Category Archives: Accessories

A Hat For A Knitter

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Preeti

My mom has this really lovely friend, Jane.  She is always so well put together.  Imagine a taller, Audrey Hepburn, that’s Jane.  Although, she’s lived in Canada most of her adult life, she is still very British.  That accent… love … Continue reading →

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More Craftiness

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Preeti

We had an awesome time on our trip and we’re back home now.  I packed a knitting project with me, nothing big just a hat, thinking that I’ll have time to finish it.  Um… didn’t quite get around to pulling … Continue reading →

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Rathtrevor

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Preeti

I have one more finished object to share with you before we say goodbye to 2012.  I knit a pair of fingerless mitts from Jane Richmond’s new book Island. This pattern is named Rathtrevor after the breathtaking Rathtrevor Provincial Park … Continue reading →

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Windschief The Second

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Preeti

Windschief seems to be my go-to hat pattern for the guys in my life.  The first one I knit was for the Mister using Dream in Color Classy in a classic grey.  He’s worn that hat a TON and it … Continue reading →

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Stormont

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Preeti

A quick drive-by post to point you in the direction of a lovely pattern that was recently published by my dear friend, Kelly. Test knitting is always fun!  It’s great to work alongside the designer as their pattern is tweaked … Continue reading →

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Goodies Galore

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Preeti

The second Club Kit from Dubai Knits arrived at my door earlier this month. This month’s club had a bunch of goodies.  Heart shaped stitch markers from Fripperies & Bibelots, a much needed cute little measuring tape from The Sexy Knitter, aka, Sarah … Continue reading →

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Frozen Fingers

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Preeti

Seen on our walk yesterday… and this sweet girl and this little guy soon, all those leaves will fall But look at that snow line! Granted we don’t get much snow in Vancouver but this city is nestled alongside the Coast … Continue reading →

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Courtenay

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Preeti

Fall is my favorite season.  This time of year is so fleeting yet so beautiful with the rich autumnal shades that surround us.  As temperatures dip, a cozy hat is perfect to keep the chilly winds at bay. Courtenay is … Continue reading →

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Find A Penny

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Preeti

Remember this shawl that I test knit recently? This pattern is called, Find a penny and was designed by a dear friend and a fellow Amira, Lindsay.  I love all of her knitting and the yarns she uses.  She’s been steadily cranking out new … Continue reading →

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Squishy Hat For A Boy

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Preeti

It has been a while since I knit anything for my son, Prithvi and when he mentioned this fact to me last week, I felt a humungoid pang of guilt!!  Determined to remedy this sad truth I cast on for a hat … Continue reading →

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