Monthly Archives: February 2016

Awesome Newbies in Store!

Nancys Knit Nacks Ballwinder 2Nancy’s Knit Knacks Ball Winder

Nancy’s Knit Knacks is the Cadillac of Ball Winders. It is the world’s leading commercial quality ball winder. It is a heavy duty unit made from wood with top quality steel components, which is used manually, but can be upgraded to an electrical unit (with the NKK power base).  Whether you are very good at breaking ball winders, or just want a sexy piece of knitterly equipment, this is the tool for you.

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Knitomatic felt bin BLOG

Felt Storage Bins

A good sized basket or bin is a necessity for every knitter or crocheter to keep order.

  • Synthetic felt
  • 32cm x 33 cm x 35cm

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Felt Tote Bag BLOG COMBO

Felt Tote Project bags

These little totes are the perfect size for carrying your project in style. Made from synthetic felt, they have a flat gusseted base, and stand on their own. They won’t be around for long, so get one while they last!

  • Velcro Closure
  • 10 cm deep x 37 cm wide x 37 cm high (4″ x 14.5″ x 14″)

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Nancys Knit Knacks WPI tool

Wraps Per Inch (WPI) Tool

A Wraps Per Inch (WPI) tool is a very handy device for measuring the thickness of your yarn. If you have unlabelled mystery yarn in your stash, you may find these little gadgets very, very helpful. The WPI tool also comes with a laminated conversion chart which includes instructions on using the tool plus reference data for interpreting the WPI.

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Folding Scissors BLOG

Folding Scissors

Compact Folding Scissors are a must for any notions pouch.

  • Stainless steel blades, plastic grip (makes them a bit lighter)
  • Folded length 13.2cm
  • Unfolded length: 8.9cm

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RESTOCKED Malabrigo Rios

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Malabrigo Rios

Malabrigo Rios is a super-duper soft, machine washable yarn made from 100% merino wool. It’s hand dyed for subtle variations. Great for anyone and any project except felting (it will not felt). Especially suitable for babies, kids and men.

  • 100% Machine Washable Merino Wool (superwash)
  • 100g/192m (200 yds)
  • Aran weight
  • 18 sts & 24 rows = 4″/10cm
  • 5mm/US8 needles
  • Made in Uruguay
  • Pattern Ideas

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RESTOCKED Knitters Pride Interchangeable Crochet Hook Set

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Knitter’s Pride Interchangeable Crochet Hook Set

The Knitters Pride interchangeable crochet hooks are perfect for Tunisian Crochet, they have a smooth finish with just the right amount of grip that provides hours of comfortable crocheting. Both beginning and experienced crocheters will appreciate the deeply grooved hooks which allow for precision control over each stitch. Made of strong, lightweight wood, they are warm to the touch, gentle in the hand and ideal for everyone. The resilient, flexible cords lay flat, with no kink or twist, and are easy to both use and to store. Hooks are approximately 15.5cm/6″ long. Made in India.

Set Includes

  • 8 Hooks: 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 mm (US sizes E, G, 7, H, I, J, K, L)
  • 4 colour coded cables:  1 x 24″ (60cm), 2 x 32″ (80cm), 1 x 40″ (100cm)
  • 1 set cord connectors
  • 8 end caps
  • 4 cord keys
  • clear vinyl pouch

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RESTOCKED Knitter’s Pride Marblz Set

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Knitter’s Pride Marblz Deluxe Needle Set

This stunning set includes 9 pairs of interchangeable needles and accessories. The needles are strong & durable, yet lightweight, smooth, with just the right flexibility. They’re warm to the touch and and gentle in your hands. They’ve been designed with just the right “grab” to help manage those slippery stitches and aid with picking up stitches. The points are sharp and gradually tapered, ideal for all knitting projects. 

Set Includes

  • 9 sets of knitting needle tips: 3.5, 3.75, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 8mm (US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.5, 11)
  • 4 sets of cords: 1 x 60cm/24″, 2 x 80cm/32″, 1 x 100cm/40″
  • 8 end caps
  • 1 set of cord connectors
  • 4 cord keys
  • Portable, zippered vinyl case (the box case is no longer available)

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RESTOCKED Real Fur Pompoms!

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Rabbit Pompoms

Genuine rabbit fur pompoms are ideal as an accessory for hats, bags, hair ties and more. Sizes vary- see colour selection for details. All pompoms come with a loop to attach it to a hat.

