Spring 2026

 

Happy Spring, Everyone!

I hope you are enjoying the Cherry Blossom trees and other flowering trees that are on display throughout Victoria in April and May.  It is always so enchanting to walk amongst the blossoms.  I managed to drive down Moss Street to witness the blocks and blocks of blossoms from Fort Street to Dallas Road.

 

Tamar Embroidery Kits

Another shipment of Tamar Embroidery Kits has arrived.  There are many designs to choose from.  See more kits on the Tamar Embroidery page here: Tamar Embroidery Kits at Button and Needlework Boutique  These are complete kits, but you will need a hoop.

 

 

Island Knitting by Erika Aberg

Beautiful Knitting Patterns Inspired by Coastal Landscapes.  Island Knitting features 20 patterns inspired by the sea, wind, and spirit of the Shetland, Hebrides, Gotland, and Blido islands.

 

If you are into sock knitting, you must try knitting a design from one of Niina Laitnen's books.

Knitted Socks from Finland features beautiful designs for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.  Choose from ankle socks, simple designs, and more complicated patterns and colourwork.

Knitted Socks includes 20 gorgeous patterns inspired by places around the world.  The patterns range from easy to more challenging, each with a detailed chart to guide you.

 

Elemental Knits, by Courtney Spainhower

Knit a collection you'll love.  In Elemental Knits, choose from 20 patterns designed to coordinate easily with everyday essentials in your wardrobe.  This book is arranged in 4 sections that focus on techniques and designs for all 4 seasons.

 

The Granny Square Flowers Card Deck, by Claire Montgomerie 

This card deck contains 50 gorgeous crochet granny squares to help you create successful design combinations.

 

Wild Woollys

We have more Wild Woollys Sock yarn in stock!  Local, and beautifully hand-dyed for your special knitting projects.

75% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon, 483y (450m). 

2.25 - 3.25mm needle

 

Embroidered Knits, by Diana Loug

This book contains over 25 motifs to personalize and embellish your own knitwear.

 

More blossoms!

 

Arne & Carlos, Socks and More 4-ply.

Made in Romania, 75% Virgin Wool, 25% Polyamide.

42x30sts for 10cm, 420 m, 2-3mm needle.

 

China Town is blossoming.

 

Sadly, the blossoms aren't here for as long as I'd like.  It is snowing blossoms now.

We have had such nice weather lately.  I hope you are getting out in nature and enjoying all that it has to offer.  There is nothing like a walk to reset your nervous system.  

It is gardening time now, so for all you gardeners, enjoy planning and planting!