Yipes Stripes! What a great car/vacation project this is! We used 2 different colors of our new "Silk Garden" and just alternate two knit rows with one color and then change to the other color and knit two rows of that. It's going to be a perfect scarf for the cool weather that's coming! The results are stunning and catchy too....
Oh My... The new book "Retro Knits" arrived the other day and as Lynn was paging through it she almost fainted! Low and behold there was the pattern for the very first sweater she knit when she was just a teenager! Now, we're not commenting on our ages but it is rather shocking to see your first sweater you knit as "retro"... Stop in a take a peek at this gem and see if you can recognize any of the sweater patterns!
Arriving soon... The cutest new patterns from CID designs. You'll know her from the "sock" change purse. These new little boxes will use your fingering or sock yarns and each comes with it's own box.
See what arrived! Beautiful hand dyed wool called "Jewels". This is a thick and thin yarn with wonderful tones of color running throughout each skein. It's a great value, 145yds, and uses a size 8-10 needle. We think it will be great on some of the Pure and Simple "Neck Down" patterns.
undulating waves scarf
Hey...We've got "Undulating Waves Scarf" from Schaefer Yarn! This has become quite popular on line in some chat rooms and it's really beautiful. We've got a sample of it in "Heather"- a beautiful merino/silk blend dyed it Schaefers beautiful colors! It's an enticing pattern with beads -Stop in to see it!
New from Marie Mayhew Designs Woolly Gnome & Mushroom Knit and felt a whimsical gnome for that garden enthusiast! According to German folklore, the garden gnome symbolizes good luck, and that the forces of nature are on your side! Add that soft and cozy beard with some of our wool roving!
Check out our next "Girls Knite Out" click special events to see the details
WOW!! Just what we've always wanted.. An electronic ROW COUNTER With this handy gadget you can maintain 3 separate counts at the same time for: rows, repeats, decreases, and increases. It adds and subtracts, has a 4 digit LCD, and a 1 year battery. Tuck this in your knitting bag and keep track of several projects! Back in stock are "Needle Inventory Cards". You'll want one in your purse and in your knitting bag. It's easy to keep track of all your needles whether they're straight, double points, or circulars. Try one..you'll like them. Be sure to check out the other NEW gadgets that have arrived, especially the NEW pom-pom maker!
FLAT FEET HAVE ARRIVED!
Try this a hot, new concept in yarn. Flat Feet is a great NEW sock yarn that comes in a "flat," instead of a ball or a skein. Knit it simply from the "flat"; as it unwinds easily. It is 80% superwash Merino, 20% nylon. This means not only is it durable , but it can be machine washed.
Each "Flat Feet" yarn consists of two flats which equals 1 pair of socks. The flat is the only one of its kind, so you will not be able to purchase further yarn in that dye lot, nor will you ever see your yarn on some else.
Although it is designed for socks, think about using it for mittens, hats, or scarves! Plus, the yarn is a product of the US!
cotton kisses baby sweater
NEW for baby-Cotton Kisses Get the pattern FREE with the purchase of just one ball of "Cotton Kisses"! That's all it will take to knit this cute baby pullover in sizes up to 12 months. An added surprise..the cute buttons are included with the skein. Choose from 8 different colors!
Check out "Girls Knight Out" on the special event page
We found it! The perfect excuse to knit just on sock! You'll love having to knit just on sock for these absolutely adorable "Sock Coin Purses". Designed by Cid Hanscom of CiD Designs, the pattern includes the frame closure and complete instructions on finishing. Knit these with worsted weight yarns and it will be a "snap" to finish!
woolly robin
Woolly Birds have just migrated to Minnesota! It's HERE!..Marie Mayhew's newest addition to her "Woolly Something" patterns. You'll create a robin, a cardinal or a chickadee all from the same pattern. The bird is knit is one piece using double point needles. The wings and tail are attached by picking up stitches. The special details are added, after machine felting, using all-purpose felting needle and wool roving. Don't forget your nests & eggs! The birds fit perfectly within a home-made nest!
