We are Open for New Year's Eve

Just a friendly reminder that we have special hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.  We will return to our regular business hours on Friday, January 3rd from 10:30AM to 6PM.

New Year's Eve: 10:30AM-4PM
New Year's Day: 6AM-10AM

P.S.  Don't forget Knit & Nosh from 6-9PM this Friday!

We are open Christmas Eve

Knitique wishes all of you a wonderful holiday season. We hope you find a little time to knit, crochet or craft during the holidays. Maybe you can share your favorite craft with a friend or family member.

We will be open Christmas Eve from 10:30AM-4PM for your last minute shopping needs (gift cards, stocking stuffers, yarn and more).

We will be closed Christmas Day.

We are open New Year's Eve from 10:30AM-4PM.

New Year's Day we will be open from 6AM-10AM.

 

Wishing you all the best in 2015.

Take Some Time for Yourself

Start the new year of 2015 off right by making some time for you. Learn to bring your handcraft to the next level with our New Year's All Skills Special. For just $200, you'll get three months of fantastic classes to help you take time to relax and knit or crochet, as well as to advance your skills. Just choose your day and time below and give us a call or stop by to sign up. But don't delay; there is limited space available in each class. (916) 714-7719

Sundays 12-2pm
Wednesdays 12-2pm, 4-6pm, or 6-8pm
Thursdays 11-1pm or 6-8pm
Fridays 12-2pm

10th Holiday Party - Come Celebrate with Us

Through the years, you, our customers have become our friends and family. We enjoy every moment spent helping you pick up a dropped stitch, or helping you find the perfect yarn for a new project. Please join us Friday, December 19th from 5-8pm for our 10th annual holiday party. It's our way of celebrating the holidays with all of you. Along with bringing a delicious dish or tasty treat, don't forget to give us a call and RSVP at (916) 714-7719

Holiday Hours at Knitique

Holidays are the perfect time to spend with friends and family, so we would like to take a moment to mention our holiday hours so you know when we will be at the boutique.

Christmas Eve: 10:30am-4pm
Closed for Christmas
New Year's Eve:  Regular business hours of 10:30am-8pm
New Year's Day: 6am-10am

For any dates not mentioned we will be open our regular business hours.

Two Amazing Trunk Shows from Classic Elite Yarns

While we are sad that the Anzula Yarns trunk show has had to head home, we are thrilled to announce the arrival of two new wonderful trunk shows from Classic Elite Yarns.  Featuring garments and accessories from North River and Classic Fall, these trunk shows also show off scrumptious yarns like Tiverton Tweed and Avalanche.  Come on by the boutique to see all the beautiful pieces and pick up your copies of these great books.  Not local?  Give us a call at (916) 714-7719 and order yours today!

Come Weather the "Storm of the Century" with us

We've been inundated with calls yesterday, asking if we would be open during "the storm of the century". I want to reassure everyone that Knitique will be open for regular business hours to help you with your Holiday gifts and show you some of the quick one nighters, yes, one nighters to help you finish your holiday gifts. 

After all weathering out the storm with your fiber friends, enjoying hot coffee or hot chocolate is how I want to spend a rainy, blustery day.

We've added more items for the sample sale. Beautiful knits that we've created and don't worry, you can take all the credit for knitting them.

December Knit 'N Nosh

 

Brrr... It's getting cold out there.  Join us for Knit 'n Nosh this Friday at 5pm for food, fun, and knitting/crochet.  We'll have the heat on so you can take off your coat and relax.  All we ask is that you bring a treat to share and give us a call to RSVP so we have enough chairs. 

(916) 714-7719

New lotions from B.Witching

Opening a box from UPS is like Christmas morning here at Knitique.  We are always excited to see what goodies they hold.  One of our latest boxes held the amazing lotions from B. Witching.  Along with delicious new scents of this non-greasy lotion, we received Spearmint extra dry skin cream, lavender hand soap, and the natural honey bar facial cleanser.  We love these products for their natural ingredients and their delicious scents.  We know you will too.  These make great gifts and stocking stuffers, so come on in to check out the new scents.  If you're not local, just give us a call at (916) 714-7719.  We ship daily!

