in this week....

Yesterday we got a big order of Manos in at the shop. Our most popular variegated colors are now back in stock, including our number 1 seller--Wildflower. And let me say that this particular batch of Wildflower is truly stunning. Each batch of Manos is a little different, and the colors are always a surprise. This Wildflower was a great surprise. Come in and pick out a wonderful wool for a sweater or some cozy mittens!

We also have restocked our Cascade 220 colors. You are making this yarn a great success. We are glad we decided to stock it! Please let us know specific colors you would like to see us add!

Finally, we have received a shipment of Schaefer Yarn's fantastic sock yarn--Anne. Is it a coincidence that this yarn carries the same name as our resident Sock Queen? I like to think the Schaefer folks had a hunch. Come in a pick out a great variegated color for fancy socks. I am in love with the shades of pink.

Delicious.

just in time.

We have new things! Just under the wire for the holidays we have some new wonderful yarns as well as some new colors in old favourites.

New Yarns
Crystal Palace Bamboozle
This is a beautiful yarn we are adding to our wonderful wall of kid-friendly fibers. It is a blend of 55% Bamboo, 24% Cotton, and 21% Elastic Nylon that knits up at 4.5 stitches to the inch on a size US 8 needle. Crystal Palace says.... Great for adult garments, baby projects and socks, too! A lovely lustre and feel due to the bamboo & cotton.

Plymouth Happy Feet
This yarn is so new that the company has yet to add a page for it on their website! This soft 90% Superwash Merino Wool, 10% Nylon blend knits at 8 stitches to the inch on a size US 2 needle and come in beautiful variegated shades. This is by far our best value in the handpainted look yarns. You can knit a pair of socks for under $15! Tuck this in your favourite sock knitter's stocking and you will have more than Happy Feet!

Crystal Palace Kid Merino
You ask for it, and Lyn listens! In an effort to bring more affordable choices in mohair yarns to the shop, Lyn is testing out this beautiful Kid Mohair, Merino wool, and Nylon blend that knits anywhere from a lace gauge to a DK weight depending on the needle size you select. This offering is very similar to Rowan's Kidsilk Haze (which we will continue to carry!) but comes in some different colors and has a lower price point. Please give us feedback on this yarn and help us decide if we should continue to expand our selection.

Cascade 220
We are pleased to announce that we are now be carrying a perennial favourite for both felters and garment knitters--Cascade 220! Somewhat sadly this means we will be parting ways with Lamb's Pride. It will not be 100% out of our lives. We are still happy to special order anything from them you need. Part of our decision was based on getting you a better price--you get more yards for less money with Cascade 220. Another part of our decision was based on color selection. We hope the bright shades we ordered will fill your needs! As we expand this line, please let us know what colors you want to see.

New Colors
Berroco Ultra Alpaca
This yarn is a store favourite. I am using it to knit the Gathered Pullover from the current issue of Interweave Knits. Lyn has a stunning Kaffe Fasset sweater (in about 20 colors!) on the needles for her husband and Anne has a very pretty cabled number going for herself in Ultra Alpaca. If the test of any product's quality is whether or not the suppliers are knitting with it, then I would say this one passes with flying colors. Make that... lots of new flying colors!

Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande
We cannot keep this yarn on the shelf! Now more colors to love! We added a pink/wine twist, chocolate brown, and beige (in addition to restocking old favourites). You still have enough time to knit a quick hat or scarf in this chunky gauge yarn. Or!! Give the gift of softness to the knitter you love!


Plymouth Baby Alpaca Brush
The soft and fuzzy cousin of Grande, this yarn is a good value and beautiful alternative for folks who cannot wear mohair. We have added two "paints" colors plus a soft pink and mauve! Come in and fall in love with this little cloud of softness!

(Great story from the shop... This week a husband came in and bought his knitter wife a sweater quantity of Baby Alpaca Brush! This thoughtful man included a pattern, notions kit, and Sweater Wizard Software in her stocking. Have you been training your Special Santa the way one savvy knitter has?)


Special Buy!

Crystal Palace is discontinuing some of their yarns and Lyn snapped them up to give you a chance to get your hands on them before they are gone! Buy what you need while we have it, these darlings are able to be reordered.

First we have Labrador, a 100% wool thick and thin yarn that knits at a super bulky gauge. Next we have Cotton Chenille in discontinued colors like a lovely pale salmon. Spring will be here before you know it, and wouldn't be lovely to have a bit of this in your stash?

Check back at the blog for more discontinued yarns in the future. Lyn has her eyes peeled for these special buys so we can bring you special yarns before they are gone for good.

you know you want to.

The shipment we received of Manos del Uruguay on Wednesday is out of the boxes and on the floor. Look at that stunning color. Look at the variety to select from. See the abundant stock?

Come in for a visit and take some of it home.

You know you want to!

ready, set, knit!

If you missed our Holiday Open House, then you missed two lovely evenings of great snacks, good yarn, and fun people. But you have not totally missed out because I have a recap of the event plus continuing gift inspiration!

