It's Monday and I was making my to the shop I could see black smoke rising above the downtown. (crap!) It didn't take long for me to see that it was down the hill and on the other side of King Street. As small crowd was forming just outside the front door and in front of Roses Coffee shop. It was the restaurant across the corner just past the lights on Scugog. The sounds of the sirens and the smell of the smoke brought back some pretty tough memories.
I decided that the smoke was not a good thing to be breathing and headed inside. Today was 'floor' day and Rich was coming in about 1 pm to clean and polish the tile floor.
I started moving yarn and fixtures into the back room to clear the floor so that Rich could work. As the street was blocked off he had to maneuver everything through the back door; which made finding space for everything even more challenging.
But it's done and now its waiting for me to return tomorrow to find everything again. Fortunately the wind blew most of the smoke to the west and north of the downtown. The shops in the West end closed early for the day.
Soper Creek Yarn is closed Tuesday.
This weekend is Labour day weekend and I am taking a 3 day weekend by closing on Saturday.
Then everything should be back to normal, what ever that is!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Changes?
The Farmer and I returned from a quick trip to see The Girl. We spent the night half way between her home and ours. When we woke in the morning there was a coolness in the air that to me says that the summer is winding down. We may still have weeks of lovely weather, but these cool mornings are a sure sign that September is only a week away.
September will bring some changes to Soper Creek Yarn. If you have come to this page by linking through the website you will have noticed that the website is undergoing some changes and that we have added a newsletter sign up. (not everyone likes to read my blog...)
Hours will change,but only a little. Still closed on Sunday and Monday. Knitt'n Night moves from Tuesday to Wednesday. We may attempt some group lessons, suggestions are always welcome.
I will keep you posted.
Soper Creek Yarn Hours:
Saturday: August 27th - 12pm - 4pm
Tuesday: August 30th - CLOSED...the floor is drying
Wednesday & Thursday: 10 am - 4 pm
Friday: 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, Sunday and Monday: Labour Day Weekend Closed.
September will bring some changes to Soper Creek Yarn. If you have come to this page by linking through the website you will have noticed that the website is undergoing some changes and that we have added a newsletter sign up. (not everyone likes to read my blog...)
Hours will change,but only a little. Still closed on Sunday and Monday. Knitt'n Night moves from Tuesday to Wednesday. We may attempt some group lessons, suggestions are always welcome.
I will keep you posted.
Soper Creek Yarn Hours:
Saturday: August 27th - 12pm - 4pm
Tuesday: August 30th - CLOSED...the floor is drying
Wednesday & Thursday: 10 am - 4 pm
Friday: 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, Sunday and Monday: Labour Day Weekend Closed.
Monday, August 22, 2011
A Quick Trip:
We took a quick trip to see The Girl. It's her birthday, she is 24, and she has lived almost 25% of her life away from home.
We made the long drive into her city, took her out for supper and then drove 1/2 way home and stayed in a lovely Ontario Inn.
It's been a very quick 24 years, we only got her days ago! (The Summer of 1987 was a very hot summer!)
She's all 'growed' up and we are very proud of her, and no dear we won't get you that pony!
We made the long drive into her city, took her out for supper and then drove 1/2 way home and stayed in a lovely Ontario Inn.
It's been a very quick 24 years, we only got her days ago! (The Summer of 1987 was a very hot summer!)
She's all 'growed' up and we are very proud of her, and no dear we won't get you that pony!
Friday, August 19, 2011
A Friend in need..
of a tiny bit of pink mohair yarn. Not a single ball in stock, she only needs enough to to 3 rows on the thumb of a mitt!
If you look carefully at the mitts you will see a piece of yarn holding the 2 mitts together. I saved that piece to show everyone how careful you had to be when making the mitts.
The piece measures 30 inches..she is coming in tomorrow to pick it up!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Done....
After finishing the BBT I needed a quick project.
A Vintage inspired Hand towel made with Nashua's Creative Focus Linen. One 100 gram ball will make 2.
Just in time for the Wedding on Saturday I finished my Spring Garden Tee by Never not Knitting. It fits, and lovely to wear. I used Louet's Merlin in Candy Apple Red. Just a few slight modifications to the pattern, but basically did exactly as it reads.
Although I started this quick scarf on a Friday, I finished it Sunday while watching 2 movies. I felt a little lazy and needed a mindless project. (Cascade Yarns Eco Duo, 50% Baby Alpaca and 50% Merino, it's soft!) One 100 gram ball made a nice size scarf. I loved how the pattern actually striped perfectly with the triangles (I planned that?... ;) )
Another new yarn from Estelle, Drake! Chunky thick and thin. Cast on 60 stitches on a 9 mm circular needle...knit a few rounds, increase a few stitches. Wait to see what it looks like done.
There are still a few things to unpack!
A Vintage inspired Hand towel made with Nashua's Creative Focus Linen. One 100 gram ball will make 2.
Just in time for the Wedding on Saturday I finished my Spring Garden Tee by Never not Knitting. It fits, and lovely to wear. I used Louet's Merlin in Candy Apple Red. Just a few slight modifications to the pattern, but basically did exactly as it reads.
Although I started this quick scarf on a Friday, I finished it Sunday while watching 2 movies. I felt a little lazy and needed a mindless project. (Cascade Yarns Eco Duo, 50% Baby Alpaca and 50% Merino, it's soft!) One 100 gram ball made a nice size scarf. I loved how the pattern actually striped perfectly with the triangles (I planned that?... ;) )
Another new yarn from Estelle, Drake! Chunky thick and thin. Cast on 60 stitches on a 9 mm circular needle...knit a few rounds, increase a few stitches. Wait to see what it looks like done.
