It seems as is autumn has set in already. The leaves haven’t quite started changing colour yet, but there is a chill in the air when I go to work in the morning, and I now wake up long before the sun rises. The oncoming dark and cold inspires me to crochet warm and snuggly accessories […]
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Canadian Style: Summer Hats
The strong summer sun gives us the perfect excuse to wear a beautiful hat! Of course the main purpose is to protect our delicate skin from those harsh rays, but it’s also just fun to play around with another accessory . These pretty ones would be ideal for an afternoon picnic! Clockwise from top left: Tilley’s Raffia is simple, versatile, […]
DIY: Crocheted Sunburst Beret
It’s a warm and sunny spring day in Toronto, finally! A perfect opportunity to wear a new beret I crocheted. For the Sunburst Beret from Crochet Boutique: 30 Simple, Stylish Hats, Bags and Accessories by Rachael Oglesby, I used one skein of worsted weight, mustard-yellow, 100% wool yarn and a 5.50 mm crochet hook. I originally thought to […]
DIY: Winter White Crocheted Infinity Scarf
I started crocheting again this winter, as a way to stay busy on long, cold, dark winter days. The day after Boxing Day, Romni Wools on Queen St W had a sale on almost everything in the shop. In the basement, I found five skeins of Diamond Luxury Collection silk/microfibre/wool blend in off-white 4-ply. It […]