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Shawl of Destiny
For some reason I was up very early this morning (crazy because the store is closed today so I could have slept in) so I finished a newsletter and sent it out and then I started on today's post. All...
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Quick Summer Scarf
Today's Web-Letter from Classic Elite Yarns has a very interesting scarf.You are holding two strands of yarn together on big needles. These are fun because both yarns change colours. You won't be bored...
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It's a Master Evening
I'm very close on my shawl. There are about 20 stitches left to cast off. And then my ends. I'll have pictures tomorrow. It's a Master evening. Master Chef and Masters of Flip. And the basketball game....
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Ready to Go
The ends are sewn in and it's ready to make the road trip to Washington.Pattern: Greyhound Shawl (purchased on Ravelry)Yarn: Mrs. Crosby Hat BoxThe colour was scaring me while I was knitting the shawl....
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We're in Washington
The drive was long but very uneventful. The weather was great. Not too hot. The sun was never really in my eyes (I drove the whole way). The worst part was the last hour. It should have taken 20...
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Yarn Day One
I'm back in the room dropping off some purchases so I started my post. I'll finish later but I'm writing while these are still fresh in my mind.Before you get into the show there is an area for vendors...
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Yarn Shopping Day Two
There is a new baby pattern coming from Frabjous Fibers called Colorburst Blanket. It is knit with a So Fond of Rainbows worsted weight kit (I ordered a few). A new shawl pattern is coming out called...
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We're having fun in Washington
Beth has put a few miles on her shoes seeing the sights. We're quickly eating breakfast and she's off to the Natural History Museum. I'm off to see more yarn. Â A new cotton is coming very soon from...
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Last Day in Washington
We've had a great time seeing the new yarns at the show and the sights of Washington. I'm trying to get an extra post written today because there probably won't be one tomorrow - it's a travel day. I'm...
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Home Again
We made it home safely but a bit tired. More on that later. When I was posting at 5 this morning I thought some pictures were missing but couldn't start messing around. Here they are.Classic Elite...
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Annisa
These awesome socks were on display in the Lorna's Laces booth. Pattern: Amanda's Favorite Funky Socks (purchased on Ravelry)Yarn: one String Quintet kitThis is a pattern for a pair of mix and match...
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Yarn Bowls are back
We brought a box of yarn bowls home from the show. These bowls are made in Kentucky and shipping to Canada is prohibitive. Normally I have them shipped to Myrtle Beach for mom and dad to bring them...
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Annisa Take Three
In yesterday's post (which is now correct) I gave the wrong name to our new shawl. It is the Elder Tree (pattern purchased on Ravelry).The Warrior Shawl is beautiful and would work well with the Revive...
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Splattershot
It's hard to believe but there are still pictures from TNNA that I haven't shared yet.There will be new yarn bowls and mugs coming later this fall. I've ordered them in green, denim blue, purple and...
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There's still time
Maybe you've missed it - we're running a KAL until the end of August. All we ask is that you use a pattern from Ambah O'Brien. There are a lot to choose from. This shawl is interesting.Pattern: Alinta...
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Halfway There
I thought that I was finished my first stripe section but I'm only half way there. The pattern says 80 stripes not 80 rows.Here are some more colours coming from Hedgehog. Concrete Crystal Ghost Naive...
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New Shawl Pins
We have two new colours of Liberty from Classic Elite78122 Wave78123 ParadisoMany of you know that Liberty is one of my favourite yarns. A self-striping yarn always makes you knit faster :) You need to...
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Harmony
Last night Aunt Rene sent an email with a very interesting picture.Meet Harmony. My mom gave her to my dad as a wedding gift. Yup, that's me. My dad said that Harmony would put her head on this table...
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The Caledonia Cowl
Blue Sky Fibers is running a KAL on Ravelry.Our summer KAL begins today! Join us as we knit the Caledonia Cowl in our Organic Cotton Worsted. Made of 100% Organic Cotton, this environmentally friendly...
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Starting the Lace
It might be hot outside but when you are sitting in an office or in a restaurant it can be cold with the air conditioning. Classic Elite has a solution for that. A simple to knit and simple to wear...
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