by Venessa | Jan 27, 2010 | Projects
Today is a good day for casting off while listening to Cast-on podcast http://www.cast-on.com/Episode 90: Snowed In, and pretending we are!. . . . . . . . . in front of a blazing fire on a violently windy day on the east beach. . . . best friend beside me the...
by Venessa | Jan 27, 2010 | Projects
Joan’s Hubby Scarf a great beginner project! Heather’s Daughter Gloves (well maybe) . . . . . and Jeannie’s best friend socks. . . . all wonderful gifts that needed a bit more time! Our afternoon class was buzzing with delight at being back together...
by Venessa | Jan 27, 2010 | Projects
This skein of lace weight cashmere was dyed in a lobster pot in Cape Cod! and was a beautiful, soft, Christmas gift. I have doubled it to get a gauge just right for Ysolda’s Veyla. . . . http://ysolda.com/store/accessories/veyla/ cozy mittens in Green Mountain...
by Venessa | Dec 20, 2009 | Projects
Today in class, thick and thin wool man mitts, and alpaca man socks are almost ready to go . . . . . Sandra’s homemade Marzipan Dates and Jeannie’s homemade Almond Rocha sure do make the season bright!. . . . .all is calm and all is really tasty. . . . ....
by Venessa | Dec 20, 2009 | Projects
In the morning class at the Cottage Studio, Fiona heard that it will snow this weekend. . . one more woolly mitten and she is ready!. . . . . Fiona knit this ensemble in handspun merino and big needles from Birkeland Brothers in Vancouver ...
by Venessa | Dec 20, 2009 | Projects
Sheep in Trees. . . . . . .knitting for the holidays. . . . .