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Mystery Blanket Club 2024: post 2, March
Debbie Abrahams,
HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE SECOND INSTALMENT OF THE 2024 MYSTERY BLANKET CLUB! It was only two weeks ago that the club started, but in that short space of time everyone seems to have settled into the project really well, and I’ve seen on our social media platforms some lovely photos and enthusiastic …

Mystery Baby Blanket Club 2023/24: Mail Out 5
Debbie Abrahams,
HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE FIFTH BLOG OF THE 2023/24 MYSTERY BABY BLANKET CLUB! So far it’s been a cold and wet start to the year, with only an occasional glimmer of sunshine, and consequently I find myself in a seemingly never-ending bout of a nasty cold, which I just can’t shake off. However, looki…

Mystery Baby Blanket Club 2023/24: post 4, Mail Out 4
Debbie Abrahams,
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND WELCOME TO THE FOURTH MBBC23 INSTALMENT! I hope that you have had a fabulous Christmas and are looking forward to a busy and creative 2024! We managed to take some time off to spend with the family and are continuing to enjoy some downtime before Seth returns to school on the 4 t…

Furry Friends Gallery!
Debbie Abrahams,
HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE FURRY FRIENDS GALLERY! It’s always fun to see which furry friends have been keeping you company while you knit up your projects, and over the past few years these gorgeous pets have been snapped and sent in to be shared with everyone! So here they are, our best friends, hel…

Holey Socks!
The Twisted Yarn,
The Twisted Seniors (my parents) asked the other day when I was planning to publish another blog post. I was visiting them with 50% of the twinnage. Actually it was more like 49.8% of the twinnage because one child is shorter than the other, despite the fact that they’re genetically identical. That…

From Stitches to Meals: How the 2023 Knit for Food Knit-A-Thon Changed Lives
noreply@blogger.com (Emily),
As I reflect on 2023, there is one thing that I am the most proud of: The third annual Knit for Food Knit-a-thon ... we raised $340,000! It was a roaring success, raising more dough than a freshly baked loaf of bread! I don't know about you, but I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy inside - and it's not …

Episode 312 - Knitting the Q & A
noreply@blogger.com (Unknown),
In this last episode of 2023, Gayle and Sharlene answer some of the questions you've sent us over the past few months. I'll link the yarns and patterns that we mention. Coast yarn from Holst Garn in Denmark Ilha by Orlane Sucche Jamieson's yarns Some things that you might need in your knitting bag:…

New Year, New Goals, New… Office Supplies
Jessica Shaver,
My lifelong obsession with yarn and crafty things is followed closely by my love for office supplies. I’m a list-maker, goal-setter, calendar-obsessed human, and I LOVE the New Year. It is the ultimate Monday, but in a good way. I love the clean slate of a new calendar. I love the possibilities of …

Color of the Year 2024
Donna Estin,
Peach Fuzz has been announced as Pantone’s 2024 color of the year! Neutrals are trending so strong now, that it makes sense that the 2024...

Episode 311 - Knitting at the library
noreply@blogger.com (Unknown),
What are we wearing? Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Marklee Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul Gayle's Ziggy Interrupted What are we stalking? The Incredible Blanket by Purl Soho Take Wing by Jennifer Weissman November20 by Ankestrick The Mackintosh roses Shawl by Svetlana Tomina Twila Pu…

Staff Project: Knitted brioche hat in Lily Kate Axis Worsted
Amy Black Sheep,
Black Sheep Lucy first tried her hand at brioche knitting late December back in '22 (doesn't have the same ring to it as late December back in '63), after being inspired by Black Sheep Barbara who had knitted a one colour brioche balaclava . Fast forward 12 months and Lucy is back on the brioche kn…

Lola's Spicy Chocolate Salami: A Sweet Surprise
noreply@blogger.com (Emily),
LOLA LOVES A GOOD SALAMI! Lola must have been slightly tipsy when she decided to play Willy Wonka with this classic dessert because her chocolate salami breaks the mold. However, one bite will have you begging for more! Made with dark chocolate, butter, rum, ginger, cookies, and nuts, this unexpect…

Sweater Knitting – Easy and Seamless
Marie,
If you’ve avoided sweater knitting because it seemed intimidating, I have the perfect project for you! Enter, the Whidbey Island Pullover. This minimalist, modern sweater is as stylish as it is cozy. Better yet, it’s knit top-down, in one piece – and it’s seamless! I designed this sweater to be a t…

espace tricot: knits from the lys
Dianna,
Some of you may know that when we lived in Montreal, I worked at Espace Tricot for a time. My colleagues and the community around the store became my knitting family there, and when Lisa and Melissa decided to move on, I was thrilled when my former store colleagues Steph and Naomi took over the […]

An Interview with Aimée Gille of La Bien Aimée
Meghan Fernandes,
This month we chatted with our December Pom MAL sponsor, Aimée of La Bien Aimée . Aimée has been a stockist of Pom Pom for many years in addition to being a guest editor in 2020, a vendor at Pom Fest in 2017, and of course supplying her yarns for many designs in Pom Pom over the years. And of cours…

The Christmas Scramble!
Little Church Knits,
13 Days of Knitting Patterns The SCRAMBLE is REAL!! We’re down to the crunch, knitters. I’m hoping to help with 13 great last minute gift ideas. Most are stash-friendly, all are fun to knit or give. Gift the patterns or do the knitting, your choice. Tune in every day for the next 13 days for... The…

Baking with Lola: The Cardamom Chronicles
noreply@blogger.com (Emily),
You may not know this, but Lola is quite the cardamom connoisseur. Picture Lola at a bakery faced with an array of tempting treats. What's her go-to choice? Anything that boasts the warm, fragrant hug of cardamom. In this blog post, I’ve curated a collection of Lola’s favorite cardamom-infused reci…

Free wooden base crochet basket pattern (30 min project)
Velvet North,
The Free Wooden Base Crochet Basket Pattern is your gateway to a fulfilling and enjoyable crafting experience. Dive into this project, explore your creativity, and revel in the satisfaction of crafting a handmade piece that seamlessly blends form and function. Happy crocheting!