Night Lights

I almost made it.

63 rows to go but the rows are getting shorter - I’m decreasing one stitch every 4 rows. 

It’s going to be a short post tonight. I had a crazy day in the store. Thanks to everyone who visited and ordered online. I put together new one of a kind kits for the Inclinations Shawl and Nightshift.

This is kit H for the Inclinations Shawl.

Nightshift kit K

Kit L

Kit M

Kit N

I wanted to keep making more but it was after 5 when I left the store and I was getting tired. Now it’s time to put my feet up and knit.

Shift Cowl in Torzal

I have been slowly working away on the cowl.

This is Andrea Mowry’s The Shift knit with the new Malabrigo Torzal. I’m using Anniversario, Indiecita and Arapey. The yarn is a dream to knit with.

It hasn’t grown as fast as I’ve wanted because I’m trying to finish my Night Lights. Hopefully tonight.

I have a lot of boxes to unpack this afternoon. We received a huge restock from Estelle Designs - Merino Superwash DK is replenished with new colours. Mr. UPS should be here soon with a huge Addi restock. We will also have colours back in stock of Crazy Zauberball, Starke 6 and Edition 3. Later this afternoon Mr. Canpar will be bringing a box from Soak. It’s time to start thinking about freshening up your fall sweaters. 

1. Soak  

Pour a capful of Soak into a gallon of cool water. Make sure there’s enough room for the water to move around and cover the item. Soak it for 15 minutes (longer is okay). 

2. Squeeze

Gently squeeze out the water- there’s no need to rinse. Some colour may bleed into the water, but don’t worry, this won’t harm your garment. (But it’s always a good idea to test for colour-fastness before washing.) 

3. Dry

Roll the item in a dry towel* and squeeze out moisture. Lay flat to dry.

*If your item (like an underwire bra) should not be rolled, just use a towel to press out any extra moisture before lying flat to dry.

This is how I found everyone when I got home from work last night. They are keeping dad company while he had a nap.

A newsletter went out this morning. Here is the link if you haven’t received it.

I will be taking some time off at the end of the month to get myself ready for fall. I will be available by email while I’m away. Any orders placed during that time will ship on Monday August 31st. 

Box Chicken

Today’s newest kit on the website is Andrea Mowry’s Weekender sweater knit in Spincycle Trine. Trine is discontinued and the kits are on sale for a great price.

I ‘borrowed’ a few pictures from Spincycle to show the Weekender knit in Trine.

This drop shoulder sweater is my most favorite addition to my handmade wardrobe! When Brooklyn Tweed came out with their line of marls for Shelter, I knew I needed a marled sweater. I combined my favorite attributes - texture, faux seams, drop shoulder, and some positive ease to create this versatile, flattering sweater! No matter your body type, it is perfect for wearing to the office or out on your weekend hike in the woods. I’ve already knit a second version, leaving off the sleeves so I can wear it in warmer weather or layered over a long sleeve tee!

You can purchase the pattern for the Weekender on Ravelry.

If you are thinking about purchasing the pattern read back a few days. Andrea is having a pattern sale until tomorrow (August 6th).

Here is a link to the kits on the website.

Here is a link to the Weekender knit in Trine on Ravelry

Most knitters have played yarn chicken at some time during their knitting career. Are you going to have enough yarn to finish your project?

For the past month I’ve been playing box chicken. Would I have the right size box to ship out orders? It came to a head on Monday and I finally had to order boxes. Whitebird delivered a full skid - I forgot to take a picture and I’ve already unloaded half the boxes into the shed. Now I have the correct size to ship.

I was nicely lying in bed last night when Beth started screaming for me. She came up to bed and her glass shower had shattered sometime between 6:30 and bedtime. I grabbed Fred and dragged him to my room and Beth slept in the guest room. She came home from work this morning to clean it up. I read online that a temperature change can cause this. Our air conditioner wasn’t working upstairs since Sunday so it was hot up there. It was fixed yesterday and I guess it got cool quickly and the glass didn’t like it. 

Now a bit of knitting. I’ll share pictures of my shift tomorrow when I get a bit more finished. Torzal is beautiful to knit with.

Torzal has arrived

Ms. UPS dropped in this afternoon with our Torzal.

I brought home three skeins to cast on a Shift. I’m going to knit it on a 3.5mm needle. The pattern calls for 3.75mm but to my eyes the Torzal is thinner than Dyed in the Wool.

Anniversario

Indiecita

Arapey

This is a cowl (pattern free from Malabrigo) that is knit with one skein of Torzal.

A light and airy cowl that knits up quickly. The combination of simple stitches provides it with rhythm, volume and texture, perfect for highlighting the uniqueness of the Torzal 

Yarn: 
Torzal by Malabrigo, each approximately 50gr, 160yds / 146m 
(100% Superwash Merino Wool)  

Sample: 
1 skein in #264 Celestina

I found more patterns for Torzal on Ravelry. 

Now it’s cast on time. Have a good evening.

Malabrigo Torzal

Torzal is Malabrigo’s newest yarns and it should be arriving in the store tomorrow.

