Canada Day is coming up soon, and it’s been a while since I’ve shared any Canada knitting patterns, so I thought I’d take a look at some new patterns or ones I haven’t shared before. These are great to … Read More ...
Canada Washcloth Knitting Pattern
I’ve been meaning to do a roundup of knitting patterns for Canada Day, but as I haven’t gotten to it yet I wanted to share this cute maple leaf washcloth that’s perfect for celebrating Canada.
It was designed by … Read More ...
Knit a Turning Red Toque Inspired by the Movie
Have you seen Turning Red yet? It’s a super sweet movie about growing up and many of the changes that come with that. The main character is Chinese Canadian, and she wears a red hat covered with maple leaves because … Read More ...
A Shawl to Knit in Honor of Indigenous Peoples
The Truth and Reconciliation Shawl was designed by Julie Paige in honor and remembrance of the thousands of Indigenous children who died at residential schools in Canada. But it is a lovely way to honor the Indigenous people of any … Read More ...
Yarnspirations Shares Knitting Patterns to Celebrate Canada150
July 1 is Canada’s 150th birthday, so it makes sense that Canadian people and companies are celebrating in a big way. Yarnspirations, which is based in Canada, released a lookbook of Canada150 patterns that’s sure to inspire you to knit … Read More ...
Socks By Bob Puts Socks on Thousands of Homeless People’s Feet
It’s common to feel a need to change things, to do something to fill the time, when your spouse dies. Bob Rutherford, an 88-year-old in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, started knitting socks, not by hand, but with his own low-cost sock knitting … Read More ...
Knitting for Dogs, Cats, and Yarnbombing
Jacksonville, Fla., resident Jane Cottrel has been busy knitting scarves for unlikely customers: pugs. She sells wee warmers for pups at $25 a pop and donates the money to pug rescue organizations. She’s made $1,00 so far and has … Read More ...
Tim Horton’s Adorable Knit Restaurant
I know Christmas is long past, but being that it’s Epiphany today I figure we have one last chance to talk about the holidays, and in that spirit I bring you this story about the time Tim Horton’s took over … Read More ...
Knits for Canada Day – Knitting Patterns
I know most people are probably thinking ahead to the Fourth of July, but just before we get to that holiday there’s Canada Day. Whether you live in Canada or just are a fan of maple leaves and hockey, … Read More ...
Ottawa Yarn Bombers Release Manifesto
Did you see the pictures of the yarn bombing that happened last weekend in Ottawa? Someone (four someones, as it turns out, but we’ll get to that) made scarves to wrap around the necks of 14 statues in the … Read More ...
North America’s Fastest Knitter Has a New Goal
I love this story from the Toronto Sun about the fastest knitter in North America, Lina Benne. The 49-year-old yarn shop owner from Mississauga entered a speed knitting contest on a whim back in 2004 and managed to knit … Read More ...
Bear’s Knit Sweater Stolen in North Vancouver
The North Vancouver yarn bombing has been controversial since before it began. A public art project of the North Vancouver Community Arts Council, the plan was to place knit graffiti in various places around the city to attract attention and … Read More ...
Crafters Yarn Bomb a Plane in the Yukon
In one of the biggest yarn bombings I’ve ever seen that covered a single thing, knitters and crocheters from around the world have taken part in a project to cover a DC-3 with yarn in the Yukon Territory.
The project … Read More ...