Posted in WIP, knitting on 31.12.2007 | No Comments »
Christmas knitting is done. It is now time for leisurely and selfish knitting, meaning stress-free (since I’ve used this pattern before) and knit something for myself. I started a wrap cardigan with some yarn that was given to me by my friend, Clare.
Yarn: Emerald Aran, Blarney Woollen Mills
Fibre Content: 100% wool
Pattern: Neck Down Wrap [...]
Posted in travel on 27.12.2007 | 2 Comments »
While in Edinburgh, I had the opportunity to meet some blogging friends, Hobbits Abroad. I have been a reader of their blog for almost a year now, and followed their move from California to Scotland. D & T travelled from Glasgow to meet up with me. I had a great time chatting in person. They [...]
Posted in stash, travel, yarn shops on 27.12.2007 | No Comments »
Boxing Day Sales everywhere…Here in Edinburgh, the main shopping district, Princes Street was lined with shoppers looking for THE DEAL of the season.
As a knitter, I made my way over to John Lewis’ Habdashery Department to rummage through the Clearance Sales. What did I find?
Discontinued stock and colours at half price!!! I could not [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on 26.12.2007 | 1 Comment »
This is my second visit to Edinburgh. It has been ten years since my last visit. As the Family returns to the hotel to rest, after our lunch at an “all you can eat” Chinese Buffet, I decided to walk my lunch off while “
window shopping” on Princes Street.
The city was busy with shoppers on [...]
Posted in Canada, Christmas, books, knitting, stash, yarn shops on 25.12.2007 | 1 Comment »
Two weeks prior to the MiL’s arrival for a Christmas visit with us, I rang my favourite yarn shop in Toronto, Lettuce Knit. I placed an order for a few little goodies. The MiL was so kind to pick up my order during one of her shopping trips in Kensington Market.Last week the MiL [...]
Posted in Christmas on 25.12.2007 | No Comments »
Merry Christmas! I am enjoying this Christmas season with my family. Good cheer and fun to everyone!!!
Posted in Christmas, completed projects on 19.12.2007 | 1 Comment »
**warning: Christmas content**
I know it as Kris Kringle or Secret Santa gift exchange… a hand knitted hat: a great way to use up some yarn stash. a simple 1 x 1 rib in green and added a couple of red stripes the finished project, all wrapped and ready for the gift exchange tomorrow
Posted in Christmas, completed projects, home sense on 17.12.2007 | 2 Comments »
Every year (with the exception of last year), I buy a fresh wreath. The shop around the corner from our home had some noble fir wreaths. I have a total dislike for cheap looking ribbon and plastic ornaments. It’s a good thing I found my box of ribbon and crafty bits and bobs… I guess I [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on 09.12.2007 | 3 Comments »
As Christmas approaches, the frantic frenzy of Christmas knitting… Nearing completions as I knit the handles on the handbag. Then it is off to the washing machine this week.
Will this hat be completed in time for the Secret Santa gift exchange this week?
Posted in completed projects, fashion sense, knitting, pattern on 03.12.2007 | No Comments »
Pattern: His Hat
Yarn: Shepherd Bulky by Lorna’s Laces
Colour: 74
Model: Lyndon
