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September 2010 | The newsletter that knits us together. | |
 EVERYONE HAS SOMETHING TO LEARN
And who among us, including Cary Grant in his 1943 movie Mr Lucky, doesn't associate September with the urge to learn something new?
Link here to the full list with dates and be sure to sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Call the store at 613-384-3951 or drop in to register. Hope to see you there. EVERYONE HAS SOMETHING TO LEARN! |
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 MANOS del URUGUAY FOR JUST $12.99!!!!!! UNBELIEVABLE.
Beauty, luxury and quality are now within everyone's reach. We have just received a selection of over 20 colours of Manos del Uruguay's beautiful CLASSICA solid colours at 25% off which means that you get it for just $12.99. This glorious yarn is hand spun and hand dyed by a cooperative in Uruguay and bears all the beautiful characteristics of such artistic care and attention.
AND we are also so thrilled to introduce the newest yarn in the Manos del Uruguay line: MAXIMA, beautiful Aran weight wool as soft as you can imagine in all of these glorious colourways pictured here, and in a SUPERWASH version - all this for just $12.99/100g. |
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NEW IN BOOKS
A book that delivers what it says: KNITS MEN WANT. 
Author, Bruce Weinstein has compiled "the only 10 patterns she'll ever need" plus the 10 rules every woman should know before knitting for a man. Classic shapes, real man sizes, lots of tips on measuring, altering and generally making your guy look fabulous in your handknits.
 Mission Falls SILHOUETTE
The latest book from those great designers at Mission Falls is a real winner, featuring both of their popular weights in superwash wool that we carry here at WOOL-TYME Kingston. Link here to see all the new designs |
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NEW YARNS FOR A NEW SEASON
from Diamond's LUXURY Collection is a lovely treat for gift giving or treating yourself: pure cashmere in an Aran weight with a touch of the casual in the tweed effect. Ask for our free fingerless glove pattern.
 King Cole RIOT DK was one of the most popular of our new yarns at a recent yarn tasting event held at the store. This acrylic/wool blend with wonderful colour blending make it popular for more sophisticated self striping projects.
MEADOWS from S.R. Kertzer is a rich  blend of wool, alpaca and acrylic . As you can see from this picture, the multi coloured version is lovely but you should also check out our beautiful display jacket made of the solid and natural tones of this new yarn. Truly versatile for all your chunky/bulky knitting projects.
To introduce you to these 3 yarns fresh from our suppliers, we have a selection of yarn samples that you are welcome to bring home and knit up to get a feel of their richness and beauty.
Just ask us for your free samples while supplies last.
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WOOL-TYME Kingston September
Sat. Sept 11th SOCK-IN-A-DAY class.
Wed. Sept 8th and 22nd RUG HOOKING get together returns. 6:30-8:30 Everyone is welcome, no matter your skill level.
Every Thurs. from 6:30-8:30 join the WOOL-TYME Kingston Knit and Chat at the store. FREE.
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DEBBIE BLISS IS BACK with another great magazine.
Debbie Bliss has taken a (magazine) page from Martha Stewart, and run with it. Her magazines (I believe that this is the 5th one) sell out every time and must be among the most kept and reread knitting magazines around. The photography, interesting text, knitting tips, creative solutions and inclusions, and the sense of a worldwide knitters community make this the most anticipated publication that we sell.
GET IT WHILE YOU CAN! |
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Throwing down the gauntlet:
THE HOTTEST FASHION ACCESSORY according to Vogue KNITTING magazine is the wristlet, gauntlet or fingerless mitten.
 There is a wide variety of patterns available for these hand warmers that leave fingers free for texting, photographing, key searching, knitting, whatever. The one pictured here is our simplest of all versions which uses the "mistaken rib" (a slight variation on a knit purl combo) to make a rectangle which is then sewn up the side, leaving a hole for the thumb. See our display of these samples made in 3 of our must popular yarns and ask for your free pattern (or link here to our pattern site) |
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1000 felted cranes
This is what some of 1000 felted cranes for peace looks like. Link to the wonderful blog about their creation and follow where they will be flying to with their message of peace. |
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WHAT WAS ON ALANA'S NEEDLES?
So that's what blocking a shawl looks like.
  I'm always amazed at how productive some knitters are. This is a picture of Alana's latest shawl.
Blocking is essentially the process of shaping your garment into the size and look that you want, and then by using moisture (usually clean water) and the magic of air and pins to hold it in place, allowing it to dry in such a way that it will retain that shape and look infinitely better than when you began.
Join us for the BLOCKING 101 CLASS on Wed. Oct 20th, 6:30-8:30
Just $15 but sign up soon to save your spot. |
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A KNITTING TIP
  for those who want a bit of peace of mind
about having enough yarn.
This is one of my favourite knitting tools and I bought it at Canadian Tire for about $15. It's an electronic kitchen scale that measures just about anything with a maximum capacity of 5kg -that's 100x 50g balls of yarn (if they would all fit on the little plate) but is also accurate to within 1/20th of an ounce.
I use it quite often to make sure that I have enough yarn for the 2nd sock from a 100g ball or for a second sleeve of a sweater if quantities are getting low. |
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 BAGS FOR BUCKS
During the month of August, we asked customers to make a donation to the Alzheimer's Sociey in honour of Elizabeth Zimmermann on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of her birth. I'm happy to report that we raised over $250. It occured to me that there is no reason that we shouldn't keep this practice going and choose a different charity each month to which we could contribute. (Strangely enough it would be a good thing if our contributions declined as it would mean that more and more people would be remembering to bring their own bags when shopping.)
Meanwhile, for those who are a bit forgetful and for those who would simply like to contribute to the cause, during the month of September, we will be asking for donations for Kerry's Place Autism Services, an organization committed to enhancing the quality of life of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Speaking of knitting for autism, did you know that there are 9 Ravelry groups for those who are on the Autism spectrum and those who are close to them. Included in that group are the Knotty Knitters for Autism group, pictured above, who have rallied their "assets" to produce a calendar of knitting and naughties to support autism services. I've ordered my calendar and I'm not sure if I'll be able to wait until January to put it up. |
 CAMBRIDGE ONTARIO is a community to applaud. Their artist in residence for the past year has been Sue Sturdy whose goal, among other tasks, has been to solicit pieces from knitters everywhere to cover their somewhat unattractive Main Street Bridge. The knitting is done now and all that's left is to assemble and admire.
Sue is looking for volunteers to help with the installation during the week of Sept. 7th with the grand opening taking place on Saturday Sept. 11th.
The bridge will remain covered until September 26th and I'm hoping to make the trip myself to take a peek sometime before then.
Think that you might be in the area and would enjoy volunteering for the community building venture? Call Sue ASAP at 740-4681 ext. 4376. |
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