FREE Farmer's Market Bag Class

We've got our latest shipment of Kollage "Feed Your Creativity" Kits in. Given the nature of the project I ordered extra kits so we've got plenty for those who want to join us in this fun knitalong. With the purchase of the kit you get the 2 session class for free. The class dates are Friday, April 22 & 29th from 3-5pm.,

Terrific Tote by Barb Kervin is a lace market bag made out of Corntastic, our 100% corn yarn. This yarn is a very durable, machine washable/dryable fiber that is perfect for market bags. Why, you ask? Because the fiber will stretch to fit all the goodies from the farmer's market, but when you take all the items out...the bag will will bounce back to its original shape!

The stitch pattern for the bag was taken from our very popular Smoky Quartz Lace Shawl. Give us a call at 916.914.7719 to order your kit today.

Who says people don't knit in the summertime?? This is a great time of year, characterized by long days, sun-lit activities and wild color. We travel, we find time to relax, we spend time in air- conditioning. Knitting fits so well into summertime- it's easy to pack; it makes plane and car rides fly by. We love our summer knitting projects.

This is a great New magazine which has some great summer projects!! Lots of cute tanks and short sleeved tops for all of your vacation needs. Come on in and ask us all about this great new magazine! We can also send a copy through the mail for anyone who doesn't live locally. (916) 714-7719

April Class Schedule

Wow what great weather we have been getting this past week. Makes us all down here at the knit shop ready to knit some new cotton tops and dresses to add into our wardrobe. With this great weather comes another month of great classes to enjoy!

We have finished the class schedule and it is available to view on the website as well as here in the shop. There are a lot of great projects on the list this month. For all of our shawl lovers the spring Clapotis is back as well as Saroyan, which would be beautiful out of a light weight cotton yarn. The spring Clapotis can be knitted with only one skein of Blue Heron rayon metallic. There are so many beautiful color choices!

There are also many sweaters and tops this month as well. Rusted root is making a come back, so for all of you who missed it the first time around you have a second chance. The Vine Yoke cardigan is back again as well, both of these are great sweaters to make for the spring. We have been getting in a lot of great spring yarns for our upcoming classes. We hope this little preview has enticed the inner knitter in everyone to come in and check these class out in person. We ask that you sign up for the class ahead of time as spaces fill up quickly. (916) 714- 7719. KCRA A list A list is here again and we would like to invite everyone to click on the link below to vote Knitique the best knit shop in Elk Grove. We would like to thank everyone who voted for us last year and ask that you vote again this year!! Thank you to everyone for their overwhelming support since we opened, everything we do wouldn't be possible without you! http://kcra.cityvoter.com/knitique/biz/27981

Your'e Invited to Knit N Nosh

Hello Everyone!

We are pleased to announce that our monthly Knit N Nosh event is coming up! We invite everyone to come out to see what is new in the Boutique and with your fellow knitters. We ask that everyone bring an appetizer to share with everyone and your knitting. If you have never joined us for this event before and need some food ideas here are some; Chips and dip/salsa, green salads, cookies, or cheese and crackers. Hope this gives everyone some ideas on food to bring!

This event is going to be Friday, April 1st from 6-9 PM. With the growing popularity of this event we are asking everyone to RSVP so we can be assured that everyone will have a chair. (916) 714- 7719. We look forward to seeing everyone this Friday. Please fill free to also call us with any questions as well.

Spring time

Late night knitting is tonight. Bring in your projects and come socialize with a great group of women. If you need a little more help then we also have a great all skills class class from 6 to 8pm for $20.00. We have some great new yarns, needles and books to share with you. Lots of shipments came in this week and are going fast so come on in and check it all out.

Baby Yarns Galore!

Spring is in the air and as such the baby yarns are coming back into the boutique just in time for any Easter celebrations coming in the next month. We have some fabulous Cascade yarns in both dk and worsted weight. The dk yarns are gorgeous in shades of orange, or blue or purple among others. Here is an example of one of the shades of purple knitted into a child's sweater.



This is a great yarn also to make blankets and dresses as well. Come in and ask us all about this great yarn and some patterns to go with it.

Our worsted yarns are really soft and great too! The solid colors are fabulous and the best part is the great book that came with these yarns too. Come on in and ask us all about the NEW Cascade baby yarns. (916) 714- 7719.

Rasta Hat

NEW!!!

Today we received some really cute hat kits from Knit One Crochet Too. These are fabulous quick knits for yourself or the teenager in your life. Each kit has one skein of Wrapunzel and one skein of Tartlette and comes in a variety of colors. The directions for this hat can be found in knitting and crochet versions which makes this a very universal project. Come in and ask us about this great quick and easy project. If you don't live locally give us a call and we can send one to your house, (916) 714- 7719.

EZ Fair Isle Class

This is a great first fair isle project because you learn the technique while carrying two yarns and it looks like twenty!! This project is also great because a hat is not too big for a first project and the technique is great to apply to the sweater you've always wanted to tackle.

