Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Dolce Handknits Trunk Show
This coming Saturday April 2 - 10, we will be hosting a trunk show from Dolce Handknits. Most of the models included in this group will be great choices for that perfect spring or summer sweater. We will have lots of patterns and many yarn options, so stop in to see them for yourself. Visit http://dolcehandknits.com/ for a preview.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Almost Spring Update
We have lots of new yarns and ideas for spring which we will be posting shortly, so stay tuned.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
New Arrivals for Fall
We've received some new yarns for the Fall and Winter seasons.
Reynolds Blizzard, a super bulky yarn made of 65% Alpaca and 35% acrylic. Single ply and super soft. It knits up at 9 stitches to 4 inches on a size US15 (10mm) needle. It come in a 100 gram ball with 66 yards. One ball is enough to make a hat. (Free pattern with yarn purchase.) $10.00 per ball
Nashua Creative Focus Bulky another super bulky yarn made of 75% wool and 25% alpaca. It knits up at 9 stitches to 4 inches as well on a US15 (10mm) needle. It comes in a 100 gram hank with 54 yards. $9.00 each
Rowan Purelife Renew a tweed yarn made of recycled wool (93% with 7% nylon), 14 stitches to 4 inches on a US 10 (6mm) needle. 50 gram balls with 82 yards. $10.00 each
Rowan Purelife British Sheep Breeds Boucle another super bulky yarn that is incredibly soft to the touch with a wonderful texture. It knits up at 8.5 stitches to 4 inches on a US11 (8mm) needle. It comes in a 100 gram ball with 66 yards. $13.00 each.
Manos Maxima a very soft merino, it comes in a 100 gram hank with 218 yards and knits up at 18-20 stitches to 4 inches on a US7 (4.5mm) or US8 (5mm) needle. $11.50 each.
We also got new colors in yarns we already carry; Nashua Creative Focus Chunky, Rowan Alpaca Cotton, Nashua Julia, Rowan Cocoon, Rowan Pure Wool DK, Rowan Kidsilk Haze, Frogtree Sport, Frogtree Merino Melange, Manos Silk Blend and Manos Clasica.
Stop by and check them out!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Tilli Tomas Disco Lights 20% off
We got a few new colors of Disco Lights by Tilli Tomas in the store! It usually sells for $40.00 per skein and is now $32.00 per skein.Disco Lights is a beautiful spun silk yarn with sequins. It knits up at 5 stitches per inch on a size 7 (4.5mm) needle and comes in a 100 gram skein with 225 yards.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Time to try something new?
We hope you've had a relaxing and happy holiday season; somehow managing to finish all of your gift projects in time. If not, maybe you're done with them by now and ready to move on to some "me" knitting and crocheting. Learning a new technique or trying a new yarn is a great way to indulge yourself after the marathon knitting season has past.
Our class schedule this season focuses on just that--learning new techniques and perfecting the basics. Knitting is much more enjoyable when one doesn't have to dread seaming, fret about gauge, or decipher an unfamiliar stitch pattern.
Many of our classes have yet to start and still have space (the Beginning Knitting on Tuesdays 2/9 - 2/23 and Stitch Sampler for Beginners classes are both full). Please drop by or call to check availability.
A few of our winter arrivals are perfect for such technique sampling. Nordique by St. Denis comes in a great range of colors, is 100% wool and is a great choice for color work and textured fabrics that include cables or lace. We also have the premiere issue of St. Denis Magazine, which features 16 patterns for Nordique from designers such as Veronik Avery, Pam Allen and Jared Flood.
From Kelbourne Woolens we also have Terra and Canopy Fingering. Both yarns are interesting blends of fibers and come beautiful pallets. As you try a new technique, consider one of the accessory patterns from Kelbourne Woolens. We have a binder with pattern support for Terra and Canopy to browse, but they aren't for sale--you can download the patterns directly from their web site for free!
As always we have many magazines as they become available, including the new Vogue Knitting, Knit Scene, Knit Simple and Debbie Bliss magazines.
We hope to see you in the store soon. Until then, happy knitting and crocheting!
Our class schedule this season focuses on just that--learning new techniques and perfecting the basics. Knitting is much more enjoyable when one doesn't have to dread seaming, fret about gauge, or decipher an unfamiliar stitch pattern.
Many of our classes have yet to start and still have space (the Beginning Knitting on Tuesdays 2/9 - 2/23 and Stitch Sampler for Beginners classes are both full). Please drop by or call to check availability.
