Monthly Archives: July 2014

Shirley.Brian Yarns

Posted on July 30, 2014 by natalie

Do you remember that I posted last week about a trip to Merrickville? Well now I’m going to tell you what motivated the trip. Quite recently, Beckie from Unraveled in Merrickville posted some pictures to her Facebook page that had … Continue reading →

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Tour de Fleece

Posted on July 28, 2014 by natalie

Despite being at home for the Tour de France this year, I didn’t go too crazy with the spinning for the Tour de Fleece. I didn’t officially participate on a team and I just didn’t have time to follow the … Continue reading →

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Tour de France KAL – just a few days to go!

Posted on July 23, 2014 by natalie

The Tour de France is approaching its end, which means that knitters are busy working away on my Peloton KAL. I know some people will be working away right up to the Champs Élysées, but don’t forget to at least … Continue reading →

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Stash enhancement

Posted on July 22, 2014 by natalie

This past weekend a friend and I took a lovely drive out to Merrickville. Our main purpose was to see Beckie at Unraveled, but there are lots of lovely stores to poke around in. I found a lovely little print … Continue reading →

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Late spinning update

Posted on July 21, 2014 by natalie

Last week went by in a blur. It started out with cake when someone turned 7: I really don’t know what happened the rest of the week, but I did manage to get some spinning done. The merino got plied … Continue reading →

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I do still knit

Posted on July 14, 2014 by natalie

It seems like I’m always knitting, but it’s usually something that’s not finished or that can’t be revealed right away. This week, that’s changed. A friend of mine just had twin girls and I felt the need to knit. I … Continue reading →

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Sunday spinning update: Yarn!

Posted on July 13, 2014 by natalie

I am feeling victorious today. I’ve finally made some yarn since the big house move. This was mostly thanks to the daily spinning prompt of watching the Tour de France. First of all, I finished spinning the merino singles that … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: Tour de Fleece

Posted on July 5, 2014 by natalie

I did manage to watch the first stage of the Tour de France today. This year I’m doing a sort of laid-back Tour de Fleece. I don’t have specific goals. I’m just trying to spin more. Today I brought the … Continue reading →

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