The four new Sublime books that we’ve been eagerly anticipating have arrived! The patterns in these books use the gorgeous Merino Silk Dk, Baby Cotton Kapok Dk, and the Organic Merino Wool Dk.

The first book is The Fifth Sublime Aran Hand Knit Book. With 14 sumptuous aran designs for women, men, boys, and girls, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone in your family! This book has a hint of military styling while using textured layers.

The most Sublime accessories Book has 42 quick and stylish accessories from scarves and hats, to socks and capes. The “ice queen cape” has just gone on our “to do” list!

Next up is The Fifth Little Sublime Hand Knit Book. These designs are for newborns to 3 year olds. Quick and easy knits that everyone will be “oohing and ahhing” over! Why not try out your first cables on a little cabled beret?

And last but not least, another adorable baby collection: The second Baby Kapok Dk Book. Kapok is an extremely comfortable fibre for babies to wear, and has a unique quality that is perfect for staying warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Taking inspiration from the 50’s with vintage bonnets and classic cardigans, this book is a must see for soon-to-be Grandparents!

Stop by either store to take a look at this fabulous collection of books!

Rowan always provides outstanding pattern support for their yarns and this season is no exception.  Here are three more fantastic new Rowan books for Fall:

Lima Collection:

With ten womens’ designs and four mens’ designs by Sarah Hatton and Marie Wallin, using the new Rowan yarn, Lima.  Featuring garments with textured cabling, ribs with admirable stitch definition and cable and rib detail. 

Purelife Winter Collection:

With thirteen womens’ and four mens’ designs by Marie Wallin using various DK and Chunky yarns. 

Colourscape Folk Collection:

With designs for both men and women by Sarah Hatton.  The designs range from traditional sweaters and cardigans to more modern shaped garments, all with a funky folk style vibe.

Stunning designs, fabulous photography, pure inspiration!

August is “Rowan Specials” month.  We started early with Little Big Wool on July 29 and last week was Romance, both at 40% off.   This week you can kick start your Fall knitting with Scottish Tweed Chunky, at 40% off the regular price.    We have ten gorgeous colours in stock, all absolutely beautiful rich tweeds that are extremely hard to resist.   If you’ve been wanting to knit a new cardigan for your favourite guy, try Jared Flood’s Smokin’ using Scottish Tweed Chunky.  It’s one of the forty-five projects for men in “Son of Stitch and Bitch” by Debbie Stoller.  We have several copies in stock.

This time of year we have big boxes full of new stuff arriving every week so be sure to check back regularly for updates.  You wouldn’t want to miss out on anything that you can’t live without…

We’re starting to receive our new Fall books – it’s always exciting to see the new designs.   We recently received  four beautiful new Rowan Classic books.

Book 33, Winter Solace:

With twelve womens’ designs by Martin Storey, using Rowan’s new Alpaca Cotton.  This collection features chunky garments which are light and airy, simple in design, with some cabling detail.

Book 34, 4 Ply Designs:

With six mens’ designs, six womens’ designs and three accessories, all by Martin Storey.  These are stylish, easy to wear designs.

Book 35, Heartland:

With eleven womens’ designs by Martin Storey, using Rowan’s new Silky Tweed.  These are modern shapes featuring cowl necks, asymmetrical fastening and one piece designs, with fair isle and cabling details.

Book 36, DK Designs:

With six mens’ designs, six womens’ designs and three accessories, all by Martin Storey.

All Rowan Classic books feature beautiful photography and stunning location shots – the quality of these books is outstanding.  Drop by and flip through the pages for inspiration.

There are loads more new books both in the stores and on the way – stay tuned for further details…

A new lesson set starting in Point Grey this Wednesday evening, 7 – 9  p.m.  Learn from a master designer, the talented Emily Wessel, the simple steps to design your own one-of-a-kind knitted items.  Check out Emily’s blog, Damp City Knits (clever name, the City is definitely damp today) and have a look at some of her beautiful designs.  She also posts helpful tutorials from time to time.  Emily’s Chunky Cable Hat , knit with one skein of Malabrigo Chunky, is a free pattern on her site.   Her Photosynthesis Shawl is stunning:

We have the pattern in our stores.

Speaking of free cable patterns, check out Rambling, a new cabled scarf design over at the Spud and Chloe blog.  Grab a couple skeins of Sweater and go crazy for cables.

And we’ve recently added several more new lessons to our  Class Schedule.  Sandra Dunkin starts a new Beyond Beginner Knitting Class in Point Grey this Thursday evening, 7 – 9 p.m.  Jackie Blackmore will teach a Sock Boot Camp in Point Grey on Sunday, August 23, 1 – 4 p.m. Many more lessons will soon be added so be sure to check back regularly if you’re interested in learning a new skill this Fall.

It’s been awhile since we’ve had so many beautiful sunny days in this neck of the woods.  It’s waaay too nice to sit at the computer for long. 

So the blog break continues…   We’ll be back sometime soon.

It’s always an exciting day when the new Rowan arrives!  In addition to Magazine 46 we have three beautiful new Rowan yarns, Alpaca Cotton, Lima and Silky Tweed.   We also have several stunning new colours of Big Wool and Kidsilk Haze.  All extremely lovely…

In case you hadn’t noticed, July was “Rowan Classic Specials” month.  Check out Cashsoft DK, Cashsoft Aran, Cashsoft Chunky and Silkwool DK, all at 40% off. 

August is “Rowan Specials” month, starting next week with Little Big Wool at 40% off.  We have loads of Rowan specials right now including several colours of Big Wool and Kidsilk Haze at 50% off.   Extremely good deals.

If you’re a member of the Rowan Fan Club, you should drop by and have a look at it all…

We’ve just received this great new book, plus loads more lovely new things from Rowan.

Check back tomorrow for details…

We’re taking a blog break and recharging while enjoying some lazy summer days.  We’ll be back sometime soon…

This week it’s another beautiful Rowan Classic yarn, Cashsoft Aran, at 40% off the regular price.  An aran-weight velvety blend of merino and cashmere in a lovely subtle colour palette. 

We have loads of specials right now, have a look at our entire specials list right here.  Knock yourself out…

And in the “What’s New?” department, a big bag of addis just landed at our door, including the brand new 16″ lace needles .  Also a big box of Dream in Colour Smooshy sock yarn.  Yum.

“Sweet yarns for real life”.  Gorgeous luxury yarns with an ultra-soft touch and a beautiful colour palette, together with a fantastic pattern collection.   

Say hello to Sweater:

A beautiful aran weight superwash wool/organic cotton blend.  With loads of fabulous designs. 

Grab a skein of Sweater, a tennis ball for stuffing and knit Ribbit: 

Ribbit’s more fun than most stuffed toys cuz he bounces when tossed!

Greetings to Fine:

A fingering weight superwash wool/silk blend.  One skein’s enough for an average sized pair of adult socks.  There are several Fine designs.

And a warm welcome to  Outer:

A super bulky superwash wool/organic cotton blend that will knit up very quickly on big needles.  You guessed it, there are also some great Outer designs.

We currently have a small trunk show of Spud and Chloe samples in our Point Grey store.  And yes, we have all nineteen patterns in stock.

Knitters Review recently raved about Spud and Chloe.  We think you’ll agree.   Better check it out…