Granny Squares
A Really Good Yarn by Julie
by Julie
12h ago
Tanis Lavallee’s newest knit and crochet pattern just came out. This is Jethro (pattern purchased on Ravelry). I am not over Granny squares. My love for them is still full blown. It’s so deeply rooted that granny squares have become my new sock project. The project that is always sitting in a basket beside my knitting nook ready to be grabbed at any moment for a few quick stitches. This cardigan is my ode to my favourite colour palette done up in my current favourite Granny Squares. A match made in heaven. I need to make this cardigan. Maybe in the fall. My mom loved Granny Squares and she ..read more
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Knitting for Summer
A Really Good Yarn by Julie
by Julie
1d ago
Joji has a beautiful new pattern. This is called Adriata and the pattern can be purchased on Ravelry. Kissed by the sun and the sea, waves crashing in, carrying a cooling soft breeze.  It is worked from the top down, seamlessly, adorned with beautiful lace trimmings.  Photos © Joji Locatelli Joji knit the top with a DK weight yarn. One of the test knitters used Rowan Summerlite DK. We received a brand new Cotton/Linen blend called Allino from BC Garn. "Allino" - the name sounds light, airy and reminds one of a day at sea. A classic combination of linen a ..read more
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Temperature Blanket
A Really Good Yarn by Julie
by Julie
2d ago
Denise sent an email today with her 2024 Temperature Blanket so far. I am so jealous. The colours are coming out amazing. I really want to make a 2024 version because our weather has been all over the place. Thank you Denise for sharing. I'm sending you a photo of my 2024 temperature blanket through to almost the end of March.  Please feel free to use it if it will help to make an easy future blog post. With the very unusual winter we had in midwestern Ontario, the purples started to make an appearance earlier than I had anticipated they would, and the swings back and forth in temper ..read more
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Madelinetosh Wool + Cotton
A Really Good Yarn by Julie
by Julie
5d ago
Thanks to everyone who visited today. It was crazy in the store and we had fun. There are going to be a lot of fibre lovers playing with yarn tonight. That includes me. After I hit ‘Publish’ I’m going to relax and knit. Madelinetosh Wool + Cotton is a beautiful yarn. It is 50% Superwash Wool and 50% Pima Cotton. Because of the fibre content the colours are muted compared to most Madelinetosh colours. Until Tuesday evening it is on sale for $29 a skein.  Tanis Lavallee’s Rock it Tee DK (pattern purchased on Ravelry) is a great pattern choice for Wool + Cotton. I wore my light and a ..read more
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Susurrus
A Really Good Yarn by Julie
by Julie
6d ago
Susurrus was originally published in the Pom Pom Spring 2020 magazine and now it’s available as an individual pattern on Ravelry. A melody of spring, dances like primrose petals on the breeze. A pullover that whispers of renewal, with stitches blooming in rococo elegance, celebrating nature’s rebirth The sweater is knit using a fingering weight yarn and a mohair/silk blend. Here are a few suggestions Tosh Merino Light with Rowan Kidsilk Haze Hedgehog Skinny Singles with Hedgehog Kidsilk Lace Emma’s Practically Perfect Sock with Emma’s Suri Silk I have knit a few of Joji’s patterns and I hi ..read more
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Spring Cleaning Pattern Suggestions
A Really Good Yarn by Julie
by Julie
6d ago
I quickly put together some kits for Andrea Mowry’s new shawl called Melt (pattern purchased on Ravelry). These are available in the store and online for an amazing price. The regular price is $276.50. The sale price is $207.41 and you will receive an extra 10% off of this. The sale pricing ends Tuesday evening. Photos © Andrea Mowry You can also put together your own combination. You need 3 colours of Madelinetosh DK. 5 skeins of the main colour and 1 skein each of two contrasting colours. Another great pattern option for Madelinetosh DK is Hipster. Lynn used 3 skeins of Nig ..read more
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Spring Cleaning Sale
A Really Good Yarn by Julie
by Julie
1w ago
The store is feeling very cramped and it’s time to say goodbye to some amazing yarns and bags. We also need to make room because I am going to Chicago at the beginning of May to purchase new yarns for fall.  Our Spring Cleaning sale has begun and will run until 10pm on Tuesday March 26th. There is no free shipping during our Spring Cleaning sale. Free shipping on Canadian orders over $200 will resume Tuesday March 26th at 10pm.  Everything in the store is 10% off during the sale. The discount is valid for sale and regular priced items and is applied automatically at checkout. The ..read more
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New Pattern Tuesday
A Really Good Yarn by Julie
by Julie
1w ago
Joji has a new one skein shawl pattern. You can purchase the pattern for Amren on Ravelry. In the quiet hours, under moon’s gentle gaze, Amren whispers. A single skein of silver dreams, delicate as morning’s first light. Not just a shawl, but a jewel to grace your presence.  A simple and delicate shawl designed to use a special skein of luxurious yarn.  Amren is worked in sections, from tip to tip alternating bands of easy lace, garter stitch and small short row wedges.  You need 400m/440 yards of fingering weight yarn to make the shawl.  From Joji I used a single s ..read more
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DK Socks
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by Julie
1w ago
Tin Can Knits has a new sock pattern called Rye DK. You can download the pattern for free on Ravelry. The pattern goes from newborn to adult large. Emma’s LYS Day Colour will be coming on her Simply Spectacular DK base which will be perfect for these socks. A gorgeous 4-ply DK yarn that is so soft to touch and has just the right bit of give. It's perfect for any of your favorite DK projects - blankets, garments, accessories, etc.  75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon   255 yards / 100g skein Starke 6 and Opal XL Frosty would also work great for the socks ..read more
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LYS Day Update
A Really Good Yarn by Julie
by Julie
1w ago
We will be holding LYS Day in the store on Saturday April 27th. After a few discussions we decided to wait with the Outdoor Sale until sometime in May.  I can’t share pictures yet but Emma has an LYS Day Colour that is amazing!!! She also has an LYS Day Theme Pack that will be going into my stash. We will have these available online for those who can’t make it to the store. I’ll share more information closer to the date but we’re planning lots for the day in the store. There are 44 rows in the colourwork chart for Calypso Worsted. I am working on row 31. The colours show up well an ..read more
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