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  • Knitting Projects

    Sunshine and Valentines

    February 12, 2014 /

    What a stunningly beautiful February day. The sun is shining like crazy and there is snow piled high on tree branches and fence rails. The birds even look happy. They flit about with joy and a spring in their step. Just 2 more days until Valentines day and the anticipated arrival of our newest little family member. We are just so excited. I’ve spent the last few weeks on custom work for a few of my customers. Becky was looking for a luxury baby gift with a difference. We decided on a hand spun Angora and silk handknit baby shrug and matching hat. I call it Whisper. I searched through…

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    Spinning the Spotted Fleece

    January 31, 2013

    One Cosy Cashmere Cowl Finished

    November 8, 2012

    Polwarth/Silk Roving (Top) – Hand Painted WOW

    December 10, 2012
  • Knitting Projects,  Personal

    It’s Winter

    January 24, 2014 /

    Winter Weather It’s often cold in Southern Ontario, Canada in winter and it does snow here but this winter has been a winter to remember. We’ve had lots of days with record breaking low temperature and snowfalls, an ice storm with power outages to tell the grandchildren about and enough snow days to keep the kids really happy. Even though we spent our life savings on propane just to stay warm, and I didn’t really enjoy having my gall bladder removed, I really have enjoyed this winter overall. It’s so pretty to look outside at all that snow.  We’ve been feeding the birds and they’re just such a joy to…

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    The Perfect Reversible Watch Cap The one my Guys like

    January 3, 2013

    Another One – the Reversible Watch Cap / Skull Cap / Beanie again

    January 11, 2013

    More on the Spotted Fleece – Jacob

    February 15, 2013
  • Knitting Projects,  New Products

    2 New Gift Ideas for Baby

    October 24, 2013 /

    I’ve just added a couple more gift items for baby. I’ve put all of my handspun handknits at really good prices, much lower than I would usually need to ask for a special order. I had a great time knitting these throughout the year and got to do exactly what I wanted and love to do. If I can do that and even recover the price of the yarn I would consider myself a winner and hopefully you would too. That’s what I call a “win win” situation. Hope you enjoy the Handknit Smocked Baby Sweater and Handknit Lace Baby Sweater

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    Blarney Vest

    June 2, 2013

    2 New Luxury Angora Baby Gifts

    February 10, 2013

    The Cashmere Cowls

    October 12, 2012
  • Knitting Christmas Gifts,  Knitting Projects,  New Products

    2 New Luxury Baby Gifts for Heirloom Treasures

    October 19, 2013 /

    I’ve just added two new luxury gifts for baby to the shop section. Both are hand knit from hand spun yarns. The pure cashmere dress was inspired by an old Beehive Baby booklet that I used to use for knitting for my own little babies many years ago and the Cashmere and Merino Layette is an original design but was also originally inspired by one of those old booklets from the 60s and 70s. I even had a few of those little books when I was a kid. I use to knit baby things because they didn’t take a lot of yarn. It was fine and gave me lots of…

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    Busy December

    December 7, 2013

    The Perfect Reversible Watch Cap The one my Guys like

    January 3, 2013

    Knitting Socks and Ideas for Christmas

    October 9, 2012
  • Knitting Projects

    A Few of my Works in Progress

    October 12, 2013 /

    I’ve been getting TONS of requests for custom work in the last few months. Part of that is because the Custom Handknit Sweaters page managed to get to the number one position in google for any related search terms. I know that’s a good thing but I just can’t knit that fast 🙂 The Mohair Vest: I had a friend bring me a bag of various mohair yarns from a yard sale and ask me what I could do with them. It was a wonderful challenge because she knows what to wear and always looks so fabulous in everything. There was only enough for a vest so we agreed upon…

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    Hoodie Pattern finished at last

