New shawl design in Wollmeise Twin.
Gradient handspun merino.
Wee little lettuce. Trying out some staggered sowing.
Tomatoes getting some stronger sun inside the screen door. I do have a few more tomato plants at earlier, tinier stages, and it’s amazing how big these ones are getting already!
New pattern! This is the scarf I was working on a few posts ago, all done and super pretty.
Hallam is a simple to knit scarf with lots of personality. Worked from side to side, the seed stitch body is shaped with short rows for a gentle curve that wraps around your neck. Beginner-friendly lace edges one side. Easy to adjust for a variety of yarns and gauges. Shown in Long.
$5.00 CAD
I dithered about whether or not to go to the Knitter’s Frolic. In the end we headed up in the afternoon, and it was definitely more subdued and less crowded (more parking spaces!). Of course, I don’t need any yarn, but it’s not like anyone really NEEDS yarn. I haven’t been to the Frolic in a few years and it was nice. Also really nice to run into people I know and see less often now.
I did pick up a few things. A Japanese stitch dictionary from Needle Arts Book Shop and some Pocky from the snack bar – the event is held at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Pocky isn’t hard to get around here (most of the grocery and convenience stores carry some) but, you know, it’s hard to resist.
Pretty merino top from Turtlepurl.
Koigu from Shall We Knit? I think I’ve finally accepted that I am a Koigu addict. Not for socks though. (Perrine, Oolong, Castlegar, Hibiscus and Beauchamp all use it!)
Apparently I’m in a blue period. This “Cheshire Cat” yarn from Wonderland Yarns has a great hint of purple in it. I also picked up an Addi Rockets needle to try out, despite the fact that I’m mostly avoiding metal needles in favour of wood (easier on my hands).
That’s everything! Not a huge shopping trip but it was really fun.
Tomato Watch 2014:
We finally got out and did some gardening on Sunday, so the peas and carrots are in. I repotted my wee seedlings into yogurt containers, which should be okay size-wise until it’s warm enough to go outside.