August Newsletter

August has arrived!
Along with it the fall yarns are starting to arrive at Kniterary!

It feels like Christmas every time!!

Speaking of Christmas...Time to get started on your gift list!

I was looking over the sock yarns yesterday and realized that there are 12 different brands on the shelves! And that is not taking into account the assortment of colours there are. Most recently arrived are new Arequipa, Noro Silk Garden, Berroco metallic Sox and Jawoll Magic. So much to choose from! I have a great selection of sock patterns in as well and when you buy 100 grams of sock yarn you can pick up a pattern at half price!

Other yarns that have come in are:
The new Berroco Campus yarn with some great patterns. It is a chunky yarn so will be great quick knitting! There is a sample of a T-shirt in the shop

and
New colours of Silk Garden Worsted weight. Always beautiful!

I am expecting another Berroco shipment any day as well as Mission Falls and Manos del Uruguay.....OOOh...The anticipation!

Make sure to visit the shop regularly to see all the selection available!

Martina
Kniterary

February Newsletter

Hello All!


I hope you made it through your January knitting and crocheting projects! With all the snow it was certainly a great time to curl up and create!


February is a busy month at Kniterary with classes every Saturday and a new Monday evening Beginner Class starting.


Classes started this Monday with the first of Monday evening classes. It will run alternate Mondays so the next one is on Feb 16th. Even though it is a holiday I will still be teaching in the evening from 7PM to 9PM. The evenings will consist of a lesson and time for project help. Feb 16th's lesson is knitting in the round on Double pointed and circular needles.


On the other Mondays we are still running our sweater knit a long class. This Monday is the next meeting. You can join the KAL at any time since we will be running it until the end of June. To join it costs $30. For the $30 you will get a copy of the book The Purl Stitch by Sally Melville (from which you will choose a project) and 20% off your yarn purchase for the project you choose. Vickie and I will be at the classes to answer any questions and give guidance when it is needed. All projects must be knit with yarn purchased at Kniterary.



This Friday is Kniterary Literary night! We will be discussing Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. The next book we will be discussing is BloodLetting and Other Miracles by Vincent Lam. The Kniterary Literary Group meets the first Friday of every month from 7PM - 9 PM. Everyone is welcome!








This Saturday is Sock day. At 10 AM is Sock Construction and cuff down mini socks on double pointed needles. The pattern and kit are provided. You will need to bring 2.5mm double pointed needles. The cost is $25. There are one or two spaces left in the class.




At 1 PM is Magic loop toe up mini socks. These are done on long circular needles. You will need to bring 2.5mm 140cm long circular needles. Yarn will be provided. The cost is $25.


On February 14th Vickie teaches her Finishing Techniques class. It runs from 10AM to 3PM. The cost is $45 and includes a light lunch. You have homework to do to prepare for the class so if you have signed up for the class make sure to pick up the pattern!! You will need to bring the Teddy Bear sweater parts with you. Also, you will need to bring the knitting needles that you used to do the homework, extra yarn and a darning needle. There are still a few spots available.



Saturday February 21st is the busiest day and has two classes. In the morning you can Learn to knit a Log Cabin style pillow top. The class is at 10AM. The class costs $35 and includes one ball of Noro Silk Garden Yarn. You will need to bring 4.5mm or 5mm knitting needles. This project can easily be continued and made into an afghan if so desired.


In the afternoon at 1PM the Paula Lishman Yarn Trunk Show arrives in the shop. We are starting the trunk show with a class on knitting with the fur yarn. The project is a scarf using Beaver Fur. The technique to be taught is the Lishman knit weave stitch. The cost for the class includes the scarf kit and is $105. There are 3 spots left! Deadline for signing up is February 14th! Don't miss this chance to knit with the softest yarn ever!



Art Yarns are now in the shop!! You have to come in to feel and see the luxury.







There are a few free patterns available to use with this decadent yarn. Art Yarns can be custom ordered as well. There are a multitude of colour selections and combinations of beads and sequins that can be spun into the silk and cashmere. Perfect for that very special shawl or wrap.

This Month's Sale items are Dalegarn Baby Ull Yarn and patterns. Come in and get 20% off! The perfect 4 ply machine washable wool for those baby outfits!

