Tag Archives: Strand of Pearls

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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Wonderful weekend in K-W

Posted on September 14, 2011 by natalie

Here are some highlights of the Kitchener-Waterloo Knitters’ Guild Fair this past weekend: accosting a tiara-wearing Sandi Wiseheart (really!) making Anne Hanson laugh with my “hit myself in the head with a rake” story (there’s a reason Louise keeps bringing … Continue reading →

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Yarn orgy

Posted on May 3, 2011 by natalie

Ok, it wasn’t an orgy, it was the DKC Spring Frolic in Toronto at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Center. Close enough. But I’ve got a bag full of stuff that needs to be shown off to folks who’ll truly appreciate … Continue reading →

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Road trip!

Posted on April 28, 2011 by natalie

Tomorrow Anna Dalvi & I are traveling to Toronto for the DKC Spring Frolic. Today I’m a little frantic. I’m doing laundry, tidying up, and making lists. I’ve got a list of things to buy today, a list of things … Continue reading →

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Bye bye 2010

Posted on December 31, 2010 by natalie

Looking back on 2010, I can’t quite believe how much I got done in the wool-related part of my life. Despite having the house on the market for half the year, I kicked out these patterns: (Eiffel Tower Shawl, Diamond … Continue reading →

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Fast Forward and December Scarf Knit Along

Posted on November 15, 2010 by natalie

Fast Forward Scarf I’ve had a look through all the names suggested for my new scarf pattern and I’m going with Fast Forward. Thanks very much to Anna Dalvi for the suggestion. I never would have come up with that … Continue reading →

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Strand of Pearls – pre-release sale

Posted on October 12, 2010 by natalie

I’ve been knitting, blocking, measuring, writing, and working with the test knitters to get the Strand of Pearls scarf ready. This elegant scarf is mainly in garter stitch, with a lace edging of “pearls” that start small, increase in size … Continue reading →

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