by carmen | Jun 24, 2008 | Uncategorized
My weight loss last year left me with several pairs of great jeans that were loved and worn that I just couldn’t part with. Since I’m not a quilter, I figured they would just end up at the Sally Ann.
But now….
Tah dah…repurposed for knitting!!
This is done in two plies. The first one is a merino and corriedale blend. The 2nd ply is the denim with a navy handspun silk and recycled bamboo, silk and wool in navy and pale blue.
78 Yards of knitting goodness
100 g
$45.00
Just after I finished this, I melted the fishing line on the bobbin. Damn, forced to stop spinning today which gives me the whole afternoon to knit. Double Damn!
by carmen | Jun 24, 2008 | Uncategorized
This installation was completed in Stanley Park about a month ago and I only got around to seeing it on Saturday with Mike. The Coast Salish do not “do”totems, so their work has not been included in the totem exhibit up to this point. The work of Susan Point is incredibly beautiful and how wonderful to finally have the Salish work represented here in their original land
—which by the way they were turfed from in the 1880’s. Yes, ironic.
It’s been almost 5 years since we’ve lived in British Columbia. This is finally the year when we’ve promised ourselves to explore as much as we can. I know I’d make a lousy tour guide so I will not give up my knitting day job.
Facing the North Shore and Lion’s Gate Bridge
Embellishment Details
Stay tuned for our regular knitting programmes…..
by carmen | Jun 23, 2008 | Uncategorized
I gave John a break this weekend–(it was the Europe cup and Turkey has made it to the semi finals) so Mike and I made the trek on our own. A vanload of craft items and the approach of this weekend being about journey rather than destination….. although –when the destination is the Westin Resort and Spa –I’m thinking it’s about the destination.
In the room, I’m a sucker for a fireplace, and fireplace knitting. Apparently so is Mike.
Much of Saturday was self indulgent, walks in the village, photos, lattes and any trek near water.
The market is and will always be my favourite place to hang out. If you wonder why…perhaps this will answer your question.
I never took any pictures of the actual market last week, so here’s just a few…
Here’s JP’s booth.
And a few of this week’s set up. Thanks to Mike.
The weekend overall was lovely. Weather, sales, company, just all of it….I want to remember these days, once I’m in September, the rain is definitely a challenge.
by carmen | Jun 23, 2008 | Uncategorized
My apologies for not posting for –wow, almost 4 days, very unlike me since I got this thing going…. My blasted eyes have slowed me down by refusing to work. I know, you knit with your hands, right?
In this case my eyes are just not cooperating and the double vision is making it almost impossible to work with the needles. People tease me all the time about never looking at my knitting. Well this is finally proof that I must, or my eyeballs wouldn’t be running interference.
I’ll let the professionals sort out the details, but in the meantime, back to my life as much as possible. A day without knitting is definitely a day without sunshine!
by carmen | Jun 19, 2008 | Uncategorized
Toni is the only one I know who loves the mountains (and knitting) as much as I do. Since we both have annual memberships it was off to Grouse for a full day of knitting adventure. Lots of pics and little about knitting.
I was thrilled to see that we still had snow, and it meant knitting on the cushy couches in the lodge.
This is where we were knitting. Altitudes Bistro has an exciting view of Cleveland Dam as well as Coal Harbour and Stanley Park.
We planted ourselves in the far corner and enjoyed the view of the tram travelling up and down the mountain. This is the original tram line. The journey is 12 minutes up or down the mountain. The newer tram does the same journey in 8 minutes. Hey, that’s 4 extra minutes of knitting, skiing, or skating…..PROGRESS.
Toni was working on a beautiful knit chevron scarf . Apparently she has about 5 of these on the go and switches to whatever colour she fancies at the moment. What a great way to pick what to knit. Me, same old thing —–and I was (as usual) trying to finish a mountain of work.
After several hours, it was clear that the waitress was hoping we would move on. Every once in a while we would see her circling like a shark. She was polite enough, but once the knitting starts piling up on the table, it’s pretty obvious that I’m not going anywhere. She did have a point though, we had both eaten enormous cheeseburgers, so it was time to get off our butts.
First off to the bear habitat. Forgive my picture of a bear through an electrified fence. This is Grinder one of the two orphaned grizzlies in the habitat.
Apparently this guy is a huge fan of bears.
Toni was trying to talk me into the lumberjack show…You were joking, right Toni? Fortunately we ended up at the Birds in Motion show.
This is a 10 week old owl.
This is a 2 year old falcon …what an amazing creature….Not as attractive while it is snacking on pulsing warm on mouse bits. I’m sure it would not have been thrilled about my charred burger choice either….Who am I to judge?
Knitting and Nature
Knitting isn’t just about the experience of knitting. It ties you to other things. It’s a sensory connection. It allows inclusion if you desire, or let’s you be separate. It’s hard to explain the feeling to a non knitter, but it gives you something wonderful. Why did I bring my shawl here to photograph. Not exactly sure, then again, who needs an explanation.
The next time Toni and I head to Grouse it will be to do the Grind and to test out the new Zip Trek opening at the end of the month. Maybe we’ll take knitting. I would love to be photographed at 100km an hour in a harness heading down the mountain with needles in my hand. Now that would be a sight!
by carmen | Jun 18, 2008 | Uncategorized
I finished the shawl I had no intention of working on. Please see the previous post regarding my euphoric attachment to this project.
Now that I have shifted myself effectively two days off schedule—how to get back on track. Beating with needles? No, I’d never sacrifice my vintage needles in that manner. I really want to have the business saavy, in combination with the creative. How to merge the two?
Apparently that won’t happen today, but I’ll think about it while I am knitting on Grouse Mountain with Toni, enjoying the best view of the city. At least I’ll be able to finish the labelling that has been plaguing me for weeks. And I will still have 3 days to pull myself together. Well 2 1/2 days. Mike and I are headed to Whistler Saturday for a fun filled day before the Sunday set up…
What’s the point of going to Whistler only to work….??? Anyone else want to come with?
Just after I finished this, I melted the fishing line on the bobbin. Damn, forced to stop spinning today which gives me the whole afternoon to knit. Double Damn!