What party doesn't have great food? Our wonderful snacks were provided by the lovely Anne who proves herself both a talented knitter and excellent cook!

A delicious spread of ginger snaps, shortbread buttons, curry "knitting needles", nuts, fruit, and sparking water.

Anne is also the mastermind behind some great gift kits for the others knitters on your holiday list! Here we see kits for Sox in a Box, Learn to Knit Kit, Ultimate Notions Gift, and Scarf To Go. We are selling these kits through the holiday season. Come pick one up for your favourite knitting pal!

Pretty Gifts all in a row.

One of my favouites is the Scarf To Go. This is a great gift for knitters of all skill levels. It comes with a variety of yarn choices and everything you need to knit a lovely scarf.

Scarf To Go, complete with fortune cookie!

In addition to gifts for the other knitters in your life, we have suggestions for quick and simple holidays gifts that anyone can finish on time. Come in to buy the yarn, and the pattern is yours!

The Ideal Hat

I have discussed at length the joys of hat making. This simple pattern is as elegant as it is easy to make. Let you imagination go! Makes the perfect gift for the last minute people on your list.

Pure Bliss Scarf

The crown jewel of scarves--cashmere. This is the perfect gift for the most special people on your holiday list, and we have beautiful colors for both ladies and gentlemen. Make one for your husband, but be careful, you may just forget to give it to him and keep if for yourself!

Sue's Seed Stitch Wash Cloths

Washcloths (for face or dishes) are a good gift for the person who has everything. Match to their kitchen or bath colors, and you will be remembered fondly every time they take the cloth out to use. They are great for all ages. Sue has knit them for her nieces and nephews, and I made a set for my grandmother. They also make an excellent hostess gift when you attend holiday get togethers.

Simple Children's Hat

Finally, we have a hat for the smaller folks in your life. This sweet and simple child's hat will surely delight new parents and keep the little ones warm and cute!

We at Knit+Stitch have kicked off our holiday season! Have you?

boxes everywhere!

We have been getting many boxes over the last two weeks, and our stock of some of our favorite yarns is greatly replenished. Come in and see the new colors, return of old favorites, and a brand new baby yarn.

Classics

Berroco Pure Merino
Our color selection has been improved by two shipments hot on the heels of one another. Come in and get your pick of this soft, machine washable 100% merino wool.

Berroco Jasper
Quickly coming a favorite this fall, come in and get the colors before they go out of stock once again. We have ordered a new color this go around--a beautiful range of greens with purple accents. Truly stunning. This yarn is super soft for accessories and sweaters or perfect for a felting project.

Mano del Uruguay
Kettle dyed goodness is back! We have restocked many popular colors including two we can't keep on the shelves--the bright chartreuse green "Citric" and the multi-red "Flame".


Big'n'Chunky

Rowan Big Wool
Big Wool is back! Two new colors you must check out-- a soft leaf green and a rich aubergine purple. Last minute knitted gift? No problem with the fast and thick Big Wool.

Karabella Puffy
Like Big Wool, but... puffier! This fun yarn come sin solids and multicolor shades to add a bit of whimsy to your quick knits.


Baby

Shepherd Aussie Baby DK
We have added a new member to our DK baby yarn family. This delightful yarn comes in a range of colors not covered by our other favorites--Peter Pan, and Dreambaby DK. Check it out for your next kiddo project.


Socks

Handpaints return! We restocked both Great Adirondack Silky Sock (a silk/wool blend) and Mountain Colors Bearfoot (a wonderful sport weight wool blend).

We also have new colors of Jawoll, Lana Grossa and Fortissma to brighten up your sock knitting life.

this week.

This past week we didn't receive many shipments, but what we did
receive is fantastic!

First, we have a new yarn that is perfect for kids and babies. Shepard Baby Velvet DK is a 54% wool, 46% nylon yarn with and fun texture that comes in very cheerful colors! Mix and match it with Plymouth Dreambaby DK to create beautiful color options.

We have also begun to carry Regia Sock Stoppers. these are little animal paw print shapes that you can iron on to the bottoms of socks to prevent slipping and sliding when walking around in stocking feet. They would be perfect for kids and a great idea to add to your slipper socks.

We received a new shipment from Artyarns. We have a replenished stock of Beaded Silk, Cashmere, and Rhapsody (silk/mohair blend). These beautiful yarns have sold almost as quickly as we get them in stock--get it while its hot!

Finally, we have restocked the teal color of Skacel's Divine (baby alpaca/silk/cashmere blend). We sold all of our teal before the yarn even went out on the floor! Come in a check out this beaitufl yarn and wonderful color.

more new fall yarn

Our new fall yarns keep coming every week, and this week have pure luxury for you!

Karabella Cashmere Elite
Karabella added this beautiful 100% cashmere DK weight yarn to their collection this fall, and we couldn't wait to get our hands on this cloud-like softness. Come in and see the baby booties Anne has knit for the store out of this beautiful yarn. We also have patterns for baby sets in this yarn that are perfect for the special little one in your life. We are currently carrying 6 colors, but we are happy to special order any color you like for that special project!

