tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67811493631417130062024-03-13T19:23:22.554-07:00Gina Brown's Yarn VancouverNews and Updates about the Vancouver Location of Gina Brown's, 3424 West Broadway. Opening in early October 2009. Contact us: ginabrownsyarn@gmail.comKristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-80380535499121374452019-07-21T13:52:00.000-07:002019-08-19T12:33:43.397-07:00Vancouver Store ClosingVANCOUVER STORE CLOSING SALE<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">ONE LAST WEEKEND</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">...we are currently closed as we prepare for a final 3 day sale this weekend. Friday August 23 10.30-6pm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Saturday August 24 10.30-6 pm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Sunday August 25 . 12-5 pm</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"> SAVE 30-50% off everything*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">See you in Calgary on your next visit.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Diana and Kristina</span></h4>
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This Weekend is Superbowl Weekend, and so that means it is time for our annual "First-Weekend-In February-Which-Happens-To-Be-The-Same-Weekend-As-Superbowl-Sale", or, you know "Super Sale" for short.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">**All Regularly Price Yarns will be 20% off</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All Clearance yarns will be priced as marked- 20%-60% off with over 40 yarns on clearance.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 FREE magazine/book with any purchase over 100 while quantities last!</span><br />
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<br />Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-67332544926319022962014-11-24T17:39:00.000-08:002014-11-24T17:39:31.125-08:00One Hour Cowl<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">The One Hour Cowl</span></b><br />
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Need a Holiday gift ASAP? Like the look of those uber bulky knits on the runway? Try this one hour (or less) cowl knit with Grosso by Borgo de Pazzi Firenze.<br />
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Cast on 7 stitches extremely loosely with knit or cable method.<br />
Row 1: Knit every stitch, wrapping yarn twice into each stitch. (7 stitches)<br />
Row 2: Purl every stitch, wrapping yarn twice into each stitch, BUT AT THE SAME TIME allow the extra wrap from the row above to fall off the needle.(7 stitches)<br />
Row 3: Knit every stitch, wrapping yarn twice into each stitch, BUT AT THE SAME TIME allow the extra wrap from the row above to fall off the needle. (7 stitches)<br />
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Carefully remove needle, allowing double wraps to fall. place 7 stitches back on needle<br />
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To cast off and sew cowl shut use 3 needle bind-off method as follows:<br />
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With spare large needle, pick up 7 stitches along cast on edge<br />
With right sides together, hold both the spare needle and the working needle with live stitches on it tip to tip. Hold together in left hand.<br />
Insert right hand needle into 1st stitch on both the front and back left hand needle, knit these 2 stitches together,* repeat this process until there are 2 stitches on right hand needle, pass the back stitch over the front stitch. Repeat from * until all stitches have been cat off. Pass yarn through final loop to secure. Weave the ends into the seam with you fingers, trimming if necessary.<br />
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<br />Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-56956404847422235002013-12-13T15:06:00.000-08:002013-12-14T17:59:31.112-08:00New Free PatternsClick <a href="http://ginabrownsyarn.blogspot.ca/p/lonely-cable-cowl.html">here</a> for the pattern for our new Lonely Cable Cowl<br />
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-13191604434414069292013-03-30T17:20:00.000-07:002013-03-30T17:20:20.603-07:00Holiday HoursWe will be closed Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. We will be open on Tuesday regular hours.<br />
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-16663818122903920732012-12-24T13:05:00.000-08:002012-12-24T14:35:43.972-08:00Holiday HoursHoliday Hours:<br />
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Dec 24th: 10:30-2:00pm<br />
Dec 25th CLOSED<br />
Dec 26th CLOSED<br />
Dec 27th CLOSED<br />
Dec 28th 10:30-6:00pm<br />
Dec 29th 10:30-6:00 pm<br />
Dec 30th 12:00-5:00 pm<br />
Dec 31th CLOSED<br />
Jan 1st CLOSED<br />
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS<br />
<br />Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-86241597100101826942012-12-09T17:24:00.002-08:002012-12-09T17:24:52.566-08:00New Free PatternsThe Holidays are here, and for those of you who want some one-evening wonders to knit up quickly, why not try one of these free patterns:<div>
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Cell Cowl (shown in Malabrigo Rasta)</div>
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Little Seeds (Shown in Diamond Luxury Baby Alpaca Sport)</div>
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Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-47930491608185706602012-06-20T13:56:00.001-07:002012-06-20T14:01:20.744-07:00Annual Clearance Yarn Sale!<span style="font-size: x-large;">It is that time of year again! We have over 40 different yarns on clearance for 20-60% of regular retail price. Here is a list of some of the goodies available this year:</span><br />
