We have a winner... Splinderella (rav name) is the winner of our anniversary contest. Congratulations, we hope you enjoy the pattern and yarn.
Today was just one of those days, when I just wanted to sit and knit, but everything else caught up to me. Laundry, vacuuming, dusting, sweeping and mopping. But it's done now.
Boss Cat did little bit of dyeing while I did mostly administrative work (and a little guidance and motherly opinions thrown in). We'll have some more stock going up in the shop over the next couple of days so keep checking in.
And in WCY news, we'll be introducing "Barn Cat", it a 80/20 SW merino/nylon blend. It's tougher than our "House Cat", and a little more twisted than our "Alley Cat".
20 June 2010
14 June 2010
On year giveaway........
On June 19 Wandering Cat Yarns celebrates one whole year of throwing dye at yarn and feeding your (and mostly our) fibre habit!To celebrate (and thank you all for helping us reach this milestone) we are holding a contest!
First the good stuff - the prize:
A copy of Boss Cat's newly released Daenerys pattern
....and two lovely soft skeins of Top Cat (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon) in Vampire's Kiss to make it!
To enter:
Leave a comment here, or on Boss Cat's blog - it's as easy as that!
Extra entries:
Buy yarn - Each skein of Wandering Cat Yarns purchased (within contest timeline) will earn you an entry.
Tell others(and let us know you did) - Post about it on your blog! That earns you an entry too!
Join in - Join our new Ravelry group for another entry (current members will automatically get one entry)
Rules:
The contest is open now until Midnight on June 19th. Drawing will take place on June 20th through the magic of the random number generator!
Good luck!
First the good stuff - the prize:
A copy of Boss Cat's newly released Daenerys pattern
To enter:
Leave a comment here, or on Boss Cat's blog - it's as easy as that!
Extra entries:
Buy yarn - Each skein of Wandering Cat Yarns purchased (within contest timeline) will earn you an entry.
Tell others(and let us know you did) - Post about it on your blog! That earns you an entry too!
Join in - Join our new Ravelry group for another entry (current members will automatically get one entry)
Rules:
The contest is open now until Midnight on June 19th. Drawing will take place on June 20th through the magic of the random number generator!
Good luck!
12 June 2010
One year already....
Boss Cat and I realized we are coming up on our 1 year WCY anniversary. Boy has it gone by too fast. Right now we're in negotiations for a celebratory giveaway contest, and we'll let you all in on the details very soon.
In the meantime, I'm on my last couple of days of vacation and it back to work. I have managed to do a lot of what I planned and absolutely no housework (except maybe the laundry). Yesterday Mr. "D" and I went to the Bay of Quinte fishing, which meant lots of knitting time in the truck. I managed to get half a sleeve done on Julie's project, but unfortunately I got nothing knit in the boat because we had a very successful fishing day.
Perfect weather, picnic lunch, and a very well behaved dog.
And to finish off my vacation week I have my Cascading Leaves Socks (rav link) done with our House Cat Superwash. I love this yarn, and we're going to try some with nylon in it.
I'm hoping to finish up the rest of the knitting for Julie's sweater too, but I must re-skein some Fluffy Cat for the shop first.
In the meantime, I'm on my last couple of days of vacation and it back to work. I have managed to do a lot of what I planned and absolutely no housework (except maybe the laundry). Yesterday Mr. "D" and I went to the Bay of Quinte fishing, which meant lots of knitting time in the truck. I managed to get half a sleeve done on Julie's project, but unfortunately I got nothing knit in the boat because we had a very successful fishing day.
Perfect weather, picnic lunch, and a very well behaved dog.
| I love fishing. |
I'm hoping to finish up the rest of the knitting for Julie's sweater too, but I must re-skein some Fluffy Cat for the shop first.
8 June 2010
Ravelry......
Boss Cat and I just wanted to let everyone know that we finally got around to starting our own group on Ravelry. We would love all Wandering Cat fans to pop on over and visit us once in awhile. We'll post all of our news, updates, new colours and such and we'd love to see all your projects pics too.
6 June 2010
The Cats are back............
Top Cat and Slinky Cat are back. We were temporarily out of stock, but we are back in business. We are trying to do more than one skein of each colour in these bases because they are so nice for shawls. Several shades were added today and we'll have some more over the summer. Hopefully "Boss Cat" will find some time in her busy schedule to come over and play.
My first week of vacation is over but have I got a lot done. I have one sleeve and the top of the front left to do on Julie's project. I had 2 days of straight knitting time in the car while Mr "D" did the driving, and I'm pleased with my progress.
