Monthly Archives: January 2015

Canadian Art Deco Knits: Hockey Scarf

Posted on January 31, 2015 by natalie

The February pattern in my Canadian Art Deco Knits e-book is the Hockey Scarf. This reversible textured scarf was inspired by the corners of Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. That makes it a bit of a miracle that my husband … Continue reading →

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Sunday spinning update: another gradient skein

Posted on January 18, 2015 by natalie

First off, I should mention that the blog is somewhat messed up at the moment and comments are not functional. That’ll be something I’ll try to fix soon. This week I’ll have some more knitting content & hopefully I’ll get … Continue reading →

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Sunday spinning update: crazy BFL mission

Posted on January 11, 2015 by natalie

Last week’s blue singles from a Loop bullseye bump got plied into a wondrously soft skein of yarn. I’ve got somewhere around 320 yards. It’s a great way to start spinning in 2015: Next up I’d had an idea that … Continue reading →

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January’s Art Deco Pattern location: Université de Montréal

Posted on January 10, 2015 by natalie

January’s pattern from my Canadian Art Deco Knits ebook is the Cormier Grille Shawl. Today I’m going to show you some of the pictures I took of the Pavillon Roger-Gaudry, the building with the metal grilles that inspired this pattern. … Continue reading →

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Sunday spinning update: first skein of 2015 in progress

Posted on January 4, 2015 by natalie

I feel relieved that I’ve finished enough of my knitting deadlines that I was able to spend some time at the spinning wheel over the holidays. I started out with something that’s new to me: a merino Bullseye Bump from … Continue reading →

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