About Heather
Needleworker, Knitter, Crocheter, Sewist, Paper Crafter, and more!
Also known as Silverlotus & Stitchinglotus
Located just outside of Toronto, Canada.
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Category Archives: Knitting
…And Its Head Popped Off
Several times last year I wrote about how much easier tasks are when you have the right tool for the job. At that time, I was mainly talking about getting the right feet for my sewing machine and serger. The … Continue reading
Duuuude
I just love knitting toys! This cute little guy is Duuuude The Sea Turtle, designed by Cheezombie and included as a free pattern in the Summer 2011 issue of Petite Purls (an online knitting magazine specializing in childrens’ patterns). Cheezombie … Continue reading
A Pair of Socks?
When I posted yesterday, I had a hard time remembering what I had worked on in March. It’s funny how going on vacation can actually cause you to be more scatterbrained when you return then you where when you left. … Continue reading
Theme-a-licious – March Madness – Part 2
Thinking I could get much accomplished in March was clearly madness. I have been working away on my sock for Sock Madness on Ravelry, but I ran out of yarn before I could make it long enough (there are very … Continue reading
Little Brown Sweater
I’m starting to think that I should just stick with knitting socks. Last week I finished up a sweater for the little man, and I’m not overly happy with the results. I think it is partly a bad yarn/pattern match, … Continue reading
Yet More Socks
Surprise! I knit more socks. I finished these up last weekend, and mailed them out back on Monday to a lovely lady who lives in Chicago. The yarn is Crystal Palace Maizy in colourway Earth, and the pattern is just … Continue reading
Sheldon
Earlier this month I knit up a new friend for the little man: Sheldon. He is knit from Knit Picks Shine in colourways Arbor and Leapfrog. The pattern is free from both Knit Picks (the link above) and Knitty. He … Continue reading