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Month: May 2016
KENZIE by Hikoo Has Now Arrived!
KENZIE by Hikoo is a New Zealand yarn with 50% merino, 25% nylon, 10% angora and 5% silk noils. Considered a tweed, the merino, angora & alpaca gives this yarn softness and body, the nylon provides strength and the silk noils give it a delicate texture and color accents.
Available in 30 vibrant and popular colors, this smooth 3 ply yarn comes in 50 gram balls (160 yds) and knits up on 4-5 mm needles with a gauge of 20 sts per 10 cm/4 inches. $11.50 per ball
Great for knitting accessories and garments, many free patterns are available at www.skacelknitting.com/kenzie-magalog/ or you can also check out Ravelry at www.ravelry.com for lots of patterns (purchase will be required).
Rowan Limited Release Yarns Arriving In Fall 2016
Exciting New Concept From Rowan!
This Fall/Winter, Rowan will be introducing a limited release selection of new yarns to include Fine Silk, Cashmere, Hemp Tweed Chunky and Softest Merino Wool.
Many wonderful patterns for babies, men and women will be available with the launch of these new yarns designed by some of our favorites, Lisa Richardson, Sarah Hatton and Martin Storey.
Fine Silk
A fine yarn made in Italy with a silky sheen, it is soft to your touch because of merino and viscose fibers.
40% silk 30% wool 30% viscose
25 gram balls
Approximately 150 m (164/yds)
Gauge: 35 sts/45 rows to 10 cm/4 in
Knit on 2 1/4 mm ndls
Cashmere
Made in Italy this is a soft cashmere yarn made of 95% cashmere and 5% wool, ideal for babies and womens garments. It is recommended that you wash your finished garment before wearing to maximize the softness.
25 gram balls
Approximately 75 m (82 yds)
Gauge: 20 sts/28 rows to 10 cm/4 in
Knit on 4 1/2 mm needles
Hemp Tweed Chunky
Hemp Tweed Chunky is soft to the touch with a modern tweed effect. A 'breathable' yarn, hemp tweed garments will naturally soften with wear and are resistant to stretching.
75% wool 25% true hemp made in Italy
100 gram balls
Approximately 100m (120 yds)
Gauge: 14 sts/19 rows to 10cm/4in
Knit on 6 mm ndls
Softest Merino Wool
Ideal for cool weather garments and accessories, this super soft chunky roving yarn is made of 100% extrafine merino wool.
Made in Romania
100 gram balls
Approximately 100 m (109 yds)
Gauge: 13 1/2 sts/19 rows to 10 cm/4 in
Knit on 7 mm ndls
Classes Being Offered – Learn to Knit Socks & Free Classes to Finish Your Martin Storey Knit-Along Afghan
Sock Class
Looking for a small project to knit this summer? Learn how to knit socks!
Supplies to be purchased at the first class:
> Sock yarn - solid colours
> Double pointed needles (DPN's) - 3 to 3 1/4 mm wood
> Scissors, small safety pins, measuring tape and needle gauge ruler
> Crochet hook - 2 1/2 mm
> "Need a Sock - Cabin Fever" book
WHEN: Tuesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm with the first class beginning on May 24th. Classes will run through to June 14th, 2016.
WHERE: Wool N'Things Classroom
COST: $90.00 for lessons + supplies
Registration is required for the sock class. Please contact Mary Ellen Williams at 613-824-0638 to register. You will be paying Mary Ellen directly for the lessons.
Martin Storey Knit-Along Afghan – Sewing the Squares
If you need help sewing your squares together, come join us on Saturday, May 14th, 2016 from 10 am to Noon. Mary Ellen has many years of knitting experience, therefore she will provide you with many sewing tricks and tips.
This class is FREE so please call Wool N'Things at 613-841-8689 to reserve your spot. Please note: If we do not receive any registrations, the class will be cancelled.
Martin Storey Knit-Along Afghan – Sewing the Border
Sewing a border on a large afghan may be tricky, so join us on Saturday, May 28th, 2016 from 10 am to Noon. Mary Ellen and Carmen have many years of experience between the two of them, therefore they will be able to provide you with many sewing tricks and tips.
This class is FREE so please call Wool N'Things at 613-841-8689 to reserve your spot. Please note: If we do not receive any registrations, the class will be cancelled.