About Heather
Needleworker, Knitter, Crocheter, Sewist, Cricuteer, and more!
Also known as Silverlotus
Located just outside of Toronto, Canada.
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Tag Archives: Knitting
Beginners Guide to Knitting
I know many of you are needleworkers only, but I also know that several of you are either avid knitters or interested in learning how to knit. I found this fabulous infographic that lays out the very basics of knitting. … Continue reading
WIP Wednesday – Spider Web
Hello, Stitchy Friends! It is work-in-progress Wednesday again, and I hate to have to admit that I didn’t achieve any of my stitching goals this week. 🙁 I stitched a lot, but just not on the Christmas stocking. I decided … Continue reading
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Tagged Cross Stitch, Enchanting Lair, Halloween, Knitting, Sock Madness, Socks, WIPs, WIPS Wednesday
Book Review: Knitlandia
I really enjoy knitting, but I don’t go to any of the big yarn shows or the sheep and wool festivals because I am very allergic to wool. I’m not talking the itchy skin type of allergic. I’m talking the … Continue reading
Phil
I have finally finished my most favourite knitting project ever. This is Phil, named after a friend’s continuous line of hermit crabs named Phil. The pattern is Hansi Singh’s Hermit Crab, and the yarn is Bernat Satin in Silk, Lavender, … Continue reading
Little Pink Flowers
Round 3 of Sock Madness has ended and round 4 is in full swing. I did manage to finish the round 3 socks and make it into the next round. The pattern is Longing for Spring, designed by Caoua Coffee, … Continue reading
Sock Madness Round 2 – Cable Madness
Oh, Sock Madness, why do I keep signing up for you? My poor hand doesn’t like being forced to knit socks so quickly. Thankfully, in the early rounds, there are enough slots that I can take a break between socks … Continue reading
Problems, Fixes, and Socks
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! While it isn’t something we really celebrate in our house, being 1/2 Irish, I feel I should at least acknowledge it. So, I’ve painted my nails green and the little man is wearing a cute green … Continue reading