• Houston and Back

    We flew to Houston on Friday for my cousin Lisa’s wedding on Saturday, then came home on Sunday. It was quite a whirlwind! There was some nice sky above the clouds on the flight, but alas it was pretty grey and gloomy on the ground the whole time. No sunshine!

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    The outdoor ceremony was a bit cold and windy, but it was short and sweet. It was a good party.

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    We cleaned up pretty nice. (Don’t worry Sue, I’ll get you a copy!)

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    (I’m wearing my Cerasus shawl.)

    Unfortunately I didn’t get a lot of knitting in – when flying I tend to nap versus actually doing anything else, and driving around with my mum I needed to be the navigator! I did separate the sleeves on a new top-down design (using a crochet hook, because I didn’t want to put needles in my carry-on!).

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    And I put in a little time on a second iteration of my knitting-that-looks-like-crochet cowl. Tosh Chunky in Modern Fair Isle – I had hoped it would have more pops of other colours in there, it’s mostly orange and brown!

    more faux granny

    Now comes the December rush to get all the baking, shopping, and knitting done!

  • Gleener Winner!

    Thanks so much to everyone who entered the Gleener giveaway! The Random Number Generator has picked Karalee as the winner.

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    I’ve sent you an email Karalee! Send me your address!

    And since there was so much (awesome) interest in the Gleener, they’ve given me a promo code to pass onto all of you – get 10% off with code LAURACHAU10 at the checkout! Valid until January 2, 2015.

    Perfect for ordering a couple sets for the crafty or just sweater-loving people on your list.

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    Today I need to do some writing, and then figure out what I want to take for travel knitting on a short trip this weekend!

  • A Tiny Bit of Promo

    I’ve admired Fiona Ellis’ work for ages – one of her designs was in the very first issue of Interweave Knits that I bought about ten years ago! More recently I’ve also been honoured to have designs published alongside her in Twist Collective. Her awesome cabley brain can’t be beat!

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    Ruddington at Twist Collective. Photo by Jane Heller/Twist Collective

    Fiona was excited to tell me this week about the huge sale going on at Craftsy this weekend – along with her classes, ALL the knitting classes are $19.99 until Monday December 1. It’s a great opportunity to pick up that class you’ve been wanting to take, or as a gift for someone special. I’ve got my eye on some sewing and cooking classes too (Classic Croissants at Home, anyone?).

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    Parapet at Twist Collective. Photo by James Britain/Twist Collective

    You can get insider her brain with her Mastering Cable Design and New Twists in Cables: Fingerless Mittens classes. Or try out the FREE Creative Cabled Necklines workshop! These classes aren’t just for knitting consumers, but designers as well.

    Here’s Fiona’s affiliate link to browse all the classes.
    Check her out on Ravelry!

    When you use an affiliate link, you’re helping support independent designers like us, and we wholeheartedly appreciate your help to sustain living wages in our fibery community.

    Tons of yarn is on sale too! They have madelinetosh!

    P.S. The Gleener giveaway is still open, until Monday! Have a wonderful weekend.