Knitique Ladies Rock!

 Louisa Harding Charity Event 

Our Louisa Harding Fund Raiser 

on October 5, 2012 

was a smashing success!  

Drum roll please...

Event organizer Lisette Davis and
 Knitique owner Danielle Bowen 

were thrilled to report 

that the Knitique event raised just over 

1,000 Great British Pounds 

which is just over $1,600.00 US Dollars

for Macmillan Cancer Support!

Everyone agrees...
Knitique ladies rock!

Raffle Prize Winners!

The evening was filled with fun, prizes, cupcakes and

 a heart-felt talk by Lisette Davis

about Louisa Harding and her Himalayan Hiking Hat story.  

And, of course, there were prizes!

Thanks to the generous donations from Interweave Books 

and our store Knitique, A Yarn Boutique

we had a fun raffle prize drawing with fabulous prizes which alone raised $168.00!

Designer Lorna Miser 

& Danielle Bowen

The evening also had a special guest appearance by local Designer Lorna Miser.  Lorna and Danielle go way back to when Lorna was a hand dyer and created Lorna's Laces.  

Lorna gave the ladies a special "sneak peak" at projects from her new books which are at the publishers right now.

Himalayan Hiking Hats

Knitique owner Danielle Bowen, is so proud of her Knitique customers

and how they embraced the Himalayan Hiking Hat kits and gave generously

 to help Louisa's fund raising effort for
  Macmillan Cancer Support.  

Stay tuned 

because there is more to come!

Knitique is hosting a Silent Auction while Louisa is on her
  Nepal Hike  from November 1-11, 2012
to raise more funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.  

All the way from England!

Louisa Harding Book Plates

We are so excited, look what came in the post today all the way from Yorkshire, England....

hand signed book plates from Louisa Harding herself for our 

Louisa Harding Event this Friday night!

Thanks to Interweave Books, we have three

 Louisa Harding books (Knitting in the Details, Natural Knits for Babies and Moms, and Knitting Little Luxuries) for our Raffle Drawing that night which will now come with a Louisa Harding signed book plate. Raffle tickets are only a $1.00 each. All proceeds will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support on Louisa's Just Giving site. 

We have a limited number of Louisa's autographed book plates for her books at our event. We will also be able to offer mail order for Louisa's books we carry and include a signed book plate by Louisa until we run out. Please give us a call for mail order 

(916) 714-7719.

Knitique owner, Danielle says:

"These are a real treasure for Louisa's American fans because Louisa does not make many public appearances or book signings here in the USA due to her design schedule and being a young "mum". 

Thank you, Louisa!

Louisa Harding Charity Event

Himalayan Hiking Hats

You're Invited!

Louisa Harding Charity Event

Friday, October 5, 2012 
6:00PM to 9:00PM

Knitique, A Yarn Boutique

8741 Elk Grove Blvd

Elk Grove, CA 95624

(916) 714-7719

Knitters are known for picking up their needles and knitting for a great cause.  On Friday, October 5, 2012, local knitters are invited to Knitique, A Yarn Boutique in Elk Grove, CA to raise funds for British knitwear designer, Louisa Harding’s fund raising efforts for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The story behind our event...

 This November, Louisa Harding will be lacing up her hiking boots and stuffing a backpack full of yarn as she embarks on Team Macmillan’s Nepal Hiking Challenge. Her mission is to raise awareness and funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Why is she doing this? Well, in January, 2011, Louisa's husband (and her book photographer) Stephen was diagnosed with Lymphoma. She and her family received exceptional care from Macmillan Cancer Support. As you can imagine, Macmillan Cancer Support can not give their vital services to families facing cancer without people supporting them. To give back to Macmillan Cancer Support, Louisa is raising funds by going on the Nepal hike and with donations for a series of seven hats she has designed called Himalayan Hiking Hats. Six patterns are available currently and she is actually knitting the seventh hat on the hike!

