Monthly Archives: February 2012

I’m a Collector – Really!

That’s why I have boxes and bags and rooms full of yarn. I have always been a collector.  When I was a child it was toys – dolls mostly.  As I got older I started to read and collect books – I still … Continue reading

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Note on Section C! Now Available!

Section is now ready to go! Section C is the middle section of the scarf.  This is where changes in length can be made and yardage assessed. I have finished my scarf – I only had about 5 grs (20M) of yarn … Continue reading

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Early Spring – Koigu and Missoni – Colours

It is Early Spring (the West Coast starts this Season a little early) and the real Spring is on it’s way.  I have spent a little time in the garden checking out the colours of the flowers and the types of Spring growth that … Continue reading

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Beads, Beads, Beads – the Magical Embellishment!

I have been creating many things lately that are beaded. At the same time as creating my scarves and hats, I have been writing a small article on “bead knitting” and “beaded knitting”. I have collected all of the links to my blog postings on … Continue reading

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Signs of Spring

The Rhubarb is just showing through the dirt, Christmas Roses are blooming, as are Snowdrops, and Winter Aconite (thanks Maureen!).  It has been a much wetter winter than originally forecast and the moss is spreading through the garden and the grass.  It … Continue reading

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Little Things

It is the little things in life that make each day better.  As trite and overused as this statement can be – it is also true – which is why it is trite and overused! As I was growing up we moved often,  no place … Continue reading

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Mistakes Fixed

There was a mistake in the Transiton Chart B.2. It has now been fixed. For those of you close to this point, you may need the fixed download! http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dark-of-the-morning Happy Knitting Lynette

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Retreat and Other Knitting News

The Retreat is over and like normal it went much too fast!  Thirty-seven women, one baby,  Emily and myself, adds up to forty-one jam-packed experiences!  This retreat ran very smoothly and seemed to be well received.  We saw some incredible projects – … Continue reading

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Next Piece of the Pattern!

Here is the next piece of the pattern.  Link is for the pattern site on Ravelry!  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dark-of-the-morning I have lots to write about, after the weekend and the Retreat.  Will blog later today! Happy Knitting Lynette

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Retreat Bound

It takes forever to arrive and is finished in no time flat!  It is Mad About Ewe’s Annual Retreat and I am as ready as I can be…. The samples are done, my bags are packed and the handout is printing!  Sophie has … Continue reading

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