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KNITTING || SWATCHING - DO YOU LOVE IT OR HATE IT?

February 11, 2016 in Knitting

Ahhh....the joys of swatching. If you knit you know what I'm talking about. I used to be an avid hater of swatching....I'll admit it, I avoided it like the plague. But after a project that turned out wonky in my early twenties I learned my lesson the hard way. I've now since grown to enjoy the process and appreciate the time spent on making lovely swatches. Some become designs, some get unraveled to become a pretty project and some I just hold on to cause they are lovely to look at. It's taken me a few years to grow to respect, fully understand and embrace the enjoyment of this important process.

MINI KNIT-ALONG || COME KNIT LANDSLIDE WITH ME!

December 08, 2015 in Knitting, Knit Along

It's storming and raining buckets here again but the tree is up and decorated and I'm snuggled up inside knitting on my 3rd Landslide Hat & Mitt Set! Would you like to join me? Pour some coffee, cozy up and pop on by our Ravelry Group to join in with our Landslide Mini-Knit Along!

KNITTING || WHAT'S ON YOUR NEEDLES & MY BAA-BLE HAT!

December 01, 2015 in Knitting

I recently cast on for the oh so sweet Baa-ble Hat pattern. Be warned - once you start you won't be able to stop until you see those darn adorable sheep! Ever since this pattern first popped up I knew I had to find the time to make it before the end of the year. Sort of a holiday hat to myself.

NEW PATTERNS || LANDSLIDE HAT & FINGERLESS MITTS!!!

November 25, 2015 in Pattern, Knitting

I've had a yearning for a new hat & fingerless mitts this season! I knew as soon as Brooklyn Tweed released their gorgeous new bulky yarn - Quarry the other month that it was time to get knitting! The LANDSLIDE HAT & MITTS SET are filled with yummy texture, are super cozy, and they are oh so fun to knit & wear! They make great quick gift knitting but are also perfect for treating yourself with!

SALE || SAVE 25% ON SELECT PATTERNS FOR THE INDIE GIFT-A-LONG 2015!

November 19, 2015 in Sale, Knitting

It's time for one of my biggest sales of the year - the Indie Design Gift-A-Long! This is a big one folks! A HUGE amount of designers put up bundles of their patterns (mine included) for 25% OFF from Nov 19-27th! And that's not it - there's also a super fun & chatty Ravelry group filled with knit-a-longs for patterns, prizes to be won (TONS!) and more fun!!!

CRUSHES || TWIG + HORN WOOL PROJECT TOTE & SOAP REVIEW

November 09, 2015 in Knitting

Like any knitter I love my notions, supplies and bags. I can't resist adding to my stash of lovely supplies and when I heard the talented Pam Allen (of Quince & Co.) had started a new project - TWIG & HORN I just swooned! She's created a needlerarts accessories company based in Portland, Maine that strives to bring you the best tools for your craft sourced from the finest American Makers! So fresh & modern! I was beyond excited to get a chance to review their gorgeous Wool Project Tote and Wool Soap for you guys today!

KNIT ALONG || STARRING YOU & OUR GIVEAWAY WINNERS!

October 08, 2015 in Knitting, Knit Along

Are you all ready for our Summer Sweater Knit Along STARRING YOU post? Wahoo! This is my fave part of the KAL! Getting to see all your awesome projects is so much fun! It's inspiring and just makes me so darn happy! So many gorgeous projects this year!

READING || WEEKEND KNITS BOOK REVIEW

September 29, 2015 in Reading, Knitting

Can we all say a woot woot for cooler weather? I'm so excited that the fall brisk air has arrived so I can dig into Jen Geigley's new book Weekend: Simple, Modern Knits! Filled with 12 fab patterns ranging from hats, scarves, cowls & more, all knit with bulky or super bulky yarn, with patterns for both men/women and kids! Weekend makes for a book filled with great gift knitting & for satisfying that need for the perfect weekend knit!

PATTERN || EMERY SHAWL INDIE RELEASE & SALE

September 22, 2015 in Knitting, Pattern

Last May I was beyond thrilled to have my pattern EMERY in the Summer 2014 Issue of Pom Pom Quarterly! It was definitely a highlight of the year for me! I love Pom Pom! This time of year is perfect for knitting an EMERY so I'm excited to say that EMERY has been released as an individual pattern HERE. It's available on Ravelry and is 20% OFF till Friday with coupon code "EMERY20"!

KNIT ALONG || HOW TO KNIT FROM A CHART WITH GUEST POM POM QUARTERLY!

September 02, 2015 in Knitting, Knit Along

One of the questions we get asked a lot by knitters is how do you knit from and read a chart. Knitting from charts can seem overwhelming at times but I promise it's a way that some knitters find faster and easier to work from. And when you are working with lace and cables for that special Summer Sweater Knit Along project a chart can be super helpful and necessary.

To help answer this question we have the awesome gals from Pom Pom Quarterly here today to share a fun tutorial on How to Read a Chart - The Basics! Pom Pom editor Lydia Gluck has even done up a fun FREE downloadable tutorial in their signature Pom Pom style! I love it!

BRADWAY IN THE WILD!

September 01, 2015 in Knitting

This summer has been so much fun & so special - I've been so blown away from all the love you have all shown my BRADWAY Shawl pattern! I'm so happy that you have all been enjoying BRADWAY as much as I do! It's a relaxing & fun knit just filled with texture! I can't believe some of you are on your 2nd and 3rd shawls! Warms my heart!

