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Lace
Finish up your current project because you are going to want to start something new very soon. Lace Knits, a brand new book by Ann Kingstone, will be arriving at the beginning of June. The patterns are...
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Happy Birthday
It's my mom's birthday today. We aren't talking numbers anymore. :) Beth and I got off lucky today. Darlene planned a family barbecue so we didn't have to plan a party. Thanks Dar!!It's now Sunday....
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Unicorn Parallelograms
I talked about madelinetosh Unicorn Tails the other day and here is another great pattern. Stephen West is having a KAL. This time it isn't a mystery.Choose 20 colors of fingering weight yarn like...
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Marblz
I received an email today from Knitter's Pride. Good news. We will have new sets of needles this fall.Our new Marblz sets will be available in the following options: DPN, Normal Interchangeable &...
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Dirty Hippie
An email came from Freia Fibers this morning about new colours being introduced at TNNA. I have already ordered them. I know that I don't need to see them in person - they look good in the picture and...
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Free Patterns
Lynn came to work this morning wearing her latest knit project. This simple kerchief is easy and quick to knit. She commented that she has been wearing it a lot and might need to make one in another...
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Ley Lines #1
It's done. Blocked. Ends sewn in.Pattern: Ley Lines (purchased on Ravelry)Yarn: 3 skeins of Malabrigo SockIt is amazing how our focus shifts in the most random ways and, like happened with this design,...
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Arcoiris
Lynda knit Arcoiris from Dream in Color for a store sample. I don't have the scarf yet but I borrowed her picture from Ravelry to share. The colours are so bright and cheerful.We have kits in the store...
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Stuff the Bus
There was a flyer on my front door yesterday and I want to share with those who live in Ancaster, Hamilton and Stoney Creek. The Neighbour to Neighbour food bank (located on the Hamilton mountain)...
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Soaked
I can't believe it but I finished knitting Ley Lines #2 last night.It has been soaked in Soak and is pinned out downstairs. Now I need it to dry quickly. I will be sewing in ends Wednesday night when I...
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Noro Jewels
A new book arrived today with some really pretty patterns.These are knit in a new yarn from Noro called Tokonatsu.40% Cotton, 30% Silk, 30% Viscose.20 sts & 26 rows = 4” (10cm)50g/136 yds (125m)The...
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Made it to Columbus
The drive yesterday was pretty uneventful. It was long when I was by myself so I made more stops than normal. I checked in, had dinner and relaxed. Didn't even knit.I took this picture at the gas...
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Ikat with Laura Bryant
My class today was awesome.We were working with hand dyed yarns and finding your magic number. This number allows you to do awesome things in knitting.I had to zoom in for this picture so it looks a...
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Pre TNNA
The show doesn't open until tomorrow but there is an area where booths can display their new products for the upcoming season. Here are some sneak peeks of what will be coming.Yarn bowls from Pawley's...
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Busy Day of Shopping
I did a bit of damage on my credit card today.New shawl pins from Bonnie Bishoff.From Blue Sky AlpacasThe Royal Petite Babies Series are treasures to create and collect. There are 6 beautifully...
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Sunday at TNNA
SweetGeorgia Yarns is a Canadian company located in BC. I did my first order with them today. These won't be in the store until the end of August/beginning of September. I'm sorry - I want them now too...
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Home Again
I'm home and ready to get back into the store tomorrow. Here are some more pictures from the show.I have a new leather bag from Offhand Designs. There was a debate between this one and the black/brown...
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Happy Birthday Dad
Today was my dad's ?? birthday. We don't count anymore. For a week we have been planning a surprise party at his workshop. All the men would be there after work for pizza and wings. Beth and I picked...
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The Backyard
There is a new, free pattern on Rowan's website.Knit this ladies long line sweater, the member's exclusive free pattern for June 2015. Designed by Gemma Atkinson using the stunning yarn Kidsilk Haze...
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New
While I was away a box arrived from Lynda.Monkey socks knit in tosh twist light - the colour is Mandala.The yarn knits up really well in socks.The Dream in Color Arcoiris kit. The scarf is awesome!We...
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