Friday, October 3rd, 2008
Lookie lookie!
We brought in some BEAUTIFUL yarn this week.
Noro is back in the house. This unbelievable yarn is such a treat to knit. We picked up Kureyon and Silk Garden Lite. For those of you new to this yarn, here are some of the amazing things it will do...
This is the Lizard Ridge blanket in Kureyon. FREE PATTERN
Here's the Silk Garden Lite in action...I'm making this scarf! Also a FREE PATTERN
Are you convinced? Is it not THE most beautiful yarn around? But Wait! I almost forgot about the Sulka. Alpaca, merino and silk. So pretty. So soft.
And there's more!! Debbie Bliss Pure Silk...no pictures for this one. You must see it (read: feel it) to believe it.
I almost forgot! Everyone's favourite alpaca is back! Misti hand painted chunky..also known as the softest alpaca of all time.
See you soon!
Friday, September 26th, 2008
Happy birthday to us, Happy birthday to us, Happy birthday dear Unwiii--iiind. Happy birthday to us!
We're 3 years old this weekend! It's hard to believe, but it's true. So let's celebrate!! How about an "up to 60% off sale" THIS weekend, Saturday Sept 27th and Sunday Sept 28th. Let's party. Seriously.
I'm not going to give you the deets. No...not because I haven't figured them out yet! But, because I like to surprise you. (you know me too well ; )
Before we leave the topic of getting older, I'd like to say a big BIG thanks to all of you. Thanks for supporting my little shop for 3 years, keeping me company, sharing some laughs and gallons of tea. Thanks for your commitment to shopping locally, supporting your community and fighting for parking. I have the best customers. period.
And of course, I have the best staff too! Unwind IS Fiona, Erin, Moira, Karen, Linda, Michele, and Monika. And in a separate category, a big thanks to my partner on the road, Ruth and my Scrumptious sandwich enabler, Heather. All you girls are the bomb.
Ok. Now for the rest of the news....
More new yarn has arrived, including Rainshadow from the Earth Collection. It's baby alpaca, it's gorgeous.
Organic wool from sublime. It comes with a beautiful new book of patterns and soft, heathery colours. Time to cuddle.
The sweetest new colours in baby bamboo are here along with their newest book....dear god, the cuteness.
I know I'm forgetting something. crumbs. I'm going to hit send and it's gonna hit me between the eyes. Oh well, here I go.
I knew I'd remember right away!
Addi Turbo is coming out with an interchangeable needle set. Yay! I only get 10 to start, so if you want to be one of the lucky few to get the ULTIMATE in needle sets...let me know.
Price is $149. A steal when you think of what you'd pay for all these needles.
From the website: Addi Turbo Circular Knitting Needles have soft, pliable cords, snag free joints, a lifetime guarantee, and nickel plated brass tips for knitting at "turbo" speed! Addi needles are the first choice of professional knitters. They are by far the finest needles on the market.
The addi Click System provides 10 different sizes of addi Turbo™ tips, US 4 (3.5mm) through US 15 (10mm), three different lengths of extremely pliable blue cord, 24", 32" and 40", and one connector piece to help store stitches or combine your cords. The Click tips require no tools to change; simply insert the cord deep into the tip, twist and release. The tips will remain secure until you change them.
"Accept no substitutes." Choose the finest -- addi Turbo.