PROJECT Ranunculus in Remix Light

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Ranunculus

We worked up this little top (Ranunculus) as an experiment to see how far we could stretch one skein of Berroco Remix Light – it turns out it can go the distance! Remix Light is a very popular little sprig and summer yarn that ticks a lot of boxes:

  • It’s very light and has double the yardage of an average cotton summer yarn (100g/400m)
  • It’s machine washable
  • It’s soft and comfortable to wear
  • It’s comfortable and easy to work with
  • It’s eco-friendly, and made from a blend of recycled fibres: Cotton, Linen, Silk, Acrylic, and Nylon.
  • It’s made in the first world (France), so no slave labour involved, just unionized, properly paid EU workers
  • It’s affordable and only costs $16.47/ball

We made the smallest size in the short sleeve and it only took ONE ball. Most of the sizes, long and short-sleeved, use two balls … making it a VERY affordable project. The pattern has instructions for both a short and a long sleeve version, and it is knit from the top-down, so you can make your sleeves any length you want.

Size

We made the short-sleeved version in Size 1 on 5.5mm/US9 & 4.5mm/US7 needles, and the combination of the needle size and the unique qualities of the yarn’s fibres made ours come out smaller than the pattern. Our tension was 18 sts & 26 rows = 4″/10cm (un-stretched) – this is a big difference to the pattern, which is a gauge of 14 sts & 20 rows = 4″/10cm.

Our garment ended up smaller than the pattern specifications: it measures 18″ across the chest (36″ bust) and 16″ high from the back of the neck to the bottom ribbing … a big drop from the pattern’s 46″ bust circumference. That said, I’m extremely happy with the finished project! It’s am amazing little top, and the size is just right for someone who wears a size XS or S. The fit is cropped, and after trying it on I’d say it’s a roomy fitting size small, or oversized XS. The fabric is very stretchy, it has a lot of give and a surprising amount of memory! It is very light and doesn’t have a ton of drape. We used the majority of 1 skein of yarn, and only had about 3g left (we used approx. 375m, or 5m more than the pattern suggested).

If you choose to follow our lead and use the yarn & needle combo we did (and your tension is the same) you can probably estimate the size will come out 20% smaller than the pattern recommends (ours was 22% smaller), so multiply the finished size by 0.78 got get a good idea of where yours will end up (see the measurements in bold below, I did the math for you).

  • 1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10, 11)
  • Pattern’s Finished bust circumference: 117 (123, 129, 134) (140, 146, 151)(157, 166, 174, 180) cm / 46 (48.5, 50.75, 52.75)(55, 57.5, 59.5)(61.75, 65.25, 68.5, 70.75)”
  • Our Finished Bust Circumference (corrected to 18 sts/4″): 36(38, 40, 41.25)(43, 45, 46.5)(48.25, 51, 53.5, 55.25)”

Yarn

We used Berroco Remix Light, a very light and airy bend of recycled plant and synthetic fibres – perfect for warm weather! Because we used up a good amount of our yarn, I have factored that into the yardage suggestions below and leaned on the side of caution so you won’t run out.

Remix Light has a light, nubbly, tweedy texture, which lends itself perfectly to this particular project. See finished Ranunculi made with Berroco Remix Light.

Berroco Remix Light:

  • Short sleeve: 1(2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2) balls
  • Long sleeve: 2 (2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2)(2, 3, 3, 3) balls

Other Great Spring & Summer Yarn Options

The pattern is written to be knit in a variety of yarn weights, from Lace to Worsted. Ideally, you want a solid or semi-solid coloured yarn, or a yarn that knits up in a very long, gradual ombre colourway, so you can see the details in the lace and textured stitches. The thinner the yarn, the lacier the sweater will be (yarn thickness goes from the thinnest at lace weight, then fingering, then DK, then worsted).