Black Friday Sample Sale

 

 

 

 

BLACK FRIDAY Not a day goes by that we aren't asked in our boutique, is that for sale?

Let us help you check some of your knitting projects off your Christmas list... 

This is a rare opportunity to let us do your knitting for you.  Come into the boutique for our Black Friday sample sale.  More than 100 of the hand knit garments and accessories that you have seen at Knitique throughout the years will be for sale at department store prices.  Just think, hand knit scarves, sweaters, hats, and more, for just $10-$40 each.  While picking out some handmade gifts, make sure to get something for yourself too.

Don't wait, the sale ends Sunday at 4pm.  Come in while the selection is hot!

Join us this Saturday for Small Business Saturday!

When you shop at Knitique, you are helping local families put food on their tables, buy school clothes, pay the mortgage, and so much more. Our customers are our friends, our family, and our biggest supporters.

Small Business Saturday by American Express was started to combat all the corporate sales of Black Friday.

Come in Saturday, November 29th, for Small Business Saturday spend $10 or more on your American Express Card and American Express will credit your card with ...a $10 reward. See http://shopsmall.com/ for details.

Remember shop small, November 29, 2014

New Anzula Yarns Trunk Show!

Many of you have been anticipating the arrival of our next trunk show from Anzula Yarns.  Well we are excited to announce that it's here!  The trunk show features amazing yarns like Cole - a camel and silk blend, Haiku - a bamboo and wool blend, and Wash My Lace - a laceweight wool with over 900 yards per skein.  This trunk show is only here through December 5th, so come on in to check out all the beautiful colors before it's gone!

Without further ado Turkey Day Class #2&3!

 

With a unique twist on ribbing, and a easy scalloped color change, our final Turkey Day class is a stunning slouchy hat. Knit with two colors of a chunky alpaca and bamboo blend. This hat knits up quickly and allows you to play with color.... This hat is pretty simple, perfect for the advanced beginner. Give us a call or come in to sign up for the FREE class. (916) 714-7719

Tuesday, November 25th from 4-6pm
Friday, November 28th from 2-4pm
Or, Saturday, November 29th from 1-3pm

 

 

Bordered with reversible cables, this cowl is long enough to wrap twice or leave a single loop for a nice fashionable look. Make it a Moebius to show off both sides of this totally reversible, beau...tiful stitch pattern. Since it is worked flat, you can also choose to make this stunning piece into a scarf. You will need about 400 yards of a beautiful, drapey yarn. We knit our sample in the BRAND NEW, Panda Pearl. A Bamboo, Wool Silk blend that is truly an affordable luxury. Space is limited in this FREE class, so call or come by to reserve your seat in one of the following classes. (916) 714-7719

Tuesday, November 25th from 6-8pm
Friday, November 28th from 4-6pm
Or, Saturday, November 29th from 4-6pm

Classic Elite Trunk Shows

Aptly named, the All Seasons pattern book features a variety of stunning patterns suitable for cool or warm weather. We love the Dancette Cowl, knit with two colors of Villa or Vail for a lightweight, warm accessory that you'll love to knit. Stop by our boutique to see several of the beautiful garments and accessories in the All Seasons trunk show. Don't wait, these pieces will only be here for a limited time.

Liberty Wool has been a Knitique favorite for many years. It comes in a variety of beautiful solids and self striping colorways. Since it is machine washable, this yarn is perfect for kid's sweaters, gift knits, and so much more. Come see some of the beautiful garments and accessories in the Best of Liberty Wool trunk show. Don't delay, these knits are only here for a limited time.

Win a Vera Bradley Bag full of yarn!

We here at Knitique have been blessed to watch Alice's Embrace become an amazing organization that donates hand knit or crocheted blankets to Alzheimer's patients. Many of you have graciously donated your time and money to make blankets for this worthy cause. So we are excited to announce that Alice's Embrace is having a Humdinger of a Contest. Prizes include enough yarn to complete a blanket, a Vera Bradley tote bag, and so much more. Visit http://www.alicesembrace.com/ for more details. And don't forget to stop by to pick up some yarn so you can start on your entry!

As a  special thank you for being one of our customers, we would like to invite you to join us for our 10th Annual FREE Turkey Day Classes.  Our first class is a stunning cowl that uses just 1-2 skeins of the scrumptious new yarn Reggae Ombre. This project knits up quickly on a size 10 needle.   The combination of diagonal lace and gradient stripes makes for the perfect accessory. 