I had plans to start a new cardigan for Robo, but unfortunately the yarn I planned to use (Rowanberry Stray Cat) sold this weekend so it will have to wait till I dye some more. The little monkey turned 2 yesterday and I better get to it before she grows anymore. I don't know where the last 2 years went.
I have one more week off work, so I'm hoping to finish Julie's sweater by then. I have so many things on my list I want to do and not enough hours in the day to do them. Wish me luck.
My first week of vacation is over but have I got a lot done. I have one sleeve and the top of the front left to do on Julie's project. I had 2 days of straight knitting time in the car while Mr "D" did the driving, and I'm pleased with my progress.
I had plans to start a new cardigan for Robo, but unfortunately the yarn I planned to use (Rowanberry Stray Cat) sold this weekend so it will have to wait till I dye some more. The little monkey turned 2 yesterday and I better get to it before she grows anymore. I don't know where the last 2 years went.
I have one more week off work, so I'm hoping to finish Julie's sweater by then. I have so many things on my list I want to do and not enough hours in the day to do them. Wish me luck.
31 May 2010
Shades of Summer............
Well, after our dud of a day at the festival, we've put everything up in the shop. This is just a small sample of what we updated today. House Cat Superwash merino.
We've also added some Big Cat Worsted and Fat Cat DK.
The one good thing that did come out of our day on Saturday was uninterrupted knitting time. I thought it was high time I knit with some House Cat. I've had a skein squirreled away for myself for awhile.
One sock down and one more to go......this yarn is so squishy, and I love the twist too.
Details are on my rav project page.
Now I'm off work for 2 weeks and my main goal is to finish Julie's project.........until our new supply comes in, of course.(insert evil laugh here)
We've also added some Big Cat Worsted and Fat Cat DK.
The one good thing that did come out of our day on Saturday was uninterrupted knitting time. I thought it was high time I knit with some House Cat. I've had a skein squirreled away for myself for awhile.
One sock down and one more to go......this yarn is so squishy, and I love the twist too.
Details are on my rav project page.
Now I'm off work for 2 weeks and my main goal is to finish Julie's project.........until our new supply comes in, of course.
25 May 2010
Going to the show.......
21 May 2010
Happy Victoria Day........
It's the first long week-end to kick of summer so in celebration, Wandering Cat Yarns is offering free shipping (refunded after purchase) on all orders over $50 until Monday May 24th at midnight.
19 May 2010
New Cat in town..............
Boss Cat and I finally got around to dyeing up some Big Cat. It's our Superwash worsted weight and it big and squishy and we will definitely be doing some more of this. For now there are just a few skeins in the shop. Port, Aegean, Strawberry Swirl, and Forget-me-Not
We also snuck in some Stray Cat just for good measure. Lil' Boy Blue, Kaia, and a yet to be named colour.
We also snuck in some Stray Cat just for good measure. Lil' Boy Blue, Kaia, and a yet to be named colour.
16 May 2010
Saturday is dye day...........
Well, this week was the longest ever. But Saturday finally came and Boss Cat and I got busy. We have a new batch of Alley Cat dyed, dried, skeined up and ready to put in the shop. Most likely tomorrow.
I did manage to buy myself a little present with my destash money, one hot sexy new camera. Not that there was anything wrong with my old camera, but I got tired of Boss Cat taking crappy pictures and she got the old one. So here's hoping she put up some better shots of those naughty cats.
I did manage to buy myself a little present with my destash money, one hot sexy new camera. Not that there was anything wrong with my old camera, but I got tired of Boss Cat taking crappy pictures and she got the old one. So here's hoping she put up some better shots of those naughty cats.
15 May 2010
Everyone's a winner....................
Congratulations Minding My Own Stitches! She gets a sock blocker key chain and gets to choose a skein of yarn from the shop!
And, since there were only a few entrants, but they were so generous, we've decided to give the others a skein of yarn too! So congrats to Smoking Hot Needles and Restless Needles!
With your help Miss Pee was able to raise $110 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Thank you so much!
And, since there were only a few entrants, but they were so generous, we've decided to give the others a skein of yarn too! So congrats to Smoking Hot Needles and Restless Needles!
With your help Miss Pee was able to raise $110 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Thank you so much!
13 May 2010
Update.....
I had to post this picture, because everytime I look at it I giggle. This is our Robo. I really dislike cellphone pics, but this one needed to be captured right away.
Just in case you didn't see Boss Cat's blog we have some new House Cat in the shop. We're hoping to dye up some Alley Cat and Fat Cat this weekend.
Just in case you didn't see Boss Cat's blog we have some new House Cat in the shop. We're hoping to dye up some Alley Cat and Fat Cat this weekend.