Louisa's Karuwa Hat

Knitique has long admired Louisa Harding's books and yarns.  We are showing our support by embracing Louisa’s Himalayan Hiking Hats and hosting this special event.  Two designs from the Himalayan Hiking Hats will be available in a hat kit for a *donation at our Louisa Harding Charity Event.

With a hat kit donation, you qualify for our "FREE" Louisa Harding Charity Knit-along class on October 13th and 27th from 4:00PM to 6:00PM for support and help knitting your hats. 

The event night is also our monthly Knit 'n Nosh, so if you would like to participate in our popular Knit 'n Nosh potluck/social event, please bring a food dish to share along with your knitting or crochet project.  

Please RSVP so we can save you a seat!

(916) 714-7719

Please visit http://www.louisaharding.co.uk/macmillan/ and Louisa's Just Giving site for more information.

*minimum hat kit donation $25.00

Photo Credits:  Stephen Jessup

Fit Your Knits!

"Fit Your Knits"


Don't miss out on our fabulous 
"Fit Your Knits" 
workshop with 
Designer, Joan McGowan-Michael 
on Saturday, August 4, 2012
from 10:00AM to 5:00PM.

In this fitting workshop,
Joan will personally help you determine
how to knit garments for your body type
and give you advice and knowledge to help you make
all your knits more flattering on you!

Designer, Joan McGowan-Michael

We have just a few spots left 
so call us right away to snag your spot
in the workshop!


Call for details and to sign up
(916) 714-7719.

Chiaki Knit Trunk Show

 Chiaki Knit Trunk Show

Now Showing: 

Chiaki Knit Trunk Show featuring gorgeous designs by Designer, Chiaki Hayashi.

Chiaki was born in Tokyo, Japan and now calls the 

California Bay Area her home. 

We love her designs which include: 

garments, hats, gloves, scarves, shawls,

 cowls and adorable purses. 

Chiaki Knit Clutch Purses

We love Chiaki Knit purses!

Chiaki's felted clutch bags are so much fun to create with 

Cascade 220 yarn, 

our favorite yarn to felt with!

Chiaki Knit Accessories

Come in and see the designs in person. 

We have her patterns in stock and would love to help you 

get started on a Chiaki Knit project.

Chiaki Knit Trunk Show 

now showing 

through Sunday, July 1, 2012.

Final Week!

Grace Akhrem Trunk Show

It’s the final week of our

Grace Akhrem Designer Trunk Show.

You can come in and see Grace’s beautiful knit designs now

through business close on

Saturday, April 28th at 6:00PM.

We’d love to help you select a project or two from the Trunk Show

(like Grace's gorgeous Crashing Waves Shawl above)

 and help you select just the right yarn, too.

Held Over!

 Emma Cardigan

Our Joan McGowan-Michael White Lies Designs Trunk Show

has been held over for one more week in our yarn boutique.

There's nothing like seeing Joan's pretty and feminine designs
in person!

You can see the garments in the Trunk Show
 now through Saturday, March 31st.

Designer, Joan McGowan-Michael

We also have  few books left autographed by Joan for sale

 as well as her White Lies patterns 

for the garments featured in our Trunk Show.  

We hope to see you in our yarn boutique soon...
and if you can't make it in
we are happy to ship your purchase to you.
Just give us a call
(916) 714-7719

We love Joan!

 Book Signing with Joan

Last Saturday, 

Designer, Joan McGowan-Michael 

spent the afternoon at Knitique!

We love Joan and her "pretty & romantic" designs.  

We were so thrilled to have Joan in the boutique 

for an entire day of special events with her!

 Designer, Joan McGowan-Michael

We're a big fan of  Joan's designs and her books.

Some of our favorite patterns of Joan's are her Bed Jacket 

and Krista Tee from her first book 

Knitting Lingerie Style.  

We also adore her Angelina Shrug in the recent published book

My Grandmother's Knitting.  

This book is a compilation of designs and stories by 

top knit-wear designers.  

We love Joan's story in the book about her Mother, Angelina 

and her mother's fabulous 1940's style.

