Monthly Archives: August 2020

NEW Cute Cat & Dog Totes

Cotton Cat & Dog Totes

Ultimately, can you can go wrong with a cat wearing cat’s eye glasses or a chihuahua dressed as Urkle? How can they fail to brighten your day? Unpossible!

Gleener’s Cotton Tote bags are as rugged as they are stylish. They are extremely sturdy, made from thick 100% cotton canvas, so you can use them for hauling groceries as well as yarn and projects! The images are printed and then embroidered with applique.

Size: 10.5″ x 14″
100% cotton canvas
gentle wash on cold, lay flat to dry
Made in India

S’Wet Bags

Since I’ve got your attention … we’ve also restocked our supply of Gleener’s awesome S’wet Bags! We think Gleener’s S’Wet Bags make perfect project bags, but they’re so much more. Gleener is primarily a laundry company, so these bags are designed to do more than hold stuff and look pretty; they’re well made, they keep odours, wetness and messes contained. The zipper and lining are both waterproof, so they also make a great travel companion to the gym, swimming or beyond. Keep your projects safe, clean and dry anywhere you go. Gleener is also a Canadian company, the truly lovely people who work there reside in Montreal Quebec.

Medium: 10.5″ x 14″
Large: 16″ x 21″ (fits a large sweater or blanket)
Machine wash in cold water, flip it inside out and hang it up to line dry overnight.

On Wet Projects …

As an aside, getting your project caught in the rain kinda’ sucks. I’ve done it (I got caught on my bike in some torrential rain on my way home from work), and while it doesn’t qualify as a major life trauma, I was grateful that I didn’t have a ton of yarn left in the ball because I had to skein it up with the project still attached. Since then, I have a deep appreciation for water resistant project bags.

Soak Hand Sanitizer

Much like many companies during covid, Soak is now in the hand sanitizer business! Unlike many other companies, Soak’s hand sanitizer is great! I’ve got one up at the front cash in the store and I’ve been using it in between clients and to clean the debit machine. I’m happy to report that my hands are normal, they aren’t dry, and my cuticles are happy. I’ve come to appreciates the benefits of liquid hand sanitizer – it dries quickly and you don’t end up with your hands covered in goop.

What it is: Antiseptic skin cleanser. Contains 62% Ethanol. Kills harmful bacteria/germs. For personal hand hygiene to help prevent the spread of bacteria.

How it works: Spray small amount of sanitizer onto hands. Rub thoroughly into hands for at least 30 seconds. Allow to dry. spray. cleanse. carry on.

Adults and children over 2 years. 1-5 mL, 1-10 time(s) per day. For occasional and personal domestic use. Supervise children when they use this product. Store at room temperature (15-30 Celsius).

• 62% Ethanol
• Contains hydrating Aloe Leaf Juice
• Designed and made in Canada
• Meets Health Canada hand sanitizer standards

Ingredients: Medicinal ingredients: Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol) 62%. Non-medicinal ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice.

PRE-ORDER Drachenfels Wrap Kits (With links!)

Drachenfels Wrap Kit

This simple wrap makes for great TV knitting! Stave off the chill wind with this cosy shawl, which pays homage to the dragon of lore with a slipped garter colorwork pattern that hints of scales. It’s worked in garter stitch from tip to edge, then neatly finished with I-cord bind-off. Asymmetrical increases create an elongated triangle shape. Size: 83“ [210 cm] wingspan along top edge and 25.5“ [65 cm] width.

Kit

The Drachenfels Wrap Kit features a stunning shawl pattern is by Melanie Berg. It contains one skein of Urth Yarns Uneek Fingering and two skeins of Urth Yarns Monokrom Fingering (a total of1200m of fingering weight merino yarn per kit). Each kit comes packaged in a clear plastic bag with full-colour insert. Both yarns are super soft 100% superwash merino wool, made and hand-dyed in Turkey. The pattern recommends a 4mm/US6 and 5mm/US8 needle.

The brown colourway in the photographs is 03. The purple is colourway 02 (photos by Ninkka).

