Devan has new socks in yellows and golds–his favourite colours. I test knit Shozo, a pattern written by Nigel, my step-father. It’s toe up with a great method for working the gusset, heel turn and even the heel “flap” looks
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Today is every knitter’s favourite day. We knit for this day so that our families have sweaters to wear. Although it’s not like we need an excuse to knit! Today I’m wearing my Tangled Yoke Cardigan which I knit, of
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When it comes to being a boy with short hair, there’s only so much you can do for crazy hair day at school. This year we added yarn to Devan’s spiked hair. He was very pleased with it. Of course,
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Crochet lends itself so nicely to making three-dimensional stuffed creatures. The denser fabric—especially when working on a smaller hook—really creates a firm structure that doesn’t stretch out of shape when stuffed. Consequently the finished stuffies aren’t floppy. I mentioned before
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Another crop of crafters are well on their way to finding their true passion. Noon-hour classes at my son’s elementary school have been keeping me busy. My 7 and 8-yr-old knitters just love the sparkly knitting needles I made for
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My little Harry Potter fan was thrilled with his very own “Weasley Jersey” as he insists on calling it. That is, after he actually looked at the “clothes” in the gift box. He initially threw the sweater out on the
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Here’s a project for the holiday break. Shall we do it as a knit along?! Tweet

When I’m quiet it usually means I’m busy, especially at this time of year … busy working on Christmas preparations and gifts. We have a Harry Potter fan in our household and when I innocently sounded him out he seemed
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Just in time for the season, a sweet Christmas read about a little rabbit’s DIY approach to gift giving. Shall I Knit You a Hat? is “a Christmas yarn” written by Kate Klise and illustrated by her sister, Sarah Klise.
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Look at this beautiful Lucy knit by Myriam. I just love the colour combination. Click her link to see more shots on her blog. Myriam is a local lower mainland knitter and teacher. She used Regia 4-ply yarn in one
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Noon-hour classes at Devan’s school have been taking up much of my time and energy. I’m teaching knitting, crochet and jewellery classes four times a week. It’s terrific to see the kids being creative but it has been cutting into
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