tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94098762024-03-07T00:15:34.028-08:00Fun KnitsFun Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281545173854793636noreply@blogger.comBlogger553125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-73382348191472050172011-10-26T12:04:00.000-07:002011-10-26T12:04:20.674-07:00Teddy Bear PinwheelI have had a lot of requests for this pattern so here it is<br />
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Pinwheel Teddy Bear Sweater<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgHDIRMtdTmJGJ9EQTjxOEKdIdRX1av1I0A66dBB1iVH17yenziGKpJ5mDmxOmfaCqVl-QkLVx8J_nymHXizkLyo3KJOJAVUZrIgUjJgOPP92j8x0Bw8Fs9E4YpP8Swt1t4_-H/s1600/croppedteddy_pinwheel_medium.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232px" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgHDIRMtdTmJGJ9EQTjxOEKdIdRX1av1I0A66dBB1iVH17yenziGKpJ5mDmxOmfaCqVl-QkLVx8J_nymHXizkLyo3KJOJAVUZrIgUjJgOPP92j8x0Bw8Fs9E4YpP8Swt1t4_-H/s320/croppedteddy_pinwheel_medium.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div>Small amount of Worsted Weight yarn in 3 colours. I used elann Peruvian Highland Wool<br />
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A – Bisque<br />
B – Irish Moss<br />
C - Spiced Wine<br />
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5.5 mm ( US 9) double pointed needles.<br />
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5.5 mm (US 9) circular needles 40 cm and 60 cm (16” ).<br />
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Stitch marker.<br />
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2 stitch holders.<br />
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Scrap yarn. <br />
Gauge: 18 st. and 24 rows = 10cm / 4" on 5.5mm (US 9) needles.<br />
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Directions:<br />
Using 5.5mm double-pointed needles and first colour (natural) cast on 8 st. Place 2 sts. on the 1st needle, 4 sts on the 2nd needle, and 2 sts on the 3rd needle.<br />
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R1: Join in a round being careful not to twist the stitches. Knit into the front and the back of each stitch -16 st. on round, mark the beginning of the round with a stitch marker and move this up every round.<br />
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R2 and all even number rounds: Knit.<br />
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R3: yo, K2repeat to end of round, (6 sts on 1st needle; 12 sts on 2nd needle; 6 sts on 3rd needle).<br />
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R5: K3 yo, repeat to end of round. (8 sts on 1st needle; 16 sts on 2nd needle; 8 sts on 3rd needle).<br />
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R7: K4 yo, repeat to end of round. (10 sts on 1st needle; 20 sts on 2nd needle; 10 sts on 3rd needle). <br />
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R9: K5 yo, repeat to end of round. (12 sts on 1st needle; 24 sts on 2nd needle; 12 sts on 3rd needle). Change second colour B (Sage) on round 9.<br />
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Change to circular needles when you need to. <br />
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Continue increasing in this manner, changing colour every 9 rounds.<br />
Continue until you have 9 st. between increases. <br />
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Next Round: knit the first set of 10 stitches, place the second set of 10 stitches on a holder, cast on 10 stitches using a provisional cast on - see below for provisional cast on instructions (this will be the sleeve later), continue knitting 4 more sets of 10 stitches , slip the next 10 stitches on a holder, cast on 10 stitches using a provisional cast on, knit the last 10 stitches.<br />
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Continue in pattern increasing and changing colour every 9th round until you have 15 stitches in each section. <br />
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Provisional cast on:<br />
Using a crochet hook, a knitting needle, and a contrasting colour yarn, make a slip knot.<br />
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Put the crochet hook through the slip knot and hold in front of needle.<br />
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Bring yarn around the needle, from left over top of needle behind the needle then over the hook and make a stitch (the yarn around the needle is the stitch).<br />