This is a one session class that starts this Saturday March 19th at 1pm till 4. It is a $30 class plus any supplies that you will need. Both of these yarns are variegated and in very opposite colorways which makes the pattern pop out very nicely.

There is prework for the class, so be sure to come in, pick your colors and complete your very easy homework.

Remember to always call ahead to reserve your spot (916) 714- 7719.

FREE Washcloth class this Saturday

This month's free washcloth class is a two row zig zag stripe pattern using four or five different colored yarns. Variegated yarns work really well for this pattern as well as solids. We have stocked up on the soft cotton in some great pastel colors for the coming spring season and Easter.

This is a great pattern to turn into a scarf or even a great baby blanket. The class is this Saturday March 19th from 4 to 6pm. Please call ahead and reserve a space to make sure we have enough seats. (916) 714- 7719.

Wee Bit of Irish

This month's Limited Edition yarn has arrived. It's a glorious array of greens. Perfect for the luck of the Irish. I've written the most gorgeous scarf pattern called Green Leaves. One skein of the worsted weight Cashmere blend yarn will do about a 60 inch scarf. The beauty of this scarf, it's reversible AND done on US 10 needles. Be sure to come in while we have some. Once our supply is done, we can't get any more.

Call the Boutique and we can ship to you the yarn and pattern. 916.714.7719 or email us at Knitique@hotmail.com

Come join us for Knit and Nosh

March's Knit and Nosh

Tomorrow 5:00pm at 8741 Elk Grove Blvd. Elk Grove, CA 95624

You are all invited to our Monthly event Knit and Nosh. Come join us Friday night from 5-9 to share our two passions, Fabulous Yarn Fun, and Food. Bring a dish to share, and a desire to have a good time. We have our samples for all of our new classes. I think you will love how we've displayed them. Be sure to check us out Daily on our Facebook Page.

Magic Side to Side Sweater

Magic Sweater

Our March Sweater class is a Magic Side to Side Cardigan. This is a fairly easy sweater done in one piece. We've modified the pattern to make the seaming even easier. This is the PERFECT sweater to learn the fine art of seaming. Why do we call it the Magic Sweater. It's because it looks good on any body type. There aren't many sweaters that look good whether you are 125 lbs or even 225 lbs.

One of the reasons it looks so good is if you use a variegated yarn the stripes are vertical and not horizontal. This style of striping makes the sweater more flattering. Some great yarn choices we have in the shop would be Dream in Color Classy. This company has both variegated and nearly solid choices that would make a fabulous sweater. We also have Lorna's Laces Shepard's Wool. Come on in and ask us about all the great yarns we have to choose from.

The Magic Side to Side Cardigan will start on Tuesday March 8th from 10-12 Noon and will continue on the 15th, 22nd and 29th. The second session will be on a Friday night for all of our workers. The night class starts Friday March 18th from 6-8 with the classes continuing on March 25th, April 8th, and April 15th. The four class series will be $80.00 plus your supply cost. You do get a 10% discount off all supplies if you are taking a class.

Call ahead and reserve your spot early at 916.714.7719

Great Washing System for Hand Knit Projects.

Ever wondered how to go about washing your hand knit projects? Maybe unsure of what kind of soap or detergent to use? Well we have the answer for you! Unicorn Fiber has put out a wash and rinse system to use for all of your knitted garments. The wash removes the dirt and oil while the rinse acts as a softener to condition the fiber. The fibers hold up better and last longer when they are conditioned. We knit up pairs of socks on the machine and washed and rinsed them with the system and they came out so much softer than pairs we didn't wash at all. The rinse has a slight lavender scent that is so faint you can't really smell it once the item is dry. So there aren't any over the top perfumes, which is great for people with allergies or those of us who just want a clean smell and no perfume.


We have many sizes too in case you want to start small to just try it out and then graduate up to the big bottles if you really like it. Samples start at $1.25 and the two sets are $8.55 for 4oz bottles or $34.10 for the 16oz bottles. The sets come with a single bottle of the wash and a single bottle of the rinse. We take orders over the phone too and ship daily if you don't live locally and want to try this product. (916) 714-7719

Late Night Knitting

Tonight is late night knitting till 8pm at the Boutique. Bring in all of your unfinished projects to work on, we will have a teacher to help or one of the girls can help you with quick fixes. We have an all skills class tonight as well from 6-8pm so if you are having some big problems with your projects help is available. If you just need some time away from responsibilities then tonight is a great time for some socializing and knitting. We hope to see you all tonight!

Who doesn't need a little bit of Glitz and Sparkle?

New to Knitique this week is another gorgeous yarn from one of my Favorite designer yarn companies, Tilli Tomas. Symphony Lace with Beads and Glitter. It's incredibly soft, comprised of Mohair, Silk, Nylon and Wool. It comes with an astounding yardage of 345 yds.

