Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Podcast On! Episode 85 includes an interview with Irina Schaar aka @Fiberchats at 57:18 in this podcast.
2024 “Make” List
“They Love Me” hat by Fiona Ellis. Fiona is offering a 20% off discount code on this hat pattern until the end of March. The code is: LOVE ME.
🩷 They Love Me (on Ravelry): ravelry.com/patterns/library/they-love-me-hat
WIPs:
🟣 Paradoxical Mittens by Lucy Neatby: ravelry.com/patterns/library/paradoxical-mittens-237
🔵 Winter Weather Wrap by Hand Maiden Fine Yarns (Yarn kit and knitting pattern): handmaiden.ca/product/4-seasons-winter-weather-wrap
🟡 Cynthia’s Crocheted Winter Wrap pattern/notes: ravelry.com/projects/HyaCynth/winter-weather-wrap
FOs:
Cynthia has been working on new pattern for mittens, featuring 8 sizes, a “no hole” thumb and a rounded top. The mitten pattern is written for worsted weight yarn and features tips and photos for working magic loop style.
🟢 Rowan Connect (save the date): February 23 - 25, 2024
Barb finished her Cubes and Stripes poncho, inspired by the Churchmouse Easy Folded Poncho. She used Ancient Arts Lascaux Fine yarn and worked slip stitch patterns on her knitting machine.
Barb went to Valley Yarn in Surrey, BC, on the hunt for sock (reinforcement) yarn and she came away with what she was looking for and more!
Valley Yarn: valleyyarn.com
Valley Yarns owner is the lovely (and friendly) Julie Verzosa.
“Embroidery on Knits” by Judit Gummlich (Laine Publishing) - there was one copy left at Valley Yarn!
Upcoming Classes for January 2024:
💜 January 3: A Geek’s Guide to Lace Knitting with Bristol Ivy (still time to join in).
🩷 January 7: Fiberside Chat with Susan Crawford, UK author of Echoes; a new book of designs and stories honouring history and iconic women.
💙January 7: Machine Knitters Support Group - Socks
💚 January 11: Embellishing with Embroidery by Fiona Ellis
🩵 January 13: Twisting with the Cable Girl by Fiona Ellis
Geneva Hat and Mitts (pattern): rivercityyarns.com/products/geneva-hat-mitts
🧶 January 20: The Magic Buttonhole & Double Bands with Lucy Neatby (sold out)
🧡 January 23: (New!) An Introduction to Brioche with Kate Atherley
Learn to Knit (tutorial videos): youtu.be/3uPEGJgChr0
Learn to Crochet (tutorial videos)
Part 1: youtu.be/cLuTAFmidU0
Part 2: youtu.be/fZkKsIsKR3Y
Our interview with Irina Shaar
Irina Shaar / @Fiberchats on YouTube: youtube.com/@Fiberchats
H + H Americas: Handarbeit + Hobby is a huge trade show that takes place in Cologne, Germany and has recently come to North America.
Bubbly Shawl by Julie Knits in Paris: ravelry.com/patterns/library/bubbly-shawl-2
Violeta Pullover by Claudia Quintanilla: ravelry.com/patterns/library/violeta-pullover
The Third One by Monique Boonstra: ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-third-one
Monique Boonstra aka A Passion for Lace
“The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting” by Elizabeth Lovick (2013).
Fiberchats (group) on Ravelry: ravelry.com/groups/fiberchats
The Melody KAL will begin January 11, 2024
Melody Sweater by Claudia Quintanilla: ravelry.com/patterns/library/melody-sweater-3
Podcast On! Episode 85 includes an interview with Irina Schaar aka @Fiberchats at 57:18 in this podcast.
2024 “Make” List
“They Love Me” hat by Fiona Ellis. Fiona is offering a 20% off discount code on this hat pattern until the end of March. The code is: LOVE ME.
🩷 They Love Me (on Ravelry): ravelry.com/patterns/library/they-love-me-hat
WIPs:
🟣 Paradoxical Mittens by Lucy Neatby: ravelry.com/patterns/library/paradoxical-mittens-237
🔵 Winter Weather Wrap by Hand Maiden Fine Yarns (Yarn kit and knitting pattern): handmaiden.ca/product/4-seasons-winter-weather-wrap
🟡 Cynthia’s Crocheted Winter Wrap pattern/notes: ravelry.com/projects/HyaCynth/winter-weather-wrap
FOs:
Cynthia has been working on new pattern for mittens, featuring 8 sizes, a “no hole” thumb and a rounded top. The mitten pattern is written for worsted weight yarn and features tips and photos for working magic loop style.
🟢 Rowan Connect (save the date): February 23 - 25, 2024
Barb finished her Cubes and Stripes poncho, inspired by the Churchmouse Easy Folded Poncho. She used Ancient Arts Lascaux Fine yarn and worked slip stitch patterns on her knitting machine.
Barb went to Valley Yarn in Surrey, BC, on the hunt for sock (reinforcement) yarn and she came away with what she was looking for and more!
Valley Yarn: valleyyarn.com
Valley Yarns owner is the lovely (and friendly) Julie Verzosa.
“Embroidery on Knits” by Judit Gummlich (Laine Publishing) - there was one copy left at Valley Yarn!
Upcoming Classes for January 2024:
💜 January 3: A Geek’s Guide to Lace Knitting with Bristol Ivy (still time to join in).
🩷 January 7: Fiberside Chat with Susan Crawford, UK author of Echoes; a new book of designs and stories honouring history and iconic women.
💙January 7: Machine Knitters Support Group - Socks
💚 January 11: Embellishing with Embroidery by Fiona Ellis
🩵 January 13: Twisting with the Cable Girl by Fiona Ellis
Geneva Hat and Mitts (pattern): rivercityyarns.com/products/geneva-hat-mitts
🧶 January 20: The Magic Buttonhole & Double Bands with Lucy Neatby (sold out)
🧡 January 23: (New!) An Introduction to Brioche with Kate Atherley
Learn to Knit (tutorial videos): youtu.be/3uPEGJgChr0
Learn to Crochet (tutorial videos)
Part 1: youtu.be/cLuTAFmidU0
Part 2: youtu.be/fZkKsIsKR3Y
Our interview with Irina Shaar
Irina Shaar / @Fiberchats on YouTube: youtube.com/@Fiberchats
H + H Americas: Handarbeit + Hobby is a huge trade show that takes place in Cologne, Germany and has recently come to North America.
Bubbly Shawl by Julie Knits in Paris: ravelry.com/patterns/library/bubbly-shawl-2
Violeta Pullover by Claudia Quintanilla: ravelry.com/patterns/library/violeta-pullover
The Third One by Monique Boonstra: ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-third-one
Monique Boonstra aka A Passion for Lace
“The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting” by Elizabeth Lovick (2013).
Fiberchats (group) on Ravelry: ravelry.com/groups/fiberchats
The Melody KAL will begin January 11, 2024
Melody Sweater by Claudia Quintanilla: ravelry.com/patterns/library/melody-sweater-3
