Home Again

We had the most amazing time on our trip. The people of St. John’s were so friendly. Dad couldn’t get over how clean the city was. No garbage. The roads were in much better shape than the streets in Hamilton.

Yesterday we did lots of driving around. One of our stops was Petty Harbour. 

The ice cream was amazing!!!

I have so many more pictures to share but I’m exhausted. Beth picked dad and I up at the airport and I headed to the store. She forgot to water my plants while we were away. They are happy now and I picked quite a few orders. We’ll get those boxed up tomorrow.

Now it’s time for The Amazing Race. They are going on The Rocky Mountaineer. I can’t wait to see what they have to do.

St. John’s Day two

We had another great day. Too good. I’m exhausted and heading to bed soon. It’s 8:30 here and still light - I hope I make it until 9.

Another day, another whale watching trip. We only saw one whale and briefly. It was a Fin whale which are very rare here. The boat ride was great and we saw lots of the St. John’s landscape.

We had dinner at the Duke of Duckworth. Dad had fish and chips again (the second time this trip). He hasn’t eaten fish in 40 years but decided he was eating it when we got here. He has been raving about it and tomorrow’s dinner will be somewhere that serves them.

After dinner we drove by the Jellybean Row Houses. I was driving so no pictures but every house is a different colour and it is amazing! Bright yellows, reds, blues, greens, pinks and purples. Residents don’t have to worry about going to the wrong house.

I have many more pictures to share but those will have to wait until I get home. My bed is calling. We have a lot to fit in tomorrow.

Heidi Kirrmaier has a new pattern. You can purchase the pattern for Waterways on Ravelry.

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Design:
This tee is designed to be easy to wear, with its short dolman sleeves and straight neckline. The horizontal and vertical stripes created with knit and purl stitches give it a subtle sporty, nautical feel. 

How it’s knit:
It is knit seamlessly from the top down. The top sections are worked flat, with short row shaping for the shoulders, and decreases to shape the sleeves. Then it is joined at the underarms and the body is worked in the round. There are 2 options for finishing the neckline and sleeves: a simple knit option, or i-cord. 

Fit:
It is intended to fit with approximately 5-8 inches (12-20 cm) of ease around the body. The length of the body from the underarm is 12 inches (30 cm). If you wish to make it longer, you may need more yarn. 

Yarn: 
Any plant based DK yarn that works at the pattern gauge may be used. 

Plant based (or silk) fibres are recommended because they tend to be quite inelastic, so the front and back ribbing will lay fairly flat, rather than pulling in.

Whale Watching

 We’re here and having a great time.

Dad’s tucked in and I’m writing quickly before going to bed. Today has been long. We had breakfast and then started on our journey. We found a Starbucks so that I could get my mug. Then onto Bay Bulls to go whale watching. We were early so we continued south for sightseeing.

The views were amazing.

We had two humpback whales putting on a show for us.

I’m extremely lucky to have gone whale watching in Victoria in May and now in St. John’s. The two extremes of our country.

Then we saw Puffins. More on those tomorrow.

We had so much fun that we bought tickets and did the next whale watching tour. I didn’t take any pictures - I just took it all in. The staff was laughing at us. I don’t think anyone has done that before. I’ll talk more about the company tomorrow because they were amazing and I would highly recommend them. 

Dad is exhausted (no nap today) but I think he enjoyed the day. I’ll take it a bit easier on him tomorrow.

Now I need to lay down and sleep. It’s 10pm here and feels like 2 in the morning.

Lynn’s new sweater

Meet North Row (pattern purchased on Ravelry).

She knit the sweater in Kathmandu DK. I brought in one colour for her to try and she loved it. We’ve added 2 more colours and more will be coming as fall approaches.

Lynn knit the second size and used 5 skeins.

Queensland's Light Weight Kathmandu DK 100 yarn is a luxurious blend crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail. Produced in Italy, this yarn combines the finest 19.5 micron extrafine merino wool from South America, Mulberry silk from China, and Mongolian cashmere, ensuring exceptional softness and quality. Each 100-gram skein of Kathmandu DK 100 yarn contains 295 yards of luxurious goodness, offering ample yardage for your light weight projects. With its mulesing-free production and adherence to the strictest ethical guidelines, this yarn guarantees not only superior quality but also a clear conscience. Indulge in the unparalleled luxury and craftsmanship of Queensland's Kathmandu DK 100 yarn, where every stitch reflects the excellence of its fine fibers and ethical sourcing. Elevate your knitting experience with this light weight yarn and create pieces that exude elegance and sophistication.

 

85% Merino Wool

10% Silk

5% Cashmere

22 stitches = 4” on 4mm needles

100grams

270m

I wanted to write yesterday but it was a busy day. Laundry. Packing. Winding yarn…..

I think we’re ready to go. We fly out of Hamilton at 1:20 and arrive in St. John’s just after 6pm. Then pick up the car and get to the hotel. I’m not sure there will be time to blog tonight.

One of a Kind Nightshift Kits in Dream State

I was on a mission today and put together kits for Andrea Mowry’s Nightshift (pattern purchased on Ravelry) using Spincycle Dream State.

These kits are One of a Kind. If you are interested in a sold out kit let me know and I will try and put together something close.

I have knit many Nightshift kits in Dream State and they are all beautiful.

Nightshift Photos © Andrea Mowry

As I was writing my post I kept coming up with more combinations. 

I spent time with the skeins putting them in the best order for the shawl. The actual skeins are marked A-F (A is the far left on the picture). You can use the colours in whatever order you want - this is just a suggestion.

I wasn’t lying when I said I couldn’t stop.

The saddle is finished on my Antipodes. Not great pictures but it’s hard to photograph. Once I get the back stitches picked up I will be able to show you better.

Dad has been bugging Beth for days to cut the grass. It’s been so hot that Beth has said no but tonight they’re doing the backyard. Beth will have to wrestle the lawn mower away from dad and get him to rest. He is going to be exhausted when he’s done but it’s great exercise.

Now it’s time to pick up stitches.