Holli Yeoh had some exciting news to show and tell us. We were all expecting another precious knitted item but she surprised us by holding up the Fall 2008 edition of Vogue Knitting. Why? Because Holli is one of the featured knit/design artists featured in the ‘Made in Canada’ column! Good work Holli!

Wendy E. modelled a beautiful coral viscose and cotton, short sleeved summer top so perfect for the warm weather we are finally having. But keeping in mind the weather to come, Wendy also knit herself a beautiful, warm and cozy pair of socks in Noro. Both items proved no challenged for our experienced knitter.

Pam W. chose rich shades of grey alpaca, a pattern adaped from Stitch and Bitch and created a handsome, luxurious sweater for her friend Brent – lucky man! The challenges of this project were combining a medium length with a small width, and learning new techniques.

Dawna E. is having a shawl-filled summer. This month she chose a natural alpaca and silk from Alberta alpaca and Sivia Harding’s Harbour Lights Shawl Pattern. She is treating herself to this beautiful lace shawl as a reward for knitting alpaca in the summer.

Jane S. is expecting a grandchild and taking full advantage of this wonderful event to treat herself to the joy of creating an amazing gossamer-like baby shawl. This labour of love is being created in 1 ply cobweb weight yarn so you know immediately that there are several challenges to managing the project. There are over 900 stitches in this shawl so far. This is definitely a creation for posterity.

Bev G. has been very creative in her use of Mary Lee Herrick’s Baby’s Coat pattern and some beautiful yarn to make 3 baby sweaters. Similar in design/look to the Elizabeth Zimmerman Baby Surprise Sweater, Mary’s pattern is based on “EZ’s concepts” (a quote from the website. Bev noted that it is easier to understand what is going to happen while you are knitting it. After you complete one and understand the process there are many, many ways to change the look of the sweaters you knit.

Annette C. mixed an Interweave Felt Pattern, some odds and ends of yarn and large helping of fun to create felted baby booties. These delightful little shower gifts were done in Cascade 220 – medium pair and Elann Highland – small pair.

After a long vacation from knitting, Pam B. was tempted to pick up yarn and needles in celebration of a new grandson. She used a soft moss green merino wool for her Baby Surprise sweater. She found the pattern most surprising but overcame all challenges to create a great granny gift!

Eleanor M. used a doll mannequin to model her latest knitting brainstorm. She had chosen Bernat’s Satin for knitting a Lopi pattern. The result was a charming yellow, pink and lavender doll sweater which complimented the dolls long dark tresses.

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