It's a HIT.. The "Clapotis" wrap was a huge success at the recent "Yarn Over" in Hopkins. You might have seen Pat wearing it in our booth! This is an easy diagonally knit wrap that features dropping stitches! There's nothing better than HAVING to drop stitches! Our model is knit from "Touche" which gives it a soft, lustrous drape. You can get the pattern here-http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/PATTclapotis.html
upcoming class-summer hours
We KNOW it's SPRING..... But,,,,here in Minnesota it doesn't feel like it. However, you MUST stop by and get going on your "warm weather" knitting! We've just receive BOXES of yarn from Berroco, Nashua, Dream in Colors, Knit One Crochet Too, Blue Sky Alpaca.....The excitement is unbelievable and our needles are clicking! Here's what's on our needles: Maureen started the new Chris Bylsma Pattern "Summer Hours" for a upcoming class, Lynn is doing the "Tank Top" from Blue Sky Alpaca for her niece, Pat is starting a Dream in Colors vest, and Mary is whipping up the new Collinette baby sweater. Zandy just finished the Brighton bag using Euroflax linen and is starting two new projects!
second time around cotton
Keep the recycling going....with 2nd Time Around Cotton This cotton yarn made from the "ends" left by the cotton mills and then twisted with a bit of acrylic. It's a firmer cotton yarn that knits at 4-4.25 stitches to the inch. It's the perfect yarn to do this open stitch cardigan. Love the ruffle! Class to start beginning of June....
Rowan Purelife Organic Cotton Naturally Dyed
Officially launched on 1st February 2008, Rowan's brand new offering uses sustainable Organic Cotton which can be traced right back to the farming community it came from.
With the purelife range, Rowan strives to make the least possible impact on the environment. They have taken the concept right through to making sure that the plastic bag they put the yarn in is UV-degradable as well as producing an accompanying brochure which has recycled paper and uses vegetable inks. The range comes in eight colors and it was quite easy to choose the shades due to the nature of natural dyes; that's the beauty of the purelife yarn because it really lives with you and changes shade to become a really unique product. "Summer Delights" book features this yarn in a collection of simple knits for cool spring and summer wear.
YUMMY, YUMMY.... Colors of worsted weight, organically grown, Dyed Cotton from Blue Sky Alpaca! Stop in to see a few of their models now through April 17. We knit this yarn into a quick knit Tank Top in just a few days! It's GREAT
Just Scheduled A FINISH-UP Scandinavian Sweater Class. We're helping with your spring cleaning by scheduling a class for you to finish that sweater that's been waiting in your basket to complete. See knitting classes for dates and time
guy knits
Finding the perfect knit for a guy can be a challenge. Not to worry, here are 25 of the best from Knitter’s Magazine. With the wide range of sizes and a special knit-to-fit section, these knits work for men in all walks of life. From hats, mittens, and gauntlets to sweaters and vests, these fun-to-make projects will be worn and look good—just what men want. Pick up your copy today!
WE'RE A "SOCK HOT SPOT" We've teamed up with few of our favorite sock supplies to bring you a GREAT selection of sock yarns! Did you know that you can enter a design contest sponsored by Knitters magazine and win lots of $$$$$$! Click on over to their website to read all about it. www. http://thinkoutsidethesox.com Some new sock yarn to try is "Jitterbug" from Colinette yarns. It's a wonderfully soft merino wool and in delicious colors that only Colinette can do. Others are of course the limited edition colors of Tofutsie, new colors of Fortisima Mexico, and undyed Trekking yarn that is perfect for dying your own color way. Stop in soon!
This year is moving way too fast and already we're already looking at new spring and summer yarns and patterns! To make room for all the new items we’ve taken many markdowns on our fabulous yarns! So, not only check out the sale bin but also throughout the regular yarn shelves for more savings!
