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New Sock Yarn @ Needles & Knits

3/10/2018

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Wool and the Gang Kinda Magic Sock Yarn
 Wool and the Gang
Wool and the Gang, in collaboration with Regia, Kinda Magic Sock Yarn, makes a perfect pair of socks just by the colour changes.
Easy start tail to get you going. 
Fun colours like Purrfect Purple, Pink Paws, Cool Cat Copper and others. 
Cotton Tutti Frutti Sock Yarn
Cotton Tutti Frutti Sock Yarn
Great for summer socks all new Regia Cotton Tutti Frutti Color in fun shades like Kiwi, watermelon, papaya.... 
And no slouchy cotton socks because the yarn is elasticized with the right amount of give. 
Stop by Needles & Knits Wool Shop in Aurora, ON and check out the amazing selections of sock yarn in the sock room!
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Crochet Classes for Beginners

2/19/2018

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Beginners Crochet Classes at Needles & Knits Woolshop
Crochet is fun to learn and is showing up all over the place: in home decor, pop culture and is very hot in the fashion industry right now.

Join Lillian and learn this fabulously versatile technique to make your own crocheted looks. You will love the variety and be amazed by what you can achieve with different yarns and textures.

Lillian has been in the service industry helping customers for about half a millennia. That means she knows a lot about a lot of stuff!

Do you need help figuring out how to work Tunisian crochet? Lillian can help with that.
Is YouTube not clear enough with the instructions? Lillian can help you figure out the technique without the internet.

Have you admired a crochet top or one of those cool shopping bags and thought: “I would love to have one of those but I could never do that.” Lillian can help you!
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Come and learn to crochet with Lillian’s guidance in a friendly atmosphere.
Start with a chain and a single crochet and see what happens.
Each two hour class will teach you the skills to create designs you'll wear with pride and have people want.
Today’s crochet is not just about granny squares and Kleenex box covers.
Class information:
Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday afternoon, 1:00-3:00pm; four 2 hour classes
Fee: $60.00
**All materials for crochet classes must be purchased at Needles and Knits Wool Shop Aurora, On
Minimum of four, maximum of eight people per class
Class Information:
Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday afternoon, 1:00-3:00pm;
four 2 hour classes

Fee: $60.00
**All materials for crochet classes must be purchased at Needles and Knits Wool Shop Aurora, On
Minimum of four, maximum of eight people per class

Check out class information here
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Holiday Hours

12/23/2017

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 On behalf of Needles & Knits, we would like thank you for your support and patronage. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

​Holiday Hours - December 2017 & January 2018

Saturday December 23 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday December 24 - CLOSED
Monday December 25 - CLOSED
Tuesday December 26 - CLOSED
Wednesday December 27 - CLOSED
Thursday December 28 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday December 29 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday December 30 -  10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday December 31 - CLOSED
Monday January 1, 2018 - CLOSED
Tuesday January 2, 2018 - CLOSED
Wednesday January 3, 2018 - CLOSED
Thursday January 4, 2018 - Regular Hours
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Interview with Knitwear Designer:              Gabriela Dudas, at Needles & Knits

12/4/2017

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Over the past couple of years, Gabriela has introduced and has been teaching classes and workshops at Needles and Knits Wool Shop in Aurora.  Her unique style, and approach to her classes, is why new and long time students sign up for several classes a year. 

So who is the lady that runs the workshops? We believe an introduction has been long overdue, and we are  rectifying that right now.  Read on, and enjoy the interview transcript below...
How did you start knitting ?
GD: My grade 2 class learned to knit, crochet, and embroider as it was part of the curriculum.

Where did you study?
GD: In the 90's I took Fashion Arts at Seneca and in third year I had to choose a specialty - tailoring or knitting on the machines .  I designed a whole fashion line in one semester which was leather skirts and knit sweaters with lace inserts.

I have also taken classes with Lucy Neatby, Jared Flood, Donna Druchunas, and  Brandon Mably.

Why did you choose knitting?  
GD: I have always knit.  I was in between jobs - retail, owning my own ceramics business, and I applied at a knitting store.  I started teaching classes and ended up working there 10 years!

What was your first knitting design?
GD: I was 19 years old at Kindergarten Teacher College and I designed a pullover with the Hungarian flag on it for the Hungarian Scouts.

What projects are you currently working on?
Lace cardigan
Garter stitch cardigan
Socks
Lace shawl
Intarsia pillow
Mitre square garment
40 UFO's (unfinished objects)

What is your favourite piece that you have knit?
GD: One of my 45 skirts.  I love them all so it is hard to pick one.

