I was admiring my socks (and how they feel in Crocs… oh, the cushiness…) and I was thinking perhaps I had enjoyed them quite enough and they were due for a wash.

This got me thinking ‘what the hell was in that yarn anyway?’ which led sadly to ‘I haven’t a clue’.

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I bought the yarn from a lovely shop in Victoria BC, hand-dyed by the owner themselves. The store was so fun, colourful and full of fibre goodness that I had to share a few pics.

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The owner, winding up the mystery yarn I had just bought. I like how he makes winding yarn look like a cavalier and swashbuckling thing to do.

The socks will be hand washed with my other knitted items to be on the safe side, I can’t bear to lose them now!

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They’re called ‘Knotty by Nature’ and they’re right in downtown Victoria. Definitely look them up if you’re in town, and while you’re at it, ask about my socks ;)

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7 responses to “Knotty by Nature Fibre Arts (or, My Socks Grow Funky)”

  1. Lil Miss Giggles Avatar

    Awesome! I would love that store

  2. littleislander Avatar

    I was so surprised to see this on my reader, since I work there!!! Glad you liked the store, your socks are gorgeous! We’ve moved from downtown to 1704 Lillian rd. Ryan and Steph would be glad to know you enjoyed your visit :)

    1. shireenxnadir3711 Avatar

      Small world! Ryan was super nice :) Thanks for the heads up re: the location – we’ll definitely have to drop in again the next time we’re in town.

      I hope Ryan enjoys what I made with his yarn, they are my first socks and I’m thrilled with them.

  3. littleislander Avatar

    Reblogged this on Islanders and commented:
    I was so surprised to see this on my reader, I had to reblog it. Yay KBN!
    http://knottybynaturefibres.blogspot.ca/

  4. wonderfultwoderful Avatar

    cool. ive always wanted to learn how to crochet. havent yet had the chance to. maybe one day.

  5. wigginswordsandimages Avatar

    Love it! How in the world do you knit a cover for a bicycle?

  6. baamekniits Avatar

    Lovely socks, lovely shop and so glad to see I am not the only person in the world who still wears crocs ;-)

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