Monthly Archives: April 2009

New classes in Ottawa

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Leslie

I’m happy to announce I will be teaching my spinning classes this summer in Ottawa at the wonderful Wabi-Sabi. I love the atmosphere and workshop space at this store! The full list of classes offered can be seen here, with … Continue reading →

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Colorado spinning

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Leslie

A few weeks ago I took a quick trip back to Colorado to visit family and friends. I stopped by my old LYS, where I’m pretty sure I ended up leaving Maggie Casey with the impression that all Montreal knitters … Continue reading →

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Avoiding pain while knitting

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Leslie

Like every other knitter on the planet right now, I’m making a slouchy beret-type hat. I’m using a variation on purse stitch, an open lacey stitch that in this case is achieved by alternating rows of *yo, p2tog* with *yo, … Continue reading →

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