Here we go again!

It's back, the Durham Yarn Crawl.

5 Great Independent shops all offering specials for one day!

Load up the car, its too early to get into the garden anyway and find some great deals on yarns and meet some lovely women who inspire you to create!

Included are On the Lamb in Uxbridge, Never Enough Wool in Port Perry, Kniterary in Whitby and Myrtle Station Wool in Myrtle.

I haven't figured out what the specials for the shop will be, there are some things that need to be reduced and odds and ends of sock yarn that I would like to see out the door. I am thinking of Spring Cleaning!

More details later this week!

Load up the car and plan a day out with your friends. There are great shops here in Bowmanville stay for lunch at Roses, visit Ellen at the Potting Bench, a couple of Antique places just up the Street, of course the Glass Slipper for shoes, the Quilter's Boutique and Gather (ladies and children's clothing) is a 5 minute walk. Lots to do and see!

Should be fun! Wish I could go, but I am working!

And Finally the winning entries

The second place winner of the Yarn Challenge were these socks created by the Grand Prize winner from Last year's Competion. She is one of the three sisters who enjoy being rivals in anything they do! Great work!This year's Winning Entry was made by Gwen, a knitter, spinner, graphic artist. The details are extroidinary. Some of the added colours were leftovers from last year's Challenge!

During the time that these were in the Window display at the Shop there was great interest in all the entries. The Winners were choosen by ballots entered by customers and visitors to the shop during the 2 weeks the entries were on display. (I could never have choosen just one winner!)
Thanks to Mission Falls providing some of the yarn for this event!


Thank-you to all who participated. We will do this again next February...wonder what colours I will use then?

Happy Easter everyone!

Bag Ladies

The creator of this bag, used all the Wool that was included in the kit, but added a selection of the 1824 Cotton. She learned a lot through this challenge, checking gauge and the joys of "I cord".

This knitter was intent on making an assortment of Booties. The one on the left is her first attempt, then she added beads to the second and the resulting boot on the right is perfect! She started with a leather sole and knit up, including beads and colours. Life got in the way, so the night before she delivered these to the shop she created the bag below. Again another prototype of a future design. Knitter's are definitely creative!

I am getting to the end of the entries...

Just a few more...

These mitts were made well before the contest entries were to be handed in but the knitter's grandson liked them so much they had to be worn a few times before they were into the shop.

This sweater was going to have some very 'interesting' buttons (not that these aren't) but the knitter opted for the more 'user friendly' ones to keep the recipients mom/dad happy!
The Teapot cosy was created by one of three sisters who had their own mini competition within the Challenge. (Unfortunately for her the other sisters received more votes!) I love the colour, perfect for tea!

Yarn Challenge Part 3

Today's entry is about anything scarf! The scarf above is crochet, the creator used all the yarn she was given. This simple spiral pattern is actually quite cute.

This crochet cowl with detachable flowers was created by 'Redd'. You will find her blog here

another crafty lady made this Olympic rings scarf.

These almost make me want to take up crochet again!

More pictures later...

Don't forget Friday is a Holiday. Regular hours on Saturday 10-5.

Yarn Challenge Part 2

There were some great hats made for the Yarn Challenge, Mission Falls 1824 is great for hats, warm and washable. You will notice in the hat above that the knitter included the red just by using a 'running' stitch, she didn't like the red and may even rip it out when it goes back to her. (The Challenge was to use all the colours, I didn't say use up all the yarn, clever lady!)

This hat was a pattern created by Mission Falls a couple of years ago, great use of the pattern.

I love this hat, it kind of 'evolved' according to its creator, notice the details at the top.

The mannequin head was 'begged' from Justin Barry Optical up the street, a great place to get eye glasses.

More pictures tomorrow.

See You Soon

1000 words

Every day this week a few pictures from the Yarn Challenge Entries:

The knitter of this elephant had never knit anything but scarves before. I think she is ready for almost anything!

Mary had way too much fun creating 'Soper Creek Yarn'

A box of stuff just arrived from Berroco...including the new Afghan Book.

I am going to preview the book for you right now, tea would be nice...See You Soon!