Nov 30th News
30 Nov 2023
Rotary Christmas Baskets
Please remember to help with the donation to the Rotary Christmas Baskets. We accept hand knitted or crocheted articles. Hats, mittens, scarves, sweaters, etc. Adult, Child or Baby sizes. If you enjoy knitting/crocheting, and have items you would like to share to brighten someone's Christmas, please drop them off at the shop anytime before December 15th.
Thank you!
Knit & Nosh
December has arrived. Oh My! And it is time again for Knit & Nosh. This will be the last one of 2023. Look forward to seeing both you & your knitting.
Wednesday Dec 6th
6:30pm 101 Main St. W.,
Shelburne, ON
HATS HATS HATS!
Vintage Peppermint Hat by: Lindsey Faciane
Free pattern on Ravelry
This design collection features an easy, mesmerizing stitch pattern that’s just as fun to look at as it is to knit up. It’s perfect for beginners who are comfortable knitting in the round. These hats will make wonderful stock for handmade markets or great gifts for anyone on your list! Please note that this pattern is for an adult size only, but you can easily adjust the stitch count and decrease section to make different sizes. Be sure to check out the other four patterns in the Vintage Peppermint Collection on Ravelry!!
We are suggesting: Vintage Worsted, Ultra Alpaca, Highland Alpaca Worsted or Alpaca Merino Worsted for this project
Two by Two Hat
Free pattern on Ravelry
Need a gift for the guys in your family? Here is a great mens hat. Knits up fast in worsted weight yarn. You can make it in wool, wool blend or in acrylic(easy wash & dry).
We are suggesting: Highland Alpaca Worsted, Santa Cruz, Reborn Wool Recycled or Uptown Worsted (100% acrylic).
Cardo Holiday Hat by: Fairmount Fibres Design Team
Free pattern on Ravelry
Cardo Holiday Hats: cozy knit hats in a series of 5 different stripe options in bulky weight yarn! They chose Putty as our main color in each hat, and then played with different stripe sequences in a contrast color.
To top it off make your own pompom or look at the fabulous colours we have in our faux fur pompoms!
We are suggesting: Vintage Chunky, Estelle Chunky, Highland Alpaca Chunky or Eco Tweed Chunky
Hue Hat by: Woolfolk Design Team
Pattern $4.00 USD on Favelry
Need a quick topper for the winter chill or a super fast Christmas gift?
Hue works up quickly in reverse stockinette and superbulky yarn.
Top with a furry pompom for best effect.
Sample shown in larger size.
We are suggesting: Coco, Estelle Bulky, Savvy, or Bold Colour for this one
Gift Ideas and Stocking Stuffers
ChiaoGoo Twist Shorties Interchangeable Sets
$180.00
- premium surgical grade stainless steel tips
- nylon coated braided multi-strand metal cable
- flexible cable is memory free- no kinks
- The TWIST "SHORTIES" interchangeable system containing both 2" and 3" (5cm & 8cm) tips allowing knitters to make short circulars 9" through 14" (23cm - 36cm) long, including differential circulars.
- Blue Set (Small): 10 different sets of stainless steel lace tips in sizes US 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0mm) are included with the set. The 2" tips are solid and have a tightening hole near the threads. The 3" Tips are hollow. The set comes in a compact, blue nylon, zippered case as shown. It also includes a tip sleeve that securely holds all 10 sets of tips, end stoppers, stitch markers, a mini needle gauge (it's so cute!) and three different cable lengths.
The cables included in this set are 5", 6" and 8" (13cm, 15cm & 30cm) long and are the same diameter as the red MINI cables.
Lykke Interchangeable Circular Needle Set - 3.5in tips
$139.99
- made of strong birchwood
- very smooth & light
- easy on the hands & the eyes
- a pleasure to work with
- 9 pairs needle tips - 3.25, 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 mm
- 5 cords - (2)40cm-16in, (1)50cm-20in, (1)60cm-24in
- accessories - (2)connectors, (4)keys, (8)stoppers
Mindful Collection Interchangeable Needle Set - 5"
$149.00
- Mindful Collection from Knitters Pride
- The Mindful Collection interchangeable circular needle tips are lovingly crafted out of stainless steel. These needle tips are durable, long-lasting, environmentally friendly and recyclable.
7-piece set of interchangeable knitting needle tips. The set is enclosed in a beautiful, fabric case with a lovely silver charm zipper. Inspirational words are printed on each needle size, and are there to inspire you.
Stuff That Stocking!
Brittany Needle Wax
$19.99
- Brittany Needle Wax is an all natural product, used to clean and maintain the finish of any fine wooden tools.
- Each jar is 1oz of wax
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Wood Needle Sizer and Gauge Tool
$13.00
- Wooden needle gauge with 4"/10cm ruler on the sides, in a choice of 2 beautiful woods.
- Sizes are permanently etched into wood surface.
- Dimensions: 7.5 inches long and 3 inches wide
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Metal Lightbulb stitch markers
$5.00
- lightweight, colourful metal markers
- clip on or slide on
- metallic group(20) - 4 of each of 5 colours
- rainbow group(20) - 2 of each of 10 colours
- teal, rose gold, orange, gold, purple, metallic royal blue, and magenta(20 per pk) - each one is 20 of the same colour
- all are in packs of 20
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