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About Me
Needleworker, Knitter, Crocheter, Sewist, Paper Crafter, and more!
AKA: Heather, Silverlotus, Stitchinglotus
Located just outside of Toronto, Canada.
Category Archives: Knitting
Soft and Squishy Knitting
While not an adventurous person in my regular life, I do love trying out new needlework stitches and crochet and knitting techniques. (Check out the combo crochet and cross stitch project I’m working on right now.) When a friend of … Continue reading
Socks for Life
Long time readers will know that I love knitting socks. According to my Ravelry notebook, I’ve knit somewhere around 65 or 70 pairs since I learned to knit about eight years ago. Although I haven’t been knitting much lately (thanks … Continue reading
Book Review – People Knitting by Barbara Levine
Stitching may be my first love, but I also adore knitting. Not only does it bring me peace, but I find it very soothing to watch other people knit. Netflix knows this–you can watch people knitting in two different Slow … Continue reading
Sparkly Shawl
At the end of last month I headed back to my hometown to attended a wedding. The dress code was very casual, with sundresses being suggested for the ladies. (This was the dress I wore.) Of course, at the end … Continue reading
Review: Red Heart Scrubby Yarn
Socks may be my favourite project to knit, but I also love quick little projects that provide a big sense of accomplishment. I have a huge pile of dishcloths made with kitchen cotton, and they work great. But, when I … Continue reading
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Sock Madness 10 – Round 2 and 3 Socks
Can you believe it? I forgot to share my round 2 socks from Sock Madness. I was so happy to have them done that I snapped one picture and then threw them in the washing machine. The pattern is Rose … Continue reading
Sock Madness 10 – Round 1
Even though I have a pile of stitching projects that need to be worked on, for the past few days I’ve been concentrating on my knitting. I’m taking part in Sock Madness yet again, a speed sock knitting competition run … Continue reading