Cowichan Style Sweater Class In Progress

Claire showing off her work to date. She comes over every Wednesday afternoon on the ferry from the Island. So far, no delays, no problems! And Claire definitely gets an A for Effort.

Claire's sweater taking even more shape.  We think this is the cheekiest Raven and totally in character with his trickster reputation.  We need more cold weather so Claire can wear this soon.

This whale design is being knit with Briggs & Little by Shirley.  She knit the same one for her grandson for Christmas, and now Grandpa gets his own! 

Joan will be finished pretty quick with this one for a special daughter. It's a great looking sweater, using Prairie Sea Fusion 6 strand twisted wool.  Nice work!

This whale will be swimming pretty soon on Texada Island.  Bonny has already ripped this all the way back once, don't think that will happen again. It will be very special sweater when finished.

And this one is Samuel's - a wonderful 18 yr old knitter!  The motifs are all his own. We can't wait to see this finished too. We're hugely impressed with his knitting.

Messy Bun Hats

Our Messy Bun Hat class was a HUGE success!  A fun time and hats were completed in 2.5 hrs--done and done!  Elfrieda was trying to get out of the picture--her hat is shown 'in progress' but was completed too.  No loose ends even!

Messy Bun Hat Class Coming Up Fast

This Saturday the 21st is our workshop for a Messy Bun Hat.  Get registered and pick up your yarn because today is Thursday!

It's $20 for the afternoon--all the knitting fun you can handle, pattern provided, project complete in one afternoon.  What's not to like? 

See you then!

Carol's Bum Cuff

Carol's stunning Linen Stitch skirt, knit with Galway Heather, one of GBOW's #1 faves!  Looks so tweedy in this stitch which holds its shape well.  Nice work, and there's an upcoming class for those who are interested. 

Three sessions 1pm - 3pm, February 9, 16, 23. $50 plus materials. 

Sidhe Haps

Mary wanted to be beheaded for this photo, but couldn't take her head off without losing some of this soooo beauuuuuutiful Sidhe Hap, knit in class, using Malabrigo Rasta and handspun yarn.

Wendy was in the same Sidhe Hap class and knit her absolutely gorgeous Hap with Alpaca and two different skeins of handspun with stunning results, don't you agree?  We're impressed.

The Sidhe Hap (like the Chantal Shawl) is Roisin's design and pattern.

The Lundie Hoodies

Mary's, Patti's and Sue's Lundie hoodies, works in progress at the Friday morning class. They will be fab! Such great colours.

Wendy's Lundie

Wendy's granddaughter will be strutting her stuff in this Lundie Hoodie, knit in our Friday morning class.  Looking forward to a picture of her wearing it.  Lovely colourful work Wendy!

Margo's Slippers

From our felted slipper class, some more lovely colour.
This is Margo's solution for brightening the wet winter with a summer garden on her feet!  

More Slippers

More of the slipper family from the latest class.  Roisin is ready to go with another class if there are any takers out there. Let us know!

Many Slippers

Almost the whole family of slippers from the most recent class--we've still got a few more to finish up.  Join the next Class which will start on Wednesday October 26 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.  You too can WOW!!  your family this holiday season.  We're all very proud of our accomplishments.

Lundies In Progress

There are some lovely Lundies being knit...what great colours. These are all small ones, but remember Roisin's pattern can be made for any size, should you want one for your grown-up self. 

Here's Wendy's, done in two different shades of Chunky Marble...her granddaughter will no doubt love it.

Patti's Malabrigo Lundie,hood and shoulders done, heading down to armholes.

Sue is right behind using Diamond Luxury Fine Merino Superwash, finishing up the shoulder part and next week we'll be doing the armholes. 

And Mary's granddaughter Lundie Hoodie, using Diamond Luxury Fine

Merino Superwash (the smokey pink colour) and (discontinued) Sirdar Escape (the variegated).  Nice work and we can't wait to see it on.

Knit A Lundie

And our Lundie Hoodie Class is on-going too!

Start/Finish yours - Friday Oct 21st, 10am to noon.

Baby, toddler, older kids, adult - you can make any size, in any yarn, in any colour or many colours!

Drop-in, pick up yarn and register. 

You Need Slippers

Rainy weather...don't you need Felted Slippers? Luckily, the slippers Class is on-going. Start yours on Wed Oct 19th (10:30 am to 12:30 am).

Drop-in and pick your colours, register and you'll be wowing your family in no time....with toasty feet.

Brenda was way ahead of everyone with this gorgeous turquoise slippers....

Felted Slipper Class

There's a Felted Slipper Class coming up.  Roisin finished this NOT perfect pair (so she says...they look good to me). "You can do better!" she says.

Class starts Wednesday Sept 28th, 10:30 to 12:30pm.  We might be able to squeeze one more person in, but it's a packed class.

Laura's Sweater

The Coast Salish Knit class is finishing up.  Laura's button choosing day-- they're not sewn on yet but we like her choice.  Lots of time and serious effort went in to the knitting of this classic sweater.

You'll get to see it around town (on Laura) once this summer thing is over.  Congrats Laura, anticipating the next one!

Petra's Sweater

Petra outshone herself AGAIN with this gorgeous Coast Salish Sweater .  We love the colours and designs she chose, and buttons too!  Wonder who the wearer will be?  She used Custom Woollen Mills twisted yarn, used less than 5 cones and produced a quality product.  Congrats Petra!

Tla'amin Knitting Class Wrap-Up

The Tla'amin knitting group wrapped up recently - a good time was had by all. And a lot of people learned to knit.

Makaila, Jody and a bit of Angus.  Makaila is the youngest Roisin has ever introduced knitting to, and she's amazing!  Jody is working away on her cowl, and doing very well. 

Bonnie was bored, and checking her phone.  However, Bonnie has produced lots and lots during this class. She deserved a break. Angus has advanced to a new level too. A born knitter, that fellow is!

Pat, Donna and Rose concentrating on even more new stitches and new patterns.  It was hard for Roisin to keep up with their speed of learning.

Esther and Jolene working away, and Amy giggling while she works.

G'day- Off To Oz

Roisin is off to Australia for April but she will be checking in now and then and sending photos, we hope.

Here's her finished Coast Salish style sweater, noting she experimented with colours and yarns (what a surprise...) You can see Roisin's sweater at the store.

Her students are close behind. Here's Petra's lovely traditional design....sleeves still to come. 

Claire's grey whale is floating in/over the ocean waves, on the back of her sweater.  Claire has a story with this, but you'll have to ask her when you see her wearing it.  Next winter!  Not finished yet, but looking wonderful.

Laura's classic traditional beauty - everyone has produced something different and special.  

Val's EZ Sweater

Valerie's sheep have never looked so good.  See what you can do with gorgeous handspun?

Valerie is knitting this Elizabeth Zimmermann Adult Surprise Jacket with her own wool, raised, carded, dyed, spun by Valerie.  Looking forward to the finished product; you'll see it at her Farmer's Market table this summer I'm sure.

Coast Salish Sweater Class

Roisin's Coast Salish Sweater Class is winding up-- or down. Such great work here. These sweaters are all knit in the new twisted 6 ply yarn from Custom Woolen Mills AND available at the store. Sooooo much easier to knit with than the roving
Laura's work in progress. This one Laura has chosen to do in a traditional style of design. Looking good.

Jeannie's work in progress. She has chosen these cute birds for the back and vine design on the fronts. We're impressed and I think Jeannie is a little bit too.

This is Claire's with one BIG whale on the back, two smaller ones on the front.