Saturday, October 30, 2010

Interweave Crochet Accessories 2010




The new Interweave Crochet Accessories 2010 has arrived and I'm happy to report that it's great! It's full of inspiring projects that will get your hook flying.  There's stuff for men, women, children and for the home.  Check out the contents HERE

I especially like the Shirley lace socks - you don't usually think of crochet when you make socks. The Audrey Lace Cape is also lovely!  Molly's Baby Mukluks are ADORABLE, and available online for free for a limited time).

As always, you can find us at knitomatic.com!

Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2010




The new Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2010 has arrived! This issue is all about inspiration and there are over 60 patterns that will get your motor running! All of the patterns are suitable for gift giving, several you will want to make and keep for yourself. There's something in there for everyone: men, women, babies, and grannies.  The projects vary in ability, but for the most part they lean towards the technical side - but that is Interweave's gestalt. 


You can browse the contents HERE (it's worth checking out, there is a HUGE pile of great projects in the issue!).

We also some back issues of the Holiday Gifts issues:
We also have Interweave Knits Special Weekend Issues:


As always, you can find us at knitomatic.com!



Friday, October 29, 2010

Book & Magazine Sale!



We need more room on the book shelves, so we're having a big BOOK SALE!  All the sale magazines and booklets are $1 each, and the sale books are $10 and under!


Magazines Include ....
  • Vogue Knitting
  • Knit.1
  • Interweave Crochet
  • Crochet Today
  • Rebecca
Booklets From .....
  • Berroco
  • Rowan
  • Manos Del Uruguay
  • Mission Falls
  • Jaeger
  • Lang
  • Lana Grossa
  • Gedifra
  • Katia
  • Dale of Norway 
  • Schoeller Stahl 
Baby & Children's Booklets From ...
  • Schoeller Stahl
  • Dale of Norway
  • Lang
  • Lana Grossa
  • Wendy

Thursday, October 28, 2010

New Book - Gifted by Mags Kandis



I don't recall why this great book is a little late arriving, but it is here - Yay! Gifted joins a growing genre among knitting books - patterns for gift type projects. Like it's progenitors, Gifted is great because they are full of smallish, fast, patterns that aren't overly complicated. It's high on instant gratification and satisfaction, and of course, offers up a series of projects that you'll want to make for yourself or offer as gifts.  I especially like the assortment of projects, which encompass different kinds of gift giving, including holiday gifts, baby gifts, hostess gifts, gifts for knitters, friendship gifts, mothers' day gifts. There's a good number of little felted projects, and most of the patterns are simple and aren't particularly fussy.  The art direction is also nice with simple and homey - I lifestyle covered in little felted embellishments that you'll want to climb into and get cozy. The only thing wanting is the lack of projects for manly gifts. Regardless, you'll get a lot of use out of this book and enjoy it!

Check out the patterns in this book HERE.

To find our store go HERE.





Wednesday, October 27, 2010

New FREE Knitting Pattern - Bulky Mobius Cowl!

We've written up the free knitting pattern for one of our latest store samples, the Bulky Mobius Cowl in Malabrigo Rasta!



Free pattern by Haley Waxberg

The pattern is very simple, fast, and satisfying for time when you just need to produce something FAST. It is knit in the round using a really long circular needle and a nifty little cast on just for mobius knitting. To learn this easy new skill you can watch Cat Bohrdi’s great Intro to Mobius Knitting tutorial on you tube. Cat’s instructions are clear and easy to follow and you’ll be an expert in no time!
Size 
S/M(M/L) 
tighter (looser) 
6.5” high unstretched 
Approx 13(14) inches long at bottom, lying flat
Materials 
1 skeins Malabrigo Rasta, 150g-82m, colour 853 
Abril 
10mm/36” circular needles 
1 Stitch Marker
Gauge 
8 sts & 21 rows = 4”/10cm in K3 rows, P3 rows rib
Techniques 
Intro to Mobius Knitting tutorial by Cat Bohrdi on you tube: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVnTda7F2V4


New FREE Store Pattern - Long Mobius Cowl!

We've got a brand new free knitting pattern for you - our Long Mobius Cowl in Araucania Coliumo!




Pattern by Haley Waxberg


The pattern is very simple, fast, and satisfying for time when you just need to produce something FAST. It is knit in the round using a really long circular needle and a nifty little cast on just for mobius knitting. To learn this easy new skill you can watch Cat Bohrdi’s great Intro to Mobius Knitting tutorial on you tube. Cat’s instructions are clear and easy to follow and you’ll be an expert in no time!
Size 
Lying flat with mobius twist on top, measured across the 
middles, unstretched 
28” long x 5.25” wide
Materials 
2 skeins Araucania Coliumo Multi, 30% silk, 70% wool, 
100g-87m, colour 9 
8mm/36” (40” or 47” are also good) circular needles 
1 Stitch Marker
Gauge 
in knit 3 rows, purl 3 rows rib 
12 sts & 20 r = 4”/10cm
Techniques 
Intro to Mobius Knitting tutorial by Cat Bohrdi on you tube:  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVnTda7F2V4

Monday, October 25, 2010

Kate Jacobs Live!



Cool news! Author Kate Jacobs will be joining our Stitch 'n Bitch us via Skype to talk about her latest book Knit the Season, the third book in the Friday Night Kitting Club series!  


Join us Thursday November 4th at 6pm! Plus, we'll be giving away an autographed copy of the book!! Also, contact us to reserve an autographed copy for purchase: (416) 653-7849 or info (at) knitomatic (dot) com


You can read the first chapter online. The paperback edition will be on sale Nov 2nd. 


Join the event on Facebook, or just pop in to the store!

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