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Feature of the Month - Artfelt Yarn Kits
If you've ever wanted to try needle felting, these kits are fabulous!
Choices include a variety of scarf kits, eyeglass and camera cases, as well as a beautiful felted bowl. They come with all necessary roving and paper to create the piece, as well as two barbed needles and clear instructions.
Fun and easy, these projects are great for any age, and a wonderful famiily project for those rainy Vancouver days.
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Always Something New
Just in...Susan Anderson's new book, Spud and Chloe At the Farm! This  read-aloud story book features thirteen projects including a feisty pet sheep, Spud, and his perky owner, Chloe, as well as a variety of other farm animals. Samples of these adorable creatures are available for viewing at our Point Grey location.
Also new is Be Sweet's Brushed Baby Mohair and Boucle Mohair, both incredibly soft and can be worn directly against the skin. Also from Be Sweet, Bambino yarn, an organically grown cotton/bamboo blend, perfect for baby projects, light summer tops, or for those who are sensitive to animal fibers. We love this company for all the charitable work they do. To find out more visit their website www.oneplanetyarnandfiber.com
Two new favourites from Schoppel Woole include super soft Cashmere Queen, a cashmere, silk and wool blend, and Ambient, a 100% merino superwash wool.
If you're looking for notions, we now carry "stay at home mom" hand made items by Slipped Stitch Studios, including fabulous project bags, pattern savers, and magnets specially designed to track your pattern. |
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Ooh La La Gauntlets featured on the right, made with one skein each of Cashmere Queen and Kidsilk Haze are very elegant and super soft! The pattern is available in-store.
Vogue Knitting Winter 2010/11 magazine features a cushy vintage/modern turtleneck, knit using Be Sweet's Brushed Mohair. Perfect for those cooler evenings.
For dog-lovers, Knit Your Own Dog, which was recently featured in People magazine, has 25 easy-to-follow patterns for pedigree pooches. A sample of the pug is available for viewing at our Point Grey location. |
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Upcoming Events
We are pleased to announce that Margaret Radcliffe, a knitter for 45 years, designer for 25, and author of the bestselling Knitting Answer Book and The Essential Guide to Colour Knitting Techniques, will be coming to Vancouver in May. She will be teaching two classes: Two-Handed Two-Colour Knitting, on Wed., May 25th from 7-8:30 pm; and, Perfect Your Circular Knitting, on Thurs. May 26th from 1-2:30 pm. These classes are very popular and space is limited so sign up soon to reserve a spot. Cost is $35.00.
In addition, Margaret will be offering a free book signing event on Friday, May 27th from 7-9 pm. All events will take place at our Point Grey location. |
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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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