Knit-O-Matic Newsletter
August 2009Summer is finally here ... at least for the moment. Actually, I don't mind
the cooler summer, I get to spend more time with wool! August is a
bittersweet time of year, patio season is in full swing but fall is
lurking around the corner. At the store we are working on fall samples
and waiting for fall yarns and books to start coming it. It's still
early, but we've seen a few new items: new colours of Brown Sheep Burly
Spun and Lamb's Pride Bulky have come in and the fall Knitscene too!
Some of our summer products are on clearance, including the Cascade
Fixation, Araucania Patagonia, and Handmaiden Lace Silk. Of course, we
always have some deals for you!
xox
Haley
P.S.
As usual, most links lead to Ravelry.com, so if you don't already have
an account you can use ours (login = knitomatic2, password =
knitomatic).
Easy Colour Combinations
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I know a lot of people have problems choosing colours that go
together, so I've put together some resources for you to help take the
guesswork out of
1. Inspiration is Always Free!
The easiest way to find inspiration is browse the colour
combinations offered on Color Websites. Search and browse and use what you like!
Color Lovers
This website is my favourite new thing! Check out hundreds of
palette/colour combiations and patterns. you can save your favourites
in your account and follow your favourite colourologists (ie. graphic designers). The website
also follows colour trends, houses groups
- Click on the 'Palettes' tab
- Click on the 'Top', 'New' or 'Archive'
Color Hunter
Create and find colour palette made from images. It works like Colouur
palette Generator (see below), but has added features. You can browse
through other people's palettes. Alternatively, You can upload an image
and it will be broken down into a palette.
Color Combos
More colour combinations = more love!
2. Gadgets Are A Knitter's Best Friend
Your next option is to choose a colour scheme using an online gadget.
With most of these sites you put in your main colour and they will come
up with combinations that match.
Color Scheme Designer
This
website is a great resource! It is based on colour theory, but you
don't need to know theory to play around with it and experiment. Click on a colour in the colour wheel to use as your dominant colour.
- Choose the type of colour combination you want by clicking on the tabs above the colour wheel (ex. mono, compement, triad, etc).
- To adjust the intensity of the colour click on the 'Adjust Scheme' tab.
Color Picker
Put in a colour code and this program will come up with a palette of matching colours. Hexadecimal code is used in graphic web design, each colour has a code assigned to it and it is this code that you will use.
Color Scheme Generator
Similar
to Color Picker, this program also lets you lighten or darken your
palette and choose your main colour from a palette on the screen.
Color Palette
This
website allows you to put in a web address and it will break down the
colour palette for you. This is especially useful if you have a picture
or photograph whose colour scheme you really like.
Random Stripe Generator
Got your colours but you want to make some random stripes? You can map it out ahead of time with the Random Stripe Generator.
- Select your colours (or closest approximation)
- Choose the width of the stripes you want to allow (ex. 2 rows to 8 rows)
- Choose the total number of rows. You can choose for the total length of your project or something shorter that you can repeat.
- If you don't like the colour combo refresh the page and it will generate a new one!
3. Colour Theory - Beyond the wheel.
You
don't have to know colour theory to choose colours, but knowledge is
power and should you want to further your education here are some
really great and easy resources. You can start at the beginning and
take a whole tutorial, or cut to the chase and move to some more advanced lessons.
Stuff on Sale!
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Handmiaden Lace Silk 50% off $21
Cascade Fixation 30% off $6
Araucania Patagonia Nature Cotton 25% off
Free Patterns for Cascade Fixation
Great for tanks, tees, dresses, slips & skirts, lingere, bikinis because it has lots of body!
1 Ball makes a ....
2 Balls make a ....
3 to 4 Balls make a ....
5 Balls make a ...
Free Patterns for Araucania Patagonia
A Bulky weight, kettle dyed cotton that knits up fast and looks great!
Store Events
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Yarn Swap
The next YARN SWAP will be on Saturday August 22, from 1 to
5pm. Bring in your old, unwanted yarns and we'll find them a good home! You can see all the
upcoming dates and find out more about yarn swaps on our website.
Stitch 'N Bitch
What is a Stitch 'N
Bitch? A Stitch 'N Bitch is a
social knitting group. We gather and chat while we knit
and/or crochet. Stitch 'n Bitch is free and you can just drop in and join us.
You don't have to bring anything other than yourself and your knitting/crochet (or you can purchase a project here).
Mondays 12pm to 4pm
Thursdays 5pm to 8 pm
Saturdays 1pm to 5pm
Stitch'n Bitch is strictly a social event, teaching is not conducted during
these hours by staff or other attendees. If you only need a quick fix
of 5 minutes or so the help is free of charge. If you need more
in-depth help with your project please call us at (416) 653-7849 or
email us at info (at) knitomatic (dot) com to make an appointment for a
private class/tutorial, only $10/hour.
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August Classes
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If you would like to learn something that is not on our
schedule or has already been offered we can always book a private tutorial: finishing, thrummed mittens, tunisian crochet, hairpin lace, entre-lac, fair isle, lace,
needle felting, design principles, kool-aid dyeing or even your own
project group! Just contact us at 416-653-7849 or info@knitomatic.com.
Beginner Knitting Liane Schwarz
Skill Level: Absolute Beginner!
Monday Aug 24 & 31, 6:30-8pm
You'll learn all the basics: how to knit, purl, put stitches on your needle (cast on),
finish up (cast off), change yarn in the middle of your project, weave in
your ends, and how to read the information that comes on a ball of yarn.
You should be able to make a scarf in this class (but you have to do your
homework, so get ready to spend a few hours of down time working on your
'assignment' in front of the TV). Materials are included.
Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks $60 + tax (includes materials).
NEW Lacey Wristlets Liane Schwarz
Skill Level: Intermediate Beginner
Monday August 10 & 17, 6-8pm
A perfect project for summer into fall! Learn lace basics while you shape these
beautiful gauntlets. This class will add knitting in the round,
manipulating double pointed needles, working increases and decreases, and,
of course, knitting lace to your repertoire. Materials are included.
- Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $70+ tax (includes materials)
Skill Level: Absolute Beginner!
Tuesday August 11 & 18 6:30-8pm
Crochet is fast, easy and becoming very popular. You'll learn all the basics: how to make a chain, the foundation stitches (single crochet, double crochet,
treble crochet, slip stitch), how to crochet in the round and how to read
a basic pattern. After this class, you will have the knowledge to make a
scarf, and, if time permits, a granny square or a crocheted flower.
Materials are included.
Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks $60 + tax (includes materials
NEW Open Crochet Workshop Liane Schwarz
Skill Level: Beyond Beginner
Tuesday August 25, 6-8pm
This workshop is for any one who wants to think outside the box. If you have ever wanted to make a crocheted hat, or crocheted flowers, or a shopping bag, or would like to learn the basics of Tunisian crochet, this is the workshop
for you. Come with a project in mind and we will give you the tech-support
to get you going.
- Class is one session only
- $45 + tax (Not including materials
Private Classes
- Monday to Friday 11:30am to 4:30pm
- By Appointment only
- $10/hour per person + materials and applicable
taxes
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