Finishing Kerrera (by Gudrun Johnston) was a bit of a marathon but well worth it! I heart this sweater although I was sweating through the photo shoot because it is so warm. I started this on…
For the past 10 days, we drove through the Rocky Mountain trench, down the Columbia Valley (to Cranbrook), to the East (Creston) and across the Kootney Lake ferry to the West Kootneys (Nelson and down to…
Dresses without a matching cardigan are usually in want of a matching cardigan, yes? Yes. Especially when the matching cardigan is leafy, graceful and “rich in texture, line, and openwork” (Barbara Walker’s A Second Treasury of…
I have started working on Kerrera by Gudrun Johnston out of some worsted that I have been staring at for a while and wondering what it shall be. I am happy to report that I am…
This project sat in my unfinished objects drawer for the past 18 months. I know. It’s a long time. And it only took the better half of a day to finish him – why didn’t I…
Even though Fall is my favourite season of the year, June is my most favourite month. It’s probably partly because my birthday is in June but I think it’s mostly because of the anticipation of Summer.…
Another shawl to share with you! I am on a roll! As those who know me will tell you, I love muted colours. I’m talking about really quiet neutrals that I know I will wear for…
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