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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Tag Archives: Knitting
TUSAL – July 2011 Part 2
It’s time for another Totally Useless Stitch Along (TUSAL) post! July has two new moons, which means two TUSAL posts. I also thought I would share a quick little project that I finished up the other day. It is the … Continue reading
Cardigan for Little Man
Done! The little man was a slave driver, and a cute little cardigan is the result. It look me about a week and a half to knit. And, unfortunately, I actually ran out of yarn just as I finished the … Continue reading
“Knit, Mommy!”
I’ve learned a valuable lesson: never tell a pre-schooler you are knitting something for them. Every time I pick up something to work on other than this sweater the little man says “Mommy knit sweater?” The pattern is Kid’s Shawl … Continue reading
Kobi for Kobo
Last month my husband surprised me with a fabulous little gift: a Kobo e-reader. And, while I would have said before that I was all about the dead tree style of books, this little gadget may have converted me. (If … Continue reading
A Little Pin Cushion
If you read Erica’s blog Erica’s Places, you’ve probably already seen this: The pattern is Posey Pin Cushion from Kris Knits. I knit it from three colours of Lily Sugar and Cream, and finished it up with a wooden button. … Continue reading
Stretchy Portland
So, I mentioned yesterday that I managed to finish two pairs of socks in June. But, I only got around to sharing pictures of one pair. Here, my friends, is the second pair: They are The Portland Gussets Socks by … Continue reading
A Flurry of Shawls
I really do do more than stitch smalls and knit socks. Right now I’m on a bit of a shawl kick. First, I’m knitting the Moor Shawl by Jen Hansen (Raverly link) using some lovely silver silk yarn from Shall … Continue reading