a few rows and then exclaims 'I'm a good knitter' or 'My knitting looks really good'. It's quite funny. She never wanted to touch needles and now you...
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She's Home
Sarah and her husband have moved back to Canada. Not the best time of year to come back - she's not happy about the cold weather :)She made faces as I was taking pictures (you should never do that) so...
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BYOB
It's a snowy day and I thought that I was going to get to knit in the store. Not. I sewed in ends on some one's scarf. It really is time for her to learn how to do it herself but I don't see it...
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Wainwright
Wainwright by Bristol IveyAn asymmetric cardigan whose construction takes traditional chevrons for a joy ride.Cardigan body is worked flat; circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of...
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Spring Baby/Kids
Mr. Canpar came in this afternoon with a box of new baby/kids from Sirdar.There is a new yarn called Peekaboo.Snuggly Peekaboo DK is a gorgeously soft baby yarn that comes in softly printed, dappled...
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Sunset
Kim brought in her newest Color Play Mohair Wrap today. She named it Sunset.Not a good day to be taking pictures outside so I was very quick. It's nice to be looking at bright colours. Kind of cheers...
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Big Blast from the Past
Pattern: Cordwood Cowl - purchased on RavelryYarn: 2 skeins of Masham from Lorna's Laces in the colour St. Charles (the yarn should be here in a couple of weeks)Needles: 5.5mm 80cm circularIt needs to...
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What's in the Boxes???
A parcel came this morning from madelinetosh. Here are the new colours for spring. It makes a big difference to see them in person. They're much better than the pictures online.From left to...
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Knitting and Cleaning
I played a bit on the website this morning trying to make it easier to find things. Under 'Kits' there are some new categories.Now you can see kits by the company or look under Afghans and Throws,...
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Food Drive
Maybe you didn't want to/didn't have time/couldn't make a hat. We're going to try and help the community another way. The Ancaster Community Food Drive. This is the 22nd year for the event. So far they...
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Super Bowl Sunday
It's Super Bowl Sunday. Last year at this time I was in Long Beach, California for TNNA. I watched the game in our hotel bar. Not fun on my own but I did get to see all the commercials that we don't...
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Rosa
A new project has been started in the store. And it wasn't by me. :)Cathy mentioned the pattern and Kim jumped all over it.Rosa (free on Ravelry) knit in sport weight. Kim is using pashmina in...
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And the winner is....
Congratulations to Karen A (I will call you tomorrow if the store opens - more on that below - or on Thursday). You have won a Soakbox of your choice.Thank you to everyone who donated hats. Another 50...
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Snow Day
I was up early (6am - I'm not sure why) and was ready to head to the store at 8:30. Beth suggested that I take a quick drive out of our survey to see how the roads were. They aren't good. Golf Links (a...
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Snow Day part 2
I'm not a good sit at home and relax kind of person. I've cleaned the kitchen, run the dishwasher, done a load of laundry and blocked my cowl. Here is the 11am shot. Just so you don't think I'm nuts....
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What am I going to make?
The Opening Ceremonies are at 11 tomorrow. I think it might be time for me to pick my Olympic project. There are a few things that are setyarn - tosh vintage double stranded (I've swatched and blocked...
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It's time to cast on
I figured it out last night. I'm making a sweater.• Relaxed fit• Style: pullover• Length: Low-hip length• Sleeves: Full-length sleeve• Neck style: Crew neckI'm wearing Bailey today. I knit this during...
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