Here at Kollage HQ, we recently experienced the dreaded end of Daylight Savings Time – so in addition to the days being shorter, it’s darker earlier now too. As much as we love living in a place where we get to experience every season, the transition into winter can throw off our internal clocks, and…
Canada Day is celebrated each year on July 1, commemorating the anniversary of our country’s independence and the joining together Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick into the Dominion of Canada. While there is no “standard” celebration, we love celebrating our country with outdoor events like picnics, parades, festivals, barbecues, fireworks and concerts. This year…
The weather is finally starting to warm up and we can tell summer is on the way. While we’re loving the opportunities to get out of doors and enjoy the sunshine, we’re also excited to start some summer knitting and crochet projects. Though we love working on sweaters and winter woollens, summer means we favour…
Even though things are still frosty in Canada, we know that spring is on the way and we’re ready for it. Spring is a time of renewal, and we know that summer will follow with sunny days and warm breezes. We’re feeling the urge to craft for the upcoming season so we browsed Ravelry and…
As the most recent issue of Pom Pom Quarterly highlights, quilting-inspired knit and crochet patterns are having a moment in the spotlight. Quilting is a cozy, comforting home craft. It allows makers to put together scraps or leftovers, upcycled items, or small bits (think mini-skeins) to create a larger item to be treasured. If you…
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