It's September already! The kids go back to school even though we are in this pandemic. It will be the new normal for everyone. I hope to be back in my shop at the end of this month. We sold my Mom's house. It sold in over a week. We couln't have done this without my kids help. I'm currently working on a sweater coat for the Fall with Rowan's Brushed Fleece. Yarn I had in my stash. It will be nice and warm on these Fall cool days. I'm also trying to finish a bridal shawl for my son's bride. He will be getting married next month. I love the Fall. It's my favourite season other then Spring. Lets hope we don't have a snowy Winter this year. I hate driving in the snow. Well, until next month. Enjoy this time with your families and your kids. Happy Knitting!

It's been a while since I wrote this blog. Since the Covid 19 pandemic, my yarn shop has been closed. Alot has happened this passed year. Where do i begin? I guess first of all I'm going through a separation. Who knew after 31 years of marriage. Yup my husband is now my exhusband. Then my sister passed away which will be a year in September. She suffered a massive heart attack. My twin sister and I flew to Calgary for her funeral. The week we came back, my Mom suffered two strokes. She was put in the hospital. This was also last September. My Mom passed away in June. She was 93. Because of the pandemic, we were only allowed ten people at her funeral. So we had a graveside ceremony. It was a beautiful day. Mom was laid to rest in Union Cemetery beside my Dad and my other sister Margaret. So it's been a year. Therefore I haven't opened my shop as my Twin and I are working on emptying my Mom's house to sell. Hopefully next week it will be on the market. We are selling as is, not putting any money into it. I'm sure it will sell fast because of the area and the size of the lot. I'm hoping to be back at the shop as soon as the house sells. I'm looking forward to getting back to normal.The new normal. During this pandemic, I have been knitting and crocheting many things, hopefully to sell in my shop. Granny squares are back! Blankets, purses and shawls. I also have been knitting socks. Oh how I love knitting socks. Until later I will hope to continue to write this blog, to keep everyone updated on my business. Happy Knitting!

Hello everyone. It's been awhile since I last wrote my blog. I have been very busy with my LYS. Check out my blog on my Wool on William site. I have been keeping that blog updated. I'm busy knitting my wedding outfit for my daughter's wedding in May. I'm very pleased with the outcome. It's looking beautiful. Time is going so quickly. It's almost the end of February. Another month gone. Now we can focus on Spring! It's on it's way. People will be picking out their cottons for the season, to knit or crochet a beautiful sweater for the cooler days. Happy Knitting!

Well, It has been awhile since my last post. Oops!! I have been very busy with my yarn shop. Business is booming at this time of year. Everyone is getting ready for Christmas. Knitting and Crocheting gifts. Swedish Weaving is very popular in Oshawa. This is something new to me. It's almost like embroidery, using different yarns. Beautiful work from the samples I've seen in my shop. I'm busy knitting doll clothes for the American Dolls. I will display the outfits in the shop. We are currently expanding. I'm excited to have more room to work with. I will have a library for my books and more room for my yarns, needles and notions. Well , until next time. I will try not to be so tardy. Bye, Leslie

It's June. Summer is almost here. It hasn't been warm, but it's been beautiful. I've been busy knitting yoga socks for clients from my shop Wool on William. Everyone is knitting shawls for weddings, prom and graduations. I have many different shawl weight yarn in variegated colours or solid colours. Many babies are being born this year and next. I have beautiful baby yarns in chunky's, fingering and 3 ply yarns to knit up blankets, sweaters, hats and booties. Why not try knitting Princess Charlotte's bonnet? I have the pattern in the shop and the yarn. So enjoy your month of June and Happy Knitting!!

Well I'm really behind on my blog. It's now May and where did April go? The spring weather is now upon us finally. I'm busy knitting birthday gifts and I may start on my wedding outfit as my daughter will be married in May of 2016. I have one year to complete this. It's shawl season. Everyone is knitting shawls, prayer shawls, lace weight shawls and also worsted weight shawls. Beautiful. We are expanding the Wool on William shop, for storage and office space. We have been open for one year. Where did that time go? Our online shop will be up and running really soon. This is an exciting time for Wool on William. So drop in and see us. Happy Knitting!

