• Welcome to ehdknits.Here is a glimpse of debonnaire’s distinctive hand-dyed yarns,fine knitting accessories and Erica's original patterns (as well as my random comments!) . All yarns are specially chosen for quality and relative value and are extensively road tested. I also have a large stock of hand-painted needlepoint. with something to interest all. To stitch , I carry a large stock of traditional and specialty threads, including Rainbow Gallery. My mission is simply to inspire you to stitch while providing the best personal service possible. Please feel free to contact me at ehdknitsATgmailDotcom or call (0788-799-4351) to discuss any knitting or needlepoint needs. My patterns are also available through Ravelry and selected knitting yarns at debonnaire.artfire.com (click through buttons on right). Have fun with your project! Erica Downs

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knitting in vermont

Posted on July 23, 2010 by ehdknits

I’m up in Vermont for a few days visiting . There are 4 needlepoint shops and at least 9 knitting shops that I’m aware of (not including Cherry Tree Hill and green Mountain Spinnery, which of course should be included). Vermont@s ambiance sorta reminds me of bits of Dorset and Somerset but plop mountains in [...]

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Long-Tail Cast On (via Happy Stitches)

Posted on July 6, 2010 by ehdknits

This is the cast-on method I most often use, recommend and teach- I thought this was a good description from Lucy Neatby Have you ever really looked at the Long-Tail Cast On? It is such a versatile method, that it is worth a second look. (If you are familiar with the technique skip straight to [...]

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Woolfest 2010

Posted on July 1, 2010 by ehdknits

I love Woolfest, I love the Lake District. My stand looked like this: If Debonnaire was a sheep- it would probably be a wensleydale- sorta messy but interesting: Here are some other favs   : and a lovely customer knit ( wave wrap): many thanks to all involved!

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