Berroco Modern Cotton (worsted weight – see finished projects):

  • Short sleeve: 2(3, 3, 3)(3, 3, 3)(4, 4, 4, 4)
  • Long sleeve: 3 (3, 3, 4)(4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 5, 5)

Berroco Modern Cotton DK (DK weight):

  • Short sleeve: 2(2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2)(2, 3, 3, 3)
  • Long sleeve: 2 (2, 2, 2)(3, 3, 3)(3, 3, 3, 3)

SALE Cascade Ultra Pima (DK Weight – see finished projects);

  • Short sleeve: 2(3, 3, 3)(3, 3, 3)(4, 4, 4, 4)
  • Long sleeve: 3 (3, 3, 4)(4, 4, 4)(4, 5, 5, 5)

SALE Berroco Pima Soft (DK weight):

  • Short sleeve: 4(4, 4, 4)(5, 5, 5)(6, 6, 6, 6)
  • Long sleeve: 5 (5, 6, 6)(6, 7, 7)(7, 8, 8, 8)

Schoppel Zauberball Cotton (fingering weight – see finished projects):

  • Short sleeve: 1(1, 1, 2)(2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2, 2)
  • Long sleeve: 2 (2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2)(2, 2, 3, 3)

Materials

  • 5.5mm/US9 circular needles
  • 4.5mm/US7 circular needles
  • stitch markers
  • tapestry needle
  • Pattern

Quick Knit: Nanaimo Cardigan with Berroco Macro Yarn

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Nanaimo in Macro

Erica made a Nanaimo cardigan with the Berroco Macro that’s currently on Sale. I know it’s past the season for thick sweaters, but it turned out beautifully and I thought you’d want to see it (plus I know some of you can’t get into summer knits, you skip over the season and start your fall knitting as soon as you hear the word “cotton”). Erica made the XL/XXL and used 4 skeins, so I think the very thick yarn went the extra distance! Thank you Erica!

Berroco Macro is a very soft, super bulky yarn that knits up very quickly on 15mm/US19 needles. It’s been discontinued, so don’t wait on this one because it won’t be around forever, but it also means that we can provide it at a discount and share the savings.

Nanaimo is knit in the easy top-down raglan style using circular needles for a seamless simple construction. This may be the fastest sweater your ever knit!

The pattern has been updated and includes a Companion PDF for all Good Night, Day top-down sweater patterns. This guide includes instructions for adding German Short Rows, an alternative to separating and picking up sleeves, and an Italian sewn bind-off tutorial complete with photos.

Size

  • XS/S, (M/L), (XL/XXL), (XXXL)
  • finished chest approx 49.5 cm / 19.5” (56 cm / 22”), (62. 25cm / 24.5”) ( 68.5 cm / 27”) (75 cm /29.5”)
  • Body length approx 42 cm / 16.5” (46 cm / 18.5) or desired

Materials

Guayaba Pretty Summer Knit Tee

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Guayaba

I love the floral patten motif of the Guayaba tee, the overall shape reinds me of a tulip or a lotus. Use Berroco Modern Cotton or Sandes Garn Line to make this pretty summer top!

The Guayaba tee is an oversize and slightly cropped summer top. It is decorated with evenly spaced, round lace patterns. This project has lots of ease, making it airy and comfortable during the greatest heat. The entire project is minimalistic, easy, quick and fun to make, as I believe, the perfect summer piece of garment should be. It will match both shorts and skirts or dresses!

Construction

The designs is worked almost completely seamlessly from the top down. Front stitches are cast on using a provisional cast-on method and, after shoulder and neckline shaping, joined and worked straight down to the underarm. Stitches for the back are picked up along the front shoulders and cast on for the back neck. After shoulder shaping, back is worked straight down to the underarm. Shoulders are shaped using German short rows. Back and front are joined together and continued straight in one piece down to the hem. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armholes. Hem and sleeve scallops are shaped using German short rows. Neckline stitches are picked up around neck opening and finished with one row of purl stitches.

Size

  • 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
  • Top circumference in chest: 97 (104, 112, 120, 128, 136, 144, 156, 164) cm / 38.25 (41, 44, 47.25, 50.5, 53.5, 56.75, 61.5, 64.5)“
  • Suggested positive ease: 12-20 cm / 4.75 – 8”
  • The pictures show size 2, with 18 cm / 7” ease.

Yarn Options

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NEW PROJECT Castle Hill

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Castle Hill

When I saw Castle Hill I felt sooooo nostalgic for my early days of knitting. It reminds me of the endless parade of cabled pullovers that were all the rage in knitting magazines in the mid 90s. I had a subscription to Vogue Knitting, and even though I didn’t really know what I was doing, I loved looking at the pictures and imagining all the sweaters I could make. And now here it is, back again, and I know what I’m doing now, and this time round there’s an absolute universe of YouTube videos to help me with anything I don’t know. This updated version has a shorter, cropped length and elbow-length sleeves (although you can make them longer if you like).

