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Happy Halloween. We forgot about jack o' lanterns so Beth bought pumpkins this morning. There wasn't a lot of selection and there definitely wasn't time to carve. She bought eyes at Party Packagers and...
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Last night at about midnight it hit me that I am supposed to be going to Oakville tonight to speak at the Oakville Knitters and Crocheters Association. I emailed Lynn and Beth so that they could remind...
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Meet Scout. This is one of the new colours from madelinetosh for fall. Our shipment has left Texas and it should be here next week.Neon PinkHoroscopeMurakamiHavanaOutlanderI saw this posted on Stephen...
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What a game last night. When the Cubs were winning I thought about going to bed but Beth talked me out of it. Thank you Beth. When you stay up late watching baseball you can get a lot of knitting done....
View ArticleSocks
Sock Blockers are here. The perfect tool for blocking wet socks; they dry to the sock shape and sizeFlexible and easy to use: Sizes (US shoe size) Small: (3.5-5 men, 5-7 women) Medium: (6-7.5 men,...
View ArticleEasily Justified
We have some cool bags coming from JUL Designs. They are currently at a postal facility in Maryland and I'm guessing that we will see them by the end of the week.Work Bag Three was originally created...
View ArticleBuilding blocks
Today has been about football and Building Blocks. I'm just about half way through the second clue. When I see the finished projects on Ravelry I know that I need to get this finished.Here is a link to...
View ArticleThey're here
Four large boxes from madelinetosh. I didn't get them until 7pm so only one box was opened. I can't wait to get back to work in the morning so that I can see all the new colours.The navy at the bottom...
View ArticleEvolution
Wendy has a new product and it's on the way to us.Scarf kit in a box. Super soft, hand knotted colour changing yarn, packaged to work straight from the box. Crochet and Knit patterns included! Makes a...
View ArticleCheshire Cat
A huge box just arrived from Frabjous Fibers. We are very well stocked in Cheshire Cat mini skein kits. I've knit two shawls in the Cheshire Cat and really like the yarn.For the Fleece Festival we used...
View ArticlePattern Holder
Whenever I have a spare minute in the store I pick up my Inspira Cowl and work a few rows.I'm almost ready to cast off and block. I really like working with the new Knitter's Pride needles - Melodies...
View ArticleLest We Forget
In remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace.
View ArticleFree Pattern Friday
Stephanie (the owner of Frabjous Fibers) just put out a hat pattern for their worsted mini skein kits.The pattern, Latitude Lines, is a free download. Make striped, slouchy hats for everyone in the...
View ArticleSmoke
Laura Bryant of Prism Yarns has an awesome sweater in the new Vogue Knitting Holiday Edition. We don't carry the magazine in the store but you can find it at Chapters or in the grocery store. The model...
View ArticleOne Day Shawl
I've been knitting with 3.5mm needles for one project and 4mm needles on another. I decided to switch it up today.Pattern: Winter Cove (purchased on Ravelry)Yarn: 2 skeins of madelinetosh ASAP - I used...
View ArticleCookies
Sharon's husband Ray makes the best cookies. Sharon was in on Saturday and I casually mentioned that Ray hadn't brought cookies in a long time. This morning he brought me some. Thanks Ray!!! They are...
View ArticleWork Bag Three
They finally arrived. Somehow the wrong postal code ended up on our shipping label. The box was in limbo for a bit but now it's found.100% Genuine LeatherHand made in the JUL StudioLarge measures 19...
View ArticleTwice Reversible
We have just received another shipment of Cascade Eco +. The colours look great.I added some brighter colours in this shipment. Eco + is perfect for the Twice Reversible Poncho from Churchmouse Yarns....
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The newest patterns from Churchmouse Yarns have arrived. The patterns that Churchmouse Yarns produce are very well written and I highly recommend using them.Fair Winds Beanie and ScarfLibrary...
View ArticleWhat's for breakfast?
Lynda finished Hitchhiker using one of the new Evolution kits. The scarf is huge - just the way I like it. If you think this is too big, you can knit it on a smaller needle. We did 4mm but I think you...
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