Monthly Archives: January 2012

Saturday spinning update: a busy week

Posted on January 28, 2012 by natalie

Starting next week I’ll begin working on a contract and I’ll be a lot busier. I have been doing a bit of spinning this week to make up for it. I’ve finally finished off my Airlann batts and it looks … Continue reading →

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A great knitting week!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by natalie

Last week I took a trip with Francine to Almonte to do a photo shoot for an upcoming design. I can’t show you the knitting, but I can show you some of what I saw. We went to the Mississippi … Continue reading →

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Saturday Spinning update: getting closer

Posted on January 21, 2012 by natalie

Another week and I’m still working on my box of Airlann Cupcakes. I am happy to confirm that the first 3 batts did fit on one bobbin: And I’ve got the next 1.5 batts on the second bobbin: For your … Continue reading →

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A new scarf pattern: Shifting Ribs

Posted on January 19, 2012 by natalie

I’m happy to be able to show you all my new scarf pattern: Shifting Ribs. I managed to get out earlier this week on a not-so-terrible weather day to get some pictures. Shifting Ribs is a reversible worsted weight scarf. … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: more green

Posted on January 14, 2012 by natalie

I’m still working my way through my lovely box of Airlann batts. I’m thinking that I can probably squish 3 batts on one bobbin. I’ve got about 2 and a half on here so far and I’m still loving it. … Continue reading →

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December scarf winners

Posted on January 12, 2012 by natalie

We had another contest in my Ravelry group in December. Anyone who knit one of my scarf patterns last month was eligible for a prize. The winners got: one of my patterns janielet43 and LiLiBean took Strand of Pearls. sherrylkaye … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: it’s easy spinning green

Posted on January 8, 2012 by natalie

Although I’ve branched out a bit recently in terms of colour choices, I’m still a very big fan of the colour green. When I saw this box of green batts show up in the Cupcake Fiber Company etsy shop, I … Continue reading →

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The new me?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by natalie

Before we get to the “new me” stuff, here’s proof of knitting. I can’t show you the finished items yet, but here we have what’s left of 4 skeins of Quince Lark in Split Pea, 2 skeins of Berroco Vintage … Continue reading →

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