A few of our winter arrivals are perfect for such technique sampling. Nordique by St. Denis comes in a great range of colors, is 100% wool and is a great choice for color work and textured fabrics that include cables or lace. We also have the premiere issue of St. Denis Magazine, which features 16 patterns for Nordique from designers such as Veronik Avery, Pam Allen and Jared Flood.
From Kelbourne Woolens we also have Terra and Canopy Fingering. Both yarns are interesting blends of fibers and come beautiful pallets. As you try a new technique, consider one of the accessory patterns from Kelbourne Woolens. We have a binder with pattern support for Terra and Canopy to browse, but they aren't for sale--you can download the patterns directly from their web site for free!
As always we have many magazines as they become available, including the new Vogue Knitting, Knit Scene, Knit Simple and Debbie Bliss magazines.
We hope to see you in the store soon. Until then, happy knitting and crocheting!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
A poll and free store patterns
Here at the store, "new arrival" season is over and we're hunkering down for the winter. Our shelves are full of new yarns, colorways and plenty of old favorites. When choosing a new project, many people work to balance yarn budgets with the yummiest yarn possible.
With that in mind, we would like to know:
What would you knit with a $25 yarn budget? (vote on our blog)
(poll closes at 11:59 PM on Monday, November 23)
In the coming weeks we will be featuring store patterns that work up for under $25. Each of the hats below is an A Good Yarn original free pattern and is on display at the store.
Peruvia Hat
Yarn: Berroco Peruvia
Skeins: one
Sizes: adult small, medium, large (shown in large)
Cost to make: $8
With a large pallet of colors, this is a great hat for either men or women. This Peruvia hat is worked in a simple rib with a folded up brim.
Alpaca Cotton Toboggan
Yarn: Rowan Alpaca Cotton
Skeins: two
Sizes: small (white and black), large (brown and black)
Cost to make: $25
This lightweight hat has two brim options and is knit at a dense gauge for warmth. The two sizes (done by changing needle sizes) are appropriate for children and adults.
Silk Garden & Cash Iroha Hat
Yarn: Noro Silk Garden, Cash Iroha
Skeins: one of each yarn
Sizes: one
Cost to make: $24
Fans of Noro yarns will enjoy choosing a solid color to complement one skein of Silk Garden for this hat. Make a complete set with our matching Silk Garden scarf pattern that is knit lengthwise.
Blizzard Cap
Yarn: Malabrigo Aquarella
Skeins: one
Sizes: one size
Cost to make: $14
This stockinette cap is quick knit on size US 13 needles--perfect for beginners and those who want to enjoy a skein of hand painted yarn.
The above patterns are available at the store, just ask! Other yarns can be substituted for these patterns as long as their gauge is appropriate.
Our fall classes are almost over and a new schedule will be published in January. As always, the new list will be available on our web site and will be sent to all of our mailing list and/or blog subscribers.
Thanks for reading and happy knitting and crocheting!
Sizes: adult small, medium, large (shown in large)
Cost to make: $8
With a large pallet of colors, this is a great hat for either men or women. This Peruvia hat is worked in a simple rib with a folded up brim.
Alpaca Cotton Toboggan
Yarn: Rowan Alpaca Cotton
Skeins: two
Sizes: small (white and black), large (brown and black)
Cost to make: $25
This lightweight hat has two brim options and is knit at a dense gauge for warmth. The two sizes (done by changing needle sizes) are appropriate for children and adults.
Silk Garden & Cash Iroha Hat
Yarn: Noro Silk Garden, Cash Iroha
Skeins: one of each yarn
Sizes: one
Cost to make: $24
Fans of Noro yarns will enjoy choosing a solid color to complement one skein of Silk Garden for this hat. Make a complete set with our matching Silk Garden scarf pattern that is knit lengthwise.
Blizzard Cap
Yarn: Malabrigo Aquarella
Skeins: one
Sizes: one size
Cost to make: $14
This stockinette cap is quick knit on size US 13 needles--perfect for beginners and those who want to enjoy a skein of hand painted yarn.
The above patterns are available at the store, just ask! Other yarns can be substituted for these patterns as long as their gauge is appropriate.
Our fall classes are almost over and a new schedule will be published in January. As always, the new list will be available on our web site and will be sent to all of our mailing list and/or blog subscribers.
Thanks for reading and happy knitting and crocheting!
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