I have started knitting again. I am doing little shawlettes as I call them. I have a lot of beautiful yarns which I never will be able to use all for myself so I have started making all my Christmas presents. At least for my sisters, nieces and girlfriends. I will post some pictures over the next few days.
I have been learning lace patterns. Some of them are so easy especially once I have memorized the pattern. At the moment I am knitting a pattern called Balance from the Yin Yang Collection by Angela Tong. I can't think of the name of the yarn but it is in really bright colours.
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Spring Yarn Crawl
On Saturday, my sister, Joan and I headed out on our first Spring Yarn Crawl. We headed to Soper Creek Yarn in Bowmanville first. We had a good look around, I picked up my Rat Race Scarf from the Yarn Challenge. I didn't win but my other sister, Kath, tied with 2nd with her horse hat.
Then Joan and I picked up some coffees and headed for Port Perry. The next yarn shop was Never Enough Wool. We found it quite easily. This shop was bright and cheerful. They had some beautiful alpaca wool that I may still have to buy to knit a hat for Hugh. I did buy some yarn called Smiley Stripes by Sirdar. It is a bamboo and wool mix. I bought the pattern book by Hearts & Stripes also by Sirdar. I have already knit the Baby Bolero Jacket for cousin's new granddaughter in Ireland.
Our next stop was On the Lamb in Uxbridge. This one was a bit more difficult to find. We had the old address!! But we just weren't that impressed with this shop. It was a bit dark. They are attached to a kitchen shop which we also had a look around. It was just too expensive for me.
We then stopped for lunch at Subway. Both Joan and I had tuna subs. I haven't had a good tuna sandwich in ages. It was delicious. From there we headed towards Fergusons at Myrtle Station. This was a small shop in a house so part of the upstairs was used also. Joan bought some lovely green cotton to knit a little summer top. I saw a beautiful shawl on display so I was going to buy the pattern. It is Regia Knits Journal 611 - Classic Styles and the shawl I am going to knit is 7261. Joan very kindly bought me the pattern and the yarn to knit it. The yarn is 100% merino and is Punta Lace Space Dyed. It is different colours of blue.
From there we headed back to Joan's house. Had a well deserved cup of tea and then I headed home.
Then Joan and I picked up some coffees and headed for Port Perry. The next yarn shop was Never Enough Wool. We found it quite easily. This shop was bright and cheerful. They had some beautiful alpaca wool that I may still have to buy to knit a hat for Hugh. I did buy some yarn called Smiley Stripes by Sirdar. It is a bamboo and wool mix. I bought the pattern book by Hearts & Stripes also by Sirdar. I have already knit the Baby Bolero Jacket for cousin's new granddaughter in Ireland.
Our next stop was On the Lamb in Uxbridge. This one was a bit more difficult to find. We had the old address!! But we just weren't that impressed with this shop. It was a bit dark. They are attached to a kitchen shop which we also had a look around. It was just too expensive for me.
We then stopped for lunch at Subway. Both Joan and I had tuna subs. I haven't had a good tuna sandwich in ages. It was delicious. From there we headed towards Fergusons at Myrtle Station. This was a small shop in a house so part of the upstairs was used also. Joan bought some lovely green cotton to knit a little summer top. I saw a beautiful shawl on display so I was going to buy the pattern. It is Regia Knits Journal 611 - Classic Styles and the shawl I am going to knit is 7261. Joan very kindly bought me the pattern and the yarn to knit it. The yarn is 100% merino and is Punta Lace Space Dyed. It is different colours of blue.
From there we headed back to Joan's house. Had a well deserved cup of tea and then I headed home.
Friday, April 1, 2011
What's On for Knitting - April
April seems to be a busy month for knitting events. Here are three events that I am going to take part in.
April 9 - Durham Spring Yarn Crawl - you need to be on Ravelry to see this, it's part of the Durham Region Knit & Crochet & Fibre group. But for those of you who want to take part, the following shops are participating: Never Enough Wool (Port Perry); On the Lamb (Uxbridge); Soper Creek Yarns (Bowmanville); Fergusons (Myrtle Station) and The Kniterary (Whitby). From what I have heard, you can get discounts at some of the stores. It will be nice to get out and about. My two sisters, Joan and Kath are hopefully going to do this with me.
