Monthly Archives: April 2012

The mistaken mistake …

The Sunday knitting groups that I help teach were recently doing a session on the mistake rib. I love this rib … mostly. It’s very elastic, and very simple to make. Unfortunately when I first did it, I didn’t realize how much it would stretch vertically. As a result, the raglan sleeved sweater that I made using the precisely measured gauge swatch was a little big – even for me! Lesson learned – not all ribs are alike. Yes, this rib is reversible and it rib does stretch horizontally very well, like most ribs, but it also has quite […]

A little yarn tasting …

What better way to start the week than a little yarn tasting? When I think of one, I’ll let you know. For now however, I’d like to start a little something I call Sip and Knit! Yes, we’ll be tasting a new yarn, but also pairing it with a beverage suitable for that yarn as well. Yes, there’s a strong likelihood that that beverage will include alcohol, but what better way to enjoy a nice yarn than with a nice drink as well? 😉 Well, the yarn we’re tasting this week is called Sweater, by Spud and Chloe. You […]

Spring has sprung …

spring has got to be a creative person’s favorite season. The rejuvenation of everything after the winter’s cold is not only refreshing, it’s inspiring. Knitters benefit as the vibrant colors that arise from the budding flowers and trees offer a palate that delights the senses. If you’re looking for color options you need look no further than mother nature’s canvas to get ideas aplenty. Inspiration doesn’t stop at just colors though, as ideas for textures abound as well. I recently took a walk with Jason around Stanley Park and snapped a few pics along the way. Here’s a few […]