10 May 2010
Miss "P's" Got a Heart......A Contest!
ETA: Contest closes at MIDNIGHT tonight May 12. Miss Pee has to take her papers into school in the AM.
Miss Pee is my granddaughter and you all know how I feel about this little lady.
Right now Miss Pee is participating in Jump Rope for Heart, raising money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. She's got a pretty lofty goal of $350 and we'd love to see her make it.
So, we're calling on all our blog friends to help out - and holding a contest to reward you (and it involves yarn!)
To enter:
Click on Miss Pee's "Fundraising Page" and make a donation (any amount welcome), then come back here (or to Valerie's blog) and comment to let us know you donated.
Donations are being accepted until Thursday, May 13.
On Friday, May 14,Valerie and I will randomly draw one winner who will receive their choice of any one skein of yarn from the shop, and a key chain sock blocker!
If you help Miss Pee reach her $350 goal, we'll draw for a few extra prizes of Wandering Cat Yarny goodness.
And just so you know, Miss Pee is a knitter too
She learned everything she knows from her grandmother.
Thanks in advance for your participation!
Miss Pee is my granddaughter and you all know how I feel about this little lady.
Right now Miss Pee is participating in Jump Rope for Heart, raising money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. She's got a pretty lofty goal of $350 and we'd love to see her make it.
So, we're calling on all our blog friends to help out - and holding a contest to reward you (and it involves yarn!)
To enter:
Click on Miss Pee's "Fundraising Page" and make a donation (any amount welcome), then come back here (or to Valerie's blog) and comment to let us know you donated.
Donations are being accepted until Thursday, May 13.
On Friday, May 14,Valerie and I will randomly draw one winner who will receive their choice of any one skein of yarn from the shop, and a key chain sock blocker!
If you help Miss Pee reach her $350 goal, we'll draw for a few extra prizes of Wandering Cat Yarny goodness.
And just so you know, Miss Pee is a knitter too
Thanks in advance for your participation!
9 May 2010
It must be in the genes......
I think when your raising your children, you wonder if they're paying attention to anything you say (especially teenagers). Especially the one who says "I don't have to learn to knit, my mother will make it for me."
It's one thing when your knitting for small children, and you don't have a job outside the home. You can crank out a lot of child size articles. But there comes a time when, mommy has to go to work, and her children are wearing adult size clothing. Mother doesn't have the time do knit stuff for herself, let alone other adults in her life.
Well Boss Cat has come a long way, from that little girl, and realized that she would have to pick up the needles, if she wanted anything hand knit for herself.
So today....Mother's Day....made me realize that children do listen to their parents on some level.
This is what I received for Mother's Day.
Frozen Leaves Shawl, knit with our own Wandering Cat Slinky Cat yarn. I am honored. Thank-you Valerie, it will always be treasured.
And on that note, I also knit a shawl for my mother...
Pattern: Springtime Bandit
Yarn: Wandering Cat Fluffy Cat in Avalon
Needles: 4mm
This pattern is originally done with a worsted yarn, but I wanted to use the Fluffy Cat fingering, so I knit 7 repeats of the first pattern and 1 of the edge pattern and used just less than 1 skein of yarn. I started last Sunday night and finished it this past Saturday. Just enough time to block and dry it before I delivered it to my MOM. (Remind me not to do that again.)
I am now returning to previous knitting projects not yet done.
It's one thing when your knitting for small children, and you don't have a job outside the home. You can crank out a lot of child size articles. But there comes a time when, mommy has to go to work, and her children are wearing adult size clothing. Mother doesn't have the time do knit stuff for herself, let alone other adults in her life.
Well Boss Cat has come a long way, from that little girl, and realized that she would have to pick up the needles, if she wanted anything hand knit for herself.
So today....Mother's Day....made me realize that children do listen to their parents on some level.
This is what I received for Mother's Day.
Frozen Leaves Shawl, knit with our own Wandering Cat Slinky Cat yarn. I am honored. Thank-you Valerie, it will always be treasured.
And on that note, I also knit a shawl for my mother...
Pattern: Springtime Bandit
Yarn: Wandering Cat Fluffy Cat in Avalon
Needles: 4mm
This pattern is originally done with a worsted yarn, but I wanted to use the Fluffy Cat fingering, so I knit 7 repeats of the first pattern and 1 of the edge pattern and used just less than 1 skein of yarn. I started last Sunday night and finished it this past Saturday. Just enough time to block and dry it before I delivered it to my MOM. (Remind me not to do that again.)
I am now returning to previous knitting projects not yet done.
