Joji Locatelli has a pattern called the Emery Vest and Pull. You can purchase it on Ravelry. Emery is a timeless classic, with two versions: a sleeveless vest and a long-sleeved pullover. Both versions come in 10 sizes and are worked seamlessly from the top down (yay!).  This design uses a light worsted yarn (Shelter) together with a strand of mohair. You can substitute this combination with a traditional heavy worsted yarn.  I wrote this pattern inspired by a book character. She is strong and powerful, a gentle warrior, with a fierce heart. The sweater and vest are knit holding ..read more

Lynn sent me a link yesterday morning for a great knitting tip from Laura Nelkin. This is another great application for Barber Cords. Thank you Lynn!!   From Laura Nelkin Y'all! Do you dislike picking up stitches as much as I do? I discovered an easier way to pick up stitches and I want to share it with you!!!! You can use a spare circular needle or stitch saver (hollow silicone tubing) and carry it up the edge of your knitting.... watch this video and then try it for yourself on a swatch! SO EASY! MAKE PICKING UP STITCHES FUN!!! I’ve added a few more colours of Malabrigo Arroyo. Thes ..read more

This is the Lima Cowl by Laura Dobratz (Emma’s mom). You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry. A cowl for every occasion!   Whether you love a toasty cozy around your neck, tall enough to pull up over your ears kind of cowl or you’re jazzing up a plain top without too much warmth, this pattern is for you. It’s knitted in the round in an easy to memorize stitch repeat. Instructions are given for each weight of yarn from fingering to bulky! You can knit the cowl with one skein of Practically Perfect Sock or Super Silky.   My garden is enjoying the beautiful weather we ..read more

LYS Day is Saturday April 27th. We are so excited. The store will be open from 10am-4pm. Emma’s Yarns is dying a special LYS Day colour. I can’t share it yet but I know you will love it. This colour will go live on the website on LYS Day. We have it coming on many bases Washable Worsted Wool Super Silky (Wool/Silk blend in fingering weight) Simply Spectacular DK Practically Perfect Sock Emma is also dying up a special Theme Pack for the day. We will have two skein kits from Emma’s. These are the Super Silky base - a fingering weight yarn that is 80% superwash merino and 20% silk. Thes ..read more

I’m sitting in the airport in Orlando waiting for my flight to Toronto. I have a long wait so I’m sharing some pictures. Yesterday we went to Coco Cay which is Royal Caribbean’s private island. I can’t say enough good things about the day. I found a quiet spot at the beach and had a relaxing day. The green building is the washroom - 15 steps from my chair. The bar is at the umbrellas and then just past that was a place to get food. The sand felt great on my feet and I even went in the ocean. These pictures are from the ship. This morning I was up early for an excursion before coming t ..read more

We arrived in Nassau bright and early. It’s been a long time since I’ve been here. A lot has changed. I walked a lot this morning - close to 7km. I was tired and had a nice afternoon nap. Now we’re on our way to Royal Caribbean’s private island for a beach day tomorrow.  I’m writing from my phone so it’s going to be a short post. Now I’m off to my room to knit a few rows. I haven’t knit today ..read more

Ambah O’Brien has a new pattern called the Triagonal Shawlette that you can purchase on Ravelry. Make the most of a special skein, five mini skeins or gather together some delicious leftovers and knit this sweet shawlette. It’s the perfect project to add a pop of colour to your wardrobe or make as a quick gift knit. Knit tip-to-tip with bias shaping creates fun opportunities for colour blocking or for featuring colour-changing yarn. Choose between a slightly smaller version or the looser, larger fingering weight versions by changing the gauge with smaller or larger needles or make a DK weight ..read more

I had a really fun opportunity present itself today so I’m playing hookey this week and heading off to the Bahamas. The store will be back open on Saturday April 13th. I will be offering 10% off all purchases on Saturday the 13th (from 11am-4pm in the store and online) to say thank you for being patient while I get a little R&R. We just received BC Garn Allino and here are some pattern suggestions. "Allino" - the name sounds light, airy and reminds one of a day at sea. A classic combination of linen and cotton; the mixture of these two natural fibers - one muted, the other wit ..read more

Are you looking for a summer top to knit? Check out Summer Sorel (pattern purchased on Ravelry) from Wool & Pine. I forgot about this sweater until a customer mentioned it today.  Introducing Summer Sorrel - the charming short-sleeved tee that’s perfect for effortless everyday wear! We’ve made quite a few changes from the original Sorrel design, including a flattering wide-neck with a beautiful I-cord collar, deeper dips, and short rows at the back of the neckline for a comfortable fit. Plus, the tee features a loose, casual drape using just one strand of fingering weight ..read more

Honey, I Shrunk the Stash!!!! A design-your-own striped symmetrical triangle-shaped shawl knit from the top down, using the one-color brioche stitch.  No, I don’t have a giant shrinking machine in my attic. But I do have a mindless pattern to magically shrink your stash! Think of this shawl as a blank canvas, a beautiful blank canvas for you to use your own creativity and instinct to design the shawl of your dreams using only your stash yarn. Leftovers, the beautiful advent minis you just received, random balls of yarn that are so old you can’t even remember who made it or where ..read more