Can you guys believe we’re almost through November already? This year really has just flown right by us and now the holidays are practically here already! I am really looking forward to those morning snowfalls and spending the day by the fire working on my projects with a cup of hot chocolate. Speaking of projects, how’s everyone’s fall and winter projects coming along? I hope my last post gave you some inspiration for your holiday projects. If not, don’t fret because today, my yarny friends, we’re going to talk about twelve gift ideas for those special knitters in your life. One for each of the 12 days of Christmas! Feel free to pass this list on to someone you love who wants to buy you a gift.

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Happy October, my yarny friends! This autumn season is shaping up to be a beautiful one here on Vancouver Island; the air has already shifted from summer breezes to cool, crisp mornings. I hope your fall projects are going well! There are plenty of ways to add uniqueness to your projects this season, whether it be adding poms or trying something entirely new. One way to help your pieces pop is by using hand-dyed yarn! It is a perfect choice, as it is a stunning craft within itself and provides a limitless selection to choose from. Hand-dyed yarn is ideal for any knitter wanting to give their projects greater depth and beauty. It truly makes a piece so much more personal.

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Hey, friends!

This month’s yarn is hand-dyed by Marissa from Rocky Mountain Yarn Co. Marissa dyed up a 50 gram skein set and it is amazing. It’s called Witch in the Woods & New Moon – the name fits perfectly!

I’ll be making some witchy striped socks, no particular pattern.. just carrying my yarn as I go with a short row heel. Each sock with have opposite Cuffs/Heels/Toes.

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How’s your August going? As the air starts to feel just a little bit cooler, we’re planning our fall knitting projects and there are so many wonderful new yarns to try! Here at Rose and Purl, we are reveling in the squishy yarn goodness, and we’ve picked up a plethora of new treats to make your knitting days even more joyful. So without further ado, we bring you our 7 Fall Favorites:

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Hey, friends!

Can someone tell time to slow down?! How is it already August!!

This month’s yarn is hand-dyed by Kim from Gingersnap in their new pixel yarn.. and you guys are not going to be disappointed!

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Oh hi, hello there!

July sort of snuck up on me – how about you guys?

This month the girls (Allison and Jessica) from Full Moon Fibres cranked me out a tube to add heels toes and cuffs to make a pair of socks. You can scroll below to see how it looks worked up.

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So, you’ve seen all these pretty skeins of Suri silk alpaca or Mohair and you’re probably wondering what to make with them right?

I’ve linked some great patterns below. I personally love holding it double with fingering, especially different colors to see the different colors it creates. These patterns are all different weights – some are two lace held together, some held with fingering and some held with DK. Ther is a little something for everyone in here!

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So, you’ve purchased a 50 gram sock set and are now wondering “what am I going to make with these 50 gram skeins..”.. right? Yep.. been there.

I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite patterns for 50 gram sock sets. Some that would work really well if you make opposite socks – and some great two color options.

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Hellllllo, yarny friends!

May flew by and were already rollin’ into June. Find out what I made below!

This month I made a pair of Soxploration Shadow Wrap Heel by Denise DeSantis .. Basically a vanilla sock with a new to me short row heel.

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