Monthly Archives: February 2015

A knitting request I couldn’t refuse

Posted on February 26, 2015 by natalie

I’m relieved to say that although my spinning has been sadly neglected due to my back issues, I have been knitting. In the middle of all of my deadline knitting I had a request from my daughter. She’s been wearing … Continue reading →

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February yarnie: Sweet Paprika Yarns

Posted on February 25, 2015 by natalie

This month’s second yarnie is Sweet Paprika Yarns. This delightful yarn company was formed by a pair of sisters in Montreal. I’ve admired their yarns at shows for a few years now. I bought some lovely DK weight yarn from … Continue reading →

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Suzanne

Posted on February 15, 2015 by natalie

It’s Sunday and I’ve got no spinning at all to share with  you because my back has been acting up this week. For now spinning is out. I hope to get back to it soon. I just realized that I haven’t … Continue reading →

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February yarnie: Sweet Fiber Yarns

Posted on February 14, 2015 by natalie

I made February’s Hockey Scarf pattern in 3 versions from 2 lovely yarnies. Today’s yarnie is Sweet Fiber Yarns. I met Melissa last year at the Toronto Knitters Frolic. Guess what? You can too! If you’re near enough to Toronto to go … Continue reading →

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Sunday spinning update: a bit of a slow week

Posted on February 8, 2015 by natalie

I got all hopeful that I’d find some hours to spin in the last two weeks, but that hasn’t come to pass. I did manage to find a little bit of time, so I’ve started working with a lovely Polwarth/Tencel … Continue reading →

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