The Sailor Slippers are an adorable set of felted slippers. They made by knitting them with a feltable yarn like Drops Andes, and then washing them in hot water to felt them down and make them solid and sturdy. It’s like magic in your washing machine!
Notes
There is a template you can print out (or upload to a drawing program) and colour in to help you visualise colour combinations, which can be found HERE!
Skill level: Advanced beginner
Techniques
Long tail cast on, backwards loop cast on, stockinette stitch, increasing (m1l and m1r) and decreasing (k2tog and ssk) stitches, picking up stitches, seaming (mattress and Kitchener stitch), applied i-cord edge.
The Sailor Slippers are worked flat in stockinette stitch starting with the heel panel. Stitches are then picked up at the right side of the heel panel, cast on in extension and picked up at the left side of the heel panel. This forms the top of the slippers, which is knit from ankle to toe. From there, you will carry on knitting the sole from toe to heel. The top of the foot and sole are seamed together using mattress stitch, and the heel panel and sole are then seamed horizontally. The applied i-cord is then added to form the slipper opening, before washing and felting.
Sizes
US Women shoe size: 5.5 (6.5) 7.5 (8.5) 9.5 (10.5) 12
US Mens shoe size: 3.5 (4.5) 5.5 (6.5) 7.5 (8.5) 10 (10.5) 11.5 (12.5)
It’s that time again …. this year our BLACK FRIDAY SALE is from Wednesday Nov 26 at 12pm to Monday Dec 1 at 11:59pm! You can save up to 20% OFF select regular-priced itemsandselect Clearance items (that comes to up to 50% off some items that are already on sale!).
*Sale is online AND in-store. Discount is automatically applied at check-out, and can not be combined with any other offers or discount codes (including free shipping, which will not be available on sale items). We will not be able to process any in store returns during the sale (any products that are returned during the sale will be credited at the discounted price). Sale is only on products that are currently in stock, and does not apply to products that are pre-order or special order.
Things get REALLY BUSY in the store at this time of year (especially during a Black Friday sale)! If you’re coming to shop in-person for a project we recommend a few things you can do before leaving the house that will help us elevate your shopping experience and make it as smooth as possible:
1. PICK A PROJECT. Think about what you might like to make …. This REALLY helps us to help you! The best place to browse is an advanced search on Ravelry.com (you can refine your search as you narrow down what you like). You can also browse our Blog – we always list the materials required for our project recommended. If you need support with your skills try a Project that comes with an online video Tutorial. On our website we also have a link for Project Ideas.
2. MATERIALS. Think about your yarn preferences …. What thickness of yarn do you prefer/require? What type of fibre do you prefer (ie. wool, cotton, alpaca, a blend)? Is machine washability important? Do you need needles or do you already have the right size?
3. PRINT/DOWNLOAD YOUR PATTERN. Once you have settled on a project, please bring your pattern printed out (or at the minimum download the file to your phone or tablet).
Things to consider:
What size do you want to make?
What thickness/tension is the yarn your pattern is calling for?
How much yarn does your pattern require (in meters or yards)?
Please keep in mind, if you need help making these choices when you come in that it may take a little bit longer than usual.
The Petite Knit Cross Set is a super cute graphic Hat & Mitten set anyone can wear! The pattern was developed in collaboration with the Red Cross, and the entire sales from the pattern will be donated to the Red Cross. It;s sized for Toddler through to Adults. Use Sandnes Garn Double Sunday for a soft, comfortable and warm finished product!
I love the modern graphic look of Harvest Flower Sweater by Jessie Maed Designs! The Harvest Flower Sweater is a stranded colorwork sweater with a retro folk floral yoke motif. The Sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down with short row yoke shaping. The pattern is size inclusive up to 60″ bust, and would be great made with Cascade 220 Superwash.
Techniques: German short rows, two and three-color stranded colorwork, catching floats, knitting in the round, increasing, and decreasing.
Notes: Pattern includes two chart options (one as photographed, and one with a simple pixelated mound motif replacing the second set of flowers,) along with shorter yoke versions for both charts.
Size
This top is designed with 6-8”/15-20.5 cm of positive ease at the full chest. To choose your size, add 6-8”/15-20.5 cm to your full chest measurement. If you have a large bust in comparison to your upper bust, you can size down.
(XS, S, M)L, 1X, 2X{3X, 4X, 5X} to fit chest measurement of: (28, 32, 36)40, 44, 48{52, 56, 60}“ OR (71, 81.5, 91.5)101.5, 112, 122{132, 142, 152.5} cm
Garment Full Chest Measurement: (36, 40, 44)48, 52, 56{60, 64, 68}“ OR (91.5, 101.5, 112)122, 132, 142{152.5, 162.5, 172.5} cm
We posted a couple of weeks ago about the sensationally pretty Rosie Sweater (which we have cast-on for the store), and I think her little sister, the Rosie Mittens. The Rosie mittens are a small, manageable project that doesn’t require much yarn, so you might even have some leftovers (or you can cast on for the sweater too and get a little bit of extra yarn for some mitts). The Rosie Mittens would also make a great holiday gift! My favourite yarn for this project is a combination of Drops Alpaca and Drops Kid-Silk held together, but we also list some alternatives too.
