I am so happy that my friend, Paula Weiss, agreed to share the story of her ‘Alleged Sweater’ for my fledgling blog. Here is the story in Paula’s words: I bought a second hand spinning wheel at a rug hooking event, several years ago, because it was cheap (Ashford Traditional for $75). A friend was… Continue reading The Alleged Sweater
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Good Fibrations
If you find yourself in Saint John, make sure you check out Liz Miller’s shop, Good Fibrations. Liz is a fibre artist. In the back of her shop you’ll see a spinning wheel and loom. There is probably a dye kitchen nearby too! The front of the shop is a treasure trove for knitters with… Continue reading Good Fibrations
Cricket Cove – Fine Handknits
If you are visiting St. Andrew’s or taking the Grand Manan ferry, make sure you allow extra time to stop at Cricket Cove Fine Handknits at Blacks Harbour. In my opinion, this yarn shop sets the standard for yarn shops. Whenever I visit, I don’t know where to look. The shop is full of sample… Continue reading Cricket Cove – Fine Handknits
Woolly Milne – hand dyed yarn
Meet Logan of Woolly Milne – hand dyed yarns. She is Fredericton based, but you can often find her at the Gagetown Farmer’s Market on Sundays from 11:00 to 3:00. Logan’s beautiful yarn comes in a variety of weights and content. Her colour combinations are so beautiful, they make you want to purchase something for… Continue reading Woolly Milne – hand dyed yarn
Travelling Knitter’s Checklist
I had so many issues with the last project that I brought with me on vacation that I felt they needed to be documented, if only to save myself future grief. I didn’t have a lot of time to get my project ready before I travelled so I did the minimum. I wound a few… Continue reading Travelling Knitter’s Checklist
Briggs and Little Yarns
You can’t talk about favourite yarns found in the East Coast without talking about Briggs and Little yarns. Located in Harvey, New Brunswick, Briggs and Little is Canada’s oldest woolen mill. They offer a variety of products from lace weight to roving. All are pure wool or wool/nylon blends. They come in a variety of colours, both… Continue reading Briggs and Little Yarns