Behold just a small sampling of the knitted and crocheted winter items that will be sent out to the United Way in Fort McMurray at the end of the month. This post is to update people who have been making items with address of the United Way office that will be receiving our items, as well as a quick reminder of upcoming deadlines. I also have a wonderful alternative destination for those who would also like to donate gently used items. To read the original blog post click here. Reminder of the ...
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Sugar Plum Shawl by Mina Philipp
I'm so pleased to present another test knit shawl. This is my third (the second is a secret test so I will post about that when the pattern is released). I was honoured to be able to test this pattern for Mina Philipp from the Knitting ExPat You Tube podcast. I had seen this gorgeous shawl Mina designed for her sister in law's wedding, and as I have three weddings to attend myself this summer, I was looking for something simple, yet fancy enough to dress up. The Sugar Plum Shawl fit the bill ...
Then Comes Spring by Francoise Danoy
Welcome to my first blog post. I was recently privileged to be chosen by Francoise Danoy (Frenchie) of Aroha Knit Designs to test knit her latest design, Then Comes Spring. The shawl turned out so beautifully that I knew this would be the kick in the behind I needed to finally get this blog up and running. This is a crescent shaped shawl with a leaf lace pattern for the body and a garter stitch border. Here is the link to my project page. It was tough to get a nice full shot of the shawl ...