Life's a Stitch

I finally have time to write more about my trip. When I arrived in Edmonton and Elina and I drove straight to Stoney Plain, Alberta, a tiny little town. Yes, we missed the turn to the town centre when we blinked. Stoney Plain is home to one of the young RCMP officers who was killed recently with three others in Alberta. It’s a very sad time around here. Three of the constables were in their 20’s. If you know a cop, hug him. This one’s for you, Greg.

Stoney Plain is also the home to Pam’s Woolly Shoppe. Pam has yarn from floor to ceiling and in every nook and cranny. I arrived there once after a long drive from Jasper, AB and asked to use the washroom. She explained that she had one if I could find it, but I wouldn’t be able to close the door for all the wool. Doesn’t it sound like knitter’s heaven?

I found (it truly is a find to locate something in Pam’s) Estelle Watercolour solids, just what I was looking for to pair with Tonga, to make a shawl as a thank you for the woman who has been Elina’s guardian angel in Edmonton for her four years of school.

They had quite a selection of Sirdar Denim Ultra and I bought enough for two sweaters. My friend Marsha and I have been on the lookout for yarn to make this. Hers will be in lavender and mine in beige/cream variegated. This is a very quick knit, requiring seven skeins and we are both looking at it as a long weekend knit.

Finally, Elina convinced me to knit her a shawl for her graduation banquet. I do not like knitting with this kind of yarn unless it’s held together with another type, but she convinced me! It’s Midas and it was way too expensive! She gave me that look and I couldn’t resist. How often do you get your degree?

I’ll be back on Thursday.