Vogue Magazine On-line Pattern Sale
A couple of times a year, Vogue magazine offers their on line patterns at great prices. That time is now. Just in time to inspire some new knitting projects for the fall. Please note, this is a Vogue...
View ArticleArtelia Marian Cowl
I am attracted to colourful and unusual yarns. As much as I enjoy them, it can sometimes be a challenge to find a pattern which works well with a yarn with which you have fallen in love. Artelia is a...
View ArticleA Couple of New Classes Added to the Fall Schedule
Class Getting Started Knitting Socks (Beth) Three 2 hour class - $60 plus supplies Date & TimeThursday, November 12, 26 & December 3 9:30am – 11:30 am DescriptionI love knitting...
View ArticleMeredith Greycat
My apologies. I have kind of let the blog slide lately. My darling feline companion, Meredith Greycat, tried to encourage me to get started again. She eventually tired of the task when I failed to...
View ArticleWork Sock Designs
Good old work socks continue to inspire fashion. Roots has again this year featured a large selection of garments and blankets mimicking the famous work sock stripe. I have done a little simple...
View ArticleMarte Marian
We have just received an order of 8 colours of one of our most popular cowl yarns - MARTE 100 grams 54 yards (49 meters) Fibers 70% Acrylic 30% WoolThe colorful, marled look of Marte is perfect for...
View ArticleFUR BOTTLE
I had an idea for a Christmas Gift I wanted to make but couldn't find the right pattern. I really wanted to use this super soft faux fur we have called Caribou. So I combined bit and pieces of a...
View ArticleSerenity Knits 10th Annual Christmas Open House Recipies
Every year we get requests for the same three recipes so I have re-posted an old recipe blog from 2009. ENJOY!!! BethSerenity Knits celebrated its 10th Annual Christmas Open House this past Saturday,...
View ArticleFleece Artist in the House
I love Fleece Artist. Just arrived; 30skeins, 3 each, of 10 colours of Fleece Artist Trail Socks I missed one!Beth
View ArticleShaun The Sheep
If you don't know Shaun the sheep, you are missing out on some great fun. I am not sure if Shaun appears on North American television, but he is a regular in Britain and will soon be appearing in his...
View ArticleHow are you spending Black Friday?
How are you spending Black Friday? I know I am not going anywhere near any malls.Beth
View ArticleTim Hortons Spins A Touching Yarn In One Of Canada's 'Coldest Places'
Check out this new Tim Horton's add. They have yarn bombed one of their restaurants in Fort Frances, Ontario. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/12/23/tim-hortons-yarn-fort-frances_n_6375280.htmlThe...
View ArticleHaving Sock Problems?
Have you taken my sock class and still having some problems?? You and kitchener stitch not the best of friends yet? Not happy with your gusset corners? Join my next sock class as a review at a 50%...
View ArticleNew Year, New Yarn
Karen and I always appreciate a good year end sale. January first is inventory day and we need to count EVERYTHING. But after the counting is finished and the shelves straightened up, the store can...
View ArticleMy Christmas Surprise from Karen
Karen gave me a lovely pottery yarn bowl for Christmas. When I unwrapped it, I found an additional treat snuggled inside. Karen knows I am addicted to caramel and particularly fond of fudge. I managed...
View ArticleBeautiful New Sock Yarn
We have almost finished restocking the sock yarn, only Zauberball left to come in.AlegriaHeritage and Heritage SilkBrand New Cascade WaveNew Colours of Wendy Roam & FusionI like it so much, we got...
View ArticleJacques Cousteau Hat
Jacques Cousteau Hat by Lalla Pohjanpalo I have looked at this hat on Ravelry many times. Just before Christmas I was looking for a nice classic style toque as a gift for some one and decided to give...
View ArticleTherapy Shawl
Karen has a shawl class that has been attracting a lot of attention.Therapy Shawl is simple enough to be relaxing but provides enough variety to keep your interest. So many knitters wanted this class,...
View ArticleCooking School Winter Knit Night with Chef Heather Goodman
If you’re a knitter, bring your WIP tonight and eat, tink and be merry! Chef Heather Goodman will prepare a delicious feast for you while you sit and knit. After dinner, we’ll discuss the projects...
View ArticleSmithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
We are big panda fans in my house. Thought you might enjoy this adorable video of the Smithsonian Zoo's panda weathering this past weekend's stormVideo from a DC news...
View ArticleHealth Benifits of Knitting
My daughter sent me this link to an article on health benefits of knitting. Interesting but I am not at all surprised. Knitting calms me when I am anxious and lifts my spirits when I feel distressed....
View ArticleSummer Socks
On Line Supersocke SWING COLORI just finished TWO pair of summer socks from ONE BALL of our new ON LINE Supersocke Swing Color. This yarn has really good yardage, 460 meters, so I was...
View ArticleSPRING IS COMING SOON
Winter may have finally decided to arrive, but we do not care, we are moving on to SPRING and SUMMER.Recently arrived, Cascade Ultra Pima solids and Hand Paints. They are gorgeous and so soft. Here are...
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