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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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    Quicky Rolled Brim (somewhat slouchy) Hat

    January 19, 2013

    Spinning the Spotted Fleece

    January 31, 2013

    The Cashmere Cowls

    October 12, 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 Cashmere Cowls

    October 12, 2012

    Photography and 2 Patterns Finished

    September 8, 2012

    Hoodie Pattern finished at last

    September 17, 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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    A Second “SWatch Cap” Hat

    January 23, 2013

    Custom Fit -New Sweater Design Software from Amy Herzog

    September 24, 2013

    The First Pattern – Stretchy Cast off

    August 25, 2012
  • Breed Specific & Rare Breed Wools,  Fiber,  Knitting Projects,  Spinning Yarns

    Slow Cloth Polwarth Socks Finished at Last

    April 26, 2013 /

    They started life as a lesson in preparing and spinning a raw fleece for worsted spun yarn. You can find that post here “Hand Spinning a Worsted Sock Yarn – Slow Cloth” so I though you might like to see the finished product. The socks are a slightly modified version of Gladysby General Hogbuffer. This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download. I had a bit of difficulty keeping the yarn consistent. This was probably because I was spinning too many other projects at the same time. I do find I can be completely consistent to the point where I can match yards per ounce in skein after skein…

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    Shetland Wool Moorit Hand Spun

    April 25, 2013

    Hand Spinning a Worsted Sock Yarn – Slow Cloth

    February 15, 2013

    Managing Color in a Raw Fleece

    May 1, 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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    Preparing a Raw Wool Fleece for Handspinning

    February 12, 2013

    Washing Raw Wool Fleece for Worsted Spinning

    February 12, 2013

    A New Design in Progress Grace

    October 12, 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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    Preparing a Raw Wool Fleece for Handspinning

    February 12, 2013

    More on the Spotted Fleece – Jacob

    February 15, 2013

    Slow Cloth Polwarth Socks Finished at Last

    April 26, 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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    A New Design in Progress Grace

    October 12, 2013

    Hand Spinning a Worsted Sock Yarn – Slow Cloth

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    Slow Cloth Polwarth Socks Finished at Last

    April 26, 2013
  • Knitting Projects,  New Products

    2 New Luxury Angora Baby Gifts

    February 10, 2013 /

    I am working really hard to get some of my special hand knits listed here on the web site and in the Etsy store. Today I got 2 more really special Angora garments listed that would be perfect for baby gifts. One for a baby boy and one for a baby girl. These are both one of a kind garments. There is no pattern available yet and I have not knit them again in any other form. Each was designed specifically for that particular special garment. They are both luxury items  which would be perfect heirloom gift. Ok, enough talk, lets see the pictures! Little Boy Blue Whisper Angora and…

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    Blarney Vest

    June 2, 2013

    Mini Etsy

    October 18, 2012

    It’s Winter

    January 24, 2014
  • Knitting Projects,  New Products

    2 New Luxury Items Bison, Cashmere or Baby Alpaca

    February 10, 2013 /

    It ended up taking me far too long but I managed to get 2 new luxury items posted for sale here, on Etsy and in all of my Social Media pages as well as new projects posted in Craftsy and Ravelry. Handknit Lace Wrap Bison and Cashmere Peru Baby Alpaca – Baby Surprise Jacket in Newborn size Enough talk, here are the images 🙂

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    Hello Kitty – Horray!

    January 19, 2013

    Top Down Hoodie Pattern

    September 13, 2012

    2 New Luxury Baby Gifts for Heirloom Treasures

    October 19, 2013
  • Knitting Projects,  New Products

    Little Boy Blue

    February 8, 2013 /

    Sneak Peek Angora baby sweater coming next week for sale here in the shop and on Etsy. Angora Rabbit Fiber: Spun, Dyed, and knit by hand Now Available to order One of a kind Angora rabbit baby sweater handknit in the softest and finest handspun and hand dyed angora yarn. This is definitely next to the skin soft! An original design that I created just for this cardigan so it is truely a One of a Kind (OAK) garment. The front band features 5 handmade buttons. A very special little sweater that would make a wonderful heirloom quality gift. SIZE: The sweater will fit a baby or toddler of approximately…

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    Quicky Rolled Brim (somewhat slouchy) Hat

    January 19, 2013

    Big Cashmere Cowl Pattern

    October 14, 2012

    2 New Gift Ideas for Baby

    October 24, 2013
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