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October 2010 | The newsletter that knits us together. | |
THANKING  AND HAUNTING ...that's not all that October is about!
We also love luxuriating with our knitting needles during the longer dark evenings, planning our Christmas knitting and keeping warm under an afghan - whether in-progress or from a previous season's accomplishments.
While you're in the store, be sure to check out our new display garment of Cascades's LANA GRANDE, a quick and trendy mid-sleeve hoodie, perfect for all the fashion casual types among your knitting requesters. |
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 DYE VERSION - A small Great Canadian Company
Dye Version is an example of a small business that is doing it as it should be done, using their personal and accessible strengths to deliver the best: two women with an exquisite sense of colour, excellent quality in their raw materials, dependable service and lots of stock to choose from. We couldn't ask for more to offer our customers.
We are featuring 3 of their gorgeous hand dyed yarns: the Bamboo fingering (pictured above), the Bamboo sock yarn The softness and loft of bamboo with a hint
of lycra for spring and bounce. And Silver this luxurious sock weight yarn with
2% real sterling silver fibres is perfect for shawls and lace projects.The subtle sparkle adds a touch of elegance for any affair.
And to make the experience of trying out their yarns even more appealing, they are offering your choice of 2 free lace scarf patterns for the Bamboo fingering and the Silver, and a free beautiful tank top pattern designed for their Bamboo sock yarn. |
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RUFFLES GALORE
The newest trend in fashion sca rves has taken us by storm. FRILL SEEKER is unlike any other knitting, yet easy and fun to work with. Get yours while you can. We've been selling out of some of the colours already.
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BOOKS ALL ABOUT YOUR LIFESTYLE
Here are 2 new books which recognize the importance of knitting in our lives, and how we want projects that are beautiful, creative, satisfying and portable so you can be a knitter wherever you find yourself.
THE KNITTER'S YEAR. 52 Make-in-a-week projects - Quick gifts and seasonal knits by DEBBIE BLISS 
Quite seriously, there isn't a pattern in this book that I wouldn't make. I'm so in love with DB's clean look and exquisite detail in her pattern designs and photography. A fine collection.
KNITTING 24/7- 30 projects to knit, wear and enjoy, on the go and around the clock by Veronik Avery.
 Veronik Avery is a Canadian designer from Montreal who
knows the value of warm knits and the meaning of a long commute. " Many of us like to knit while we travel, wait, watch or listen, and times like these call for projects that can be easily stowed in a bag and contained in our laps. They also call for easily memorized stitch patterns so that charts are not needed once the pattern has been established." From the introduction to KNITTING 24/7
Again, this sounds like my kind of knitting! Link here for an excellent review of this book. |
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SOCKS, SOCKS AND MORE SOCKS
 TOE-UP SOCKS FOR EVERY BODY by Wendy D. Johnson.
There is no question that knitting books are as much about the beauty of the projects and the photography as they are about the patterns that they contain. This is a very beautiful book indeed that takes the toe-up technique to the next level. Truly a pair of socks for "every body".
 AROUND THE WORLD IN KNITTED SOCKS by Stephanie Van Der Linden
It says a lot about the value of this book that Alana was so taken with it when it first came out in Europe a few years ago that she actually bought the original German version, despite the fact that she doesn't speak German.
A riot of colour from Morroco, a scent of lavender in lace from France, Route 66 from the USA which uses the classic Tumbling Blocks quilt pattern as a starting point, these are just a few of the 26 designs inspired by the flavour and traditions of sock knitting in different parts of the world. I can see that we'll be reordering this one for a long time.
NEED A SOCK? from Cabin Fever
This is the book for those who want to become independant sock knitters, that is to say, not slaves to any given pattern. Using a percentage system and instructions for 3 basic socks they lead knitters to the confidence they need to take on the sock world. Lots of great tips and information.
Estelle Designs is also offering 2 new free patterns for 4 ply socks: a nice cable textured one and a simple lace pattern. You can never have too many hand knit socks.
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WOOL-TYME Kingston October EVENTS
 Monday, Oct. 11th. Thanksgiving The store is closed but you can get a copy of the pattern for this turkey hat from Etsy to keep you amused over the weekend. Link here for the pattern.
Sat. Oct. 16th 1-4pm
FINISHING WORKSHOP WITH ALANA.
contact the store for more details:
613-384-3951
Wed. Oct 20th, 6:30-8:30
BLOCKING 101 with Anne.
(Sold out but leave us your name as we will be running this class in the new year.)
Sat. Oct. 23rd 1-4pm
DESIGN A SHAWL OR BLANKET
- part I
Sat. Oct. 30th 1-4pm
DROP SPINDLE with Kim Parkinson
Wed, Oct. 13th 6:30-8:30 AND
Wed. Oct 27th 6:30-8:30
Rug hookers meet at WOOL-TYME Kingston for a little time to focus on our other craft. All are welcome!
