Quintets
I'm working on a cowl with a String Quintet kit from Lorna's Laces. The pattern is the Three Color Cashmere Cowl from Joji.From JojiOh, this is a lovely little pattern to let the days go by while...
View ArticleDebbie Bliss
The Baby Cashmerino Tonals from Debbie Bliss have arrived. The colours looked great in the pictures I showed last week but they are so much better in person.This morning I saw my sales rep for Debbie...
View ArticleSocks
Customers are always asking me if I knit my socks toe up or top down. Magic Loop? Double pointed needles? I don't normally knit socks. I can (top down on double pointed needles) but I wear shoes that...
View ArticleWay, way too cute scarves
My blog post for today was written but it's been set aside for another day.Kit includes yarn and pattern, as well as pre-made bear arms, legs, and face--just knit the scarf, sew on and wear! I don't...
View ArticleFortuna
A new yarn will be arriving next week from Classic Elite.Summery shades with a tone-on-tone dye effect. The same wonderful drape and fabulous fiber combination as self-striping Bella Lino.58% Linen,...
View ArticleJoji
Joji Locatelli is one of my favourite designers on Ravelry. Her patterns are very well written and easy to follow.This is how she describes herselfI am just an Argentine girl who really likes to...
View ArticleCome Frolic with Us
Lynn started asking about the Frolic yesterday. What are we taking??? I told her it was only February and we have lots of time but Tuesday is March 1 and we don't have that much time. I started looking...
View ArticleThe Calm before the Storm
We haven't had much snow in Southern Ontario this winter but it looks like we might be seeing some tomorrow afternoon. It's super windy out right now (I took a friend outside to get pictures and it was...
View ArticleNew Yarn
Mr. Canada Post dropped by this morning with lots of boxes. The first had Zauberball Crazy and a different version of Zauberball called 100.The long, exciting color repeats you love in Zauberball, now...
View ArticleIt's Knitting Time
The Debbie Bliss Rialto Luxury Sock looks very pretty in it's basket. I've already sent balls to Wannietta so that she can make a scarf - ZickZack. The colours of Fortuna are yummy.Wasp (pattern...
View ArticleCrazy Magic
Lynn emailed last night very excited. My blog is in the Top 100 Knitting Blogs.Are you presently scouring the web looking for inspirational knitting patterns, creative knitting designs, yarn...
View ArticleHouse of Cards
It could be a late evening tonight. Season 4 of House of Cards is now available. I won't write anything about the show in case you haven't started watching. It does mean lots of knitting but it might...
View ArticleSeeder
Wannietta knit a vest for the store called Seeder out of Noro Kureyon. The pattern is in the book Tribute to Noro by Claudia Wersing. Lynn looks scared here. Or maybe cold. We took these pictures a few...
View ArticleLazy Sunday
It was a lazy Sunday with lots of knitting. And there will be more tonight. The colour gradations in the Zauberball 100 are great.Lynn read through my pattern for the Crazy Magic Boomerang yesterday...
View ArticleKnitting Tools
What a beautiful day. It's sunny and warm. You can't help but smile when you're outside.This morning was spent adding to the website. We now have a section of notions that I will be adding to. This was...
View ArticleOff for a few days
The Crazy Magic Boomerang is growing. I'm also working on the Liberty Mighty Miters Throw at the same time.Beth called me this afternoon and asked what I'm doing for the next few days. There was...
View ArticleStitch Markers
My plane was supposed to leave Niagara Falls at 6pm but it was closer to 7:15. By the time we landed in Myrtle, I took a cab to the house, got the truck and ran to the grocery store and picked up...
View ArticleProgressing
My knitting is growing but not fast enough for my liking. I love how the colours are progressing.Beth sent this picture. It looks like nice weather at home. And someone is having fun with his new...
View ArticleShawl Pins and Leather Closures
I ordered some great accessories from JUL while I was at TNNA in January. I received an email yesterday that they are being shipped. Hopefully we'll see these late next week.Sweet Pea Vine Shawl...
View ArticleFive Crowns
It was a great day in Myrtle with my parents. Breakfast out at Cracker Barrel is a tradition on Sunday mornings. I came home to finish my shawl and then went to their house to watch golf with dad. We...
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