Pop of Colour

Ambah O’Brien has a new pattern. You can purchase the pattern for the Boronia Shawlette on Ravelry.

Knit a quick, sweet lace shawlette that adds some flair and a pop of colour to your wardrobe. It’s perfect for a quick gift knit too. The Boronia Shawlette knits up quickly using just one skein of fingering or DK weight yarn or make a larger version with two skeins of DK.  

Boronia is a small flowering shrub, native to Australia. Blooming in colours from pale pink to deep magenta and all shades in between, I adore this plant for its incredible scent that signals spring. 

Pattern includes charted and written instructions for the lace.

The Alpine Bloom kits are on display in the front room. You can also make up your own combination with one skein of Woolcycle Sport and one skein of Dyed in the Wool.

I received an email from Spincycle today that they are discontinuing a few colours this fall to make room for new colours. Alex was in this afternoon and we counted the skeins of discontinued colours which are online at a reduced price.

I took dad to the office this morning. Beth left extra early and didn’t want to wake him so I was in charge. When we got there the dogs wanted to play.

It’s knitting time. Have a great evening - I hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather!!

Alpine Bloom Hat

Last year I knit the Alpine Bloom hat (pattern purchased on Ravelry) for Beth. It was a super fun knit and a great project for you to learn or practice Stranded (also referred to as Fair Isle) knitting. 

I put together some new combinations today. Now I need to figure out where to put the kits. They’ve been hiding. Here is a link to the kits on the website.

We used Madelinetosh Woolcycle Sport and Spincycle Dyed in the Wool. Woolcycle Sport is currently on sale which makes the kit for Alpine Bloom $78.40. This will get you 2 hats with enough Woolcycle left over to make a third hat.

Always Yours with Onyx above and Dirty Panther below.

Coquette Deux and Overboard. I ran out of time today to make more.

Stranded or Fair Isle Knitting is what you will be doing if you are joining the Snowflower KAL. Here is a video from Very Pink Knits with some helpful tips.

Now it’s knitting time. Framed is also stranded knitting. I’m 1/3 of the way through the back (after the armhole shaping). Hopefully the charts will be finished before the weekend.

Fred

When I went upstairs last night there was someone in my bed.

After brushing my teeth and finishing in the washroom he had turned around and got himself even more comfortable.

He won’t move when you try and get into bed. After a bit of pushing and prodding he got up and left.

Fred was very interested in what Beth was eating this afternoon. He makes us laugh every day.

Fluorite is a new colour coming from Spincyle next week. I have lots of pattern ideas in my head.

The kettle is boiling and it’s time to move to my knitting chair. I’m obsessed with Framed and want to get it finished so it’s ready for the cold weather.

Noro Ito

Brian Smith has a new pattern. This cowl is knit with one ball of Noro Ito - we have lots of pretty colours in stock.

This simple cowl is a rectangle, which has one end sewn to a side to create the shape. An easy rib pattern makes a stunning garment.

You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry. 

Noro's Ito yarn is a kaleidoscope of color and texture that ignites the imagination. Ito is not just any yarn—it's a slubby, worsted weight wonder, crafted from 100% wool and packaged in generous 200-gram skeins boasting 437 yards of creative potential. Prepare to be mesmerized as you knit with Ito, as its ever-changing color spectrum unfolds before your eyes. One of Noro's most vibrant creations, Ito weaves together a symphony of hues, daring you to count the myriad colors dancing within each ball. A single skein of Ito is more than enough to knit a captivating scarf, but it also shines brilliantly when used for head-turning sweaters and statement accessories. Embrace the challenge and let your creativity soar with Noro's Ito yarn—where every stitch tells a story of color, texture, and endless inspiration.

Here is a sneak peek at at a few of the Ito colours that will be coming in October.

I spent the day at home writing a newsletter (going out tonight) and ordering needles. We have a restock coming in the next week or so of Addi, Lantern Moon and Knitter’s Pride. Tomorrow I’ll be in the store shipping orders. There are many boxes to go - thanks to everyone who ordered over the weekend.

The family is home from the cottage. Everyone is very sad. The weather still looks good for the upcoming weekend so I’m pretty sure (okay really sure) we’re heading up.
 

Knitting Sunday

There was a lot of knitting today. I made it to the shoulders on the front. Unfortunately ribbing is slow. Before starting the short rows I’m going to put the stitches on a holder and start on the back. Once the front and back are at the same point I can see if I my armholes are deep enough. If not I will add in a few more rows of ribbing.