April 15-16 - Creativ Festival - costs $15.00 to get in. Look at their website because there are lots of mini courses to take for free. This event is being held at the International Centre in Mississauga. I am going on the Friday with my sister, Joan.
April 30/May 1 - Knitters Frolic - costs $5.00 to get in, plus there are classes to sign up for (but at a cost). This event is held at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. I don't know if anyone is going with me but I will go on my own.
April 9 - Durham Spring Yarn Crawl - you need to be on Ravelry to see this, it's part of the Durham Region Knit & Crochet & Fibre group. But for those of you who want to take part, the following shops are participating: Never Enough Wool (Port Perry); On the Lamb (Uxbridge); Soper Creek Yarns (Bowmanville); Fergusons (Myrtle Station) and The Kniterary (Whitby). From what I have heard, you can get discounts at some of the stores. It will be nice to get out and about. My two sisters, Joan and Kath are hopefully going to do this with me.
April 15-16 - Creativ Festival - costs $15.00 to get in. Look at their website because there are lots of mini courses to take for free. This event is being held at the International Centre in Mississauga. I am going on the Friday with my sister, Joan.
April 30/May 1 - Knitters Frolic - costs $5.00 to get in, plus there are classes to sign up for (but at a cost). This event is held at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. I don't know if anyone is going with me but I will go on my own.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Soper Creek Knitting Contest
I went and voted today at Soper Creek Yarn. There are a lot of good entries so please go and vote. Mine is the rat race scarf. I took a few pictures while I was there. It was very sunny so the pictures aren't that great.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Knitting
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Knitter's Frolic
This morning, I headed off to attend my first Knitters Frolic. It was being held at the Japanese Cultural Centre. Once I arrived I was directed to the overflow parking, it was that busy already. I was very excited. I had decided not to attend any classes this year but I may give them a go next year. Kath was unable to go with me as she and Alan were getting food ready for the Mother's Day dinner which their Church puts on.
Anyways I got inside the building, paid my 5 dollars. There were so many vendors. I bought some lovely types of yarn. All really nice sock yarn. Since I have discovered socks, I can't wait to knit more. I bought a pair of antique sock stretchers for Kath and myself. I also got a free calendar and some knitting markers. There was a lot of different vendors. There was even yarn which you could spin yourself. I don't know if I will go that far. When I left it was pouring with rain but I didn't get too wet.
When I got home I decided to start knitting the little sweater for Detta's teacher last year. She is having her first baby. I am using the Shepherd Classic, it knits up so nicely. I was only about 5 rows into the sweator and realized I had no bright yellow. So I jumped in the car and drove all the way to Soper Creek Yarn. But they didn't have any. In fact she is going to no longer carry this brand of wool. The owner did say she had some at home which she could bring. That was so nice of her to offer but I am sure Kath has some. I am seeing her tomorrow so I can get it then.
Anyways I got inside the building, paid my 5 dollars. There were so many vendors. I bought some lovely types of yarn. All really nice sock yarn. Since I have discovered socks, I can't wait to knit more. I bought a pair of antique sock stretchers for Kath and myself. I also got a free calendar and some knitting markers. There was a lot of different vendors. There was even yarn which you could spin yourself. I don't know if I will go that far. When I left it was pouring with rain but I didn't get too wet.
When I got home I decided to start knitting the little sweater for Detta's teacher last year. She is having her first baby. I am using the Shepherd Classic, it knits up so nicely. I was only about 5 rows into the sweator and realized I had no bright yellow. So I jumped in the car and drove all the way to Soper Creek Yarn. But they didn't have any. In fact she is going to no longer carry this brand of wool. The owner did say she had some at home which she could bring. That was so nice of her to offer but I am sure Kath has some. I am seeing her tomorrow so I can get it then.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Busy Week
Joan and Tom popped around last Sunday on their motorbikes. Joan looks very flash on her bike. I have no desire whatsoever to get on a motorbike again. I think Joan is very brave especially in Canada.
While out in the garden I discovered that the baby pigeons were still hanging around. They were found under the shrubs or on the floppy cedar tree. I haven't seen them for the rest of the week though.
Work passed by quickly, two new jobs were posted at Seneca forLibrary Technicians but you have to be a full time employee to apply for them. I don't expect they will replace their jobs once the new jobs are filled. A cost saving approach by Seneca to stretch the work amongst its employees. I did apply for a job at the Ontario Legistlature and another one at Baycrest so we will have to see what happens with those. I am thinking of appling for a Radiation Protection Technician at OPG, you only need a high school diploma to apply. I am not quite sure if I would be suited to this job though.