Knit in Berroco Modern Cotton yarn, Castle Hill is knit in the round from the bottom up to the underarms, where the back and front are completed separately and seamed at the shoulders. Sleeves are knit flat separately and seamed during finishing. The cable pattern is written out, not charted.

Size

  • Finished Bust: (34½, 40, 45¼, 50½) [56, 61¼, 66½, 72]“/(87.5, 101.5, 115, 128.5) [142, 155.5, 169, 183] cm
  • Length: (19, 19½, 20, 20½) [21, 21½, 22, 22]”/(48.5, 49.5, 51, 52) [53.5, 54.5, 56, 56] cm
  • Shown in size 4 (50½“/128.5 cm).
  • Recommended ease: Approximately 2–4”/5–10 cm positive ease.

Materials

PROJECT IDEA Wave Tee in Estelle Breeze

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Yay for textured yarns! The Wave Tee is designed with a nubbly, bulky weight textured yarn similar to Estelle Breeze, so it’s sure to work up fast.

Construction

The Wave Tee is worked seamlessly from the top down with a boat neck. Short rows are worked at the neck to raise the back. The yoke is shaped first with increases for the sleeves and then with raglan increases. The body is worked in the round in stockinette stitch. Sleeves are worked at the end, and instructions for either a short sleeve or a long sleeve are provided.

Note on Tension

Cotton yarn stretches when washed and with wear. Make a 5″ x 5″ swatch and wash and dry it before measuring your tension. If your tension is coming out tighter than the pattern’s gaugue (for exaple you are getting 13 or 14 sts = 4″) then go up a size in the pattern.

Size

  • XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
  • Finished Bust circumference: 87 (90) 95 (100) 107 (117) 125 (135) 142 (152) cm OR [34¼ (35½) 37½ (39½) 42¼ (46) 49¼ (53¼) 56 (59¾) inches]
  • Length mid back: 43 (44) 45 (49) 52 (54) 56 (57) 58 (60) cm OR [17 (17¼) 17¾ (19¼) 20½ (21¼) 22 (22½) 22¾ (23½) inches]
  • Ease: Designed to have approx. 5-7 cm [2-2¾ inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 5-7 cm [2-2¾ inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement.

Materials

For a SMOOTHER texture try holding 2 strands of Sandnes Garn Line together: 6(7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 11) balls (plus an extra 2+ balls if you want to add long sleeves).

For a TWEEDY texture try holding 2 strands of Berroco Remix Light together: 2 (2, 2 to 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) balls, (plus add an extra ball if you want to add long sleeves).

For a FUZZY texture (more a fall/winter thing) try Drops Melody and go up one size in the pattern: 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls, (plus add an extra 2 balls if you want long sleeves).

To make a long-sleeved version purchase at least an extra 100g of yarn.

LYS DAY SALE April 26th to 27th

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LYS DAY SALE

Local Yarn Store Day (or LYS) is April 26th, and in celebration, all regular-priced, in-stock yarns are 15% Off from Saturday April 26th until Sunday April 27th! The sale is both online and in-store and includes summer yarns and staples we keep year-round.

The discount will be automatically applied at check-out and can not be combined with any other discounts, sales, or offers (including free shipping). Discount does not apply to special orders or pre-orders. The sale starts April 26th, 2025 at 12am and ends Sunday April 27th, 2025 at 11:59pm.

KNIT NEON

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We just received 4 new NEON colours in Cascade 220 Superwash Merino and it made me think how lucky we are to have great neon yarns in three thicknesses: Fingering (Cascade Heritage), Worsted (Cascade 220 Superwash Merino), and Super Bulky (Cascade Spuntaneous). All 3 yarns are made from super-soft merino wool, and both Heritage and 220 Superwash Merino are machine washable (Spuntaneous is hand-wash).