Join us for class:
Tuesday, November 25th from 12-2pm
Friday, November 28th from 10-12pm
Saturday, November 29th from 10-12pm
Sunday, November 30th from 2-4pm. 

There is a limited amount of space available, so make sure to come by or give us a call at (916) 714-7719 to reserve your spot.

P.S.  Stay tuned for the announcement of the next two FREE Turkey Day Classes.

Fiesta Yarns Trunk Show has arrived!

The stunning trunk show from Fiesta Yarns has just arrived, and it's even more amazing than we imagined. The garments and accessories show just how beautiful their yarns are. We especially love the easy to knit Shoulder Scarf pattern that is knit with just one skein of Rayon Boucle in their Inspiration colorway. Inspiration shows your support for breast cancer awareness in a way that is both subtle and gorgeous. Come on by the boutique to see what project you fall in love with. But don't delay, the Fiesta Yarns trunk show is only here through October 16th.

Coming Soon: Fiesta Yarns Trunk Show

We have a very exciting trunk show coming to Knitique from October 2nd-16th. This amazing collection is from Fiesta Yarns. We will have samples of all these stunning garments and accessories for you to try on during the trunk show, as well as all the fabulous patterns and yarns for you to knit one of your very own. We are excited to see which project and color you'll choose!

To see all pictures of all the amazing garments, check out our Facebook page here.

New Addi-Art Needles have arrived!

The addi-Art '24K' is sure to be on every knitter's holiday shopping list this year. Unique in all respects, the limited edition needle was handcrafted with great patience and care. This once in a lifetime creation features the gleam of 24 K gold. The construction of a needle this special required the utmost attention to detail. Thus, for a single day in the fall of 2014, addi devoted their daily production to focus all efforts on this individual item. Keeping with addi's hands-on tradition of manufacturing, each individual needle was painstakingly polished to bring out the most in the gold. The final product gently blurs the line between form and function, constructing a piece of art, with purpose.

The addi-Art 24 K is a 32" US 6 circular needle for just $99.99. Only 500 sets were made and only 250 of those were brought into the United States. We were lucky enough to place our order early. More than 10% of what's available in the United States shipped to Knitique in Elk Grove, CA.

If you are interested in owning a pair of the needles, please give us a call as once our initial inventory is gone we won't be able to reorder. 916.714.7719

Look to the horizon, as the addi team continues to allow their artistic creativity to inspire additional addi-Art designs. Each design will be released in a different size, resulting in a full set of limited edition needles.

Trunk Show: Maggie's Markers

We love these stitch markers by Maggie's Markers. They are available in a variety of sizes to fit all your projects, and are beautiful in simplicity. We currently have a trunk show of these amazing handmade markers. They're only here for a limited time, so stop by today to pick out your favorite colors!

Washcloths for Charity

Words with Mel has put out the call for hand knit or crocheted washcloths to be donated to those who don't even have the basic necessities for hygiene, like toothbrush and toothpaste, soap, and washcloths. The initial call for help asked for us to cut up old towels into squares for washcloths, but Mel thought, we can do one better than that. Why not give them something that will not only last longer, but will be filled with love? It only takes one small skein of cotton yar...n to make a washcloth and just a few hours of your time to make one. Stop by the boutique today and we'll gladly help you pick out a pattern and some yarn to get started. Please make sure to ship your washcloths so they will be received by October 10th.
The story: http://withmeldotcom.wordpress.com/2014/09/16/simplyshare/
Where to send your washcloths: http://withmeldotcom.wordpress.com/simplyshareawashcloth/

FREE Love of the Game Scarf Class

Did someone say FREE class? Yes we did! Whether you are a sports enthusiast or you are dragged to the game, we all want to show our team spirit. While sitting at a Cal Berkley Football game I wanted to design a scarf that would be unisex, offer two sizes for those who like more or less scarf, and most especially be a project you could knit while watching a game. We just received in all of the wonderful team colors for our area, like the 49ers, Giants, A's, and Raiders, not to mention the perfect colors for all our local high schools. Join us for this fun and FREE Love of the Game Scarf class Tuesday, September 2nd from 12-2pm or 6-8pm, or Saturday, September 6th from 12-2pm.

