Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas.
It has been such a pleasure for me these last 2 months, yes it really has been 2 months, setting up the shop, meeting some wonderful people and sharing the joy that comes from colour, texture and creating.
Through out December Woolarium will be closed on Wednesdays, open every other day.
To coincide with the handmade markets being held at the Town Hall we will stay open until 7pm on Thursday night.
Our very successful Sit and Knit sessions on Sunday afternoons from 2pm-4pm will continue and we will also have a Sit and Knit on Thursday evening from 5pm to 7pm.
We will be closed from Christmas Day 25th Dec through to 1st January. Opening again 2nd January.
If you need anything urgently don't forget our online store or you can email us with your request.
Throughout January we will be open with reduced hours starting 2nd.
Sunday 11-3
Monday 11-5
Tuesday 11-5
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 11-5
Friday 11-5
Saturday 11-3
Sit and Knit session will start up again towards the end of January
The first of our range of Blue Sky Alpaca and Spud and Chloe yarns has arrived.
A wonderful yarn 100% Organic Cotton, soft to the touch and quick to knit with a tension of 16-20 sts per 10cm on 4.5mm - 5.5mm. In 19 beautiful colours so far.
A fabulous yarn Superwash 55% Wool and 45% Organic Cotton, great stitch definition and a tension of 16-20 sts per 10cm on 4.5mm - 5.5mm. In 12 gorgeous colours, with more on the way.
Superwash 65% Wool and 35% Organic Cotton. A Super Bulky yarn with a tension of 8-12 sts per 10 cms on 6mm.
So far only 5 colours but more on the way.
And here is just sample of the brilliant patterns available.
Soak is biodegradable, rinse free, phosphate free, available in 3 fragrances. Perfect for washing your hand made knits.
Interchangeable needles sets in store now!
Addi Click Basic - 10 pairs of tips, 3 cables, 1 connector
Addi Click Lace - 8 pairs of long tips, 3 cables, 1 connector
Addi Click Bamboo - 8 pairs of tips , 3 cables, 1 connector
Here is just a taste of what everyone is doing
A beautiful crochet sampler in Rowan hand Knit Cotton, thanks Cheryl its really causing a stir; First time knitter finished this cute little red vest; Elegant shawl in Shibui Sock; learning new sock making techniques
I've had such fun making the Christmas Wreath for the window and 2 Christmas Stockings in Millamia.
but I just couldn't wait to get going on the Cameron Hoodie knit in Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton
Christmas is coming! And there are some very organised knitters out there.
Loads of people have been coming in to Woolarium to pick up supplies for their Christmas gift projects.
So it got me thinking..........
From Knitty - Amy Singer's Everlasting Bagstopper
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer07/PATTeverlasting.html
Rowan Creative Linen - 50% Linen and 50% Cotton
With so many great colours to choose from it's hard to pick! Here are just a few.
Or perhaps Echo Recycled Cotton
This Hexagon Mittens pattern looks great.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hexagon-mitts-3
Knit in 4ply, there are so many choices -
Ella Rae Lace Merino, Misty Alpaca Sock, Shibui Sock.
Millamia have the perfect free pattern,
http://www.millamia.com/pat_size.php?name=Nordic%20Star%20Stocking&sort=&type=
Here are a few gems that arrived this week.
200 Crochet Blocks - by Jan Eaton. The must have book of crochet squares to mix and match.
How Tea Cosies Changed the World - by Loani Prior
100 Flowers to knit and crochet -by Lesley Stanfiled. A collection of beautiful blooms.
More Last Minute Knitted Gifts - by Joelle Hoverson
The sit and knit session have been loads of fun. Each Sunday from 2-4, bring your knitting, relax and share with other knitters or crocheters. It's so inspiring to see other peoples projects, new knitters gaining confidence to try new things and the pleasure it brings them. Here's a beautiful crochet top in progress from one of our Sit and Knitters, using Rowan Sienna 4ply.
I have seen a lot of people knit the Blythe Rug from the Noro book Family. It uses Noro Silk Garden and a simple but effect slip stitch. I decided to play around with the idea. So using Silk Garden and Rowan Pure Wool Aran and the same slip stitch I made a cushion cover. It was fun, quick and very satisfying to knit.
Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more …
© 2024 Woolarium