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raccoon pompom BLOGRaccoon Pompoms

Genuine raccoon fur pompoms are ideal as an accessory for hats, bags, hair ties and more.  5.25″/13cm in diameter, stretch band attached for fastening.

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Knit Hack!

Attach your pompom to the top of your hat with a snap closure! It will make washing your hat easy-peasy, and you can wear your pompoms interchangeably.

NEW Fruity Mini Zipper Pouches

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Fruity Mini Zipper Pouches

These cool little pouches/purses hold your precious little notions that always seem to escape (tapestry needles, mini-scissors, stitch markers, point protectors, etc).

  • 12cm wide x 10.5cm high (5″W x 4.25″ H)
  • fully lined
  • slightly plush
  • zipper closure
  • polyester

 

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NEW Colours of Mineville Angora Wool

Some glorious new shades of Mineville Angora Wool arrived this week! Our store sample (the Pisti Mobiusis almost finished, we’ll show it off ASAP – promise.  If you’re looking for patterns that work with this yarn check out some of THESE (the Mineville is a nice all natural sub for Berroco Folio).

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Mineville Angora Wool

This yarn is simply awesome! It’s soft, has a bit of a halo, and at 480m (525 yds) per skein it runs more than TWICE as long as similar DK weight yarns (an average size sweater can be made with 2.5 skeins – that’s pretty affordable, especially since our prices are in Canadian dollars). It can be knit as a Sport weight/DK weight yarn, or finer if you like. The angora makes it light, airy and fluffy, but there is not enough in the mix to shed all over your clothes are make their way up your nose (I know you hate that, so do I). Dyed in stunning semi-solid colourways, it’ll knit up beautifully as sweaters, wraps, scarves, cowls, or anything else you can dream up. We’re making a Pisti Mobius with one skein, and you can check out other people’s finished projects on Ravelry.

The Mineville Wool Project is a new “off-brand” brand from the sisters at Fleece Artist and Handmaiden. The prices are excellent because we purchase the yarn in one-time only lots. This means that once it’s gone, it’s GONE, so be sure to order enough for your project.

 

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Yarn Swap This Sunday

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Just a reminder, the Yarn Swap cometh!

When: Sunday February 7th, 1 to 3pm

Where: Knit-O-Matic, 1382 Bathurst St, Toronto ON Canada

A yarn swap is a big eco-friendly redistribution of yarn, needles and other craft supplies. Bring in the crafty stuff you never want to see again and deposit it in one of our baskets. Poke around at all the other donations and take home whatever you want from the baskets. Don’t be embarrassed by the quality of yarn you bring, whatever is left over is donated to charities like Street Knit, Sistering, Silver Circle Seniors Services, and Gilda’s Club, most of whom prefer acrylic!

P.S.
I spent a little time tonight bagging (zilpoc bags from the dollar store are my best friends), labelling, and ruthlessly weeding my stash. The first bucket is already full – treasures abound!

NEW Manos Alegria Watercolours

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NEW Manos Alegria Watercolours

Manos del Uruguay Alegria Watercolours is an amazing sock yarn made from an easy-care blend of ultra-soft superwash merino with durable polyamide (but you can’t feel the synthetic, it feels like it’s all merino).  It’s “hand” is remarkably soft and spongy, and the bright, playful colorways make exciting baby projects and shawls, as well as socks, hats, gloves, etc. Looking for more colour? Try cousin Manos Alegria – it’s the same base, but variegated colourways.

  • 75% superwash merino, 25% polyamide
  • 100g/425m (445yds)
  • Fingering/Sock weight
  • 2.25 to 3mm (US1 to 3) needles
  • Gauge 28 – 30 sts = 4″/10cm
  • Machine wash in cool water, lay flat to dry
  • Made in Urugauy

 

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NEW Colours in Manos Alegria

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Manos Alegria colour A9239 Periquito

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NEW Colours in Manos Del Uruguay Alegria

Manos del Uruguay Alegria is the same soft base as Alegria Watercolours, but dyed in variegated colours. It’s an amazing sock yarn made from an easy-care blend of ultra-soft superwash merino with durable polyamide.  Its “hand” is remarkably soft and resilient, and the bright, playful colorways would make exciting baby projects as well as socks.

  • 75% superwash merino, 25% polyamide
  • 100g/425m (445yds)
  • Fingering/Sock weight
  • 2.25 to 3mm (US1 to 3) needles
  • Gauge 28 – 30 sts = 4″/10cm
  • Machine wash in cool water, lay flat to dry
  • Made in Urugauy

 

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