Before it's gone! Tosh Sock arrived yesterday and opening the box literally took my breath away. I asked for all multis and had no idea they'd be so gorgeous!Speechless - I'm absolutely speechless!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Look - quick!
Before it's gone! Tosh Sock arrived yesterday and opening the box literally took my breath away. I asked for all multis and had no idea they'd be so gorgeous!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Knitter's Frolic 2010
We had our usual good time this year at the Knitter's Frolic - nothing like being surrounded by knitters to make you feel good! We did very well with the yarn we brought and I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth - it was wonderful to see old friends and meet new friends! Now it's time to rest up for Kitchener - should take me about that long to recover.
There's some new spinning wheels on their way to Pick Up Sticks. SpinOlution's Travelling Bee. The first picture shows it folded and the second picture shows it opened. It opens with 2 simple clicks and then off you go, spinning to your heart's content. They are so portable that they actually fit the criteria for airline carry on baggage.
Now why would I want to spin? Because you can make this.....an original yarn using Tanis Fiber Arts Superwash Merino in Lemongrass - I suspect it's close to fingering but haven't measured it yet. 
There's some new spinning wheels on their way to Pick Up Sticks. SpinOlution's Travelling Bee. The first picture shows it folded and the second picture shows it opened. It opens with 2 simple clicks and then off you go, spinning to your heart's content. They are so portable that they actually fit the criteria for airline carry on baggage. 
Now why would I want to spin? Because you can make this.....an original yarn using Tanis Fiber Arts Superwash Merino in Lemongrass - I suspect it's close to fingering but haven't measured it yet. 
Here's my next spinning project I found this fiber at the Frolic and just had to have it - look for these yarns to make an appearance at Pick Up Sticks in the future!
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Come Frolic with Us!
It's been a very busy week getting ready for the 13th Annual Knitter's Frolic put on by the DKC. We're all packed up and ready to go so I just thought I would share some of things you can find at the Pick Up Sticks booth #45 - just across the hall and to the right of the entrance!
Lynn B whipped up this one skein neck warmer out of our Fleece Artist Big Merino - pattern and yarn for $10! Yahoo!
From Sweet Georgia you'll find 3 different types of spinning fiber, superwash worsted, kits for the Cashsilk Fern and for the Pathways Shawl another new design from Meghan Jackson to die for! Just Enough Ruffles kits as well!
We have Honey Cowl kits from Madelinetosh knit with Tosh DK.
We also have Mara Shawl kits from Madelinetosh featuring Tosh Vintage.
Up first is Dye Hard Fiber Arts making their first public appearance at a yarny event
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!Here's Fuschsia Bloom Shawl made from one skein of Serendipitous Sock - a merino/cashmere/nylon blend! Fuschia Bloom is a brand new design from Meghan Jackson!
And Dye Hard's famous Watermelon sock yarn - I ordered lots just for the Frolic - everyone need watermelon socks for the summer! We also have spinning fiber from Dye Hard as well.
Lynn B whipped up this one skein neck warmer out of our Fleece Artist Big Merino - pattern and yarn for $10! Yahoo!
From Sweet Georgia you'll find 3 different types of spinning fiber, superwash worsted, kits for the Cashsilk Fern and for the Pathways Shawl another new design from Meghan Jackson to die for! Just Enough Ruffles kits as well!
We also have Mara Shawl kits from Madelinetosh featuring Tosh Vintage.
Our show special is 5 skeins of Dream In Color Classy for $75 dyed up in the Knitosophy colorways! We are the only shop to have this base in these colors! So get yours for $15 per skein!
There's lots and lots more so visit us early to avoid being disappointed!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Ok so
Madelinetosh Pashmina, Vintage and DK (1color shipped by mistake)have arrived all safe and sound. And I'm kinda nervous to put it online for fear of a crash - considering how the phones been ringing today so here's the colors that have arrived in each - and the amounts - call if you want some before I get around to putting it online. Also arrived is Sweet Georgia Silk Crush sock - new yarn, same awesome colors!
Vintage
Logwood 10
Milk 10
Twig 4
Black Currant 10
Rose 7
Fjord 10
Lepidoptra 6
Toast 10
DK
Turquoise 8
Pashmina
Alabaster 2
Lapis 2
Wood Violet 2
Oxblood 2
Ms. Taylor 2
Norway Spruce 2
Thicket 2
Warm Maize 2
Sugarplum 2
It's Knit Night so this is subject to change in a big way and before you ask - yes I've reordered Vintage and Tosh Sock will be here for the Frolic.
Vintage
Logwood 10
Milk 10
Twig 4
Black Currant 10
Rose 7
Fjord 10
Lepidoptra 6
Toast 10
DK
Turquoise 8
Pashmina
Alabaster 2
Lapis 2
Wood Violet 2
Oxblood 2
Ms. Taylor 2
Norway Spruce 2
Thicket 2
Warm Maize 2
Sugarplum 2
It's Knit Night so this is subject to change in a big way and before you ask - yes I've reordered Vintage and Tosh Sock will be here for the Frolic.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Anybody out there?
Ok so there was a final March post and then nothing - well - let's see what happened - I was in Florida where typically I don't do alot of knitting so there's not much to show from that trip. I read book after book while I'm there - nothing like sitting in the sun with a good book. I'm currently working on Summit in Malabrigo Sock Caribeano for the Knitter's Frolic. And I'm working on the Kidsilk Haze scarf that I picked up in Florida - an easy knit in the round stocking stitch. Oh and there's been some spinning - the new wheels arrived and I love the Schacht Matchless - I've done a really nice single in Tanis Lemongrass roving. Laura Chau was here yesterday and will be back next Sunday for Spinning - it was awesome!
I've decided that Canada Customs may be secretly harboring knitters - my Madelinetosh order - 3 boxes - has been in customs in Mississauga since April 11 - it was released to the post office today so it definitely, definitely should be here this week. However, I'm worried that it may arrive all knitted up - I mean, seriously, what else could they have been doing with it for 7 flippin' days! Canada Post says Sweet Georgia is coming today but I can't be sure because they also said it was coming on Friday.
Still not smoking - 3.5 mos now - getting better but I'm getting bigger. Just spent the morning cutting up celery, cucumbers and washing lettuce - that ought to help!
Pictures soon I promise!
I've decided that Canada Customs may be secretly harboring knitters - my Madelinetosh order - 3 boxes - has been in customs in Mississauga since April 11 - it was released to the post office today so it definitely, definitely should be here this week. However, I'm worried that it may arrive all knitted up - I mean, seriously, what else could they have been doing with it for 7 flippin' days! Canada Post says Sweet Georgia is coming today but I can't be sure because they also said it was coming on Friday.
Still not smoking - 3.5 mos now - getting better but I'm getting bigger. Just spent the morning cutting up celery, cucumbers and washing lettuce - that ought to help!
Pictures soon I promise!
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