50g (1.76oz) - SPORT - 160yd (146m) - 100% Superwash Merino Wool

We are pleased to introduce our new yarn, Torzal, designed to showcase our classic colorways from a fresh new perspective.

This two-ply DK/SPORT-weight yarn, made from pure Superwash Merino wool, randomly blends multicolored tones throughout the strand. Its appearance evokes the charm of handspun yarn, offering our signature colorways in a more structured construction. The result is the softness you already know, paired with a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

We can’t wait to see your finished projects, but above all, we hope you enjoy both creating with and wearing this new addition as much as we enjoyed bringing it to life.

The yarn is available online and will be available in the store when it arrives. 

I can’t wait to see the yarn. 

Take a look at this beautiful Shift Cowl that was posted on Instagram. It is knit with 3 colours of Torzal. I think I might be casting one on tomorrow if UPS delivers while I’m in the store. 

My second Inclinations Shawl is dry. Now there are ends to sew in.

I was in the store this morning packing orders. There are lots of boxes going out by UPS tomorrow. Then I put together a few more Inclination Shawls that are close to the one I knit. 

Kit E

Kit F

Now it’s bed time. I want to make sure I’m in the store early tomorrow so I don’t miss the UPS truck.

Pattern Sale

I pulled out another almost finished project on Friday night. This is Night Lights. I’m using Le Lambswool and Dream State. Kits are on the website or you can put together your own combination.

I forgot how easy this pattern is. There isn’t much thinking involved and it looks amazing!!

If you are a fan of Andrea Mowry patterns now is the time to go shopping. She is having a great pattern sale on right now. This is from her Instagram page

Here is the link to Andrea’s pattern page on Ravelry.

This Night Lights is hanging in the store. We knit this version with 4 balls of Estelle Merino DK and 3 balls of Edition 3. 

My first Inclinations Shawl is blocked. Now I need to find a needle to sew in the ends.

Inclinations #2 was soaked this morning in Soak.

It was lying out to dry but the family came home and I had to roll it up for dinner. It should be dry tomorrow.

Now back to Night Lights. There was a lot of knitting today and it could be finished tonight.

Mixed Tape Tee

Wool & Pine has a new pattern,

New Release! Mix Tape Tee is 30% off through Monday, August 3, discount applied at checkout, no code needed.

Every stash has a soundtrack. Mix Tape turns every color, mini, and leftover into a relaxed, lightweight tee you’ll wear on repeat. Worked side-to-side from sleeve to sleeve, the simple construction naturally creates flattering vertical garter and stockinette stripes with beautiful drape. Finish the shoulder seams for a classic tee fit or leave them wider for a relaxed off-the-shoulder look.

Approximately 3–6 grams per stripe. Perfect for minis, half skeins, advent calendars, and all those leftovers you’ve been saving.

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Design Details

Mix Tape is all about making your stash the star. The side-to-side construction creates long vertical stripes with beautiful drape, while alternating garter and stockinette stitch add subtle texture and keep the knitting relaxing and wonderfully rhythmic.

The colors you choose become your own playlist, so every Mix Tape is one-of-a-kind.

Finish the shoulder seams to suit your style. Wear Mix Tape as a classic tee, leave the neckline wider for an off-the-shoulder look, or easily reseam it later if your style changes.

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Pattern Highlights

• Side-to-side construction
• Relaxed, lightweight fit with beautiful drape
• Vertical garter and stockinette stripes
• Approximately 3–6 grams per stripe
• Customizable shoulder fit
• Minimal finishing

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Construction Overview

Mix Tape Tee is worked side-to-side, a remix of traditional sweater construction that creates its signature vertical stripes. One color at a time in simple garter and stockinette stitch, the knitting is wonderfully straightforward with minimal finishing.

You’ll begin by knitting one sleeve in the round. From there, you’ll work the back flat with shoulder and neckline shaping before placing those stitches on hold. Next, you’ll knit the front in the same way before joining the live stitches with Kitchener stitch. Finally, seam the shoulders, choosing either a traditional shoulder width or a wider seam for an off-the-shoulder look.

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Yarn Notes

Mix Tape was designed for the yarn tucked away in your stash: mini skeins, leftovers, advent calendars, handspun, speckles, solids, tonals. If it’s fingering weight, it’s going in.

Any fingering-weight yarn with good stitch definition will work beautifully. Mix dyers, mix bases, repeat favorite colors, or never use one twice. Every Mix Tape is one-of-a-kind.

You can purchase the pattern for the Mix Tape Tee on Ravelry. Check out the finished projects on Ravelry. One knitter made the sweater in a solid colour and it looks great.

August 2026 is a vibrant, juicy blend of strawberry watermelon pinky reds and tropical, citrus-y yellow. Pink lemonade!

This is the perfect colour for the hot summer we’ve been having. 

I’m early today because there is TV to watch when I get home. I’m binge watching The Blacklist. Beth and I watched season 1 but didn’t go any further. I’ve started back at the beginning to make sure I catch everything. I want to get through season 1 quickly so I can move onto new.