Fun, Fabulous Scarves for Christmas!
Thursday December 1, 2011
Gifts that are fun to give but even more fun to make! A winter requirement in our climate is scarves, hats and gloves; these have been traditional gifts for Christmas for many years. Now there is a new “twist” on… Read More »
Knit a Cowichan Sweater – A Canadian Classic
Monday November 28, 2011
Just finished my second Cowichan inspired sweater! This one is knit using Prairie Wool which is a roving produced from western Canadian fibre and is made to match the original White Buffalo roving. White Buffalo is a Canadian classic that… Read More »
Cascade 220 Christmas Stocking Pattern
Tuesday November 8, 2011
There is still time left to knit some fun, colourful Christmas stockings in Cascade 220. Knitting with this yarn is a pleasure and the colour choice is amazing. Here is the pattern for the Christmas Stockings. Cascade 220 Christmas… Read More »
Margaret Atwood Knits!
Monday November 7, 2011
Well, you think you’ve heard it all but tonight on CBC’s As It Happens they are interviewing Margaret Atwood, our famous and most illustrious Canadian author who apparently also knits. This confirms what I always suspected that the most intelligent… Read More »
Canada Comforts – September 2011 Update
Monday October 24, 2011
Canada Comforts has forwarded us their September 2011 newsletter with details on what they have been working on this summer and information on how you can participate in this worthwhile charity. This was a picture that was taken by a… Read More »
Berroco Link – Quick and Rewarding!
Thursday October 20, 2011
Everyone is knitting scarves with all the great new yarns that are available this year! Link is a super heavy yarn that is already pre braided so it works up in no time. Perfect for last minute gifts. Available in… Read More »