I am starting to bring in a few hand made gift items into the shop. Most of you have seen the Project Bags made by Louise Sparrow that are for sale for $9.99. There are perfect for carrying around your knitting with you. They also make a great and useful wrapping for birthday and Valentine presents. Penny Heaven is now in the shop too. Kim recycles wool blankets and sweaters to make Coffee cup cozies, mitts and the funkiest of pin cushions!! As always I have my finished items in the shop as well. They are also available at my etsy shop Martianknit.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Kathryn this month!!

Have a great February!!

Remember Thursdays are still Sit N Knit nights from 7 - 9PM. I'd love to see you all there!!

Martina

Kniterary

December Newsletter

It is hard to believe that it is December already!!!
This weekend we are hosting a Christmas Prep weekend. There will be at
least 10% off everything all weekend and door prizes.

On Saturday Dec.6th you can come in and have a look at what is in stock
and make your wish list to give to family and friends. While you are in
you can pick up a mini stocking kit for $4.99 and relax with some cider
and treats while you get going on it. The kit has enough yarn to make 3
mini stockings that are great for tree ornaments or gift adornment. It
is also a great time to pick up some of the chunkier yarns for quick
last minute scarves and hats for gifts.

On Sunday Dec. 7th you can send in your family and friends with your
wish list and Vickie and I will help them find what you want. Also
available are gift certificates in any denomination. While your loved
ones are shopping for you why not join Miranda at 3 Steps Up Coffee
House at 840 Brock St. N. to knit and have a coffee. It is a quaint
little shop and Miranda is hosting a Sit N Knit there every Sunday Morning.

New yarn: Manos del Uruguay wool and silk wool. Beautiful fair trade
yarn from Uruguay that is perfect for a luxurious scarf or sweater.

Accessories: Louise Sparrow project bags are the perfect way to carry
your WIPs. Smaller Christmasy bags are $9.99 and would make perfect
reusable wrapping. Larger bags are $14.99.
There is currently a large selection of Nature's Wonders handmade
wooden sweater, shawl pins and buttons are also in and would make a
perfect adornment to go with any shawl or to use on a sweater. (Could
make a lovely Stocking Stuffer!)
There are a few of Debra's Garden lovely aluminum needle gauges still in
so make sure to pick one up soon.

Kniterary and Hedgehog Stitchery now have our own shopping bag for
sale! The cost is $9.99. You will get 10% all items purchased at the
same time as the bag purchase.

I would like to let everybody know that my Brainwave piece has been
accepted with an Honorable Mention into the Station Gallery
Members Show that starts on
December 6th. Make sure to make it down to the Station Gallery to check
it out as well as the wealth of creativity that exists in our area. I
will be rushing out of our store celebration to be a part of the
presentations at 1PM on Saturday but I will be rushing right back right
afterwards!

Hope to see you this weekend!!

Martina
www.kniterary.com

November Newsletter

Welcome to November!

Happy Birthday to Shawna, Candace, Patricia, Anna Mae and Jeanette! Remember to come in this month for you 15% discount purchase!

Afghan Knit-A-Long

The last afghan square was handed out last Friday! Now we start finishing. There are 2 dates I have set aside or coming in to get help with blocking, assembling and knitting a border. The first evening is today Wednesday, Nov. 5th from 7 PM to 9 PM. You will get help in blocking and the crochet assembly. The second is Dec. 3rd where I will be going over the border if anyone needs help. The border pattern will be handed out the last Thursday in November.

Sweater Knit-A-Long

We are meeting every other Monday until the end everyone's project is complete. The dates are marked on the calendar on the website. If you would like to join us you can. The cost is $30. With it you get a copy of Sally Melville's book the Knit Stitch, 20% off the purchase of your yarn for the project and help every other Monday.

Classes:
This month there are classes scheduled for Finishing Techniques on Saturday Nov 15th and Saturday November 22nd, and, for Magic Loop Toe Up Socks on Saturday Nov. 29th. Pop in or call to register!

Specials

This month you will receive 15% off any purchase of Cascade yarn and Noni felting patterns. Debbie Bliss Astrakhan has been discontinued and select colours will be included in our sale section in the kitchen. Also, Estelle alpaca Cashmere Tweed has been discontinued and will be making a visit to the sale section!

NEW

A selection of Classic Elite yarns now are gracing our shelves. These yarns include chunky Montana that is perfect for a quick Christmas gift, Alpaca Sox and Wool Bam Boo. I have also brought in a good selection of Classic Elite pattern books to help in your choice of a project. Come in and see for your self!