There are still a few things to unpack!
It's Knitt'n Night tonight. 6 ish until 8 ish.
See You Soon.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
The First One and the Last One!
Yesterday, Monday, my day off? I decided a trip into the city was in order.
After a dentist appointment I headed off. Picked up a few bags then to the warehouse to pick up an order and scan the sale bin for some goodies.
When I arrived I passed one of the owner's office and it was in darkness, 'must be away today I thought?'. Then went by office number 2 and same thing. The whole 'office' area seemed very quiet, very strange. Then I headed into the shipping area and there they all were working like honey bees trying to get orders packed and ready to ship.
Mine was ready and waiting to pick-up. I was the first shop in Canada to receive the shipment of new things from Sirdar!
New Baby books, new yarn, new colours. They filled the car!
Come see,
Pictures when I unpack and find room.
Best part about yesterday, going into Ikea to find one more 'trestle' for The Girl. They have been discontinued and are in short supply. The website told me that the Vaughan store had 1 in stock. It was worth the chance to complete the set for her. There were none on display. The nice lady in the department told me they didn't have any in stock. I headed down into the pick-up area and I thought I would just check. Sure enough there by itself was one lonely box, waiting for me! I think I got the last one!
After a dentist appointment I headed off. Picked up a few bags then to the warehouse to pick up an order and scan the sale bin for some goodies.
When I arrived I passed one of the owner's office and it was in darkness, 'must be away today I thought?'. Then went by office number 2 and same thing. The whole 'office' area seemed very quiet, very strange. Then I headed into the shipping area and there they all were working like honey bees trying to get orders packed and ready to ship.
Mine was ready and waiting to pick-up. I was the first shop in Canada to receive the shipment of new things from Sirdar!
New Baby books, new yarn, new colours. They filled the car!
Come see,
Pictures when I unpack and find room.
Best part about yesterday, going into Ikea to find one more 'trestle' for The Girl. They have been discontinued and are in short supply. The website told me that the Vaughan store had 1 in stock. It was worth the chance to complete the set for her. There were none on display. The nice lady in the department told me they didn't have any in stock. I headed down into the pick-up area and I thought I would just check. Sure enough there by itself was one lonely box, waiting for me! I think I got the last one!
Friday, August 5, 2011
BBT
Last year I made BLT, which was followed by Gwen's VBLT and my ULT. Now we have BBT, Big Brown Thing!
A while ago there was a wedding, this weekend is the reception. When the engagement was announced I tried to come up with a gift for the couple; when I can, I like to make gifts, just me.
Big Brown Thing is just BLT (Hemlock Ring) made with Chunky Brown Yarn. Cascade yarns 128 Super wash in Chocolate Brown. I found that anything lace is best made using natural fibers, they just block easier. The Super wash was me just being nice to the couple.
I used 6.5 mm circular needles, I was amazed that a 32 inch needle will hold over 500 stitches. See the little swirl of yarn in the top left corner it's what was left of the 6th skein.
Before Blocking it was quite lumpy. After a 20 minute soak in SOAK it was pinned it to all blocking boards I could find. It measures 54" after blocking. The drape is lovely.
This pattern really just flies, round and round you go for 4 rows and then there is one 'pattern' row, loads of counting. It took about 10 days, a bit at a time, to make the blanket.
A while ago there was a wedding, this weekend is the reception. When the engagement was announced I tried to come up with a gift for the couple; when I can, I like to make gifts, just me.
Big Brown Thing is just BLT (Hemlock Ring) made with Chunky Brown Yarn. Cascade yarns 128 Super wash in Chocolate Brown. I found that anything lace is best made using natural fibers, they just block easier. The Super wash was me just being nice to the couple.
I used 6.5 mm circular needles, I was amazed that a 32 inch needle will hold over 500 stitches. See the little swirl of yarn in the top left corner it's what was left of the 6th skein.
Before Blocking it was quite lumpy. After a 20 minute soak in SOAK it was pinned it to all blocking boards I could find. It measures 54" after blocking. The drape is lovely. 
This pattern really just flies, round and round you go for 4 rows and then there is one 'pattern' row, loads of counting. It took about 10 days, a bit at a time, to make the blanket.
I hope they like it.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
August?
When did that happen?
Just a few things that are happening in August:
Knitt'n Nights are the 2nd (tonight) and 16th and perhaps the 30th.
The 12th is Downtown Bowmanville's Moonlight Madness, which means I am here until 11 pm. Come in for drop in knitting and have supper downtown that night.
The 13th...there is a Wedding. The store will close at 3 pm. (I get to go as a guest, that will be fun!)
I would like to post my newest project, but we have to wait until I give it away. If you come tonight it's here at the shop.
Keep cool,
See You Soon
Just a few things that are happening in August:
Knitt'n Nights are the 2nd (tonight) and 16th and perhaps the 30th.
The 12th is Downtown Bowmanville's Moonlight Madness, which means I am here until 11 pm. Come in for drop in knitting and have supper downtown that night.
The 13th...there is a Wedding. The store will close at 3 pm. (I get to go as a guest, that will be fun!)
I would like to post my newest project, but we have to wait until I give it away. If you come tonight it's here at the shop.
Keep cool,
See You Soon