The children and I went to see Land of the Lost last night. It was very funny and gross. The children loved it. I especially like the mosquito part and the dinosaur's brain the size of a walnut.
Detta and I had a busy day today. I wanted to get some more yarn for a scarf I am knitting, it is silk and seaweed. We dropped by Anne's house to pick her up to borrow her sewing m
achine. Her kitchen has been totally removed at the moment. Andrew and a buddy are doing it this coming week. We drove downtown with Anne, stopped by and bought some fried rice Chinese buns to eat plus a few for Hugh - Curried Beef and BBQ Pork. The bakery is called the Yung Sing Bakery and it is on Baldwin Street. Excellent food and service. The first time I went there, was when I worked for Sick Kids hospital in 1986. I would walk over at lunch time have a fried rice bun and a vegetable spring roll.We went to see Alex at her store but the Much Music channel were getting ready for their awards ceremony at the City TV building and it was crazy.
We found Alex and Detta is taller than Alex now. We went out for crepes, they were so good. I had dark chocolate and strawberries, Detta had dark chocolate and ice cream, oh yes I had cream also. Yummy. 
We left there to go to Romni wool shop but I didn't end up buying any more, one they didn't have and two the ball I had weighed 100 grams. We drove back to Anne's and stopped by for Lizzie. The traffic was terrible, College St and Bloor were closed!! Lizzie's flat is very nice and then we went to Anne's. I was so exhausted from all the driving. Anyways I am home now, enjoying my new office. Anne lent me her yellow ball for sitting on but I need to put a bit more air in.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Knitting
I can't believe I haven't talked about knitting in so long. I took a break when I wasn't feeling well (flu!). I have finished two projects - a hat for Donovan's teacher and a sweator for a baby which I still have to sew together.
The hat for Donovan's teacher is from an old knitting pattern of my Mum's. The bottom part in the lime green is a new stitch I have never done before. It is Tw2F and Tw2B which is Twist 2 Front and Twist 2 Back. For the first one, you knit in the front of the 2nd stitch and then knit in the front of 1st stitch and then for the second one, you knit in the back of the 2nd stitch and then knit in back of the 1st stitch. It was slow knitting for the first couple of rows but then it got easier as I kept doing it. The yarn I used for this was Merino wool, OMG, it is SO soft. It is called Filatura Di Crosa Baby Zarina, yes it's Italian. You wouldn't even know it was wool, I bought it for $3.50 for a 50g ball from Soper Creek Yarns. I also have purple and pink, I am going to knit one up for my cousin's daughter who just had her first baby - a girl, Katie Sarah.
The sweator I knit was again from an old knitting pattern of my Mum's. I did it in the Berroco Comfort DK. It is also extremely soft. The baby sweator knit up fairly fast but just was a bit ackward with changing colours every row.
I have started to use a new method of casting on. I previouly knit my stitiches on, but that can be time consuming. In the autumn, I knit Miles a pull on hat - balaclava and then I knit one for Donovan. Except with Donovan's hat the cast on was too tight so I thought I would try the long tail cast on method. I followed the instructions in the book and it was easy. Also I found it made a looser cast on so the hat easily fitted over Donovan's head. I have used this method ever since, it is so much faster. So for those of you who want to know how to do it, I found this video on You Tube - Long Tail Cast on. There is also a website where you can find other videos - Knitting Help. I have done so many new stitches and patterns this past winter. Knitting the hats for Miles and Donovan was the start of it. I loved the way the top knitted up. In fact, I also knitted one for my sister Joan so she could wear it under her riding helmet.
The hat for Donovan's teacher is from an old knitting pattern of my Mum's. The bottom part in the lime green is a new stitch I have never done before. It is Tw2F and Tw2B which is Twist 2 Front and Twist 2 Back. For the first one, you knit in the front of the 2nd stitch and then knit in the front of 1st stitch and then for the second one, you knit in the back of the 2nd stitch and then knit in back of the 1st stitch. It was slow knitting for the first couple of rows but then it got easier as I kept doing it. The yarn I used for this was Merino wool, OMG, it is SO soft. It is called Filatura Di Crosa Baby Zarina, yes it's Italian. You wouldn't even know it was wool, I bought it for $3.50 for a 50g ball from Soper Creek Yarns. I also have purple and pink, I am going to knit one up for my cousin's daughter who just had her first baby - a girl, Katie Sarah.