We had a great day in the store yesterday. Lots of knitters were in to pick up yarn for the Snowflower KAL. When I got home I wasn’t feeling great (just icky - nothing big) so I rested. I had a nap and then watched TV. I wanted to write but couldn’t put my knitting down.

The plan was for me to head to the cottage this morning. The weather today wasn’t supposed to be great and it’s supposed to be really windy tomorrow. Windy means not much fishing so dad and Beth are heading home in the morning. We’re heading up next weekend. The weather forecast is great.

Now back to the TV. I started watching Presumed Innocent on Apple TV. I have 3 more episodes to go. It was good binge watching today.

Preorders

Rowan Knitting and Crochet Magazine 76 is now available for preorder on the website. As soon as Rowan gives the go ahead I will start sharing pictures.

This is Lilly - the newest fabric from Atenti. The Caddy and Hope Basket will be coming in this fabric around the middle of September. They are available on the website for preorder.

This is one of seven brand new colours of Noro Kureyon coming for fall. This colour is at the suppliers and the others should be arriving at the end of the month. It’s a good thing I put my Log Cabin Blanket on hold for now. I’ll want to add in some of the new shades. 

Alex was in the store for a few hours this afternoon and worked on kits. We have the yarn ready to go for the Snowflower KAL.

We started on kits for Stephen West’s Woven Checks Shawl.

These are the kits for Framed that we made using Madelinetosh Vintage.

We also unpacked two boxes from Rowan. More Felted Tweed and lots of Kidsilk Haze.

I got a few more rows knit last night. Six more rows and I will have finished the chart repeat once (after the armhole separation) and then I have another twenty six rows of chart knitting. After that I switch back to the green for the ribbing at the top. There is short row shaping here for the shoulder shaping.

Dad, Beth and the dogs are at the cottage. I’m going to join them Sunday morning and we’ll stay until Tuesday. We’ve all had a busy week with very early mornings. Dad had his last therapy appointments. He visited his family doctor on Tuesday and we’re working on getting his driver’s license back. Beth and I think he can handle it - he is a great back seat driver 😀. He knows to look both ways when pulling out and makes a comment if I happen to go through a yellow light.

Pizza is on the way to me and then I have a free evening to knit.

Wings of Wonder

It’s time for Lisa K. Ross’ (Paper Daisy Creations) next MKAL. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry and the MKAL will start on September 4th.

Join me in this mystery knit that was designed to be completely for the birds… in the best way possible! Our feathered friends can be found in nearly every corner of the world. Each one posesses unique strengths, characteristics, and abilities, just like every one of us. This opulent wrap was designed to let your colors sing and take flight, just like the birds that inspired them. 

Kits are available on the website for preorder. There is a discount on the kit until September 4th. We will receive the kits the last week of August and will ship them out right away. You should have the kit in time for cast on. 

Questions?! Check out the FAQ page! 

Want to start chirping with the other birdies?! Share your colors in the Getting Ready chat to connect with other knitters all over the world. It’s something worth crowing about! 

What to expect:
While there are a lot of surprises hidden within this design, here are some things that you can expect:

• unique construction
• lace
• bias knitting
• easy cables
• slipped stitches
• color changes All techniques with charts will also include written instructions. I’ve created tutorial videos to guide you through any new techniques. There will NOT be any stranded colorwork or brioche. This design is intended for intermediate knitters, but my patterns and tutorials are designed to guide adventurous beginner skills to the next level. The best part of a KAL… there will be lots of helpful knitters to take you under their wing!

Wings of Wonder MKAL wrap-- a mystery adventure that’s for the birds (in the best way possible)!
September 4: Clue 1 
September 11: Clue 2 
September 18: Clue 3 
September 25: Clue 4 
October 2: Clue 5 
October 9: Clue 6 
October 23: Final day of MKAL; post finished object photos in the Ravelry group

Lisa posted this on Instagram this afternoon.

Not up for a mystery but love the kits? You can use one of Lisa’s patterns from past MKALs.

Garden Variety

Just Beachy

Mountain Musings - I love this shawl. 

Secret Forest 

I laid Framed out on my knitting chair last night before I went to bed. It needs to be blocked but now you can really see the pattern. I’m very happy with the colours I picked. The back and forth isn’t bothering me. The rows go fast.