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
Needlework News
Interesting things have been happening out there. Timey-wimey dice, smuggling drugs, and so much in between. 12 Doctor D12 – Robin Hobbs has created a super cool 12-side die that features the faces of The Doctor. Sadly, the War Doctor … Continue reading
Blue Butterflies for My Feet
A week and a half ago or so I whined about how I’ve had to cut back on knitting and other things for a little while to allow the nerve in my elbow to heal a bit. Thankfully, things seem … Continue reading
At the End of My Yarn
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
Kitty Cat
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
Crooked Cathedral
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
French Cancan
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
Stitch from Stash – March Check-In
It is Stitch from Stash check-in time again! My total for this month is: $0 Yep, I didn’t buy anything cross stitch-related at all. Not even a magazine. (Given that the two bookstores closest to me have closed within the … Continue reading