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Happy New Year
And thank you all for your continued support! |
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Feature of the Month - Knitter's Pride Needles
We are now very pleased to offer Knitter's Pride needles. These needles are made from densified laminated birch wood, which is more costly and much harder than either ebony or rosewood. Unlike other wooden needles, water absorption in these Symfonie wood needles is negligible and, as a result, there is no chance of warping. The same property that makes these needles strong also enables the points to stay sharp.
The Dreamz line of needles is offered in a full range of 11 radiant colours. A colour has been assigned to each size; that colour carries through in all the needle styles: straight, circular (fixed and interchangeable), double points and crochet hooks. Imagine how this aids in organizing your collection. It also provides ease of identification for partially sighted knitting and/or crochet artists. |
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Always Something New
We are so excited to have received our latest shipment of Madelinetosh! Loads of new colours in the Tosh Merino DK, Tosh DK, Sock, as well as the lovely Pure Silk Lace. Other new arrivals:
- Kim Hargreaves book Scarlet, with twenty-one designs including Rumour featured on the right. This lovely sweater with a softly gathered hemline and buttons to back neck is knit in Rowan Kidsilk Haze.
- From Fleece Artist, Little Square Socks in Handmaiden Casbah, an exquisite merino, cashmere, nylon blend. Also, the always so popular Slubby Blue and Slubby Blue Narrow Scarf kits.
- New Offhand Design bags including Zhivago Weekender, Scottie, and Gatsby, as well as circular clutches, in a variety of new fabric choices.
And, coming soon, new patterns and colours from Spud and Chloe and Blue Sky Alpacas.
[Please note that inventory may vary between stores]
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
Echo, the lovely cardigan featured on the right is knit in Shibui's Heichi, a 100% silk yarn that is a perfect alternative for those who don't want a wool cardigan. Knit from cuff to centre, the V-neck is created using short rows instead of decreases and the centre back seam is exposed to see the effect of using two colours. Fun and quick to knit!
The Flukra shawl by The Shetland Trader, begins with a Shetland construction method to create a centre triangle. Stitches are then easily picked up from the yarn over loops that are formed down two sides and the border is worked outwards from the triangle. Suggested yarn is Madelinetosh Tosh Lace. Exquisite!
And, Stephen West never disappoints and his Gyllis simple lace scarf is stunning. This scarf is worked in sections divided by different locations of increases that give the fabric a dramatic arched shape. A sample of this scarf knit in Misti Alpaca's Qualla Sport will soon be available for viewing at our Point Grey location.
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Upcoming Events
Join us on Thursday, January 26th from 7-9 pm for an informative presentation by Zealana's Jamid Khan on the wonderful New Zealand possum line, its history, attributes, and conservation efforts.
Also, how about doing a knit-along this year? If you haven't joined us yet, it's a lot of fun! We have just started our Tiny Owl KAL, so cast on and join us on Friday nights. Thanks to our lovely Deanna, we have become obsessed with Tiny Owl Knit patterns. Some of the patterns to choose from include: Gnome Home, Ocelots, Ships & Seaside, Woodland Hoody, Fairy Castles, Deer with Antlers, Baby Lamb cuffs, Free Rapunzle, Alice in Wonderland, Meow Mitts, Sweet Robin Wristies, Bee Keepers' Quilt, Moss & Bluebell Pocket Scarf, and Sleeping Beauty Cowl.
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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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