Life's a Stitch

My husband came back from visiting his family in Minnesota and brought me back a souvenir – his sore throaty fluey thing. This is not good, we have tickets to Rent tonight and I’m determined to go. I’m not one to give into stuff like this. I have a friend who was in the Peace Corps and the Dr told them unless you have a fever, are known to be contagious, are throwing up or having major diarrhoea (that must be the Canadian spelling), don’t call in sick. You’ll feel fine by noon. It usually works. The one thing that feels really good is an ice cold Diet Coke, from a can, with lots of fizzy bubbles to scratch the itchy throat. It hurts so good.

Canadian knitters – what is the deal with Koigu in Canada? Do you have a good source in BC or by mail order? The stuff comes from Canada but I can only seem to get it in the States. I e-mailed them once to ask but never received a reply. I have a small stash, a Charlotte in waiting, but I need a blue to balance my jewel tones. I have one on order but I get impatient. I also have a Caryl’s kerchief in the wings. Everyone raves about Koigu and I can’t wait to start.

My favourite source of US Koigu: Mary Hughes at Foxyknits. She takes the time to discuss colours and find the perfect match for your project.