The Great American Afghan Club
Zandy's Announces
The Great American Afghan Club
Journey with us while we knit the "Great American Afghan".Choose from the three "Great" designs and plan on tackling one or two squares on month!Within a year you'll have your squares done and ready to put into one fantastic afghan!
Join "The Great American Afghan Club" and get these great perks:
* Class on every third Saturday of the month from 10am-noon.Starts in March, ends in February of 2009.
* Get an official "Great American Afghan Club" tote bag.This will hold all the skeins!
* Receive 10% off of the supplies for the afghan.
All this for $80! offer ends March 8
Just Arrived and unpacked! From the Schaefer Yarn Company comes "Heather". A beautiful merino/silk blend that perfect for socks and scarves. Six luscious colors!
woolly eggs
Just right for Easter- Woolly Eggs
Join Marie Mayhew on Saturday March 8 for a morning of embellishing felted eggs!! Marie is the master on felting fun, whimsical holiday adornments.You’ll not only love her eggs but the chicks will be to dye for!Please come to class with felted and stuffed eggs.Bring your supplies for embellishing
SaturdayMarch 810am-noon
Class Fee-$12
stitches market limited edition
NEW.. "Stitches Market" limited edition colors of Tofutsie!A racey red, a lavender blue, a teal/black, a olive/blue, are grouped together to allow you this limited production.
Don?t forget to sign up for the next Tofutsie Limited edition sock club.It?s a great way to get those limited colors and a pattern every other month.Starts in June
Look what's arrived this week! Loads of yarns have arrived from our basic stock of Encore (including 4 new fabulous Colorspun colors). You'll love the new "8-Hour Afghan" now on display. Then get toasty with new colors in Handpaints and Gusto. You can't miss the 7 great colors of "Big Ball"! Huge balls of soft slightly shaded yarns that are perfect for super chunky sweaters and our brand new lacy afghan that Mary is knitting as we write. How about a new self striping yarn, machine washable, and DK weight. "Knitcol" is perfect for a darling baby sweater or a simple pair of socks! Seven NEW colors of Opal 6-fach yarn. It's a heavier weight yarn than their regular sock yarn with the same great striping detail. Again it would be great in sweaters!
Coming to Zandys- Starting in June 2008 a brand new “Tofutsies” Sock of the Month Club!
South West Trading will be producing 6 limited edition Tofutsies colors starting in June 2008. Join our sock club and you will receive your new color automatically every other month along with an exclusive Club Only sock pattern. These Tofutsies colors will be specially labeled and not available to the general public. Haven't signed up yet? This is going to be FUN...we've just increased our order so more can join!
Haven’t used Tofutsies yet? Well, it’s the coolest 50% Superwash Wool 25% SOYSILK Brand FIber 22.5% Cotton 2.5% Chitin (made from shrimp and crab shells!)
spiral tube socks
Warm, easy knit “Tube Socks” knit in our Arabesque or Pure Merino.Choose from two different textural patterns, no heel shaping, and minimal toe shaping.Great for the outdoors!
his/hers slippers
It’s that time again and what’s better than some quick and easy, hand made gifts!You’ll enjoy our brand new patterns to celebrate the holiday!
“His and Her Slippers” couldn’t be toastier & knit from our NEW Snowbird yarns!So, so, easy to knit that you’ll do pairs for everyone!
Soxx Appeal... Give your socks alittle kick with our new Soxx Appeal yarn from Knit One Crochet Too! This great merino wool has a bit of elastic in it to make your socks stay in shape!
simply shetland 4
Simply knit, Simply Shetland. Beautiful yarns and new pattern book, "Simply Shetland 4" has arrived! They've blended silk with lambswool and the result is a beautifully rich and unexpected "hand". This knits into finely knit aran garments or double strand it for the "ella jacket" featured on the cover of the book. Prudence Makepeace designs this simple Fisher Rib pattern that starts at the cuff of the jacket! Twenty patterns that knit into clothes with a modern, casual look are perfect for fall knitting.