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Repeat this until 10 stitches on the needle.<br />
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These stitches will become the other half of the armhole when needed and you continue knitting on these for the round sweater. <br />
The Edge:<br />
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Change to colour B and knit 1 round<br />
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Next round, Knit into the front and back of every st.<br />
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Next round purl<br />
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Cast off<br />
Sleeves:<br />
With colour B and 5.5mm double pointed needles, pick up the 10 stitches from each side of the armhole (20 sts for each sleeve). Place a marker at the beginning of the round. Knit 10 rounds<br />
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Next round, Knit into the front and back of every st.<br />
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Next round purl<br />
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Cast off.<br />
Sew in the ends.Fun Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281545173854793636noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-69317731797712199772011-05-07T10:33:00.000-07:002011-05-07T10:33:41.226-07:00What NextI have had a lot of people ask me what will I do next. The answer is I don't know. It has been a little over a month since we closed the store. It took us 2 weeks to move out of the store and clean it ready for the next tenant and then the twins were born. That was a big event. So I haven't had much time to think about What next. For now I am going to get my yard looking good, knit and weave for all of my grand kids and enjoy the summer off. One of the reasons We closed the store was I realized I hadn't had a holiday except yarn shows in 6 years so I think I will take a long overdue holiday this summer. <br />
I miss the store a bit and I am left with the world's largest stash, which I may use up if I live to be 180. <br />
The one thing I don't understand and I have heard other people who retire say this too " I don't know how I had time to work"Fun Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281545173854793636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-3092293191491027522011-04-27T09:50:00.000-07:002011-04-27T09:50:05.093-07:00Twins arrived<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robert Allan Mackie</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hannah Adrian Mackie</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zyan William Zamisky</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meika Layne Shaflik and her new puppy Rocky</td></tr>
</tbody></table>So sorry I am late with this post - the twins arrived safely on April 19 mid afternoon. They were each 6 pounds and 19" long. They are very sweet. There names are Hannah Adrain and Robert Allan Mackie. They stayed in hospital for a few days to get the feeding sorted out and now are home, happy, healthy and gaining weight. I didn't get near as much time with them as wanted to but will see them soon again.<br />
Above are pictures of all our grandchildren. I feel so blessed.Fun Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281545173854793636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-51311147943999520872011-04-01T06:27:00.000-07:002011-04-01T06:27:53.111-07:00Fun Knits is closed and 1 last saleWe closed the store last night for good. The sale went amazing and I think every knitter on Quadra has enough yarn to do them a while.<br />
We are heading to Naniamo today for one last show. The Vancouver Island Weavers and Spinners are having a retreat this weekend in Naniamo at the Grand Hotel - 4898 Rutherford Road - There will be 4 vendors selling at the market and it is open to the public on Saturday afternoon 10 - 12 and 1-3. Everything in our booth will be 50% off. We still have lots of sock yarn, undyed yarn, a few philospher Sweater kits and some Louet sweater kits. Some books, needles and notions. Lots of Briggs and Little, Tempo and Tempo chunky all 50% off<br />