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Colinette Art<br />
Colinette Ioana<br />
Colinette Zanziba<br />
Colinette Jitterbug<br />
Katia Tul<br />
Noro Shirakaba<br />
Noro Chirimen<br />
Noro Aya<br />
Noro Silk Garden Sock<br />
Noro Kureyon Sock<br />
Noro Kirameki<br />
Noro Sekku<br />
Noro Cash Iroha<br />
Noro Yuzen<br />
Noro Retro<br />
Noro Nobori<br />
Peartree Top Roving<br />
Peartree 4ply<br />
Peartree 8ply<br />
Peartree 10ply<br />
Louisa Harding Willow Tweed<br />
Louisa Harding Milais<br />
Louisa Harding Kimono Ribbon<br />
Louisa Harding Kimono Angora<br />
Diamond Luxury Footloose Sock<br />
Diamond Luxury Inca Gold<br />
Diamond Luxury Tapiz<br />
Diamond Luxury Baby Alpaca Sport Disc Colours<br />
Diamond Eros<br />
Novangora<br />
Sublime Chunky Merino Tweed<br />
Sublime Organic Merino<br />
Arucania Pehuen<br />
Arucania Rehue<br />
Arucania Pomaire<br />
Sublime Bamboo & Pearls<br />
Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed Chunky<br />
Debbie Bliss Glen<br />
Malabrigo Twist<br />
Mirasol Quina<br />
Mirasol Tupa<br />
Queensland Kathmandu Aran<br />
Lang Milli Colori Big<br />
Lang Seta Tweed<br />
Lang Estrella<br />
Dolce Ribbon<br />
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Shop early for best selection. No exchanges or returns on sale yarns.<br />
<br />Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-84275176853631293542012-03-04T18:23:00.006-08:002012-03-04T18:36:28.618-08:00New Free Pattern! Eliza<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-95A9_nWjxJw/T1Qk2_rEEyI/AAAAAAAAAMs/s9AAYBgzO8Q/s1600/Video%2B18%2B0%2B00%2B35-08.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-95A9_nWjxJw/T1Qk2_rEEyI/AAAAAAAAAMs/s9AAYBgzO8Q/s320/Video%2B18%2B0%2B00%2B35-08.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716234354263593762" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6md9A4y1aqg/T1QkqhQb8DI/AAAAAAAAAMg/9i4VjITxV7E/s1600/album.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 269px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6md9A4y1aqg/T1QkqhQb8DI/AAAAAAAAAMg/9i4VjITxV7E/s320/album.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716234139940417586" /></a><br />Here is our new pattern for a tiny top down cardi/vest, named after its very wiggly sweater model, Eliza. It was made up in super soft super bulky. Malabrigo Rasta or Twinkle Soft Chunky work best. This makes a great baby/toddler gift you can whip up at the last minute. Enjoy! <a href="http://ginabrownsyarn.blogspot.com/p/eliza.html">click here for pattern</a><div><br /></div>Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-43927584558222338392012-01-25T14:20:00.000-08:002012-01-27T18:23:36.146-08:00WINTER SPRING CLASSES 2012<span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-size: 29px; ">Winter/Spring 2012 KNITTING CLASSES </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); ">REGISTER TODAY!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-size: 21px; ">KNITTING FOR BEGINNER 101</span><br />(limit 8 students)<br />Learn to knit with a small projects (cowl). Learn basic stitches and pattern reading ). For those who have never knit before.<br /><br /><br />1 classes<br /><br /><div>Sunday February 19th: 12:30- 4:30pm</div><div>or </div><div>Sunday March 4th 12:30-4:30</div><div>or </div><div>Sunday April 8th 12:30-4:30</div><div><br /></div><div>Fee 40$</div><div>(materials not included, estimated cost from 25$)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204); "><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-size: 21px; ">KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS 102</span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204); "><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-size: 21px; "><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; ">Go beyond the basics. For those who have rudimentary knitting skills and want to go beyond scarfs. The project will be a hat and will cover: Increasing, Decreasing, Knitting in the round, Pattern Reading and Cables. </div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; "><br /></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; ">Sunday February 26th 12:30-4:00</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; ">or</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; ">Sunday March 4th 9:00-12:30</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; ">or </div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; ">Sunday April 8th 12:30-4:00 pm</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; "><br /></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; ">Cost 40$</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; ">Material costs from 20$</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; "><br /></div></span></span></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204); "><span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-size: 21px; ">PICK YOUR PROJECT (Intermediate Knitting)</span><br /></span></span><br />(limit 8 students)<br /><br />Choose your next knitting project in any technique. For those with basic skills, who want to learn more. (Possible projects include colour work, socks, lace, finishing, help with difficult patterns, help with adjusting patterns to fit, ect...)<br />Class Fee $30 (register for 2 or more sessions, 25$ each)<br /><br /></div><div>1 classes<br /><div>Sunday February 19th: 9:00am- 12 noon</div><div>or </div><div>Sunday March 4th 9:00am-12 noon</div><div>or </div><div>Sunday April 8th 9:00 am- 12 noon</div><div><br /></div><span><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-size: 21px; ">FINISHING</span><br />Learn the tips and tricks that will allow you to finish and sew together your garments like a pro. Seaming, pinning, blocking, buttons and edges will all be covered. Students are encouraged to bring finished projects that they would like help putting together to the class.