    September 17, 2012

    2 New Luxury Angora Baby Gifts

    February 10, 2013

    The Cashmere Cowls

    October 12, 2012
  • Knitting Patterns,  New Products

    New Pattern Release “Atherton” Top Down Hoodie for Kids

    June 6, 2013 /

    I am just thrilled to be releasing the final edit of my latest knitting pattern for download. “Atherton”  A Top Down No Sew Hoodie with Cable Trim for Kids This is a design that is very close to my heart. One of my own personal favorites developed over years of refining the pattern to fit well, look good and be a joy to knit. Available now as an instant download Here Also available at   Craftsy    Ravelry   Etsy A versatile basic Hoodie Sweater Pattern to knit from the top-down all in one piece. For kids in 10 different sizes from 2T to size 16 or Adult small with about 4″…

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    Blarney Vest

    June 2, 2013

    The First Pattern – Stretchy Cast off

    August 25, 2012

    Big Cashmere Cowl Pattern

    October 14, 2012
  • Knitting Patterns,  Knitting Projects

    Blarney Vest

    June 2, 2013 /

    When a customer requested a custom knit sweater vest with a round neck I quickly found out why it had to be custom-made as well as custom designed. It is surprisingly difficult to find a vest without a v neckline in ready-to-wear or even in a knitting pattern. There were a few measurements that I felt were critical to fit. I had my customer email me the finished width (1/2 circumference) of the vest as well as the desired length and finished width at shoulders. I usually suggest that if they have a sweater that fits well this is the most reliable way to get out new one to feel…

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    Craftsy Class How to Say It: Pattern Writing for Knitters

    Finding and hiring a technical editor for self published knitting patterns

    October 28, 2012

    Finishing Jacob The Sweater my Guys Like

    April 5, 2013

    The Perfect Reversible Watch Cap The one my Guys like

    January 3, 2013
  • Fiber,  Spinning Yarns

    More of my March Spinning Adventures

    April 9, 2013 /

    Meredith has just sent me a few pictures of the sweater vest she created with the last of the Mango Merino Wool and Silk that I spun up into a yarn for her. She’s amazing. When I spin for Meredith she doesn’t ask for yardage or WPI and I don’t have to match a gauge. She lets the yarn do the talking and doesn’t even decide what it will be until she’s had it in her hands for a while. This is creative freedom at it’s best. Meredith has also generously sent me a testimony for our testimonials section. Here’s what she says about the yarn and a few pictures.…

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    Breed Specific and Rare Breed Wools

    February 1, 2013

    Managing Color in a Raw Fleece

    May 1, 2013

    Quicky Rolled Brim (somewhat slouchy) Hat

    January 19, 2013
  • Breed Specific & Rare Breed Wools,  Fiber,  Knitting Patterns,  Knitting Projects,  Spinning Yarns

    Finishing Jacob The Sweater my Guys Like

    April 5, 2013 /

    A few months ago I shared the pattern for the Hat my guys like and now here is the sweater that falls into that same category. With lots of input from DH, the eventual wearer of this pullover, I designed another sweater to match the one I knit him almost 30 years ago. Not only did the original sweater last for 30 years, but hardly a day went by that it was not called into service (except those hot summer days, of course) and it’s still all in one piece even if it is showing a little wear now. As you can imagine, I’ve knit him a few sweaters over…

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    Shetland Wool Moorit Hand Spun

    April 25, 2013

    Spinning a Fine New Zealand Merino Fleece

    April 25, 2013

    Hand Spinning a Worsted Sock Yarn – Slow Cloth

    February 15, 2013
  • Breed Specific & Rare Breed Wools,  Fiber,  Knitting Projects,  Spinning Yarns

    More on the Spotted Fleece – Jacob

    February 15, 2013 /

    I thought it was time to post an update to “Spinning the Spotted Fleece”. The sweater now has a name. It will be called Jacob. I will probably do a pattern for it after I’ve knit it in another colour pattern for variety. I’ve had quite a few orders for handspun yarns so the knitting is coming along rather slowly. I’m at the neck shaping. We tried it on and it’s within an inch of exact measurements which makes me very happy. That can definitely be worked out with washing and blocking.

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    Preparing a Raw Wool Fleece for Handspinning

    February 12, 2013

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    April 25, 2013
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