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rowan sale (and free pattern suggestions)

posted by Janice on September 6, 2010. Filed in Crochet, Gift, Knit, Live, Play, Wear

We've decided to focus on more independent brands and as such, have recently put our Rowan yarns and kits on sale (up to 30% to 40% off). If the kits we have aren't what you are looking for, here are some additional suggestions on what you can make with these lovely yarns!

fall 2010 trends

posted by Janice on September 4, 2010. Filed in Knit, Wear

Just picked up a new copy of In Style - I generally only go for the big thick versions, in spring and fall, that cover the seasonal trends. I received my new Anthropologie catalogue at the same time, and noticed there were some terrific trends in both magazines that could be sourced as handknit items.

minimalism

Simple silhouettes with beautiful lines and pure, clean colours.

Key to wearing these styles is that they are tailored to fit your body so take the time to complete your gauge swatch and lengthen and shorten according to your body type.

product feature: pakucho worsted organic cotton

posted by Janice on August 15, 2010. Filed in Crochet, Decorate, Gift, Knit, Live, Play, Plum Answers

Brand: Peru Naturtex Partners

Weight: Worsted / 10 ply (9 wpi)

Yardage: 88 yards (80 meters)

Unit weight: 50 grams (1.76 ounces)

Gauge: 20.0 sts = 4 inches or 16 sts = 4 inches

Needle size: US 7 - 9 or 4.5 - 5.5mm

Fibers: 100% Organic Cotton

Texture: Plied

Machine wash?: yes

product feature: monarch bulky hand spun

posted by Janice on August 4, 2010. Filed in Crochet, Knit, Plum Answers

Brand: Ecobutterfly Organics

Weight: Super Bulky (5-6 wpi)

Yardage: 45 yards (41 meters)

Unit weight: 114 grams (4.02 ounces)

Gauge: 8.0 sts = 4 inches

Needle size: US 13 - 9.0 mm

Fibers: 100% Organic Cotton

Texture: roving core wrapped with fine thread

Machine wash?: yes

scaling up the hearts for haiti coat

posted by Janice on July 29, 2010. Filed in Gift, Knit, Plum Answers, Wear

As a follow up to my post on scaling knitting patterns up or down, many of our customers have asked for a scale up for the Hearts for Haiti Coat.

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rowan sale (and free pattern suggestions)

fall 2010 trends

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product feature: pakucho worsted organic cotton

product feature: monarch bulky hand spun

scaling up the hearts for haiti coat

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