K.I.P.

Knitting in Public? Ever done it? we're doing in on Saturday, September 22. 10 - 4. Where? Front of the shop, on the sidewalk. Why? To spread the love of knitting to all who pass by. Who? YOU! Come and join us!

Christmas - 124 days away!

Christmas Stockings. Need 'em. NOW! We've only got 124 more days to make these wonderful heirlooms. I'm making one for a baby, a mommy and a daddy! This is the stocking for a wee Baby - cute monogrammed "B" - ever so easy in a moss stitch - and in a chunky weight that means it will be done by dinner. As long as someone else makes dinner ... AND ... something about a partridge in a pear tree? Yup. Stay tuned. Going to be as cute as a bug in a rug!

Yarn Tasting!

Summer's a little quieter ... kinda good ... gives me time to think. And brainstorm with my friend Tina. So. Do i have an idea for you folks!!!!! Yarn Tasting! We are bringing in some lovely, delightful high end yarn, which name rhymes with Handmaiden. Okay, the name IS Handmaiden, from Fleece Artist. This is a new line for us in the shop, but like you, we have loved it for years. However, we want to introduce you to it here, at On The Lamb. And we want to entice those who have not met Handmaiden yet, into the wonderfully decadent world of luxury yarn. So. We're doing a YARN TASTING! (Well, why not, i say!) This will be a limited number of folks and we will do a wee wine tasting of sorts too. (well, we will have wine and we will taste it. Right?) Let me know your thoughts - i think we will have a ball and it's a great way to introduce you to this lovely yarn at no cost to yourself! Hmmm? Intrigued? Just waiting for the shipment and we'll set a date. T'will be evening to give our sisters in the work force a chance to join us Fun, eh?

What lessons can you take?

We do lessons all the time in the shop. Love them. But it has occurred to us that sometimes, in the shop lessons can be fraught with disturbances and interruptions. So here's something new (actually it's been going on awhile!) Work Shops in my Bright and Airy Studio, located in Sandford. Okay Folks - Look at this list and sign up now (for everything!) Current Workshops - prices do not includes taxes. All materials to be purchased from On The Lamb, 10% discount for class material (that's pretty good, eh?) July 22 & 29, 1-4: Toe Up Socks (Intermediate)- $89 plus materials Oct. 21, Nov. 4, 18: 1-4: Chunky Cable Vest (Intermediate) - $99 plus materials Sept. 17, 10 - 3: Dying your own wool (Beginner) Sept. 23, 1 - 4: Hats, Hats, Hats! (‘Medium’ Beginner) - $39 plus materials Oct. 7, 14, 28, 1 - 4: Beautiful Ladies Hoodie (‘Medium’ Beginner) - $99 plus materials Nov. 12, 1 - 4: Thrummed Mitts (‘advanced’ Beginner) - $49 plus materials

Yes. I know it's hot.

It's very hot. I was just reading the Yarn Harlot's blog and it's hot everywhere! So. 160 days 'til Christmas. 160 days 'til snow, sleet, slush. 160 days 'til scrapping off your windshield. 160 days 'til bundling up in coats. and hats. and mitts. 160 days 'til filling your car with windshield wiper fluid. 160 days 'til snow tires go on. Feel Better? I know what will help. Get going on those Christmas projects! (only 160 more days!)

Do you know ...

It's only 174 more days until Christmas? That's 174 more days to plan your Christmas knitting and decide who you will honour with your special handmade gift from the heart. 174 more days to buy your supplies and add to your stash because you have decided that ALL will benefit from the heartfelt gift of knitting. Oh, wait. Back to On The Lamb because you need one more pair of needles. Replan and restart. (only 174 more days.) Oh wait. Next size up. Rip out, restart. Now. Knit in earnest because it's only 174 more days. It's really not a lot of time, is it? Aren't you glad you have me to remind you? (i think it's 173 more days now.)

Happy Canada Day!

it's time for beer, and wine, and burgers and hotdogs. And sitting in the sun and not forgetting the sunscreen, and putting your feet up. And sinking into your most comfy lawn chair, in the shade, and ignoring your book 'cause you just really need to relax for a minute. And not thinking about work, or chores or elaborate meals. You need to recharge, reboot, relax. You can knit tomorrow.