Dream in Color 2014-15 Dream Club

 

If you haven't participated in this exclusive club before, now is your opportunity to join.  You can sign up for 6 months of gorgeous exclusively-dyed yarn and amazing patterns in the Dream in Color Dream Club! The girls at Dream in Color have worked really hard and rounded up some amazing designers this year like Laura Nelkin, Connie Chang and Kristin Omdahl.

 

The shipments will go out the first week of September, October, November, December, January and February. The prices range from $35 - $45 per month (plus applicable tax and shipping), depending on the yarn base featured that month. I've talked to the girls about some of the new yarns they have coming up this year for the club, and you're going to love them! Plus, they always come up with some of the most amazing colors for their Dream Club yarns.

Last year we had several customers who ordered  3-4 skeins of each monthly kit.  This allows you to have sweater quantities of each month's yarn.  You will receive a $5.00 discount on each additional kit.

 

This is a limited opportunity.  Be sure to stop by the boutique or give us a call at (916) 714-7719 to save your place in the Dream Club.

Easy Scalloped Lace Shawl Class!

Ready to try your hand at a lace shawl, but an all over lace pattern is too daunting?  This shawl is a perfect beginner's lace project.  You'll start with stockinette stitch with just a few increasing yarn overs, and once you've got the hang of lace, we'll show you how to easily knit a lace pattern with beads.  This gorgeous Easy Scalloped Shawl is a two session  class starting Saturday, August 16th from 3-5, and concluding Saturday, September 13th from 3-5pm.  Give us a call or stop by to sign up for this exciting class!  (916) 714-7719

FREE Knitmas Traveling Plans Hat Class

Know someone who needs a beanie that is stylish, warm, and soft?  Then join us for the FREE Knitmas Traveling Plans Hat Class.  This hat has the look of cables, but the ease of ribbing.  We knit this hat out of the lovely knew yarn Llambrosia.  It's 100% baby llama and comes in naturally soft undyed colors.  You won't want to wait.  Come pick up your class supplies today.

 

This great class is offered on Tuesday, July 15th from 12-2pm or 6-8pm, or Saturday, July 19th from 3-5pm.  If you can't make it in right away, give us a call at (916) 714-7719 to sign up.

FREE Knitmas Weaver's Dream Scarf Class

Do you crochet? If so, you may have been wondering, are we going to teach a FREE Knitmas in July crochet class. The answer is Yes! We are teaching this beautiful Weaver's Dream Scarf that works up perfectly with a worsted or dk weight yarn, and a single kit of coordinating novelty yarns. Stop by the boutique to pick out your yarns and get signed for class!

 

This great class is offered on Tuesday, July 15th from 12-2pm or 6-8pm, or Saturday, July 19th from 3-5pm.  If you can't make it in right away, give us a call at (916) 714-7719 to sign up.

Knitmas in July Class

 

Happy Knitmas in July! Knitmas in July is when we offer a FREE class every week, so you can get a head start on your holiday gift knitting. Our first class of 2014 is this stunning scarf, knit with four colors of Bella Lino. We have kits on hand for this fabulous scarf, so hurry in and pick up yours today! And don't forget to sign up for the FREE classes: Tuesday, July 1st from 12-2pm or 6-8pm, or Saturday, July 5th from 3-5pm.  If you can't make it in right away, just give us a call at (916) 714-7719 to sign up.  Just hurry in as soon as you can so we don't run out of kits!

9th Anniversary Sale

We have so much fun with each of you every day. It is with much joy and happiness that I come to work everyday. I'm a teacher, a counselor and a friend to many of my customers and am rewarded every day that I work. Not many people have the pleasure of having a job that they love, but thankfully I do.

 In honor of our 9th Anniversary we have an incredible Anniversary Sale from Tuesday, June 10, 2014 thru Sunday, June 15, 2014. We will have extended hours on Saturday, until 8:00 pm. While thinking about what type of sale to do, Susan had this great idea from a shop that she used to go called the "Honey Pot Sale". You will have the opportunity to get up to 100% off your entire order* We've got discounts from 15-100% off your entire purchase. You have a 50% chance of getting 20% off your total. There are more than a dozen opportunities to get 50 to 100% off your entire purchase. Additionally all sale items and sale kits will be 50% off the original prices. We've got dozens of kits we've clearanced out.

