Category: Knitting
Tri-tone scarf
This superbulky yarn is so quick to knit with. I found it at The Loop on Barrington St. I’m knitting a two-toned scarf and only cast on 11 stitches instead of 13. A simple knit and purl pattern great for a beginner. Super quit for a last minute gift. This one is for me to match my vintage 1940’s swing coat.
Wee Ones
Finished my infant and toddler socks for my guitar teachers wife, they are expecting their 4th child any day now, the pattern comes from creatingafamilyhome.com.
My quinoa salad from Frais Catering:
It was delicious. Starting my Love Socks, a free pattern on Ravelry. I saw a sample knit at The Loop yarn shop awhile ago and so they have been in my queue ever since patiently waiting.
Wisp Wrap
I wore my Wisp Wrap last night. Knit with Debbie Bliss angel.
Wednesday Market Day
Today I spent my time finishing projects, and starting new ones. I didn’t travel to my writing group today. I’ve learned that I can’t make time and it won’t stand still for me. My Wisp Wrap is almost complete. Which is good because I want to wear it on Saturday!! I have to decide on ribbons or buttons to secure it. Ribbons would be fun because I can lace it up any which way. The wrap is designed with eyelets around the perimeter.
I found these books at The Box Of Delights bookshop in Wolfville. The cover is what catches my eye then I read the back and first page. If I’m intrigued it’s a go!!
The Wolfville Farmers Market will feed
me before I pick up our CSA share for this week. Our shares have been packed with the local bountiful harvest of late and I’m looking forward to what I may find. Whatever is in season always seems to blend well in a soup, so if all else fails…soups on!! Here’s some great offerings from Frais Catering who will be at tonight’s community supper. Love it!! I wish you could have experienced the wonderful smells from Frais Catering as I was sitting at The Wool n Tart finishing up my commissioned pieces for delivery.
Future projects, the CoBaSi teal/turquoise will be striped socks and the CoBaSi plus in olives will be a drop stitch cowl.
I found these beautiful words in my Taproot Magazine.
It’s here!!!
My new issue of Taproot Magazine. It’s beautiful and filled with everything I need including a sweater pattern.
Hats galore
I have been knitting even though I haven’t been blogging. I finished a couple of projects, and started a couple more. Today is a day of rest, chores, and inspiration. I have been searching WordPress for projects I admire. I found a few beautiful ideas in fashion and crafting. Thanks to all!! Fall is always my time for reflection and taking stock. Back to my usual routine of music lessons and group gathering with my writing friends and knitting friends. The students are back to school and there is an energy in the air, I look forward to. Here are my projects. Three are traveling by Canada Post tomorrow toward Louisbourg for my favourite Archaeology team. The lovely olive green will be delivered Wednesday to L at The Rolled Oat, my fav place to eat in the valley.
Wisp Wrap, I’m knitting for myself to wear next weekend for David Suzuki’s Blue Dot tour. I’m very excited for this event. David Suzuki is one of my favourite Canadians and a true hero.
Slip cable hat
A pattern by Katya Frankel. I love this pattern. This hat is a gift for a friend of mine. An Archaeologist who has taught me all that I know about archaeology. I hope she likes it.
Big blue
Here is the Big Blue hat I’m knitting for an archaeology tech I’ve worked with the past 7 summers. It’s actually a big purple hat but the yarn is Big Blue 100% Blue Face Leicester yarn from Fleece Artist. One of my favourite yarns.
I love how it is finished at the top. The pattern is from ravelry. The gargantuan Melon by Carla Martin.
Morris East
Today I’m galavanting in Halifax. I started at The Loop yarn store and found some beautiful yarns. I wish I could share the feel of them. Soft and luxurious.
I’m sitting in the cemetery across from St Mary’s Basilica writing this post. I stopped in because I like the peacefulness of cemeteries and also because I had the feeling I may have some ancestors here. I actually do. I remember their names from my research. Samuel Rudolph died at 90 years of age in 1826. Imagine! His wives are buried beside him.
I found a restaurant on Morris St, Morris East that has gluten free pizza. The pizza was a fried egg and Avocado wood fired pizza. It was very good. I had a salted Caramel gluten free tart for dessert, which I’m recovering from at the moment. Oh my was it sweet goodness!! Take a look, do I not look content.
I want to knit those socks! This beautiful smocked sweater also has to be in my queue. It’s knit with Berroco, one of my fav yarns.
Dawn's Chronicles 