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Charlotte’s Universe Blanket in Rustic Heather Sport
Progress on Barberton Daisy‘s Charlotte’s Universe in Lichen and Lace Rustic Heather Sport.
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Warm Blanket for a Chilly Winter
A cold winter is predicted for our region. Cozy up in a warm and wooly Icelandic blanket.
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Starting Charlotte's Universe
Start of a new crochet project: Barberton Daisy’s Charlotte’s Universe. We’re using Rustic Heather Sport in three colours (Sage is next in line). This special Lichen and Lace yarn is hand dyed in the most amazing shades, all reflective of nature’s palette.
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Bertie Baby Blanket Finished
The Bertie Baby Blanket is finished and ready for gifting—so soft and cuddly in Quince and Co Willet organic cotton. We used Sail, Fathom, Dinghy, Squall and Meridian.
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Monochrome Sophies Universe Blanket
Progress on monochrome version of Sophies Universe in The Wool Brokers Shetland Supreme.
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Istexlopi Wool Blankets Back In
We’ve ordered the beautiful Istexlopi wool blankets again this year with expected arrival in November. Check out our website to see the styles we’ve chosen. We’ll post when the blankets arrive.
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Starting a Monochrome Sophie's Universe Blanked
Start of a monochrome Barberton Daisy Sophie’s Universe in The Wool Brokers Shetland Supreme Jumper Weight. The textured stitches in this undyed cream colour are stunning!
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Finished d’Histoire Naturelle blanket
Finished! Aspoonful of Yarn‘s d’Histoire Naturelle blanket. Crocheted in Jamiesons of Shetland Spindrift, The Wool Brokers 2-ply Jumper and Tuku Wool Fingering.
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Sophie’s Universe in Holst Garn Coast
Barberton Daisy Sophie’s Universe in Holst Garn Coast.
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Icelandic Blankets Left
The candles are lit and we’re snuggling under our woolly blankets on a cold Solstice evening—a bit of snow would be nice but Vancouver rain is what we get. Stop by the shop if you need a blanket; we have a few left of these Icelandic beauties.
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2020 Selection of Icelandic Lopi Blankets Ordered
We are very excited to announce the arrival of Istex Lopi Icelandic Lopi Blankets. Pictured is the Floi colourway. As of this posting we have at least one each of the following styles: Hum, Aegissida, Land, Vinkill, Floi, Utilega, Blom and Tonar.
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Sophie’s Universe Progress
Progress on Sophie’s Universe.
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Help Us Choose Which Istexlopi Icelandic Wool Blankets To Order
We’re ready to make our order for these wonderful Istexlopi Icelandic wool blankets. If you didn’t receive the request in our email newsletter, now’s your chance to help us choose from the 27 beautiful styles (sadly we can’t order them all).
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Center Motif of Sophie's Universe
Did you know the center motif of Barberton Daisy‘s Sophie’s Universe began as it’s own afghan block, Sophie’s Garden. So when you reach that point in “Universe”, it’s a lovely milestone.
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Sophie's Universe Palette Ideas
Every Sophie is a surprise, evolving in unexpected ways from its choice of yarn and palette. Click below to see our palette. Barberton Daisy Sophie’s Universe in Holstgarn Coast.
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Sophie’s Universe in Coast
Barberton Daisy Sophie’s Universe in Coast.
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Starting Another Sophie’s Universe
Start of another Barberton Daisy Sophie’s Universe, this one in Holst Garn Coast.
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Solstrikke‘s Flowers in the Snow
Solstrikke‘s Flowers in the Snow, crocheted many year ago in a discontinued yarn. Just thinking how beautiful it would be in Quince and Co Willet. Mine is a queen size afghan but it would also make a perfect baby blanket.
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Persian Dreams Blanket
A customer is knitting the Persian Dreams blanket with The Wool Brokers Shetland 2 Ply Jumper. Stunning!
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Sophie’s Universe Blanket in Koigu KPM
Knitty By Nature has finished the most amazing Sophie’s Universe blanket in koigu KPM. Pictured here are a few additional views.
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