Five colours of Noro Silk Garden, another colour of the Silk Garden Sock, Cascade, more Sublime colours and some sock yarn in Christmas red and green were brought in over the weekend.

Thursday evening St N Knit continues from 7 PM to 9PM and $5 help drop in classes are available on Tuesdays from 10 AM to noon, and Wednesday Afternoons from 1 PM - 3 PM.

I look forward to your visit to Kniterary knitting land!!

Martina

Colinette Parisienne and Handmaiden Sea Silk knit together in a simple lace. Simple but effective and light as air!

July Update

Hello Kniterarians!

Happy Canada Day!!
Can you believe that it is July 1st already??

Nothing like some knitting at the cottage or in the backyard to make July complete wouldn’t you say? There is not much I like better that relaxing under the trees in my backyard at home with a project on the go.

And what do I have on the go?? I continue to knit Nutkin socks in the Celebration Sweet Sheep yarn.
I have started the second sock. I am putting the finishing touches on a knitting bag for me. I knit it with recycled Sari Silk and Debbie Bliss Donegal Chunky Tweed. Slowly but surely I am knitting 2 shawls one out of Malabrigo Lace Yarn and the other out if some Dye-version Party Ribbon. I am also about to felt a bag that was inspired by left over Cascade 220 and Ella Rae Classic and Norval Morriseau. ( Pics of Nutkin to the left and Donegal Tweed & Sari silk to the right.)

Enough about me….Share your projects with all of us on our Ravelry group Kniterarians!

Birthday greetings go out to Wendy and Justine who both get 20% off one purchase this month. If you have a birthday this month let me know and I will send you a discount letter!

Classes this Month:
Wednesday, July 9th, Lazy Day Knitting Sculpted Tree 11 AM – 4:30 PM
Beginners 7 PM – 9PM
Saturday, July 12th, Finishing Class
Wednesday July 16, 7 – 9 PM Koolaid Dying 7 – 9 PM
Wednesday , July 23rd 11Am – 4:30 PM Lazy Day Felting
7 PM – 9 PM Xmas in July Sweater ornament
All Thursdays Sit N Knit 7PM – 9PM

Sales: All July :
40% off all in stock King Cole DK Merino Blend (that makes it $2.98 per ball!)

30% off all in stock Eden Madil Bamboo, Jaeger Trinity Silk, Laines du Nord Mulberry Silk and SRK Perth

Knit on Kniterarians!

Martina

June Newsletter

Summer is fast approaching. Although with the cold days we’ve been having you would not know it!

With summer comes thoughts of Christmas! Yes ….Christmas! Now is the time to start planning your hand knit Christmas presents.
Come in with your ideas and check out what I have in the shop! If you have no ideas yet come and find a book or get a magazine to inspire you! You can also sign up for a summer class to help you learn a new technique or give you time to create something unique!

Classes in June include Knitting without a Cable Needle on June 4thand Lace Knitting (where you will make a lace scarf) June 5, 12 and 19th.
Would you like to make a sock for someone? Learn the basics in my mini sock class on June 7th.
Do you know someone who wants to learn to knit? Tell them about the Beginner Skills class on June 18th.

All classes through June, July and August are listed on the web site www.kniterary.com. You can also pick up a schedule while you are in the shop.

May 10th was an amazing day here at 229 Brock Street North with both Kniterary and Hedgehog Stitchery filled to capacity with shoppers all day long. Thanks to all my volunteer knitters who mad the day even more special! Michelle’s Crock Pot dyed yarn that was done then is now on the shelves and ready for purchase!




Special Events coming up include:

May 31st : Kniterary will have a booth at The Spinning Wheel Alpaca Farm in Enniskillin. A great day trip for you and the children who can pet the Alpacas!

June 14th is World Wide Knit in Public Day (WWKIP) and Kniterary is host to the event in Durham. Come and bring your knitting! You will be able to relax on the grounds of the shop or venture forth into the local parks or downtown establishments. I am coordinating a downtown shops tour where you will be able to get your WWKIP Passports signed or stamped for discounts at Kniterary. There will also be a food donation bin for the local soup kitchen. Any one bringing in a non-perishable food item will receive a 10% off coupon.
I will keep you all updated on the day’s happenings as they are confirmed.

Knit on Kniterarians!!

Martina
Kniterary