Friday, December 03, 2010

New Addi Click Bamboo Needle Set!



Addi Click Bamboo Needle Set - $189.90
The addi Bamboo Click system provides 8 different sizes of addi Bamboo tips (3.5mm, 3.75mm, 4.0mm, 4.5mm, 5.0mm, 5.5mm, 6.0mm, and 8.0mm), three different lengths of our new, extremely pliable blue cord (24”, 32” and 40”), and one connector piece which helps to either store stitches or combine your cords. The Click tips require no tools to change; simply insert the cord deep into the tip, twist and release. The tips will remain secure until you change them, thanks to the Click’s revolutionary locking mechanism!

We also have the original Addi Click sets in stock ($179.95) and are expecting the Addi Click Lace sets any day now!

As always, you can find us at knitomatic.com

New Della-Q Knit & Crochet Organizers!


Hanging Circular Needle Organizer - $48

  • Available in Red, Purple, and Brown silk.
  • Twenty-one numbered pockets, one unnumbered
  • US Numbers: 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, 10.75, 11, 13, 15, 17 (no US equivalents for 2.25 mm and 2.75 mm)
  • Metric Numbers: 1.5, 1.75, 2, 2.25, 2.5, 2.75, 3, 3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
  • Hanging: 32.5" h x 10 w
  • Taffeta Silk and Poly Silk
This popular method for organizing your circular needles is now available in della Q silk. Each slot can hold multiple circular needles of different lengths. The three ties at the top can easily be attached to a hanger, a closet rod or a drapery rod in the dining room if you want to display your needle collection for your dinner guests. If you need to take it to go, simply roll it up and secure with the ties. The bottom section includes a long zip pocket for extra notions.

The Que-i Double15 Pocket Interchangeable Needle Case - $40


  • Available in Purple, Red, and Dark Brown
  • Two rows of 15 numbered pockets for tips
  • US Numbers: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 10.5, 10.75, 11, 13, 15, 17
  • Metric Numbers: 2.75, 3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
  • Six unnumbered pockets for cords
  • Closed: 9.25" h x 17.5" w. Open: 21.5” h x 17.5 ” w
  • Poly Silk
  • Watch VIDEO about this great case!
Do you have two sets of interchangeables that would like to meet? Store both sets in this case. No need to carry two cases when one will do. This is quite a large case primarily meant for home storage. Some knitters who collect interchangeable needles report being able to store a third set in the case.

Lily Crochet Roll - $43.50


  • Available in Purple and Dark Brown
  • Fifteen lettered/numbered pockets, one non-lettered/unnumbered
  • US Letters: A, B, C, D, E F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N (no US equivalent for 3.75)
  • Metric Numbers: 2, 2.5, 3, 3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 8, 9, 10
  • Closed: 7" h. Open: 17” w x 7”h
  • Pocket depth of 4"
  • Taffeta Silk and Poly Silk
  • Watch a VIDEO about this case!
A crochet roll you'll want to own whether you are an avid crocheter or a knitter who has accumulated your grandmother's crochet hooks. The pockets are wide enough to hold the Clover Soft Touch or wider grips.


Double Point Duo - $50.50
  • Available in Dark Brown
  • Two rows of fourteen numbered pockets, two unnumbered
  • US Numbers: 0, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5
  • Metric Numbers: 2, 2.25, 2.5, 2.75, 3, 3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5
  • Closed: 10.25" h. Open: 16” w x 10.25”h.
  • Taffeta Silk and Poly Silk
You LOVE double point needles. You own two in every size from 0 to 10.5 US. Time to organize them in something other than those plastic sleeves or "ahem" your special needle drawer.

  • Available in Purple, Blue, and Dark Brown
  • Six numbered pockets for circulars
  • US Numbers: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
  • Metric Numbers: 2, 2.5, 3, 3.25, 3.5, 3.75
  • Nine unnumbered pockets for double points up to 6", various widths for various sized double points
  • Closed: 8.5" h x 8.5 w. Open: 18.5” h x 8.5 ” w
  • Taffeta Silk and Poly Silk
  • Watch a VIDEO about this case
Sock and lace knitters will likely select this case for their combination of small circulars and double points and/or crochet hooks. One side holds small circulars in dual numbered pockets. Don't worry, you'll be able to store multiple sets of needles in each pocket. The other side stores double points or crochet hooks up to 6" in length. A hidden zip pocket behind the circular pockets can hold notions or a magnifying glass for those tiny stitches.


