Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
New Knitting Pure and Simple Patterns!
1010 Girl's Victorian Coat
A fancy little coat with a gathered skirt and a shawl collar. Looks great with dresses! Knitted from the top down in a light worsted or dk weight yarn at a gauge of 20 sts to 4 inches. sizes 18 months to girls 10.
Suitable Yarns: Cascase 220, Cascade 220 Superwash, Dream in Color Classy, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK, Mission Falls 136 Wool.
109 Girl's Ballet Cardigan
A warm top down sweater for little girls, fast to knit with heavy worsted yarn at a gauge of 16 sts to 4 inches, in sizes 18 months to girl's 10.
Suitable Yarns: Cascade 128 Superwash, Cascade Eco+.
112 Children’s Bulky Top Down Pullover
Fast to knit at a gauge of 12 sts to 4 inches, sizes are 2 to 14.
Suitable Yarns: Berroco Comfort, Berroco Vintage Chunky, Dream in Color Groovy.
111 Children’s Henley Top down Pullover
Uses worsted weight yarn at a gauge of 18 sts to 4 inches in sizes 2 to 12, for boys or girls.
Suitable Yarns: Mission Falls 1824 Wool, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran, Dream in Color Classy, Cascade 220 Superwash.
108 Scarf/Hood and Wristwarmer
You could call it a cowl, a snood or a tube scarf. Its quick to knit and snuggly to wear, and with the wrist warmers makes a great gift. Includes a lace edged option. One size fits xx small through xx large.
Suitable Yarns: Malabrigo Worsted, Dream in Color Classy, Berroco Ultra Alapca, Cascade Eco Duo, Noro Silk Garden, Noro Taiyo.
115 Top down Swing Pullover
A flattering flared pullover with a scoop neck and ¾ sleeves. Looks good over a shirt or by itself. Sizes x-small through xx-large. Gauge is 16 sts to 4 inches.
Suitable Yarns: Malabrigo Worsted, Dream in Color Classy, Berroco Ultra Alapca, Cascade Eco Duo, Noro Silk Garden, Noro Taiyo.
114 Cap Sleeve Wrap Cardigan Vest
A simple, comfortable wrap vest, written at a gauge of 14 sts to 4 inches for bulky weight yarn.
Sizes x-small through xx large.
Suitable Yarns: Cascade Eco+, Cascade 128 Superwash, Berroco Comfort, Berroco Vintage Chunky.
9724A New Neckdown Pullover for Women
An updated version of KPS's most popular pattern, this one is more fitted and has smaller finished chest measurements. sizes x-small through xx-large.
Suitable Yarns: Malabrigo Worsted, Dream in Color Classy, Berroco Ultra Alapca, Cascade Eco Duo, Noro Silk Garden, Noro Taiyo, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran, Mission Falls 1824 Wool, Cascade 220, Cascade 220 Superwash.
107 Lots of Slippers
No cold feet for anyone this winter! These easy to knit slippers are knitted from bulky weight yarn, making them a very fast to knit gift, or knit a pile of them for guests to wear. Gauge is 16 sts to 4 inches, a tight gauge for bulky yarn that makes the slippers wear well. Men’s and women’s sizes.
Suitable yarns: Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Bulky, Berroco Comfort, Berroco Vintage Chunky, Berroco Blackstone Tweed Chunky, Dream in Color Groovy, Araucania Coliumo, Malabrigo Chunky.
113 Children’s Mukluk Slippers
Snuggly slippers for kids, fast to knit and long wearing in bulky yarn. Sizes toddler 7 to big kid 5. Suitable yarns: Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Bulky, Berroco Comfort, Berroco Vintage Chunky, Berroco Blackstone Tweed Chunky, Dream in Color Groovy, Araucania Coliumo, Malabrigo Chunky.
As always, you can find us at knitomatic.com!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Sweetheart's Sale
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Take 25% off,
For a happier you!
