Tag Archives: KAL

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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Spam, spam, spam

Posted on June 30, 2014 by natalie

I felt like I was in an awkward position today. Canada has brought in some new anti-spam laws with hefty penalties. Although my mailing list was created as an opt-in list with confirmations required to sign up, I felt compelled … Continue reading →

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Variations on a theme

Posted on June 26, 2014 by natalie

First, I have to show you this postcard that my Aunt Viv sent me from England: One more week to go until the Tour de France! Yes, they’re getting all excited over there about the start of the tour being … Continue reading →

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Peloton: TdF KAL, 2014

Posted on June 16, 2014 by natalie

Last week I showed you the prizes for my 5th annual Tour de France Knit Along (TdF KAL). Today I’m here to share the pattern. It’s called Peloton: This semi-circular shawl is inspired by the riders of the Tour de … Continue reading →

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Colouring Undulation: my process

Posted on November 12, 2013 by natalie

For anyone participating (or thinking of participating) in my November-long Colour your own Undulation KAL, I thought I’d show you my process for playing with colour with this scarf. Before I sent in my pitch to Quince & Co. for … Continue reading →

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Contest: Colour your own Undulation in November

Posted on October 24, 2013 by natalie

Earlier this year my Undulation design came out in the Quince & Co. scarf collection: This is a simple-to-knit garter stitch scarf using 4 different colours of worsted weight Lark and it is shaped by short rows in the middle … Continue reading →

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Tour de France KAL preparation

Posted on May 10, 2013 by natalie

It might seem premature, but I’m gearing up for my fourth annual Tour de France Knit Along (KAL). Each year I come up with a shawl design that has some inspiration taken from France. I put up some lovely prizes … Continue reading →

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Tour de France KAL results

Posted on July 25, 2012 by natalie

Well I’m back from all the cottaging and from a wonderful trip to Paris with my husband. Before I get into all the details and show you lovely pictures, I thought I’d better wrap my my Tour de France KAL. … Continue reading →

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Childeric’s Bees is available!

Posted on June 27, 2012 by natalie

I first hinted at a project based on King Childeric’s bees a couple of weeks ago. I previewed the prizes for the KAL for this pattern more recently. Here’s the finished object, modeled beautifully by Francine:  And here’s what it looks … Continue reading →

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Tour de France KAL prizes and preview

Posted on June 22, 2012 by natalie

I’ve been busy wrapping up work on the pattern for this year’s Tour de France Knit Along (KAL).  Participation in the KAL is simple. You can knit or you can cheer the participants on. If you’re knitting, the pattern’s going … Continue reading →

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