The sweator I knit was again from an old knitting pattern of my Mum's. I did it in the Berroco Comfort DK. It is also extremely soft. The baby sweator knit up fairly fast but just was a bit ackward with changing colours every row.
I have started to use a new method of casting on. I previouly knit my stitiches on, but that can be time consuming. In the autumn, I knit Miles a pull on hat - balaclava and then I knit one for Donovan. Except with Donovan's hat the cast on was too tight so I thought I would try the long tail cast on method. I followed the instructions in the book and it was easy. Also I found it made a looser cast on so the hat easily fitted over Donovan's head. I have used this method ever since, it is so much faster. So for those of you who want to know how to do it, I found this video on You Tube - Long Tail Cast on. There is also a website where you can find other videos - Knitting Help. I have done so many new stitches and patterns this past winter. Knitting the hats for Miles and Donovan was the start of it. I loved the way the top knitted up. In fact, I also knitted one for my sister Joan so she could wear it under her riding helmet.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Outing with Kath
I went and met Kath for breakfast. I did get weighed at WW, I actually lost some weight!!! YES!!! We stopped by Soper Creek Yarns and I bought some more yarn for the baby layette. I have decided not to do stripes. I am going to do the body part in yellow (with little holes). I am not sure about the green though, in comparison with the yellow it is very bright, where as the yellow is softer.
We visited some garden centres. I bought a spirea(!) for my front garden, now I must get out and do some planting. I saw a lot of other plants I would like but for the moment, I need to sort out what I have. Kath bought a bunch but she will be having a lot of people round this summer with Lisa's wedding in August. We also went by a church yard sale. I think we missed all the good stuff but Kath did get a frame for needle work.
Actually I saw some beautiful Aquilegia (Columbine), this one was called a clematis-flowered Columbine. There are some beautiful colours but at the moment $10 a pot was just a bit too much. I will have to see if I can purchase some seeds. The pictures below I didn't take but are from a website called davesgarden.com. There is also a very dark purple one which is beautiful.
We visited some garden centres. I bought a spirea(!) for my front garden, now I must get out and do some planting. I saw a lot of other plants I would like but for the moment, I need to sort out what I have. Kath bought a bunch but she will be having a lot of people round this summer with Lisa's wedding in August. We also went by a church yard sale. I think we missed all the good stuff but Kath did get a frame for needle work.
Actually I saw some beautiful Aquilegia (Columbine), this one was called a clematis-flowered Columbine. There are some beautiful colours but at the moment $10 a pot was just a bit too much. I will have to see if I can purchase some seeds. The pictures below I didn't take but are from a website called davesgarden.com. There is also a very dark purple one which is beautiful.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Day with Andrew and Lisa
I met Andrew and Lisa today for breakfast in Bowmanville. We had a great breakfast and then we went to the wool shop. Unfortunately the owner was delayed due to a dentist appointment. So we wandered up to Goulds, looked a quilting material, then we stopped at another fabric shop. We did manage to buy some bright pink buttons. Then finally Soper Creek Yarn opened and I bought some more wool and some more buttons for the little sweator Kath knit.
We then headed to Oshawa to go to another fabric store, out by Oshawa zoo. Lisa and I drove together and talked about weddings and candy. It was fun. The material store was fantastic. They have some beautiful material. The batiks were gorgeous, I may have to attempt a quilt for Hugh and I. Anyways Lisa found a piece of material she liked and bought 10 metres!!! This quilt is made only from one fabric but each square is made up by repeats. It will look beautiful.
We then headed back into Oshawa and went to Teddy's for lunch. Which was delicious. I will have to take Hugh there.
We then headed to Oshawa to go to another fabric store, out by Oshawa zoo. Lisa and I drove together and talked about weddings and candy. It was fun. The material store was fantastic. They have some beautiful material. The batiks were gorgeous, I may have to attempt a quilt for Hugh and I. Anyways Lisa found a piece of material she liked and bought 10 metres!!! This quilt is made only from one fabric but each square is made up by repeats. It will look beautiful.