3 May 2010
Just a quick post.....
then it's back to the knitting. Obviously, I'm not the only one who forgot Mother's Day is only a few short days away, so I promised myself I would stay off the computer and knit till the cows come home.
I did manage to finish up my socks this weekend, and if you really want a quick pair to knit up as a gift these are the ones.
Pattern: Duckies (free on ravelry)
Yarn: Wandering Cat Stray Cat in Grasshopper
Needles: 3.25mm
I still have about 60 yds left from the skein, so you could make the cuff longer if you like.
Now, back to the knitting,....lets see if I can keep to my schedule.
I did manage to finish up my socks this weekend, and if you really want a quick pair to knit up as a gift these are the ones.
Pattern: Duckies (free on ravelry)
Yarn: Wandering Cat Stray Cat in Grasshopper
Needles: 3.25mm
I still have about 60 yds left from the skein, so you could make the cuff longer if you like.
Now, back to the knitting,....lets see if I can keep to my schedule.
27 April 2010
Soft as a kitten...........
I put all of "Boss Cat's" Fluffy Cat in the shop today. I must say she did do a good job without me, but I did notice a few splashes of dye on my brand new walls. She'll never change. She's still a messy child. I keep telling myself, it's just her creativity coming out, but I know in my heart, she's just plain old messy.
I will say, I love this bunch. She did 2 of each colour in semi-solids, so there's enough to do a fair sized shawl. There's Winter Wheat, Rumpelstiltskin, Pink Pearl, English Ivy, Morning Glory, Topaz and Brick House. And seeing as she left me no Fluffy Cat to dye I did the last of the Slinky Cat.
This is Mint Julep.
And this is Black Watch, but this one has gone into my personal stash, for a pre-planned project.
I will say, I love this bunch. She did 2 of each colour in semi-solids, so there's enough to do a fair sized shawl. There's Winter Wheat, Rumpelstiltskin, Pink Pearl, English Ivy, Morning Glory, Topaz and Brick House. And seeing as she left me no Fluffy Cat to dye I did the last of the Slinky Cat.
This is Mint Julep.
And this is Black Watch, but this one has gone into my personal stash, for a pre-planned project.
23 April 2010
Update....
The new colours are up in the shop now.....
Slinky Cat in Marigold, Powder Puff, and Sugar Plum Fairy
Fluffy Cat in Avalon, Aurora, and Sky
There is also more Fluffy Cat drying (because someone had to be a piggy and dye it all by herself). It will be up in a few days.
We're still waiting for our shipment of Alley Cat and House Cat and as soon as it gets here we'll be back in the studio.
Slinky Cat in Marigold, Powder Puff, and Sugar Plum Fairy
Fluffy Cat in Avalon, Aurora, and Sky
There is also more Fluffy Cat drying (because someone had to be a piggy and dye it all by herself). It will be up in a few days.
We're still waiting for our shipment of Alley Cat and House Cat and as soon as it gets here we'll be back in the studio.
21 April 2010
Impromtu.....
Boss Cat and I had an impromtu dye session this afternoon. It started off with 2 skeins to be over-dyed and then it became more. We're just waiting for our other shipment of Alley Cat and House Cat to arrive, then look out. Who knows what'll happen.
12 April 2010
Ready to go....
Well the studio is ready to start dyeing in, now we're just waiting on our base yarns and a couple of back ordered dyes. Boss Cat snuck in on Friday and did a few skeins of Top Cat up when I wasn't looking. They should be up in the shop as soon as I get a hold of her to get the go ahead. (I'm not sure which ones she's keeping).
Into the Deep
Jiminy Cricket
Fairy Dust
On another note, I have the baby blanket almost finished, and I started a sock in our Stray Cat Sport. I normally knit socks with fingering weight, but I've been dying to try this base. I found the perfect pattern on ravelry....Duckies.( Did I mention it's a free pattern.)
So cast on I did, and I knit the whole cuff in one evening. And it's everything I thought it would be. Soft, squooshy and just a little thicker than I normally wear, but I wanted the warmth.
Into the Deep
Jiminy Cricket
Fairy Dust
On another note, I have the baby blanket almost finished, and I started a sock in our Stray Cat Sport. I normally knit socks with fingering weight, but I've been dying to try this base. I found the perfect pattern on ravelry....Duckies.( Did I mention it's a free pattern.)
So cast on I did, and I knit the whole cuff in one evening. And it's everything I thought it would be. Soft, squooshy and just a little thicker than I normally wear, but I wanted the warmth.