Safety First

Neon colours are great for safety. As a cyclist who’se been hit by a distracted driver, I can attest to the importance of highly-visible clothing for pedestrians. Since then my goal has been to stay out of the hospital, and I always wear neon outerwear when I’m on my bike. The neon makes me much, much more visible to drivers, and I think both parties appreciate that. I’ve noticed that since I started wearing neon, drivers are also a lot nicer to me, and my interactions in traffic are much friendlier – I think they just couldn’t see me before, and now I’m REALLY hard to miss.

My friend David has a visibility impairment, and he wears neon too. He is legally blind, but he doesn’t look it, which makes people think that he can do and see things that he can’t, and they assume that he is aware of things that he isn’t. I recommended he wear neon so people would notice him first, and he says it’s been a total game-changer. On an overcast fall/winter/early spring day, a bright garment, even as small as a hat or a scarf, can make a BIG difference.

NEON PATTERN INSPIRATIONS

Colour Combos

Neon colours aren’t really like other colours because they’re so BRIGHT. They are great on their own, but they also look wonderful combined with a neutral like light grey, cream, or even a darker colour like a charcoal grey or black, and even navy (for that lite-brite effect). Pictures speak louder and more effectively than words, so I put together a ‘look-book’ of pattern inspiration (linked above) to give you an idea of what can be done with neons. There are also great colour combinations in the book Neons & Neutrals by Aimee Gille.

You can use a little hit of Neon paired with a field of neutral to set it off and create a dynamic look, like in the Granny Stripe Blanket or this Cumulonimbus Nuvem Wrap by Melidott (pictured above).

You can mellow out a neon and make it a bit more pastel by holding a neon base yarn (Cascade Heritage) with an off-white (or something close) kid-mohair (like Drops Kid-Silk) and marling them. Look for a pattern that combines a Fingering Weight with a Lace Weight yarn. To take it down a few more notches strand it with two strands of kid-mohair or a single strand of brushed alpaca like Drops Brushed Alpaca & Silk. You can see this in projects like Neon Cecil (above) and Stephen West does this frequently to modify the colour.

Yarn Combining:

  • Lace weight mohair + fingering = worsted (4.5mm/US7 to 5mm/US8 needles/hook)
  • fingering + fingering = worsted (4.5mm/US7 needles/hook)
  • Lace weight mohair x 2 + fingering = aran to bulky (5.5mm/US9 to 6.5mm/US10.5 needles/hook)
  • Lace weight mohair + worsted = bulky (6mm/US10 to 6.5mm/US10.5 needles/hook)
  • fingering + aran brushed alpaca = bulky (6mm/US10 needles/hook)

Cascade 220 Superwash Merino

Bright news! Cascade 220 Superwash Merino is now available in NEON colours! Pink, Orange, Yellow and Green …. you’ll never be missed again! Know someone who takes long walks in the winter? Make ’em a hat and keep them visible, safe and warm.

One skein is enough for a hat, two for a regular scarf (6″ wide), 3 for a larger scarf (8″ wide), 4 for a shawl or wrap, 5+ for a sweater (depending on the size), 10+ for a throw blanket.

Cascade 220 Superwash Merino is a great staple yarn and comes in a plethora of colours. It’s 100% machine washable Merino wool, soft enough for babies and kids. Great for just about everything and anything (except felting).

  • Light worsted weight
  • 100% Superwash Merino Wool
  • 100g/200m (220yds)
  • 4mm to 4.5mm (US 6 to 7) needles
  • 20 sts = 4″ (10cm)
  • Machine was cool, tumble dry cool.
  • Made in India
  • Project ideas from Ravelry

Colorblock Jute Stitch Blanket

Size

  • Crib (Throw)
  • Finished Dimensions: 30 inches wide x 39 inches long (42 inches wide x 55 inches long)

Materials

Manhattan Hat

Just about ANY hat pattern that calls for worsted-weight yarn will work with Cascade 220 Superwash Merino, but I thought this one shows off what a VERY bright colour can do.

Size

  • Baby, Toddler, Child (Adult S, Adult M, Adult L)
  • Finished circumference: 12”, 13.3”, 14.7” (16”, 17.3”, 18.7”) / 30.5, 34, 37.3 (40.6, 44, 47) cm
  • To fit a head circumference: 16”, 17.3”, 18.7” (20”, 21.3”, 22.7”) / 40.5, 44, 47.3 (50.6, 54, 57) cm with approximately 4” / 10 cm of negative ease.

