Category Archives: Knitting

Knit in Public

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Heather

Today marks the start of World Wide Knit in Public Week. According to their website, World Wide Knit in Public Day began in 2005, by Danielle Landes, as a way to for knitters to come together. Since then, it has … Continue reading →

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At the End of My Yarn

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Heather

Oh, dear. I’ve run out of yarn and I still have half a foot to knit! I’m having bad luck, aren’t I? The socks are Diamond Shreddies by Carrie Van Kessel, and they were the round 3 socks from Sock … Continue reading →

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Kitty Cat

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Heather

There are lots of reasons I’m looking forward to moving back into a house. Having a backyard, for example, or not hearing my neighbour flush their toilet in the middle of the night. High on my list of things to … Continue reading →

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Needlework News

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Heather

I’ve been poking around on the Internet looking for some more interesting needlework-related news to share with you. Here is the best of what I’ve come across lately: Harry Styles knits – To be honest, I am only vaguely aware … Continue reading →

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Crooked Cathedral

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Heather

This post isn’t about what you may think it is about. No old buildings here, just a pretty shawl. Well, it isn’t as pretty as is should be since I’m not able to block it. (My blocking wires are packed … Continue reading →

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Stitching News

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Heather

There is always so much going on in the wide world of knitting and embroidery. Here are a few interesting news stories I’ve come across in the past week. Wooly Whale – a textile artist in Newfoundland is knitting a … Continue reading →

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French Cancan

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Heather

The ongoing problems with my elbow/arm mean that I can’t knit as much as I used to. (Hmmmm, could those four years of obsessive knitting caused the problems? Nah.) But, I’m learning just how much and what I can knit … Continue reading →

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