10 April 2010
Moving in.....
we started moving in to the new studio. It's amazing how much stuff you seem to collect over the years, and how small your room really is when you get the furniture in it. But this will do nicely.
Mr "D" outdid himself. I think Boss Cat and I will be very comfortable here(as long as she not too messy).
I'll have some new photos tomorrow of some Top Cat that Boss Cat dyed yesterday.
And on the knitting front, I finished the scarf for Julie that will be at the Knitter's Frolic in May.
Pattern: Barb's Koigu Ruffle
Yarn: Prism Saki colour Ginger
Needles: 4mm
The biggest hurdle was casting on the 648sts but I put a marker at every 100 and that made it a lot easier. The yarn was a dream to knit and it only took just over 300 yds. So a perfect one skein project.
Now I'm back to finishing the baby blanket, Julie's sweater, and fighting the urge to cast on for my new cardigan. It never ends.
Mr "D" outdid himself. I think Boss Cat and I will be very comfortable here(as long as she not too messy).
I'll have some new photos tomorrow of some Top Cat that Boss Cat dyed yesterday.
And on the knitting front, I finished the scarf for Julie that will be at the Knitter's Frolic in May.
Pattern: Barb's Koigu Ruffle
Yarn: Prism Saki colour Ginger
Needles: 4mm
The biggest hurdle was casting on the 648sts but I put a marker at every 100 and that made it a lot easier. The yarn was a dream to knit and it only took just over 300 yds. So a perfect one skein project.
Now I'm back to finishing the baby blanket, Julie's sweater, and fighting the urge to cast on for my new cardigan. It never ends.
5 April 2010
The aftermath.....
This is what happens when Boss Cat leaves me alone too long...with time on my hands.
Some new Slinky Cat Fingering: Mystic Forest, Blue Jean Baby, and Green Eyed Lady. I really love dyeing the greens and blues.
I took a picture in the sunlight too, and the silk content just sparkles.
Some more Stay Cat Sport: Candy Girl, Mermaid Treasure, and Dusk.
I just re-skeined, photographed and popped them in the shop this afternoon, I really had a hard time photographing Dusk, it's over-dyed and has underlying shades of lavender and green and light blue, and the camera just doesn't do it justice. I may just have to knit it myself.
And on the knitting front, I have half of Julies scarf knit and I have one more day off work, so I'm thinking if I get to it, I can have it done tomorrow.
Some new Slinky Cat Fingering: Mystic Forest, Blue Jean Baby, and Green Eyed Lady. I really love dyeing the greens and blues.
I took a picture in the sunlight too, and the silk content just sparkles.
Some more Stay Cat Sport: Candy Girl, Mermaid Treasure, and Dusk.
I just re-skeined, photographed and popped them in the shop this afternoon, I really had a hard time photographing Dusk, it's over-dyed and has underlying shades of lavender and green and light blue, and the camera just doesn't do it justice. I may just have to knit it myself.
And on the knitting front, I have half of Julies scarf knit and I have one more day off work, so I'm thinking if I get to it, I can have it done tomorrow.
4 April 2010
Happy Easter....
What more could a girl ask for....perfect weather for silly girls.....
New books and crayons to colour with.....
And messing up Gramma's house and not getting in too much trouble.
And the day after is gramma's quiet time, breath in, breath out.
The weather is perfect again. So Ladydog and I sat out side and watched the laundry dry with a few more skeins fresh from the dye pot. We should have our new shipment of yarn coming in the next couple of weeks, so I been daydreaming of new colourways, and actually writing some of the more popular colours down so we can re-create them.
The studio is also ready to start moving into, so that will be the next thing on my to do list.
I also started a new scarf for Julie, for the Knitters Frolic in May. It's a gorgeous ruffled scarf knit with fingering weight yarn. I kept putting it off for the last couple of days, because you have to cast on 648 sts. But they're on there now an we're motoring right along. I'll post the details when it's done.
New books and crayons to colour with.....
And messing up Gramma's house and not getting in too much trouble.
And the day after is gramma's quiet time, breath in, breath out.
The weather is perfect again. So Ladydog and I sat out side and watched the laundry dry with a few more skeins fresh from the dye pot. We should have our new shipment of yarn coming in the next couple of weeks, so I been daydreaming of new colourways, and actually writing some of the more popular colours down so we can re-create them.
The studio is also ready to start moving into, so that will be the next thing on my to do list.
I also started a new scarf for Julie, for the Knitters Frolic in May. It's a gorgeous ruffled scarf knit with fingering weight yarn. I kept putting it off for the last couple of days, because you have to cast on 648 sts. But they're on there now an we're motoring right along. I'll post the details when it's done.
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