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Hello Myrtle Beach
I just got home from a nice dinner with mom and dad. They wanted me to come over for a bit but I am so tired. It's been a long day. I was up early because you never know how long it will take crossing...
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Rainy Sunday
Today was all about knitting. Elbow River is growing. I had hoped to get a picture outside in the bright sun shine. Not today. It was cold and rainy in Myrtle Beach. The weather was much nicer in...
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Lazy Monday
I woke up to rain. And chilly. Not a day to inspire you to do anything. I went to my parents and dad made bacon and eggs for breakfast. Them we visited a new store, Gander Mountain, which just opened...
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Chesterfield
Fiona Ellis does it again. What an amazing cardigan in Mrs. Crosby Steamer Trunk. The pattern is called Chesterfield and you can purchase it on Ravelry...Fiona is known for her amazing cables and she...
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Camelot
Last week I talked about Camelot, a new yarn from Classic Elite. There is a free cardigan pattern in this weeks Web-Letter. From the designer, Susan MillsSelf-striping yarns are nothing new but we're...
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Dream On!
The November Dream Club is here. Yes, it's part way through November but I needed other yarns from Dream in Color and made the decision to ship everything together. Dream in Color has moved from...
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Beach Roses
We received more Classy mini skeins in yesterday's shipment from Dream in Color so Beth and I made up kits last night for the Technicolor Cowl. The dining room table works very well for spreading out...
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The Knitter's Book of Knowledge
Debbie Bliss is one of the world's most respected knitwear designers and authors—and The Knitter's Book of Knowledge is the distillation of her decades of experience into one indispensable reference....
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Stripes
Beth started her first Multi-Directional scarf (pattern free on Ravelry) before I went to Myrtle Beach. She is almost at the final triangle which requires something a bit different. Not hard but she...
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The Doodler
Clue #1. I'm almost there.I hope to say goodbye to this clue very soon. I'm ready for #2. I was taking a spin around the Rowan website and found patterns for socks. Six patterns and they are...
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It's a Noro Day
Look what arrived today. New books from Noro.The designs are knit in Kureyon, Silk Garden and Silk Garden Solo. These designs are knit in Shinryoku.70% wool30% silkWe also received a new yarn.Rainbow...
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Simple Rules
Today is all about the simple. Mr. Canada Post brought in a box from Lynda with three cowls. I can only show two right now. The third is set aside until our next order arrives from Dream in Color.I...
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Ombre Hood Cowl
Lynn and I have a small competition going. Who can knit their Ombre Cowl Hood quicker? (Of course you knew that I would cast on and make one. Rowan Kidsilk Haze worked double strand - I'm always in for...
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Fantastic Knitting Bags
We have another new sample in the store.Pattern: Guernsey Wrap by Jared Flood (purchased on Ravelry)Yarn: Rowan Hemp TweedMy shawl was knit in 9 balls. I wanted it to be longer so we added in more...
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Architexture
Cathy dropped by yesterday afternoon with a new shawl. It is amazing!Pattern: Architexture (purchased on Ravelry)Yarn: 2 skeins of Mrs. Crosby Train CaseArchitexture is a rectangular scarf with pointed...
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Gift-A-Long
Do you know about the Indie Gift-A-Long on Ravelry? What is Gift-A-Long? It’s a multi-designer promotion to help you kick your holiday gift-making into high gear!The Indie Design Gift-A-Long is a 6...
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I won the challenge!
My Ombre Cowl Hood was cast off yesterday and I soaked it in Soak last night. Now it's lying out in the sewing room to dry.What is it: Soak is modern laundry care. Clean up with Soak’s eco-friendly...
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Golfing in winter?
This was sitting at the back door when I got home tonight. Who needs a putter in the middle of winter?I'm not sure what happened to yesterday's post. I started it on my laptop and then finished at home...
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New Samples
Diana stopped by last night with a new shawl for the store.Pattern: Rosa Rosae (purchased on Ravelry)Yarn: SweetGeorgia Party of Five Tough Love Sock kitRosa Rosae is a crescent shawlette worked from...
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Boy am I dumb
I might scream. I did it again. The post was started in the store and finished at home. I came to work and reset the post. Oh my goodness. As my mom would say "Boy am I dumb!" The day started out so...
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