Look Who I brought home :)

Well it has felt like summer for a couple of weeks and now all of a sudden back to the cold.  What's up with that?
I can't believe how fast time passes.  It just seems like yesterday I was telling you how excited I was to be going to the Knitter's Frolic in Toronto and a month has almost passed by.


Well, we had an awesome time and I highly recommend it.  So many vendors and interesting knitters and fibre enthusiasts.  I didn't get a chance to take any classes - but would definitely plan for it the next time.  Guess what I found at the Knitter's frolic - a beautiful sheep.  I couldn't leave her behind.
Here She is - Her name is "Bella" - what do you think :)

Here is my friend Janet carrying Bella to the car - the other shoppers stopped to say bye.

Here are some other pictures from the Knitter's Frolic - notice how everyone is smiling :)

 Lyn from Cabin Fever - showing us some great hand dyed yarns made of Merino, Silk, Nylon and Silver :)  Had to get some - we now have it in the store with some beautiful shawlette patterns - come check it out.

 Jane from Dye-Version Hand Dyed Fibres - oh the colours are so gorgeous.  We stock them as well :)



The ladies from Soak - what a great & fun bunch they were :)

Soooooo what kind of knitting have I been up to - well here is my updated on some of those projects I have been working on.....

 One sock is done - YAHOOOOO - one more to go - started and working on the foot at the moment.  The pattern is Mock Cable Sock from the book "Socks from the Toe UP" by Wendy D Johnson. 

 Since I have finished the top down sweater (below) I thought I would start this cute little boys vest using Liberty Wool.  It's just a straight knit pattern and I'm really enjoying working with this yarn.  Check out the colours available at http://www.oldmillknitting.com/product.php?id=748.  Or come on in to see what we have in stock and how it's knitting up.

Here's my son Jordan with his newly completed socks made from Noro (Silk Garden Sock Yarn).  He can't wait to wear them snowboarding next year (oops I kind of missed this past snowboarding season)





There's more BUT that will be for next week.........................

Have a great weekend - enjoy the outdoors and some knitting time :)

Summer Hours - June, July & August

Summer is upon us - what great weather we have been having so far.

Here are our summer hours for the months of JUNE, JULY & AUGUST
Sunday and Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday - 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Friday - 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday - 10:00am - 3:00pm
AUGUST HOLIDAY CLOSURE
AUGUST 13TH - SEPTEMBER 3RD.
Regular hours to resume September 4th.
Please note we still have the drop in and knit during the day.  Classes will resume in the fall.
Have a wonderful and safe summer.
Happy Knitting :)
Paulina

Thank you from the INFANT FOOD BANK

A HUGE Thank You to everyone that helped us out in our Infant Food Bank Drive in April.

Because of your great generousity we were able to raise $330 in cash and many donations of food, clothing, diapers, wipes, bedding ect were donated. 

 Our Thank You Note

Some of the great items we received



Janet Rice-Bredin wrote a beautiful baby hat pattern that is sold for $2 with all proceeds going to the Infant Food Bank.  During the 2 weeks that we had the pattern for sale in April we raised $50.  Thank you Janet.  We will continue to carry this beautiful pattern and the proceeds will continue to be collected for the Infant Food Bank.

The hat mentioned is located above last row to the right green and blue with the leaves on top :)



OUR GRAND PRIZE WINNER WAS GABRIELLE.  She won the beuatiful basket of yarn and pattern books that was generously donated by WESTMINSTER FIBERS (we carry many of their yarns in our store).

 Thank You





Did you hear!

Well the weather is finally behaving today and it looks like a gorgeous spring day.

As you know it's still BABY MONTH here and we are collecting Donation to be taken to the SUDBURY INFANT FOOD BANK.

The PRIZE basket has arrived :)  We are being sponsored by Westminster Fibers this year. The Basket is full of beautiful yarn and books.  What do you have to do for a chance to win this beautiful basket - bring in a donation for the Infant food bank and receive a ballot for the draw of this basket.

We are still knitting.........
Have you heard about our Sudbury Colours.  Fleece Artist is a company from Nova Scotia and they have dyed some beautiful yarns in colours ways specially for our shop and to represent our beautiful city.

We have these colours available in a sock yarn BFL Sock as well as in a 3ply Woolie and Silk blend.

Here are the colour names from left to right

Sudbury Rocks

City of Lakes

Big Nickel

Rainbow District

Sweet Yarns

We have started to knit socks with the sock yarns and it is great.  Love the feel and the way the socks are turning out (if I do say so myself).  I knit a beautiful little shawl out the of the Woolie Silk.  Come on is and see what it's like.

Here's my progress on some of those projects from last week:



Well here are the socks.  Since last week they have been "unknit" and then "reknit".  They didn't quite fit the person they were intended for.  It has now been tried on and "Yahooo"  it fits.  I have to say I am really enjoying the pattern - this has taught me how to do 2 stitch cabling with no cable needle - awesome :)

Here is the Top Down Sweater (by Cabin Fever).  I made it a little longer than as per pattern instructions - the baby it's going to is quite tall.  Well time to start on the sleeves tonight for our Top Down Class.



Heading down to the Toronto Knitters Frolic this weekend.  So Super excited - I have never been before.  I will take my camera and report back next week :)

Happy Knitting :)
Paulina

So much to share with you.

Spring has arrived!  Not only outside but here at Sweet Yarns as well.

Our spring and summer yarns have started to arrive and the colours are beautiful. We have many things to inspire your summer knitting.  Here is a peek at the great colours.......

The New Malabrigo "Finito" has also arrived.  My mind is already in a whirl about what to make with this delicious yarn.

These are some of my current projects. My baby hat is coming along and I am so excited to have learned how to crochet the little twirls (Thank you Abigail :) that will be placed on the top of the little hat. Yahooo......

Done :) Used Vintage for the hat and Confort DK for the topper.

Here's what some of the other group members have created - aren't they awesome!  Now that's insperation :)

Here's what else is on my needles - a cute top down sweater - pattern by Cabin Fever and usinng their Cotton Tweed DK yarn.  Two of our classes are working on this same project this month. 

It's coming along!

And of course there has to be at least one pair of socks on the go.  This is part of our knit along Sock group that meets here at the store on Wednesday afternoons from 1pm-3pm to knit socks.  We are working our way through the Wendy Johnson Book - Socks from the Toe Up and loving it.  Here is the pair I am presently working on.

Yup - just the toe part so far.................

I hope we have inspired you a little bit.  Happy Knitting.

Paulina













Moda and Moda Lame

New Spring colours in Moda and Moda Lame have arrived :)

Come in early for best selection.

Happy Knitting :)



April - Baby Month is back :)

It's APRIL - and we have brought Baby Month Back.

In April we collect donations for the INFANT FOOD BANK. 
For every donation that you bring in you will get a ballot towards our draw at the end of the month.  This year's basket is being sponsored by Westminster Fibers :) 

We have a list of things that the food bank is in need of at this time.

Also we have an indoor "Yard Sale" of knitting/crochet books and magazines.  And a Generous donation of wonderful buttons.  All proceeds go to the INFANT FOOD BANK.

AND you never know what other surprises we might have for you this month. 
Keep an eye out here, our Ravelry page or on facebook page.
Happy Spring