KNIT ALONG || OUR FRINGE SUPPLY CO. FAVES!

August 05, 2015 in Knitting, Knit Along

When it comes to knitters we love our notions, tools and accessories! One of my favourite places to indulge in new pretties is from Fringe Supply Co. - one of our Summer Sweater Knit Along sponsors this year!

I will openly admit I have a weakness for notebooks, journals and project bags. I can't get enough! Pair those with some fab stitch markers & holders, great scissors, and a new print for my office and you've got one happy knitter over here! The one place I love to indulge and treat myself is at Fringe Supply Co.

KNIT ALONG || BROOKLYN TWEED LOVE AFFAIR & SSKAL KICKOFF!

July 29, 2015 in Knit Along, Knitting

It's here!!! It's our Summer Sweater Knit Along Kick-Off Day!!! Get those needles ready! It's time to join in and get knitting a lovely garment during the summer months so you can wear it just in time for the fall/winter!

NEW PATTERN || THE BRADWAY SHAWL!

June 25, 2015 in Knitting, Pattern

I love to knit & wear my handknits in the summer. So when the warm weather rolls around I'm all about still wearing my pretty shawls. Our newest pattern - BRADWAY, is all about summer. It's inspired by jean cut-offs, summer night strolls, camping, and lakeside relaxation with loved ones - BRADWAY is that warm, lazy feeling summer brings.

Textured twisted ribs & knit purl combos make for a modern rustic triangular shawl that’s a fun & relaxing knit. BRADWAY will be your shawl of choice for cool evenings around the campfire & lazy summer night strolls.

SOMETHING NEW IS COMING SOON - A MINI-KAL!

June 23, 2015 in Knit Along, Knitting

Think jean cut offs, lakeside, campfires, summer night strolls, and lazy weekends.....and you'll have our newest upcoming knitting pattern and mini knit-along!

Textured twisted ribs & knit purl combos make for a modern rustic triangular shawl that’s both a fun & relaxing knit. Our new pattern will be your shawl of choice for cool evenings around the campfire & lazy summer night strolls.

We'll be hosting a little mini-knit along over the next few weeks to celebrate the upcoming release of our newest knitting pattern! Watch for a special discount code & more fun next week!!

KNIT ALONG || STARRING YOU!!!

June 18, 2015 in Knitting, Knit Along

Are you all ready for our Tops, Tanks & Tees Knit Along STARRING YOU post? Yay! I love seeing your gorgeous projects all in one post! So inspiring! You guys rocked this year's KAL!

After going through all the finished project pictures I noticed a strong trend towards blues, teals and neutrals. It's always interesting to see what colors everyone chooses and which ones get used the most! Because of this I decided to showcase your projects below in some fun color groupings! You all look fabulous and so do your projects!!

CREATIVITY || THE IMPORTANCE OF HANDMADE MEMORIES

June 16, 2015 in Moments, Creativity, Knitting

I had a wonderful reminder recently of the importance of making handmade memories and how powerful they can truly be. My Omi, who is an avid knitter, loved to make Cowichan Sweaters, vests etc. We all had them when I was growing up - my parents, my Omi and Opa, my sisters and I, you name it - we wore it.

KNIT ALONG || TO EXTEND OR NOT TO EXTEND

June 03, 2015 in Knitting, Knit Along

That time has come....our Tops, Tanks & Tees Knit Along Deadline is here. But who am I kidding...we never end on our deadlines...lol. We always vote to see if you would all like an extension.

So fill out the poll below and cast your vote if you'd like to extend the deadline to next week or not.

GIVEAWAY || HOME & AWAY BY HANNAH FETTIG OF KNITBOT!

May 26, 2015 in Knitting, Giveaway

Who's in the mood to win my new favorite knitting book? I'm giving away a signed copy of Home & Away by Hannah Fettig of Knitbot!!!!

MOMENTS || I'M ON THE WOOLFUL PODCAST!!!

May 18, 2015 in Knitting, Moments

You guys, I'm beyond excited to announce that I'm today's guest on the WOOLFUL Podcast! Weeeeee!

Seriously, this is one of my favorite podcasts and it's truly a "pinch me now" kind of moment to be a guest! Ashely is such a beautiful talent and it's been so wonderful to watch how fast this awesome podcast of hers has bloomed!

It's such an honor to have been asked to be a guest and to be included among so many amazing and talented people! Seriously, I'm freaking out big time here...lol! I listen and re-listen to some of Ashley's podcasts because there is always such a wealth of wonderful information that I don't want to miss a thing. I love to sit at my computer with a cup of hot coffee and sit back and soak it in. So yah, I'm still happy dancing around my house like a dork - but hey, dorks rule;

Aside from being an awesome podcaster, Ashley has a great blog, a lovely mercantile (drool!) and is also one of the designers behind Little Woolens along with the lovely Annie Claire. If you don't follow her instagram feed it's a must. It's filled with inspiration, her families journey starting a fiber mill, and lots of other fun pics!

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I hope you will all enjoy my chat with Ashley. I could have talked with her for hours. So grab yourself a hot cuppa, pull up a comfy seat and pop on over to WOOLFUL and give it a listen. You can also enter to win 5 PATTERNS of mine! Winner's choice! Comment on the Woolful blog to win!

A HUUUUGE thank you to Ashley for asking me to be a guest and for having such an inspiring and wonderful podcast! I hope we can chat again soon! I had so much fun!

You can find the WOOLFUL podcast HERE and also don't miss out on Ashely's gorgeous blog, and her rockin' shop below.

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