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Fleece to Finish Workshop

6/28/2017

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Are you interested in learning more about wool fleeces and how to choose a fleece at an auction or wool show?

In this workshop you will learn how to choose a fleece with an end project in mind. We will go over the judging card to see what the judge is looking for in a fleece and what the different wool classes entail. Methods of storing and washing will be discussed as well as different ways to process fleeces. This is a hands on class and will involve a few example fleeces to gain greater insight. Bring a fleece if you have questions! Please bring an apron to protect your clothes.

Cost to register: $35/person
Payable in advance by paypal to: [email protected]

Location: Golden Willow Alpaca Farm. Thank you to Sharon for providing the perfect backdrop ♥
Time: 1 - 4pm


Class size will be up to 15 people

Join in on the Facebook Event Page
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Road Trip

6/14/2017

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Just launched
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This design is part of Hilori’s Magical Yarnorium Cross Country Canada KAL July 2017 #xccroadtripkal. Head on over to her group to sign up and join in on the fun

From now until my birthday (July 20th) please use coupon code LANDOFLIVINGSKIES for 30% off of this design
This 6 layered cowl is a map of sorts taking you across my province of Saskatchewan. Knit your way along grid roads, passing canola and flax fields, and dipping your toes in one of our abundant freshwater lakes. Travel through the glacier carved valleys and up through the Canadian Shield nestled amongst the trees in the boreal forest up north. The scenery wouldn’t be complete without chasing the never ending horizon and the wide open skies watching the weather roll in.
Hilori’s Magical Yarnorium has dyed up a special colourway for this road trip. This cowl is kit in the round using 6 different stitch patterns to keep your interest, but simple enough to make the perfect travel project.

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​Yarn 
Hilori’s Magical Yarnorium Meri Jane 6 Pack 600 yards (549 m) 
180g 100% Merino 2 ply fingering weight 
~ Dusty Road 
~ Canola/Flax 
~ Clear Lake 
~ Jeremiah was a Bullfrog 
~ Thunderweather 
~ Wild Blue Yonder
Needles: 
24” Circular knitting needles ~ size US 7 (4.5 mm)
Notions: 
Stitch marker, tapestry needle
Gauge 
22 stitches X 30 rows = 4” (10 cm) over stockinette unblocked using size US 7 (4.5mm) needles
Measurements 
Measured flat: 16” (41 cm) depth X 12” (30.5 cm) width
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Doris Shawl

6/2/2017

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I finished a crocheted shawl this week that I wanted to share with you. The pattern is Doris Shawl by Kat Goldin.  I had started with a G hook and felt the shawl was going to be too small... that's when I actually did a gauge swatch and realized I needed to go up to a J hook. I also didn't work in the back loop of the stitch as I wanted to make this shawl slightly larger without going through too much yarn. I used The Wacky Windmill Tough Stuff Sock yarn in the colourway "Remnants" and Knit Picks Stroll in Butternut.  ​I was working on this with two friends of mine; Donna and Kim, who's shawls are beautiful.  
My next project is the Degreenify Shawl by Josh Ryks using Knit Picks Hawthorne Sock yarn in these colours <3
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I am also heading to Carberry, Manitoba next weekend for the Blue Hills Fibre Festival. I will be judging the wool show and selling some of my handspun, and other goodies.  If you see me, say hi!
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