Friday, October 31st, 2008
Hi Unwinders!!
Do you all know what a yarn crawl is? Well...what you do is you make a day of visiting all the great yarn shops in your area. Grab some knitting friends, take advantage of some great deals, have some fun! And of course, stop here for lunch.... ; )
Come out this Saturday Nov. 1st for a yarn extravaganza!! Enjoy 15% off all your purchases at each of the six stores you visit on the day of the crawl. There will be prizes and treats for everyone at all the stores.
There will be additional sales at Unwind...you'll see them when you get here.
On to the usual news... I made (yes, you read that right...I made) a great alpaca wrap last week. Pretty and soft and warm and easy and fast.
The newest Interweave Holiday Edition is here...it's got some great patterns to get you ready for the season. We're working on these great Ribby Slipper Socks out of Blue Sky Bulky....everyone in my family is getting a pair. The pattern is at the store...
And my special request to you, the Unwinders....
There's a young woman in our community who was diagnosed with breast cancer a short time ago. She is 32 and has a young son. Her cancer has moved to her liver, her lungs, her bones. I'll leave it at that.
Her neighbours are hosting a fund raiser inspired by her on November 28th with music, a silent auction, lots of fun. You're all invited. The money raised will go to her family to help prepare for her palliative care, as well as to Princess Margaret Hospital.
We thought we would all knit squares of the lizard ridge blanket and either donate it to the silent auction or give it to her and her family as a gift and heirloom. Isn't that a lovely idea?! Thanks Patty!
If you're interested in knitting a square or two, let me know. Unwind is providing the yarn. All you need to do is come in, pick a colour and knit! If you're not sure about the pattern we are reserving next week's Stitch and Bitch to help out. The squares are super-quick and super-fun!
I hope to hear from TONS of you! If we can auction a blanket off AS WELL AS give one to her family, we would be super stars.
See you on Saturday!
Friday, October 17th, 2008
Creativ Festival - Fall Show 2008
This weekend we'll be working hard at booth #633 at the Creativ Festival held at the The Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building entrance is located at 222 Bremner Blvd., one block north of Lake Shore Blvd., west of York Street. The North and South Buildings are connected to Union Station via the Skywalk. The Skywalk entrance is at the west end of Union Station, on street level.
We hope you get the chance to come and visit us and be inspired to start some fabulous projects for the fall and winter!
Friday, October 10th, 2008
Happy Gobble, Gobble (up yarn!)
More Flat Feet have arrived in the shop. This is that wacky sock yarn that comes in flats that you unravel to knit socks with. They were so popular at the Kitchener-Waterloo Knitters' Fair, I got a bunch more for the next show-Creativ Festival. Which is next weekend. So, what I'm saying is, if you want one, see you soon.
Here's the cool display we made today...thanks for the idea, Debra-lee!! Look at those wild designs!!!
But the real exciting bit of news is I started the Lizard Ridge blanket today.
Here's me taking a nap under what I've done so far. I've never been cozier.
I had such a response to this blanket we've decided to do a class in November. This is a great way to learn SHORT ROWS!! The class will be one 2 hour session--$25. Please let me know if you're interested and I'll keep you posted on the date.
I hope everyone has a great holiday!
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.