Materials

Cascade Heritage

Neons are also available in a fingering weight superwash merino, Cascade Heritage. Two pinks, two oranges, red, yellow, green, and a purple that didn’t make it to the photo shoot (it’s back-ordered).

Cascade Heritage is a soft, durable, and overall lovely new sock yarn. It’s a super soft blend of superwash merino wool and nylon, so they’ll make your hands and feet happy, but also wear well. 1 skein makes a pair of socks, gloves, mitts, or a hat. 

  • Sock yarn/Fingering Weight
  • 75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon
  • 100g – 400m (437 yds)
  • 28 to 32 sts = 4″ (10cm) on 2.25mm to 3.25mm
  • Machine wash cold, tumble dry
  • Made in India
  • See pattern ideas on Ravelry
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Musselburgh

I love this hat because it’s so warm! If you knit it as a beanie it’s 2 layers thick, and if you make it with a folded brim then it is FOUR layers thick. Hallelujah, a winter hat that keeps me warm on the coldest days!

Size

  • Baby (Toddler, Child/Adult S, Adult M, Adult L, Adult XL)
  • To fit head circumference: 16(18, 20, 22, 24, 26) inches

Materials

Happy Street

Materials

Lapponia

I love dmhartley‘s Lapponia with neon pink, it’s gorgeous! I also love the pairing of the neon with navy blue and ochre, it’s unexpected and it works!

Size

  • 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
  • Finished chest circumference: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72)” / 100 (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180) cm.
  • Choose a size with approx. 4-8” 10-20 cm of positive ease.

Materials

Cascade Spuntaneous

Cascade Spuntaneous is a super bulky, single-plied yarn that is buttery soft. Made with 100% extra fine merino wool, its design and texture will have you thinking comfort and favourite in a twisted hank. Spuntaneous lends itself to statement accessories like oversized cowls, hats and capelets.

Project Ideas

1 skein is enough for a hat or a scarf, 2 for a large scarf, 4+ for a sweater, 5 to 10 for a blanket.

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Weekend Jacket

Size

  • This garment is intended to be worn with about 45-49 cm / 17.75-19.25 inches positive ease.
  • For between sizes, choose the smaller size.
  • Size: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}
  • Designed to fit actual bust circumference: 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117) {127, 137, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5} cm / 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) {50, 54, 58, 62, 66} inches.
  • Finished Bust Circumference: 124.5 (134, 144.5, 154, 163) {175.5, 183, 195.5, 203, 215.5} cm / 49 (52.75, 57, 60.5, 64.25) {69, 72, 77, 80, 84.75} inches

Materials

SALE Cascade Ultra Pima Fine

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CASCADE ULTRA PIMA FINE

CLEARANCE SALE 20% OFF

Cascade Ultra Pima Fine is a super soft and silky, machine-washable pima cotton. Its a sport-weight, and is great for all kinds of projects from baby garments, blankets, amigurumi and toys, sweaters, tops, tees, shawls and wraps, facecloths, shopping bags, etc. It also crochets and weaves beautifully! This yarn is made in Peru and imported directly from the manufacturer to Canada.

Please note, this yarn has been discontinued by the distributor and stock is limited. If you need more than we currently have in stock we are happy to check and see if they have more.

SEE PROJECT IDEAS

  • 100% Pima Cotton
  • 50g/125m (136 yds)
  • Sport Weight
  • Knitting Needles: 3.25mm to 3.75mm or US 3 to 5
  • Knitting Gauge: 24 to 26 sts = 4″/10cm
  • Crochet Hook: E / 3.50 mm (up to F / 3.75 mm, G / 4.00 mm)
  • Crochet Gauge: 17sc to 16sc = 4″/10cm
  • Machine Wash Cold. Tumble Dry Low
  • Made in Peru, imported directly to Canada

Tulip Tank

Size

  • Finished Chest Circumference: 31 (35, 39, 43, 47) (51, 55, 59, 63) inches
  • Length from Shoulder to Bottom Edge: 22½ (23, 23¼, 24¼, 24¾) (25, 25½, 26¼, 26½) inches
  • Length from Underarm to Bottom Edge: 14 inches
  • To fit chest circumference of 26-29 (30-33, 34-37, 38-41, 42-45) (46-49, 50-53, 54-57, 58-61) inches with 2 to 5 inches of positive ease

Materials

Edie

Edie is a simple tee worked with raglan increases from the top down. First you have to work back and forth until V-Neck shaping is complete, then in the round to the end. Short-row shaping for the rounded bottom gives a casual finish. Stitches for short sleeves are picked up after the body is complete, to work the sleeves top down in the round. An optional neck finishing is provided. Sample shows unfinished, raw edges.

