Kingston was a beautiful city! i'm not sure why though, but the other members of my little caravan got extremely antsy and eager to leave. So therefore I didn't get to visit wool-tyme (this time), however, I will be returning again in September for a few days and an opportunity may present itself. So, I've returned home to Peterpatch for now, but will be departing again soon for the land of my ancestors; the Haliburton highlands and Bancroft for the weekend. As many of you know, Haliburton is home of Janknits studios (a place I've been dying to go to!) and Indigo dragonfly yarns; some of the most yummy yarns I've ever had the pleasure of working with. (also the most expensive, justified by pointing out the cashmere content.) As for Bancroft (no knitting shops, major sad-face) We're attending the Rockhound Gembouree. Gem mining and collecting is something I've done since I was a small girl (old enough not to try eating them at least.) and is another event that I've always wanted to participate in.
The month of August is going to be a busy one as well. With a trip to Port Hope and Cobourg in the plans, Toronto twice and then back to Kingston after that!
So, I may not have the time to blog, but I will try to find the time somewhere in my travels.
Happy Knitting!
Berlynn, The Knitting Gypsy.
Wednesday 27 July 2011
Sunday 17 July 2011
The Caravan departs!
Well, Since I've last been around I finished my mysterious lady capelet for the Pridie Collection... though I was sort of indifferent about the results. I was thinking of frogging it and redoing it, but it serves its purpose of warm shoulders, so either way its not so bad. Perhaps after a season of enjoyment I'll try again.
This week I'll be packing up my gypsy caravan for the city of Kingston; a place that I haven't been in almost 10 years. Though the voyage is mainly for the purpose of my husband's health, I hope to get in a little perusal of what Kingston has to offer a nomadic knitter such as myself.
One place I intend to visit is Wool-Tyme; once the mecca chain store for knitters in Ontario (I used to frequent the one in Peterborough for corking yarns as a girl)it is now reduced to a few obscure locations in some major cities. Though mostly for nostalgia's sake I do intend to search out a few balls of emerald green red heart for another fall cape I intend to make, and some stitch holders and markers as well (as all of mine seem to be occupied, and though a kilt pin does in a pinch, its far too heavy for anything delicate.).
I've seen reviews for other yarn shops just outside of the city, but I think one stop should be enough. Besides, we will probably need to spend some time taking in the sights too!
I'll be back after this voyage is though!
Berlynn, The Knitting Gypsy
This week I'll be packing up my gypsy caravan for the city of Kingston; a place that I haven't been in almost 10 years. Though the voyage is mainly for the purpose of my husband's health, I hope to get in a little perusal of what Kingston has to offer a nomadic knitter such as myself.
One place I intend to visit is Wool-Tyme; once the mecca chain store for knitters in Ontario (I used to frequent the one in Peterborough for corking yarns as a girl)it is now reduced to a few obscure locations in some major cities. Though mostly for nostalgia's sake I do intend to search out a few balls of emerald green red heart for another fall cape I intend to make, and some stitch holders and markers as well (as all of mine seem to be occupied, and though a kilt pin does in a pinch, its far too heavy for anything delicate.).
I've seen reviews for other yarn shops just outside of the city, but I think one stop should be enough. Besides, we will probably need to spend some time taking in the sights too!
I'll be back after this voyage is though!
Berlynn, The Knitting Gypsy
Friday 8 July 2011
Gotta finish gotta finish!!!!
Well, since I last had the opportunity to blog I've been approached by a friend to make something with this awesome new yarn by red heart boutique, and (here's the tricky part) its due Tuesday. See its for display purposes and besides I've never really been good at anything worth making a display over, so how could I pass it up?
So,feeling a touch on the over ambitious side I decided to make the capelet that I didn't actually intend to start until September and I'm actually surprised at how well it has turned out so far! All that's left to do on it is finish the neckline edge (in 3 inches of crochet. ACK!) and make and attach the hood, which can be done after the due date. So far so gorgeous!
So,feeling a touch on the over ambitious side I decided to make the capelet that I didn't actually intend to start until September and I'm actually surprised at how well it has turned out so far! All that's left to do on it is finish the neckline edge (in 3 inches of crochet. ACK!) and make and attach the hood, which can be done after the due date. So far so gorgeous!
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