Archive for September, 2010
Friday Finds – Sheep’s Clothing
Image via Falke website. Hmm, pink knee-highs–it’s a good look on him. Can your man rock that look? Tweet
Sewn Bind Off Tutorial with No Sewing
Devan loves yellow. He’s been asking me for handknit yellow socks. I was worried that by the time I had time to knit them he might have a new favourite colour–he does that sometimes. Since I needed a new sample
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Friday Finds – Upcycled Knitting Needles
Remember those vintage plastic knitting needles? I have a few in my stash that were my Mum’s and might have even been my Grandma’s. Australian artist Liana Kabel breathes new life into them along with other bits of plastic and
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Millions of Cats – Children’s Book
My Mum was a children’s school librarian and she has introduced me to many books, as you can imagine. One of her favourites to read aloud to her students was Millions of Cats. Upon rereading this book with Devan when
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Friday Finds – Petite Purls
I recently found out about a great online knitting magazine called Petite Purls. It focuses solely on knits for babies and children. How could I not have been aware of it? Where have I been? Audrey’s First Day by Elizabeth
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Newfoundland Trigger Mitts
In a box of my childhood things in my mother’s basement I discovered this pair of mittens I used to wear when I was Devan’s age. They are trigger mitts from Newfoundland. Devan and me, both at 8 yrs old.
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Friday Finds – Decals for Knitters
Wouldn’t you love to write your passion for knitting in big bold letters on the wall? Lewa’s Designs offers removable vinyl decals that will adhere to all sorts of surfaces including walls, mirrors, windows and laptops. You choose the size
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