If you are in the area come by for some great yarn bargains.Fun Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281545173854793636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-12232417473682279232011-03-22T13:27:00.000-07:002011-03-22T13:27:59.643-07:00Sale 50% off everythingWe just got back from Fibres West and sold loads of yarn but we have tons left. The store is still quite full and the selection is great. So shop early for the best selection. We are closing for good March 31.Fun Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281545173854793636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-12885705096796997062011-03-15T19:39:00.001-07:002011-03-15T19:40:16.706-07:00Fibres West March 18-19We are packed up and heading to <a href="http://www.fibreswest.com/">Fibres West</a> in Abbotsford. We are taking a huge amount of yarn, fleece, books and notions with us. Everything will be 30% off for the weekend since we are closing the store. We have so much sock yarn to sell so if you knit socks you don't want to miss this sale.<br />
Hope to see you there.<br />
Since we have most of the store with us, we are closing the store until next Tuesday March 22. The sale will continue in store until it is all gone or the end of March.Fun Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281545173854793636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-57113453666119935342011-03-06T12:21:00.001-08:002011-03-06T12:25:28.524-08:00Grand son #1 arrived<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65jUEXPbqRFxSDi5bY6Fu-41IlevBodbVJm8w7p87A1hetcJUvQ6s6PMJVAU3Y6J31hvDrfdYUmb3lm_yaBIDgrKLzo8HDfQ7LuU_w8XNG_doYUl6_D9HdGCcm3npiONJsRPs/s1600/the+zamiskysmarch+5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65jUEXPbqRFxSDi5bY6Fu-41IlevBodbVJm8w7p87A1hetcJUvQ6s6PMJVAU3Y6J31hvDrfdYUmb3lm_yaBIDgrKLzo8HDfQ7LuU_w8XNG_doYUl6_D9HdGCcm3npiONJsRPs/s320/the+zamiskysmarch+5.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkc5v_mpkADXB8n-F7jh9IhLUQrcIGqNZnWFXAEe83ELt94NNoggocLJ-jgb1xospTWi2sK9Y1AgE8ie2NWxEjdtKHsSD7-3NrApHEm6vZZLKsQbcIVc9w0E5fwrWnRxSrY6F/s1600/zyan.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinkc5v_mpkADXB8n-F7jh9IhLUQrcIGqNZnWFXAEe83ELt94NNoggocLJ-jgb1xospTWi2sK9Y1AgE8ie2NWxEjdtKHsSD7-3NrApHEm6vZZLKsQbcIVc9w0E5fwrWnRxSrY6F/s320/zyan.JPG" width="237" /></a></div>This is the newest member to our family. Zyan William Zamisky born March 5 at 9:39am. He weighs 8 and 1/2 pounds and is 21 and 1/4 inches long. Isn't he just perfect. We are extremely pleased to announce that Mom, Dad, Meika and Zyan are all doing fine. I can't wait to spend some quality time with this little guy. I think he looks a lot like his Dad.<br />
Now we are awaiting the twins safe arrive in late April or early May. Nothing like spring babies.Fun Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281545173854793636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-45424829638404298622011-03-03T11:49:00.000-08:002011-03-03T11:49:00.173-08:00Fun Knits is ClosingLinda and I have decided we are both retiring from selling yarn. We have had fun over the last few years but know it is time to move on. We are having a great sale in store.<br />
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Sale 30 % off everything - some yarns as much as 50% off<br />
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All of the product will be taken off the internet as it will be too hard to manage accurate inventory counts. For internet customers please call the store for purchases 1-250-285-275. We will throw in a bonus for all orders over $75 - free shipping.<br />
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This month we are going to Fibres West March 18 -19 so the store will be closed while we are away as we will be taking most of the stock with us. We will be closed March 16- 20. This will be a great sale at Fibres West so if you are planning to attend don't miss our booth. 30 -50% off. <br />
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So come in or phone soon for best selection as the yarn will sell quickly at these prices.<br />
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As for the <a href="http://www.funknits.com/images/stories/fall%202011%20flyer.pdf">Sally Melville</a> retreat Sept 29 - Oct 2 . This is still happening and we look forward to seeing all of you who are coming. We do still have a few spaces left in this retreat.Fun Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281545173854793636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-60885606442066963492011-02-23T12:08:00.000-08:002011-02-23T12:08:54.255-08:00Tea Towel Exchange on RavelryI participated in a tea towel exchnge on Ravelry. I made 7 towels and sent 6 of them to Sandra who organized this for Jane Stafford. Then I received 6 tea towels plus the one of my own I kept. So I know have 7 great tea towels. This was a fun exchange and I learned a lot about weaving as usual.