Liverpool: finding a LYS is not easy...

The visit to Liverpool: 1.5 out of 4 days of sunshine, not bad considering of the floods in the south of England.

Local yarn shop: 1

Other store to buy yarn: 1

SnB: 3

People knitting in public: 1 (that is me, myself & I)

Finding the local yarn shop was the knitting highlight of my trip. I found Knitwise. The shop is located approximately 10 minutes (by bus) outside the Centre City. I found the atmosphere quite cozy and warm.

I met the shop’s proprietor, Angie, who is very friendly and welcoming. Her handknitted and felted creations are proudly displayed throughout the shop. I was quite intrigued by a scarf and found out she is the designer of Twister featured in the March 2006 issue of Magknits.

I am always in awe of the enthusiasm and commitment of the knitter who venture outside of the knitting box who contribute to the knitting economy.

While shopping in the City Centre, I made my way to the Haberdashery Department of John Lewis in the City Centre. Where I came across this…and a wall full of Rowan.

trying to find some sunshine...

The Spouse, Stepson and I left Dublin for a mini-vacation. We arrived to a "sunny destination" on Monday.

So far, so good...no rain in Liverpool. Pictured here are the "three Graces of Liverpool", taken from the Albert Dock along the waterfront. The architectural aspects of these buildings are simply grande. We're off for some sight-seeing and of course, the search for a yarn shop...

a quick fix

I wanted to knit something quick and easy with instant gratification...

Mobile Phone Sock Pattern (adapted from Fetching)

Yarn: Left over sock yarn
Needle size: 2.0mm

Cast on 55 stitches.

Rounds 1-4: K4, P1
Round 5: C4B, P1
Repeat rounds 1- 5 three (3 ) more times.

Continue in 4 x 1 rib (K4, P1) to desired length.

Graft ends to finish.



This pattern can easily be adapted to fit any size of mobile phone. This sock also fits over my digital camera.

weKnit on Fridays...

In order to get myself out of this depression over the weather, I invited a couple of knitting friends over this past Friday. Mary, Olive and I enjoyed the delights of the Spouse's culinary talents...and spent the evening enjoying each other's company...food, drink and knitting.

We were oblivious to the fact that it was indeed raining again because Olive and I were cooing over the softness of Mary's latest WIP, a lace cashmere scarf. Mary's cashmere swatch and the Lace Addi's:. Mary and I were trying to encourage Olive to start a blog...hmmm the "Olive Tree" or "the Olive Branch"??

fibre content

This was the weekend to spin...

and ply my singles...


note: a big thank you to Holly for giving me this beautiful handdyed fleece to spin : )

how kool is that???

Lately, the topic of conversation is the weather...in fact we've been talking about the rain, rain and more rain. It is rather depressing...

Instead of moping around the house this weekend, I decided to turn this negativism into something more creative and maybe brighten up my day.

I searched through my fibre stash and found some bland yarn...
Perused the internet and found an article on Kool Aid dyeing.
I looked over my collection of Kool Aid packs and chose my favourite flavour, Cherry Red.
After it was "cooked" in the microwave...The colour was a little on the light side, so I over dyed it with another packet.



I have it drying out on the clothes line this Sunday afternoon...crossing my fingers for NO rain.

ahhhh...just relaxing

I've noticed the blogs are quiet...summer is a time to relax, take time to enjoy your time with the kiddies and start the count down when it is time for back to school...

Happy Canada Day...