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Join me at the Gone Stitchin' 2018 knit camp! Julie at  The Needle Emporium has been hosting knit camp for many years...this is my second time attending! Rowan's 40th Anniversary was featured in camp events....along with knit technique classes and yarn dyeing on the patio! The food at the Bayview Wildwood Resort is wonderful! This is just a little taste of the weekend....and an overview of the Friday night fashion show which features all of the designs that are popular right now AND the Rowan 40th Anniversary Trunk Show garments! Enjoy..... Happy Knitting! Anne x With Lackie and Daisy saying...."Come on Mom, time for our walk!" It's been so darn hot here that I know these two haven't had as much walkie time as they should....but the temperature is dropping, there is a breeze....and they are insisting....so off we go!

How Exciting! Arne & Carlos have designed a "New Nordic" collection using Rowan's Felted Tweed and Kidsilk Haze yarns! Arne and Carlos update the "Nordic" style with the luxury of Felted Tweed's wool alpaca and Kidsilk Haze mohair! I knit a hat!!! Of course I did :) (I also show off my finished Kaffe colourful scarf!) Check out my review on YouTube here.... Just by coincidence, Arne & Carlos uploaded a YouTube episode on this new collection this morning! You can find it here..... What a coincidence! Enjoy! Anne x With Lackie and Daisy at her feet

Kaffe is celebrating Rowan's 40 year anniversary with his own personal selection of "Kaffe's Colours". 8 new shades of Rowan Felted Tweed, selected by Kaffe....and you know that means they are bright! Zinnia, Turquoise, Pink Bliss, Barbara, Vaseline Green, Bright Green, Lotus Leaf and Iris.....8 gorgeous bright additions to the already 31 shade strong palette of Rowan Felted Tweed! These designs are mostly scarves and shawls...minimal shaping, high on colour impact and visual design! There is one lovely classic Kaffe pullover! I've already cast on one project from this collection....you'll have to watch and see which one :) Happy Knitting Anne x with Daisy still curled up at her feet :)

It may be hot hot hot outside, but it's time for Rowan's Autumn Winter 2018/19 Seasonal Release! I've been a Rowan Ambassador (blogger) for 5 years now....and this is Rowan's 40th Anniversary! Both milestones to celebrate! So first up, my overview of Rowan's Magazine 64. Join me as I look at all of the "Ruby Collection" designs - designs by Rowan's family of designers. 17:24  Rowan introduces a new core yarn "Alpaca Classic" with 17 designs by Lisa Richardson. 25:52  I've swatched with this new yarn and I LIKE IT! Happy Knitting! Anne x with Daisy curled up at her feet.....Lackie is MIA! :)

Grab a cup of tea or a cool drink, join me out on the deck in the shade while I share my June knit chat update! 1:00 FINISHED OBJECTS! - None! So I watch other podcasts to live vicariously! Recommended "multi-knitter" podcasts... Knitters League - 4 knitter friends 3 Ply Podcast - 3 knitting friends Chelsea Purls - filmed at Chelsea Yarns! 3:45 FLOSS TUBE VIDEO BLOGGING! Socks-for-Mum Floss Tube podcasts! 5:00 I'M WATERCOLOURING AGAIN! While I'll never be an artist....I've decided to "play" more with my watercolours....focus on the fun of playing with colour, not necessarily on the results. Thank you to Angela Fehr on YouTube! 6:55 CURRENT PROJECT UPDATES! Mousa , from Marie Wallin's Shetland! Yarn is Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift I've added length and finished the shoulder shaping on the back!  Got some fancy stitch markers out to make knitting the front easier! Val ...

In May I finished one project and started another, got a copy of "West Highland Way" and I discuss and demonstrate Corrugated Ribbing! 0:45 FO for May - Kendal Snood Pattern: Kendal Snood by Marie Wallin from her Lakeland Collection Knit with Rowan Yarns British Sheep Breeds Chunky 4:05 You've Got Mail West Highland Way, Kate Davies Kate Davies Designs 7:30 Casting On - New Project Pattern: Bradfield Scarf by Lisa Richardson  Publication: Valley Tweed Collection Available for purchase: Bradfield Scarf Yarn: Rowan Valley Tweed I've signed up for a free month of.... MHzChoice.com 13:00 Giveaway Winners 15:00 May Giveaway! Rowan Subscription Package Magazine 63 Giveaway  Sorry, Canadians only for this one please :) 20:12 What Am I Wearing? Design: Thursford by Amy Herzog from Rowan Magazine 59 Yarn: Rowan Original Denim 22:45  - Corrugated Rib Musings 30:00 - FairIsle Demo - Corrugated Rib My free fingerless mitts pattern can b...

Intro - It's my Birthday! I'm introducing Giveaways to my blogs! Watch to enter one, two or all THREE of my giveaways this month! 2:00 FINISHED PROJECT - Thwaite for the Hubby, Rowan Yarns British Sheep Breeds Chunky ( Ravelry link ) 6:15 NEW PROJECT - Kendal Snood by Marie Wallin (using leftovers from my Thwaite) 8:30 GIVEAWAY 1 - Marie Wallin Fairisle Patch Cushion Pattern...get it here on Ravelry 11:00 Rowan Ambassador - Check out my Rowan Magazine 63 review, and my overview of the Spring/Summer 2018 Rowan Collection.....videos on my "Life LDC Presents (Reviews)" play list! 14:40 Gleener Intro 16:40 Brushed Fleece Review - 3 years on and I LOVE IT! 17:20 GIVEAWAY 2 - Gleener - want one? You can order it right here....  Gleener 18:00 CURRENT FAIR ISLE PROJECT - MOUSA by Marie Wallin 22:20 GIVEAWAY 3 - KnittingILove.com needle Case review and Giveaway 25:30 Life LDC video blog goals! 28:15 DEMONSTRATION - Gleener -...