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meika proudly showing her 2 finished yarn kabobs</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meika making yarn kabobs</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">4 finished yarn kabobs</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Fun Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281545173854793636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-13412184045072340022011-01-13T13:07:00.001-08:002011-01-13T13:08:51.598-08:00Very Fun Baby Knitting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0UwXizTMeF_cz1YLpogwqbZuRyq0rLNNWFI2mxdQ5CCG9wt3GSrnW86e0NGrXoeWaiGiAug2nafzur16SAxODSCueSQL1qZFj5jgAdZd7pZi1lLS9li7JRHkjwnG9TPimO8Y/s1600/mandZfront.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0UwXizTMeF_cz1YLpogwqbZuRyq0rLNNWFI2mxdQ5CCG9wt3GSrnW86e0NGrXoeWaiGiAug2nafzur16SAxODSCueSQL1qZFj5jgAdZd7pZi1lLS9li7JRHkjwnG9TPimO8Y/s320/mandZfront.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4MRiTtNkGQHS-gKzvD0OuJEqiSQ4Uvf9a2acYZPV7iIAHkHIjglZFrTWQjFAk-yxY7fJ37rPenK2wWmgfIxhN4coJPocbsbaIVEqW65q0ms8YCXCJAGAF9fLkbn6Bz5rCKwCh/s1600/mandzcloseup3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4MRiTtNkGQHS-gKzvD0OuJEqiSQ4Uvf9a2acYZPV7iIAHkHIjglZFrTWQjFAk-yxY7fJ37rPenK2wWmgfIxhN4coJPocbsbaIVEqW65q0ms8YCXCJAGAF9fLkbn6Bz5rCKwCh/s320/mandzcloseup3.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>I am having a lot of fun knitting baby sweaters. I knit this little sweater using a<a href="http://knittingpureandsimple.com/babycardi.html"> free pattern</a> from Knitting Pure and Simple. I knit with 10 different colours of Malabrigo worsted yarn in random Fair Isle that I made up as I knit. This sweater is for Megan and Zach's baby who is due early March. We don't know if the baby is a boy or a girl but this sweater will suit either sex. The little store teddy bear is modelling it for the pictures. The close up pictures of the patterns show the colour more accurate. <br />
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Next I will knit sweaters for the twins a boy and girl. I talked to my son last night so I got an idea of what they would like for sweaters.Fun Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281545173854793636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-52767445137976068502011-01-12T09:54:00.000-08:002011-01-12T09:54:32.375-08:00Store Winter HoursLinda and I decided that we will have winter hours for the store. It is cold,dark and even snowy today so we think these hours will be great for us and for our customers. More knitting time.<br />
So until end of March we will be open<br />
Tues - 10 - 4 - opening at the usual time to accomodate the spinners group<br />
Wed - Sat 11 - 4pm<br />
ShelleyFun Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281545173854793636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-70954969639100161822011-01-07T14:06:00.004-08:002011-01-07T14:09:01.779-08:00Pink Ocean<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Finished my pink ocean ripple wrap, and I do so love it. Sweatermaker Island Hues Lace, my own pattern (free on our website). Used about 575 metres, for a finished length of 72 inches after blocking.<div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBCxbhlby-9Y_V54r3QwNwxTBrkwdbrOAjL9cEBLe9ZglEk_V27QEbDGGXvX8dMbd5DFhk_WZQT_tbDXCIGdOTBrntfdAl5wigtvpa1tQB21cblp9f0iPXbGMN3FhjKRkPGyuPew/s320/pinkocean5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559569209667441826" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 168px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EJ53B_g_AP4f45Sapfk_8Xck9EUkqGl8XHfZ40z6ic7S6sVwImXEbuaWiWc03vOzoRg5YEnyPYaGKT33DdRBKMlf8OR7KYztLV0ZichjJI65kyxE8GpvLyf_lFHFCVSqkfgkEA/s320/pinkocean3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559569367640145474" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><br /></div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13777397873586276709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-86476912579576602382011-01-04T15:07:00.004-08:002011-01-04T15:30:04.676-08:00A New Year and some New Knitting<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Do you make resolutions? I don't make sweeping resolutions as a general rule, but when it comes to knitting I do have some goals for this year.