Another Finished Project

The Cane Bay Wrap is finished! Blocked. Ends sewn in. Done!!

Pattern: Cane Bay Wrap - available for purchase in the store
Yarn: 2 skeins of Extra from Blue Sky Alpacas. I used 3521 Lake Ice.

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3513 (currently out of stock)

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There are 6 patterns for Extra. The Cane Bay Wrap takes two skeins. The other patterns can be made with one skein.

In case you missed yesterday's post.

We're trying something new on the blog for the next two weeks. I will feature a yarn, pattern, needle or an accessory in every post. The whole post could be about it or it might be a small part of the post. The featured product will be offered on sale in the store, the following day only, for a discount. If you live out of town or can't get into the store, you can call in your order. Read to the end of every post to see what the featured product and the discount is. Tomorrow's post will have our first featured product.

Our Featured Product for Monday October 6, 2014 is Extra from Blue Sky Alpacas

In stock skeins of Extra (regular $32) and Extra patterns (regular $9) are 10% off. Extra colour 3515 (North Atlantic) is on sale for 25% off. I made a mistake on a recent order and we have too many skeins of that colour.

The discount is not available on the website. In the store or phone orders only. I will be in the store by 10am tomorrow morning and we close at 5:30.

Need the phone number to the store? Here is a link to the Contact Us page of our website...

Cane Bay Wrap

It's growing, shrinking and growing.

I was at the halfway point last night when I realized that I had forgot to K2tog at the end of the last 3 right side rows. It was late but I wasn't going to bed until I was at that halfway point. I ripped and reknit. The pattern is easy to follow (if you actually read it correctly) and the yarn is great to work with.

The packing for the Fair is almost done which means that the store is an absolute mess. Sorry to everyone who visits this week.

Here is the floor plan for the Knitters' Fair. We're getting excited!

I was in the store early today and stayed late and I've been working since I got home. Now it's time to relax. Master Chef is taping and my knitting is calling me.

Cane Bay Wrap

I started the Cane Bay Wrap last night. The first of 7 repeats are finished. Extra is awesome to knit with - super soft.

A luxe mix of baby alpaca and fine Merino wool, Extra comes in generously sized hanks and a rich color palette, making it ideal for one and two skein projects. Light and lofty with a springy twist, it’s a versatile Aran weight that lends itself beautifully to a variety of knitting tensions and needle sizes.

The needles not so much. Not exactly the needles but the length of the cord. The only 6.5mm that I could find last night is 150cm (60"). I wanted to get started so I didn't look anymore. I'll be switching them out at work tomorrow.

Yarn bowls are on the way. They should be in the store a week Monday. I can't wait to see inside the boxes - I forget which bowls I ordered.

I'm writing super early while we're watching the NFL pregame shows. Things get serious soon and I will be very busy with a converter in my hand. Sunday afternoon is not the best for knitting. Then Big Brother tonight. Who will be HOH? Are we finally going to break up the alliance? And Food Truck Race. There are a couple of really strong teams and a few teams who need a lot of work. I totally forgot about Flipping the Block. The condos are auctioned off tonight.

The first set of games are finished. I was able to knit because Beth was in charge of the converter.

I'm half way through the third pattern. I might make it to the halfway point tonight.