Size

  • XS (S, M1, M2, L, XL, XXL)
  • Finished bust circumference: 33 (35, 37, 39.5, 42, 45, 49.5) inches OR 83.5 (89, 94.5, 100, 107, 114.5, 125.5) cm
  • Sample is size XS with approx. 2 inches of positive ease at bust

Materials

Notes

Sivu

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this top-down crochet masterpiece boasts elegance and versatility. Elevate your wardrobe with its enchanting leaf stitch pattern adorning the yoke, harmoniously juxtaposed with a sleek and understated body. The pattern includes full written instructions, chart and schematic.

Size

  • Finished bust: 30.25 (33.75, 38.25, 42.25, 46)(50, 54, 57.75, 61.75) in / 77 (85.5, 97, 107, 117) (127, 137, 147, 157) cm
  • The top is designed to be worn with no ease.

Materials

Fiorellino

Fiorellino is worked seamlessly from the top down. Starting with the neck shaping, short rows are worked back and forth to create a higher back neck. The yoke is then worked in the round to sleeve separation. Increases are worked into the textured part of the yoke, followed by raglan increases for the lower part of the yoke. Sleeve stitches are placed on hold to work the body top down. The short sleeves are worked top down in rounds to the cuffs. No finishing required.

Size

  • 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)
  • finished bust circumference: 34.75 (37.25, 40.75, 44, 48)(51.25, 54.75, 58, 61.25) inches OR 87 (93.5, 102, 110, 120)(128.5, 137, 145, 153.5) cm
  • Recommended ease: 1 – 3” (2.5 – 7.5 cm)

Materials

Garter Stitch Matinee Jacket

Size

  • 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months
  • Finished measurements: Chest 46(52:60)cm
  • Length to shoulder: 26(28:30)cm
  • Sleeve length with cuff turned back 11(13:15)cm

Materials

Gooseberry

Size

  • Hat measures approx. 16” / 41 cm in circumference, to fit a baby.
  • Height 6 ¼” / 16 cm

Materials

Four Points Baby Blankets

KNIT VERSION

Size

  • Crib Size (Throw Size)
  • Finished Dimensions: Approximately 36 x 36 inches (52 x 52 inches)

Materials

CROCHET VERSION

Size

  • Finished Dimensions: Approximately 36 x 36 inches

Materials

Slip Stitch Dishtowels

Materials

  • Cascade Ultra Pima Fine: 2 skeins (1 in each of two colours) to make a single dishcloth. To make all 3 towels: Colour A – 3 skeins, Colour B – 2 skeins, Colour C – 2 skeins.
  • 3.25mm/US3 needles
  • FREE Pattern

Waffle Stitch Washcloth

Size

  • Unblocked Dimensions: Approximately 5½ inches wide x 9 inches long
  • Finished Dimensions: Approximately 6½ inches wide x 8¾ inches long

Materials

Reusable Produce Bag

A versatile crochet net drawstring bag ideal for produce (fruit) and holding other items. Very stretchy and strong to hold a large volume and weight.

Materials

EASTER STORE HOURS & Emotional Support Chicks + Chickens

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Easter Store Hours

Friday, April 18: CLOSED

Saturday, April 19: 12 pm to 6 pm

Sunday, April 20: CLOSED

Monday, April 21: 12 pm to 6 pm

Emotional Support Chicken (Knit)

This easter you can add an Emotional Support Chicken to your family … or a whole clutch! Use Berroco Vintage or Drops Air for a slightly fuzzier, cuddlier chicken. I’ve suggested a slightly smaller needle size for this project because stuffies always benefit from being knit at a slightly tighter tension.

Yarn Options

  • Berroco Vintage: 1 skein of MC, 1 ball of CC, and 9m each for wattle, crown and beak.
  • Drops Air: 2 balls of MC, 1 ball of CC, and 9m each for wattle, crown and beak.

