Wednesday, March 09, 2011

NEW! Berroco Remix

 size 1, using 1 ball of Berroco Remix (3954 Sprig)


 $11 ~ 100g/200m

We love brand new Berroco Remix!  Before we ordered we knit up a little sun-dress to see what it was like, and the result was utter happiness!  Remix is a soft, washable, multi-fibre yarn that also happens to be green - it's recycled from commercial fabric ends. The tweedy aesthetic gives it a depth of colour and textural dimension not normally found in cottons. That said, it's really an all-season yarn, there is no wool in this yarn, so it's good for those with allergies, and it is totally machine washable, so it is great for babies and kids too. And it knits up to a worsted weight making it great for endless numbers of projects! To learn more interesting things about Remix, click HERE. Finally, when you present your Toronto Live Green card, you get 10% off Remix!



See other projects people have made with Berroco Remix.

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Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Purple Beaudelaire for You?


The colour we have in stock: Concord (Purple)

I was just re-arranging the shelves and noticed that we have enough Berroco Blackstone Tweed ($7.50) & Blackstone Tweed Chunky ($8.65), both on sale, in the colour 2645/6645 Concord, to make one Beaudelaire jacket in any size. (The pattern booklet, #298 Blackstone Tweed & Blackstone Tweed Chunky, is $8.50)

We only have enough of this yarn for one project, so it's first come, first served, and unfortunately we won't put any of the yarn aside until it is paid for. You can come in or call us at 416-653-7849,  it's probably best to skip e-mail on this one. Thanks!

Sizes
Directions are for women’s size X-Small.  Changes for sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses

Finished Measurements
Bust (closed) – 32(36-40-44-48-52)”
Length – 22½(23-23½-24-24½-25)”

Materials
10(11-12-14-15-17) Balls Berroco Blackstone Tweed Chunky
4 Balls Berroco Blackstone Tweed  


Alternately, there is enough Blackstone Tweed Chunky in 6645 Concord to make a Dickens vest in any size up to 48" bust.

Sizes
Directions are for women’s size X-Small.  Changes for sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses.

Finished Measurements
Bust (closed) – 32(36-40-44-48-52)”
Length – 24(24-25-25½-26-26½)”

Materials
11(12-14-16-18-19) Balls Berroco Blackstone Tweed Chunky 


Or, there is enough Blackstone Tweed Chunky in 6645 Concord to make a Cleese Cardigan, but only up to size 42" bust.

Sizes
Directions are for women’s size X-Small.  Changes for sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses.

Finished Measurements
Bust (closed) – 34(38-42-46-50-54)”
Length – 27(27-28-28½-29-29½)”

Materials
14(15-17-19-21-23) Balls Berroco Blackstone Tweed Chunky 


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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

February Newsletter

Our February 2011 Newsletter is out - See it HERE!

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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. 

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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)

Malabrigo Aquarella (super bulky)
Malabrigo Guesa (suber bulky)
Noro Silk Garden (worsted)


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


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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”
Materials 
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
Techniques 
Intro to Mobius Knitting tutorial by Cat Bohrdi on youtube: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVnTda7F2V4
Cost
Free



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