Socks
I was busy today ordering new yarn.Coming from Fleece Artist. Festival Socks in the National Parks Collection colours.This light fingering weight sock yarn has a nice tight twist for a durable sock....
View ArticleOne of a Kind
Another beautiful scarf by Svetlana Gordon. Her work is stunning. Pattern: Water Lily (purchased on Ravelry)I'm heading to One of a Kind after work tonight. Imagine what she could charge for her...
View ArticlePom Poms
True Colors is growing. The further I get the more I like it. (I'm writing quickly so I can get a few more rows finished before bed.)Great news. Mr. UPS dropped off my box of Cocoknits notions in...
View ArticleGetting organized to go
I was looking for something last week and found a scarf that Beth knit but didn't block. Who are we kidding - I didn't block it :) It's been blocked and now it's hanging in the store. The scarf takes...
View ArticleNew tosh colours
I've been tracking 3 boxes that are on the way from madelinetosh. They should be in the store late Monday afternoon. Cathy and Lynn will unpack them on Tuesday and I will get the yarn on the website...
View ArticleAs Soon As Possible
Need a super quick project? I was going through my closet last night and came across my Auburn Wave (pattern purchased on Ravelry) knit in tosh ASAP on 15mm needles. I made a few easy adjustments to...
View ArticleNational Parks
Mr. Canada Post visited yesterday morning with a box from Wannietta. She knit the Flat Rib Popover (pattern purchased on Ravelry or available in the store) for me in Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok.Whether...
View ArticleSaturday in Vegas
This was supposed to be finished hours ago. I left my laptop at home and brought my iPad with me. I've always been able to blog on it but not tonight. We just got back to the room and I'm trying...
View ArticleTrying
I'm still trying to do a blog post with pictures. I'm like a dog with a bone. I can't stop trying until it works. Here is Match & Move so far. I did quite a bit of knitting on the flight.We visited...
View ArticleThe Conservatory
It's always a good day when you get to visit The Conservatory. Everyone walking around is smiling at the amazing displays.
View ArticleNew Hedgehog Colours
It's early in Vegas. Only 7:30. Beth is on her way downstairs and I'm writing for a few minutes because I have some exciting news. I received an email on Friday that our next Hedgehog order will be...
View ArticleNew - arrived and coming
Yesterday afternoon Mr. UPS brought in 3 huge boxes from madelinetosh. The new colours of merino light look great. I'm going to get them photographed and on the website in the next few days.Method is...
View ArticleTwo Identical Socks
We photographed the new colours of merino light this afternoon. Here are a few. They are available in the store and on the website.This is Devil's Advocate.By FarDoe EyesSurfBlind LoveBeneath the...
View ArticleAll My Stitches
Match & Move is growing. I'm almost at the end of my increases. That marks being 1/3 of the way finished. I will have 5 wedges during the increases and then 5 wedges after.Here are a few more of...
View Article“A fluffy guard against the frigid chill.”
The patterns from Churchmouse Yarns are incredible. Beautiful photography and well written patterns. This is their Shoulder Cozy. The original version was knit with a strand of Kidsilk Haze mixed with...
View ArticleSelf Striping
We love Mille Colori Baby. A self-striping pure merino wool. Yes, there are many baby patterns in the yarn but we love it for adults too. I just purchased this scarf pattern on Ravelry. It uses 6 balls...
View ArticleSnow :(
I took my knitting outside thinking that I could get a picture in the natural light. It was very dark light. And the snow has started. My knitting doesn't have white spots.Our guests just left so it's...
View ArticleChalet
I was playing around on Ravelry this morning (that can be dangerous) and found this awesome pattern from Classic Elite Yarns. How did I miss this? It's fantastic.Pattern: Borah (purchased on...
View ArticleBRRRRR
It's really cold out there today and got me thinking about accessories for keeping warm.Lynn knit up this very cute hat. She hasn't had time to add a faux fur pompom.Pattern: Tread (purchased on...
View ArticleSister Rosetta
Thank you Kate Atherley. Rosetta Tharpe is one of the most beautiful shawl patterns I have ever seen. Kate had it at Camp a few years ago and I really, really need it!!! From Kate:In honour of Sister...
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