 Getting the "perfect fit"!

We love Joan's Angelina Shrug so much 

that we created an Angelina Workshop with Joan.

To help our attendees get the "perfect fit"
for their Angelina Shrug 

we had a fitting clinic with Joan on Saturday, as well.

Joan is famous for her fitting techniques.  

All the ladies that attended, raved about their "fitting time" with Joan.

Attendee, Meg Bland of Lady Bug Fiber Co. commented:

"I loved the fitting information 

on adapting patterns to my unique body type.  

This is so helpful not only to knitting but for other garment construction as well."  

Kathy B. had this to say about the fitting clinic:

"She's awesome!    

Great information.  I will now have perfect fitting sweaters!"

Mary R. said:

 "I'm thrilled!  

She makes you feel better about yourself and 
your female body figure."

 White Lies Designs Trunk Show

Now showing:

 White Lies Designs Trunk Show.

Joan began her company White Lies Designs in 2001

and we love her gorgeous patterns.  

You can come in and see the beautiful garments in person 

now through Saturday, March 17th. 

We also have the Trunk Show patterns in stock for you.

Gabrielle Vest & Angelina Shrug

If you missed out on our special day with Joan,

we still have a few books left autographed by Joan.
Just stop in or give us a call to purchase our books
autographed by Joan. 

Also, stay tuned because we can't wait to have another day

with Joan in our yarn boutique again sometime soon!

Danielle & Joan

Thank you to everyone who came to our special event 

and made this such a fabulous afternoon with our favorite local Designer,

Joan McGowan-Michael!

Come Meet Designer, Joan McGowan-Michael!

 Angelina Shrug

We love Designer, Joan McGowan-Michael's 

Angelina Shrug 

featured in the book My Grandmother's Knitting.  

Come meet the designer herself,

this Saturday at Knitique!

Joan McGowan-Michael

You are invited to meet Joan this Saturday, March 3rd

at our book signing with Joan

from 2:00PM to 3:00PM.

We're also having  a Trunk Show featuring Joan's

White Lies Designs romantic knits!

We'll have Joan's individual patterns for sale

along with Joan's book Knitting Lingerie Style and

My Grandmother's Knitting book.

See you Saturday!

My Grandmother's Knitting

My Grandmother's Knitting

Save the Dates...

We are so excited to announce 

"My Grandmother's Knitting" Book Signing 

with local designer, 

Joan McGowan-Michael 

on Saturday,  March 3, 2012
from 2:00PM to 3:00PM.
This is a Free Event. 

We love her Angelina Shrug in the book, so much so, 

we are having Joan do a workshop for us.

We are the first knit shop to offer this workshop with Joan

 for her Angelina Shrug.

Angelina Shrug Workshop dates: 
Following the Book Signing:
Saturday,  March 3, 2012 Angelina Custom Fitting with Joan 
from 3:00PM to 5:00PM. 
Joan will give a brief talk about womens figures and fitting for knits. 
$15.00 Fitting Fee & RSVP required
to assure your personal fitting time with Joan.

Saturdays:   March 17th and Sat March 31st
from 3:00PM to 5:00PM.  
$60.00 Workhop Fee.
Call to reserve your spot,
as space is limited.  

We'll have an Angelina Shrug sample in the shop soon, 

as well as the yarn kits.

More details coming soon!

Designing Women!

 Here I am with Ysolda Teague

I had a wonderful time at the recent 

TNNA Winter Trade Show in Phoenix, Arizona 

for the needlwork industry. 

It was quite exciting to see all the new Spring/Summer 2012 

yarns and merchandise but 

 I have to admit...

the most fun was meeting all very talented

designing women!

Here I am with Cat Bordhi 

Here I am with Diane Saucy 

Knitting Pure & Simple

Famous Knitters!

Hey, it's a tough job but someone has to do it!

I'm shopping the TNNA Winter Trade Show here in Phoenix seeing all the fabulous new spring/summer 2012 yarns and patterns.

Here I am with Designer, Norah Gaughan!