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We're home
We had a great day at the Woodstock Fleece Festival yesterday.Thank you to Sarah, Lynn and Wannietta for all of their help. I couldn't do the shows without these three. Thank you to Cathy who worked in...
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Evening Shadow
It's Monday. It's cold. Here is something to cheer you up. Free patterns. What a beautiful cabled jacket from Debbie Bliss. Download the pattern...And another pattern from Debbie knit in Noro...
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The Doodler
There is a new Stephen West KAL starting in November.My head is swimming. There are so many options for this. Dream in Color Jilly with Cashmere. Madelinetosh merino light. Mrs. Crosby Train Case. Tosh...
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Lots of New
Part of the tosh shipment is in the store. So far we have brought over some twist light, sock and merino light. twist light75% superwash merino wool / 25% nylonfingering weight - 420 yrds / 384...
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Blackbird Shawl
Toby Roxane Barna has a new pattern out. The minute I saw it I sent her an email to ask permission to use her beautiful pictures.Get out those mini skeins! The Blackbird shawl features easy shaping and...
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It's Knit A Long Time
It's time to talk about our store Knit A Longs (KAL). We are going to have two.KAL # 1The Doodler - pattern purchased on RavelryThe schedule for clues isClue 1 - Friday, November 6 Clue 2 - Friday,...
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Inspira Cowl
One of my favourite cowls to knit is the Inspira Cowl. It is knit with two colours of yarn and my yarn of choice is Liberty from Classic Elite. The yarn stripes so it looks like you're working with...
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Elbow River
Heidi Kirrmaier has a new shawl pattern - Elbow River. I emailed her the minute I saw it to ask permission to use her pictures. The shawl is beautiful!I've knit one of her patterns and own many more....
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My Elbow River
Here is my Elbow River so far. I love the yarn. I love the pattern. I'm just not sure that the yarn is right for the pattern. However, as someone who doesn't like to quit or rip out, I'm going to keep...
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I'm Inspired
My Inspira Cowl is finished and blocked. I really, really want to start another one. It was quick to knit and you get to see so many colours.Pattern: Inspira Cowl (free on Ravelry)Yarn: Classic Elite...
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Coors Cowl
It's cold out. It's rainy out. What a yucky day. It has me thinking that snow will be coming soon and I want some warm cowls. We live in the country now and the wind howls. The Coors Cowl is a soft,...
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Amitola Grande
We have a new yarn from Louisa Harding.Amitola Grande is a luxurious silk and wool blend self-striping yarn. Beautiful gradating shades are presented in Aberfeldy, a dedicated publication of fourteen...
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Free pattern
We all love free patterns. And especially free patterns from Rowan.Knit this relaxed fit ladies cardigan, available as a free download. Designed by Sarah Hatton using Brushed Fleece its simplicity...
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Happy Halloween
Beth is very excited about the prospect of seeing lots of kids tonight. We didn't see many at the townhouse so we're hoping it's different at the new house. There is a new yarn from Classic Elite...
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Chocolate Overload
We survived Halloween last night. The evening started out slow and Beth was very pouty. The kids eventually came but not as many as we had hoped (or bought candy for). We were very generous and still...
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Happy Monday
Today was a special day. A trip to see Trish at the hair salon. No more grey. And my hair is shorter. It makes for a happy morning and I even got a few rows knit. My Auburn Wave in Dream in Color Jilly...
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What month is it?
What an amazing day. Is it November or June? It didn't start off well (more about that later) but it's great now. Well, it would be better if I was on the golf course with Beth.I ended up knitting...
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Wacky Wednesday
I was taking a look on Rowan's website and noticed that they were offering the pattern for Stockport for free (you can download it on Ravelry or on Rowan's website) The pattern was originally featured...
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Getting ready for winter
Classic Elite had the cutest mittens in their Web-Letter last week.From the designer, Rachel Henry:Last spring, a friend of mine brought me some knitwear in distress. I was a little afraid Val would...
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Fall Cleaning
I'm leaving tomorrow morning for a quick trip to Myrtle Beach. Mom and dad are there right now and they like it when we visit. And the ticket was very, very cheap. Now I'm trying to get the store in...
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