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Hand spun worsted weight Texel wool yarn And at last I have been spinning. Winter is halfway over and I really need to have some new yarns to sell this year at the shop. I don't think I… Read More

Dusky Pink Handspun Shetland Triangle ShawlPattern: Shetland Triangle Shawl by Evelyn A. ClarkYarn: Handspun Handcarded Batts - 80/20 Merino Wool/Mulberry Silk - Light FingeringMy sister, wh… Read More

Verdure ShawletteEpisode recorded on May 13, 2015.Download the AUDIO episode here.Watch the VIDEO episode here.Here is the direct feed and the iTunes page for the podcast.I am FluffyFibers o… Read More

I was given a lovely skein of pink silk/seacell blend laceweight. 700 yards. Good stuff. And I wanted to make Haruni. What a beautiful shawl! The perfect combination for Ravelympics, a chall… Read More

This post is going to be knitter ramblings, so if you aren't one of my knitter friends, just go back to getting ready for the bowling party (you know who you are) and you won't notice how mu… Read More

I've been knitting my little fingers off this summer - not doing too much blogging as you can see, but knitting and knitting and knitting (and maybe a little driving kids back and forth, tha… Read More

A post by Kelley HobartIn our ongoing efforts to bring you high quality yarn from independent companies and dyers, we’d like to announce the addition ofAlpaca Yarn Company!Alpaca… Read More

Monday, January 08, 2007 Hasta La Pasta, Blankie! SO, long, it's been GOOD to know ya, SO long..... blah blah blah… Read More

Your hands work hard, and you rely on them for a lot of things in your life, such as taking care of your family, friends, and even pets. Besides everyday activities and household chores, you… Read More

A few weeks ago, Eleanor of Solstice Yarns very kindly sent me a skein of her gorgeous hand dyed yarn as a giveaway for the podcast. What with Woolfest and other things, there has been a lot… Read More

When I was a young girl, I followed in my mother’s footsteps and had several penpals. It was an exciting day when the mail arrived and there was something for me! When I grew up, the… Read More

Here is the full round up of crochet shawl designs that were kindly offered as giveaways in Episode 22 of the Crafternoon Treats Crochet podcast! The day trip scarf/shawlette by ZootyOwl Th… Read More

In our last chapter of our work with Universal Yarn’s Rozetti Cotton Gold yarn, we’re going to look at using it as a complement to another yarn. Knitters who like to work with… Read More

In this series of posts, we’re testing Universal Yarn’s Rozetti Cotton Gold, a fine yarn with sequins (or payettes) spaced evenly apart. Monday’s post addressed step 1 &n… Read More

This week we’re making discoveries with Universal Yarn’s Rozetti Cotton Gold yarn. Rozetti Cotton Gold showing the structure of the yarn Now that we have examined the st… Read More

This week, I was supplied with a healthy quantity of Rozetti Cotton Gold, a sparkly novelty yarn with evenly spaced sequins. In today’s post, I want to show you the steps I often use… Read More

I've started a new crochet shawl project today - and no, I haven't finished any of my other projects yet. However, I do have some extenuating circumstances. With the usual camping trips comi… Read More

Yesterday, we explored the various qualities of linen yarns in celebration of our week with Fibra Natura’s Flax Lace yarn. Today, we get busy with our needles to make a gauge swatch… Read More

Hello! I’m back to my blog after what seems like (and actually is) ages. I’ve been pretty quiet on social media as I got ill in July then busy with preparations for Fibre East 20… Read More

I’m quite taken with the idea of Blaugust – blogging every day in August but I bet I’ve jinxed that now haven’t I? I’ve already got a few new posts planned out… Read More

Tomorrow is Etsy update day and its also the ninth day in August that I’ve managed to blog… Today I though I would do a little post about what’s coming up in my Etsy… Read More

Everything has gone pretty well with the editing process for this podcast episode! Grab a cuppa and your latest project and let’s have a natter! Notes for the Crafternoon Treats Podca… Read More

Hello everyone. Its all over for another year, can you believe it? Yarndale 2017 was a fantastic, if tiring, experience and I have two videos to share with you – a sort of before and a… Read More

Welcome to Episode 43 of the Crafternoon Treats Crochet and Yarn podcast. Here are the new and condensed notes that I talk about in this episode I also focus on my new Desert Irony crochet… Read More

I made another version of the Linen and Lace Cardigan by Annelies Baes, this time in a cozy mohair/merino/silk blend. This version will be a store sample for our local yarn store Ewe Knit (… Read More

Happy New Year everyone and welcome to a new episode of the Crafternoon Treats crochet podcast. In this one I actually talk about everything else but crochet! Well, almost. Here is the link… Read More

