Halfway
I sat down like a good girl last night to rip out the shoulder shaping of Eos and finish the back.The front ribbing is done and I'm about 10 rows into the chart. Just past the halfway point of the...
View ArticleI almost forgot
I just ran downstairs to wind yarn. Two skeins of tosh merino light.Red robin breast and onyx. The red is perfect for my new shoes. Why black? Green was way to Christmassy (is that a word??) Purple was...
View ArticleShoes
I started on Shadow last night. I didn't get as far as I would have liked (wanted to get to the black) but hopefully tonight.Not much to show you right now. Just garter stitch.It's nice to have a...
View ArticleSurprise
Berroco sent out a newsletter this morning with a great garment in Blackstone Tweed. Some of us take a long time to make anything so it's a good time to start a project and have it ready for when the...
View ArticleMy dad and his helper
Yesterday afternoon my dad picked up the new sign for the store. The old one blew done in a wind storm and shattered so we have been signless for a month.I thought he needed help putting it up but he...
View ArticleShadow is growing
Last night we had dinner at my parents. Their friend Bea came over and made ham, scalloped potatoes, cauliflower, peas, red cabbage, a sauce for the ham and an apple pie. We let her eat with us too. :)...
View ArticleWorkshop with Glenna C
This one day event is being put on by a member of The Around the Bay Knitting Guild. It looks like a fun day and I said that I would pass along the information. We have customers in the store all the...
View ArticleCraftsy
This morning Beth and I headed out for a visit with Trish. The grey is gone for both of us. What a happy day.I didn't know what I was going to write about today. My knitting is progressing (I did some...
View ArticleFifty One Shades of Truth
My shawl has been finished for some time (since February) but I never posted a picture of it after blocking and sewing in the ends.Pattern: All the Shades of Truth (purchased on Ravelry)Yarn: Shepherd...
View ArticleIt happened
It was a busy TV night last night which meant lots of knitting. Eos is growing. Somewhere in my head I still think that I might get Shadow and Eos done for the Frolic.It happened today. I tried to stop...
View ArticleBetter late than never
I'm home from work and getting ready to post. I have to cross out the next bit because the new website isn't up now. For some reason the old site is showing up. I have sent messages to Korey but...
View ArticleIt could be working
I'm posting again because some people are actually seeing the new website. Totally confusing but it has something to do with a propagation issue with my ISP. Yes, that is gibberish. I did some research...
View ArticleSkinny Cotton
This morning Mr. Canada Post brought in an envelope from Blue Sky Alpacas. There are 4 new patterns coming (in about a week so I'm saving pictures) that use Skinny Cotton and Worsted Cotton to make...
View ArticleThanks Melo
It was 7 this morning when Melo jumped off the bed which woke me up. He isn't the lightest on his feet. I could have gone back to sleep but decided to get the day going. After a quick trip out for a...
View ArticleKnitting deadline is approaching
I wanted to post earlier but have been glued to the TV watching the Masters. What an exciting finish. Cabrera was my guy (since yesterday afternoon) but I wasn't upset that Scott won. There was a lot...
View ArticleUnbelievable
I was up early today. Very anxious to get started on my taxes. :) I had to make a quick trip to the store, post office and gas station and now I'm home.Here are a few pictures I took while I had a...
View ArticleMagic Loop
A box has left Blue Sky Alpacas (fingers crossed it will be here next week) that has some very cute new patterns. The garments are available in 6 month - 5T.Cameron HoodieReady for a picnic after a...
View ArticleSunglasses
I think we finally have the Frolic booth organized. Kind of. I finished my list of garments today and we have 21. 23. 25. I don't have enough mannequins! We didn't have enough grid either so I made a...
View ArticleRowan Fine Art
It hasn't arrived yet but here are some pictures to get you excited. We're hoping the first week of May.Rowan Fine Art is a blend of fibre and colour. Designed for socks, shawls and other accessories,...
View Article20 stitches short
Windward is growing. In size and addiction. I can't stop. I had to leave it at home or I would have knit all day. Find your own pattern, yarn, needles..... I'm busy :)I've been glued to CNN this...
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