Canada Day was full of fun and fireworks and I hope all of our American friends have just as wonderful 4th of July and we did on the 1st.

The shrug has made small progress

I am hoping to have some more to show next week (although it will look the same just longer.)  I am still enjoying the stitch pattern and can’t wait to get it off to the test knitter!

Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends! I hope you all have a great red and white day!

In lieu of any actual content in this post I bring you a blurry KIP picture

I am re designing the belleflower shrug to be a fall type shrug. The yarn is Dream in Color in flamingo pie and I am loving the colour!

Check out the recent updates of:

Painted Skeins

Dream in Color Lace

I am so proud to introduce the newest exclusive pattern  to The Sweet Sheep. This beautiful stole was designed by Debbie of Nutty Creations Designs

This pattern can be found at the shop and is available for email delivery, please just note this in your customer comments and I will send it and refund shipping.

The Stole requires 2 skeins of Sweet Lace which will also be updated in the next few days with new skeins.

Please welcome the beautiful Marjolaine.

Thank you Debbie!

Dispite the quiet around here there has been a bit of knitting. This little beauty that I am so in love with is Anne’s newest fingerless glove pattern. She graciously is letting me test knit it.

The pattern is for 2 gloves and a beautiful matching scarf which uses one of my Sweet Super Skeins in the Tight Twist.

The colourway that I am useing is Joker and Anne is knitting her set in Shamrock.

As you can see my roses are just starting to bloom and I am so excited, they are my favorites in the garden.

What are your favorite flowers from the garden?

I am still here. Blogging has been a bit neglected lately…sorry.

I am working on the fall yarn orders. There will be several new wonderful lines coming in as well as a few yarns you already know about, but I felt it was time that I brought them in to the Sweet Sheep.

Did you know Noro is coming out with a sock yarn in Silk Garden? They sure are, and although I resisted the Kureyon sock I couldn’t resist the silk garden. It is slated to be here sometime next month…I will keep you updated.

I also have another wonderful Canadian dyer coming into the shop which I am so excited for…not spilling the beans yet though.

If there is anything you would like me to consider for the fall just let me know and I will have a look at it. I have made most of my decisions, but suggestions are always welcome!

What are you knitting this summer?

Jody

Designed By Jolene Mosley. This pattern won 1st place at Maryland Sheep and Wool!

Coleen

Also Designed by Jolene, this is a wonderful and easy sock pattern!

Cicero’s Beauty

Designed by Alyson from Yo Yo knits! This is a stunning cabled sock that is sure to please!

Cityscape Shawl

This pattern is already a bit hit! Designed by Jolene Mosley. This pattern requires only 1 skein of fingering weight yarn!!

Check out the Sweet Sheep Exclusive Pattern Category for all 4!

Any of the exclusive patterns can be emailed and shipping refunded if you do not have any shipable products in your order. Please leave a comment on your order and I will refund the shipping.

There has been a huge lack of posting here lately. It is not for lack of things to talk about, but I just have been feeling a bit quite. I am taking some time to recharge after a long time of running off my feet. However there has been knitting!

I finished my spring shawl! Here are a few blocking shots:

And the spine..my favorite part!

I am hoping to have some modeling shots soon. We did do a photo shoot, but I wasn’t happy with the photos, so we will try it again.

Of course I have cast on for a  new shawl

This is Evelyn Clark’s Hyacinth Shawl in my Great Big Skein Cherry Popsicle. I hope to have some of this colourway in the shop soon.

On the spinning front I am getting pretty close to finish the spinning for my shawl…photos hopefully by the end of the week.

I feel so out of the loop…what is everyone else up to?

LoveSticks DK Weight Self Striping

Yarn Pirate Merino Tencel

I have been having a bit of trouble getting on to the shop, not sure if it is only me. If you are also having a problem please let me know at salesATthesweetsheep.com

Enjoy the updates!

Next week we will have Painted skeins Merino and sterling silver sock yarn!

I have been having a blast doing all of these fiber shows lately and this saturday am doing one that is SO CLOSE to my house…I hope any of you that are in the area will come and visit me!

I have some updates going into the shop tonight and Yarn Pirate is one of them! Check it out. I also have a bit of knitting and spinning to show…soon! 

Here is the info

Spinning Wheel Alpacas (SWA) is hosting a Shearing & Fibre Show May 31st from 10am-4pm
Located at 1857 Regional Road 3, Enniskillen, ON L0B.

Directions:

• Fifteen minutes north of the 401.
• From the West, exit the 401 at Courtice Road then follow these directions.
• From the East, exit the 401 at Waverly Road then follow these directions.

Summary:

• Admission is by donation with the proceeds going to charity.
• Nancy & Garth Hutchinson are hosting the event.
• At this outdoor event, there will be charity raffles, fibre demonstrations, weavers, spinners, food, very cute Aplacas, three beautiful white dogs and a duck.
• When you buy SWA yarn or fleece, you will most likely be able to meet the Alpaca it came from.
• There will be sun (doesn’t hurt to put in a request to mother nature).
• There will be lots of very fresh air.

Confirmed Local Vendors:

• Amazing Graze Alpacas is selling yarn, rovings, and Canadian alpaca products.
• Clarington Country Bed and Breakfasts is providing information about their unique country getaway locations.
• Durham East 4H Club is dedicated to building vibrant communities by encouraging youth leadership for boys and girls. 4H is selling yummy baked goods with proceeds going to the club.
• Gallery on the Farm will be exhibiting artwork by Eric Bowman.
• Hickory Dickory Decks (co-host) specialize in outdoor living by providing education and information about maintenance-free decking.
• Kit Knit is selling Cascade Yarns and other fine knitting supplies.
• KMK Catering and Events is grilling great BBQ eats.
• Kniterary is selling a selection of yummy yarns and accessories.
• Rancho Tranquilo is selling Canadian, hand spun alpaca yarn, alpaca duvets, dog beds, teddy bears, boiled wool mittens and scarves.
• RenewedStrength is a not for profit organization that helps physically rehabilitate men and women recovering from cancer treatment. Admission and proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the organization.
• Spinning Wheel Alpacas (SWA) (event host) raises Alpacas and produces fleece. The Fleece Station at SWA sells Canadian made alpaca products as well as hand-crafted items from Peru. Come and watch how the fleece is sheared from alpacas, combed and spun into yarn.
• Sweet Sheep specializes in artisan, hand-dyed yarns.
• Taking the Lead is selling home baked dog and cat treats and offers dog walking, pet sitting holistic Health Care.
• WhiteVale Craft Works is devoted to the art of weaving and spinning and is selling hand made master pieces and weaving products.
• more vendors will be listed soon.

We have so many new yarns coming in over the next month!

New This Week Is:

Sknitches bamboo-Soft and shiny! This is a beautiful Fingering weight yarn that is dyed in amazing and totally unique colours. These are surely worth a try!

Brooklyn Handspun Signature yarns are finally here and Marie has outdone herself again! If you have not tried this yarn it is a very tight twisted fine fingering that is not only great for socks but looks wonderful in lace too!

DIC smooshy is back in stock including the new colours.

Stay tuned next week for:

Brooklyn Handspun Sport, Lovesticks self striping DK weight, and a beautiful order of Yarn Pirate in merino tencel with her NEW colourways!