Whoa calendar, slow down already! Every March Joanne Hawker puts out a #MarchMeetTheMaker challenge. The inspiration, camaraderie and community spirit with so many creatives sharing is mind boggling. Check out all the eye candy and the makers behind the creative offerings. In the spirt of March Making, I’m working on a few creative challenges myself. A while ago, I bought this wonderful, bright skein of hand dyed yarn. It was the perfect choice to make these fingerless mitts for my… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Yarn
Sweater Weather
Do you feel it? That nip in the air. This can only mean PSL season, right? I’m not a huge fan of that particular brew, but a pumpkin-spiced candle is totally my jam. With the cooler temps, the draw towards wooly things is pretty strong. I don’t need another cardigan, but a handknit cardi? Sign me up! This year I took the plunge and joined the #jojifallkal2017. For my muggle friends, that’s the annual fall knit-along hosted by knitwear designer… Read more »
Unexpected
One evening last week, I was waiting for my daughter to finish Girl Guides and like so many other waiting moms, I popped into the local coffee shop for a drink. I was happy that I’d remembered to grab my knitting before I left the house because knitting and Starbucks are the perfect duo. Deep in knit mode, I noticed the person sitting at the table next to me staring at my hands with curiosity. I knew a question about what I was doing would be forthcoming…. Read more »
Bandwagon
Uh-huh, I’ve jumped on one. Specifically, the Find Your Fade bandwagon. I began this project because I had this one skein of yarn that I wanted to use. It was too loud and crazy on its own but paired with others, it sings a beautiful tune! The search on Ravelry and Instagram began. Who am I kidding, it was mostly the gorgeous renditions on Insta beckoning me. Sold!! I was casting on before I’d thought this through. Hello, 233 stitches… Read more »
Review :: Scrubby Yarn
I was asked by Yarn Canada to review some Red Heart Scrubby yarn they sent me. I have to confess, I have never knit with Red Heart yarn before let alone, a yarn that looked ‘scratchy’. But, I was ready for the challenge! As you can see, it says that this yarn is great for dishcloths, right on the ball band. I wanted to test out that claim. I received three different colored balls of Scrubby and I could knit or crochet a… Read more »
Knit City 2013
Vancouver’s annual fiber festival, Knit City, took place this past weekend. It was bigger and better this year. Thank you Amanda & Fiona! Two days filled with yarny fun and this time we even had the pleasure of listening to a lecture by the Yarn Harlot herself. Unfortunately, I didn’t have my camera with me and so all I have is this blurry instagramed picture of her standing behind the podium. And yes, she is that pint-sized IRL! It was… Read more »
Knit City 2012
Vancouver’s very own fiber festival, Knit City, was this past weekend and what a great festival it was! There was much yarn and fiber to be squished and a wonderful gathering of designers, fiber artists and all-round yarn enthusiasts. There were also various demos and classes (didn’t sign up for any this time). Unfortunately, I forgot to bring my camera with me, so no pictures of the actual vendors and artisans and yarn, yarn, yarn. I left with quite a… Read more »
Purl
Remember I told you that during all of our travels this summer I visited only one yarn store? It’s true! I just had to pop into Purl Soho while we were in New York 🙂 The staff are really friendly and welcoming. I did alright with my yarn diet and came away with only two skeins of Anzula For Better or Worsted in the “Juniper” colorway. No pattern in mind yet. For now, I just like petting the squishy, luxurious yarn!
Tops, Tanks & Tees
It’s time to pack away my warm woolies and pull out those fun little tops and swishy skirts and summer dresses because it is spring and I love spring ♥ My knitting is going in the same direction too with the latest project that’s on my needles… the Spring Garden Tee. I test knit this pattern for Alana a couple years ago and that finished project, knit in Be Sweet Bamboo, was mailed out to be a part of her trunk show. I’ve… Read more »
Goodies Galore
The second Club Kit from Dubai Knits arrived at my door earlier this month. This month’s club had a bunch of goodies. Heart shaped stitch markers from Fripperies & Bibelots, a much needed cute little measuring tape from The Sexy Knitter, aka, Sarah Wilson and the most adorable hand crafted polymer clay buttons from Tessa Ann. How cute are these 🙂 The star of this package was the yarn! Beautiful blue “Squishy” yarn dyed by Jocelyn, the owner of Dubai Knits. She named this colorway,… Read more »
