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 HAPPY EASTER!
HAPPY SPRING! One of the things that I enjoy the most about doing the newsletter is that it allows me to browse the internet and discover the interesting things that others are doing with their knitting. This bowl of knitted Easter eggs is on a blog post from "Travel West Ukraine" which features a lovely selection of different creatively crafted Easter eggs from around the world.
Here are links to find the pattern to create your own knitted eggs, a great felted Easter basket and furry ducks and bunnies..
We knitters spend a good portion of our year with Christmas knitting. Next year, I'll have to think ahead about doing some Easter knitting. |
BUTTONS AND SHAWL PINS 
Before Christmas we were in a real dilemma in that I wasn't able to find a nice selection of shawl pins similar to the ones that we used to carry and that our customers had come to love.
Then a couple of weeks ago I met with Gary from Hanover Ontario and he brought with him his beautiful collection of handmade buttons and shawl pins that I fell in love with.
The ones pictured here are made of red cedar, olive wood, wenge, peach wood and rosewood. They come in lots of different colours and shapes (including one that looks exactly like the logo from Star Trek).
Thank heavens for smart crafts people who seek us out. It was the perfect time to receive these buttons as I added a peach wood one to finish off my April pattern sweater perfectly. (see featured pattern at right) |
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 NEW IN BOOKS
MOTHER-DAUGHTER KNITS by Sally Melville & Caddy Melville Ledbetter
The authors tell us to "Knit to flatter and fit". Now doesn't that sound like something we all want to achieve? After decades of teaching, designing and writing about knitting, Sally Melville knows how to customize knitting patterns to fit a wide variety of body types. And in this new book she introduces beginner and experienced knitters alike to 30 customizable designs to fit the young, mature, hourglass or pearshaped bodies that we live in. I plan to read it cover to cover.
Elsebeth Lavold is one of the most popular designers whose books we sell at WOOL-TYME Kingston. Her latest book 17: The Small Things Matter Collection is a terrific way to enjoy knitting her intricate yet simple patterns on projects that won't take forever. Gloves, purses, hats, shawls and these cute boxes on the cover are all part of the collection. |
More Spring yarns at
WOOL-TYME Kingston  Everyone's favourite - NORO brings us a glorious summer yarn.
CHIRIMEN is a heathered blending of cotton, silk and a touch of wool in the gorgeous self striping effect that has made Noro yarns a favourite of knitters everywhere. Link here to see the full colour range available at WOOL-TYME Kingston.
From Estelle Yarns we have a lovely new classic called SOUTH PACIFIC. 100% cotton DK weight with a lovely soft twist, and at $8.99 for 100g this is a yarn that we'll be selling for a long time.
AND FOR THE SOCK KNITTERS...
3 NEW ADDITIONS TO THE 4PLY SOCK COLLECTION AT  WOOL-TYME Kingston:
From SWTC we are proud to offer TOFUTSIES, the sock yarn that has taken the market by storm with its blend of superwash wool, soysilk fibres, cotton and chitin (a fibre derived from shrimp and crab shells that is naturally anti-bacterial.) Link here to see the full colour range that we carry.
 From Schoeller+Stahl we have brought in Fortissima SOCKA+BAMBOO. A warm blend of superwash wool, bamboo and nylon in 6 classic colours make this yarn a perfect choice for comfort and durability.
 THE RETURN OF A GREAT FAVOURITE: Cascade FIXATION is the classic summer sock yarn that does double duty with hats, baby clothes, swim suits and much more. A perfect blend of cotton with a touch of Spandex give FIXATION just what you need to keep those cotton projects from losing their shape. Tons of great colours now available. SEE BELOW FOR THIS MONTH'S FREE PATTEN FROM ESTELLE DESIGNS, FEATURING Cascade FIXATION.
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 LOOKING FOR OTHER KNITTERS WITH WHOM TO SHARE SOME TIME AND IDEAS???