Every Thurs. from 6:30-8:30 join the WOOL-TYME Kingston Knit and Chat at the store. FREE.
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DESIGNERS UNITE TO CREATE MANOS del URUGUAY PATTERNS
Classic knittwear designer, Jean Moss and others have collaborated to develop a great set of patterns for Manos del Uruguay (still on for $12.99 at WOOL-TYME Kingston).
Fine garments worthy of the magnificent yarns they use.
And for a free taste of their gorgeous designs, link here to a FREE pattern for the MONTEVIDEO CAPELET in their beautiful new yarn MAXIMA. |
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EVERYONE IS KNITTING SHAWLS
Shawls are becoming more popular as a "wear anywhere" accessory these days. And knitted shawls are an interesting next step for those who are looking to expand their knitting repertoire.
This shawl from Kingston's own Elizabeth McCarten, was desiged for teaching a beginners lace class and has been a great success among new and experienced lace knitters on Ravelry.
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Look what's fun on
Aren't these the cutest? Spillyjane is a great young designer from Windsor Ont. who is offering this pattern (shown here as knitted by yellowcosmo) as a free download from Ravelry in sizes from Children's small to ladies large. Elayne Alexander, alias lulu bee , is the designer of this popular Scott Pilgrim hat as featured on Michael Cera's head in the blockbuster movie: Scott Pilgrim vs The World. And now you to can make this great hat for your Scott Pilgrim fans.
Knit in Diamond Yarn's Luxury Merino Superwash DK, this clever kid cool hat will be sure to please. |
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 There is so much out there that our suppliers are willing to offer to  encourage their knitters and we're thrilled to be able to share it with you.
Go to ESTELLE DESIGNS selection of free patterns and see these sweet earflap hats for kids and aduls, AND the 2 new patterns for socks in their beautiful fingering weight yarns. WE HAVE THEM ALL! |
 WHAT'S ON ANNE'S NEEDLES? The Solution Sweater.
 I am coming to the end of the sweater that I've been sporadically knitting for my brother's 50th birthday and it has presented an interesting array of challenges and learning experiences which I intend to write about in the blog next week.
However these pictures show one of the aspect  s of which I'm really pleased: the zipper placket. I wanted to put in a 6" neck zipper that would look nice when worn open i.e. the zipper fabric wouldn't show. To achieve this I knitted a facing on the inside of each side of the opening and another one on the outside (as shown at left) and simply inserted the fabric of the zipper between these 2 pieces of knitting (picture at right) and sewed it all together. I love how it turned out. Next challenge: the removable hood that doesn't look stupid and stays on the sweater when he wants it to. |
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CRAFTING FOR THE GOOD OF OTHERS.
 The Get Well Gang in Gananoque is thrilled to announce that from the 6 hats with which they began in Feb. 2003, through the generosity of the area's crafters, they have delivered 16 000 crocheted and knitted hats to patients going through chemotherapy. What a wonderful success story.
Project Linus provides handmade blankets to children in our area who are living through a traumatic period in their lives. We have lots of wonderful crafters and are receiving many blankets but we desperately NEED volunteers who can sew in a label and wrap the blankets once they arrive at the store and before they are delivered to the agencies. It takes about 10 minutes to process each blanket and they are sent out in groups of about 10-15 blankets so if you can spare a couple of hours a month, please call the store 613-384 3951 or email us wooltymekingston@gmail.com and offer your services. The kids are waiting for their blankies.
Finally, I'm very sad to announce that it looks as if the local chapter of BLANKETS FOR CANADA will have to stop operations for lack of a volunteer coordinator in the area. This organization has been operating in our city for the past decade and has delivered hundreds of knitted and crocheted blankets to many of the area's homeless. If you or your group would condsider taking on the challenge which involves: accepting and transporting donations, coordinating the volunteers to assemble blankets from donated squares, then delivering the blankets to the city's shelters, please contact Nancy Panting at 403-329-6586 |
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 BAGS for the CAUSE
October is the month to remember the challenges and the struggle that breast cancer has brought to those around us. So many advances, so much hope, such a long way to go to find a definitive cure.
The Breast Cancer Society of Canada is encouraging all of us to make a pledge through their Dress For The Cause campaign.
During the month of October, WOOL-TYME Kingston is asking our customers who would like a bag for their purchases to make a contribution to this worthy appeal.
DO YOU HAVE A CHARITY THAT WOULD LIKE TO BE A RECIPIENT OF THIS MONTHLY COLLECTION FOR BAGS? Just contact us tWOOL-TYME Kingston and we'll be glad to put you on the list. |
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