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There's Always Something New at Urban Yarns, but recently we experienced something new that was both unexpected and unwelcome. For those of you who have encountered security problems with our website, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. It is a top priority for us to resolve these issues so that you can continue to visit our site with confidence. Thank you for your patience.
But speaking of our website, and since There's Always Something New at Urban Yarns, we are very excited about our new website, which is just receiving its finishing touches and will be unveiled soon. And...there's more changes in store for Urban Yarns, which we hope you'll be just as excited about as we are. We'll keep you posted.... | |
 HOP INTO SPRING WITH OUR GREAT NEW ARRIVALS!
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 Feature of the Month - Shibui
We have become a huge fan of ShibuiKnits, love their natural fiber yarns and fabulous patterns! We recently brought in their 100% Baby Alpaca, a DK weight yarn, downy soft, and available in a variety of colours. We also carry a great selection of their ultra soft merino sock yarn. Incredibly versatile, this yarn is soft enough for baby, yet hiking sock durable.
We also have tons of great patterns for both our Shibui yarns including the Boxy Pullover, a Tailored Retro Cardigan, and a Felted Cloche. We also have a great selection of patterns for babies and children including an adorable Wednesday Sweater, a Two Colour Cardigan, and Baby Leggings. |
 Other Lovely New Things
- we have received a large shipment of Blue Sky Alpaca and, due to the rise in the Canadian dollar, we are now able to offer their yarns at a lower price!
- Rowan, Pure Life Revive, an eco-friendly silk, cotton and rayon blend made from used garments
- Katia, Paper, a bulky 100% cellulose (paper) yarn, perfect for hats, bags or summer tanks
- Louisa Harding, Silk & Wool, a silky soft yarn available in a variety of vibrant colours
- new colours of Rowan, Hand Knit Cotton and Lenpur Linen
- Classic Elite, Baby Cashmere Merino, an extra fine merino, silk and cashmere blend, super soft and great for any baby project
- Classic Elite, Silky Alpaca Lace, a beautiful gossamer yarn perfect for light-weight projects. We also received some stunning new colours of the Classic Silk DK
- Sublime, Soya Cotton DK, a light and soft soy and cotton mixture, as well as Baby Cotton Kapok, a hollow fiber with a natural, thermo-regulating feature so little ones can stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter
- a wonderful assortment of new buttons to add the finishing touch to your project
- new and improved Hiya Hiya needle kits
New Books and Magazines
- Shibui Baby, by Celeste Verner, an adorable collection of 9 simple yet sophisticated knitting patterns for baby
- Rowan: Summer Crochet, by Marie Wallin, a superb collection of 12 designs for women; The purelife recycled collection, featuring Revive, is a brochure of 16 designs for women and men dedicated to this new yarn; and Knitting & Crochet Magazine Number 47, a feminine compilation featuring elegance, vintage and drape
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Thrown Together, by Kim Hargreaves, sixteen designs for garments and accessories using a variety of yarns including Rowan Classic, Felted Tweed, Kid Classic, Big Wool, Cashsoft 4ply, Cashsoft Chunky, Kidsilk Aura, Kidsilk Haze and Calmer
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Noro Kids, by Jane Ellison, a collection of 14 patterns for children 1-10 years using fabulous yarns from Noro, simple and straightfoward, with most patterns requiring only a couple of balls of yarn
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Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2010, featuring beautiful lace patterns, so popular we have already sold out of our first shipment but are expecting another shipment any day |
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Project Ideas
Or, looking to recycle plastic bags? This pattern provides instructions on how to make your own knitted re-bag.
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Community Corner
As mentioned in previous newsletters, Urban Yarns has put together a team to participate in The Ride To Conquer Cancer in June. We currently have 21 members and have already raised $34,000! As a matter of fact we are currently ranked 7th in fundraising efforts.
Upcoming fundraisers include a car wash on April 10th from 11:00-5:00 at the IGA on 41st and Dunbar, and we will also be participating in Kerrisdale Days on April 24th - look for team members on their trainers!
In addition we will be holding a silent auction, date to be announced, and any donations for this event would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you to everyone for all of your support! |
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Classes
Visit our blog for information on our updated class selection. We have a great selection of classes for beginner, intermediate, and experienced knitters at both of our locations. | |
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Happy Knitting & Crocheting |
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Urban Yarns |
Urban Yarns |
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Point Grey |
Edgemont |
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1-4421 West 10th Avenue |
3111 Highland Boulevard |
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Vancouver, B.C. |
North Vancouver, B.C. |
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Phone: 604-228-1122 |
Phone: 604-984-2214 | |
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