<br />Class Fee 30$<br /><br />Sunday March 25th</div><div>9:00am- 12 noon<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-size: 21px; ">SOCKS 101</span><br />Learn to knit basic socks on 4 needles with our easy chunky slipper sock pattern.<br />Class Fee: $40<br />Estimated Materials Fee: from $30 (16$ yarn+ 14$ needles)<br /><br />Sunday February 12th</div><div>or</div><div>Sunday March 11th</div><div><br /><br />12:30- 4:30pm<br />1 class<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-size: 21px; ">MAGIC LOOP SOCKS</span><br />Say goodbye to sets of 4. Learn to make socks using one long circular needle using this special technique. Class includes custom patterns for 3 weights of yarn.<br /><br />Class fee: 40$<br />Estimated Materials Fee: from $30 (10$ yarn, 20$ addi needles)<br /><br />March 18th</div><div><br />12:30- 4:30pm 1 class<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204); font-size: 21px; "><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); ">MAGICAL MITTENS</span><br /></span>Learn to make mittens on magic loop without a set of four (or with a set of four if you prefer). Class will also cover how to knit in the round and how to make a thumb without getting holes at the base. If you prefer, you can make cabled finger gloves in the same class.<br /><br />Class fee: 30$<br />Estimated Materials Fee: From $30 (10$ yarn, 20$ addi needles)<br /><br />Sunday March 18th</div><div>9:00 am- 12 noon</div><div><br /></div><div>1 class</div><div><br /></div><div style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span">SEAMLESS TOP DOWN BABY SWEATER</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div>Learn to knit garment in one piece without seams! Top down sweaters are great for those who hate seaming, and for children's sweaters, since they are easy to lengthen when your child or baby grows. Sweater is in super-bulky rasta, and can be finished by the end of the class!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Class fee: 30$<br />Estimated Materials Fee: average $40 (28$ yarn, 12$needles)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div>Sunday</div><div>Feb 26th</div><div>or</div><div>Sunday March 11th</div><div><br />9:00 am- 12 noon</div><div style="font-size: 13.3333px; "><br /></div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 21px; ">LACE & Beads</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Lace is not as hard as it looks. Learn to read charted lace patterns, knit with beads, and install lifelines in this fun weekend workshop.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Class fee: 39$</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Estimated Materials Fee: from $30</span></div><div><span><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"></span><span><span class="Apple-style-span"><div>Sunday<br />March 25th<br /><br />12:30-4:30pm</div><div style="font-size: 13.3333px; "><br /></div></span><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); ">TO CHARGE BY PHONE 604-734-4840</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 14px; ">- Classes are limited in size so register early<br />- Registration is confirmed when paid in full<br />- No cash refunds unless the class is canceled<br />- Store credits or transfers must be made 7 days prior to starting date<br />- Fees cover instruction only unless otherwise stated<br />- Please arrive on time in consideration of teachers and classmates<br />- ALL SUPPLIES USED IN OUR CLASSES MUST BE PURCHASED AT GINA BROWN’S YARN (needles are an exception, although addi needles must be used for magic loop classes)<br />- Your purchases allow us to subsidize the cost of our classes, so that we can offer quality instruction, in small groups, at an affordable price.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px; "><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px; ">-</span><span>PRIVATE LESSON RATES: 45$ per 1.5 hours for single person lessons, 60$(30$ per person) for two-person lessons. Minimum lesson size is 1.5 hours. Please call 604 734 4840 to book a time. Time slots are flexible based on instructor availability. Please book 7 +days in advance.</span></div>Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-88623977974540538962012-01-24T18:17:00.000-08:002012-01-28T20:02:04.128-08:00Ropes Cowl<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1YPoNVPKd0/TyR4vqHFI3I/AAAAAAAAAK4/_PjYMxi5gt4/s1600/0127021837.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1YPoNVPKd0/TyR4vqHFI3I/AAAAAAAAAK4/_PjYMxi5gt4/s400/0127021837.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702815788311061362" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 22px;">Ropes Cowl:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>Materials:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>12mm dpns (set of 4 or 5)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>1 Hank Malabrigo Rasta</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>five small stitch holders, or large safety pins</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>three 1-1.5 " buttons</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>darning needle</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>k=knit</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>k2tog= knit 2 together</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>m1= make 1 by lifting the bar between two stitches onto the left hand needle, then knit this bar through the back.