Construction The Rosie Mittens are worked from the cuff up. You start with the ribbing, then work in stockinette, with increases for the thumb gusset. The thumb stitches are put on hold, and the pattern is worked. The top of the mitten is worked with decreases. Finally, the thumb is knitted.
We just finished Venlig, a new store sample! Venlig is a simple raglan knit from the top down in one piece with a little funnel neck. We made it with two strands of super soft, Drops Melody held together, so it’s super cozy but also airy. Drops Melody is a brushed alpaca yarn, which has the texture of a bulky mohair but the softness of baby alpaca (seriously, it feels like a cloud). We used 10mm/US15 needles, so it works up fast and easy, with little fuss (see notes below about needle size). If you want to use a heavier, more traditional texture of yarn, try using a single strand of Drops Andes: 5(6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 10) and 9mm/US13 and 7mm/US10.75 needles.
Notes
Our tension came out a bit looser than expected. We made size 1, but it measures 43″, so it fits size 2. When I swatched, I got 10 sts/4″, but Erica got 9 sts/4″ in the finished sweater …. so do a little swatch before you start to make sure your sweater comes out the size you want! We used 8mm/US11 & 10mm/US15 needles, but if you’re finding your tension is looser, go down a size to 7mm/US10.75 & 9mm/US13 needles.
If you want to use a heavier, more traditional texture of yarn, try using a single strand of Drops Andes: 5(6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 10) and 9mm/US13 and 7mm/US10.75 needles.
It’s time to start thinking about starting your holiday gifts … and what better gift than a cozy little bit cashmere to keep someone you love warm. A single skein of Nordic Eco Cashmere DK is enough to make the larger size, and you can even use slightly larger 4.5mm/US7 needles with this yarn.
The Sophie Scarf is worked back and forth in one piece, from tip to tip in garter stitch with built-in i-cord edges. The smaller size Sophie Scarf reaches around the neck once, while the larger size can wrap around the neck twice.
This is a great project for newer knitters, but check out our Skills Page for good video tutorials. If you want a larger project or gift see below and check out the Sophie Shawl or the Sophie Hood.
Size
Small (large)
Length from tip to tip: approx. 80 (102) cm [31½ (40¼) inches]
I just noticed the Ashley Lillis is retiring from knitting design and her entire library of previously knitting patterns are going away and are for sale for $7 (that’s seven bucks for all of them … it’s a steal). Ashley focuses her designs on basic garments that are suitable for inexperienced knitters. She offers lots of free YouTube video tutorials to guide you through the project. Her instructions are incredibly clear, the patterns are well written, and the video support is amazing. You can read more about her career shift and the pattern collection HERE (or watch her YouTube video HERE).
This easy pullover sweater is a project for the beginner knitter and fun for the more advanced knitter. The chunky yarn and larger needles make this quick and fun so you can cozy up in this oversized knit sweater in no time.
Size
Finished bust size of 37 (40, 43, 46.5, 49.5, 53, 56, 59) in OR 93.5 (101.5, 109.5, 118, 126, 134, 142, 150.5) cm.
The sweater is intended to have about 6-10 in/15-25.5 cm of positive ease so pick a size that will provide the intended ease or adjust to your desired ease. For example, if you have a 36 in/91.5 cm bust, a size 3 would be ideal for about 7 in/18 cm of ease. Feel free to adjust body length and armhole depth as desired.
Everyone needs a classic V-Neck cardigan to complete the wardrobe. This simple top-down raglan cardigan has a simple V-neck with gorgeous wood buttons. You can wear it open with your favorite tee underneath or wear it as a pullover on its own. The Hillside cardigan is knit with chunky yarn and larger needles so it knits up quite quickly. It’s great for beginner knitters and fun for the more advanced as well.
Size
finished bust size of 33.5 (37.5, 41.5, 45.5, 49.5, 53.5) in OR 84.5 (95, 105, 115, 125.5, 135.5) cm.
The cardigan is intended to have about 3-6 in/7.5-15 cm of positive ease so pick a size that will provide the intended ease or adjust to your desired ease. For example, if you have a 38 in/96.5 cm bust, a size 3 would be ideal for about 3.5 in/9 cm of ease. Feel free to adjust body length and armhole depth as desired. You can try on the cardigan as you go.
The Open Trails Sweater Vest is a fun, quick knit that’s great for beginner knitters and fun for the more advanced. The vest can be worn on its own or over your favorite t-shirt, dress, or collared shirt. It’s knit in the round from the bottom up, divided for the fronts and backs, and then seamed at the top. The collar and armhole ribbing are picked up and knit in the round.
Size
Finished bust size of 35 (38.5, 41.5, 45, 48, 51, 54.5, 57.5) in OR 89.5 (97.5, 105.5, 114, 122, 130, 138, 146) cm.
Intended to have about 3-5 in/7.5-13 cm of positive ease so pick a size that will provide the intended ease or adjust to your desired ease.
