New Magazines & Patterns for Fall!

   Knit.Wear Fall 2012  $15.99

 I love this argyle throw!  It is knit with super bulky wool on 12mm needles. Try 11 skeins   of Cascade Magnum

I also really like the details in this Ribbed Waist Pullover. It calls for an Aran weight yarn, like Malabrigo Merino Worsted or Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran. You can also go down a needle size and use a worsted yarn like Cascade 220 Superwash or Berroco Vintage

Also adore this Deep Rib Vest -  a great vest for the vest wearer. It's made with  Malabrigo Merino Worsted , so it's guaranteed gorgeousness!

  Knitting Traditions Fall 2012 $15.99

  Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2012  $15.99

   Berroco Norah Gaughan vol. 11  $14.97

  Interweave Crochet Fall 2012  $7.99

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

25% Off Cascade Greenland!

Cascade Greenland ~ Sale $10

I scored a deal and I'm passing the savings on to you ... Brand New Cascade Greenland is a lovely aran weight superwash merino wool from Peru.  It is soft to the touch and will show off cables beautifully. You can use it to knit or crochet just about anything: hats, mittens, scarves, sweaters, baby things, man things, pet things - you name it. The only thing it won't do is felt. People on Ravelry seem to especially like making hats, cowls, and baby garments with it: browse their projects HERE. 

• 100g/125m
• 5.5mm needles, 16 sts = 4"/10cm
• 100% superwash merino wool
• Made in Peru

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

New: Zen Yarn Garden Serenity Silk Single

Zen Yarn Garden Serenity Silk Single  $34.97

Zen Yarn Garden Serenity Silk Single is a hanka-hanka burnin' love! Seriously, it's GORGEOUS. It is a luxe blend or merino, cashmere, and silk, twisted into a lush single ply. It's completely worth the indulgence, and it's made in Canada too! You can use it for socks, shawls, wraps, caps,  sweaters, wristlets, and anything else you can dream of - it'll make anything stunning. 

• 75% Superwash Merino, 15% Cashmere, 10% Silk
• 100g/392m
• 2mm to 3mm needles
• Hand or machine wash, lay flat to dry
• Made in Canada

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

NEW: Dye-Version Bamboo Sock!

Dye-Version Bamboo Sock $24.97

Finally, a sock yarn for vegans and those allergi to wool! Dye-Version Bamboo sock looks great, feels great, and doesn't contain any animal fiber:  93% bamboo, 7% lycra. It's easy to knit and to wear, plus the yarn has a pretty surface shimmer (it's a natural property of the bamboo)

• 370m/115g
• 2.5mm to 3.5mm needles
• 7 to 8 sts = 4"/10cm
• Hand wash cold water
•  93% bamboo, 7% lycra
• Made in Canada

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

New: Berroco Peruvia Quick

Berroco Peruvia Quick $10.97

Peruvia Quick is a great yarn new to Knit-O-Matic. Similar to Cascade Eco+, Peruvia Quick is made in Peru from 100% Peruvia Highland Wool. It's a bulky weight yarn that knits up quickly on 8mm needles (tension is 12 sts & 16 rows = 4"), and is very affordable at $10.97 for a 100g/95m skein. 1 skein is sufficient for a hat or mitts, 2 for a scarf or cowl, 5+ for a sweater, 10+ for a blanket. 

• find it on Ravelry
• see the Shade Card

Aidez is a free pattern from Berroco designed with Peruvia Quick

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

FREE Pattern: Simple Wristlets

Simple Wristlets

These wristlets are fast, simple, and very satisfying. They make quick, easy gifts that stand out. Designed with Malabrigo Gruesa, the yarn’s texture and depth of colour works with the simple design to create extra interest and a unique, handmade aesthetic.  

Read more about it on Ravelry

Download for FREE at knitomatic.com

They also knit up beautifully using Malabrigo Rasta, using 9mm needles. See the details for the ones we whipped up HERE. 

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

New FREE Pattern: Simple Gauntlets

Simple Gauntlets

These gauntlets are fast, simple, and very satisfying. They make quick, easy gifts that stand out.

They use 1 skein of Noro Odori, a soft & comfortable yarn that changes colour all by itself (it feels like Noro Taiyo, but it's thicker). The yarn’s texture and depth of colour works with the simple design to create extra interest and a unique, handmade aesthetic.

Read more about it on Ravelry

Download for FREE at knitomatic.com

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