From February 14 to 29 take 25% off the following yarns!
Cascade Magnum (super-duper bulky)
Ella Rae Lace Merino (sock)
Dream in Color Baby (lace)
Estelle Cadenza (sock)
We also have other great yarns already on sale, 25% off or more!
Colinette Jitterbug
Berroco Blackstone Tweed
Manos Maxima
Misti Alpaca Handpainted Sock
Mission Falls 1824 Wool
Mission Falls 1824 Cotton
Mission Falls 136 Wool
As always, you can find us at knitomatic.com!
Violets are blue,
Take 25% off,
For a happier you!
From February 14 to 29 take 25% off the following yarns!
Cascade Magnum (super-duper bulky)
Berroco Blackstone Tweed Chunky (Bulky)
Malabrigo Aquarella (super bulky)
Malabrigo Guesa (suber bulky)
Misti Alpaca Chunky (Bulky)
Berroco Ultra Alpaca (worsted)
Noro Silk Garden (worsted)
Cascade Eco Duo (aran)
Ella Rae Lace Merino (sock)
Dream in Color Baby (lace)
Estelle Cadenza (sock)
We also have other great yarns already on sale, 25% off or more!
Colinette Jitterbug
Berroco Blackstone Tweed
Manos Maxima
Misti Alpaca Handpainted Sock
Mission Falls 1824 Wool
Mission Falls 1824 Cotton
Mission Falls 136 Wool
As always, you can find us at knitomatic.com!
New Free Pattern: Spring Mobius Cowl
Many of the links posted here are from Ravelry.com, a free website for knitters and crocheters. If you don't have your own account you can use ours: login: knitomatic2, password: knitomatic. But you should get your own account fast, 'cause you're going to LOVE it!
By Haley Wacberg
This is an easy and satisfying project for a simple, spring cowl. It’s really a no-brainer, the yarn’s self-striping colour and soft texture do most of the work. The pattern uses a Mobius Cast On, which is easy to learn.
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!
NOTE: You can not substitute a normal cast on using circular needles to create a mobius – it doesn’t work. By twisting the stitches, you’ll end up with a full twist in your knitting, and you only want a half twist (the mobius).
The yarn used has a very high cotton and silk content, both of which tend to stretch and grow. If you think your cowl is too small, don’t worry, it’ll loosen up.
Size
Length: 25”
Width: 8”
Length: 25”
Width: 8”
Materials
2 skeins Noro Taiyo, 100g/200m, colour 1
5mm/36” circular needles
1 Stitch Marker
2 skeins Noro Taiyo, 100g/200m, colour 1
5mm/36” circular needles
1 Stitch Marker
Gauge
15 sts & 30 rows = 4” in K6 P6 ribs
15 sts & 30 rows = 4” in K6 P6 ribs
Techniques
Intro to Mobius Knitting tutorial by Cat Bohrdi on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVnTda7F2V4
Intro to Mobius Knitting tutorial by Cat Bohrdi on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVnTda7F2V4
Cost
Free
As always, you can find us at knitomatic.com!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
New Pattern: Travelling Ribs Cowl
Many of the links posted here are from Ravelry.com, a free website for knitters and crocheters. If you don't have your own account you can use ours: login: knitomatic2, password: knitomatic. But you should get your own account fast, 'cause you're going to LOVE it!
Pattern by Liane Schwarz for Knit-O-Matic
This cowl is a fast and simple way to get acquantied with cables. It is made with super bulky yarn for maximum satisfaction and minimal effort. It makes a quick & easy gift, or keep it for yourself and bask in your friends' envy.