When you get to the register you can decide to take part in the Guarantee of 20% off or chance to get up to 100% off.

Here's how it works: Our 10-step program

Step one: Grab a basket
Step two: Grab your loot
Step three: Make a beeline to the cash register.
Step four: Wait your turn, I know it's exciting and you can't wait to see what kind of discount you'll get.
Step five: Have the cute, thin sales clerk ring up your purchases.
Step six: Make a choice Guaranteed 20% off or Chance it. If you Chance it... you will Pick your freshly made no-calorie cupcake, turn it over, and reveal your anniversary discount.
Step seven: Jump up and down with joy, as you reveal your large discount.
Step eight: Watch as your bill shrinks and your wallet stays full as we subtract your discount.
Step nine: Pay for your purchases. We accept everything, Cash, Check or Charge.
Step ten: If you dare, rinse and repeat.

Disclaimer: * Alright girl's here are the little details. All Yarn, books, bags, kits are on sale. Needles are excluded. All purchases are FINAL. No signatures on insatiable knitter's cards will be given. No additional discounts will be given. If you need your yarn wound, please bring it back at a later date. We'd love to wind it for you. If you need knitting help during this time, you are welcome to call make an appointment, or sign up for our wonderful, community recognized classes.

Don't forget our Knit 'n Nosh Style 9th Anniversary Party at the boutique this Saturday at 5:00pm. Just make sure to give us a call and RSVP (916) 714-7719.  We only have 30 chairs available, and we need to know what you're bringing. 

Anzula Yarns Trunk Show!

We are honored to announce the upcoming arrival of a new trunk show from one of our favorite hand dyers, Anzula Yarns! This Friday we will have a variety of scrumptious yarns like Oasis, Haiku, Mermaid, and For Better or Worsted. Come by this weekend to see all the fantastic colors while selection is at it's best. We will have sample garments and accessories throughout the boutique so you can see how fabulous these wonderful yarns knit up. Don't delay, these yarns are only here for a limited time. Not local? Give us a call. We ship daily!

Free Mother's Day Class!

Treat yourself to a relaxing two hours of learning something new in our FREE Mother’s Day Cowl Class!  This stylishly simple cowl uses just two skeins of the beautiful new super wash yarn Splatter Dash.  Your family can use your time away to prepare dinner or clean the house as a special Mother’s Day treat while you’re here knitting yourself a scrumptious treat.  Stop by to pick out your colors, and be sure to give us a call to get signed up. 916.714.7719 We’ll see you Sunday! 

Early Closing Saturday, May 3rd 2014

We will be closing early today at 530pm to attend a memorial service for one of our beloved knitters.  Thank you for understanding.

Knitique Movie Night!

It's been a while since we have had a movie night, and we are so excited about this movie that we thought, it's time to have another one.  We plan to do dinner either before or after the movie, complete details to be determined.  If you would like to join us for this fun get together, give us a call to RSVP.  We will be meeting at Knitique at 5:30pm on Saturday, April 26th, and leaving promptly at 6pm.  We look forward to seeing you there! (916) 714-7719

Vote for us!

 

Have you voted? KCRA 3 is holding their 2014 Best of A-List contest again! We are nominated for Best in Arts & Crafts and we are up against big box stores like Michaels and Aaron Brothers. We would love it if you could take a minute out ...of your day and vote for us! We are a successful business because each and every one of you supports us! We just want to say thank you and happy knitting/crocheting!

http://kcra.cityvoter.com/knitique/biz/27981

New Classes at Knitique!

The weather has turned cool and rainy again. These classes would be great projects with a cup of tea, while listening to the rain drum down.

 

First up we have a beautiful crochet Easter basket that will make your favorite little one light up as they dig through their goodies. This FREE Class is Tuesday, April 1st and 8th from 6-8pm.

 

Saturday, April 5th from 11-1pm is the luscious, lightweight Spring Cowl! Knit with a bouncy yarn like Milla Mia, you'll be wearing this Spring weather knit every day!

