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We've created a monster
Shadow is done. Blocked. Ends sewn in.Pattern: Varjo (Shadow) purchased on RavelryYarn: tosh merino light - 1 skein onyx, 1 skein red robin breastWindward is growing. While I was working last night I...
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Kind of finished
Okay, just the knitting but I'm very happy to be that far. Still ahead of schedule.One shoulder seam is sewn and I'm ready to pick up for the neck. I could do it tonight but have decided to work on...
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Coming for Fall
This morning I set out for Toronto to buy shopping bags for the store and to visit my suppliers for to see what is coming for fall. What a beautiful day for a drive!We are going to see a lot of bright...
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New
Karbonz Needles are new from Knitter's Pride. While I was at my suppliers warehouse yesterday I picked up a few. Unfortunately they didn't have a lot in stock but more are coming. And for fall the size...
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Shawls
Kim came into work this morning wearing a great scarf/shawl knit in Rowan's Wool Cotton.Pattern:Â Cozy Shawl purchased on Ravelry5 balls Rowan Wool Cotton for the main colour and 3 balls for the...
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Just in Time
I finished off Eos this afternoon. As in all seams and the ends are sewn in.This was last night. One sleeve seam and a few ends still needed to be doneHere are my pile of ends to prove that I did sew...
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Windward
I wrote this last night and forgot to hit Publish.I finished Windward today-I'm on a roll. You can find the pattern on Ravelry.I love it. The yarn is Serenity 20 from Zen Yarn Gardens and I used 1.5...
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Knitter's Frolic
We had a great day at the Frolic yesterday. Thanks to everyone who stopped by the booth.Kim, Lynn and Sarah were amazing getting the booth ready, selling yarn and tearing down the booth. It was our...
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Color Play Mohair Scarf and Wrap
It's been a busy day. 8 boxes of yarn have been shipped out to customers. My HST return has been filed. And the biggie-I just dropped my tax return off at the post office. You might have heard me let...
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What a mess
This is part of the mess I saw when I got to work this morning. Kim and I are going to spend the day getting the store back in order.It's much later and we have the store looking like a store again....
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We have room for one to two more students for Kate's knitting class this Saturday morning (May 4, 2013). There isn't any homework and the materials list is short.Two Socks in One: The War and Peace...
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It's growing
Not fast enough but the Color Play Mohair Wrap is getting bigger.I took this before coming to work this morning.And this picture was taken before leaving work. Not a lot done but Kim and I did get the...
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San Diego
Mr. Canada Post brought in two boxes from madelinetosh this morning-the pashmina has arrived.Madelinetosh Pashmina is a 3-ply yarn made up of 75% superwash merino wool, 15% silk and 10% cashmere, a...
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April Showers Bring May Flowers
Flowers in the front garden make it feel like summer is finally coming.I have written many posts today and keep scrapping them. Hopefully I finally write something that I like.If all else fails show...
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Noro Magazine
It's coming in June. A new magazine from Noro.Knit in Taiyo LaceKnit in Silk Garden SockJune 4th it should be hitting news stands and landing in yarn shops.www.noromagazine.comKnit in Takeuma. I don't...
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A Day of Rowan
About 6 weeks ago I started a cardigan in Rowan Summerspun. It has been on the back burner because I had projects to get finished for the Frolic. Those are done and now I need to get back to this so...
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Niagara Falls
It doesn't matter how many times I see them I'm still in awe. Saturday night Beth and I took a road trip to the Falls.I'm writing early today because there is a golf game in the near future-this...
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Knitting Camp
Camp 2011Camp is four months away but we are busy getting ready. It is about knitting and taking workshops with amazing instructors but it's also about having a good time. On Thursday evening we have a...
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Modern Wrapper
I just found this free pattern from Rowan on Facebook. The colours are stunning! Great job Martin.Knit this beautiful fairisle cardigan, the member’s monthly exclusive free pattern for May. Designed by...
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Hair Salon
This morning I ordered yarns for fall from Noro, Sirdar and Debbie Bliss. These cute baby booties are knit in Smiley Stripes. The pattern is coming for fall-probably sometime in August.If you have a...
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