New Project

Just Tone It is a free pattern from Susan Ashcroft. You can download the pattern on Ravelry.

Every time the Games are on, I release a freebie pattern for something that’s relaxing to make while watching the action. This is be this year’s freebie pattern. ____________________________________________

This is a relaxing to make double loop cowl using DK (or similar weight yarn) - the bias strip is knitted flat and then seamed.

Approximate size as written: 20 cm wide x 130 cm long (8” wide x 50” long)

This morning I tracked our boxes from Biches & Buches and they are finally in Mississauga. Hopefully this means that they will be delivered this week.

I started a new sweater yesterday afternoon. This is the Happy Camp Sweater by Brienne Moody. I’m using Dyed in the Wool (Bitter Pill) with Emma’s So Sporty (In Sheep’s Clothing and Hundred Ochre Wood). 

I’m addicted. I didn’t have my Sunday afternoon nap so I could knit. The pattern repeat is easy and the chart is large and easy to follow.

You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.

Now back to the football game. I hope the second half is more exciting.

Unpacking more boxes

Knitters like to know what other knitters are making. Right now the Killer Queen Cowl is very popular. The yarn is Malabrigo Rios which everyone loves to work with. The pattern is well written and easy to follow. 

I took a break from rearranging the shelf and made new kits. These are available online and in the store.

A few more colours are in order now. As I was working on the wall Mr. FedEx showed up with 2 more huge boxes from Malabrigo.

• Rios
• Sock (many, many bags of sock)
• Rasta

The boxes have been unpacked and the website is updated. 

Late in the day a different FedEx driver came with a box full of Cocoknits accessories.

The new Fuzz Off Comb is in stock. Here is a link to all the Cocoknits Accessories on the website.

Colorful Stitch Stoppers are back in stock. These are the stitch stoppers that I use for my knitting.

Gray Maker’s Boards were in the order as well. We’ve been waiting for these.

Now it’s time for The Price is Right and then the opening ceremony for the Olympics. There could be a new project being cast on tonight.

Rios Restock

All the boxes from Malabrigo are unpacked and now I’m getting the shelves rearranged. This is a task and a half. At one time I had like colours together and then it all went crazy. I’m going to try and get this organized again. Things will be a mess for a few days.

The website has been updated.

Just before leaving I put a few greens in order. 

We have a new yarn coming next week. Meet Cloud from Lang. In the first shipment we will receive 4 colours. More will be coming later in February.

When I look on Ravelry quite a few people have used Cloud to make the Cloud Sweater from PetiteKnit. Others have used it to make the Step By Step Sweater. 

We’re watching the Price is Right and then a movie.

Yes the Price is Right is serious. 

Many Boxes

I decided that it was time to get projects finished. This is Framed (pattern purchased on Ravelry) that I am knitting with Le Lambswool and Dream State.

You are supposed to pick up and knit the sleeves down but they looked awful so I took them out and knit the sleeves from the bottom. Now I need to sew them in. My sleeve stitches are live and I am grafting them to the body. It took some time to find a sewing needle at home. 😂. I need to get all my knitting accessories together. This was my first attempt. I started at the shoulder and worked down. Then I will do it from the other side. This way and fudging that needs to be done is at the underarm. Well I got to the bottom and calculated wrong so I had sleeve stitches left over. I took it out and started again. Something told me that I should start with a new piece of yarn but I didn’t. I started again and got the last stitch grafted when my yarn broke. 🤬. There were many bad words said. The scissors were sitting beside me and I almost took them to the sweater. But I didn’t. I calmly pulled the grafting back out and put the stitches back on the needle. Then the sweater went away and I’ll look at him in a few days. I have a ball of superwash wool that won’t break for the next attempt.

While I was digging through projects in my sewing room I found another almost finished Traveler Cowl. This is Dyed in the Wool in the colour Dark Side. 

Mr. UPS and Mr. FedEx visited this morning. I have a lot of yarn and needles to put away. I tried getting the boxes open but we had a busy day. Thanks to all who visited. I’ll try and get here early in the morning to get boxes opened before customers arrive.

