Have you started knitting gifts for your knit worthy friends and loved ones? I have, and I'm not doing too well (no surprise). I only have one item complete with 3 others in progress. The good news is that I am knitting for little people so most of my list should go fast. To assist with your ... Continue Reading »
Free Pattern Friday
NEW ***Julie Asselin Leizu Fingering Gradients**
In addition to Julie Asselin's Fino Fingering, we just received Julie's Leizu Fingering Gradients. Each kit contains 5 - 90% Merino/10% Silk 105 yd. skeins. Here is a snapshot of the Blooming Kit. For a little inspiration, I found the popular Bosc Pear FREE pattern by Tetiana Otruta. You ... Continue Reading »
Inspiration
We all need it don't we? Luc and I were downtown today and we popped in to the shop. As I looked around, I saw new shop samples. I thought I should show you what Mom, Betsy and Charissa have been up to. This is my favorite. I happened to be in the shop with Charissa was there, and got to ... Continue Reading »
Why Label It??
Paul says this to me from time to time, "why label it". He usually says it when I complain about being hungry and I'm on a diet. Anyway... I caught myself saying it to Mom the other day in the shop. I had just finished my Hawkshaw Cowl (which is an easy Brioche stitch) and wanted a new ... Continue Reading »
Ready for the Long Weekend!
We are re-stocked on Magpie Swanky DK as of Thursday and I was looking for a new pattern to suggest. This is what I found and it's free. The pattern is Ennui by Justyna Lorkowska. It was also featured in the Knitty, First Fall 2016. Now I don't think I would pick these colors :) but it ... Continue Reading »
Simplest Things
I love clever. Any clever. Sometimes clever is complicated, but it is also the simplest things. I remember the first time I watched Paul, take off his socks, bundle them together and then throw them in the hamper. My thought was "that's genius, now they will stay together and not get lost in ... Continue Reading »