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 Needles & Knits Spring 2017 Knit-Along

2/6/2017

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Register in store at Needles & Knits Wool Shop for the Spring Knit-Along: Line Dance by Heidi Kirrmaier. ​This cardigan is all about neat lines created by a combination of squishy garter stitch, I-cord edges, pockets and slipped stitch details. It is worked top down in one piece, and has a gentle A-line shape.
Intended to fit with 0-2 inches of positive ease. The front sections overlap by about 1 inch.
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Suitable for a knitter with some experience
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 Class Information: THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL
Where: Needles & Knits Upper Level
Sessions: Four – 2 hour classes
Starts: Monday Evenings 6:30PM – 8:30PM
         April 24, May 1, 15 and 20
Cost: Free
Registration:
Sign up in store at Needles & Knits Wool Shop, Aurora ON
Materials: DK weight yarn 
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**Materials for the class must be purchased in store at Needles & Knits Wool Shop, Aurora ON
Pattern available for paid download on Ravelry
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Slouchy Hat - Free Pattern

2/1/2017

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Free Slouchy Hat Pattern
Gabriela discovered The Favorite Slouchy Hat Pattern over the holidays. It was a quick knit and made lovely Holiday gifts. If you are thinking of starting your Christmas knitting early - give this pattern a try. 

Gabriela used two balls of Kauri from Zealana, in worsted weight, each ball consists of 86m 50 grams of 60% merino, 30% possum, 10% silk


Down load free slouchy hat pattern.
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Fingerless Mitts - Free Pattern

1/11/2017

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Fingerless Mitts Free PatternGabriella knit these mitts using one 50g ball of the Drops alpaca and silk yarn in this beautiful mauve.





This is a free pattern designed by Megi Burcl.  The mitts knit up quickly, look great and are so versatile.   Sometimes it is nice to have one's hands covered but free from gloves.  We have included the pattern here for you to download as we thought some of you might want to get a start on next year's Christmas knitting. LOL!

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New classes are starting this month and next month.  Please have a look at the classes being offered on the website page under Winter Classes
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Audrey's Cowl - Free Pattern

1/2/2017

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Audrey is a Needles and Knits customer and has been attending the Knit Therapy Sessions for a long time.  Audrey recently discovered Fairgrounds DK at Needles and Knits Wool Shop. It is an acrylic yarn with the feel of merino and it can be washed. One would never guess it is an acrylic. Seriously! It creates a fair isle pattern when knit. 

Here are the six beautiful shades that are available.

Fairground DK yarn
Six shades of Fairground DK yarn
​She purchased a couple balls of the Fairgrounds DK and decided to knit up a few cowls. They turned out fantastic!
Here are the how to's for Audrey's Cowl:

One ball of Fairgrounds DK

With 4 mm circular needle cast on 110 sts for smaller blue cowl and 130 sts for orange cowl (Audrey cast on 140 for the one she knit but thinks 130 sts would allow for a nicer drape).

Place a marker at beginning of round and purl 3 rounds. 


Knit in the round until desired length but leave enough yardage to finish. Purl 3 rounds and cast off all sts.
​Sew in end
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Holiday Potlucks at Needles & Knits Wool Shop

12/15/2016

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Therapy Knitters Holiday Potluck

Therapy Knitters Potluck brought together a gathering of knitters from various Needles & Knits knitting classes and workshops! Students brought mouth watering appetizers, main dishes and deserts! There was a sharing of recipes, laughs, opinions and of course, their finished work or work in progress.

We are looking forward to another year of learning something new in the classes offered with another potluck in the spring :)

Click here for more information about our upcoming 2017 Winter knitting classes and workshops

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Thursday Knit Nite Holiday Dinner

December is the month of celebrations and gatherings of family and friends. On Thursday December 15, the Thursday night, Tea with Tove group braved the winter snow storm to attend the annual Holiday Dinner...and of course, to knit! 
From Needles & Knits, we wish all Happy Holidays and the very best in the New Year!
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Holiday Open House

12/1/2016

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On November 24, Needles & Knits Wool Shop in Aurora, opened their doors to new and long standing customers to help celebrate the holiday season! The Holiday Open House was a great success, with lots of laughs, good food, drinks and many happy door prize winners!
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Holiday Open House at Needles & Knits

11/5/2016

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Christmas Ornaments - Open House at Needles and Knits Wool Shop

At Needles & Knits
 
Come and join us Saturday, November 26
10 – 4 pm
There will be door prizes, festive goodies and treats.

Holiday Cookies - Open House at Needles and Knits Wool Shop

​We look forward to seeing you!

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Rowan Pure Silk is in stock at Needles & Knits.

10/24/2016

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Rowan Pure Silk
 
Rowan Pure Silk is now in stock at Needles & Knits Wool Shop!
It is 100% silk yarn and comes in 50g balls.  It has a beautiful drape and stitch definition.
 
Yardage:  125m/ 137 yds
Recommended Needles:  4 mm
Tension:  22 sts X 30 rows
 
Sadly it has been discontinued but Tove has a wonderful supply of it ( we think she cleaned out the warehouse in the States).  So drop by and have a look for yourself.  It is absolutely scrumptious and the colours are so vibrant. 
 
Just in case you are having trouble deciding what to knit with this beautiful silk yarn, here are some free patterns that would look wonderful in this Rowan Pure Silk.
 
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lady-marys-comfort-wrap
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stairway-to-heaven-grey-edition-cowl
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/burlesque-shawl
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mia-21
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rondeur
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sleeveheart
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/adoe
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#sort=best&craft=knitting&query=Rowan%20Truesilk
 
Butterfly Cotton 10 has also been restocked.
Gabriella is in the process of adding new classes for the Fall.   “Classes” on the main page shows what is being offered.  You will not be disappointed!Classes
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe

10/3/2016

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, here is a great recipe that you could make for dessert.  It freezes really well and it is really moist.  It can be made as muffins or as a cake.  If making for Thanksgiving, add the icing and it is absolutely decadent!

P. S. No one will know there is zucchini in it unless you tell them.

Also, take a look at all the new Fall & Winter Classes that Gabriella is teaching this fall.  There are some really unique things to knit.  

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Needles and Knits!!!
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Annual 25% off  Yarn Sale at Needles and Knits in Aurora

9/22/2016

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It's that time again for Needles and Knits Wool Shop's annual sale!.  The sale lasts for two weeks, starting from September 24 to October 8 2016.  Tons of new yarns have arrived,  so pick up your needles and crochet hooks and head on over to the shop!

The store will be closed on Friday September 23rd in preparation for the sale starting on Saturday September 24.
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