Lynn's in Love

Lynn is working away on her Love Note and loves how it looks so far. She is using Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool and Le Petit Silk & Mohair. Just a few more rows on the body and then onto the ribbing.

This sweet little sweater knits up quickly from the top down. The combination of mohair lace and single-ply merino creates a fabric that is floaty, soft and sensual. With a high-low hemline and two length options, what’s not to love?

You will notice the different coloured yarn at the neck line. The pattern asks you to start with a provisional cast on.

This pullover is knit from the top down. The neckline ribbing is completed last to allow easy fit adjustment. 

Mr. Canada Post delivered our box of Wrist Rulers this morning.

We have shiny.

We have bright.

And we have natural colours.

Lynn rearranged sock yarn today. This means pulling everything off the shelf and starting fresh.

Camp is always in the back of my mind and this morning I came up with a new class. I am going to teach this class Saturday morning.

I like that sweater but I want a cardigan 

We will discuss taking a sweater pattern and changing it to become a cardigan. We will switch it as well - make a cardigan into a sweater.  

• A few of things we will discuss - 
• When you can add steeks.
• How to do steeks.
• Lining up patterns.
• How many stitches to pick up for button band.

I don't know how much knitting there will be tonight. The new season of Survivor. The Masked Singer. It could be a late night but these are TV shows that you have to pay attention to - you have to keep putting down your knitting to watch.

Elizabeth Taylor

Mr. FedEx should be delivering a box from Madelinetosh tomorrow. We will have new colours of tosh dk and merino light

This is Elizabeth Taylor and she is coming in merino light.

Bluesteau and Eleven Dark are coming in DK.

Also coming in DK - Celedon

Night Bloom

No Farewell

I ordered more Wrist Rulers today and we should see them by the middle of February.

These are a few of the new colours that are coming. All colours on the website will be in the shipment.

Wrist Ruler is a leather wristband with engraved inch and centimeter measurements. If you find yourself always needing to measure things when you’re on the go, this is the perfect product for you.  

Sizes are based on wrapping around your wrist twice. Give it extra length depending on how loosely you want to wear it. Please allow an extra 1/2 inch for the stud closure.  

Wrist Rulers make great shawl cuffs.

If you look at the top of the page right above the title of the post you will see 'Ancaster Community Food Drive'. I am continually updating the page as we receive donations from my suppliers.

Blossoms

I received an email from Frabjous Fibers this morning introducing something new. It didn't take long for me to place my order. These will be shipped to us on December 3 and we should see them later that week.

Floral-inspired, gradient balls of JOY! These Blossoms are a smooth, soft blend of 80% superwash merino and 20% nylon. Watch the colors shift as you work through your next fingering weight shawl, socks, accessories, or even double or triple up to make a lightweight garment! 

There are 388m/425 yards of yarn in each ball.

We will be receiving 4 balls of each colour. The balls will retail for $51 each.

It's nice to see bright colours on another cold, dreary, rainy day.

I came to work yesterday morning and it was very cold. The batteries had died in my thermostat. Of course I needed two and only had one. I added the one I had but it wasn't the best solution. I can make it work if I press on the thermostat. I can't stand all day and do it so I tried taping it tightly to the wall. That kind of worked. The store heated up yesterday. I came in this morning and it was freezing. Same problem. I monkeyed around and it is working now. I hope I remember batteries in the morning and that solves my problem. It's a good thing there is a lot of warm garments here to put on.

Have you checked your inbox this week? I sent out a newsletter on Wednesday morning. If you haven't seen it, you can read it here.

Wrist Rulers are now available on the website. These are what are currently in stock with more colours and sizes coming next week.

I allowed myself some time to knit in the store today. Normally there is work to do but I looked the other way😀 You can't see it in the picture (I'll take some more tomorrow if the sun comes out) but my second colour does have the pink of the first colour.

I have a few more rows in me and then it's time for bed. We didn't get a lot of sleep at my house last night. Our sump pump was acting up. We had to keep checking and just after midnight it decided to behave properly. It's working okay now but we're having a repair man come and look at it on Monday. It's not something we want to mess around with. It has to work or we will have a very large mess in the basement.

Blocking Elf - Where are you?

I cast off Time Trades this afternoon. My blocking elf has a bit of work to do.

We're about a month away from receiving our order of Wrist Rulers.

Wrist Ruler is a leather wristband with engraved inch and centimeter measurements. If you find yourself always needing to measure things when you’re on the go, this is the perfect product for you. 

Sizes are based on wrapping around your wrist twice. Give it extra length depending on how loosely you want to wear it. Please allow an extra 1/2 inch for the stud closure. 

Wrist Ruler is made in the US. 

There is also a new Brioche Bracelet that will be in the shipment.

Nancy Marchant approached us to do a custom bracelet for her. It got so much attention, that we made it available for everyone else in a variety of colors and sizes. Extend your wrist ruler by connecting a brioche bracelet, twice the fun!

Mr. UPS brought us in a box of beautiful garments from The Fibre Co.

Dash Falls is amazing! It is even more beautiful in person.

You can purchase the pattern for North Row on Ravelry.

North Row is a garment that flows from the deep cowl neck, all the way to the hem. This sweater is designed with a fair amount of positive ease to add to the garment’s casual elegance. North Row is a versatile, feminine piece that deserves a favourite skirt as much as a good pair of jeans. A key piece for your wardrobe that is worked in the round for the cowl while adding the structure of seaming for the sweater body. North Row can be worked up in a bright colourway to make a statement piece or a softer neutral to layer over anything in your closet. Choose the shade to make the most of your new favourite sweater. This relaxed sweater is designed to be worn with 20-25 cm (8-10 in) positive ease at the full bust.

From Joji's Instagram Feed

jojilocat🍁 Dear friends, like every year, I am getting things ready to start our Fall Knit-along on Ravelry.
We are starting to chat in our forums and we will get the sign-up forms ready for next week!
The start date will be September 1.
In preparation for this event that is very big in my heart, and to encourage you to try some new designs, all my patterns are 25% off until the KAL kicks off.
I am hoping to gather some beautiful prizes to draw and I can guarantee camaraderie and lots of chatter.
I hope to see you all again ☕️☕️JojiPS: I’d love you to repost if you want to help me spread the word 🍂 Thank you! 

I've knit a few rows on Fading Point tonight. I'm at the point of picking up the collar on my Comfort Fade Cardi. I was too tired to count and just wanted some easy knitting. Tomorrow I'll pick up.