You're Invited!

We love to Knit 'n Nosh!

You're Invited! 

Friday night is Knit 'n Nosh and we'd love to have you join us! You can be part of the fun Friday night, December 7, 2012 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM. 

Knit 'n Nosh is our fabulous appetizers and “free” knitting/crochet social event. All we ask is that you bring a dish to share with the group and your knitting/crochet project. Please be sure to call and reserve your space so everyone has a place to sit!! (916) 714-7719

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.

Be Sweet

Be Sweet Trunk Show 

Be Sweet Trunk Show

now Showing 

through this Sunday, July 8th, 2012.

 One Piece Magic Cardigan

We just love this 

Be Sweet "One Piece Magic Cardigan" 

knit in Be Sweet's Magic Ball yarn.

We added our Knitique touch by 

styling it with a Magne Button pin closure.

We love Be Sweet!

For the final weekend of the Be Sweet Trunk Show...

we have a "sweet treat" for you!

We've advertised it on Facebook as our

Facebook Friday deal and we don't want you to miss out either!

All in-stock Be Sweet products

(yarns and patterns)

are 20% off now through Sunday, July 8th, 2012.

Just mention our Facebook Friday Deal
when you call or come into the boutique

to receive your 20% off discount on Be Sweet products.

We welcome telephone and mail orders, too!

(916) 714-7719

Happy Knitmas

 It's Knitmas time!

The Knitique "Santa's Helpers" have deemed 

Saturday July 7th, Tuesday July 10th and Friday July 13th 2012

as Knitmas Days!

We're offering "FREE" Knitmas classes to help you get a "jump start" on your

holiday knitting & crochet projects and gifts.  

Classes are by reservation only.  

Be sure to call ASAP 

to reserve you space and for class supplies and details

(916) 714-7719.

 Knitmas

Cashmere Scarf

(Kits available in red)

Knitmas 

EZ Cable Hat 

(Can be knit slouchy,too!)

Knitmas 

Casual Cowl

Knitmas 

Silk Bobble Clutch

Please check our class schedule for class dates and times.

Happy Knitmas!

Sweater Knitting Marathon!

 Team Knitique Sweater

It's countdown time now to the London 2012 Olympic Games!

In honor of the Olympic Games and Team USA,

we are having a 

Sweater Knitting Marathon during the Olympics.  

The "kick off" date for our Sweater Knitting Marathon is 

Friday, July 27th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

Team Knitique Custom Yarns

We have selected our favorite (local) yarn company
Ladybug Fiber Co.
(made in America)

to hand dye the yarns for our

 Team Knitique Sweater.  

Please come in and select your yarn color 

and place your order 

before Saturday, July 14th, 2012 so you can join the marathon. 

We are going to have so much fun "cheering on" Team USA!

We hope you'll join us!

Katydid Trunk Show

 Katydid Trunk Show

Now Showing:

Classic Elite Katydid Trunk Show

now through Sunday, June 24, 2012.

Come in and "beat the heat" and be inspired by these 

gorgeous garments all knit and crocheted in 

Classic Elite's Katydid yarn.

Our trunk show features designs from Classic Elite's 

Double Scoop  pattern book.

Here's a few of our favorites from the trunk show:

 Spumoni top and Sherbert shawl.

Sorbet cardi and Parfait cardi

We love our Customers!

Happy 7th Anniversary!

To our customers:

We have so much fun with each of you every day in our yarn boutique. It is with much joy and happiness that I come to work every day.

I wear many hats at our yarn boutique…
I’m a teacher, a counselor and a friend to many of my customers.
I am rewarded every day that I work.

Not many people have the pleasure of having a job that they love, but thankfully I do. We appreciate you, your business and your continued support of our yarn boutique.

Here’s to another 7 years of fabulous yarn,
fun classes, friendly help
and great customers like you!

Thank you,
Danielle and the Knitique Girls xx

Yum-O

Cascade Yarn Tasting Event

Saturday, May 19th 

from 1:00PM to 4:00PM


We only have a few spots left for our 
Cascade Yarn Tasting Event.

Come join the fun and sample “yummy” Cascade Yarns...
from easy-care acrylics to luxury fiber yarns. 
Bring your needles and knit up some swatches
 and hang out with fellow knitters and crocheters.


The event is only $5 to sample up to a dozen of
Cascade’s “yummy yarns”, receive an entry into the Prize Drawing 
and get a discount on your Cascade Yarn purchases during the event.
Call to sign up and reserve your spot 
(916) 714-7719.

We have Mini Mania!

 Mini Mania "free" Scarf Class!

We have Mini Mania at Knitique! 

We have adorable Mini Mania kits in assorted sock yarns for you to knit our fabulous linen-look Mini Mania scarf.

