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Speckles
Alex finished her Dotted Rays - Speckled Fade just in time for the Frolic. I love it. The shawl is huge and the colours blend beautifully. Now I want one. Alex used Skinny Singles from Hedgehog Fibres...
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Store KAL
Don't forget about our store KAL. There is still time to get the shawl knit. We are making Xanthe (pattern purchased on Ravelry) by Ambah O'Brien.Xanthe Wrap is an invitation to play. Choose a trio of...
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Rearranging
While I'm unpacking, I'm rearranging. Yarn Love is hanging. This way we can see all the colours in the skein. I talked with Hedgehog Fibres today and our order should be leaving Ireland on Monday. More...
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Starting Point
It's time to start thinking about colours. The first clue is coming out next Friday. You can sign up on Ravelry and the first clue will be in your library when it is released.From JojiTry to pick...
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Close to You
I started knitting with Juliet last night. The yarn is awesome. I'm not sure if I have mentioned this before - Juliet is spun in Canada.The pattern (Close to You) is well written and easy to follow.I...
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Ready to Block
I had a busy day of knitting. Xanthe is finished.It's 11:30 and I told myself I wasn't going to bed until I cast off the shawl. I took some quick pictures and now it's time for sleep. I'll take more...
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Baseline
Baeta from Hedgehog Fibres has a new pattern. Baseline is free.Triangular garter stitch shawl with an i-cord border. The striping is rather striking, especially using high contrast yarns. The shawl is...
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Potluck
Mr. Canada Post delivered a big box from Hedgehog Fibres this morning. The Potluck colours in Skinny Singles are awesome.I played with some colours for Joji's MKAL. I thought that I like the rose...
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Ebb & Flow
Lorna's Laces has a new pattern out. Ebb & Flow can be purchased on Ravelry.From Amanda at Lorna's LacesWe all know working with multis can occasionally be challenging. They are so fun though!...
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Finished
Blocked. Ends sewn in. Ready for me to wear.Pattern: Xanthe (purchased on Ravelry)Yarn: 3 skeins of tosh merino light. I used cactus flower, medieval and prairie fire.Ambah O'Brien writes a great...
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Corallina
Who doesn't love a free pattern? Thanks Rowan and Martin Storey for this pattern knit in Softyak DK.Knit this boldly striped garter stitch cardigan designed by Martin Storey. It uses 4 shades of our...
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Hello from Myrtle Beach
Our trip was uneventful which is always a good thing. We left early and landed early to warm, humid weather. I knit on Close to You during the flight. It's the perfect travel knitting. There are only 4...
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Happy Mother's Day
Sorry we aren't home mom. Hope you and all the mothers reading had a great day.Lynn has started a pair of socks with Yarn Love Juliet. She is using Gala. The colours are coming out great. We had fun on...
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Monday in Myrtle
Tonight's post is going to be quick. We had another busy day on the golf course. And it was really hot out there. I'm wiped. Spoiler Alert. There will be a picture of my Starting Point so far at the...
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Happy Birthday Mom
One of the posts that I wrote before I left (that I will use later this week) is about Alegria from Manos. We should have new colours next week. Beth and I were away for Mother's day. And we're away...
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Linen
We made it home safely. An easy flight and a quick drive home. We were home early enough for me to run to the store and send out some boxes.Cathy was busy straightening while I was away - the store...
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So We Call it Camp, But It’s Not Really Like Camp
Today's job was to work on Knitting Camp. There are still a few spots available.Knitting Camp is nothing like the camp you attended as a kid. At Knitting Camp you get to chose your day’s activities. Go...
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Kimba
Grab some yarns that light your imagination on fire and play with colour in Kimba Shawl, named for the Australian Aboriginal word for bush fire. Anything goes in this fun project – speckles or...
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Alegria
We have new colours in Manos Alegria.2149 PetalSock yarn from Manos! Alegria is an easy-care blend of ultra-soft superwash merino with durable polyamide. Its “hand” is remarkably soft and resilient,...
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Rainbows
There is a new So Fond of Rainbows pack coming from Frabjous Fibers. I saw the picture on Facebook late Friday afternoon and did an order. I will find out on Tuesday when they will be shipping the new...
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