we now sell labels as perfect as your creations :-)
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
New Opal Sock yarn
I dig lizards, 'cause reptiles, just like birds are little tiny dinosaurs.
here is an update from Opal Sock yarns regarding their rainforest yarns:
“To all of you who have supported our project, thank you for your donations. Yesterday I transferred all the donations to the organization “Save The Rainforest” in Hamburg, Germany. A total sum of $15,003.97 Euros was collected in a rather short time frame.
We plan to resume our action “Save The Rainforest” in the New Year 2006. We are planning to unveil a new Rain Forest Collection with 8 different animals in the coming year. From all of the donations collected we can all be proud to realize that 22,500 m2 of Rainforest will be saved.
Again, thank you for your donations.
Cordially,
Wolfgang Zwerger
TUTTO GmbH (Opal Sock & Sweater Yarns)”
New Opal Sock yarns
mmm... amazon macaws, very Gabriel Garcia Marquez ... except we won't be eating the birds.
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Friday, December 23, 2005
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Tosca Beret Free Knitting Pattern
ursula's hat 2, originally uploaded by knitomatic.
Model Deborah Archer, professional Farrah Fawcett impersonator & local inhabitant at Knit-O-Matic.
Tosca Beret
Haley Waxberg
- 2 balls Lang Tosca in the same colour (i used colour 62) 50g/92m
- 6mm/16" circular needles
- 7mm/16" circular needles
- 7mm DPN
- 6mm crochet hook
- scrap yarn in complimentary colours (noro kureyon here)
- darning needle
- stitch marker
NOTE:
- hat is knit with 2 strands of yarn held together.
- the coloured effect is created by taking the yarn from different parts of the colourway.
ABBREVIATIONS:
K knit
L Left
M1 make one stitch (lifted, twisted increase: lift yarn between the 2 sts with R needle, place it onto L needle, twist it again with R needle, knit into it)
P purl
R Right
rep repeat
rnd round
sts stitches
st st stocking stitch (in the round this is just knitting)
DIRECTIONS
A. (working with 2 strands of yarn at the same time from different part of the colourway) with 6mm neddles cast on 60 sts and join, do not twist sts. place marker. work in K2 P2 rib for 6 rounds
B. *k3, m1; rep from * to end or rnd. work 8 rnds in st st.
C. *k6, m1; rep from * to end of rnd. work 8 rnds in st st.
D. *k5, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd. work 4 rnds in st st.
E. *k9, k3tog; rep from * to end of rnd. work 4 rnds in st st.
F. *k7, k3tog; rep from * to end of rnd. work 4 rnds in st st.
G. *k5, k3tog; rep from * to end of rnd. work 3 rnds in st st.
H. *k3, k3tog; rep from * to end of rnd. work 2 rnds in st st.
I. *k1, k3tog; rep from * to end of rnd. Break off yarn and thread through remaining stitches.
FINISHING
- weave in loose ends.
Crochet Circles
ABBREVIATIONS
ch chain
dc double crochet
sl st slip stitch
st stitch
tr treble crochet
DIRECTIONS - Large Circle
A. ch 4, sl st to 1st st in chain (makes a loop), ch3
B. *tr into central loop; rep from * until you move all the way around the loop and
make a circle.
C. sl st to top of ch3, fasten off
D. Weave in ends.
DIRECTIONS - Small Circle
A. ch 4, sl st to 1st st in chain (makes a loop), ch2
B. *dc into central loop; rep from * until you move all the way around the loop and
make a circle.
C. sl st to top of ch2, fasten off
D. Weave in ends.
Copyright "Tosca Beret" by Haley Waxberg for Knit-O-Matic, 2005. www.knitomatic.com, info@knitomatic.com
Holiday Hours
Holiday Hours
Friday Dec 23 11am-5pm
Saturday Dec 24 11am-5pm
Sunday Dec 25 Closed
Monday Dec 26 Closed
Sunday Jan 1 Closed
Friday Dec 23 11am-5pm
Saturday Dec 24 11am-5pm
Sunday Dec 25 Closed
Monday Dec 26 Closed
Sunday Jan 1 Closed
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Ribbed shrug
New Kit - Ribbed Shrug in worsted weight wool
$49 - Naturally Merino 50% off
Purple, Green, Navy, grape
$32 - Galway Heather 100% Wool
teal, spice red
$40 - Debbie Bliss Aran Tweed 100% Wool 50% off
Black
$49 - Luxury Natal Baby Alpaca & Silk 30% off
Choclolate brown, Wheat, Rust, Sapphire, Amethyst
$36 to $44 - choose your favorite colour in Cascade 220 or Cascade Quattro
More Brown Sheep
More Brown Sheep!
More of what you want, Lamb's Pride Bulky in all your favorite colours.
And new, BURLY SPUN for VERY FAST last minute knitted gifts! Knit Big , Kit fast, Knit soft.
NEW FLEECE ARTIST
a new crop of FLEECE ARTIST yarns has arrived just in time for the holidays! Slubby, Dreadlocks, Mo and Kid Aran are all here for your knitting & gifting pleasure!
whats for dinner
Crafty Like a Fox - cross stitch kits, now available at knit-o-matic! $18
Made in canada (in Toronto!) CRAFTY LIKE A FOX gets it on!
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
New Sale Stuff
new things on sale ....
Fiddlsticks Country Silk - $42 (reg $50)
Lana Gatto Madeira - $20 (reg $34)
Lana Gatto Amsterdam - $8 (reg $15)
Luxury Natal (alpaca & silk) - $7 (reg $10)
Opal Batik - $14.50 (reg $24)
Araucania Nature Wool - $5.50 (reg. $11)
chuchai
Mat & Nat Chuchai bags are Here! 16" x 17" big, PETA friendly look-alike leather, comes in Fuchisia, purple, bown & green.
