Life's a Stitch

And more recently life’s a creative adventure with some travel thrown in.

Img_0600_1 Now that’s something you don’t see very often – Vancouver’s North Shore covered in snow.This is sunrise from my deck – it’s a photo of a large neighbourhood, built up against the mountain, but you can hardly tell for the snow. I’ve lived in Vancouver for 22 years and I can count on one hand the number of snowstorms of this caliber. Thank goodness.

Culprit_3Cute story sent by my daughter, who was in Comox, BC this weekend visiting her roomie’s family: "I decided it would be fun to make a snowman at midnight, so I dragged Sarah along. We made a decent snowman and went to bed. I woke up in the morning only to be told that our snowman was knocked over; the dog next door had come over and peed on it. So, Willy, Sarah’s dog, (seeing as it’s HIS backyard) had to pee on it too. Then the other dog came running over, peed on it again, and stole the carrot (which is actually Willy’s all time favourite treat – he comes running when he hears a vegetable peeler). Uh-oh dogfight! While all this was happening, Sarah was banging on the window yelling, "Boys! NO! Stop peeing on the snowman!!!" That’s a picture of Willy, the culprit, all tuckered out from his adventure.

It’s perfect knitting weather. Here’s my current "movie watching" project, a narrower version of my own Herringbone Rib Scarf, in Malabrigo. Thanks to famous Sandy, who featured it on her blog, traffic on my blog has doubled and I’ve had 18 requests for the pattern. If I’ve sent you a pattern, let me know when you’ve started it and I’ll list you on my right column with the other Ribsters. If you are a blogless knitter, send me a photo when you’re finished and I’ll list you then and add you to the gallery.

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34 responses to “Winter Wonderland”

  1. Kristen Stuart Avatar
    Kristen Stuart

    Hi, Over on Sandy’s Knitting blog I saw the Herringbone Rib pattern she used for her scarf. I was wondering if I can get a copy of it too. Thank you!

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  2. Laura Kelly Avatar
    Laura Kelly

    Sandy sent me – could I please have a copy of the Herringbone Rib Scarf Pattern.
    Thank you!

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  3. Dorothy Avatar

    Hope you’re staying warm and dry. We’ve got six inches of snow and more coming tonight. Perfect night to stay in and knit! Loved the story of the dogs – sounds just like what Kirby would do. Hester’s too much of a lady.

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  4. Beth Avatar

    That’s a hilarious dog story. 🙂 I had to enlarge the top photo to see the houses – you have amazing landscapes out west.

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  5. Chris Avatar

    I would absolutely love a copy of that pattern – you should be selling it! I would have gladly purchased it!

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  6. Lorette Avatar

    That’s the funniest dog photo ever. The snowman thing was probably one of those situations where you wish you had a video camera.

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  7. Rebekah Avatar

    Funny! And beautiful snow. We’re supposed to get a storm tomorrow, I really hope it doesn’t happen. I love the snow, but don’t want my hubby to have to go plow.

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  8. Barbp Avatar

    With MFB being the News Director at Accuweather.com (inaccurate sometimes heh), he’s been keeping me up to date with whats going on out your way. Wow, hope you’re staying good and cozy warm.
    Wonderful dog story (I’m more a dog lover than cat) I can just picture the romp. If that were a girl pooch I’d be saying about the pose “That’s how pretty girls get in the movies” LOL
    That colorway of Malabrigo is so rich and regal I LOVE IT!!!

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  9. sara Avatar
    sara

    Got to your blog via Sandy’s…
    I love the look of your herringbone rib scarf pattern!
    Would you send me a copy?
    Thanks so much!
    Sara

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  10. Deb Avatar

    I love the herringbone rib scarf and would love to have the pattern. Many thanks!

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  11. Emma. Avatar

    Pretty please may I have a copy of your herringbone scarf pattern?
    That’s a lot of snow. Please don’t send it across the pond !

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  12. Carole Avatar

    It’s great to get new readers, isn’t it?

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  13. Val Avatar

    The snow out here in the Fraser Valley is up to the smaller llama’s front knees.

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  14. Lynn Avatar

    Add me to the list of people from Sandy! This is a gorgeous scarf and I would love a copy of the pattern, please.

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  15. lily Avatar
    lily

    i was just wondering what to do with two skeins of manos…i think i have an idea! maybe i have a copy of the herringbone rib scarf pattern too?

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  16. sandy Avatar

    I am in LOVE with malabrigo! Love your scarf! 🙂 In more ways than one, of course!
    What a stunning view, Li. Thank you so much for sharing it! I am pining for some snow right now. I know. Most would consider it sick behavior!
    🙂
    xo

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  17. Marina Avatar

    You can keep the snow! I’m having second thoughts about retiring in that area after reading about all you’ve been through lately. But, it is still a beautiful area!

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  18. Megann Avatar

    Your scarf is lovely, and I would love the pattern. Many many thanks in advance.

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  19. Susi Avatar
    Susi

    I saw Sandy’s Herringbone Rib scarf, and I’m in love! Could you send me a copy please? Thank you very much.
    I’ll send a picture when I’ve knit it up.

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  20. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    I found your blog by following you over from the Scarf Style KAL. Enjoyed reading it all. Would love to have a copy of your Herringbone Rib scarf pattern, will you please send it to me? Thanks!

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  21. Jeanie Avatar
    Jeanie

    Love the herringbone scarf~! Can you send me the pattern, Read about it on Sandy’s blog.
    Thanks a lot!~

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  22. Kelly Avatar

    wow- snow in vancouver is beautiful! i didn’t think it was possible for it to be prettier, but i guess it is!
    i would love a copy of the pattern if you can- it’s perfect for my new blue moon yarn for presents!
    please and thank you. 🙂

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  23. Carol Avatar
    Carol

    I also would love “the” scarf pattern…from warm, rainy Rhode Island where everything is still green…but shouldn’t be. Thank you.

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  24. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    Is there room for one more on this bandwagon? I’d really love a copy of the herringbone rib scarf pattern. I have two holiday gifts to make and this would be the perfect pattern. I need to make two scarves for male friends and that pattern looks perfect! You’re really wonderful for being willing to share your gorgeous creation!

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  25. jaci Avatar

    Yes, please, I would like that pattern!! Willy is so adorable!! what kind of dog is he? He looks very comfortable in the picture! The snow is very pretty.

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  26. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    Your scarves are lovely! I am starting to knit them now that it is getting cold and would love to have the pattern.
    Thank you
    Linda in cold but snowless Rochester, NY

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  27. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    Wow, I love that scarf. Are you still sending out the pattern? If so, I’d love one. Thanks!

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  28. jaci Avatar

    had trouble with the pattern, it came on 44 pages of lots of computer mumbo jumbo that I can’t read. sorry

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  29. Delores Avatar

    Greeting from Oklahoma! I would love a copy of your herringbone scarf! Just found your blog and am enjoying it.

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  30. AH Avatar
    AH

    I would love the pattern for the herringbone scarf. Thanks! They all look great!

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  31. Laurie Avatar
    Laurie

    Cute scarf! I’d like to make one for my boss. Talk about cutting it close huh? Maybe it’ll be a New Years gift.
    Thank you!
    Laurie

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  32. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    That’s a great scarf! I’d love to make one for the Red Scarf Project. May I please have the pattern?

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  33. Regena Avatar
    Regena

    Mee Too! I’d really love a copy of the herringbone rib scarf pattern. I need to get a good start for next year.
    Thanks for sharing

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  34. Lois Avatar
    Lois

    Hi, would love a copy of the pattern for the Herringbone Rib scarf! I just love it! Thanks in advance. Regards, Lois

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