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Feature of the Month - Pick Up Sticks
Pick Up Sticks has created a number of new collections that
you won't want to miss!
Meet Benji and Friends!
Benji is a felted doll who has two best friends, Taylor and Fiona. Knit all three and then dress them up in ballet gear or a school girl outfit. Or, keep your feet warm this winter with Skull or Flower Mukluks or Little Tootsies.
And, if you're already thinking of Christmas, knit some Mini Hat and Mitten holiday decorations, samples of which are available for viewing at our Point Grey location. |
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Always Something New
The rainy season is now upon us and many customers have been looking for new project ideas. We have just the answer with loads of tempting new books and patterns to choose from including:
- the latest from Judith Durant, Sock Yarn One-Skein Wonders, with 101 patterns that go way beyond socks;
- Knitting Sweaters from the Top Down, by Cathy Carron; as they say, once you've made your first top-down sweater, you'll never want to go back to traditional piecemeal knitting;
- Knits for Dogs & Cats, by Tina Barrett, an adorable book with sporty, macho designs for male pets, and cute, sassy designs for the girls;
- The Perfect Finish, a must have no-nonsense guide to finishing techniques for knitters of every level; and
- the new Knitsimple Holiday 2010 magazine with 45 plus knits including a cuddly hot-water bottle cozy.
We also have loads of new yarns including: Juniper by Alchemy, and a stunning assortment of new colours in Haiku; Kogarashi by Noro, with a gorgeous assortment of patterns in Jenny Watson's book Noro Style; and new colours of the beautiful Be Sweet Magic Balls.
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Upcoming Events
Come meet Debbie Stoller for a launch of her latest book Stitch 'n Bitch, Superstar Knitting, featuring easy-to-follow instructions to build your knitting skills in colourwork, intarsia, fair isle, cables, lace, knitting with beads, steeks, and more.
There are only a few tickets left, so don't miss out on this fun and exciting event on Nov. 10th, 7:00 pm, at our Point Grey location. Meet the woman who reignited the traditional craft of knitting in a fun and funky way. Tickets are $10.00 and can be applied against the cost of the book.
Call 604-228-1122 to reserve a spot. |
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Project Ideas
Knitting at Home features 60 classic patterns from Ella Rae Designs. A favourite is the Hooded House Coat, a super cozy house coat that you'll want to live in. This pattern would work well with Cascade 220 or Berrocco's Ultra Alpaca. The new Knitsimple Holiday 2010 magazine has an adorable collection of patterns for Forest Friends including must-have little owls, knit using Blue Sky Alpaca's Worsted Cotton. A sample will soon be available for viewing at our Point Grey location.
There are so many great project ideas from Debbie Stoller's new book! The staff at Urban Yarns have been working on loads of different samples including Crush, an adorable shrug that can be "crushed" into a tiny clutch for a night out. The book features this particular pattern knit in Rowan Kidsilk Haze, but you could also make it using Haiku from Alchemy. The sky's the limit!
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Classes
Don't forget to check out our incredibly diverse selection of classes for beginner, intermediate, and experienced knitters at both of our locations. Visit our website or call us for details at 604-228-1122. |
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Happy Knitting & Crocheting
Urban Yarns Urban Yarns
Point Grey Edgemont
4437 West 10th Avenue 3111 Highland Boulevard
Vancouver, B.C. North Vancouver, B.C.
Phone: 604-228-1122 Phone: 604-984-2214
Toll Free: 1-877-488-YARN (9276)
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