Well Christmas has gone once again and it has been an interesting one here. Last weekend we had a huge ice storm, we had freezing rain for 3-4 days continuously. Everything was covered in a coating of ice, the trees looked beautiful sparkling in the sun albeit a bit heavy and drooped. After the storm was over the trees started to droop more and before long 50,000 people in my… Read More »Interesting Christmas | Celtic Cast On
Old Man winter has arrived! Yesterday was our first snow storm of the season. Surprisingly the Ridge didn’t get as much snow as other parts of the province but there is enough to play and slide in so that’s all that really matters. My boy adores the snow and spends much of his time looking exactly like this. Molly on the other hand is getting older and can be seen… Read More »Old Man… | Celtic Cast On
*Thank you to all who entered into the Journey giveaway. I enjoyed reading all of your journey memories! The winner is Amy J. Can you please email or contact me on Rav. The email I sent bounced right back.* While you were all writing about your journey’s my little family was travelling across the U.S.A. to San Diego for a much needed break. On the way I was able to hand deliver… Read More »Her Saffron Lair | Celtic Cast On
I’m excited to be able to review another book from Marian Rae Publications JOURNEY by Jane Richmond and Shannon Cook Journey is an aesthetically pleasing coffee table book featuring 6 knit designs. Each design is captured beautifully by Nicholas Kupiak’s stunning photography. The designs include: Climb, a modern take on the classic work sock. Spate, a delightfully textured pair of fingerless gloves with a flip top option for those extra chilly… Read More »Journey Review and Giveaway | Celtic Cast On
I feel like a sock knitting ninja lately. I’m churning socks out one after the other and there is no stopping me! Pattern: My own Yarn:Knit Picks Felici Aquarium I grabbed this colourway to start a mindless pair of socks on the way to the aquarium with T and some family. The fashion show from Knit East was held at the Huntsman’s Aquarium and while Heidi and I opted to… Read More »Sock Ninja! | Celtic Cast On
I know you are all wondering about the shawl’s from the Knit East Swap. This is the beauty I received! The pattern is Zephyr Cove knit with Malabrigo sock in the colourways Lettuce and Impressionist sky. The lovely knitter was Judy from Ohio! Sarah and I spotted Judy and Sarah in one of the local restaurants when we arrived on friday night. If it hasn’t been for the Knit East… Read More »Zephyr Cove | Celtic Cast On
I’m very excited to be a part of Pom Pom Quarterly’s 6th Issue Autumn 2013 Copyright Juju Vail My newest design Hierro, meaning Iron is inspired by the many wrought iron gates and fences found throughout the UK. Several times a day during my childhood I would pass by or be swinging off of Hierro of every kind. Hierro is a perfect mesh of slipped stitches and bobbles creating an eye catching… Read More »Hierro | Celtic Cast On
Over at Luvinthemommyhood the Summer Sweater KAL is in full swing. I’m a little bit behind in picking a project and starting but I finally cast on something last week. I will be knitting Clam Digger by Melissa Schaschwary, the kids version of Cattails. I’m using leftover white from my Cattails and extra purple from my Jill’s Dress *which is almost complete* I just can’t believe I’m knitting a size 6… Read More »Summer Sweater KAL | Celtic Cast On
I recently tested this sweet finger puppet kit by Victoria of Little Black Duck You may remember this crown and wand I won on Victoria’s blog last year. Like everything Victoria does, this kit is impeccable. Everything is included to make your mouse *even the needle!* the only thing you will need is a pair of scissors to cut the felt. I was a little hesitant to begin the cutting because as anyone knows felt… Read More »Finger Mouse | Celtic Cast On
This summer I’m spending part of everyday poolside. Its the first year that T is in a swimming lesson that isn’t mom and tot so while she is working on her rocketships and front floats I have idle hands. It hasn’t really been great knitting weather. More like getting drenched when I wasn’t even the one in the pool but I was able to weave in ends on a test… Read More »Poolside | Celtic Cast On