by Leslee-Langlands | Oct 26, 2015 | cats, Classes and Lessons, Jude Skeers
There is a Wednesday class with Jude Skeers to knit this lovely elongated wrap/shawl. I’m taking it, and in preparation for it, I am sloo-owly casting on 288 stitches of a picot edge. If you’ve ever done this pretty easy–and pretty–cast...
by Leslee-Langlands | Dec 19, 2013 | accessories, cats, knitting, Socks
Cathy from Texada sent Roisin these photos, and the note below. This made us laugh a lot…and we forsee a trend of knitting matching socks for your cats. “Thought I’d send a pic of my latest sox from your Drops Fabel super wash. Crazy thing is I...
by Leslee-Langlands | Dec 5, 2012 | cats, knitting, photos
Cathy from Texada sent Roisin this cute photo of her cat Pebbles, enjoying some nice yarn. Cats really like to “help” with yarn projects, don’t they?
by Leslee-Langlands | May 2, 2012 | cats, Crochet, Stories
“Three giant crocheted lions are the latest artwork to be unveiled as part of the Cultural Olympiad.Shauna Richardson was one of the 12 artists to receive around £500,000 from Arts Council England to create a piece of work to celebrate the Olympics.David...
by Leslee-Langlands | Feb 27, 2012 | cats, Children, Hats, knitting, Sweaters
….will stop GBOW customers from getting more yarn! Cathy from Texada Island braved the heavy weather and made the crossing on Saturday to GBOW. She told Roisin the ferry was bouncing enough at the dock to make her afraid to step off.She made this cute...