We have a couple of updates on shipping, some good news, some not so good …
Shipping Within Canada and Internationally
Great news, Canada Post is back and available for shipping! Everyone in far-flung places and with P.O. boxes can now have their parcels shipped again!
Shipping to The United States
We have unfortunately had to make the difficult decision to remove shipping options for the United States on our website. Because of the tarrifs imposed by the US Federal government, we are now required to ship with UPS (which is more expensive than Canada Post) so they can collect potential tarrifs. But more impactful and concerning is that we now have to collect and disclose to UPS the Social Security Number or IRS ID Number for clients receiving shipments within the United States. The liability involved with having this sensitive information makes me very uncomfortable, because it can very easily expose our clients to identity theft (their name, address and social security number will all be visible on their parcel). This weekend parcels that did not include a Social Security Number started being turned away by UPS and returned to us.
It’s swap time again! Time to tidy up your yarn stash and purge the stuff you’re never going to use. That’s right, you can bring us your shame and leave your guilt in our yarn swap bins with the assurance that the yarn that didn’t work out for you will have a second (or third, or fourth) life in a new home. What do you do at a swap? Bring in the yarn and needles you don’t want and take home whatever you like from our swap bins.
NOTE: partial balls are fine, but please bag them up together in a ziploc bag.
Details
The leftovers are donated to charities, and don’t be embarrassed by the quality of the yarn you bring, whatever is left over is donated to charities like Street Knit, most of whom prefer acrylic! If you want to donate but can’t make the date please feel free to drop it by when we are open, sealed up in a plastic bag. The only yarn we can’t accept is anything that is strongly scented (cigarette smoke or perfume). We are also a drop-off point for Street Knitand Knitted Knockers of Canada.
You can donate to the swap any time we are open, regardless of when the swap is, and you do not have to pay to donate, you can just drop off your donations at the store. You still need to bag everything in ziplocks (which you can get affordably at Dollarama and Ikea).
Dropping off donations is always FREE and you can do it any time we are openSaturday, October 18, 2025, from 1 to 4 pm
$10 to participate in the swap (please bring cash, proceeds go to the Red Door Family Shelter)
We request anyone attending our events to please refrain from wearing perfume
Streetknit
Catherine from Streetknit says new and clean gently used outerwear is in more demand than ever! Mitts, gloves, hats, scarves, cowls and neckwarmers are all welcome, and you can drop them off at the store any time. Shopping bags, totes and drawstring bags are also useful and apreciated.
To answer the other questions that arose last time:
So here’s a scenario …. you’re sorting through your stash (or your closet, or your bookcase, or anything else) , looking to purge, but you’re having a hard time parting with things that you know you aren’t using and haven’t touched in ages. Feelings are coming up, definitely some uncertainty – usually overwhelm creeps in for me and I end up keeping too many things – it happens, the subconscious is a busy place!
This weekend I was doing a little bit of spring purging and I came up with system that seems to have improved my output and brought me more neutrality. Based on Marie Kondo’s system, I pick up every object, and ask myself a question about the object: “Does this still serve my highest good?” Alternately, you can ask “Does this serve my greatest inner peace?”
I look for an answer of Yes, No, or some kind of equivocal/uncertain feeling:
YES: If the answer is a clear YES, then yay, keep the thing! It’s still working for you.
NO: If answer is a clear NO, then send it on its way out into the universe. Whatever that thing was in your life for, you’ve already learned those lessons, and its time to make room for fun new things to come into your life! Don’t worry about letting the NOs go, they block better things from coming in, so have faith that getting rid of them is really the best thing for you.
EQUIVOCAL/UNCERTAIN: If you feel equivocal, uncertain, overwhelmed, fuzzy, blank, avoidant, resistant, etc, then you’ve hit an opportunity to go deeper and clear out something you are already working on, something you’re getting ready to release. The object isn’t really what you’ve equivocal about, its a belief or idea that it is associated with. Here are some questions that you can ask that can help:
What have I been learning that this is a part of?
Am I holding on to something I can let go of? What am I holding on to?
Do I need to hold on to it? Am I still working on it, or am I done and I just need to let go?
Why am I holding on to it?
Is what I’m holding even mine, or does it belong to someone else? (other people’s beliefs frequently end up in our head …. )
LET GO: if you’re inclined to try and let go, try the following:
Try visualizing a big rose in front of you. Drop a magnet into the centre of the rose, and tell the rose its job is to suck up everything you’ve releasing. When the rose is done its work, send the it to the edge of the universe and blow it up!
Visualize a big gold sun above your head (make it at least 5 times your size) and fill it with all the good things you want for yourself right now …. (self-validation, amusement and neutrality are always suggested in addition to everything else). Poke a hole in the bottom of the sun and invite it to fill you up completely, down to the quantum level.
Revisit the object – do you still feel uncertain about it? If you do that’s ok, just file it away as ‘on the way out’ or ‘working on releasing’, and put it in a “Revisit this at the next purge” box. Chances are that the next time you do a clearing you’ll be ready to let it go and the attachment to it will be gone. Or even give it a week, you might feel differently after sleeping on it.