<div><br /></div><div>1. Freeform knitting. I am hugely inspired by <a href="http://www.janethornley.com/blog/">Jane Thornley</a>, and would like to complete some freeform knitting this year. </div><div><br /></div><div>2. Knit a sweater for myself. Both of my guys have gotten sweaters in the last year, it's my turn for a nice new sweater.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>3. A pair of socks a month. I was inspired by the <a href="http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/">Yarn Harlot's</a> self-imposed sock club in 2010, and will be trying something similar (although I may not have 12 pairs worth of sock yarn in my stash). I always give my mum socks at Christmas, and it would be great to have some pairs already put aside.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>4. Finish my blanket! Again, both of my guys have blankets that I knitted, and I have been working on mine for two years. Mr. Kate even had the audacity to mention he might be due for a new one!</div><div><br /></div><div>In the meantime, I am continuing to knit up a storm, currently working on fingerless mitts (found a great free pattern from Ravelry -<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/camp-out-fingerless-mitts"> Camp Out Fingerless Mitts</a>), the first pair of 2011 socks and my Ocean Ripple in Pink. I so love <a href="http://www.funknits.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=122&Itemid=33">Sweatermaker Island Hues Lace</a>!</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjMKGwN0xZhDecK1L4yPcjGkxlrnTmTb6TekuFO1bGDbLDW8CJ8rhRIsoAEsX157SwNoN4gic4jGROgZf8A83A-dsxuTbQqs2PqW46bf0qkiWifCNng69gIgw-yJhDytlBMnEPw/s320/pinkocean2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558475682771377122" /></div><div><br /></div><div>What are your goals in knitting/fibre this year? </div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13777397873586276709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-6360612378347720052010-12-25T20:38:00.001-08:002010-12-25T20:39:25.342-08:00Merry Christmas<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Merry Christmas from Linda, Deb, Kate, Susan and myself. We are going to be closed all next week to reopen Jan 4. so we can all spend time with our families and I can start knitting for all of my new grandbabies. We found out last week the twins are a boy and a girl. We had a nice Christmas here and more to come as family arrive home. </div>Here is a cute picture of Pumpkin on her first Christmas. I put a bow on her this morning and she has proudly wore it all day. Isn't she sweet.<br />
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Our Boxing Day Sale Dec 21 - 24. <br />
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The entire store will be 10% off. All <span class="default2">worsted weight and bulky yarn</span> and fleece <span class="default2">will be 30% off, including amazing yarns</span> <span class="default2">like Noro, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Malabrigo and Lopi. All</span> <span class="default2">novelty yarn 40% off. We have discontinued yarn and fleece on for 50 % off. Come early for the best selection.</span><br />
<span class="default2">For more</span> <span class="default2">information <a href="mailto:shelmack@telus.net">email</a> or </span><span class="default2">call 250-285-2751. </span><br />
<span class="default2">We aren't posting this sale to the internet store as our program can't deal with multi % , but will happily honour the sale to all phone customers, just <span class="default2">call 250-285-2751</span>. Don't forget orders over $50. have free shipping. So a phone call to the store is nearly the same as shopping in person.</span><br />
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<span class="default2">Our holiday hours will be open Dec 21 – 24 10 am - 5 pm and then we are closing until Jan 4, 2011.</span>Fun Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281545173854793636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-81561822152316354412010-12-10T10:25:00.004-08:002010-12-10T10:36:05.533-08:00Fun with CablesI am really into cables right now. I designed this <a href="http://www.funknits.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=1">scarf</a> called Fun Reversible Cables. It turned out great. I knit it with <a href="http://www.funknits.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=9&Itemid=33">Galway </a>100% wool, forest green. It is really fun to knit and goes quite quickly because of the changing cable rows. I designed it so it would flair out at the bottom and lay flat and then around the neck it would be narrower with just rib rows. It is very comfortable around the neck and everyone who has tried it on loves how it feels.<br />
