September Workshops / Classes

 Workshop - Tuesday, September 9th

Join Heather on Tuesday, September 9th (10am - 2pm) to get a new project started! 

• Need help picking out the right yarn for a project you have in mind?
• Want to start on one of the beautiful projects in this newsletter?
• Do you want to learn a specific technique?
• Is there a certain type of project you want to tackle for the first time?

Heather will help you to make sure you have everything you need to start a project and get you on the right track. Space is limited.

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Crochet Class - Saturday, September 20th

Join Bridget Borne for a Crochet Afghan Squares class. She will guide you through the 1st square of this beautiful project. Click the link below to see the project on ravelry.com. Pattern: The Fruit Garden by Jane Crowfoot Square #1 Saturday, September 20 (11am-1pm) Required skills: chain, slip stitch, single, double and treble crochet stitches. Come in soon to pick your colors to ensure we have the correct yarn quantities

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Workshop - Tuesday, September 23rd

Join Heather on Tuesday, September 23rd (10am - 2pm) to get help finishing a project! 

• Want help deciding whether to finish it or frog it?
• Can't figure out where you are in a pattern?
• Have a project mistake that you are not sure how to fix?
• Not sure how to go on to a next step in a pattern?
• Need help with a specific technique in a pattern?

Heather will help you to figure it all out and get you motivated to finish your project. Cost is $20 per project. Space is limited.

Recently Completed Projects

 

Pattern: Four Season's Shawl by Alana Dakos

Yarn: Deluxe Worsted Superwash by Universal

From Ravelry.com:
Worked from the top down, this shawl incorporates each of the four seasons interpreted in cables and lace. The beginning starts out with the bare branches of Winter, moves into the budding leaves of Spring and Summer and lastly the falling leaves of Autumn.

Pattern: Woven Checks Shawl by Stephen West

Yarn: Smooshy Cashmere by Dream in Color

From Ravelry.com:
Select one solid or semi-solid main color and one self-striping contrast color to knit this sideways triangle shawl. Begin at the small tip of the shawl and work increases toward the border as you only work with one color at a time. Stripes and slip stitches form the woven checks motif, creating the illusion of the self-striping yarn weaving in and out of the garter ridges. I-cord edges frame the large shawl shape. You can easily customize the size by knitting more pattern repeats for a large shawl or simply bind off early for a smaller shawl size. 

This pattern includes videos linked throughout the instructions to help you cast on and bind off, making this project ideal for beginner shawl knitting.

Pattern: Sophie Scarf 

Yarn: Poema Color by Laines du Nord

From Ravelry.com:
The Sophie Scarf is worked back and forth in one piece, from tip to tip in garter stitch with built-in i-cord edges.The smaller size Sophie Scarf reaches around the neck once, while the larger size can wrap around the neck twice.

This is a quick one skein project perfect for gift giving and the pattern is free with yarn purchase.

Pattern: Introspection by Brome Fields

Yarn: Vintage Chunky by Berroco

This quick and easy shrug is so soft and cozy that you will want one in every color! It is knit as a simple rectangle and then seamed at the end to form the "sleeves". It only takes three skeins of yarn so it is as affordable too!

We have lots of colors of Vintage Chunky in stock, so check them out online and place an order or stop by the shop soon.

Patterns: Elephant Washcloth by Linda Galvadon
Golf Club Washcloth by Daisy and Storm

Yarn: Ultimate Pima by Juniper Moon Farm

Washcloths are the perfect baby gift, are so quick and easy to whip up and don't take much yarn. Patterns are available on ravelry.com for just about any holiday, hobby, animal, etc that you can think of.

Patterns: Adalia by Jane Vanselous

Yarn: Silky Wool by Elsebeth Lavold

This beautiful crocheted crescent shawl begins with a few stitches in the center and rapidly grows outward. It is comprised mostly of rows of double crochet, occasionally interrupted by rows of single crochet eyelets and double crochet clusters. It contains rows of eyelets that resemble little diamonds, larger clusters representing faceted jewels, all finished off with a scalloped border.

Pattern: Sunday Shawl by Alia Bland    

Yarn: Kakigori by Noro

Zooey by Juniper Moon Farm

The Sunday Shawl is a soft & snuggly shawl, perfect for nippy winter days and nights. Make this shawl your own by choosing a colour scheme to suit your personality.

Stop by the shop soon to pick out your own unique combination of fibers and colors - we would love to help you!