What hobbies and interests do you have ?
GD: Gardening, pets and family (not necessarily in that order).

Do you have any recommendations or suggestions for people new to knitting?
GD: Use the best quality materials you can afford.  Do not be afraid to start over or change things (ie. in the pattern).  Take classes - group or one on one.  "Knitting is a social thing" so be inspired by others.

What is your ideal " I'm going to knit for the next few hours"  routine?  Do you watch movies?  Listen to music?  
GD: I carve out time to knit.  If I am knitting intricate lace then I will listen to music.  I watch tv if knitting anything else.

English or Continental?  Continental

Cardigan or Pullover?  Cardigan

Cables or Lace?  Lace

DPNs or Magic Loop?  Neither - 2 circulars

Yarn - Solid or Variegated?  Both

Socks - Toe Up or Top Down?  Top Down

Needles - Wood or Metal?  Wood

Wool, cotton, alpaca, cashmere, silk?  Silk and cotton

What does your stash look like?
GD: It fills the office, a closet and half the attic and there is more scattered elsewhere.

What is your favourite thing about knitting?
GD: The possibilities are endless.  "You can tweak anything."  If I am teaching a modular class, I love how everyone is knitting the same thing but they all come out differently.
Interview with Gabriela Dudas
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Holiday Open House at                                Needles and Knits Wool Shop

11/19/2017

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At Needles & Knits
Come and join us Saturday, December 2
1– 4 pm
There will be door prizes, festive goodies and treats.

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We look forward to seeing you!

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Annual 25% off Sale at Needles & Knits

9/21/2017

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25% OFF SALE

NEEDLES  - YARN - NOTION 
​PATTERN BOOKS

Stop by Needles & Knits Wool Shop, and enjoy 25% off sale on all new yarn, needles, notions and pattern books! 
Stock up for all your projects and Christmas gifts!

Sale starts on
​Saturday September 23 through to Saturday September 30


We are located at: 15040 Yonge Street, Aurora, ON
Store will be closed first day of Fall, September 22
***Magazines not included
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Needles & Knits Norwegian Fjords Cruise Ship  2018 Trip

7/11/2017

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​Needles & Knits Norwegian Fjords Knitting Cruise
Knit your way along the Norwegian Fjords.  You will be accompanied by two expert knitters. 

Enjoy the scenery while starting new projects and receiving help with your outstanding UFO's. 
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Many treats instore with fibre excursions and the opportunity to add to your stash and upgrade your knitting skills. 

Don't wait!  Join us now for a cruise filled with plenty of laughter, fellow knitters and lasting memories. 
Please call Zelda by August 1, 2017 to reserve your spot!
Contact Zelda for more information
zelda@peerlesstravel.com
​(905)886-5610
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Girl's Summer Knit Dresses - Free Patterns

5/5/2017

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Some of you may have a daughter, granddaughter, or niece that would absolutely love this summer dress. It is designed for the 2 - 6 year age group.
Our own Gabriela (she teaches all the knitting classes at Needles and Knits) designed two girls patterns, The Little Flapper Dress and The Little Girl's Sundress.  Gabriela went back to the good old days of the "tube top" and the roaring twenties era, and based the patterns around it. Stretchy tube top, I-cord straps and reverse crochet are all incorporated in the dresses.
Girls summer knit dresses - Free Pattern
Gabriela used Fixation yarn, a cotton and elastic yarn that provides a little stretch for the top and Cotton DK for the bottom.
Fixation Yarn
Free patterns available for download. We would love to see your creations and welcome any comments or questions. 
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Featuring Tin Can Knits

4/11/2017

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Tin Can Knit patterns are very well written to accommodate all levels of knitters from beginner to advance. Their books are filled with beautiful photography and helpful tutorials to guide you along the way. Each pattern is comprised of modern seamless knits for the whole family from baby sizes 0-6 months to adult size 4XL.
Stop by Needles and Knits Wool Shop and check out the selection of  Tin Can Knits pattern books.
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Current and upcoming classes at Needles and Knits using their patterns: Dogwood Baby Blanket and Vivid Blanket

Dogwood Baby Blanket
Dogwood Baby Blanket Starts May 2, 2017
Vivid
Vivid Blanket
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Baby Checkered Blanket - Free Pattern

3/23/2017

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This month we are featuring a pattern created by Needles & Knits owner, Tove.  This easy to knit baby blanket uses only two balls of FLUTTERBY CHUNKY, 175M/100G.

Download the free pattern below, and enjoy knitting this soft baby blanket for the precious baby in your life.
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Flutterby Chunky in various colours available in store at Needles & Knits Wool Shop                                        
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