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Assorted Magazines 

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• Vogue Knitting (2011 - 2008)
• Debbie Bliss Magazine (2011-2009)
• Interweave Knits (2011-2007)
• Interweave Crochet (Fall 2007)
• Knitscene (2011 - 2006)
• Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts (2010 - 2008)
• Interweave Knits Weekend (2010-2009)
• Interweave Knitting Traditions (2010)
• Verena (Spring, Summer, & Fall 2009)

Assorted Books

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• Textured Stitches
• Inspired to Knit 
• Feminine Knits
• Son of Stitch 'n Bitch
• Knitting New Mittens & Gloves
• Knitting Noro
• Knitting Over The Edge
• Knitting On The Edge
• The Best of Vogue Knitting Magazine

Sport & DK Weight

3.5mm to 4mm needles

• Manos Del Uruguay Serena $4.97 (reg. $14)
• Sublime Organic Cotton DK $3.97 (reg. $8.50)
• Sublime Baby Silk & Bamboo $4.97 (reg. $9.50)
• Misti Pima Cotton $ Silk $10.97 (reg. $18)

Worsted & Aran Weight 

4.5mm to 5mm needles

• Berroco Boboli $9.97 (reg. $16.50)
• Debbie Bliss Angel & Party Angel Kid Mohair $7.97 (reg. $10)
• Berroco Lacey $8.97 (reg $17)
• Cascade Eco Duo $11.97 (reg. $15)
• Noro Retro $5.97 (reg. $10)

  
  

Chunky & Bulky Weight

5.5mm to 7mm needles

• Cascade 128 Superwash Merino $6.97
• Kid Luxe Mohair $4.97 (reg. $8.50)
• Eco Super Alpaca $8.97 (reg. $12)
• Abuelita Chunky Misterious Blend $9.97 (reg. $16)
• Abuelita Thick and Thin $9.97 (reg. $16.50)
• Dream In Color Groovy $10.97 (reg. $22, select colours)
  
  

Super Bulky Weight

8mm to 25mm needles

• Berroco  Link $18.97 (reg. $32)

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

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. 

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.

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.

Misti Pima Cotton & Silk Hand Paints  $9.50

• 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

See examples of this yarn in action using FREE patterns!

• 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

Misti Pima & Silk Handpaints

Misti Pima Cotton & Silk Handpaints  $9.50

• 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

See examples of this yarn in action using FREE patterns!

• 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

NEW Misti Alpaca Handpaint Sock Yarns

16 Venecia


20 Slippery Jake

NEW Misti Alpaca Handpaint Sock Yarns
A couple of great new colours of Misti Alpaca Handpaint Sock Yarn have arrived! If you haven't already acquainted yourself with Misti's Yarn it's happy stuff! It is soft, beautifully hand dyed, affordable at only $20, and made from nice fibres like alpaca, merino wool, silk. The colours are not inclined to pool because Misti takes a great amount of effort in their dyeing, as they say it is 'Dyed to the Stitch." Here are the stats and FREE PATTERN IDEAS follow below:

• Made in Peru
• 50% Alpaca, 30% Merino Wool, 10% Silk, 10% Nylon
  
• 100g/400m
• 1 skein is enough for a pair of socks, mitts, gloves or a hat
  
• 2 skeins are more than enough for a baby sweater

FREE Sockhead Hat Pattern




FREE Old Shale Scarf

• 2 Skeins for a proper, long scarf, 1 skein for a shortie
• 3.75mm to 4mm needles
  

FREE Simple Yet Effective Shawl
Here is the version above which has been adapted from the pattern ( easy since it is knit from the bottom up)

• 3 Skeins of Misti Alpaca Handpaint Sock
  
• 3.75mm needles
• throw in a row of (yo, k2tog)’s every now and then
  

Other Free Pattern Ideas

• Purl Beret
• Storm Cloud Shawlette (good for bird owners)
• Shetland Shorty
• Glove Pattern Generator
  

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Cascade Fixation $4.25

• see HERE and below for pattern suggestions
• 50g/100yards
• knits on 3.5 to 4mm needles
• 98.3 % cotton, 1.7% elastic
• stretchy!
• soft, light, textured, with great body
• perfect for socks, baby socks, stockings, fitted tops & sweaters, lingerie, swim suits, chemo hats, toys!
  

Free Daisy Daisy Baby Hat Pattern (see one knit in Fixation)

Free Blue Steps Baby Booties Pattern (see them knit up in Fixation Here and Here)


Free Bunny Beanie Pattern (see it knit up in Fixation)

Misti Alpaca Lace Handpaints $11.75

• Pattern ideas from Ravelry.com
  
• 100 gram hank/800m, 2 Ply Lace Weight, 7 sts per inch, needle US #2
• 1 skein goes a Loooooooong way!
  

Favourite Project Suggestions

Zephyr Cardigan (see it knit up in Misti)

Feather Weight Cardigan

Pleated Top

Briggs & Little Softspun $3.85

• Soft enough for most people to wear next to their skin.
• Has an earthy quality without being too sheepy.
• Made in New Brunswick Canada, leaves a smaller carbon footprint.
• Excellent for felting!
• 100% wool, 2ply
• 113g/219m
• 20sts=4"/10 cm on 4.5 mm needles (heavy worsted weight)
  

Favourite Pattern Suggestions

Big Snugs

Roo Child's Coat

Sylvie Coat