Stories in the Making

People were in a very sharing mood this month, which is what Yarn Club is all about.  So many beautiful finished projects, and even a fibre-y book recommendation! Here's the roundup: We had TWO finished Doodlers to exclaim over this month. Above, Liz used MadelineTosh Tosh Light in dirty panther, astrid grey and grasshopper, for her project.  Her leather screw-in buttons are from Shall We Knit. [ Valerie brought in her Panda Silk DK Fan Shawl, made with Handmaiden Maiden Hair Erin brought in her Little Wave cardigan that she had ripped back and made custom measured changes to the...

At the November 3rd meeting, the Yarn Club will welcome member Roxann Blazetich-Ozols who will lead us in a workshop to learn lucet braiding.  The lucet is an ancient braiding tool dating back to Viking times, and we're so fortunate to have an expert in this unusual technique right on hand.  The workshop will teach participants the techniques required to produce a custom shawl fastener.  Take a look at the beautiful examples Roxann has worked up: The buttons can be inserted through the eyelets or lace openings of shawls to hold them together in an attractive drape around your shoulders.[/caption]...

There is nothing more frustrating than spending hours (not to mention $$) on a custom-made sweater or other garment, and slipping it on to discover it doesn't fit properly.  Maybe it pulls across the bust, or the waist shaping is in the wrong spot for your curves.  Maybe your gauge was off and the sweater is a half-foot longer than you intended.  It can be heartbreaking. If this is happening to you, isn't it time to take steps? You are custom-making garments for yourself or for your family, why aren't they custom-sized as well?  Likely because taking that "sizing power"...

Our appliqued Christmas Stockings Appliqué isn't something you see a lot of in yarn-related crafts.  It's more common in crochet, but very difficult to track down in knitting, despite the interesting effects you can achieve. Why is this? My theory is the sewing.  It's an interesting thing about knitters and sewing - even if they happen to be "sewists" as well, it seems as though most yarn-artists would rather the act of sewing never come near their projects.  Consider the popularity of seamless projects.  The knitting will stay on this side of the fibre fence, the sewing will stay on...

Marian Cowl by Jane Richmond - Liz brought in her version of this quick cowl in Malabrigo Rasta (Frank Ochre colourway).  A great project to start some quick holiday gifts!  Roxann's second Lizard Shawl.  Yarn is hand-dyed: Sheepish Grin by dyedyedianne on Ravelry.