Pre-Order

We’re selling these kits as a pre-order and are not intending to stock them regularly in the store – they’ll function almost like a special order, and you have the option to order it any time (it will be available to purchase as long as the manufacturer makes it available to us). Your kit will ship or be available for pick-up once it arrives, and we will contact you. That said, the vendor is very fast, reliable, and close-by, so you shouldn’t have to wait too long. If you need your kit for a specific date please let us know and we can find out if it’s feasible. Please also let us know in advance if you’d like the yarn wound (you can leave a note when you are checking out online).

10% Off All Pre-Orders of Urth Yarns Kits, use code URTHY10 at checkout.

10% Off All Pre-Orders of Urth Yarns Kits, use code URTHY10 at checkout.

PRE-ORDER NIXE Shawl Kits

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NIXE by Melanie Berg

We’re Taking Pre-Orders For Nixe Kits NOW!

I just ordered the NIXE kit this afternoon – it’s so pretty I couldn’t pass it up! Nixe is an upcoming new pattern by designer Melanie Berg, scheduled to launch on August 26th, 2020. This two-colored asymmetrical triangle shawl, with an easy-to-knit yet beautiful stitch pattern that resembles a mermaid’s tail. The yarn, Balayage by @pascuali_filati_naturali, is a gorgeous blend of alpaca and organic, non-mulesed merino wool.

Finished Size: 98.5” [250 cm] wingspan and 23.5” [60 cm] deep 98.5” [250 cm] wingspan and 23.5” [60 cm] deep
Gauge (after blocking): 11 sts x 22 rows = 2 x 2” [5 x 5 cm] in garter stitch
Requires US 3 [3.25 mm/US3 circular needles or size to obtain gauge (not included in kit)

Kit Includes:

3 skeins Pascuali Balayage 190 yds/50g 3 Hanks: colour Ica (natural)
2 skeins Pascuali Balayage Handdyed 190 yds/50g: colour Paracas
Pattern: Digital copy (via Ravelry); provide your Ravelry username or email address to receive your pattern.

Pre-Orders

The pattern will be released on August 26, 2020. We will ship/contact you for pick-up as soon as our stock arrives. This kit is only available as a limited run and once it is sold out we most likely will not be able to get more.

USE code NIXE10 at checkout to take 10% Off your Nixe Kit purchase!

SPECIAL PRE-ORDER Lopi Blankets

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Lopi Blankets

Lopi’s ready-made blankets are back! These blankets are gorgeous heirloom pieces, prefect for your home or cottage, ideal in the living room or at the end of the bed, and they also make beautiful gifts. Made of Icelandic wool, they are extremely durable, lightweight, breathable and warm. The fabric is additionally combed after weaving to make it soft. The blankets come in a wide variety of patterns and all are reversible. The offerings are extensive this year with twenty-seven styles available, so there’s something for everyone (I’m partial to the ones with the colour blocks, the monochrome textures and the graphic polka-dots). To see larger images check out the Lopi 2020 Blanket Catalog HERE.

Please note, these are ready-made blankets, they are not a knitting kit and unfortunately do not come with a stunning landscape as a back-drop.

Sizes vary, see images for dimensions
27 styles are available for 2020
Fully reversible
Made in Iceland
Hand Wash (or machine wash on delicate alone) in cold water with delicate wash (Eucalan or Soak), lay flat or hang to dry.
View the Lopi 2020 Blanket Catalog HERE (includes larger images)

Pre-Orders

All pre-orders must be received by September 15th and will ship/be available for pick-up in October 2020 (exact date will depend on when we receive our order). We will only be ordering these blankets once this year, and will only be filling pre-orders, so be sure to place your order if you want one!

USE code LOPI20 at checkout to take $20 off your Lopi blanket purchase!

The Wool

Icelandic wool has historically been crucial to the survival of the nation as it provided both warmth and protection throughout centuries of harsh weather. It is also quite unique compared to the wool of other sheep breeds. The inner fibres are fine, soft and highly insulating while the outer fibres are long, glossy and water repellent. Therefore products made of Icelandic wool are extremely durable, lightweight and breathable

The Manufacturer
Ístex Ltd. is the main wool manufacturer in Iceland, with over a century of wool tradition behind their products. They create wool blankets, with narrative threads that weave together a modern sensibility of style, the artistic inspiration of a dramatic landscape and the unique quality of Icelandic yarn.