Materials


Emotional Support Chicken (Crochet)

Yarn Options

  • Berroco Vintage: 1 to 2 skeins of MC, 1 ball of CC, and 10m each for wattle, crown and beak.
  • Drops Air: 2 balls of MC, 1 ball of CC, and 10m each for wattle, crown and beak.

Materials

Say hi to Cluck Norris, our store’s handsome Emotional Support Chicken … many thanks to my good friend Rosie for all of her support.

Upcoming Classes (Update)

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Class update … I took a closer look at my calendar and realized our Beginner Knitting class landed on Easter Sunday, so it has be updated and moved to a 1 one-day 3-hour Workshop on Sunday April 27th, from 9am to 12pm. If you know anyone who is interested in learning how to knit and you don’t want to teach them, please forward this!

Looking to take some classes? No problem, you can find group and private classes on our website under, you guessed it … CLASSES! We teach knitting and crochet, all levels and most ages (8years & up seems to work well). You can take a group class or a priave class, it’s up to you.

Beginner Crochet

This is a crash course to get you crocheting fast! You’ll learn the basics to get you up and running: understanding yarn information, the proper way to hold your hook, how to chain, the single crochet stitch and the double crochet stitch. By the end, you should be well on your way to making your first scarf.

This class is taught in-person, in our Toronto store, and is not virtual.

The cost of this class DOES NOT include the materials, which are listed below and you receive a 10% discount when you purchase your materials with us during your class.  

Skill Level: Absolute Beginner

Hours of Instruction: 3 

Instructor: Erica Wilson

Next Class: Sunday May 4, 2025: 9 am to 12pm

Materials:

The cost of this class DOES NOT include the materials, which are listed below, and you receive a 10% discount when you purchase your materials with us during your class:

Class Cancellation Policy:

Class deposits are non-refundable. Knit-O-Matic requires at least 72 hours notice of your cancellation before the start of the class in order to transfer your class deposit over to another class. Students who cancel less than 72 hours before the start of class or do not show up for the class will forfeit their class deposit. 

Beginner Knitting

This is a crash course to get you knitting fast! You’ll learn the basics to get you up and running: how to put stitches on your needles, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and how to finish up. By the end, you should be well on your way to making your first scarf. 

This class is taught in-person, in our Toronto store, and is not virtual.

The cost of this class DOES NOT include the materials, which are listed below and you receive a 10% discount when you purchase your materials with us during your class.  

Skill Level: Absolute Beginner (no prior experience is necessary)

Hours of Instruction: 3

Next Class: Sunday April 27, 2025: 9 am to 12pm

Materials:

The cost of this class DOES NOT include the materials, which are listed below, but you receive a 10% discount when you purchase your materials with us during your class:

Class Cancellation Policy

Class deposits are non-refundable. Knit-O-Matic requires at least 72 hours notice of your cancellation before the start of the class in order to transfer your class deposit over to another class. Students who cancel less than 72 hours before the start of class or do not show up for the class will forfeit their class deposit. 

Private Classes & Help

Learn something new, catch up with an old project, or get help with a new one – you set the agenda. Private classes are by appointment only, please book online by clicking the button below, or call us at 416-653-7849 to make an appointment. 

If you’re coming for a beginner knitting or crochet class we sell everything you need and you can pick up your materials when you come for your lesson. Private classes are one-on-one instruction, in-person in the store. You can learn what you want and at your own pace. You can book 10 minutes for quick help (like a dropped stitch), 1/2 hour for project help, 1 hour for a lesson, or 1.5 hours for a beginner lesson or for something more involved. If you aren’t sure how much time you’ll need just contact us and we can help.

To purchase a private class as a gift you can check out below and you will receive a gift card (the prices include tax). 

Details

  • Ages 8 & up
  • Maximum 2 people per private class (or contact us to arrange for a larger group)
  • Please see our calendar for dates and time (click the ‘Book Appointment‘ button)
  • You pay for the class in person when you attend your class
  • Classes take place in-person in-store, during store hours. 
  • Book online with the link below. Time slots are available for half hour, 1 hour, 1.5 hours and 2 hours. 
  • $9.97/15 minutes or 39.97 per hour/per person (+tax).