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Flash Sale on Spring/Summer Yarns
We are getting ready for the arrival of fall yarns and need room in the store. From now until August 1, select summer yarns will be 30% off.-Rowan Silkystones-Rowan Pure Linen-Rowan Tetra Cotton-Rowan...
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New yarn for fall
The early post today was an announcement so it really doesn't count. Here is the real blog post.Mr. Canada Post brought in a huge box from Mountain Colors. We have many, many kits for the Perspectives...
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Stuff
I cast on the Stuff cowl last night and am a bit obsessed. I want to keep going to see what the next fiber is going to be. I'm using Wild Stuff and the colour is new - Winterfell. There are many...
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New Sample
I'm at home right now waiting for a few of the carpenters who work for my dad. They are coming to do important work around the house. Toilet paper holders. Towel bars. We didn't have the builder put...
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Alpaca Merino DK
Rowan has gone all out this fall with their new yarns. Alpaca Merino DKBaby Alpaca, Super Fine Alpaca, Extra Fine Merino Wool and Nylon, blended together creating a super soft extra lightweight yarn...
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Lazy Sunday
I had every intention of writing yesterday and then it didn't happen. I was glued to the TV. The Canadian Open was very compelling. Was a Canadian going to win? David Hearn was so close. Then there was...
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More New Yarn
Mr. Canpar brought in four huge boxes of yarn this afternoon. Lots of new from Sirdar.Baby Bamboo has four new colours.Specially developed to be incredibly soft, gentle and smooth for Baby, this yarn...
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Dirty Hippie, Ember, Lucas, Nautilus
New colours of Sirdar Baby Crofter DK arrived yesterday.Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter Dk is a gorgeously soft yarn with an incredible Fair Isle colour effect that appears as you knit. Inspired by the...
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Cowls
Beth spent a few minutes on Ravelry last night and couldn't decide what to knit in the Freia Bulky. I suggested the Fernanda Circular Scarf.From the designer Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton This scarf is a...
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Boomed Again
Diana finished another Magmatic Boom for the store.Pattern: Magmatic Boom (purchased on Ravelry)Yarn: 2 balls of Rowan Kidsilk Haze Stripe - yarn held doubleIt has a totally different look in the...
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There is a difference between - and &
Today's post is a public service announcement. If you don't read the pattern correctly, you won't have a finished product that looks like the picture.I read the pattern asRounds 97-99: Purl Rounds...
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Surprise
Rowan has new patterns available for purchase on Ravelry. It was a surprise for me. I didn't know that there would be more patterns than what we will be seeing in the new magazine.These are knit in the...
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Fernanda
Beth's cowl is growing. I love the colour. Actually, I'm jealous that I let her knit with it. The pattern is the Fernanda Circular Scarf and takes two balls of Freia Bulky. There was an error in the...
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Debbie's been busy
A big box of yarn arrived today from Debbie Bliss. That sounds like Debbie personally sent yarn to me. Roma Weave is70% Wool30% Alpaca100 gram ball80 m9-12 stitches = 4"Colours 1, 2, 4 and 5 came in...
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Happy Feet
Our good friend Kate Atherley has a new sock book and we should have it in the store very soon. I was told beginning of August. And it is the beginning of August so please hurry. Winter is coming and...
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New from Dream in Color
We are expecting an order from Dream in Color next week and there will be a brand new fingering weight yarn. Jilly with Cashmere is luxuriously sumptuous and soft! The colors come to life. Every stitch...
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There are still a few spots left
My Prism Cowl is finished. It takes a full skein of Prism Stuff - we sell 1/2 skeins in the store so you need two. The pattern is free with the purchase of the yarn. It is really big and comfy. Perfect...
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Mystery Knit-A-Long
Another cowl has been finished. Pattern: Perspectives Cowl (pattern purchased on Ravelry)Yarn: Mountain Colors Twizzle Perspectives KitI saw this in the Mountain Colors group on Ravelry today - from...
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Super Quick Project
I started a quick project yesterday afternoon. The back is finished and the front has been cast on. You gotta love knitting with 12mm needles. I hope to finish while watching Big Brother and Beach Flip...
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Rowan
There is a new pattern available to purchase on Ravelry from Sarah Hatton knit in Rowan's Fine Art. You need 2 skeins of one colour and 1 skein of the accent.Pattern: SybillaThe fall Rowan should...
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