  • Available in Blue
  • Twelve numbered pockets
  • US Numbers: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, 11, 13, 15
  • Metric Numbers: 3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Closed: 8.5" w x 8.5" h. Open: 8.5” w x 18.5”h.
  • Taffeta Silk and Poly Silk
  • Watch a VIDEO on this case
    • Got circs? Store them in this case and you’ll thank us. (Send thank you letters to Attn: Customer Service Manager). Store multiple sets of circulars in each NUMBERED pocket. We can’t tell you how many sets because it depends upon the needle size and the length of your cords. Just know it is more than one and less than ten in each pocket. Of course, if you were really organized you would have a separate case for each cord length or type of needle (bamboo, metal, plastic). Warning, we only have seven colors available. Includes a small zip pocket behind the sixth pocket for storing notions or extra funds for a latte. 

  • Available in Blue, Dark Brown, and Pink
  • Fifty-seven numbered pockets, three unnumbered
  • US Numbers: 0, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5,10.75, 11, 13, 15, 17
  • Metric Numbers: 2, 2.25, 2.5, 2.75, 3, 3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
  • Closed: 15.5" h. Open: 24.75” w x 15.5”h.
  • Pocket depths of 5.75", 8.75", 11.5"
  • Taffeta Silk and Poly Silk
  • Watch a VIDEO about this case
This holds more straight needles than your grandmother has in her collection. With space for 60 sets of straight needles, you will be the envy of your knitting guild. It is tall enough to hold those extra long so called "14 inch needles" that are really 15 inches. Warning! You may feel the need to shop for any missing sizes to fill the empty pockets. 



Eden Pouches, Large & Small 
Projects A'Hoy! Save your fabulous projects from the zip lock bag by storing them in Eden! Eden is 100% cotton to help prevent snagging. Eden ties effortlessly to your belt loop for knitting on the go. An interior pocket holds small notions. The new large size also has an inside pocket for stitch makers or yarn needle.

Small: 11"w x 12"h,  $11
Large: 15"w x 15.75"h, $13.50


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




Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Instant Gratification Holiday Gifts - Free Quick Legwarmers!

I LOVE my legwarmers!  They are among the best things I have ever made. I wear them under my pants all winter, and they peek out under my pant cuffs like a red crinoline.  They also keep me toasty warm. :-)

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Saturday, November 27, 2010

Instant Gratification Holiday Gifts - Free Quick Fingerless Mitts & Gloves!


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

New Book - Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques


The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques - $36.95
by Margaret Radcliffe

Wawa-wee-wa! This is a serious technical tome and backs up it's title with quality content. It's almost purely technical, and for the most part isn't about patterns (although there are a few). There something for everyone in the book, even the artsy will be happy with the chapters on playing around with stripes and multi-coloured yarns, which is pretty good for helping you visualize how they might knit up in different ways. The bulk of the book is focused on instructing you how to do the fussier techniques like intarsia, stranded knitting, illusion knitting, twined knitting, double knitting, modular knitting, entrelac, tips & tricks to achieve a beautiful finish, and designing. It also provides a series of pattern stitches that are accompanied by instructions that walk you through their accompanying techniques.  The instructions are clear and easy to follow, as are the pictures. In conclusion, this is an excellent reference book to keep on your shelf - you'll use it over and over for years to come. 

P.S.
Radcliffe's other book, The Knitting Answer Book, is also an excellent resource, which is available in store ($18.95). 


As always, you can find us at knitomatic.com

Friday, November 26, 2010

New Book - Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders


I've been anticipating this book's arrival for awhile and I'm so glad it is here!  I love the Once-Skein Wonders series (we have the whole series at the store), and using up sock yarn is such a no-brainer. You may know where I'm coming from, sock yarns can be so stunning and slip into a stash so easily - they're sly little skeins, they are!  This book is completely focused on projects made with sock yarns, all of which use only one skein (yardage depends on the particular brand and yarn).  Projects include scarves, shawls, bags, kids & baby clothes, fingerless gloves & mitts, mitts, gloves, doll clothes, tea cozies, a dog coat, a netbook cover, and homey stuff. 

My favourites ...

Little Hanten (343m required)


Twist & Slouch Hat (320m required)


Moso Netbook Sock (211m required)



As always, you can find us at knitomatic.com



New Envirosax!

Envirosax roll-up bags make great stocking stuffers and   hostess gifts, for knitters and muggles alike!