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>i-cord= using 2 dpns: with 4 sts on needle, knit side facing and yarn attached at left side of work, insert right needle into 1st stitch on left hand needle (note: this is the opposite side to where the yarn is attached). **Knit 4 stitches, pulling yarn very tight for first stitch. DO NOT TURN WORK AROUND. Slide stitches so that the knit side is facing and the yarn is attached to stitch on the far left side of the left hand needle. Repeat this process from** , tugging on the cord as it grows every few inches. Youtube is also a great visual aid if you need help making the i-cords(<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcGj6tpqeJA">click here</a> for video by Judy).</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>Pattern:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>With 12 mm cast on 15 sts.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>Knit 4 rows</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>Begin i-cords:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>***k3, m1. place remaining stitches on holder.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>using these four stitches , work in i-cord for 22"</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>place i-cord stitches on holder (safety pins work well), break yarn.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>Place next 3 stitches from original holder onto needle.Re-attach yarn to these 3 stitches and repeat the process from ***, making each cord 3.5" longer than the previous one.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>Once you have five cords, place all the stitches from these 5 cords onto one needle, insuring cords aren't twisted.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>K3, k2together, k2, k2together, k2, k2together, k2, k2together, k3.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>All cords should now be joined by the k2togethers of last row.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>Knit in garter stitch until yarn is almost used up.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>Cast off.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>Sew 3 buttons to band.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 22px; "><span>Weave in all ends. (Stuffing them down the icord centres is a good way to hide them :).)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></div>Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-31387625763073172232012-01-22T12:52:00.000-08:002012-02-05T21:07:44.758-08:00WINTER SALE 2012 Feb 3rd & 4th 20-60% Off!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span>We will be having our Annual Winter Sale FEBRUARY 3rd and 4th.<br /><span>All <b>Regularly Priced </b>yarn will be </span></span><span>20% off!</span><div><span><span> All <b>Clearance Yarns </b>will be </span><span>25-60% off !</span><span>(prices will be as marked)<br />All <b>Books</b> will be 20% off (excludes magazines and leaflets)</span></span><div><span>The Sale Starts Friday @ 9:30 am- 6pm, and Saturday from 10:30 am -6pm.</span></div><div><br /></div><div>*no exchanges or price adjustments during the sale. Any holds picked up during the sale will be at regular price. All sale purchases are final sales.<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fPKaK7zeBCk/TyHNBn6bqaI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/yXz4cUNA5Hc/s320/special-sale.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702064031005387170" /></div></div>Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-76239454108688684932011-06-17T12:07:00.001-07:002011-06-17T12:10:40.977-07:00Arleigh's Cool Cowl<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B8wzPHrpWZw/TfumOsqZfTI/AAAAAAAAAKA/cTVLMOVt_K4/s1600/0527011151.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B8wzPHrpWZw/TfumOsqZfTI/AAAAAAAAAKA/cTVLMOVt_K4/s400/0527011151.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619267731512196402" /></a>
<br />Want a quick and easy project for summer? Arleigh came up with this great skinny cowl. Perfect for a beach project:
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<br />Materials:
<br />40" 6 mm circular needle
<br />1 ball Lang Sol Degrade
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<br />Cast On 240 Stitches.
<br />Join Round
<br />Knit 1 round
<br />Pattern:
<br />Round 1: (k2tog, yo), repeat () to end of round
<br />Repeat round 1 until approximately17 rounds of pattern have been worked.
<br />Knit 1 round
<br />Cast off loosely, (use a larger needle if necessary)
<br /><meta charset="utf-8">Weave in ends.
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<br /><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3wwbU8eqyTs/TfumXxgIVNI/AAAAAAAAAKI/kqMl0DGlrsY/s320/0617011152.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619267887430128850" /></div>Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-60827445616402686842011-06-11T16:31:00.000-07:002011-06-11T17:24:21.934-07:00Sale/Specials for Spring/Summer 2011!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TCVVQMNw9PI/AAAAAAAAAF8/rzK7vb6tDOU/s1600/0624001539a.