It's the end of February. March is almost here. Cold as it might be outside and snowy, our winter will be soon closing in on us. I don't know about you, but I am so looking forward to Spring. Some of my Spring cottons and books are in at my shop, Wool on William. Are you still knitting hats and scarves and cowls for the cold weather? Well so am I. March is supposed to be a cold month. Don't fret. Spring is almost here. Easter is also coming. Knit your easter bunnies and eggs for your Easter basket. I'll be knitting lightweight cardigans for the summer upon us. Happy Knitting.

Merry Christmas!! It's been fun getting ready for the Christmas season in the shop. It goes too fast and I'm very busy with knitting projects for other people for Christmas presents. I'm looking forward to knitting something for myself in the New Year. I'm also busy teaching sock knitting as the funky socks are right in style. The young and old are wearing beautiful colour socks with their suits to work and this makes a statement. People are excited about learning a new art and knitting and crocheting have now become the new go to for a craft. It's never been a dying art as some people tell me, it's just been a quiet art , if you know what I mean. Everyone seems to think the Old Ladies knit, but that's not true. Now a days young and old are in my Stitch-In-Time circle and everyone enjoys their company. So now I'll be getting ready for the New Year upon us and new orders of the Spring Yarns will be on the shelves for the Spring and Summer season. Time is going so quickly and each year seems shorter. Enjoy each day as it comes and be grateful for for what we do have, as I'm so very grateful for my shop Wool on William. Happy New Year and Happy Knitting!!

Well,It's been a long time writing this blog. I have been very busy with my new shop, Wool on William, in downtown Oshawa On. I'm currently working on a new blog starting up on my website for Wool on William. I'll do my best to keep everyone informed on this blog as to what project I'm working on etc. As of now, I have many knitting projects on the go for other people, clients of mine. A cardigan for a lady and two ponchos for twin girls. The cardigan is a Top Down pattern, which I love to do as there is not much sewing involved. I hate sewing!! The ponchos are pink and purple. The honey comb cable pattern throughout the pattern, which I have already made two and now two more. How about knitting or crocheting some red poppies for Remembrance Day. I think I will work on this today as I haven't bought one for this year. So I hope to keep this blog updated along with my new blog. I have been one busy girl, working and loving my passion of knit -ting in my little shop. Happy Knitting

Wool on William is booming with some of the new Fall chunky yarns. So come on in and start your Fall project. Knit or crochet a sweater or new mitts with fingers or without. A beautiful cowl for the cool weather would be nice and a chunky infinity scarf for those cold winter days. Wool on William is 5 William St. West in Oshawa On. Come on in and see me.

It's the last day of June. Where did that month go? I have been busy in my little shop called Wool on William. I'm busy knitting for other people and I'm not able to knit for myself. Too busy!! I really enjoying my days at the shop, meeting so many different people who either knit or crochet or weave and also do needle work whether it is cross-stitch or needlepoint. The shop has been closed on Monday's and also tomorrow being Canada Day. So Happy Canada Day everyone and Happy Knitting.

Well May is soon half over. Where does the time go. The shop is booming. Wool on William's door is open. I'm having great fun. My Stitch-in-time circle is growing. Everyone is welcome to come with their project and enjoy good company. Lots of fun. We have many varieties of yarn and needles and many pattern books. So, drop on by and come in and see us. Today is Mother's Day. I am enjoying my day at the shop. So Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's around this beautiful planet.

Well, I missed my April blog!! April is almost over. My shop in Oshawa On has opened. "Wool on William" and it's doing very well. This is an exciting time for me. I've always wanted my own shop. I'm living my dream!! If you're in Oshawa, stop by and come in and see my shop. I have beautiful spring colours of yarn. Beautiful things to knit for Spring, like cardigans or shawls. Happy Knitting!!