It is warm and stays in place. Has all the properties of a good looking functional scarf.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3TBQHOI6WEmFEW97ZPTxyerMUqYCMZiE8KSo4v0tl9WVLW4man6d5mdKd5P1GQhOAzyevSkaUiYF3Sr7qzTv-Z9lWD8p2ukYY6aEnSfpTACEr_WZwiXpHNbfylpb3kszJUcM/s1600/cable+scarf.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3TBQHOI6WEmFEW97ZPTxyerMUqYCMZiE8KSo4v0tl9WVLW4man6d5mdKd5P1GQhOAzyevSkaUiYF3Sr7qzTv-Z9lWD8p2ukYY6aEnSfpTACEr_WZwiXpHNbfylpb3kszJUcM/s320/cable+scarf.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>This scarf goes well with the Variations on a Theme Fetching Hat that is another free pattern just below the scarf. To complete the set you could knit the <a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer06/PATTfetching.html">Fetching fingerless mitts</a> that are so popular.<br />
I knit this scarf for a friend but after Christmas I am knitting this for myself in red <a href="http://www.funknits.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=11&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=33">Malabrigo</a>. It takes 1 1/2 skein so you would have enough with 2 skeins for the hat or mitts. You would probably need a 3rd for the entire set. The scarf only took a few days to knit so you have time to knit this for a Christmas present for someone or yourself.Fun Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281545173854793636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-36758186393391480232010-12-05T10:15:00.003-08:002010-12-05T10:17:58.315-08:00My Variations<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I couldn't resist Shelley's new pattern, <a href="http://www.funknits.com/images/stories/variations%20on%20a%20theme%20rev.pdf">Variations on a Theme</a> (pdf link). I didn't have a worsted that I wanted to use, so I pulled out a skein of Eco Wool. This is a DK 100% wool yarn. Because of the thinner yarn I cast on 10 stitches more. The resulting hat is a perfect fit (although it won't be for me).<div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhETU61qOQQllgBmAZDqCVHP3Fs4p_HCBuCp7tFAs-ZUhrW30jUoueVSDYiPWSOLCQ9yorQLXVr0jZWPZx8ouW2Al0-42_x14Qzt0JcOfdeTW1JNEmI3uchNbOp2EqfR4MC20SVvw/s320/variations1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547263832417122178" /></div><div>Great pattern - I think the headband is up next!</div>Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13777397873586276709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-69229313588697105552010-12-02T14:58:00.002-08:002010-12-02T16:51:55.766-08:00Hats hats hats <br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I have been having fun knitting hats the last few days. With our sale all week of worsted weight yarns I have been inspired to design some hats.</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roll Brim Diaginal Lace Hat in Galway Paint</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The first <a href="http://www.funknits.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=1">Roll Brim Diagonal Lace Hat</a> is on our free pattern page and is a hat I designed for with Noro yarn but it looks great in Galway Paint. Galway paint has the subtle colour change within one colour range and looks great in this hat.</div> <br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The second hat pattern called <a href="http://www.funknits.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=1">Variations on a Theme</a> which is also available on the web site and is designed to go with<a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer06/PATTfetching.html"> Fetching fingerless gloves</a>. I have made several pair of these and have always wanted a matching hat. So here it is. I knit this with Galway. I am knitting the matching Headband with Green Galway and will post a picture once it is complete.</div> <br />
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We are having a sale all next week. Each day there is a different yarn on sale for 25% off. This is for web orders and in store sales as well. Each sale will go for 24 hours starting at 10 a.m. one day till 10 a.m. the next. <br />