Envirosax - $9.50 to $10.50
Every knitter needs a bag for those moments of stash enrichment, and Envirosax are the perfect little assistant to keep in your bag for just such occasions (they're only 4" x 1.7" rolled up). They're made of  lightweight polyester, waterproof, and weigh just 1.4oz each.  They also have reinforced seams, so each surprisingly large bag (19.7" x 16.5" unrolled) can hold a weight the equivalent of two supermarket plastic bags (44lbs - not that that is a concern when carrying yarn, but good at the supermarket). 


Minisax - $6.50

Minisax were originally designed as a reusable lunch bag, but we knitters know better, because they are also perfect little project bags!  It is made from Envirosax RPET fabric, which incorporates recycled plastic bottles and other plastic waste into fabric (45% of the fabric is RPET, to be precise).  The minis fold up into their own, built-in case, and when the bag is in use it subs as a little takeaway coffee cup holder.


As always, you can find us at knitomatic.com

Soaked for the Holidays!

We've got a full collections of Soak Wash in stock for the holidays, including mini and full sized bottles of all five regular scents, as well as the special Unleashed scent, and both of their the shallow and deep basins.  

Now, I know it seems like a strange gift to give, but I swear that any person who receives this will fall deeply in love with the stuff. Once you go Soak, you don't go back. The mini bottles make a great stocking stuffer, and a large bottle coupled with a basin makes a great gift that you know they'll actually use!  

Just one caveat - if you are newly married, or want to be, I don't suggest you gift Soak unless it's been requested (you're good if it's on the list). In order to fan the fires of romance, I suggest a knitting needle set (a set of Addi Turbos will put you in good stead for years!), a wool winder and/or a swift (an equally sexy choice), a needle case, or a gift certificate. Of course, we have all of the above and will help you choose.


Soak Wash - Special Fibre Care
120ml/$10.50 or 425ml/$16.50
Soak is a special fibre wash which is perfect for both hand knits as well as lingere, unmentionables, and clothes you love. It is easy to use, and doesn't require rinsing out, and is made in Canada. It is available in 5 fresh fragrances, as well as scentless:
  • Citrus has the delicious smell of “fresh-squeezed clean”.
  • Aquae is a “purely elemental” scent that’s like a breath of fresh sea air.
  • Celebration smells intoxicating though it’s really just ‘good clean fun’.
  • Flora is a lovely spring fragrance that will make you “stop and smell the fibers”  
  • Scentless keeps your hand-washables (and sensitive skin) completely fragrance-free. Just a fresh and ultra-clear way to take care of the fine fibers you care about most.
  • Celebration is an original limited edition fragrance that has transcended traditional fiber care to become a timeless classic.




Soak Wash Unleash 
250ml/$13.50
Unleash is a special collection from Soak, inspired by everything Ravelry. Unleash your creative juices with this sweet and spicy scent you’d follow anywhere. Unleash is the core of this new collaboration between Soak and Ravelry.




Carrie and Phil Basins from Soak
Phil (shallow)/$30.50 or Carrie (deep)/$34.50
Carrie and Phil are wash an storage basins, perfect for Soaking your hand wash.  They are sturdy, high quality vessels which are also great for storage, stash containment, and home pedicures. They are available in a range of bright colours.
  • Non-toxic
  • Beveled edges for easy pouring.
  • Tall/short wash basin
  • Frost and UV resistant
  • Flexible
  • Made in Spain
Gift a Carrie and/or Phil with a bottle of Soak, a few skeins of yarn and some needles, or a pedicure set.  You won't regret purchasing a Carrie or Phil, they are the best little buckets you never thought you'd fall in love with.  Once it's in your home, you'll laugh at yourself for ever thinking that something cheap & made in China is equivalent - take it from me, a skeptic, there's just no comparison. 


Eucalan Delicate Wash
100ml/$4.50 or 500ml/$11.50
If you aren't into fragrances and want something a little more on the natural side, Eucalan will be right up your alley. Like Soak, Eucalan is a no rinse delicate wash, it is also made in Canada, and it works exactly as well for all the same purposes. But Eucalan comes in a series of natural scents, derived from essential oils. It does not contain pthalates, which are normally associated with fragrance.  Eucalan comes in unscented, lavender, grapefruit, and eucalyptus, and the small 100ml bottles make great stocking stuffers! Eucalyptus also has antibacterial properties, which makes it great for washing hand knitted socks (some people gift a bottle when they give socks). Eucalan is also especially helpful for scratchy sweaters, as the lanolin in it will soften the up a bit. 



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