Tag Archives: Sweet Paprika Designs

Let the yarn shine

Posted on March 26, 2017 by natalie

Sometimes I like to come up with something fancy and complicated. Other times I like making a simple knit that shows off the yarn. When I was swatching for Impressionist Stripes, I was going for something simple that would let the … Continue reading →

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October’s Canadian Art Deco Knits pattern and Songlines Collection winner

Posted on October 2, 2015 by natalie

October’s Canadian Art Deco Knits pattern is the Chandelier Hat. This double knit hat was inspired by the beautiful large chandeliers in the Supreme Court of Canada. From the outside, the Supreme Court fits in with the other copper-roofed Chateau-style … 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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Twist!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by natalie

I had a wonderful time on Sunday at the Twist Fibre Festival. It was a bit of a hike to Saint-André-Avellin, but the weather was beautiful. First thing in the morning (ok, more like 9am) the roads were clear. I … Continue reading →

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