I love my "Norma" mittens

Received a most wonderful gift this Christmas ~ a pair of Newfoundland mittens. They have the most wonderful pattern & texture.
Thank you Norma & LM!

Tiny Sweater-Wearing Penguins Are Finally Released Into The Wild

Read this update of The Worldwide Campaign To Knit Sweaters For Penguins - it's sure to bring a smile to your face.

Thanks for the update KR!

New book by Cheryl Niamath

Our friend and fellow knitter, Cheryl, has published a book of patterns. Congratulations! You can order online or email Cheryl through her blog.

Quilt photo

Here's another great photo of our quilt ~ thanks Edita.
Great colours!

The Most Beautiful Quilt!!

Hi all,
Your knitting is much better than my photography but i think that you can get an idea of just how lovely our quilt is going to be!! I’ll get the last few squares and have it all together within a couple of days.
Sara

A poppy for remembrance

A wonderful November project shared with us by SP.

I just thought I'd share this blog post with you all - in case anyone's feeling ambitious about making their own poppy for Remembrance Day. Looks like a nice, fast knit and if you don't fancy poppies you could easily do it up in other colours.

Knitting in Kailua Kona

Working on a scarf for Covenant House while the turtles and surfers hang-ten in the waves at Honl’s Beach. Aloha ~ mtc

Let's hear it for the SOCKS!

Liz’s Monkey Socks pattern.

Shawnn's Spring Forward pattern.. I call it my rock star pattern as the finished product will make you look like a knitting rock star, while in reality it's a dead easy pattern and a terrifically easy chart to follow.

Margaret Atwood knits penguins

National Post article of Atwood's "foray into a new artistic genre."

A yarn store in New Zealand has put out a call for penguin sweaters ...

Story from George Stroumboulopoulos, CBC.

Knitting for baby

Regina gifts Sharon a beautiful blanket in preparation of the arrival of her first grandson.
Best wishes from all your pals!

UBC Knit @ Night

Hi,

FYI: I just saw this on Ravelry - Terminal City Yarn Wranglers group. Apologies to those of you who may already have seen it:

[To see link you need to sign on a Ravelry member (it’s free) http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/terminal-city-yarn-wranglers/1700895/1-25 ]

"A heads up that on Facebook there is a new group called UBC Knit @ Night … “A public, relaxed, knitting group that meets after 5:00pm on UBC Campus. Students, employees, Point Grey community members all welcome; please invite your friends! All skill levels welcome, including those who want to learn. Locations and evening times will vary.”

Our first gathering is this Thursday, the 16th, at Bean Around the World Cafe at the Old Barn Community Centre from 5-7 (they close at 7:00).

They serve dinner, beer, treats, and coffee/tea! Come get your stitch-n-bitch on!!! I’ll have some practice yarn and needles for those new to knitting! I’m going to reserve an area, so PM if you are planning to come by Wednesday please.

Address:

The Old Barn Community Centre
6308 Thunderbird Blvd.
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
UBC Campus

Thanks and hope to see some of you there and on the Facebook group!"

If you aren't on Ravelry and are interested in going let me know and I'll PM the poster on your behalf ;-))

Shawnna