Saturday, June 30, 2012
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.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
A Memory Afghan ...
A very special group of dear friends, The Knitwits,
volunteered to knit together and help ellen create this
beautiful Christopher Memorial Afghan in memory of
Christopher, ellen and Warren’s son and Taryn’s brother..
We chose calm, soothing colours accented with a perfect heart, to remember him with love. Many thanks to Muriel, Sondra, Carol, Donna, Junne, Carolynne, Jennifer, Sandra and Michelle.
And ellen who knit the center piece, with all of her heart.
Friday, June 8, 2012
wellll .... look at who knits!
It's the Diamond Jubilee in England and perhaps what we are celebrating are 60 years of Queen Elizabeth knitting?
Here's a vintage photo of the Queen and her sister Princess Margaret knitting socks for the troops during the war.
Neat, eh?
So. What are you knitting?
Friday, April 13, 2012
Spring time ...
I dunno, in the spring i get the yearning to finish projects. Maybe it's that whole spring cleaning thing. Maybe it's because i'm forcing myself not to take ANYMORE yarn home until my projects are done! So, let's see.
Finished the grey sweater - put a pretty pink bow on the back keyhole closure. Nice.
Finished the Pedicure socks - made a pair out of one skein of Koigu! WoHOOOOO!
Finished. No, started a pretty pink shawl for the spring.
Finished. No, started an adorable café aulait, turquoise heather and cream baby blanket.
Finished. No, started a wonderful cardi made from Hot Orange cotton.
Oh dear.
I'm really not very good at finishing. But i am VERY good at starting!
Nice to be good at something.
What are you good at?
Finished the grey sweater - put a pretty pink bow on the back keyhole closure. Nice.
Finished the Pedicure socks - made a pair out of one skein of Koigu! WoHOOOOO!
Finished. No, started a pretty pink shawl for the spring.
Finished. No, started an adorable café aulait, turquoise heather and cream baby blanket.
Finished. No, started a wonderful cardi made from Hot Orange cotton.
Oh dear.
I'm really not very good at finishing. But i am VERY good at starting!
Nice to be good at something.
What are you good at?
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
.... well haven't we all been busy???
What have you been up to? I've finished a sweater (okay, it's was a kids sweater), finished an afghan (okay, it was chunky wool), organized my shop and my house ('cause my DD moved out and by the by, took a bunch of stuff! huh?) and organizing events for our wonderful shop.
The first Event up is Kate Atherley! Teacher, designer and writer has written a book called "Beyond Knit and Purl" and it's getting rave reviews. We've arranged for Miss Kate to come to On The Lamb on Thursday April 19th: 3:30 Continental knitting class and 7p.m. for presentation and Cheese and wine.
Have you always wanted to know all the "Dirty Little Secrets" that great knitters over the ages have learned to make their garments look even better? Do you want a book to help you become a better, more accomplished knitter?
This book is for you! This event is for you!
Class is $30 (limited to 10) , Presentation is $50 (which includes a copy of Kate's book, and Cheese and Wine) - buy them both and save $5.00. Reservations are required.
Special Draw for a great doorprize!
Tickets will go fast, and we can only hold with payment!
The first Event up is Kate Atherley! Teacher, designer and writer has written a book called "Beyond Knit and Purl" and it's getting rave reviews. We've arranged for Miss Kate to come to On The Lamb on Thursday April 19th: 3:30 Continental knitting class and 7p.m. for presentation and Cheese and wine.
Have you always wanted to know all the "Dirty Little Secrets" that great knitters over the ages have learned to make their garments look even better? Do you want a book to help you become a better, more accomplished knitter?
This book is for you! This event is for you!
Class is $30 (limited to 10) , Presentation is $50 (which includes a copy of Kate's book, and Cheese and Wine) - buy them both and save $5.00. Reservations are required.
Special Draw for a great doorprize!
Tickets will go fast, and we can only hold with payment!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
It is still winter ...
and i still love an evening with my knitting on my lap ... and Theo the puppy, and Sammy the cat and Purl the pug on the sofa behind my head, snoring and snorting.
It's a simple, like me.
It's a simple, like me.
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