Also on Saturday is the Kelly Scarf, a delicate knit out of the wonderful new yarn Meadowlark from Classic Elite Yarns. Class is from 1-3pm. This is a two part class that will continue on April 19th.

Adorable Layered Sun Dress Class

Everyone who sees this adorable little girl's dress has been in love with it. Knit in layers, this project includes a few new techniques to advance your knitting skills. There is a beautiful lace edging, as well as a gorgeous crochet flower, that would look fabulous in any color you can imagine. Join us for the Layered Sun Dress Class next month on Tuesday, April 8th, 22nd, and 29th. There are two times available, 12-2pm or 6-8pm. Don't delay, stop by or give us a call at (916) 714-7719 to sign up. This class will fill up fast!

Spring in Paris at Knitique

Spring in Paris arrived at Knitique today with these gorgeous project bags.  Made in the USA, these adorable bags come in both a large and small size and are made with sturdy fabrics so they are sure to last. These darling bags are also reversible. Choose between the Parisian sketches, or a more subtle woven green. Pick up yours today, or give us a call at (916) 714-7719. We would love to ship you one. Small bags are available for $35.99 and large are available for $57.99. Don't delay. We will sell out quick!

Lightening up your knitting and crochet!

We are so excited about these amazing new lamps from Stella! These sleek and stylish lamps are the perfect knitting tool. Our favorite is Stella Sky. This amazing floor lamp will last 11 years without changing the bulb, has 3 spectrums of light, 5 levels of dimming, and it adjusts so you can point the light right where you need it. These lamps are also available in table and clip-on lamps to meet your exact needs. Stop by the boutique to see how these wonderful lamps can take your fiber crafting to the next level!

Luxury Fiber Yarn Sale!

Often times we feel luxury fibers like silk, cashmere, and yak fiber are unattainable.  The world luxury makes us feel it is too expensive, or should only be used for special occasions, but that couldn't be farther from the truth.  So here at Knitique, we have decided to make these yarns more affordable!  Starting now through Sunday, February 23rd, all luxury yarns priced at $30 or more will be on sale for 25% off!  So stop in a pick up a skein or two and let's knit or crochet beautiful things together.

Classic Elite Trunk Shows!

 

We have two fabulous trunk shows on hand from Classic Elite Yarns! Each trunk show features beautiful yarns and projects from their pattern books.

Fresco is an angora, alpaca, wool blend in dk weight that is luxuriously soft. This trunk show features two beautiful sweaters, which are lightweight and cozy, along with some great accessories, like hats and a reversible cowl!

Oceanside is a pattern book that features several of CEY's beautiful Spring and Summer yarns. In this book you'll find fabulous tops and accessories knit with scrumptious yarns like Firefly and Soft Linen!

Please stop in this weekend to see all the beautiful projects before we have to send them back next week!

New Meow Collection Yarns

When Danielle first found this yarn by Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts, we couldn't wait for it to arrive. This yarn is 100% Blue Faced Leicester superwash wool, and comes in a beautiful variety of colors known as the Meow Collection. Each color is modeled after different cats; calicos, tabbies, Himalayans, and more. What we love most about this yarn is their purpose. For each skein of this wonderful yarn sold, a portion of the sales is donated to the Meow Foundation and the Best Friends Animal Society. So lets all knit with our favorite color of kitty cat, and help an animal in need! As always, if you're not local, just give us a call. We ship daily. (916) 714-7719

2014 Winter Games Stitch Markers

This morning, we all cast on for our 2014 Winter Games Sweaters. We all knit at different paces, so some of you may be ready to pick up you stitches around the neckline. This mean's you'll need to add stitch markers to your project to mark where to increase. Stop by the boutique today and pick up your set of the Figgy15 2014 Winter Games Stitch Markers, specially made for this event! There are a limited number of sets available, so don't delay! (916) 714-7719

February Knit N Nosh!

It's that time again; Knit 'N Nosh is tomorrow! If you haven't RSVP'd yet, please give us a call. We would love to have you join us in knitting and crocheting, chit chat and laughter, and of course noshing on delicious treats. Everyone brings something to share and we all have a great time, but don't forget to call; sometimes we run out of chairs! (916) 714-7719