Size
A. Standard: 11” long and 15” wide (or 30” in c ircumference)
B. Longer: 18” long and 15” wide (or 30” in circumference)
C. Looser: 11” long, but will vary in accordance with the number of sts you choose.
D. Very Loose: unfathomable
Materials
- 1(1, 1, 2) skeins Cascade Magnum or Brown Sheep Burly Spun (120m of super bulky yarn)
- 12mm-24” circular needles
- 1 large cable needle
- 1 stitch marker
Gauge
Approx 1.5 to 2 sts = 1 inch
Cost
$5
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Upcoming Classes
Knit Mitten Workshop with Liane Schwarz
Skill Level: beginner (after hats)
Monday Feb 14 & 21, 6:30-8pm
The next step after making hats is making mitts! Mitts are a lot like hats: fast, easy, satisfying, inexpensive, and they make great gifts! We'll teach you how to knit in the round on double pointed needles, how to decrease and increase stitches, how to pick-up stitches and how to read a pattern. Knowing how to cast on and knit is the only requisite.
Skill Level: intermediate-beginner
Tuesday Feb 15 & 22, 6-8pm
Love the sumptuous texture of cables? Then try this workshop on for size. Here you will have the opportunity to choose a project that suits your skill level--a cowl with giant twist cables (perfect for beginners), or a cowl with traveling cables (for those who prefer more of a challenge). By the time you finish, you will have learned how to use a cable needle or hook, how to make basic cables, traveling cables, and how to read basic cable patterns and charts. Knowing how to knit in the round is an asset, but not necessary.
Skill Level: advanced-beginner
Monday Feb 28 & Mar 7, 6-8pm both nights
Tuesday May 10 & 17, 6-8pm both nights
Socks seem hard, but they don't have to be. In this workshop you will make a beginner friendly toe-up sock. While you make your sock, you'll follow a pattern, use double pointed needles, increase, decrease and learn to pick up and wrap stitches. And when you behold the beauty of you mitered toes and heels, you will appreciate how truly satisfying a hand-made sock can be!
You must know how to knit, purl, cast-on & off for this class.
Skill Level: intermediate
Tuesday Mach 1 & 8, 6:00-8pm
Whether you need baby steps to get you over the sweater hump or you need a present for your favourite munchkin, this is the class for you! Learn how to read a sweater pattern, how to shape a raglan yoke, how to knit in the round, how to make sleeves, how to pick up stitches, and how to make button banding. Two available options: a traditional raglan cardigan for either sex, or an adorable shrug perfect for your budding ballerina. The only requisites are knowing how to cast-on, and how to knit and purl.
Monday Feb 14 & 21, 6:30-8pm
The next step after making hats is making mitts! Mitts are a lot like hats: fast, easy, satisfying, inexpensive, and they make great gifts! We'll teach you how to knit in the round on double pointed needles, how to decrease and increase stitches, how to pick-up stitches and how to read a pattern. Knowing how to cast on and knit is the only requisite.
- Consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks.
- $75 + tax (includes materials)
- receive an $11 discount if you take the hat class
NEW! Cabled Cowl Liane Schwarz
Tuesday Feb 15 & 22, 6-8pm
Love the sumptuous texture of cables? Then try this workshop on for size. Here you will have the opportunity to choose a project that suits your skill level--a cowl with giant twist cables (perfect for beginners), or a cowl with traveling cables (for those who prefer more of a challenge). By the time you finish, you will have learned how to use a cable needle or hook, how to make basic cables, traveling cables, and how to read basic cable patterns and charts. Knowing how to knit in the round is an asset, but not necessary.
- Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $90 + tax (includes materials)
My First Sock Liane Schwarz
Monday Feb 28 & Mar 7, 6-8pm both nights
Tuesday May 10 & 17, 6-8pm both nights
Socks seem hard, but they don't have to be. In this workshop you will make a beginner friendly toe-up sock. While you make your sock, you'll follow a pattern, use double pointed needles, increase, decrease and learn to pick up and wrap stitches. And when you behold the beauty of you mitered toes and heels, you will appreciate how truly satisfying a hand-made sock can be!
You must know how to knit, purl, cast-on & off for this class.
- Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $85 + tax (includes materials)
NEW Easy Baby Bolero Liane Schwarz
Tuesday Mach 1 & 8, 6:00-8pm
Whether you need baby steps to get you over the sweater hump or you need a present for your favourite munchkin, this is the class for you! Learn how to read a sweater pattern, how to shape a raglan yoke, how to knit in the round, how to make sleeves, how to pick up stitches, and how to make button banding. Two available options: a traditional raglan cardigan for either sex, or an adorable shrug perfect for your budding ballerina. The only requisites are knowing how to cast-on, and how to knit and purl.
- Class consists opf 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $100 + tax (includes materials)
NEW Beginner Cardigan Liane Schwarz
Skill level: Beginner (after scarves)
Monday March 14 &21, 6-8pm
This class will leave you asking why you waited so long to make a sweater. Here you will make a sumptuous bulky raglan cardi, knit from the neck down in one piece—so fast and easy! Along the way, you will gain basic skills that will put you on the path towards more complex sweater projects.
Beginner Knitting with Liane SchwarzSkill Level: absolute beginner
Tuesday March 15 & 22, 6:00-8pm
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 a ball band as well as a basic pattern. 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).
Skill Level: Beginner (after scarves)
Monday Mar 28 & Apr 4, 6:30-8pm
The next step after making scarves is making hats! Hats are fast, easy, and very, very satisfying! With a choice of three stylin’ styles, we'll teach you how to knit in the round, how to knit on double pointed needles (the ones that look like little chopsticks), how to decrease stitches and how to read a pattern. Knowing how to cast on and knit is the only requisite.
NEW! Falling Leaves Shawlette with Liane SchwarzSkill Level: intermediate beginner
Tuesday Mar 29 & April 5, 6:00-8pm
While you work on the beautiful leaf-lace pattern of this round shawlette (which can also be worn as a jumbo snugly scarf) you will learn the basic principles of lace (yarn overs, fancy increases and decreases), as well as how to make simple cabled twists. So if you can’t decide between lace or cables, then this is the workshop for you! The only requisites are knowing how to cast on, knit and purl.
Monday March 14 &21, 6-8pm
This class will leave you asking why you waited so long to make a sweater. Here you will make a sumptuous bulky raglan cardi, knit from the neck down in one piece—so fast and easy! Along the way, you will gain basic skills that will put you on the path towards more complex sweater projects.
- Consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- Basic price $150 +tax for Lamb’s Pride and materials; $200.+tax for Malabrigo Chunky and materials
Tuesday March 15 & 22, 6:00-8pm
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 a ball band as well as a basic pattern. 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).
- Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $40 + tax (materials not included $20)
Knitted Hat Workshop with Liane Schwarz
Monday Mar 28 & Apr 4, 6:30-8pm
The next step after making scarves is making hats! Hats are fast, easy, and very, very satisfying! With a choice of three stylin’ styles, we'll teach you how to knit in the round, how to knit on double pointed needles (the ones that look like little chopsticks), how to decrease stitches and how to read a pattern. Knowing how to cast on and knit is the only requisite.
- Consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks.
- $85 + tax (includes materials)
Tuesday Mar 29 & April 5, 6:00-8pm
While you work on the beautiful leaf-lace pattern of this round shawlette (which can also be worn as a jumbo snugly scarf) you will learn the basic principles of lace (yarn overs, fancy increases and decreases), as well as how to make simple cabled twists. So if you can’t decide between lace or cables, then this is the workshop for you! The only requisites are knowing how to cast on, knit and purl.
- Class consists of 2 sessions over 2 weeks
- $100 + tax (includes materials)
Sunday, February 06, 2011
Knitting Event at Bata Shoe Museum
Check out these upcoming knitting events at the Bata Shoe Museum! Lucy Neatby will be lecturing and teaching all about socks! (If you click on the photo below it will get bigger and easy to read)
You can find us at knitomatic.com!
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