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Guest Blogger
Hi - It's Beth. I am guest blogging because Julie is so filled with the Christmas spirit that she agreed to cast on my cowl for me - 240 stitches!! (This is Julie reading the post before hitting...
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Still
Twas the night before Christmas and Mr. UPS is busy delivering boxes. The latest Kim Hargreaves book has arrived. So still. With an ease and a quiet confidence the collection has an aura that is hard...
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Merry Christmas
I hope everyone has a great day with family and friends. We'll be heading to Aunt Rene's later this afternoon and I'm sure the house will be very loud!I finished the cowl last night.Pattern:...
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Boxing Week 2014
The store will be open again tomorrow and the more you buy, the more you save.Saturday, December 27Monday, December 29Tuesday, December 30Wednesday, December 31If your purchase is more than $100, your...
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Last-Minute Cowl
I finished another cowl yesterday afternoon. There is nothing like starting a cowl and finishing it less than 24 hours later.Pattern: Last-Minute Cowl from Churchmouse (the pattern is free)Yarn: 1...
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Color Play Mohair Wrap
I've been working like crazy today to get the shawl finished. And I finally did it.Pattern: Color Play Mohair Wrap from Churchmouse Yarns (we have the pattern in the store)Yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Haze...
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Cathy to the rescue
Actually, she rescued me twice today.Number 1I had no clue what I was going to blog about today. I didn't start a new project last night. I have no new knitting. My suppliers are closed this week so we...
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Come Together
I decided on my next project. A Come Together kit from Classic Elite. The colourway I chose is Peace.I have been putting off starting the kit because I wasn't happy about winding the 6 individual balls...
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New Cowl
Mr. Canada Post just came in with a box from Lynda. I've wanted this cowl for a long time and it was worth the wait. It is beautiful.Pattern: Pine Bough Cowl (free on Ravelry)Yarn: Rowan Tweed4 balls...
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January Dream Club
Salista by Andi Smith Andi Smith has designed a stunning pair of socks with Starry for this month’s Dream Club! The lace socks, knit on two circulars, highlight the silver sparkles and deep blues and...
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New Year's Resolution
Following Seas Cabled Scarf by Churchmouse YarnsThe expression “fair winds and following seas” got us thinking a little differently about cables. Our simple 9-stitch braid cable goes with the flow,...
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Peace
Thank you Churchmouse Yarns for helping me with my blog posts. Great pictures and awesome patterns.Churchmouse Yarns has taken their Color Play Mohair Scarf (a smaller version of the wraps that I have...
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The Resolution - January
It's only the 4th of the month and I have completed my required 'finish a project that was already started' for the month of January.My CustomFit cardigan in Classic Elite Bella Lino. I double stranded...
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January/February KAL
This patten came up on Ravelry last night and I love it. I emailed the designer and she gave permission to share pictures with you.Quicksilver by Melanie BergThe pattern is available for purchase on...
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Packing
After I finished my post last night I started to pack. I'm making a list and checking it twice. Boy do I have a lot of clothes packed. Two days of golf. Four days of trade show. Two days of flying....
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Hello from Phoenix
It was cold when we got up at 3:30 yesterday morning to get ready. The ride to the airport was slow and snowy but we made it okay. Thanks dad.Our ride to Phoenix.We got here around noon, picked up our...
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Friday at TNNA
We had an amazing day golfing yesterday. The course, Troon North, is about half an hour from our hotel.You think it's warm in Arizona, but out in the desert, with the wind blowing, it wasn't that warm....
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Saturday at TNNA
Great news! There is a new yarn coming from madelinetosh.Meet twist light. A true sock yarn. 75% merino wool and 25% nylon. I will be ordering this tomorrow and hopefully we will have it in time for...
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Sunday at TNNA
The Classic Elite booth is always eye candy. Lots of colour and texture. There are new Liberty Print colours coming this spring. I love this yarn. More Inspira Cowls :)All the patterns in the Come...
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We're in Vegas
Freia Fibers debuted a new yarn at the show. I don't know how long it will be until it arrives in the store (the yarn is hand dyed) but I'm hoping soon.100% wool150 gram ball79m / 87 yards2 stitches to...
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