We use this comfy basic sock pattern from Churchmouse Yarns for our Sock Basics class.  Choose from two gauges (fingering weight  or Sport/DK weight version ) and join in the fun and satisfaction of sock knitting.  Class begins on January 29.  Have a look here for more information and call or stop by the shop to register.

OK, we love these little “hexapuffs” all stitched together to make Tiny Owl Knits Beekeeper’s Quilt.

We decided to add hexapuffs to our New Year’s resolution list,  knitting them here and there during spare moments.  Here’s our basket of assorted Koigu colours.

And here’s our first puff, ready for stuffing.  Watch for updates!

Indulge in fibery goodness at our annual Belated Boxing Day Sale!

Saturday, January 7, 11 am to 6 pm

Sunday, January 8, 12 noon to 5 pm

Monday, January 9, 11 am to 6 pm

As always, we’ll have cupcakes, cubbies filled to bursting with yarn, and crowds of happy knitters and crocheters.   So join us for a fun weekend (or stop by on Monday for a more subdued experience).  Do bring bags so we can save on plastic and paper.   Discount List is posted here .  See you all at the Sale.

A new Sock Yarn Sweater for The Boy.  He loves fish so we used the chart from spillyjane’s Swedish Fish for a little embellishment.

Sweater knit in Rowan Fine Tweed, 5 balls Shade 367 Muker.  Fishies knit in leftover bits of Harrisville Shetland Shade 33 Midnight Blue.  We used 3.5mm needles for the body of the sweater and 3mm for the garter trim.  The Boy loves it!

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We needed a project to brighten up these rainy days and Whit’s Knits Chevron Blanket seemed like the perfect choice . . .

What could be better  than a double strand of buttery soft Blue Sky Organic Cotton knit in a beautiful striped palette of brights and neutrals.  We can’t get enough of the first two colours–reminiscent of kiwis and lemon pudding.  Yum!

. . . and we love the wavy chevron pattern.  This is going to be a wonderful blanket!  Check back for finished photos.

Habu Tsumugi Silk . . .

Shown here in Isolde’s Ishbel shawlette  (used less than l cone).

Habu Tsumugi Silk is a fine  tweedy lace yarn with a soft cottony feel, beautiful drape and texture–perfect used on its own (as we did with Ishbel) or held 2 or 3 strands together or with other yarns.  One cone (450 yarns) makes a small shawl, 2 cones for a larger piece, 3 to 4 cones for a garment.  Have a look at the possibilities here on Ravelry.   We’ll be posting our colour palette soon so check back for updates.

We’re excited!

No time to knit mittens for the wee ones?  Consider a pair of these cozy merino/possum mitts from New Zealand.  Light weight, durable, warm and luxuriously soft–just add a twisted cord so they don’t get lost!  Also available in fingerless style for adults.

Just a reminder–we’ll be closing at 2 pm Saturday, December 24 and reopening in the new year on Monday, January 2.  Our annual Belated Boxing Day Sale is scheduled for January 7, 8 and 9.  Best wishes for the holiday season.  Happy Knitting and Crocheting to all!

There’s still time to knit for the holidays.  But if you just can’t add another project to the UFO list, consider one of our beautiful  accessories. No knitting required.  And the three items presented today are 100% Canadian made.

Our exquisite cherry wood Shaker boxes are hand-crafted by New Brunswick artist Brent Rouke.

Shown above in closeup, stacking oval boxes are made in the 150 year old Shaker tradition with copper tacks and small wooden dowels–the perfect combination of beauty and function.

We still have a few warm and wooly MacAusland Blankets in stock.  More are expected, but not before Christmas.  Made from “sheep to shawl” on Prince Edward Island.

Another example of form meeting function, Astrosatchel has created a wonderful knitting bag.  It’s hardwearing, waterproof and stylish with lots of interior pockets and a wide flat bottom for balance and easy accessibility to your projects and tools.  Locally designed and manufactured in Vancouver.

Happy Holidays!

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