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Mid March 2022 News #2

21 Mar 2022

  • Hitofude KAL - starts March 24
  • Frank Shawl KAL - starts March 31
  • Colette KAL - started March 17 (you can still join in!)
  • Chunky Bulky Sale continues
  • Sock 1
  • Project Idea 11
  • Sit & Knit
  • Mask Options

First Flowers!

Hitofude KAL - March 24, April 21, May 5, May 19

A lace cardigan that is easier to knit than you might think!

by: Hiroko Fukatsu
Purchase pattern on Ravelry.
As implied by the name “Hitofude”, meaning a single brush stroke in Japanese, this open front cardigan with an allover lace pattern is worked in one “yarn stroke” – a continuous strand without cutting the yarn.

The yarn stroke starts from the upper body and sleeves worked together in a rectangular piece, then moves to lower body, where the lace pattern increases evenly, creating a gentle drape.

Level - intermediate

Sizes: 30 to 54”

Materials

  • fingering weight yarn (2 to 4 skeins)
  • check pattern for quantities
  • Needles: a 3.5mm x 80cm circular, 1 additional 3.5 for 3-needle bindoff,crochet hook, waste yarn & stitch markers
  • Gauge: 20sts/32 rows = 4inin lace pattern

KAL’s are free
Yarns are to be purchased from Wool & Silk Co.
Please call the store to sign-up
(519) 925-6194
View Fingering Weight Yarns here

Frank Shawl - KAL

by: Joji Locatelli
A very easy and stunning shawl, inspired by the work of artist Frank Stella, this design is a study in geometry.

Triangular pieces are assembled together to create a spectacular wrap with a unique shape that is both beautiful and stunning to wear, with many tips, all in different shades.

I played with a gradient of grays, and my favorite color, gold, to give this shawl a vintage vibe.

The Frank Shawl is constructed as 3 triangular sections, joined together when working the last one of them.

Skill level: Beginner

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

97” (244 cm) from side to side and 39” (98 cm) from top to bottom at deepest point.
See Schematic at the end of the pattern.

Yarn:
Takes (4) skeins of fingering weight yarn
there are currently 3 colour combinations available as kits on our online site. We are always happy to help you combine colours, in-store as well.
Please note that a large order of Mid-Knit Cravings is expected to our door at any time now. So lots of choices to be had.

KAL’s are free
Yarns are to be purchased from Wool & Silk Co.
Please call the store to sign-up
(519) 925-6194
Shop Frank Shawl Kits here

Colette Vest KAL - continues!
Thursday March 17th & April 7th, 1-3pm

The KAL has already begun but you are welcome to join in. Two sessions will help to get everyone started and then keep them on track to finish. Join in if you already have the yarns or click below to take you to the kit combinations. Yarns can be purchased in-store or online.

KAL’s are free
Yarns are to be purchased from Wool & Silk Co.
Please call the store to sign-up
(519) 925-6194
Colette Kits - SHOP NOW

March Chunky/Bulky, Super Bulky Super Sale - ON NOW!!

Super Sale - 20-60% off

Great Buys to be Had !
Our Chunky/Bulky sale continues. 20-60% off on all chunky, bulky & superbulky yarns! Great end of season values. Sale available in-store and online.
DON’T MISS OUT !!

Until Thursday March 31(end of day in-store) & till midnight on our on-line site. Yarn only. Discount will not apply to items that are already on sale. Online discount will apply automatically at checkout.
Shop Now - Chunky, Bulky & Super Bulky Yarns

Sock 1 - Mielle Sock Set


This set is a collection of two patterns, shorty (beginner friendly) and classic (more adventurous), using a common honeycomb like stitch and techniques to celebrate your favorite yarns. The pattern includes modification notes to easily change sock style resulting in many options. These socks are knit from the top down with a classic heel flap and gusset, rounded heel and toe, and allow for variable foot lengths. The instructions are both written and charted.

5 sizes: 1 (XS), 2 (S), 3 (M), 4 (L), 5 (XL)

Shop Sock Yarns here

Project Idea #11


By: Casapinka
A purchase pattern on Ravelry

The (no need to) Panic sweater was designed for new sweater knitters who have done shawls or other projects but are intimidated to make a sweater. There are long-sleeved instructions and two short sleeved versions.

(no need to panic) - DK Yarn choices

Sit & Knit Hours:

Wed’s 1pm-3pm
Sat’s 12pm-2pm

This week’s dates are:
Wed March 23 &
Sat March 26


Numbers are not limited but masks are required until further notice. (photo was taken pre-pandemic)
Please join us for some knitting fun & laughter. Attendance is free.
You may bring your own drinks, munchies or treats as you like. We are no longer serving coffee/tea.

Masking

On Monday March 21st the Province of Ontario is lifting the mask restrictions. There has been much discussion about this. While some are totally ready to embrace this freedom, others are not. People that are immuno-compromised, have elderly relatives/friends or just don’t feel that they are ready will likely continue to mask. The number of cases in Dufferin County, and particularly Shelburne are low. In the store we usually have single shoppers or groups of 1-2 (not crowded).

All that said, we (our staff) have decided to remain masked for the next 9 days (post March break). During this time customers may enter the shop masked/unmasked. Beginning March 29th we will most likely go to an unmasked status for staff.

Please do what is comfortable for you.

If there are any changes in the Provincial regulations we will be following those accordingly.