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Golf Day
I have been trying to do a bit more golfing this summer. Unfortunately it hasn't worked out so far but Beth and I made a tee time for this afternoon.It was bright and sunny until we started the 10th...
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Started another one
It's done and it's huge and I love it. And it will be even bigger after I block it.Pattern: Auburn WaveYarn: 3 skeins of madelinetosh dandelionNeedles: 4mmKim loves her Auburn Wave so much that she...
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More finished shawls
My inbox was full of pictures today. I want you all to stop. :) Â Every time I see another one in a yarn that I didn't use, I want it in that yarn. Two more Auburn Waves and they are awesome. Karen and...
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Landscaping
Last fall the neighbours cut down a tree that fell onto our bushes. The bushes have died. The fence has died. We need to do something. My landscape 'guy', Austin, has made up a plan and should be...
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Very busy knitters
Cathy has started a new project. 4 balls of Bella Lino from Classic Elite in 4 different colours. And the pattern is free...Something else for me to steal :)Here are three more Auburn Waves to share...
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Demolition
The fence is gone. Dad showed up today with his sledgehammer and had fun. Nothing makes him happier than knocking things down.There was no knitting today. I thought it might be slow in the store today...
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More Shawls
Heather finished her Auburn WaveI absolutely love this pattern it's so versatile to wear. And the yarn was a dream to work with - tosh sock in 'crumble'. Choose which pics you want to use -- don't feel...
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Rowan Brushed Fleece
A collection of beautifully soft and featherweight Autumn/Winter knits for both men and women, all knitted in Rowan's new yarn Brushed Fleece. These knits are extremely light and cosy to wear. Outdoor...
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Happy Canada Day
I hope all our Canadian friends are having a great day with family and/or friends. My day - heading to the golf course again. Two days in a row. No rain yesterday but I'm not optimistic about...
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And the winners are...
We drew names from those who finished Auburn Wave.Congratulations to Fran for winning 2 skeins of Mrs. Crosby Train Case in the colour Red King Radish and Trina who won 2 skeins of Rowan Fine Art in...
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Train Case
Mr. UPS came this afternoon......with the new colours of Mrs. Crosby.These are Train Case. The same colours came in Carpet Bag and Steamer Trunk.I'm home from work (it was hard staying until 5:30 when...
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Starting again
I started Itineris last night. Here it is so far.Yup. I ripped it out. For some reason my knitting was looking very loose on the 4mm needle so I'm going to start again on a 3.75mm.I was also having a...
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Two More Sleeps
I think we're ready for the Tent Sale. I guess we'll find out Monday morning. :)Yesterday afternoon I cast on Itineris. My new method for the increasing is working well for me.The first picture was...
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Rowan Finest
Rowan Finest is a blend of extra fine merino, cashmere and royal alpaca wool. Soft to the touch and comfortable to wear, knitting to a 4ply tension this yarn gives great stitch definition.This yarn is...
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Day Two
The Tent Sale went very well yesterday but it was a long day. I was in the store before 6:30am and didn't get home until 9pm. I ate dinner and then bed.It was some one's birthday yesterday so Cathy...
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The Day After
Dad came to help with the clean up last night so we put him to work with the broom. He said no pictures but I don't listen to my dad :)I crashed when I got home. Couldn't even knit. Hopefully I'll get...
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A treat
I got back to Itineris last night. I haven't made it far but I love how the colours are working.Austin has been working hard on the landscaping. The front of the store is done. Now we need a touch of...
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Using up your stash
I've been cleaning up my bedroom and came across a few odd skeins of fingering weight yarn. I didn't purchase them with anything in mind. Just liked the colours. I have a feeling there are some of you...
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Made in Canada
Did you know that the yarns from Zen Yarn Garden are made in Canada and dyed in Canada?I saw this pattern on Ravelry a few weeks ago and knew that we needed it knit up.Pattern: Plank Stole - purchased...
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New plants
There was more landscaping done yesterday.These pictures are at the back of the property, bordering on the parking lot.This is the garden on the side of the house. It was an overgrown mess. Later this...
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