WOOL-TYME Kingston is glad to host our weekly Knit and Chat every Thursday evening from 6:30-8pm. Novice, experienced or somewhere in between...don't be shy. Please feel free to join the group for an evening of friendship and interesting information.
NEWS FROM THE CREW
THAT KNITS AT CHAPTERS.
-The Kingston Knitting Circle will be meeting at Chapters in their community room on Tuesday April 21st and from 7-9pm. 
As many of us who get together at Chapters seem to be avid readers as well as knitters, we thought that it might be fun to choose a book to talk about at each meeting. This month one of our knitters will be telling us about "Three Day Road" by Joseh Boyden. Link here for a review of the book to give you a flavour for it. And because of time constraints, some of us must make the difficult choice between knitting or reading or sleeping or tending to children or other such activities. Please don't feel obliged to make the choice. Join us anyway with your knitting and meet some new friends. |
I'm still surprised when I meet computer savvy knitters who haven't stumbled across RAVELRY yet. RAVELRY is a delightful on-line social network of knitters which offers so much in all aspects of our knitting life. 
This is one of the thousands of free patterns available through RAVELRY that knitters are sharing with each other. It's called the February Lady's sweater. For Elizabeth Zimmerman aficionados, you will be pleased to note that it is an adult version of her baby matinee jacket as presented in the month of February in her collection: A KNITTER's ALMANAC. It's a beautiful sweater to fit all sizes of women, with a lacy touch for year round wearing.
Last month we spoke about "extreme knitting" with 1000 strands of yarn. 
Well this month we have "Extreme shepherding". Check out this video link brought to the attention of the Kingston RAVELRY group by Jen.
If you spend any time on the internet and you enjoy knitting, check out RAVELRY; it will be time well spent. | |
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This fabulous sweater on display in the store is just the thing for chilly spring days. Super fast to knit using 2 strands of chunky yarn, its yoked construction is a classic, with the single accent button setting off the style that flatters every figure.
And for the month of April, buy the materials to make it at 15% OFF! |
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CLASSES FOR SPRING
Don't let any old spring showers get you down. Come in and learn a new skill:
This pattern from Knitty.com is an example of ENTRELAC KNITTING, a wonderful technique that lends itself beautifully (but not exclusively) to self patterning yarns in creating an unlimited array of projects.
Learn this technique from one of the best: Deb White will be taking the mystery from the beauty on Sat. April 18th from 1-4pm and there are still a few places left. $45.
KNITTING WITH SILK HANKIES...
Does that sound intriguing? Whenever I'm doing a demo with this wonderful fibre people are amazed. It's easy and colourful and feeds every sense that you have. And you can come and try your hand at it on Saturday, May 9th from 1-3pm. It's the perfect summer project.
- $20 will get you an beautiful pack of "silk hankies" which can be spun into lovely fibre to create a knitted scarf. Also included are instructions, tips and lots of fun and encouragement.
I've fallen in love with rug hooking!
RUG HOOKING FOR BEGINNERS
is one of our most popular classes so we've decided to add a spring session for those who missed our winter one. Saturday, June 6th from 1-4pm will give you an opportunity to learn this beautiful technique of blending cut fabric, yarn and fleece in a time honoured tradition.
$45 for the class and $35 for the material kit.
Call the store at 613-384-3951 to sign up for any of these wonderful classes. |
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KNITTING WITH BEADS
Don't these beads make a lovely design addition for a sock? Until recently in Kingston, we haven't had an easy time of finding a nice selection of beads. I'm thrilled to let our customers know about the arrival of "BEADAPALOOZA" in our very own mall at 747 Gardiners Rd.
Trina's beautiful store is open 7 days a week and is well stocked with all kinds of treasures for you to discover.
Our May newsletter will feature an easy knitted bracelet/necklace pattern that sparkles with a lovely selection of beads. While you're waiting for it you can check out this video to learn a simple way to add beads to your knitting and the following video shows the method of stringing the beads before you knit with them.
It's always so fun to learn something new! | |
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