I crocheted the beautiful Pizzelle Beret, designed by Linda Permann. The pattern is part of Linda’s e-book that includes other beautiful patterns inspired by food. In order to make th… Read More

Hello Everyone and welcome to Episode 48 of the Crafternoon Treats Crochet and Yarn podcast. Here is the link to Episode 48: Diving into a colour pool – enjoy! … Read More

This is the Garden Party Cardigan by Marly Bird. I crocheted it with 1.5 skeins of Diamond Luxury Collection Pima Lino Lace that I bought at Romni Wools, one of our favourite yarn shops. Her… Read More

Make Nine is an Instagram challenge for makers and making. I’ve been into knitting more than sewing and crocheting recently, so my Make Nine is all knitting. Here is my Make Nine list… Read More

Over the holidays, I knit myself the Featherweight Cardigan by Knitbot (Hannah Fettig). I cast on this cardigan on December 25, as Ryan and I waited in the airport lounge on our way to T… Read More

Last winter, I knit myself a Featherweight Cardigan. This summer, I cast on another! This mustard Featherweight Cardigan by Knitbot (Hannah Fettig) has long sleeves and a cropped length. Ins… Read More

In this series of posts, I’m working with Deluxe DK Superwash and Deluxe Worsted Superwash yarns. In this post, I’m going to review (and probably express an o… Read More

Ah, the ubiquitous Love Note. This incredibly popular sweater pattern from designers Alexa Ludeman and Emily Wessel—the duo of design geniuses behind Tin Can Knits—swept through… Read More

Welcome back and enjoy the video for December 12th: Fundraising for KIVA through vlogmas As I talked about in detail in Episode 88 of the podcast, I have set up a Ko-fi page to accep… Read More

Welcome back and enjoy the video for December 13th: Fundraising for KIVA through vlogmas As I talked about in detail in Episode 88 of the podcast, I have set up a Ko-fi page to accep… Read More

Welcome back and enjoy the video for December 14th: Fundraising for KIVA through vlogmas As I talked about in detail in Episode 88 of the podcast, I have set up a Ko-fi page to accep… Read More

Welcome back and enjoy the video for December 15th: Fundraising for KIVA through vlogmas As I talked about in detail in Episode 88 of the podcast, I have set up a Ko-fi page to accep… Read More

Welcome back and enjoy the video for December 16th: Fundraising for KIVA through vlogmas As I talked about in detail in Episode 88 of the podcast, I have set up a Ko-fi page to accep… Read More

Welcome back and enjoy the video for December 17th: https://youtu.be/sKNskWtlfLo Fundraising for KIVA through vlogmas As I talked about in detail in Episode 88 of the podcast, I have… Read More

Welcome back and enjoy the video for December 18th: Fundraising for KIVA through vlogmas As I talked about in detail in Episode 88 of the podcast, I have set up a Ko-fi page to accep… Read More

This is my third Featherweight cardigan! I knit my first (a grey one) in December 2018 and my second (a mustard one) in September 2019. As I’ve said before, this makes the perfect trav… Read More

Lilac Wine is a free cowl pattern by Amy Christoffers. It’s so simple that she says it’s barely a pattern at all, just a recipe. To make mine, I cast on 180 stitches usin… Read More

This is the fourth featherweight cardigan here on Kiku Corner. It will also not be the last. Meinhilde knitted the other three in about the same time it took me to knit this one. She is a v… Read More

I knit this purple Frida headband using leftover yarn from my Ravine Hat. The Ravine Hat used almost exactly half a skein of DK weight yarn by Annie Paaren. The good thing about headbands is… Read More

I knit this coral Frida headband using leftover yarn from my Caswell Bay Hat by Fiona Alice. The Caswell Bay Hat used almost exactly half a skein of DK weight yarn by Emily Fo… Read More

Crochet can be done with any weight of yarn, but it is often done with DK-weight or worsted-weight yarn. You can also use crochet thread, which is mercerized (shiny) laceweight cotton, to cr… Read More

Spring is in the air! Bees are buzzing among the crocuses and daffodils, and the forest has come alive with birdsongs. It’s time to knit the perfect light cardigan for the kiddo in you… Read More

The Lagoon Mohair Brocéliande Headband by Audrey Borrego is a great stash buster. It uses only 60 to 80 metres of aran weight yarn and has an easy four row repeat, called the Waffle R… Read More

This is the second Queensland Beach Headband I’ve knit and featured here on Kiku Corner. We sold the red version through our Etsy shop and I was eager to make another one. This time, I… Read More

The Aqua PokaPoka hat by Kiyomi and Sachiko Burgin is the answer for Canada’s cold and windy winters. I don’t mind our winters too much but my weak point is cold ears. I always s… Read More