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Wednesdays Wrap Up-Love Note, Agnes Sweater Vest & C2C Corner Bookmark
This week we thought we would take a look at some of our favourite quick projects. These projects are perfect for taking on the go or working on at home. If you need more assistance with yarn choices or quantities please contact one of our stores where our helpful and knowledgeable staff will be on hand! -
Wednesdays Wrap Up- Venetian Tank, Herringbone Socks & Stormy Sky Shawl
This week we are getting excited about our Holiday Cast Ons! We find it very special to choose a new project to start on or just after Christmas and take some quiet time for ourselves during the busy season. Here are some of the patterns we have our eyes on to create these holidays. -
Wednesdays Wrap-up-Sagebrush Tank Top, Starflower Blanket & Vertices Unite Shawl
Here are this week's wrap up of popular patterns available online. We are looking ahead to warmer weather with a cute tank top, a geometric blanket knit in individual squares, and a lightweight shawl. -
Wednesdays Wrap-up-Granny Stripes Blanket, Smookie Jumper & Hermoine's Everyday Sock
Each week we are going to take a look at some of the most popular patterns available from around the internet. We hope to inspire your next project by giving you some yarn recommendations for each pattern. -
YouTube Video: CHOOSING YARN - Alegria Grande & Bocados
Alegria Grande is the big brother of Alegria. Its a 10ply/Worsted/Aran weight yarn with a blend of a blend of 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Polyamide. It is a fantastic yarn for blankets, thicker socks as well as garments and accessories. -
YouTube Video: CHOOSING YARN - Alegria
Alegría is a 4ply/fingering weight yarn, with a blend of 75% Superwash Merino, 25% Polyamide. It is perfect for so many different projects from socks to shawls as well as being ideal for baby knits as it is able to be washed in the machine on a gentle cycle. -
Basic Sock Pattern Using DPN's
This sock pattern provides simplified instructions regarding cast-on and a basic boomerang heel and is perfect for your first sock! This pattern uses DPN's to knit in the round, if you prefer to magic loop check out our magic loop sock pattern here. Using larger needles to start with allows for a looser, even, and more comfortable cast-on.To knit either of Regia’s fun coloured... -
What is Sock Yarn?
Socks can be knit out of almost any yarn from super fine 2ply lace socks through to 10ply cosy bed socks, I’ve even seen 20ply slipper socks. There is however yarn that is specifically designed for socks. This yarn is generally a blend of wool and a man-made fibre such as polyamide or nylon which assists in the wear of the sock especially in the...