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The sale starts Tuesday, November 30th with <a href="http://www.funknits.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=9&Itemid=33">Galway Paint</a>. Great 100% wool and felts beautifully. Wednesday, Dec 1st is <a href="http://www.funknits.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=10&Itemid=33">Tempo Worsted</a> - lots of colours. Great for children’s sweaters as it can be thrown in the washer and dryer. Thursday, Dec 2nd is <a href="http://www.funknits.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=14&Itemid=33">Hayfield Aran</a> weight yarn. Friday, Dec 3rd is <a href="http://www.funknits.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=119&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=33">Briggs & Little Soft Spun</a>. Great yarn from Canada. Sales finishes up on Sat, Dec 4th with beautiful <a href="http://www.funknits.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=9&Itemid=33">Galway worsted weight</a> - solids and heathers. Don’t miss this great sale for last minute Christmas presents or get a jump on yarn for your 2011 winter projects.Fun Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281545173854793636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-46385400569807750232010-11-20T22:25:00.001-08:002010-11-20T22:29:45.415-08:00This is too cute Today I was working away at the store and my family came in. Meika had a surprise for me, an early birthday present. Look what it was. The sweetest little kitten I have ever seen. Meika named her Pumpkin. She is as sweet as she looks. In the past year at our house we have lost 3 cats and a dog so it was time for a new kitten. Christmas will be very fun with this little playful kitten around.<br />
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I am busily weaving for Christmas presents right now, and once Christmas is over I will start weaving baby blankets. <br />
I have also been knitting lots of socks. I spent a lot of time in hospital with my sister before she died and got several pairs ( yes I said pairs) of socks finished.<br />
After Christmas I need to make 2 more <a href="http://funknits.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html">baby sheep sweaters</a> and hats. I am just waiting for the next ultra sound of the twins to see if they are boys, girls or 1 of each.Fun Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281545173854793636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-5237017557580257592010-11-02T23:01:00.000-07:002010-11-02T23:01:34.675-07:00A Sad Post<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJyY32bldT506HnZfxqU-4FoAFDSvOTg7cHxt8WfJ38DcZCKQ9z17KmOA5eRRdHJGQr3Fw0lqyTHpqAEQf0zMsrEjHvOPVNPfZ7bsMAmAajKu7S4mzpbpw-hwXMFWrs3Bo3on/s1600/Judy1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJyY32bldT506HnZfxqU-4FoAFDSvOTg7cHxt8WfJ38DcZCKQ9z17KmOA5eRRdHJGQr3Fw0lqyTHpqAEQf0zMsrEjHvOPVNPfZ7bsMAmAajKu7S4mzpbpw-hwXMFWrs3Bo3on/s320/Judy1.jpg" width="267" /></a></div>Many of you who know me, know my sister Judy has been battling a brain tumor for the last 8 years. She passed away yesterday peacefully. Judy used to love knitting scarves. She was the best customer of novelty yarn I think we ever had. She was 54 only 13 months younger than me. I will sure miss her but I am glad she isn't suffering anymore.Fun Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07281545173854793636noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9409876.post-87171033654123222712010-10-28T08:07:00.001-07:002010-10-28T08:09:47.362-07:00Spinning Retreat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The fun never ends at Fun Knits. This year we were invited to be the vendor for the North Island Spinning retreat held at <a href="http://www.kingfisherspa.com/">Kingfisher Spa</a>. It was so much fun. We spent the entire time there selling fibre spinning and eating fabulous food. Lynne Anderson from Knitopia in White Rock came and gave a wonderful demonsration on spinning on various spindles. It was so wonderful and inspiring I bought a set of <a href="http://askthebellwether.blogspot.com/2007/08/how-do-you-spin-on-russian-spindle.html">Russian spindles</a>. Four of us bought these spindle sets and spent a lot of one morning leaarning how to work them. It is quite tricky but we all managed. Lynne also gifted me a wonderful little support spindle for spinning cotton. I love using it. It was great to get back to spinning as I haven't done much in the last year. Below are the pictures I took at the retreat. There was about 30 people there and lots of yarn was produced in the 2 days we were there.</div><br />
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