Knit-O-Matic News: 09/01/2013

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

KITS Shibui Mix no. 6 Slouchy Toque

KITS Shibui Slouchy Toque (Mix no. 6)

We've put together some kits for Shibui's sumptuous Slouchy Toque, minimistically named "Mix no. 6." The creatives at Shibui are big on blending, combining, and experimenting with their yarns. This particular hat combines their delicious Baby Alpaca DK with the soft & luminous Silk Cloud, to form a soft fabric with drape, warmth, and a lovely depth of colour + texture.

Kit Includes

1 skein Shibui Baby Alpaca DK
1 skein Shibui Silk Cloud
pattern
clear zipper project bag
currently available in Nude (pink, see below), Ivory + Graphite
$44.97

Kit does not contain knitting needles or other notions required: 3.75mm-16" circular needles, 4.5mm-16" circular + double pointed needles, stitch marker, darning needle.

We made our adult sized sample to the pattern directions and used less than half of the yarn. One kit should furnish 2 medium sized slouchy hats (21-22" head), or one large slouchy hat (23-24") and one child sized hat. You can see our project notes on Ravelry.

Shibui Baby Alpaca DK
100% baby alpaca, 100g/233m, made in Jeru

Shibui Silk Cloud
60% kid mohair + 40% silk, 25g/300m, made in Japan

You can always find us at Knitomatic.com

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Affordable Hat Sized Interchangeable Needle Tips!

It might seem like a small thing, but I'm really excited about the new 4" (to make 16" needles) Knitter's Pride interchangeable needle tips!

Knitter's Pride Dreamz Interchangeable Short Needle Tips

These tips are the special short ones that you need to make hats, which until now were only available from Knitters Pride as a set (see below). Now we've got them as singles that you can buy individually, which is an awesome bonus. You'll need a special small cord for the tips, which we also carry. The tips will also work with your existing Knitter's Pride & Knit Picks cords. (Note: Addi Turbo also makes a premium quality short interchangeable needles, sold as a set or individually).

Tips - Sold Individually

3.75mm .............. $8.97

4 & 4.5mm .......... $9.97

5 & 5.5mm ......... $10.47

6mm ................. $10.97

16"/40cm cord ...... $4.97

Knitter's Pride 16" Interchangeable Wood Needle Set

Special Tips are designed to produce circulars in 16'' (40cm) length. Each tip measures 4'' (10cm) and is to be used with cords provided in the set.

Set of 7 needle pairs & accessories, each sert is a different colour: US 4 (3.5mm) - Aquamarine, US 5 (3.75mm) - Orange Lily, US 6 (4.0mm) - Fuchsia Fan, US 7 (4.5mm) - Grey Onyx, US 8 (5.0mm) - Cherry Blossom, US 9 (5.5mm) - Misty Green, US 10 (6.0mm) - Candy Pink
Kit comes in a fabric case with see through vinyl, and comes with 2 cords (to make 16"), 1 set of size markers, 4 end caps, and 2 cord keys.
$74.97

Knitter's Pride 16" Interchangeable Nickel Needle Set

Special Tips are designed to produce circulars in 16'' (40cm) length. Each tip measures 4'' (10cm) and is to be used with cords provided in the set.

Set of 7 needle pairs & accessories, each sert is a different colour: US 4 (3.5mm), US 5 (3.75mm), US 6 (4.0mm), US 7 (4.5mm), US 8 (5.0mm), US 9 (5.5mm), US 10 (6.0mm).
Kit comes in a fabric case with see through vinyl, and comes with 2 cords (to make 16"), 1 set of size markers, 4 end caps, and 2 cord keys.
$69.97

You can find us at Knitomatic.com!

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Fall Class Schedule - With Pictures!

Fall/Winter 2013/2014 Class Schedule is up!

Our Fall Class Schedule is up and classes are starting to fill up! We've made a few changes to the structure of our classes, our prices no longer include the cost of materials. Our classes are still designed to provide all the materials you need, but you can buy them separately and we'll help you choose materials that are just right for you.

Another bonus, we're offering a 10% discount off all materials (books & consignments excluded) purchased while you are taking our class, which includes the stuff for your class or anything else that tickles your fancy.

See Fall/Winter 2013-2014 classes HERE.

Private Classes

Learn anything you want! Private lessons are by appointment only (please call us ahead of time to make an appointment, 416-653-7849, or email us), Monday to Friday 11:30am to 4:30pm, $13.50/hour per person.

You can always find us at Knitomatic.com!

Monday, September 09, 2013

Yarn Tasting Parties & Yarn Swaps

Free Knitting Pattern from Shibui Knits: Gradient

yarn tasting parties

We are also scheduling two yarn tasting parties in the coming months! We'll be hosting one featuring Shibui Knits on October 27th, from 1 to 4pm, and one for Cascade, Manos, & Estelle Yarns on Sunday November 24th, from 1-4pm. Refreshments will be served (as if a license to experiment with yarn isn't enough?) and a few lucky souls will leave with door prizes!

Attendance is free, but space is limited so please RSVP by clicking on the following forms:

RSVP Shibui Knits Yarn Tasting Party

Sunday October 27, 2013, 1 to 4 pm

RSVP Cascade, Manos, & Estelle Yarn Tasting Party

Sunday November 24, 2013, 1 to 4 pm

If for any reason the forms don't work, please email us or call at 416-653-7849.

yarn swaps

Bring in the yarn and needles you never want to see again and deposit it in one of our baskets, poke around at all the other donations and take home whatever you like. The leftovers are donated to charities, and if you can't make it to a swap but you want to donate please feel free to drop it by any time, sealed up in a plastic bag. Attendance is free and you can drop in any time, no need to RSVP.

Sun Oct 13, 2013, 1pm to 4pm

Sun Jan 12, 2014, 1pm to 4pm

Sun Apr 13, 2014, 1pm to 4pm

You can ways find us at knitomatic.com!

NEW Malabrigo Mecha!

Malabrigo Mecha

Mecha is a new yarn from Malabrigo and it's a WINNER! It's a super-duper soft, single ply, bulky weight yarn - kind of a big sister to the beloved, buttery Malabrigo Merino Worsted. More great news - it's also Superwash! This means you can't accidentally super-felt your gorgeous finished items, nor will the people you love enough to give them to. It's the same price & weight as Malabrigo Chunky, but it has an extra 20 metres.

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