Sliding Into March

February has slid by as quickly as a slippery run down the luge track at Whistler, with all the heart pounding excitement of the Winter Games to keep us riveted to our seats over the past two weeks. It has also brought on a flurry of knitting. How many projects did you complete between sporting events? We may not own the podium, but Canada does own the GOLD! as of this second last day of competition. Lets cheer for our hockey team and hope they remain focused to bring in another victory for Canada on Sunday.



As we head into March, and catch the first glimpses of Spring, our calendar if filling up with new workshops and Knit-A-Longs.

Saturday March 6th 1-3 pm

Learn the Technique

of Entrelac Knitting

Saturday March 20th 1-3 pm

Learn Needle Felting

as an Embellishment

We will also be hosting a Kids Learn To Knit Workshop and a Bearmaking Workshop during the March Break.

Call: 645-5819 for dates and times.

Luscious new yarns and patterns have started to arrive for Spring knitting. Sirdar, Katia, and Louisa Harding designs are all in stock now. The latest Debbie Bliss magazine has arrived with lovely fresh styles, in cardigans, tunics, sleeveless pullovers and long sleeve sweaters. As well, a home decor section and a pleasing mix of baby knits. Her style is always natural and simple to knit.

Amalfi is the newest yarn in the Debbie Bliss Collection, a natural mix of Cotton, Linen, and Silk, in cheery shades of Watermelon, Kiwi, Robin's Egg Blue and Sand Beige.

Gear Up For Olympic Knitting

Its finally here, the official kickoff to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. In just a few more hours, like millions around the world, I will be glued to my flat screen, with anticipation building as the Opening Ceremonies gets underway. The weather has been less than co-operative, with rain drizzling upon the city of Vancouver this morning. But it hasn't dampened spirits. Remember the Chinook that warmed up the Calgary Olympics twenty two years ago? For five days the temperature was higher in Calgary than in Miami, yet the games continued on without much delay.

Knitters have been preparing for this big event, stocking up with new projects over the past two weeks. Sock knitting seems to be the most popular choice, its a little easier to knit in an endless loop on four needles while watching tv. During commercials is the best time to turn the heel. Scarves, and afghans are a close second choice, they don't require much concentration, other than keeping the stitches on the needle in the middle of a triple salchow. Here is a little bit of trivia- this jump was invented by Ulrich Salchow in 1909 and first performed in 1920 by a female skater who was reprimanded for her 'unladylike behavior' on the ice.

Last weekend we had a great turnout for our Olympic Knit A Long. Quite a few pairs of Maple Leaf Mittens were knit up to wear during the celebration. There is still time to knit a pair for yourself or give as a gift to a fellow Canadian. Here is the link to the free pattern-

www.diamondyarn.com/blog

Happy Knitting!

Olympic Knitting

This month we are getting keyed up, the excitement is building, the countdown to the Olympics Opening Ceremony begins. Lets show off our colours to the rest of the world. There is still time to knit a pair of mittens, a hat or a scarf in our national colours-red and white and wear them with pride.

This Saturday February 6th, we will host an Olympic Knit A Long. Learn Intarsia Knitting and make your own red and white mittens with the Maple Leaf design. We will have some trivia fun and one lucky knitter will win a prize. We also have red and white scarf and toque kits and a Maple Leaf Sweater and Earflap Hat kit.

On Saturday February 20th, we will have a Cabled Headband Knit A Long for beginners or anyone who has tried to knit a cable before and wants to learn a shortcut or two. We will make a simple cabled headband, perfect for covering the ears while shovelling snow this month. They knit up so quickly in a rainbow coloured Chunky yarn, you may even have time to make a second one.