Patterns: Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku (grey socks)
Heather's Basic Sock Pattern (other three pairs)

Yarn: Smooshy Cashmere by Dream in Color
Practically Perfect Sock by Emma's Yarn
Signature by West Yorkshire Spinners

As you can see, Heather has been a bit sock obsessed lately. She carries a pair of socks on needles pretty much everywhere she goes. They are the perfect project to keep with you at all times - they fit in a small bag, it only takes a couple of minutes to finish a row, and they are the best socks you will ever wear - so worth it!

What's On Our Needles

 

Pattern: Holly by Carrie Ursula McGrath

Yarn: Cirrus Jacquard by Juniper Moon Farms

Holly is the perfect pattern to really show off the beauty of Cirrus Jacquard - an oh so soft 100% cotton yarn that will make this sweater breathable and comfy. This sweater is sure to be a favorite.The pattern includes directions for girls 2 - 13 years old.

Pattern: Summer Vibe Market Bag by Jacqueline van Dillen

Yarns: Eco Twist by Queensland Collection

Linda is making progress on her bag - she has finished about half of the “V Stitch” portion of the Bag and then on to the straps. If you are looking for a summer crochet project, this is the perfect one - small and functional for your vacation packing or for a trip to the beach or grocery store!

Recently Completed Projects

 

Pattern: Sibella Scarf by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Yarn: Inka by Mirasol

Fingering weight Inka with its beautiful halo is the perfect yarn for this lacy scarf. It will be light but cozy and the alpaca in the yarn makes it soft on the skin.

Pattern: Seaside Stroll by Espace Tricot

Yarn: Cirrus by Juniper Moon Farm

From Ravelry.com:

This soft and squishy baby blanket brings to mind seaside strolls along the the boardwalk with your little one. The ribbed border is maintained along the selvedge edges while the body of the blanket features a pretty slip-stitch texture detail.

The simple 4-row repeat makes this a rhythmic yet engaging pattern, one that you will enjoy knitting from cast on to bind off.

New Yarn

 

Poema Color is Laines du Nord's new 100% wool yarn. We can't wait to see what you will decide to create with this - stop by the shop soon to choose your yarn and brainstorm with us on project ideas!

What's On Our Needles

 

Pattern: Turtle Dove Shawl by Sari Nordlund 

Yarn: Practically Perfect Sock by Emma's Yarn and Aerial by Berroco

From Ravelry.com:

The Turtle Dove shawl is a little kerchief that can be worn in multiple ways. It is started at the tip of the shawl, then increased on every right side row until the full width before decreasing your way back to the other tip.

The Wool and mohair yarns are held together to create a wonderfully soft and warm finished piece.

Pattern: Sibella Scarf by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Yarn: Inka by Mirasol

Fingering weight Inka with its beautiful halo is the perfect yarn for this lacy scarf. It will be light but cozy and the alpaca in the yarn makes it soft on the skin.

Pattern: Summer Vibe Market Bag by Jacqueline van Dillen

Yarns: Eco Twist by Queensland Collection

This beautiful market bag is eco friendly and a fashion statement! If you are looking for a summer crochet project, this is the perfect one - small and functional for your vacation packing or for a trip to the beach or grocery store!

Pattern: Heavenly Baby Blanket by Joyce Nordstrom

Yarns: Cirrus by Juniper Moon Farm

Cables and fan patterns are beautiful on their own, but the combination of the two really makes this a special blanket! The 100% cotton yarn makes this the perfect baby gift as it is easy to care for. This will be an heirloom project that you will love working on!

Pattern: Java by Melissa Leapman

Yarn: Kakigori by Noro

From Ravelry.com:

The timeless garter-tab triangle is reimagined in Leapman’s shawl. A central eyelet panel offers drape around the shoulders, while the outer stockinette panel lends weight to the piece. Knit in KAKIGORI #13 Fukuyama, with accent stripes in #34 Akitakata, it puts every facet of these colors on display.

Recently Completed Projects

Pattern: Mignon by Loop London

Yarn: Elements by West Yorkshire Spinners



Knit from the top down, this precious baby cardigan is sure to be a favorite! The soft and sweet 35% Silk, 35% Cotton, 30% Polyamide yarn pairs perfectly with the chunky cable in the pattern.

Pattern: On the Porch by Fifty Four Ten Studio

Yarn: Any worsted weight yarn - The Comfort sale yarn would be perfect for this blanket!

From Ravelry.com:

"The On the Porch blanket is a very easy knitting pattern. This lightweight blanket is perfect for cool summer evenings…on the porch. The simple textured stripe design of this blanket reminds me of the old painted wood floor of a special porch from my childhood."