We then headed back into Oshawa and went to Teddy's for lunch. Which was delicious. I will have to take Hugh there.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Dinner
Hugh and I had a great dinner last night with my sisters, Anne and Joan and their respective partners, Al and Tom. It was a clam bake but as we learned a clam bake is not baked clams! It had clams, mussels, shrimp, cherizo and frankfurters. It was delicious. There was also dessert of crème caramel. I am not a big fan of it myself but everyone else thought it was delicious.
Hugh bought a new barbeque. It only cost $99.00 from HomeDepot. Last year it sold for $350 so there are some good deals out there. Hugh is testing it out right now with some bbq chicken and ribs. Unfortunately I had a great lunch at Scrambles with Kath and am too full to have anything. But then again, Detta and I are off the to movies to see '17 again'. I don't even think I will have popcorn (unbelievable I know) but I may take a piece of fruit.
Kath has started knitting the cutest baby cardigan for a girl at her school. You can't quite see the colours, in this photo. The trim is fushia and bright green and the stripes are orange and yellow. I have the same wool so I am going to knit a matching hat. I did finish one of the other baby hats and another has all the ends sewn in. While Kath and I were out we stopped by the cute wool shop on Queen St E called The Purple Purl. Kath bought me a pattern for baby sneakers. I am also going to knit this girl a pair of matching sneakers for her baby. It was a lovely shop and nice seats for just coming in, knitting and chatting. There is also a cappuccino bar and good stuff to eat.
I tried a rib and they are delicious. The freezer has finished defrosting so I just need to give a good wipe down and Bob's your uncle.
Hugh bought a new barbeque. It only cost $99.00 from HomeDepot. Last year it sold for $350 so there are some good deals out there. Hugh is testing it out right now with some bbq chicken and ribs. Unfortunately I had a great lunch at Scrambles with Kath and am too full to have anything. But then again, Detta and I are off the to movies to see '17 again'. I don't even think I will have popcorn (unbelievable I know) but I may take a piece of fruit.
Kath has started knitting the cutest baby cardigan for a girl at her school. You can't quite see the colours, in this photo. The trim is fushia and bright green and the stripes are orange and yellow. I have the same wool so I am going to knit a matching hat. I did finish one of the other baby hats and another has all the ends sewn in. While Kath and I were out we stopped by the cute wool shop on Queen St E called The Purple Purl. Kath bought me a pattern for baby sneakers. I am also going to knit this girl a pair of matching sneakers for her baby. It was a lovely shop and nice seats for just coming in, knitting and chatting. There is also a cappuccino bar and good stuff to eat.I tried a rib and they are delicious. The freezer has finished defrosting so I just need to give a good wipe down and Bob's your uncle.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Dino Eggs
The eggs are hatching! The first two photos are from last night. Donovan's egg hatched this morning. We are still waiting for Miles'.I met Kath for breakfast in Bowmanville. It was very good, I had a Monte Cristo, the ham was quite lovely in it. Then we went to our now favourite wool shop, Soper Creek Yarn. I bought some patterns and yarn for my next hat. Kath got two lovely books, one was paid for by her first prize gift certificate in the knitting contest - the tea cozy. I can't wait to look at the books, they are really interesting.
I have a new phone, YES!! It still has the same number, still pink and it is a slide phone. Detta loves it.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Lion Brand
I have been using this website recently Lion Brand Yarn. They have lots of great free patterns. My sister is crocheting little animals for her cats to play with and there are lots here. You could always use lots of different colours. You do have to create an account but it is free.
Last night we had the Ajax Ice Waves Synchronized Skating End of Year Party. There were lots of presentations and food. The girls received these very cute year books with everyone's pictures and pictures of the events. Two more practices and one competition and we will be finished for the year.
Last night we had the Ajax Ice Waves Synchronized Skating End of Year Party. There were lots of presentations and food. The girls received these very cute year books with everyone's pictures and pictures of the events. Two more practices and one competition and we will be finished for the year.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
First Post
Wow, my first blog. It is so exciting. I wanted to show off the hat I recently knit. I knit it for a contest at a new wool shop in Bowmanville called Soper Creek Yarn. I called the hat, my 'Whoville' hat. It is very Dr. Seuss. There were 3 second place knitting items which I was one of. My sister, Kath, placed 1st with her tea cozy. I had to buy more of the wool I used in the contes, the colours looked so nice together but I can't decide what to knit.
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