Friday, February 27, 2009
Well, it’s officially Spring! At Unwind at least. (sorry)
I welcomed some really cool new yarn to the store today. A new yarn called HAZE made of corn! It’s a DK blend of corn and cotton and it has a light but earthy feel to it. Here are the soft, slightly heathered colours….it just feels good for you.
And my most popular cotton is back in stock—30 gorgeous colours from Mission Falls, including some amazing new variegated…
With a new books of patterns….
Class Updates
DROP STITCH SCARF $25 : : Saturday March 14th, 10-12pm
Learn two beautiful drop stitch patterns including our own made in Tilli Tomas Disco Lights.
ADULT SWEATER $75 : : March 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7 and 14th
(NEW start date—one week later!)
Learn how to make this gorgeous cardi called the Central Park Hoodie. You will learn the following:
- gauge and fit
- pattern reading and support
- shaping
- finishing/mattress stitch
- picking up stitches/adding trim
- creating a hood
- button holes
- cables
- washing and blocking
Send me an email or call the store (905.954.1153) to book yourself in. ENJOY!
Well, that’s about it for today. Must get back to stocking shelves, no time to chat.
: ) Happy Knitting!
Friday, February 20, 2009
So I have some new goodies to tell you about.
A yarn from Crystal Palace is back—it’s called Kid Merino and it’s a lace weight mohair akin to Rowan’s Kid Silk Haze, but less than half the cost. One ball makes this beautiful scarf….
Here’s the link for the free pattern… http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns/scarves/kidm-mist-lace-scarf.html
And here’s an oldie but a goodie….
Special Knits by Debbie Bliss has a bit of a cult following. I’ve seen this book come into the shop so many times. It’s great to have in your collection. There are so many great patterns for wee ones.
And these new books from itty-bitty are soooooo cute you won’t know what to do first. (Melissa, if you haven’t seen this one yet you’re going to go CRAZY.)
Still waiting for my sugar yarn and my corn yarn to come in….next week, I guess. I’ll send you all invites for dinner.
Oh, by the way, we have a couple of spots available in our TOE UP SOCK CLASS tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon from 2-4 pm. Send me a quick email if you want to get in on the sock action. You will learn socks from the toe up, using the magic loop technique!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
This is just a quick note to say we have a few spaces available in some up coming classes…CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE LIST
Learn how to Knit in the Round on Double Pointed needles and using the Magic Loop Technique : : This skill is a must if you ever want to make socks, mittens or hats. With the cost of the class you get a set of double pointed needles and a ball of yarn and at the end of the class you’ll have (most of) a hat! Sat. Feb 14th, 10-12pm, $40
Lizard Ridge Blanket : : Never fear short rows again! Here’s the technique you’ll be learning in action….need I say more? Sat. Feb 14th, 2-4pm, $30 (one ball of Kureyon included)
Toe Up Bed Socks : : Work from the toe up using a formula you can use to make any sock for any foot with any yarn! Sat. Feb 21 and 28th, $48 (yarn included)
Send me an email if you’d like to join us.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Hi Unwinders,
I have a few new things to tell you about and then I’ll let you know about the help I need from all you willing knitters.
I got some great new sock yarn in this week. This cotton yarn is inspired by a German artist. Lovely and cool for hot summer feet.
And the newest self-patterning yarn from Opal…..
And a slew of new adorable buttons…
And just to freak you all out, I changed the whole store around again, complete with a newly built wall. Come in and play hide and seek with your favourite yarn. : )
KNITTERS WANTED! - I’ve asked you this before and I got lots of offers. Please let me know (again) if you’re interested in knitting for ‘Unwind Dollars’. I have lots of new and exciting things coming in and need to get samples knit up—pronto!
P/T CASUAL HELP - If you think you’d like to be on my list of pt helpers, let me know and we’ll talk. I need to be able to call and have you come in at the spur of the moment when babies are sick, etc.
WEB HELP - I’m looking to expand my website, add an online product/shopping section, etc. Please let me know if you have the appropriate skills.
See you soon!
Previous Issues
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January's Fibre Intake (2009)
December's Fibre Intake
November's Fibre Intake
October's Fibre Intake