You've Got Me In Stitches: 2017

Saturday, January 21, 2017

Arabella - On The Needles

Started this great sweater on January 6, 2017. I love this pattern - Arabella designed by Ann McCauley of Brooklyn Tweed. I'm using yarn from Virtual Yarns. Colourway: Erica - Hebridean 2ply direct from Scotland.

Socks and More Socks

I love knitting socks, and I especially love this beautiful hand dyed merino and kid mohair yarn called Kidazzle by Fleece Artist, from right here in Nova Scotia. The colours are gorgeous, and so much fun to wear.

Monday, January 9, 2017

Keith's 2017 Hat

This is Keith's 8th hat. He gets a new handknit hat every winter. This is Fortnight - by Brooklyn Tweed. Made with Cascade 220 Charcoal Heather. I love the addition of garter stitch which makes for a thicker, warmer band.

Welcome!

Being self-employed eats up a lot of time and energy, and being a Holistic Nutritional Consultant means I have to look after myself physically and emotionally. I'm always striving to bring more balance to my life. I created this blog to help make that happen. My Dad taught me to knit and play the accordion when I was ten years old - and although instructions for both were very basic, and my first few projects and tunes were pretty scarey, I was inspired to practice and improve - well... with the knitting anyway. I'm always up for a challenge and over the years I've knit everything from mittens and socks, to detailed sweaters and lace. Knitting, more so than accordion music gives me such a sense of calm. It's truly meditative for me. Thank you Dad!