a Sale on manos ... of sorts

I feel like such a heel! Why didn't anyone tell me that i had mis-priced the space dyed Manos del Uruguay Yarn?! I feel like such a yutz! anyway, from now on it is $17 a skein. please forgive my obliviousness.

Gifted: wavy gravy scarf FREE Pattern

wavy scarf in chenille or mohair (see site for the mohair)


the chenille looks suspiciously like Schachenmayr BALINO 90m, $7

the mohair is an easy sub ....
Kertzer SUBLIME 100m, $8 (english mohair) the camel mix is especially gorgeous
Naturally MOHAIR PLUS, 100m, $10 (has a long colourway)
Lanas STOP MOHAIR, 90m, $9

but this pattern is great for any varigated yarn ....
Naturally MERINO & FUR (mixed colours), 120m, $20, 5mm needles
Cherry tree Hill LAMB'S PRIDE WORSTED, 180m, $28, 5mm needles
Noro KUREYON, 100m, $10, 5mm needles
Noro SILK GARDEN, 100m, $13, 5mm needles
Noro KUJAKU, 92m, $13, 5mm needles
Noro BLOSSOM, 70m, $12, 5mm needles

Manos Del Uruguay WOOL (mixed colours) 123m, $20, 6mm needles
Noro IRO, 120m, $25, 7mm needles
Noro TRANSITIONS, 120m, $25, 7mm needles
Lang TOSCA, 92m, $8, 7mm needles
Schoeller Stahl COLLEGE, 55m, $7.50, 9mm needles SALE (colours available: camel, dark blue,
black, pale blue/grey)
Cherry Tree Hill JUMBO LOOP MOHAIR, 185 yards, $32, 9mm needles
Needful LABRADOR, 60m, $7.50, 8mm needles Synthetic, no wool

Gifted: Kid Mohair Scarf FREE PATTERN

adapt the leaf pattern from this great big scarf to something more manageable in a gorgeous kid mohair ...


Rowan KID SILK HAZE, 25g/210m, $22 GORGEOUS!
Madil KID SETA, 25g/210m, $15 (30% silk)
Needful MOHAIR ROYAL, 25g/215m, $12.50
Novita KID MOHAIR , 50g/200m, $7 SALE (colours avail: mid grey, camel, tomato red,
fuschia, lilac)

other options ... peruse a stitch library or a stitch pattern book and adopt a little lace

harmony guide: 450 knitting stitches

harmony guide: 440 more knitting stitches

harmony guide: 250 creative knitting stitches

1000 great knitting motifs

FREE Sofa needs a home FAST!

a very elegant sofa for FREE - must pick it up by Sunday!

Dimensions & Appearance:
8" long, 3" deep, 4" high.

It is photographed without legs, but comes with 2 sets of very elegant matching legs. the colour is pale mustard/champagne & is very neutral & easy to match with other pieces.

comes with bolster pillows, back and side pillows, bottom pillow - all stuffed with down.
the foundation of the piece is stuffed with horse-hair. the sofa is EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE and is a great nap zone.

Provenance:
this sofa was originally a private commission but did not fit the room it was intended for. my friend's boyfrind bought it for her and when she moved i purchased it . when i moved i gave it to my brother and now he is moving and it needs a loving home again.

interested? contact Lee at 647-294-7507 or e-mail at lee.waxberg@utoronto.ca

New Patterns: Stitch Diva Crochet Pillows

stitch diva crochet pillows patterns are IN!

New Patterns In: Stitch Diva Crochet Scarves

stitch diva summer scarves - Crochet

New Pattern: Stitch Diva Crochet Poncho

stitch diva Crochet poncho in Manos

Spring's just around the corner for Fashionistas

spring is just around the corner (in some people's hemispheres) and Pantone has posted their Spring/Summer 2005 colour forecast for those who want to know what's going to be Trendy. if you want inspiration with less direction you can also go to Style.com and take a peek at the Spring 2005 ready-t0-wear shows.

Thanks to Stick-girl, who's always in the know :-)

Craft Fair @ The Rivoli THIS Saturday

The Pedal to the Metal craft fair is coming up next Saturday, noon - 5pm at the Rivoli!

*Pedal to the Metal 2*
a smashup of crafts, art, zines, music, and holiday shoppers. It's a craft sale, but with less emphasis on the grandma macrame and more emphasis on the rock. 5 bands will be playing throughout the day:
The Silt - 12:30
Vitamins For You - 1:30
The Pauls - 2:30
Aidan Baker - 3:30
The Guest Bedroom - 4:30

Saturday, December 4. Noon - 5pm
The Rivoli (334 Queen St. W.)
Admission: PWYC or a food bank donation

SNB Cancelled this week due to Death in Family

Sorry for the inconvenience, but I have to cancel the SNB this week, as there has been a death in the family and i have funeral & shiva to attend. thanks for your understanding. Haley