More Donations, More Giveaways!

Over the weekend, we received an abundance of donations from Moraff’s and Baadeck Yarns. Moraff’s gave us a loot bag filled with colourful yarns (perfect for mittens, toques and scarves) and Baadeck Yarns surprised us all with their oh-so-desirable donations that filled our trunk, literally. Once again, thank you both for your generosity and donations!

The Prizes Are Arriving!

Yes, prizes are arriving and are they ever drool-worthy! So much lucious, natural fibre! We’re pleased to announce wonderful prize donations from Baadeck Yarns, The Loop Craft Café, Bras D’or Lakes Fibre Studio, and Gaspereau Valley Fibres! All of these shops definitely warrant a visit. So, check out their websites and be sure to mark [...]

Our Numbers and Support Keep Growing

We’ve just received word of a lively bunch of knitters from Inverness. They’ll be joining us as a satellite knitting group right from their own, warm commun-knitty of Inverness. Judy Lincoln, Susanne Craig, Alison Mustard, Cate Lake-Thompson, Kimberly Tilsley, and Erica duBois welcome anyone else from the area to join them on February 23rd at the Chestico Museum! 

Simple Knit Hat Patterns

As promised, here are two Simple Knit Hat Patterns for the eager beaver. Yarn and needle requirements are listed at the start of each pattern for those who are interested in heading out and collecting the necessary supplies. We also have a lovely and Easy Scarf Pattern for those interested in venturing into scarves. Looking [...]

Knit Fit Pledge Form

Hello knitters! Here is the Knit Fit pledge form. You can pick one up at your local library branch or download it here to start collecting your pledges! Knit Fit Pledge Form As we will be providing a light lunch, it would be great to have a general idea of the number of knitters in attendance. [...]

KnitFit – A Community Knit-a-thon!

Are you a knitter? Or are you looking to start? Want to donate the spoils of your craft? The Cape Breton Regional Library is hosting a knit-a-thon on February 23rd, 2008. From 10 am until 5 pm at the McConnell Library, we’ll be knitting toques, mittens, scarves and anything else you want to bring along [...]