Schulana Cashmere Trend
More cashmere! A heavier gauge than the Karabella, this beautiful 100% cashmere would make a fantastic scarf! We are also carrying this beauty in 6 classic colors including 1 tweed shade!

Karabella Merino Superwash
Customers are always asking us for more luxurious yarns that are also easy to care for. This beauty fits the bill! The softness of merino and the ease of machine wash/dry flat care makes this yarn perfect for kids and babies. This yarn is similar to our popular Berroco Pure Merino, but knits to a heavier 4 stitches per inch gauge.

We have also received a huge shipment of books this week, and we are expecting another one later this week or early next week. Many popular titles are back in stock including Minnies, Candy Babies Crochet, Stitch'n Bitch, Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles, Knitting Vintage Socks, and Amazing Crochet Lace among many many others! Seriously! Our shelves are stuffed!

new this week

Our sock department is getting hotter and hotter, so it was time for a bigger and better move. Lyn relocated the sock yarns this week. They now have the room they need to spread out and be admired up beside the mohair case and small-gauge wools.

New Sock Yarns

Trekking Pro Nature
We have restocked the variegated colors of this fantastic 75% Wool, 25% Bamboo yarn and we have expanded the line to solid colors. Soft and lovely! Plus, did you know that the Bamboo content makes this yarn naturally antibacterial?

Trekking Tweeds
We took a chance on a tweed color pack, and boy it was worth it! Two amazing shades of orange, a cranberry, green, and some lovely multi variegated!

Lana Grossa Meilenweit
This sock yarn is a very surprising shade of purple and charcoal grey. Pretty enough for a gal, but also perfect for a pair of men's socks.

New Colors

Our popular Zitron "Lifestyle" yarn is now available in a new color--a delicious combination of mint green, pink, and browns. Spumoni ice cream! Yum! Great for baby garments or socks.

Our new yarn Gedifra Lordana Boucle is now avalible in a wider range of colors including a beautiful red and creamy ivory.

Restocked

Our Tahki order finally arrived, and we once again have hot pink, red, and black Cotton Classic in stock. This is a great yarn for crocheted garments. Tempted by something in Debbie Stoller's Stitch and Bitch Crochet? This might be the yarn for you.

Our fresh supply of luxurious Artyarns is here! We started carrying this in early august, and it has sold much faster than expected. Come get your 3-ply cashmere, beaded silk and cashmere, and silk mohair blends before they are gone again. Plus, expanded colors!

Schaefer Yarns has sent us a new shipment of their "Nancy" yarn. These beautiful hand painted yarns are named for memorable women. The shades we have selected are beautiful for fall.

Sweaterkits CottonLicious colors are restocked, and we have a fresh shipment of both their kits (including the bear kit!) and patterns.

New from Skacel

Artfelt is a new product changing the way we felt. These kits come with roving, felting needles, instructions, a DVD, and project ideas. Take at peek at their website to learn more! Or come into the shop, and we will show you the sample kit.


Divine is a wonderful Baby Alpaca, Silk, and Cashmere blend yarn that comes in truly elegant colors.

in stock this week

We are only midweek, but i have two exciting arrivals to report!

We have a new yarn that we will be carrying for fall--Frog Tree 100% Merino. It is a beautiful worsted weight in 5 classic colors, and they arrived on Monday. come in for a yummy merino treat!

I am also pleased to announce that with the popularity of the new ShiBui sock yarn we recently added to our stock, we have expanded our color selections! Previously we carried only 5 shades, and we have doubled that number to 10. We have also began carrying a wider selection of ShiBui's patterns to support this enchanting yarn, including baby patterns.

Finally, please check out the sale shelves in our front hallway. You did such a great job cleaning us out during the Summer Sale, that Lyn and I went through more of our stock and mercilessly sent yarns packing off to the sale bins. Come in and take them home for 30% off their retail price.

Coming soon to these pages--our first Meet The Staff interview!

this week's arrivals

A new feature of the blog will be a run down of the week's shipments. We get orders in almost every week, so check back often! We had some serious shipments of goodies come in this week--two big one from Plymouth and Rowan.

Yarns

Berroco Foliage
Previously out of stock colorways are back! I'm posting a project idea for this yarn in the near future.

Berroco Pure Merino
Colors, colors, colors! The true red and many blues came in.

Plymouth Encore Worsted and Chunky
Chunky colors we have not had in months are back! Plan your afghans now!

Plymouth Oh My
One of our most popular baby yarns. Pale pink, blue, and yellow are all back in stock.

Rowan Kid Silk Haze
All of our colors are back in stock. Also check out the new Kidsilk Aura.

RYC Wool Silk
Sweater quantities are back! This is a great fall weather transition yarn.

Plymouth Baby Alpaca Brush
Neutrals are back! Come in now for your cream, beige, and grey.

Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande
Big and beautiful! We now have red back in stock in addition to the new variegated "paints".

Books

Rowan Issue 42
Fall is here, and Rowan has new designs!

Rowan Kidsilk Aura
Pattern support for one of our newest yarns. Come in and check out the dreamy sweaters you can knit in this pretty new mohair.