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The Boy's New Hat
The Boy needs a new hat for his massive head! Sister wore the fushia version until she was two but he’s so much bigger at just six months.So we used the Yarnharlot’s generic Watermelon Hat pattern, cast on 65 stitches, added a row of eyelets for the I-co
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Learn to Knit!
Learn to knit this summer and you’ll be ready for sweater knitting in the Fall.New Class starting: Thursday Evenings, 6:30 to 8:30 pm June 4, 11, 18 and 25 Cost: $70 Go here to read more about the class (note change of dates—the next session will begi
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Mountains of Baskets
Our Baba Tree Baskets await shipping at Gregory’s court yard in Bolgatanga.
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The perfect vest
Indigirl’s newest pattern, Urbanity is a versatile little vest, perfect for all-season layering [go here if you’re not a member of Ravelry].And, while you’re browsing, check out her new jacket pattern.
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Interweave Summer 2009
Interweave Summer 2009 has arrived.Go here to preview.
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The Bag
Made in Vancouver! 55 Hemp/45 Organic Cotton Light, durable, with bottom gusset and reinforced handles, our tote is the perfect alternative to paper or plastic bags! We’ve printed the logo in simple black-on-white to keep the tote affordable—leave it a
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Daisy
The Daisy Cardigan we started a few weeks ago is finished.We love the way it turned out in soft cottony Calmer.
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Baskets Baskets Baskets
Last year we introduced you to Gregory and his beautiful Baba Tree Fair Trade Market Baskets from Ghana.The baskets are only shipped to Canada a few times a year and we’ve been low on stock for a while.
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The Knitty “Surprises” are up: here and here.
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Top Down and Seamless Part II
Did you miss our last “Top Down and Seamless” workshop? No worry.We are loving the fit, reversible fabric and no seams of these top-down sweaters too much to stop at one! Here’s Jamie’s version of the Anthropologie-Inspired Capelet from our last worksho
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As if the Vancouver sunshine were not enough, brighten your day a little more with Fiber Farms endearing images of angora goat kidlets.
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What we've been knitting over the Easter holidays . . .
The Daisy Cardigan in Rowan Calmer, Size 3-4, for The GirlModifications: Button band in 2×2 ribbing Picot Hem (basted, not yet seamed) Picot detailMore to follow once arms are completed—we’ll be trying out our new Addi 12” circulars.
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Marie Grace Designs
Marie Grace Designs—distinctive knitwear patterns in a wide range of sizes.
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Yet Another Big Bad Baby Blanket
Finished just in time.
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The Boy has a new tam . . .
Kathy’s Everywhere Tam Sized from Child to Large Adult HempforKnitting allhemp6 shown in Lilac 1 skein for Child thru Adult Medium 2 skeins for Adult Large.
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The Knit Kit
The Knit Kit, a compact little organizer with seven essential knitting tools collapsible scissors, stitch markers, point protectors (and room for a few darning needles).
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Come take a peek at our Easter window . . .
It’s filled with YummyYarn fibre Bluefaced Leicester braids.
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Linen for Spring and Summer Knitting
Stop by our back sitting area and you’ll see over a dozen colours of beautiful Euroflax Linen on sale just in time for spring and summer knitting.Louet has discontinued these colours, so come have a look while the selection is good.
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