Also has a long, detachable strap so you can wear it over your shoulder or around your body.
Friday, December 09, 2005
Books on Sale
The Following Books are on Sale right now through Amazon,
but you can pick them up at the store if you live in Toronto.Vogue Knitting on the Go: Weekend Knits
Family Circle Easy Plus-Size Knits
Irresistible Knits: Sweaters for Men, Women, and Teens
Family Circle Easy Knits for Kids
This Is How I Go When I Go Like This
At Knit's End
A Light in the Attic by Silverstein, Shel
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Silverstein, Shel
Falling Up by Silverstein, Shel
Freebie Updated
just updated knit-o-matic's free pattern pages and here are a handful of my fave new links ....
Blu Jeans for baby
Fab Lace Cardigan
Mary Jane's Pithy Hats (or how to seduce Spidey)
Argyle Gold Club Covers
Sweet Mary Jane Slippers
Chanson crochet capelet from Wrap Style
And if you don't already know about Knit-O-matic's archive of fab patterns, well now you do! You can always find the link at the bottom of our home page: www.knitomatic.com
Blu Jeans for baby
Fab Lace Cardigan
Mary Jane's Pithy Hats (or how to seduce Spidey)
Argyle Gold Club Covers
Sweet Mary Jane Slippers
Chanson crochet capelet from Wrap Style
And if you don't already know about Knit-O-matic's archive of fab patterns, well now you do! You can always find the link at the bottom of our home page: www.knitomatic.com
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
tribeca throw kit
make it or give it, the tribeca throw in Lily Chin Mohair (it's soft & barely sheds a fiber) for $70.
origami wrap
something to keep you occupied over the holidays or something nice for a knitter you know: this wrap kit in soft & warm merino & fur is now 50% off, $44
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Happily Ever After
FABLE Baby Alpaca is settling in with the other children very nicely. It's very happy stuff, super soft, super light, super pretty.
100% pure baby alpaca, 50g/132m, DK/Light worsted weight (22st & 26r on 4.5mm needles, and very reasonable at only $9 a ball.
Spring Colour Forecasts
Yipee! the pantone spring fashion colour forecasts are up! or you can just go to style.com and walk through the fashion shows and choose what you like.
Gify Ideas
if you're looking for a few gift ideas, browse these websites with free patterns to help stimulate the grey cells.
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Holiday Prep Sessions
1 month to go ... not to worry, i'm here to help. Every Sunday afternoon at 3pm from Nov 26 (this week) will be drop in Holiday prep classes. Every week will feature a different fast & easy project. Cost is $10/hour + materials + tax.
THIS WEEK
Cheaters Mittens:
Fast & easy mitts knit flat on straight needles and chunky yarn. Bring 6mm or 6.5mm needles if you already have them, we'll set you up with the pattern, instruction, guidance and a choice of yarns (if you don't have the needles we have those too).
Sunday, November 20, 2005
hat
free pattern for vintage style hat by Lily Chin with purchase of a ball of Lily Chin Signature Collection Chelsea
belts/scarves
free pattern for vintage style scarves/belts by Lily Chin with purchase of a ball of Lily Chin Signature Collection Chelsea
scarves
free pattern for scarves by Lily Chin with purchase of a ball of Lily Chin Signature Collection Tribeca Mohair
Friday, November 11, 2005
swatch
sorry i forgot to post a pic of this ... its the swatch that Lily Chin made in, like, 3 seconds while she was demonstrating her skill with the hook - she's the world's fastest crocheter! her hands are a BLUR when she crochets, it's soooo cool! some people around here are a little green with envy, but it's just downright neato-mosquito, an exceptional talent.
her suggestions for faster hooking: lube up your hook (not if you're using bamboo or birch, Chin usese Aluminum) with a bit of moistureizer. She also credits the development of her skills to a little childhood sibling rivalry.
Winter Preview Peek-a-boo
Preview of Interweave Knits Winter issue ...
http://iwpshopinfo.interweave.com/Knits/2005newsletters/knitswinter2005projects.htm
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Cashmere
People keep asking if we have Cashmere? the answer is a resounding YOU KNOW IT BABY! Only the finest for the finest.
Cashmere is beautiful, it's a pricey gift from the cashmere goat so i like to keep things classic with an emphasis on colours & textures that will never lose their presence. I'm particular about quality too: I dislike synthetic fillers in Cashmere and I prefer that the Yarns are milled in Italy, not asia.
Cashmere is beautiful, it's a pricey gift from the cashmere goat so i like to keep things classic with an emphasis on colours & textures that will never lose their presence. I'm particular about quality too: I dislike synthetic fillers in Cashmere and I prefer that the Yarns are milled in Italy, not asia.
Cashmeres I've Loved 4
- $34/ball, 25g/75m
- Softer than a Baby's Bum: 100% Cashmere
- 26sts & 32 rows on 4mm needles
Cashmeres I've Loved 3
- $20/ball (16 cents a metre)
- DK to Worsted: 20 sts & 26 rows on 4.5 to 5mm needles
- Super soft texture: 22% Cashmere, 78% Merino
- 50g/125m
Cashmeres I've Loved 2
CASHMERE & AUSTRALIAN MERINOS from Filtes King
- $22/ball, 50g/150m (14 cents a metre)
- DK to Worsted: 17 Sts & 24 Rows on 4 to 4.5mm needles
- Soft texture like a peach (less likely to pill or snag than other cashmeres): 30% Cashmere & 70% Merino Wool
Cashmeres I've loved
- A DEAL at $7/ball! (only 8 cents a metre)
- DK weight: 22st & 30 rows on 4mm needles
- Soft, smooth texture: 20% Cashmere & 80% Merino Wool
- 25g/75m
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