Spring is right around the corner here and it’s time to clear out winter and make some space for new stuff (and sometimes it’s just nice to have space). The following products are all 20% Off, and they are already discounted when you check-out, so you don’t need to lift a finger to receive your savings!
Sale is online AND in-store.
Sale applies only to products in-stock and does not apply to pre-orders or special orders.
Sale can NOT be combined with other discounts or discount codes (there is no free shipping on the discounted products).
Spring is just around the corner and I thought it’s the perfect time to share Mohair Gallant byCaidree, which I think will make a great mid-season sweater. Mohair Gallant is knit on 4.5mm/US7 needles with two strands of Drops KID-SILK held together, making it light and airy, something that can be worn over a tank-top or a tee-shirt, or if it’s cold a long-sleeved tee. Since the two strands are held together, you can choose the same colour, or you can combine two different colours and marl or blend them. When you hold together two colours that are close to each other it creates a greater depth of colour, especially with fuzzy yarns like mohair or alpaca.
I think this would also be a great sweater made with a single strand of Drops BRUSHED ALPACA SILK, which can be a great alternative to knitting with mohair. Drops BRUSHED ALPACA SILK knits to a slightly heavier tension, so you should plan to knit a size smaller in the pattern.
Caidreedesigns great, simple sweaters, knit in the round. For two thicker, faster version of this sweater you can skip to the bottom of this post.
Description
The Mohair Gallant is a medium lace weight advanced beginner, top down, raglan sweater knitting pattern. It is simple and airy, classic cropped sweater, perfect to wear with high waisted jeans and over dresses. It features a mock neck and it is framed with an i-cord edge around the sleeve cuffs and bottom hem. Worked using two strands of silk mohair yarn held together in the round in stockinette stitch all the way through. Intended to be worn with at least 5 cm of positive ease. The pattern is written in American knitting terms.
Sizes
Bust size of the finished sweater with 5 to 10 cm of positive ease built into the patternis
XS 33.5″ (S 35.5”, M 39.5”, L 43”, XL 47”, 2XL 51”, 3XL 55”, 4XL. 59“, 5XL 63”) inches
XS 85 (S 90, M 100, L 110, XL 120, 2XL 130, 3XL 140, 4XL 150, 5XL 160) cm
Model is wearing size M on 93 cm bust.
Gauge 20 stitches by 28rows = 4”/10cm using size 4.50mm/US7 needles in stockinette stitch, in the round after washing and blocking.
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 Ziplocs (which you can get affordably at Dollarama and Ikea).
If possible, we request anyone attending our events to please refrain from wearing perfume
Dropping off donations is always FREE and you can do it any time we are open
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 appreciated.
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 Ziplocs (which you can get affordably at Dollarama and Ikea).
If possible, we request anyone attending our events to please refrain from wearing perfume
Dropping off donations is always FREE and you can do it any time we are open
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 appreciated.
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 (free shipping is not available during the sale).
Curbside Pick-up, shipping & same-day/next-day delivery are available!
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
