Monthly Archives: April 2012

Done frolicking!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by natalie

I’ve just returned from a lovely quick trip to Toronto for the DKC Knitter’s Frolic. I was helping out Debbie Wilson of Sheeps Ahoy. Here’s what the booth looked like just before the knitters ran in (yes, ran in): (note … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update – Targhee

Posted on April 28, 2012 by natalie

This week I’ve been working on a braid of Targhee from Into The Whirled. (Look! ITW is having a shop update today!) I split it in half and weighed it, intending on spinning a 2 ply. The singles were nice and … Continue reading →

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Dyer to the rescue!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by natalie

Remember how I had about 200g of handspun that I wasn’t too thrilled with? A couple of weeks ago I handed it over to my friend Yvonne of Yvieknits Yarns and I got it back tonight. It’s a lovely green … Continue reading →

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Planning to knit

Posted on April 25, 2012 by natalie

I’m having trouble actually knitting because I’m overwhelmed with all the knitting planning: – need to prep a sock leg for upcoming Cat Bordhi class – what yarn? – need to find yarn & needles of appropriate weights for other … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: straight from the sheep

Posted on April 21, 2012 by natalie

This past Monday the Ottawa Knitting Guild had Pam & Elwood from Rare Breeds Canada as guest speakers. The talk, sheep pictures & questions were interesting. They also brought yarn. And smelly fleeces in feed bags. I managed to pinch … Continue reading →

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Peeves + knitting news

Posted on April 20, 2012 by natalie

I’ve been a little annoyed this week at various points, so I thought I could cleanse the feelings by sharing some of my pet peeves with you. Sink strainers: they’re there for a reason, people. Turn it one way, it … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: slow clean up, part 2

Posted on April 14, 2012 by natalie

I recently received a little memory stick containing this book: Why? I’ve got some lovely supported spindles & I lack the knowledge of exactly what to do with them. Susan (fleegle) has spent a lot of time putting together a … Continue reading →

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Not the quickest way to clean up (part 1)

Posted on April 10, 2012 by natalie

This past weekend I was working my way through the house tidying some stuff up and putting it away. I tackled the table that’s beside the chair I knit in. That’s where my knitting stuff on the go gets piled. … Continue reading →

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Saturday spinning update: Sweet Georgia

Posted on April 7, 2012 by natalie

Last September when I got my wheel (at Just Knitting in Carleton Place) I also got some lovely SweetGeorgia superwash merino to spin up. This week’s braid was Stella: Lovely, no? I divided it up into 4 equal amounts. The … Continue reading →

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Precious little knitting

Posted on April 4, 2012 by natalie

It really feels like I’m not making much progress in the way of knitting. I’m working full time and my creativity feels limited. I’m feeling a little stifled. I know that’ll change soon. I’ve only got about another month of … Continue reading →

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