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My latest entry into the Station Gallery Member Competition.

October? Really?

Surprise! October is here! Who knows where September has gone...if you do please let me know.
Through September the shop has been stocking up with lovely lovely yarns just for you!

The is a good compliment of sock yarns for your knitting pleasure and still some Regia on its way.

The latest arrival is Zephyr laceweight. This is an amazing yarn with - fantastic drape and gorgeous to knit with. It is 50% wool and 50% silk. One 2 oz. center pull ball is 630yards and it is very affordable at $15.50 per ball! The colour shown below is Blueberry. I have it and many other colours one the shelf right now!

Along with the Zephyr yarn I have brought in some shawl patterns from Queen Anne's Lace. She uses the Zephyr in her patterns. Pictured her is the Queen of the Earth Stole. Come in to see the other patterns I have!

It is not too late to start your Christmas knitting so make sure to get your yarn before you run out of time!

Also in is Folk Shawls and a Mother/Daughter Knits book to add to the book shelf.

This weekend is the area yarn crawl so everything will be 10% off (or more) for the day!

Secret Christmas Knitting

I am slowly and secretly working on a sweater for my new husband for Christmas!
Sorry for the terrible picture, but I have yet to figure out how to make a sweater progress shot look good!
This is Mission Falls tri colour yarn. I have a great love affair with Mission Falls and last year took Chris into the store to pick out what colour he would like and this is what we came out with...it's beautiful.
The pattern is Tom from the queensland collection. Ever since I met Jane Ellison at Kniterary during a workshop I have wanted to try some of her patterns...I love her simple yet classy approach and this sweater is both.
I have 15 of 26 inches of the back knit...whoo! I am hoping to have this done by mid October...Crossing my fingers and moving forward!!

September and Jaywalkers

Summer is just speeding by!!

The summer lull is over and new stock is arriving almost daily!

The new Berroco Blackstone Tweed is devine! Imagine a tweed without the scratch factor! Angora and mohair are added to the wool and my what a feel. There is a sample sweater in the shop to try on. I have already sold out of the booklet but more will be in soon!

Lots of new sock yarn in!
I am knitting a pair of Jaywalker socks out of the Berroco Sox and they are turning out fabulous! To look at the ball you would never expect the result!

I have it in 2 other colourways too!

There is more Peruvia and new colours of Ultra Alpaca as well.

Still to come in....Debbie Bliss, Handmaiden and Manos.

I have put some new fall classes on the website and there are more to add. The schedule will be made up as soon as Vickie and I have a moment together to work on it.

If you haven't been in the shop lately lots of changes have been happening so make sure to pop on in!

See you soon!

Nature's Nectar

May I present to you Nature's Nectar.

I am preparing to send this to Mardi Bras for their July 10th Fund Raiser at the Gladstone in Toronto. I think there are still tickets available! It is a great cause!

sharon's shawl

sharon's shawl
Originally uploaded by kniterary

Sharon is the first one finished in the Flower and LeafLace Shawl Knit a Long. Congratulations Sharon!!

June is for Brides

I think that the dream wedding dress for a knitter is one that they have knit for themselves. For the most part the dresses that I have come across are one of a kind and oh so beautiful! Vogue spring 2008 had some nice patterns for wedding shrugs and a wedding dress.

This beautiful open lace work would float so beautifully and be so cool for the summer outdoor wedding. You could definitely change it to be a full length dress! It would probably take about as long to knit as a fine yarn sweater! I can see it in Svale or Debbie Bliss Prima or even Stork cotton.

On the more extravagant side these following dresses would take a fair bit of labour but they are striking! If I were hand knitting the dress on the right I would probably allow myself 6 months or so unless a knitting machine were used for the large plain areas! But, Oh, what a dream!!

Much more realistic and actually something a fair number of knitter brides are making for themselves is the bridal shawl or veil. Just make your preferred lace pattern out of some really fine lace weight yarn like the Misti Alpaca Lace or something slightly heavier like Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino to get this lovely diaphanous look.

Michelle of The Sweet Sheep is knitting a very simple shawl out of her own hand dyed. The gentle variations in a hand dyed yarn will make for a beautiful subtle statement. Like Michelle you do not have to go with white! Choose your favorite colour to make your wedding shawl out of!

I can't help it! I think that Vickie's newest shawl pattern would be beautiful knit in white or pastel HandMaiden Sea Silk would be a stunning addition to any bridal ensemble.



I also think that a nice simple triangular shawl would look great wrapped around a big brimmed hat for the wedding and afterwards! Even as a guest to a garden wedding this would be stunning!

Want something easier that takes less time? How about the Garter. This elopement Garter from Knitty is a very simple lace design adorned with ribbon.

How about some flowers that will never wilt??? There are many felted flower patterns that could be used to create your own unique bouquet.

Again Knitty has these Calla Lilies that would be perfect.

What ever you choose to make for your wedding it will be a piece that could be passed on to children!!

Already married?.....

Well you could always renew your vows just so you can have your own hand knit wedding!!