I don’t knit for myself very often any longer. In part it’s because designing and the business takes much of my time. When I do knit for myself, I like to learn or try something new.
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Knitterly Welcome
I bought a door mat from Lantern Moon when I was at Sock Summit. I know, it’s an odd thing to buy at a knitting retreat, but it has balls of yarn on it!
Local Workshops
I would like to invite you ‘locals’ to join me for a couple of workshops presented by the West Coast Knitters’ Guild. There will be other instructors and workshops throughout the weekend of May 1 and 2.
Miss BB
I’ve discovered that if I don’t choose projects that will coordinate with my wardrobe, then I never wear them. Seems so obvious yet it took me years to figure that out! Do you have sweaters in your drawer that never see the light of day?
To the rescue
The Next Generation
I’ve been busy this winter teaching fibre arts noon-hour programs to elementary school aged children. I taught two classes (knitting and crochet) at my son’s school and I picked up a crochet class at a new school, Emily Carr Elementary.
‘Salty Knits’ Strikes Again
Police hunt ‘The Midnight Knitter’ wool graffiti bandit
This link just appeared on my FaceBook wall. It was sent from an old art college acquaintance who now lives in New Zealand.
I cheated
I bought a pair of machine-knit socks made with Regia’s Kaffe Fassett Exotic, colourway Ember.
I popped into Dressew today to see if they’ve had a new shipment of discount yarn.
Knitting Warmth
What a fabulous commercial! This YouTube video shows the making of a natural gas commercial incorporating the magical warmth of knitting. It’s a must see.
It came to me by way of Knitknigel and hizKNITS.
