... phew!

been a little absent from blogging ... been selling. Selling what, you might ask?

FRILL SEEKER! Can't keep it in stock and i really, really hope that there is more coming.

However, i wanted to mention that, if you're not knitting a Frill Seeker Scarf, and are on the hunt for Christmas presents, we have lots of things for the knitter on your list.

Like what, you ask? How about:

• Namaste Knitting Bags
• Starter Kits for new knitters
• "Shots" of stitch markers
• Circular Knitting Needle cases
• Straight Needle Cases
• Notion Bags
• "Soak" for the perfect care of the perfect yarn
• Tape measures
• Fun Specs for those who need "just a little help" reading the pattern
• Beautiful Brooches handmade by our friend Bijoux Belts
• Fabulous Pendants also by Bijoux Belts

AND

... we can make up kits for:
• sock knitters
• scarf knitters
• hat knitters
• shawl knitters
• knitters on the lam
• knitters moving "beyond the scarf"

Get it? Lots of choices, lots of options.

See you soon!

funny Elizabeth Zimmermann

really busy in the shop these days but i just had to share this from the "Queen of Knitting":

"Really, all you need to become a good knitter are wool, needles, hands, and slightly below-average intelligence. Of course, superior intelligence, such as yours and mine, is an advantage."
- Elizabeth Zimmerman.

Still snickering...

Pay attention - lots of good information here!

First off: This weekend in Uxbridge is the Christmas House Tour - 6 fabulous homes! Get your inspiration for this years Christmas theme. Or just get in the Christmas spirit! It's a wonderful tour and the money raised goes to a good cause, Precious Minds.

Remember, here at the Tin Mill, we are a delightful destination. (yes, i did just call us delightful!)
The Passionate Cooks Essentials is everything the Foodie in you needs And Desires. And they have a wish list. And Cooking Classes. And the delightful proprietor, Lisa. So why wouldn't you visit?

On The Lamb is your favourite neighbourhood knitting shop with fab sales... beginning tomorrow until November 18th!
Not all wool will be in sweater or garment lots - that's kinda why it's on sale!!! Now, there's a lot here; what i suggest is you print out this page and highlight what you think you might like. Come early. Come often!

Baby Ull - 100% wool - regularly $5.99, now $3.25. 10 balls for $30.00
Bamboo Soft - reglarly $5.99, now $4.25. 10 balls for $42.00
Classic 100% Wool - regularly $7.99, now $4.25. 10 balls for $42.00
Comfort DK - Acrylic - regularly $3.25, now $1.75. 10 balls for $16
Creative Focus Chunky - 100% wool - regularly $8.99, now $4.75. 10 balls for $45.00
Donna - regularly $4.99, now $2.75. 10 balls for $25.00
Falk - 100% wool - regularly $5.99, now $3.25. 10 balls for $30.00
Freedom Wool - 100% wool - Regularly $5.99, now $3.25. 10 balls for $30.00
Iona - silk/Wool blend - Regularly $25.00, now $13.50. 10 balls for $100.00
Julia - wool/Alpaca blend - regularly $8.99, now $4.75. 10 balls for $45.00
Lambswool 100% - regularly $8.49, now $4.50. 10 balls for $42.00
Lang Merino - merino superwash - regularly $7.99, now $4.25. 10 balls for $42.00
Me - regularly $15.99, now $8.25. 10 balls $80.00
Merino et Soie - regularly $6.99, now $5.00. 10 balls for $50.00
Nature's Way - 100% wool - regularly $7.49, now $3.75. 10 balls for $36.00
Perth - wonderful Merino - Regularly $7.49, now $3.75. 10 balls for $35.00.
Torino Bulky - Regularly $8.99, now $4.75. 10 balls for $45.00
Wool Gatto - 100% wool - regularly $7.99, now $4.50. 10 balls for $42.00
Zoom - regularly $11.99, now $6.00. 10 balls for $60.00

And don't forget our wonderful "Basket of the Ridiculous" - everything in the basket is $2.00 each

Tin Mill is a wonderful Restaurant and Jeffrey Ross is a fab jeweller.

All here at the Tin Mill.

... not much stops me

from knitting.
I knit watching tv.
I knit in the car.
I knit while chatting (sorry, but it's compulsive!)
I knit while reading.
I have even knit myself asleep.

But there is one thing i will stop knitting for ... 2 minutes tomorrow at 11 a.m.

It's the very least i can do.

and ...

Rizo has arrived. This is the final in the triumvirate of fancy schmancy scarf yarn.

It's a beauty. It's elegant and soft, available in 7 colours and has just enough flounces to be girly!

A Perfect Gift!

Triumvirate. Good word eh?

Here's what i think ...

I think people should knit more.

I think people should smile more.

I think people should be more kind.

I think people should be compassionate.

I think everyone should have a dog.

I think not everyone should have 3 cats, like we do.

I think you should grab the world by the balls.

I think you should be enchanting while you do so.

I think people should think more and speak less.

I think some people should mind their own business.

I think you should proooobably open another bottle of wine.

I think through and through, be yourself and own it.


Some of these wisdoms are Christopher's, and some are mine.
But they are all good.

I especially like "Be Enchanting" and i intend to "grab the world by the balls" while i am!

How about you?

Owwwww ...

... i think i have tunnel carpel, or carpel tunnel or tunnel vision or just a really sore elbow.

Why?

Too much knitting.

Going cold turkey tonight - no knitting! And none for 24 hours! What will i do?

What do people do who can't knit?

Hmmm. The mind boggles.

COME FOR THE THRILL OF A LIFETIME!

Ok. It's a little thrilling.

Frill Seeker is here!

We've got lots (except for one colourway and i'm looking into that!) of most colours!

Did i say lots? 200 balls!!!! Yup. Lots.

If the sales of the last week are any indication - it won't last long!

Come for the Thrill! Take away the Frill! (seeker) That didn't work very well, but you get my drift!