Spring/summer in the shop!

At last some lovely weather. Check out the pictures below for some ideas for light weight knitting.



Hanging on the wall is the Swallowtail Shawl knit with Malabrigo Sock.
The lacy scarf in knit with the Dye Guy Bamboogie.
The shawl is knit with Diamond Luxury Collection Pure Silk Lace.

The cute mauve sweater is knit with Wendy Jeanie.

The blue lacy scarf on the spinning wheel is knit with Dye Version Bamboo Fingering.

The summer cardigan is knit with Sirdar Summer Stripes.

Some of these you may have already seen but we now have some new colours in these yarns. As you can see, Linda and I have been very busy knitting!

Remember - Sat. June 11th is our special Knit in Public Day here at the shop.

                  - to knit every day!

Knitters' Frolic and N"ewe"

We had a great day at the Frolic in Toronto.

It was a lot of work - deciding what to take, having enough stock, loading Linda's van, setting up, "working" all day, taking down, loading Linda's van again and getting the shop back in order - but it was worth it!

We got to talk to so many enthusiastic knitters and crocheters.

Thanks to those of you who dropped by to say Hi. 

Part of our very full display

Our booth stood our in the crowd because it was so colourful.



We are waiting for the show to open.
We were still smiling at the end of the day even though we had tired feet!



N'ewe" yarns from The Dye Guy

Just Kidding Around

This hand dyed yarn is a wonderful blend of 70% mohair and 30% nylon in a lace weight.

 It is lovely and soft and would make a beautiful shawl or whatever.

Lace Time

This yarn is the softest 100% Superwash Merino Wool ever!

The unique hand dyed colours plus the fact that it is a "local" yarn - makes it a winner.

Hope to see you soon.

Knitter's Frolic

Reminder

We will be a vendor at the

on Saturday April 30th

Japanese Cultural Centre

Upstairs - booth 60

in Toronto

Don Valley Parkway and Wynford Dr

At the shop

we are having special hours 

Friday April 29th - closing at 4:30

Saturday April 30th - closed all day

At the Frolic

 Saturday - vendors and classes - we have class info at the shop

 Sunday - classes only    

At last - just arrived at the shop - more Ondas (small mesh) and Triana (big mesh) ruffled yarns. Be sure to come in before this yarn all disappears again.

Diane                                                

Silk Garden Lite and Happy Easter

As promised, here are some pictures of my

Silk Garden Lite Shawl.

Before Blocking



During blocking using blocking wires on a blocking board

The beautiful results!

I know that many of you are not familiar with blocking but it so important to do
- especially with lace knitting - anything with holes.

Here is another cute project that we just finished




Jeanie Aran

Jeanie Aran by Peter Pan (knits up like a KW) is really nice to knit with. It comes in shaded colours and solid colours. There are cute patterns for kids using this yarn.
Sure makes you think of Spring, Easter and Summer. It is a quick knit!

We would like to wish a Happy Easter to you and your families!
Take time to enjoy the weekend and hopefully find time to knit!

Remember
Friday April 29th closing at 4:30 
 Sat. April 30th - closed all day 
We are a vendor at the Knitter's Frolic in Toronto.
We are upstairs in booth 60.

 

Earth Day and Easter

Remember Earth Day is next Friday - April 22nd

Remember to be good to our earth that day and always.

 Also, be good to yourself - find time to knit every day!

Also, Easter is just around the corner

and

the shop is looking very much like

Spring and Easter

Wonderful yarns and projects for everyone.

Hope you can drop in soon to say Hi, take time to enjoy the shop and pick up a n"ewe" project

so that you can knit every day..

Exciting N'ewe's!

We will be a vendor at the Knitter's Frolic in Toronto on Sat. April 30th. 

Our booth is #60 and it is upstairs across from the classrooms.

We will have special hours that weekend.

Friday April 29th - closing at 4:30

Sat. April 30th - closed all day.

The Dye Guy have arrived!

You first heard about these new yarns in our April newsletter - now you can see what they look like. They are dyed here in Ontario - 

which is a bonus as far as we are concerned and I know a lot of you will feel the same way.

Socky Talky

Socky Talky is a wonderful superwash merino nylon blend with fun names such as Blueberry Crumble, Bubblegum Blues, Roasted Red Peppers, Golf Course, Bachelor Button, Coal and Ash.

Can you match the names to the picture?

A new colourway is arriving soon called Loaded Hot Dog - can you guess what colour it is?

Linda is knitting a pair of socks with Socky Talky and loving the way it feels and how the stitch definition is showing.



Bamboogie



Bamboogie is a wonderful bamboo/merino blend that has a "pearl like" finish to it.

 I guess that is why they are have the word "pearl" in their name.

Amethyst Pearl, Atlantic Pearl, Ginger Pearl, Lilac Pearl, Seaweed Pearl, Sky Pearl

and Salmon Pearl.

This yarn would make a beautiful Spring/Summer scarf or shawl.

I am knitting a lacy scarf with the Bamboogie and loving the yarn also.

 

Silk Garden Lite

Every one loves NORO and Silk Garden Lite has just arrived.

I couldn't wait to work with the Silk Garden Lite which is a wool/silk blend. in a DK weight.

 I started a shawl right away and it is so much  fun to knit and see the colour changes.

It is a very easy pattern and the end result will be stunning I am sure.

 I will post a picture of it when it is finished.

Remember to knit every day - it is good for you.

Shop "Samples" Sale

First Ever
Shop
“Samples” Sale!

  This is not an April Fool's Joke

We are having our first ever Shop “Samples” Sale during the month of April.

We have sorted through our hand knit shop “samples”

and are offering them to you at excellent prices!

This is a super chance to have a lovely hand knit item that you do not have to knit

- but was knit by us with love!

This picture shows baby and children's sweaters but there are also hat, scarves and adult sweaters.



Here is a new kit in that I am excited to share with you.

Gauntlet Kit



Everyone love gauntlets, fingerless gloves or what ever you wish to call them.

Our Gauntlet Kit contains one ball of Zephyr DK

 - a lovely silk/merino blend and of course the pattern.

The cuff is worked in entralac - an interesting, easy and intriguing technique.

The joy of these and other similar patterns is that they are quick to make.

Also great to wear for so many reasons - texting, driving or to make a fashion statement.

A few of our customers are wearing them while they knit - keeps their hands warm and prevents cramping and tiredness in their fingers - what a great idea!



Hope to see you soon.

Diane