On Wednesday February 11th, the Luminary Awards Nominees were announced by the Peterborough & Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce. I am so excited to have been nominated in the Trailblazer Category - Celebrating a business owner whose leadership, ingenuity, and boldness have sparked success and inspired others. Here is some of the local media coverage: https://kawarthanow.com/2026/02/11/almost-60-women-nominated-for-second-annual-luminary-awards-for-women-in-business/ https://www.ptbocanada.com/journal/peterborough-and-kawarthas-chamber-of-commerce-announces-2026-luminary-awards-nominees-for-women-in-business https://www.facebook.com/PtboChamber/posts/nominations-are-in-and-the-spotlight-is-on-sixty-incredible-women-are-being-cons/1414183900718203/ In the picture with me is Akshana from The Ten Spot in Peterborough

Hello everyone. Just letting you know that I have just uploaded my NEW Flexiflip Sock pattern that now includes sock sizes from child through to adult large. FlexiFlip Socks are a versatile, top-down sock pattern designed specifically for Addi FlexiFlip needles. Featuring a classic ribbed leg, traditional heel flap and gusset, and a clean toe finish, this pattern is perfect for knitters who want a comfortable, well-fitting sock with minimal needle juggling. FlexiFlip Socks use standard sock construction and are ideal for knitters ready to explore flexible needle techniques while still enjoying a familiar sock shape. He is the link to the digital pattern https://ariverofyarn.ca/collections/digital-patterns/products/flexi-flip-socks-pattern

Back in December I had the pleasure of being invited to be a guest on the Chez Les Fleur Podcast hosted by Janet McLeod of East City Flower Shop in Peterborough, ON. I was just updating my website and thought that I would share the link to the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVD2z8gJ_ik

I’m so excited to finally share something I’ve been working toward for a long time… My very first Skool course is live — Unlock the Secrets of Yarn. You’ll find it in the Classroom at the top of the A River of Yarn Skool page. If you’ve ever stood in front of a wall of yarn wondering which one is actually right for this project? — this course is for you. Unlock the Secrets of Yarn was created to help knitters and crocheters truly understand: - how yarn is made - how different fibres behave - why some projects succeed and others disappoint - and how to confidently choose the right yarn every time - No more guessing, No more “this looked perfect in the skein but failed in the project.” No more endless internet searches with conflicting advice. This is a self-guided, comprehensive course that walks you step by step through yarn in a way that finally makes it all make sense — from fibre content and yarn construction to real-world project choices. Inside the course you’ll find: - 160 detailed presentation slides - Clear explanations you can actually understand - Exercises and hands-on activities - Videos and downloadable resources - Real case studies (yes — yarn gone wrong and done right) - Quizzes and tests with answers provided - Tools you’ll return to again and again Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about yarn — all in one place. I designed this course the same way I taught for 30 years in the classroom, just adapted for a digital format you can work through at your own pace. You don’t just learn what — you learn why. This course isn’t about memorizing facts, it’s about building confidence. By the end, you’ll: - shop for yarn with intention - understand labels instead of avoiding them - match yarn to projects successfully - and feel empowered, not overwhelmed I am incredibly proud of this course, and I can’t wait for you to dive in. 👉 Head to the Classroom in A River of Yarn Skool and start Unlock the Secrets of Yarn today.