What arrived

• Malabrigo Rios, Rasta and Washted
• Addi needles
• Emma’s

I’m early today because I need to visit my chiropractor after work. My appointment was for 10:30 this morning (the same time every week) and I totally forgot to go. Then I’m off to the grocery store so that we can make pizza for dinner. 

Night Lights

I pulled out another part finished project today. I have yarn sitting on the kitchen counter to start a new sweater but I’m hoping to clean up some UFOs. That can always change tomorrow. 🥰

This is Night Lights (pattern purchased on Ravelry). I’m about 1/3 way through the scarf. I like knitting the scarf and I’ve learned new increases along the way. The yarns are Le Lambswool and Dream State. We have more stock of Le Lambswool coming but it’s currently sitting in France.

We received notification that border services has released our box from Emma’s and we should see it on Wednesday

February 2026 is blend of soft blush and mauve tones that echo Valentine’s warmth, balanced with moody greens and cool neutrals that reflect winter’s lingering chill and quiet transition toward early spring.

There was another email from UPS that border services has released 3 boxes from Malabrigo. There isn’t a delivery date yet but hopefully this week. Here is a list of the yarn in the boxes.

The Price is Right is on and I’m going to knit. Have a great evening!

Happy Box of Yarn

Susan Ashcroft has a new pattern called Slopes (purchased on Ravelry) There are 4 patterns in the collection. Susan mentions that this is a great pattern to knit on while watching the Olympics.

You can use Malabrigo Chunky or Malabrigo Mecha for the cowl. I would suggest 2 skeins for the cowl.

Many years ago the Yarn Harlot started an event during the Olympics. It was a challenge to knit a garment during the two weeks of events. You couldn’t cast on until the Opening Ceremonies and had to have the project finished by the Closing Ceremonies. I loved this - it pushed me to work on one project and only that project until it was finished. Ravelry then had an event but that has died off as well. I think I’m going to try and do it this year. Why don’t you join me? It doesn’t have to be a sweater. It can be a shawl or socks or a hat. Whatever you want.

Late yesterday afternoon Mr. UPS brought a box from Spincycle.

Montana - a brand new colour. All the yarns from the shipment are online and in the store.

Wild Horses. Not a new colour but I love this batch.

A couple more combinations for Ooey Gooey. Montana and Briar Rose. These are available online and in the store. You can also make up your own combination - you need 2 skeins of Emma’s Suri Silk and 2 skeins of Dyed in the Wool. Another option is Suri Silk with Starke 6 or Rowan Kidsilk Haze (held double strand) with Starke 6.

Wild Horses with Hundred Ochre Wood.

I finished another project last night.

Pattern: Traveler Cowl (purchased on Ravelry)

Yarn: 3 skeins of Dyed in the Wool

Colour: Eleventh Hour

Needles: 3.75mm

Beth got home yesterday afternoon and enjoyed a few days away. She wasn’t happy to come home to the cold.

It was crazy in the store the past few days. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and placed orders online. I’m heading home soon to put my feet up. Happy Saturday to everyone.

Happy Camp Sweater

This morning Spincycle sent out a newsletter talking about Brienne Moody’s Happy Camp sweater. I have this in my ‘I need to make’ list.

The Happy Camp Sweater is a seamless, top-down design that balances bold all-over colorwork with easy wearability. A ribbed collar and short-row shaping set up the yoke, where geometric motifs unfold in rhythmic repeats across the body and sleeves. Simple rounds in the main color give the eye (and the knitter) space to breathe. 

The straight body and relaxed rolled hems keep the silhouette casual and layer-friendly, while the sleeves taper gently toward ribbed cuffs for a polished finish. It’s a sweater designed for joyful knitting and everyday adventure — equally at home by the campfire or out in town.

You can purchase the Happy Camp Sweater pattern on Ravelry.

Brienne used Spincycle Dyed in the Wool for her sweater. Another option is Zauberball Starke 6. Or you can make your own striping pattern with solid yarns.

Take a look at the finished projects on Ravelry.

I spent the day at home with the dogs. I did paperwork for a while and then got bored of that so I picked up my Traveler Cowl. It’s almost finished.

Stay warm tonight.