The time has finally come to tell you all what has been going on the last few months. In a few short weeks we will be leaving our home on The Ridge to start a new chapter of life in a new house which will hopefully become home once again. At first I had mixed feelings about leaving our country home but this move seems to be the right thing… Read More »The time has come… | Celtic Cast On
Pattern: Pavilion Mystery KAL by Rachel Coopey Yarn: Wandering Cat Yarns Alley Cat BFL in English Toffee I finished my Pavilion socks! I kind of lost momentum on the second sock and the foot seemed to take forever but I pushed through and finished them. It then took a while for me to get pictures… Mods: I knit these on 2.25mm’s instead of 2.5’s but when up a sock size and knit… Read More »Pavilion Socks | Celtic Cast On
Coming up for air… where has the last month or two gone?? They are clearing trees * read butchering forest, my snowshoe trail and this little Moosey’s home* across the road from us. Yesterday this poor discombobulated Moose was peering over our fence trying to figure out how to get in. I’m sure the poor lad didn’t know what was going on and was just trying to find safety. It… Read More »And breathe….. | Celtic Cast On
The random number generator choice #1! For the Lucky Penny Baby Collection giveaway. How random is that?? Gracey, please email me with your rav i.d and the Lucky Penny Baby Collection will be on its way to you. I wanted to let you all know that my dad’s etsy shop is now open! Belleisle Woodworks is stocked with some stunning lathe turned bowls. All bowls are made using reclaimed wood, some… Read More »Belleisle Woodworks | Celtic Cast On
Today I’m lucky enough to be giving away a copy of the Lucky Penny Baby Collection by Tanis Lavallee of Tanis Fiber Arts to one fabulous reader! Not only do I get to show off these super cute patterns I also get to share a little Rowan love because clearly we love this wee smiler around these parts. In fact, it might have taken me a longer time than usual to… Read More »Giveaway: Lucky Penny Baby Collection | Celtic Cast On
Pattern:Spate by Jane Richmond Yarn:Madelinetosh DK Twist in Saffron My Rav Project Page *Pics taken by T! My little photographer did well!* I didn’t think I would have time to knit anything for the Olympics this year but since we had a snowy weekend I managed to start a pair of Spates. I’ve been wanting to knit this pattern since I reviewed Journey but just haven’t had the time. Jane… Read More »Spates | Celtic Cast On
I’m delighted to be part of a blog/podcast tour bringing you a review of The Scrumptious Collection 3! A gorgeous collection of 13 designs using FyberspatesScrumptious yarn that comes in a variety of colours and from lace weight to chunky. The designs include 3 sweaters, 2 cardigans and 8 accessories. If you follow the tour you will likely see these fabulous designs several times over but today I wanted to highlight… Read More »The Scrumptious Collection 3 – Review and Giveaway! | Celtic Cast On
I have been oh so patiently waiting for January to come so Tanis could release all her 2013 club patterns into the wild. Tanis designed this gorgeous sock pattern Patina at the start of the year and I knew right away I wanted to knit them so when it arrived in my inbox upon release I squealed with delight. *Thank you Tanis!* Of course I couldn’t wait to cast on… Read More »Patina Party | Celtic Cast On
Pattern:Rye by Tincanknits Yarn:Patons Classic Wool in Bright Red My Rav Project Page My Rye socks just flew off the needles! I forgot how quickly worsted weight socks knit up. Rye is a simple pattern ranging in size from baby to large adult that would be great for a beginner attempting their first or second pair of socks. The pattern guides you through making your first pair of socks with… Read More »Rye | Celtic Cast On