Happy New Years! I always dread the end of a year and the start of a new one since I usually feel that the year was a good one and I am not quite ready for…

For my birthday this year, Mom and Dad gave me yarn. They are awesome. And know me! I chose Berroco Blackstone Tweed in 2601 (cream/natural). I have lots to say about the yarn but I am…

I started these over a year ago after finding the yarn at Dressew here in Vancouver for $1.99. All I had to do to finish them was graft the toe of one of the two socks.…

In a scramble for a last knitted Christmas gift for my brother [P], I ravelry searched “hat, men, toque” and came up with Stephen West’s Botanic Hat. I had bought burnt orange to add to the…

This is just a quick post to share a finished Christmas present: You might remember that my mom asked for a couple of gifts for two very dear friends – the first Traveling Woman was finished…

While in Toronto last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Lettuce Knits as per my usual. I love looking around the store and seeing the luxurious yarn – some of which is still hard to…

They are finished. One pair of socks in 7 days. A new record for me. And they are lovely. I used 2.25mm DPNs for these bad boys. I love the manly colour and they look especially…