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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Stitch 'N Bitch Wednesday this Week
Since Thursday is Canada Day and we are closed, we will be moving our regular night-time Stitch 'N Bitch to Wednesday night! 5pm to 8pm+
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Yarn Swap Rescheduled, G20 Plans
Our plans for the G20 summit are business as almost usual! We are far enough North of the mess that we don't expect much disruption. However, we are going to RESCHDULE the Yarn Swap for next weekend: the security presence in the city is getting a little hectic and we don't want anybody getting hurt or detained just for some second hand yarn!
Getting Here
In general, they are advising that if you are driving you should go a little out of your way to avoid traffic disruptions. If you are driving from the South you may want to take Christie St, it is a route that is normally forgotten. Davenport Rd. is usually also good. You can keep up to date on current TTC delays via the TTC Udates Twitter feed.
If you are taking the TTC you may wish to avoid the North-South subway lines as much as possible and plan an above-ground route (The Bathurst St. bus leaves from Bathurst Station, which is located on the East-West line). See a Map.
Hours
Thursday 11am to 8pm (Stitch 'n Bitch 5pm to close)
Friday 11am to 6pm
Saturday 11am to 6pm (Stitch 'n Bitch 1 to 5 pm)
In general, they are advising that if you are driving you should go a little out of your way to avoid traffic disruptions. If you are driving from the South you may want to take Christie St, it is a route that is normally forgotten. Davenport Rd. is usually also good. You can keep up to date on current TTC delays via the TTC Udates Twitter feed.
If you are taking the TTC you may wish to avoid the North-South subway lines as much as possible and plan an above-ground route (The Bathurst St. bus leaves from Bathurst Station, which is located on the East-West line). See a Map.
Monday, June 21, 2010
New Colours in Misti Pima Cotton & Silk
2 new colours in Misti Alpaca Pima Cotton & Silk Hand Paints: Fairy Tale and Fushia Fusion.
4 new colours in Misti Alpaca Pima Cotton & Silk Tonos: Terra Carrot, Bahama Green, Bowling Green, and Night Sea.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Misti Pima Cotton and Silk Tonos
Misti Pima Cotton and Silk Tonos arrived today! They are a semi-solid version of their cousin, the Hand Paints. Just like the hand paints, Tonos are $9.50 each, 100g/300m. See our earlier posting for more all of the details on this yarn.
Here's a free pattern using for a Lacy Hoodie using Tonos from Misti.
Friday, June 11, 2010
More Misti Pima and Silk Hand Paints
Finally! We've received more colours in the Misti Pima and Silk Hand Paints! The Tonos Semi-Solid colours are on their way. This stuff is a deal, only $9.50 for 300m of Hand Painted, Dk weight cotton and silk.
- 83% Peruvian Pima Cotton, 17% Silk
- 100g/300m (holy cow that's a lot of yarn!)
- DK weight
- 5.5 to 6 sts per inch
- 3.5mm to 4mm needles
- Clapotis is STUNNING in this yarn!
- Helena Baby Sweater
- Lacy Baktus Scarfette
- Drop Stitch Scarf
- Feather and Fan Shawl
- Seamless Yoked Baby Sweater
CP 03 Apple Tree & Clapotis Knit in Apple Tree
G20 Yarn Swap?
We've been advised that our next Yarn Swap is scheduled for the weekend of the G20 summit. We are located north of Davenport, on Bathurst, so not in the 'security zone'. They say that the Yonge-University subway line will not be stopping at the south-most stations, so I suspect that that line will be a bit slower. You can take the Bloor-Danforth line to Bathurst station and the bus north to Nina street. There will be some road closures during the G20, but not near our neighborhood, and if you stay north of Bloor St you should be fine.
But what do you think? Would you like us to re-schedule the June swap? We are flexible, so let us know!
P.S.
I just sent off a HUGE bag to the seniors at the Silver Circle, thanks for the donations! This month I'd like to give the leftovers to the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, they are a United Way funded charitable organization and are starting a knitting group - they are learning how to make socks!
But what do you think? Would you like us to re-schedule the June swap? We are flexible, so let us know!
P.S.
I just sent off a HUGE bag to the seniors at the Silver Circle, thanks for the donations! This month I'd like to give the leftovers to the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, they are a United Way funded charitable organization and are starting a knitting group - they are learning how to make socks!
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Simple Spring Shawlette Kit
Simple Spring Shawlette Kit - $33
Our Simple Spring Shawlette is a great little kit bound for the cottage! It is fast, easy, satisfying, and great to have around all year. The kit includes 3 balls of Noro Furin, pattern, and comes in a neat little box. You might want to add an extra ball for a L or XL, and the kit does not include 5.5mm-29" circular needles, and you'll also need a package of stitch markers.
NEW Sublime Organic Cotton DK
Sublime's Organic Cotton DK is a great new addition to our roster of happy yarns! It's soft, pretty, and guilt-free. In addition to being 100% organic, it is also naturally dyed and machine washable - perfect for babies!
- DK weight, works well with 3.5 to 4mm needles or hooks
- 100% organic cotton
- Naturally dyed
- Machine Washable
- 50g/110m
- $8.50/ball
Free Pattern Ideas
- On the Sunny Side Baby Hat (make 1 size larger with 3.75mm needles, 1 to 2 balls)
- Anime Hat (1 ball for baby/kids, 2 for adult)
- Baby Bell Bottoms (2 to 4 balls)
- Provence Baby Cardigan (4 to 5 balls)
- Smockie Baby Dress (4 to 6 balls)
- Little Cable and Cable Kids Cardie (3 to 8 balls)
- Seamless Kimono Sweater Baby & Kids (3 to 6 balls)
Boy'sYoke Sweater (5 to 8 balls)- Let's Go Shopping Market Bag (3 balls)
Instant Gratification Cardie Kits
Instant Gratification Cardie Kits
Our Instant Gratification Cardie Kit is the perfect project to keep your fingers occupied during those wonderfully slow summer hours, and the perfect cardie to wear on chilly summer nights. It is fast, easy, and satisfying!
The kit includes 4 skeins of Auracuania Nature Cotton or Araucania Patagonia (the multi-coloured version of Nature Cotton), the pattern and a zipper bag to keep it all together. You will also need 6.5mm-29" or 7mm-29" circular needles, 4 stitch markers, and a darning needle, which are not included in the kit.
The pattern ranges from bust size 32 to 56, and you may need an extra skein or 2 for sizes 40" and up. The fit is loose and unstructured, the yarn has a lot of drape and lots of give.
Semi-solid coloured Kits: $58.50
Multi-coloured Kits: $66.50
Ravelry Woes Over!
We have access to our Ravelry account back, so you should be ok to log in to our client account and browse Ravelry.com!
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