Pattern Sale
Don't miss out! Melanie Berg's knitting patterns are on sale through April 3.From now through April 3, use the coupon code "mairlynd" at Ravelry's check-out, and for each of my self-published patterns...
View ArticleHappy Easter
Beth and I hosted Easter dinner tonight. Everyone is gone and the dishwasher is busy. This is going to be a quick post - I'm tired and my bed is calling.Great news. FlexiFlip needles in 2.5mm should be...
View ArticlePerfect TV Knitting
We are often asked to recommend an easy shawl. Not too much thinking. Not too much counting. Auburn Wave (pattern purchased on Ravelry) is perfect. All you need to know is knit, knit 2 together, yarn...
View ArticleBright Colours
Kathy visited today and brought some knitting to show off. Amazing colours for this dreary day.Find Your Fade is almost finished.She's on the last colour - you can't see it because it is over my...
View ArticleFading Point
Joji has a new pattern coming out April 12.5 coloursFingering weight400 yards per skeinThere isn't a lot of information available yet but this is what I've found on Ravelry.The pattern is similar in...
View ArticleCorrea
Ambah has a new pattern. Meet Correa (pattern purchased on Ravelry)The native Australian Correa plant produces beautiful bell flowers in pale pink to deep orange to carmine. These same gorgeous shades...
View ArticleSpring/Summer garments for a snowy day
Lynda has been busy. We sent her new yarn from Knit One Crochet Too to make store samples. More important - samples for the Frolic.This is Color Affection (pattern purchased on Ravelry) knit in...
View ArticleAutumn and Indigo
I ordered new yarn this week. It won't be here until June but I wanted to share. I'm very excited.Autumn and IndigoHi! I'm Claire, and I'm the maker and designer behind Autumn and Indigo. I'm a single...
View ArticleLYS Day
Don't forget to mark Saturday April 21 on your calendar. It is LYS Day in the store and we are going to have some great deals.I've been busy making the signs. There will be brightly coloured yellow...
View ArticlePotlucks
I was in the store early this morning to meet Mr. Canada Post. I have been tracking shipments online and they were scheduled to come today. I was afraid that he would see our sign (we are closed today)...
View ArticleTurquoise Poppies
The Hedgehog order has been unpacked and put away. We restocked the shelves and extra skeins have been packed for the Frolic.We received more colours of Kidsilk Lace.DaydreamPark LifeJoji is having a...
View ArticleDyed in the Wool
I spend a lot of time each day tracking parcels. I'm not a patient person and I want my yarn now :)A box of Dyed in the Wool from Spincycle Yarns just cleared customs in BC. We should see it early next...
View ArticleFading Point
From Joji LocatelliLast year I designed a pattern called Starting Point, and it was a Mystery KAL. I loved that pattern so much, and it was truly nerve-wracking to present it as a mystery. Would people...
View ArticleI had to
I couldn't help myself. I had to cast on last night. Here is my Fading Point. I stayed up knitting much later than I had planned. I want a nap :)Joji writes a fabulous pattern that is very easy to...
View ArticleWintery Day
I made another kit for Fading Point. I really, really like this one. I have a feeling that there will be more than one in my future.I'm about to start the second lace pattern on my Fading Point. 16...
View ArticleGreat day to knit
Roko and I were up early this morning. He wanted out and I decided to start my day. They keep saying that we could lose power so I wanted to do as much as possible while we still have electricity. Tea...
View ArticleSummer is coming?
I was going back through the blog looking for something and came across a post featuring this pattern. I'm pretty sure summer is coming and this pattern makes the perfect summer accessory.Cotton and...
View ArticleHoping
It looks like our order from Uschitita will make it in time for LYS Day. The yarn is coming from Holland so shipping and customs could cause a delay but I am trusting that UPS will get it delivered on...
View ArticleAnother Brickless
Diana knit us another Brickless (pattern purchased on Ravelry). We used Girandola again. One ball knit with 3.75mm needles. The scarf is so beautiful in this yarn. I'm almost finished. I need to knit...
View ArticleWaving to your Fans
What do you do when you're awake at 6am? Get up and finish your shawl.Waving to your Fans is cast off. The ends are sewn in. It needs to be blocked but that will happen next week.Good news. An order...
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