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TCVVQMNw9PI/AAAAAAAAAF8/rzK7vb6tDOU/s320/0624001539a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486885457666045170" border="0" /></a><br />The following yarns are now on SALE/CLEARANCE SPECIAL: <ul><li>Malabrigo Silky Merino</li><li>Malabrigo Gruesa</li><li>Ecco Cashmere (100% Cashmere)</li><li>Ecco Silk</li><li>Ecco Silk Boucle</li><li>Ecco Baby Camel<br /></li><li>Debbie Bliss Pure Silk<br /></li><li>Debbie Bliss Fez<br /></li><li>Debbie Bliss Luxury Tweed Chunky<br /></li><li>Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk Aran<br /></li><li>Debbie Bliss Como<br /></li><li>Diamond Luxury Baby Alpaca Sport Tweeds<br /></li><li>Wooly Bully<br /></li><li>Arucania Ranco Multi Hand-dyed sock<br /></li><li>Fleece Artist Saldahna 2</li><li>Colinette Jitterbug<br /></li><li>Fleece Artists Lanica Organic Merino<br /></li><li>Footloose Hand-dyed sock<br /></li><li>Louisa Harding Impressions<br /></li><li>Louisa Harding Cinnabar<br /></li><li>Louisa Harding Kashmir Baby<br /></li><li>Noro Kureyon Sock<br /></li><li>Angorissima 100% Angora<br /></li><li>Noro Silk Garden Sock<br /></li><li>Highland Tweed<br /></li><li>Noro Cash Iroha<br /></li><li>Filatura di Crosa Pixel<br /></li><li>Fleece Artist Overburgh<br /></li><li>Step Sock Yarn 4ply<br /></li><li>Lang Jawoll Magic Sock<br /></li><li>Noro Maiko<br /></li><li>Mirasol Hacho 100% Merino Hand dyed<br /></li><li>Online Starlight Lurex<br /></li><li>Llama Silk<br /></li><li>Mirasol Q'ina</li><li>Drops Nepal</li><li>Noro Yuzen</li><li>Louisa Harding Grace Hand Dyed (Disc Colours)</li><li>Noro Iro</li><li>Katia Iceberg</li><li>Colinette Art</li><li>Punta Hand Paint Merino Lace</li><li>Mission Falls 1824 Wool</li><li>Mission Falls 1824 Cotton</li><li>Sublime Organic Merino DK</li><li>Sublime Organic Cotton DK</li><li>Ester Bitran Handyed Yarns</li><li>Arucania Liwen</li><li>Arucania Limari</li><li>Arucania Rehue</li><li>Arucania Pehuen</li><li>Arucania Pomaire Multi</li></ul><p>and many more…..</p> <p>All of these yarns are <span style="font-size:180%;">20-60% off regular retail price</span></p><p>(Above: <a href="http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer07/PATTwisp.html">Knitty 2007 Wisp</a> scarf made with 1 Ball of Kureyon Sock, On sale for 14.47)<br /></p>Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-11512832975939259512011-02-01T10:38:00.000-08:002011-02-01T14:07:02.610-08:00SALE! Friday February 4th and 5th.<div class="body forum_post_body"> <p>We are having our first ever sale Friday February 4th and Saturday February 5th. Save 15-60% off all yarns in our store.<br />We will be open Friday an hour earlier than usual at 9:30, and Saturday regular hours (10:30-6). Shop early for best selection. Free gift with purchase for first 20 customers.<br />Hope to see you then :).<span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">15-60% OFF ALL Yarns</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TUhTs4jI3qI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/1pThq8jQ434/s1600/sale-sign.jpg"><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TUiBUjeN4nI/AAAAAAAAAJg/7ESrlv-3Txw/s1600/SheepyBusiness.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 379px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TUiBUjeN4nI/AAAAAAAAAJg/7ESrlv-3Txw/s320/SheepyBusiness.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568843129362965106" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>Kristina</p> <p><span style="font-size:85%;">Sorry no returns, exchanges, holds or price adjustments during the sale.<br />All discounted sales are final.<br /></span><br /></p> </div>Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-60245636271770381702010-12-23T21:48:00.000-08:002010-12-25T11:49:54.657-08:00Cedric's Slouchy Cashmere CapThis year, I kept it eas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TRWHhZEaNhI/AAAAAAAAAI4/qkTYfTz3l0k/s1600/1223001931.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TRWHhZEaNhI/AAAAAAAAAI4/qkTYfTz3l0k/s320/1223001931.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554494723166189074" border="0" /></a>y for Christmas presents. And since sometimes a simple knit is best for really beautiful yarns, I decide to create this very plain hat for my friend<br />Cedric. It has a little bit of slouch, which means it will fit anyone, even the large-headed of us out there. This cashmere ca is easy, but very effective. The only difficult bit might be parting with it when it's finished :)<br /><br />Materials:<br />2 balls Schulana 100% Cashmere Trend (58 meters/25grams per ball)<br />1 40cm/16" circular needle 6 mm/US 10<br />1 set double pointed needles 6 mm/US 10(you may not need the set of 4, use only if it becomes impossible to continue knitting at top for decreases)<br /><br />Gauge: 15 sts= 10 cm/4" when lightly stretched open<br />Abbreviations: k= knit; p= purl; sts= stitches; p2tog= purl 2 together; ssk= slip next two stitches from left to right needle one at a time, insert left tip into front of these two stiches, knit these two stitches together.<br /><br />To fit 21-24" adult head<br /><br /><br /><br />Pattern<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TRWLy27ZgAI/AAAAAAAAAJA/j2W_2f5azSc/s1600/1223001928a.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 275px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TRWLy27ZgAI/AAAAAAAAAJA/j2W_2f5azSc/s320/1223001928a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554499421285744642" border="0" /></a><br />Cast on 72 sts<br />Join round and place marker<br />Round 1: (k3,p3)*, repeat ( )* to end of round<br />Repeat round 1 until hat measures 8 3/4"/23cm<br />Decrease Rounds:<br />Round 1: (k3, p2tog, p1)*, repeat ()* to end of round<br />Round 2: (k3,p2)*, repeat ( )* to end of round<br />Round 3: (k3, p2tog)*, repeat ( )* to end of round<br />Round 4: (k3, p1)*, repeat ( )* to end of round<br />Round 5: (k2, ssk)*, repeat ( )* to end of round<br />Round 6: knit<br />Round 7: (k1, ssk), repeat ( )* to end of round<br />Round 8: knit<br /><br />Break yarn, pull through all remaining stitches tightly, fasten, and weave in all ends.<br /><br />Note: This hat is knit fairly loosely. For a tighter knit, Cast on 78 sts with 5.5 mm/US9 needles. Work on 5.5 mm/US 9 throughout. Work hat until 8.5"/22cm before decreases.Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-33813360410597406252010-11-23T23:04:00.000-08:002010-11-24T08:36:40.433-08:00Triple Loop Button Cowl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TOy_jSXYjGI/AAAAAAAAAIk/bF0veYopnOs/s1600/1123002151.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TOy_jSXYjGI/AAAAAAAAAIk/bF0veYopnOs/s320/1123002151.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543015854332480610" border="0" /></a><br />Want instant gratification? Looking for a quick and easy holiday gift you can knit in less than 2 hours? Try this Triple Loop Button Cowl: (It can also be nice long scarf too, just add a fringe and omit the button)<br /><br /><br />Materials:<br /><br />2 Balls Berroco Sundae (Shown in 8715)(Yarn A)<br />1 Ball Katia Iceberg (Shown in 5557) (Yarn B)<br /><br />15mm Circular Needle, at least 80 cm/32" long<br />1 Large Button (Button pictured 2.5"x 1.5")<br /><br />With Yarn A, Cast on 146 stitches.<br />Knit 3 rows<br />Attach Yarn B To opposite end of work to where Yarn A currently hangs, Knit 1 row with Yarn B.<br />Pick Up Yarn A, and Purl 2 rows with Yarn A.<br />Pick up Yarn B and Purl 1 row<br />Going back to the end where Yarn A is currently attached, pick up Yarn A and Purl 2 rows.<br />Going Back to where Yarn B is currently attached, pick up yarn B and Knit 1 row.<br />Pick Up Yarn A and Purl 3 rows<br />Cast off very loosely in Yarn A.<br /><br />Button Tabs:<br /><br />Off one short ends of the cowl, pick up and knit 8 stitches<br />Knit 5 rows<br />Cast off.<br /><br />Off other short end of cowl, pick up and knit 8 stitches<br />Knit 2 rows<br />Button Hole Row: knit 3, k2tog, yo, knit 3<br />Knit 2 rows.<br />Cast off.<br /><br />Sew button to centre of first tab.<br /><br />Weave in all ends.<br />Button.<br />Cowl should be long enough to Loop at least 3 times around neck.<br /><br />Abbreviations:<br />k2tog: knit 2 together<br />yo: yarn overKristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-37767574619297979782010-10-02T17:50:00.000-07:002010-10-04T12:03:02.818-07:00New Free Pattern! Cable Cowl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TKgHE-PO27I/AAAAAAAAAHU/YaxyGA8WJ_w/s1600/1002001756.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TKgHE-PO27I/AAAAAAAAAHU/YaxyGA8WJ_w/s320/1002001756.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523672724977671090" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TKgG81v77SI/AAAAAAAAAHM/Mdp8FYMP0O8/s1600/1002001757a.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 199px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TKgG81v77SI/AAAAAAAAAHM/Mdp8FYMP0O8/s320/1002001757a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523672585259969826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"> Cable Cowl</span><br /><br /><br />Materials:<br />Long Version: (shown in white)<br />200 grams (approx. 200 meters) of Baby Alpaca Sport<br /><br />Short Version:(shown in blue)<br />100 grams (approx. 160 meters) of Alta-Moda Cashmere<br /><br />Needles: 1 pair 8mm needles or needle required to obtain Tensions<br /><br />Buttons: 4 Buttons, 0.5-0.75 " in diameter<br /><br />Tension: 12 stitches = 4 inches in stocking stitch<br /><br />Abbreviations:<br /><br />K= Knit<br />P= Purl<br />TBL: insert needle through the back of the loop (stitch)<br /><br />C20Back= Slip next 10 stitches onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next 10 stitches from left hand needle, knit 10 stitches from cable needle.<br /><br />C20Front: Slip next 10 stitches onto cable needle and hold at front of work, knit next 10 stitches from left hand needle, knit 10 stitches from cable needle.<br /><br /><br /><br />Cowl:<br /><br />With 8 mm needles, cast on 34 stitches<br /><br />Row 1: Slip 1 TBL, Knit to end of row<br />Row 2: Slip 1 TBL, Purl to end of row<br /><br />Repeat rows 1&2 4 times more (10 rows have been worked), these rows set the Stocking stitch pattern with slipped-stitch edge for all non- cable rows.<br /><br />*Next Row:<br />Slip 1 TBL, K 1, C20Back, K 12<br /><br />Work 9 rows in stocking stitch with slipped-stitch edge<br /><br />Next Row:<br />Slip 1 TBL, K 11, C20Front, K 2<br /><br />Work 9 rows in stocking stitch with slipped-stitch edge<br /><br />Repeat these 20 rows from * until desired length. The short cowl is meant to loop around the neck only once and should measure 25-30". The long cowl is meant to hang long or be looped around twice and should measure at least 56".<br /><br />Cast off.<br /><br />Sew 4 buttons evenly spaced to cast on edge. Button to cast off edge.<br /><br />(Alternatively, the cowl can be sew shut.)<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TKgHXsSmrBI/AAAAAAAAAHk/oPXko8i1rOw/s1600/Photo+on+2010-10-02+at+17.35+%233.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 169px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TKgHXsSmrBI/AAAAAAAAAHk/oPXko8i1rOw/s200/Photo+on+2010-10-02+at+17.35+%233.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523673046577490962" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TKgI5k47Z1I/AAAAAAAAAHs/xL10vl-nVg4/s1600/0925001243a.