One or the Other
So apparently I have time to either knit, or to write about knitting, but not both (at least not unless I let my commitments to either personal hygiene or basic housekeeping practices slip even further, which isn’t really a viable option at the moment). I can assure you that my prolonged quiet does at least mean there is knitting being done.
Well, not at this particular moment. Right now I’m packing. You see, I’m off for a bit of a jaunt next week to Nova Scotia. I hope to return with completed sock pictures for Gramercy. The pattern is finished (save for the final read through which usually reveals at least one extra space or missing comma), and as soon as I’ve got pictures I’ll be ready to release it. I’d also like to return with some yarn. Nova Scotia is the home of Fleece Artist and their sister company Handmaiden. Their wares can apparently be found at the famed Baddeck Yarns. I could suggest that I mean to be restrained and responsible in my yarn purchases, but I really have no intention of doing any such thing. I more or less plan on buying anything that sings to me, and I’m bringing a large suitcase. Anything else I should check out in NS? I’m totally soliciting suggestions (restaurants and general sights as well as purveyors of yarn of course).
Have tons of fun! I keep telling my guy that I want to move to Nova Scotia or Wales for a year, he can work and I can lust over the yarns up close and personal. I’ve been told numerous times that the hikes in NS are stunning. Can’t wait to hear what you did/saw/bought!
If you’re coming to NS and you’re looking for yarn, there are a couple of places you should go. If you’re going to Baddeck, you’ve got it covered. I think Fleece Artist / Handmaiden are in Mineville. I’m not sure if they have a retail operation there or not.
If you’re heading to the Valley (the Annapolis Valley), you should definitely check out Gaspereau Valley Farm in Wolfville. They have a yarn shop in an old barn, and it’s also a working farm with sheep and an alpaca (or is it a llama?).
Despite the fact that NS is home to Fleece Artist and Lucy Neatby, we don’t have a ton of LYS. There’s LK Yarns in Halifax (worth the side trip to the Hydrostone market in any event), and Have a Yarn in Mahone Bay. Have a Yarn is the best LYS probably.
Lismore Farm also does their own yarn, but I’m not sure about commercial retail stuff.
Bring a camera with lots of space on the digital memory card.
Oh marvelous, thank you so much! I’ve already hit some and will find the others.