by Leslee-Langlands | May 4, 2017 | events, knitting, Roisin, Sweaters
Well, that’s been a Very Long Break in blogging, hasn’t it? There’s been some illness, a lot of busyness, and life events intervening. Here, as a teaser, are a couple of photos of Roisin’s entries taken on April 22 at the 3rd annual...
by Leslee-Langlands | Mar 1, 2016 | events, knitting, Sweaters
Ellie’s top down sweater and matching hat. We believe it is going to be a ‘prize’ for someone in the silent auction for PR Kings and United Way. Ellie does so well with colour choices and design. We’re always impressed with her...
by Leslee-Langlands | Oct 23, 2015 | artists, events, Jude Skeers, Store
Oh my….so much to catch up on! I’ve been away visiting family in Ontario so missed the very beginning of Jude’s residency at GBOW, but I caught up today, with his hat workshop…more on that below. Jude started his first-time visit to Canada...
by Leslee-Langlands | Oct 1, 2015 | Classes and Lessons, events, Roisin
Are you taking a workshop (or two or three?) with Jude Skeers? If so, starting tomorrow, Oct 2nd, on Fridays 1-3 pm and Saturdays 10-NoonRoisin will be teaching the cast-on methods for Jude’s Shawl, Moebius shoulder wrap, and full wrap classes.Drop by as...
by Leslee-Langlands | Sep 27, 2015 | Classes and Lessons, events, Hats, Jude Skeers
Maybe you are like me, thinking you are not nearly a good enough knitter to take a workshop with master knitter, artist and designer Jude Skeers.. How about the “Hats. Toques, Beanies” one? Roisin assures me less-than-expert knitters will enjoy that...
by Leslee-Langlands | Sep 25, 2015 | artists, events, Jude Skeers
Here’s an example Jude’s Circular Wrap/Shawl he will be teaching in a two-day workshop when he’s here (very soon!). It is knit from the ‘outside in’, with a choice of two different cast-on’s. It’s similar to one of...