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 191px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TKgI5k47Z1I/AAAAAAAAAHs/xL10vl-nVg4/s200/0925001243a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523674728217929554" border="0" /></a>Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-54388158101318649522010-07-08T14:11:00.000-07:002010-07-08T14:13:51.947-07:00Fun Quick Summer Projects<p><span style="font-size:180%;">The Diamond Scarf</span><br /></p><p>Yarn: Punta Cotton- 1ball= 235 yards (worsted weight)</p><p>Needles: One pair 5.5 mm</p><p>Finished Length: 60"</p><p class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TDYv2ob9JbI/AAAAAAAAAGM/FLCmnXiwbDM/s1600/cottonscarf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TDYv2ob9JbI/AAAAAAAAAGM/FLCmnXiwbDM/s400/cottonscarf.jpg" border="0" height="400" width="258" /></a></p><p>Abbreviations:</p><p><b>k</b>= knit; <b>p</b>=purl; <b>ssk</b>= slip, slip, insert left needle into front of 2 slipped stitches, knit together; <b>k2tog</b>= knit 2 together; <b>yo</b>= yarn over; <b>S2KP</b>= slip two stitches knitwise, knit 1, pass both stitches over this knit stitch.</p><p>Cast on 31 stitches with 5.5 mm needles</p><p>Knit 6 rows</p><p>Lace pattern:</p><p>Row1: K4, *yo,ssk ,k1, k2tog ,yo,k1; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3.</p><p>Row 2: K3, purl to last 3 stitches, k3.</p><p>Row3: K4, *k1, yo, S2KP, yo, k2; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3.</p><p>Row 4: K3, purl to last 3 stitches, k3.</p><p>Row 5: K4, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3</p><p>Row 6: K3, purl to last 3 stitches, k3.</p><p>Row 7: K3, k2tog, *yo, k3, yo, S2KP; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3.</p><p>Row 8: K3, purl to last 3 stitches, k3.</p><p>Continue in Lace Pattern until scarf measures desired length, or until you have enough yarn left to work final border:</p><p>Knit 6 rows.</p><p>Cast off loosely.</p><p class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TDYz15PS35I/AAAAAAAAAGU/XLgcujAnvk8/s1600/cottonscarfclose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TDYz15PS35I/AAAAAAAAAGU/XLgcujAnvk8/s200/cottonscarfclose.jpg" border="0" height="200" width="151" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>Note: For a longer scarf, use two balls and double the length, working for 90+ inches before the border. For a wider scarf, you can add to the number of cast on stitches in multiples of 6. For example, you could cast on 37 (31=6), 43 (31+12), or 49 (31+18) stitches; however, a wider scarf will also require more yarn. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size:xx-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:180%;">The Skinny Scarf:</span></p><p>Materials:</p><p>Noro Sekku: 1 ball = 420 yards (lace weight)</p><p>Needles: 4mm</p><p>Finished length: 80-90 inches</p><p><br /></p><p class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TDY8aw8QOYI/AAAAAAAAAGc/PApSFfY5y-c/s1600/sekkuscarf2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TDY8aw8QOYI/AAAAAAAAAGc/PApSFfY5y-c/s400/sekkuscarf2.jpg" border="0" height="400" width="225" /></a></p><p>With 4 mm needles, cast on 51 stitches</p><p>Knit 6 rows</p><p>Pattern:</p><p>Row 1: Slip 1, k1, *yo,k2tog; repeat from * to last stitch, k1.</p><p>Row 2: Slip 1, purl to end of row.</p><p>Repeat rows 1&2 until desired length.</p><p>Knit 6 rows</p><p>Cast off loosely.</p><p><br /></p><p>Note: This scarf is meant to be soft, and roll in on it's edges; however, if you would like a flat lying scarf, replace row 2 with the following: Slip 1, knit to end of row.</p><p class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TDY9mJePLaI/AAAAAAAAAGk/qyUMogeS30A/s1600/sekku3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/TDY9mJePLaI/AAAAAAAAAGk/qyUMogeS30A/s320/sekku3.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-73977471606863988122010-04-27T18:41:00.000-07:002010-04-27T18:54:11.030-07:00Spring SpecialsFor a limited time, we have Mirasol hand-dyed merino yarn "Hacho" on special for<br />$ 5.47.(Reg. 8.99!). It is very soft and has a nice springiness to it. We also still have some Footloose Merino-nylon hand-dyed sock yarn on for the same price.<br />Here are a few examples of the colours we have in stock:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/S9eS7Jju37I/AAAAAAAAAFM/wPxD9tkFWVc/s1600/0427001822.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/S9eS7Jju37I/AAAAAAAAAFM/wPxD9tkFWVc/s200/0427001822.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464998217713115058" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/S9eTIiBVPUI/AAAAAAAAAFU/GnZRzwbuN28/s1600/0427001822c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/S9eTIiBVPUI/AAAAAAAAAFU/GnZRzwbuN28/s200/0427001822c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464998447618014530" border="0" /></a>Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-78025515633173154622010-01-13T13:04:00.000-08:002010-01-13T13:20:45.200-08:00Hours Change<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/S044zhk_-dI/AAAAAAAAAE8/v2z2mdSa8SA/s1600-h/PA260011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/S044zhk_-dI/AAAAAAAAAE8/v2z2mdSa8SA/s200/PA260011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426337058866067922" border="0" /></a><br />New Store Hours:<br /><br />Monday- Saturday 10:30-6<br />PLUS 6:30-8:30 Thursdays for Knit Night/Late Shopping<br />Sunday: 12-5Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-83530344106741733512009-12-11T10:13:00.000-08:002009-12-11T10:22:12.372-08:00New Shawl Pins By Rae*Just in time for the Holidays, we have a bunch of handcrafted shawl pins by local jewelry designer Rae*. They are so gorgeous, and each one is unique and comes gift-boxed. They are the perfect accompaniment to button-less cardies, cowl scarves, and of course, shawls. They also really add the final touch to a project done in hand-dyed yarn. Here are a few pictures:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/SyKNuvKwY9I/AAAAAAAAAEs/khfWGl7zQB4/s1600-h/1211091001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 148px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/SyKNuvKwY9I/AAAAAAAAAEs/khfWGl7zQB4/s200/1211091001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414045536127837138" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/SyKNi8aOOOI/AAAAAAAAAEk/ws3BhEfhBEg/s1600-h/1211090958.