Off Topic: clothing swap

from the crafty goodness at the Toronto Craft Alert ...

Clothing Swap Plus

Finally, for some fluffy (yet socially/environmentally conscious) fun, on Saturday Feb. 25 you can participate in the Giant Deluxe Co-Ed Clothing Swap #2 , hosted by Park Gallery (1036 Queen St. West - one block west of Ossington). Girls swap at 5pm and the co-ed swap action begins at 9pm.

Here's the deal: Drop off your so-hard-to-part-with unwanted clothes and accessories at Park. Bring them with you when you come by, or call Julia Burton at 647-999-7494 to arrange drop them off earlier.You can attend the swap even if you haven't donated stuff. It's all Free, and all leftover items will be donated to charity.

What's more, "Our very special Park Fashion Designers will go further and celebratethe event by unveiling their swap creations, modeled in our windowsby our unique Park Fashion Models, renowned for their beauty and flair.Our Co-ed Dj's MADAME hair and Steve Marsh will provide the clothesswapping soundtrack."

hempathy

hempathy, originally uploaded by knitomatic.

start thinking about spring & summer knitting ...

New "Hempathy" from designer Elsbeth Lavold is a cotton-hemp blend and has passed our vegan and yarn snob tests! coming soon or pre-order. sample availale for you to feel up in store. :-)

koigu pillow

koigu pillow, originally uploaded by knitomatic.

what you can do with your Koigu KPPPM ... from VK

Olympic Skirt

skirt b, originally uploaded by knitomatic.

looks kinda funny, feels kinda neat. Band B of the Stitch Diva Hairpin lace Skirt. Turns out Hairpin lace is a Breeze!!!

koigu

koigu 2, originally uploaded by knitomatic.

Taken briefly on my buying trip up to Koigu farms last monday. Hand Dyeing still involves machinery, but not to much.

koigu

koigu, originally uploaded by knitomatic.

KPPPM drying at koigu

Knitting Olympics

skirt loom2, originally uploaded by knitomatic.

Here's an update on my progress on the Stitch Diva Skirt. the work actually moves fast, i just haven't had much time to work on it lately. this is band C in progress. I've finished bands A & B!

Knitting Getaway at Horshoe Resort

Horseshoe Resort is hosting a knitting weekend this April with knitting celebs Fiona Ellis & Elizabeth Fallone. Sign up fast, space is limited! Flyers are available in store or go to their website.

News

just a quick update while i've got a few minutes, i'll post the pretty pictures later.


1. In Stock New KOIGU. made the trek through the snow and it's here. Replenished KPPM, KPM & Kersti

2. In Stock Recycled Silk (sari silk)

3. Horseshoe Resorts is hosting a knitting getaway with Fiona Ellis in April, check out the info: Pins & Needles (it is posted in the knitomatic yahoo group, so if you are not already a member you can join toronto's online knitting community for free)

3. New stock is on sale all the time and moving fast!

• OnLine sock Yarn: in purple/blue mix or blue/green mix, $4/50g
  
• Naturally Luxury: DK, 50% mohair & 50% Merino
• Luxury Natal: Aplaca & Silk, 30% off, $7/50g
  

4. Power to the People Market Research @ upcoming Stitch n Bitch wednesdays have your say! try knitting or crocheting samples of new yarns at our stitch n bitch.