It's March!! Almost Spring. There's so much snow. I don't think it will ever go away. My wool shop is in the process of renovations. My husband is laying the floor. This is an exciting time for us. April 13th the shop will be opening. I am busy doing all my orders and getting everything ready. I'm also knitting up loose ends. I'm trying to finish a cardigan for my son and a hat for another one of my sons. I'm also trying to finish projects I've started in order to sell them in my shop. Wool on William will be in downtown Oshawa On. on William St W. So come on in and join me for my circle of friends Wednesday evenings. Also stop on in to see all the different yarns, patterns and notions. There will be lots to choose from. There will be lines of the less expensive to the more expensive products in my shop. I hope to see you there! Happy Knitting

It's February. My birth month. I'm getting ready to open my new wool shop in Oshawa On. This is a new chapter in my life. I am so excited. I'm busy finishing up sweaters I knit in order to sell them in my shop. I'm also busy knitting baby hats for my daughter's photo shoots for her business. The newest and latest knitting craze is Arm Knitting. It's not for me as I enjoy knitting with needles, but it is very popular. I'm hoping my shop, "Wool on William" will be open in early April. Lots of renovations are happening. It's snowing, very pretty. Enjoy and Happy Knitting!

Happy New Year! I had an amazing Christmas and New Years. Now I am focusing on a new chapter in my life in 2014. I will be opening my own wool shop in Oshawa On Canada. I'm so excited about this. I'm living my dream. So I am very busy as the renovations start in February. I will be carrying many brands of yarn and also hand spun and dyed from Canada. I will be having knitting circles and lessons. I will be also selling my own hand knit items in the shop. There will be books and many pattern leaflets to buy, and lots of notions. So if you are in the area, stop in and say Hi! I look forward to helping everyone who walks in "Wool on William". Happy New Year and Happy Knitting

It's December. The Christmas season!! I love it. I'm busy knitting cardigans and Christmas stockings for clients. Handmade gifts you give are the best. You put love into creating something you've worked on. I seem to never have enough time to knit for everyone this season. I have started a cardigan for my son, but had to put it on hold until my clients sweaters are done first. He doesn't mind, but I had better be sure to get it done before the warm weather. I hope everyone has a joyous holiday season and a healthy one too. Merry Christmas and Happy Knitting.

It's November. Don't forget to turn your clocks back tonight. Fall back. Starting November the 6th, from 7pm.-9pm., I am having a knitting circle. Start up fee is $10.00, then a replenish fee of only $5.00 for fresh coffee or tea and a sweet.So come out for good conversation with friends and good company. Bring your knitting or crocheting. Call me at 905-914-7706, 905-433-8627 or email me at leslieknitting@gmail.com., to sign up. Look forward to an evening to relax and enjoy good company and conversation. I'm almost finished one cardigan, I am knitting for a client. It's a beautiful sweater in a beautiful teal colour. Also knitting a white cardigan for a client in the most softest yarn, against your skin. Soft yarn, that is the trick to great knitting. So sleep in tomorrow as I know I will and Happy Knitting.

It's October. The leaves are starting to change colour. It has been a beautiful Fall, so far. I am still working on cardigans, one for a little girl and one for my son. It will be time to start knitting hats, mitts and snoods for winter. I'm looking forward to shop for new Fall colours of yarn. The softer the better, against babies skin and your skin too. I'm teaching again. So come over and learn the art of knitting. Email me to make an appointment and my pricing. leslieknitting@gmail.com. Once you learn, you'll be hooked. Happy Knitting.

This is September 1. Where did the summer go?? I must admit I love the Fall. I love the cooler evenings. Great sleeping weather. It's cardigan and pullover sweater weather. I'm teaching knitting again if there is anyone interested to learn my favourite past time. Knitting is so relaxing after a tough day at the office or when you're having a stressful day. I'm also thinking of starting a knitting circle. One evening every week to work on projects of your own or new projects I can start you on. Email me if anyone is interested in lessons or my knitting circle. Fun for all!! Happy September and Happy Knitting. leslieknitting@gmail.com