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 166px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/SyKNi8aOOOI/AAAAAAAAAEk/ws3BhEfhBEg/s200/1211090958.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414045333523937506" border="0" /></a>Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-54512651460701831542009-10-29T17:21:00.000-07:002009-10-29T17:29:55.266-07:00Men's Books<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/Suoy8DgjwlI/AAAAAAAAAEU/xT20MpQiURg/s1600-h/ng_men_cover_sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 155px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/Suoy8DgjwlI/AAAAAAAAAEU/xT20MpQiURg/s200/ng_men_cover_sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398183110672368210" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/SuoyqmJT76I/AAAAAAAAAEM/UXg0wIFCx5c/s1600-h/jane-ellison-queensland-collection-knitting-pattern-book-prod.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 160px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/SuoyqmJT76I/AAAAAAAAAEM/UXg0wIFCx5c/s320/jane-ellison-queensland-collection-knitting-pattern-book-prod.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398182810732457890" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/SuoyiShSbJI/AAAAAAAAAEE/0BDPB05v3N8/s1600-h/415.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/SuoyiShSbJI/AAAAAAAAAEE/0BDPB05v3N8/s200/415.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398182668025359506" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />When it rains it pours.... For the first time in years, most of the top yarn companies have finally come out with really nice books of patterns for men. We currently have two fabulous ones from Jane Ellison, The Queensland Collection and Noro Men (just came in yesterday), as well as a beautiful men's book from Berroco by Norah Gaughan. Come take a look!Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-28098921202709474022009-10-20T21:25:00.000-07:002009-10-20T21:47:23.202-07:00A Sneak Peek...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St6PbsO7lMI/AAAAAAAAAD8/cDqXLwaO2ys/s1600-h/1019091831.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 170px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St6PbsO7lMI/AAAAAAAAAD8/cDqXLwaO2ys/s200/1019091831.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394907109529457858" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St6PJZbD-6I/AAAAAAAAAD0/lft6vNjK8Z0/s1600-h/1019091831a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St6PJZbD-6I/AAAAAAAAAD0/lft6vNjK8Z0/s200/1019091831a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394906795242421154" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St6O1kt0bcI/AAAAAAAAADs/-R6hsVUDcEg/s1600-h/1019091832.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St6O1kt0bcI/AAAAAAAAADs/-R6hsVUDcEg/s200/1019091832.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394906454676499906" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St6Nq9eqKmI/AAAAAAAAADE/eAQZ6c_pyhc/s1600-h/1019091830.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St6Nq9eqKmI/AAAAAAAAADE/eAQZ6c_pyhc/s200/1019091830.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394905172833610338" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St6OWhfQK3I/AAAAAAAAADc/AdI8x18hHe8/s1600-h/1019091832a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St6OWhfQK3I/AAAAAAAAADc/AdI8x18hHe8/s200/1019091832a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394905921234152306" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St6OLkrLYuI/AAAAAAAAADU/IrgAMxl5DWY/s1600-h/1019091832b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St6OLkrLYuI/AAAAAAAAADU/IrgAMxl5DWY/s200/1019091832b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394905733110915810" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St6N2WWmSgI/AAAAAAAAADM/RYjxatt9Auk/s1600-h/1019091830b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 183px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St6N2WWmSgI/AAAAAAAAADM/RYjxatt9Auk/s200/1019091830b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394905368489249282" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St6Oigd0J1I/AAAAAAAAADk/c-6x0VjhgAA/s1600-h/1019091830a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St6Oigd0J1I/AAAAAAAAADk/c-6x0VjhgAA/s200/1019091830a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394906127118116690" border="0" /></a>Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6781149363141713006.post-50621376750797147452009-10-19T18:04:00.000-07:002009-10-19T18:58:03.447-07:00SOFT OPENING DATE: OCTOBER 23rd<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St0ZGQ6YOUI/AAAAAAAAAC8/d1zNi-hVSEk/s1600-h/open_sign.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBriyUB8iko/St0ZGQ6YOUI/AAAAAAAAAC8/d1zNi-hVSEk/s320/open_sign.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394495524069456194" border="0" /></a><br />We will be opening our doors for the first time on Friday October 23rd at 10 am until 6 pm. After a long renovation process, the store is finally coming together. Diana Brown, my mum , will be flying in for the day from Calgary (which is very nice of her considering the Calgary store is insanely busy right now) to launch the new store.<br /><br />We will have lots of yarn for everyone to fondle, and will be offering a little surprise gift with purchase while quantities last. There may also be a few nibbles for those with a sweet tooth.<br /><br />Hope to see you there<br /><br />KristinaKristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390591249765368077noreply@blogger.com0