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Warningâno knitting content! Vacation is all about extra knitting time.But when youâve run out of yarn, thereâs always baking.
Learn more »Oh No! Need More Yarn . . .
The Asymmetrical Cardigan is almost finished and we’ve run out of yarn! No worry, there’s more in Vancouver, but we’re 4000 kilometers away.
Learn more »Knitting on Vacation
Here’s what we’ve been knitting on vacation.
Learn more »"Hands Up" Fall Knitting Program
Yes, it’s the hot days of summer and you probably aren’t thinking “mittens”.But we’re planning ahead for Fall knitting classes, and here’s one we think you’ll love! During this 6 week, Sunday morning program, enjoy knitting two cozy projects to welcome
Learn more »Swimming at the Cottage
Learn more »Off to the lake . . .
We’re off to the lake.
Learn more »Vera
Vera—the perfect summer tunic Knit with a double strand of Americo Cotton Flame, Color J077, 3 skeins.Sample shown in Adult Size 36 Button by Joan Tayler Vera, sized for Child Small thru X-tra Large and Adult 34 thru 40.
Learn more »Chapeau Marnier
Chapeau Marnier for The Girl—a fun pattern, love the lacy brim and the ribbon loops are brilliant.Yarn: Hemp for Knittting AllHemp3 Needles: CO with 2.
Learn more »Just Too Cute
Owlet Knit by Jamie in Dream in Color Classy Pattern also available in adult size Owls.
Learn more »Baby Shawl
Mayu knit this sweet baby shawl using Marie Grace’s pattern.Make a square blanket by starting at the center, then knitting round and round, stop at baby size or keep going for an afghan.
Learn more »The Cardi Gets Buttons
We went to Button Button to put the finishing touches on the cardi Seven perfect little pink ones and a vintage sparkly—The Girl loves glitter!.
Learn more »Learn to Knit!
Learn to knit this summer and you’ll be ready for a sweater knitting class in the Fall.Summer schedules are busy so we’re offering a pared-down beginner class: learn to knit, purl, cast on and cast off in two sessions.
Learn more »Dijon Shopping Bag
We’re making a Dijon Shopping Bag out of the lovely Americo Tanguis (cotton)/Linen—the perfect over-sized bag for beach, shopping or gym.Here’s our choice of colours.
Learn more »Plunge into Lace
Want to learn the basics of lace knitting? Is scheduling a problem during these busy Summer months? Consider our two-session “Plunge into Lace” class with lace designer Sivia Harding.In this class, suitable for lace beginners, you’ll knit a scarf in Fea
Learn more »Vintage Knitting (and a New Door)
We used up little scraps of Koigu to knit this sweet vintage bonnet Koigu KPPPM 5 colourways, tie in felted wool.So 1950’s! The family stopped by today to see the new Dutch Door so we asked The Boy to model.
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