We’re offering Mini Mania as a “free class” for you…all you have to do is, purchase 2 Mini Mania yarn kits and sign up for the class.

Yes, the class is “free”!

Don’t miss out on all the mania fun with your fellow Knitique knitters!

Mini Mania Scarf Kits

Mini Mania "Free" Scarf Class:
Saturday, May 26th from 2:00PM to 4:00PM. 

Come in and select your Mini Mania kits 

and sign up before they’re all gone.

Yum-O!

It's a Yarn Tasting!

Yum-O! 

We’re having a Cascade Yarns Tasting Event on 

Saturday, May 19th from 1:00 to 4:00PM.

Come join the fun and sample “yummy” Cascade Yarns from easy-care acrylics to luxury fiber yarns. Bring your needles and knit up some swatches and hang out with fellow knitters and crocheters.

The event is only $5 to sample up to a dozen yarns.

Cascade’s “yummy yarns” 

and you’ll receive an entry into the Prize Drawing.

Call or come in to sign up (916) 714-7719

Fit for a Queen Hat Class

 Fit for a Queen

We love our "Fit for a Queen" hat!

They are so much fun to make and create!

Don't miss out on all the fun...

we have a few spots left for our felted hat class

"Fit for a Queen"

and 

Diamond Jubilee Tea Party event.

Fit for a Queen

Fit for a Queen Hat Class

Saturdays: May 12th and 26th from 4:00PM to 6:00PM

Dimaond Jubilee Tea Party

Saturday, June 2nd from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. 

Everyone will wear their completed hats and enjoy a tea party honoring
Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubliee. 

Call to sign up and for class supplies

(916) 714-7719

Fit for a Queen!

Fit for a Queen!

Sound the trumpets...

We're so excited about Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee that we're having a 

"Fit for a Queen" hat class

 that wraps up with a Diamond Jubilee Tea Party!

Our "Fit for a Queen" hat is an easy knit project and the magic happens 
once you felt your hat and embellish her.  We have lots of ideas for you to embellish your   
hat including, making beautiful roving rose flowers and needle felted embellishing.
Our "Fit for a Queen" hat is perfect for so many occasions and perfect for Red Hat ladies, too.

. 
"Fit for a Queen" Hat Class: Saturdays

 May 12th, May 26th from 4:00PM to 6:00PM

 Diamond Jubilee Tea Party:  June 2nd from 4:00PM to 6:00PM.

Call to sign up (916) 714-7719

Grace Akhrem Trunk Show

Seaweed Scarf

Come See our latest Trunk Show featuring 

Designer, Grace Akhrem. 

We love her “boutique style” accessories and garments.

At Knitique, A Yarn Boutique, we think Grace’s Seaweed Scarf just may be our favorite pattern of hers!

Come in and see the Trunk Show yourself and we’ll help you decide which patterns and yarns to purchase for your Grace Akhrem projects.

We styled the Seaweed Scarf with a Magne-Button,
of course!

Grace Akhrem Trunk Show

Now Showing through 

Saturday, April 28, 2012.

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!

Come See the Trunk Show!

   Classic Elite Yarns Sanibel Trunk Show 

Bring on Spring!

We love Sanibel, 

the new Spring 2012 Yarn by Classic Elite Yarns.  

Here are a few photos from our Trunk Show.
Don't miss this opportunity to see these garments in person!

Classic Elite Sanibel Trunk Show 

now through next Sunday, 

February 19th, 2012

 Sanibel Yarn

We are fully stocked on the new,

Sanibel yarn!

Sanibel 

We love the new fashion yarn,

Sanibel!

It's a medium weight, spring yarn made of 

42% Cotton and 58% Viscose.  

Perfect for us

"California Girls"!

Which colors do you want?  

Jane Austen Knit-Along

Northanger Abbey Ascot Scarf Kit

Please join us for our Jane Austen Knit-Along now
through Saturday March 3, 2012.

We’ve put together special Jane Austen-inspired
shawl and scarf projects

all named after Jane Austen novels.

They even come with a treat…

a Lady Grey tea bag, a Eucalan sample and gift tag.

Which one will you choose?

You can select your Jane Austen kit in our store or give us a call for mail order.

You can view the kits on our Facebook page or in our Ravelry group.

There’s sure to be tea, prizes and a little gossip, too!

We just know Miss Jane Austen would approve!

Jane Austen Knit-Along Drop-in:

We have special Saturdays for the KAL when you can come and knit on your project with other knitters between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

We will have a KAL hostess on duty

should you require assistance with your project, too.

Drop-in Saturdays 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM:

January 14 and 28, 2012

February 11, 2012
and

 March 3, 2012 Jane Austen Tea Party

for you to wear your completed Jane Austen knit project

at our KAL Tea Party.

***Completed projects from Knitique’s Jane Austen kits

 are eligible for the KAL prize drawing.