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Feature of the Month - New Rowan
This is our favourite time of the year as new products are arriving daily!
 In particular, new fall yarns and books from Rowan have already arrived. Finelace, which is a mixture of baby suri alpaca and fine merino wool, is exquisite for lace lovers. New rowan tweed and colourspun have featured patterns in Nordic Tweed, a beautiful book containing 21 designs for women. And, creative focus worsted, a 20 stitch gauge wool/alpaca blend is perfect for warm and cozy sweaters. All of these yarns are available in a wide range of stunning colours.
In addition to Nordic Tweed, also just in are Rowan Knitting/Crochet Magazine Number 50 and for sculptural and structured knitwear patterns, Evolution is a must see. |
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Always Something New
In addition to all the new Rowan we are really excited to carry the latest Techno yarn by Blue Sky Alpaca. This all natural yarn is a mixture of baby alpaca, extra fine merino and silk, and knits up to a 12 - 20 stitch gauge. By popular demand we now also carry Alafosslopi yarn, a bulky Icelandic pure wool yarn that knits up super fast. This is a unique wool that comes in beautiful natural colours and is bound to keep you warm and toasty. Lopi 30 is a pattern book that features this yarn and contains a tremendous variety of projects for young and old. For knitting ideas Knitscene Fall 2011 magazine is full of great projects for shawls, hats, cardis and more. If you don't already follow us on facebook, it is a great way to keep up to date on all the fun new products that are arriving daily! |
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Project Ideas
Blue Sky's Cafe Beret pattern featured on the right is fun and funky and
provides an opportunity to try out the new Techno yarn.
Another great project idea is Sjon, a traditional Icelandic boys and mens sweater pattern, knit using the Alafosslopi.
For a fashionable and flattering women's sweater, a new favourite is Maeva, featured in Rowan's Nordic Tweed book, and knit using colourspun and kid classic.
For other great project ideas, we also now carry a large selection of the very popular Churchmouse Yarns patterns. |
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Upcoming Events
Last chance to sign up for our workshop with Sue Pearl, author of Making Felted Friends. Sue, who currently lives in London, has extensive education and training in textiles and felt making. She has a permanent exhibition in the Contemporary Craft Collection in the Museum of Oxfordshire, Abingdon, as well as having been exhibited at the Cirencester Brewery Arts Centre, The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham, and The Oxfordshire Museum at Woodstock. Sue has been teaching and making felted projects for many years and we are very excited to have her!
All participants will create a fun, felted bird to take home with them as well as the knowledge to make a flock of their own.
When: August 21st
Time: 10:00 am - 4pm
Where: Location is now Urban Yarns Point Grey location
Cost: $140.00 including all supplies and a terrific lunch
Only a few spaces are left so book soon by calling 604-228-1122. |
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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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