I've got a great 1 skein project for a wider scarf, or you can make 2 skinnier versions from one skein. The colors are rich black, gold, silver, turquoise and burgundy to name a few. The pattern is not quite mindless, but just enough to keep your brain functioning.

About 2 years ago, the most gorgeous sheep bags were being sent to the United States from our friend JoAnn. It's taken me a while to locate where I could get the sheep from.

I'm so excited to bring another line of amazing sheep products in. These make the perfect gift for your friend, or something a little special for yourself. The humor is definitely a little tongue in cheek. But what I've seen from my knitters, is you all tend to be a little on the "naughty" side.

So, if you happen to see something you'd like us to bring into Knitique, please let us know. We will do our best to meet your needs, and as you can see we don't give up.

We ship daily. So, if you don't live near our Yarn Boutique, just give us a ring at 916.714.7719 and we'd love to put something in the mail for you.

New at the Boutique

We have some new Circular Needle cases with sheep embroidered on the front. When you un-zip the case there are great little bags to put your circular needles. Each case is made of canvas and has a great cushioned handle. These are very light weight and perfect for traveling or just to stash your needles in your knitting bag.

Closing Early Today

We will be closing early today at 5 o'clock. We will be reopening at Noon tomorrow. We've had a ton of new merchandise in this week, pictures to follow.

New Magazines

We've continued to have a ton of new merchandise come in this week, and It's starting to feel a little bit like spring with the arrival of Interweave Knit's Spring Magazine. Consistently in the last few years this has been one of our favorite magazines.

Yesterday, the girls and I were looking through the magazines, deciding our favorites and thinking about which classes we were going to teach. Unlucky for us is Susan and I both started on a sweater earlier in the week. But not to worry, we will be finished VERY soon, and the new Spring Sweater knitting will commence. The Green Sweater I posted happens to be my favorite. Partly due to the fact that it reminds me of the Shirred scarf I designed.

Be sure to click on THE LINK to see the projects in the newest Spring Magazine. If you get a chance go to Facebook, like us and join us on our discussion of what will be our first Spring Sweater. I've got mine chosen, now I'm just waiting for the yarn.

Luck of the Irish

This Saturday February 19th from 3-6pm we are hosting the free washcloth class

This Saturday we are going to knit a lucky Irish Washcloth. Hopefully when we are all done there will be a pot of gold waiting for us at the end. We've brought in some gorgeous greens especially for this class, so you've got lots of great choices to make. This is a FREE class from 3-6pm.

Please call and reserve your space early (916) 714-7719.

What's New At The Boutique?

Late night knitting is upon us once again this week. We will be open until 8pm for all you late night knitters who need a relaxing atmosphere. Wednesday couldn't have come at a better time this week because we had a lot of shipments come in within the last few days.

Some great new Lorna's Laces for all of you sweater knitters. There are some great new colors, some of our favorites include Passion and Lakeview. These of course make great sweaters for any age because the yarn is machine washable, dry-able. This would make a great February Lady sweater if you joined the class this month, or even the Baby Leaf sweater for that special little one.


We had some fabulous NEW books come in as well. One of our favorites is called Strick-ly Socks by Candace Eisner Strick. This is a great book for all of you sock enthusiasts, not only are there beautiful patterns but also great new ideas for heels. She has a wonderful way of breaking down each part of the sock so even beginners can grasp the idea of how to knit a pair of socks.


And saving the best for last... A new DK weight yarn from Jo Jo Land came in this week too! The picture above doesn't even begin to show how many different colors they have!! The best part is the price only $5.50 for 220 yards, what a deal!! This yarn will make beautiful baby sweaters or blankets as well as a casual summer top or cardigan for yourself.

We are looking forward to seeing you all in the next few days and especially tonight for late night knitting!

Dreaming in Color

Dream in Color

One of my all time favorite yarns has made it's way back into the shop. I love the springiness of the yarn. The way it holds the shape of cables, and the stitch definition. I love that it Doesn't pool, stripe, zig or zag. It's perfect for those who want to have a little more control over the color work in their projects. Did I mention it's a Super wash and holds up incredible well in the washer. And, there is more it is spun and dyed in the good old United States of America. This year when I went to TNNA, I was on the hunt for products produced here in the United States. If you've been in the store, we are well rounded and carry yarns from all over the world, but we are especially proud of the merchandise we purchase from men and women here in our country.

Clara Parkes from Knitter's Review said this about Dream in Color "A common issue with hand-dyed yarns is the way in which colors can stack on top of each other from row to row. Sometimes they can do this in a way that creates strange amoeba-like globs of color "pools" along the fabric surface. But the variegation in Dream in Color yarns moves so swiftly from hue to hue that the colors flicker more than they pool. Bottom line: Dream in Color provides a limited line of really good super wash wool yarns that are hand-dyed in rich and fruity, subtly variegated colors that don't cost a mint and will make knitters happy."


Here is just one of the projects done with Dream in Color it is "Tulip Cardigan" made famous by Stephanie Pearl McPhee. It's a top down sweater perfect for the little ray of sunshine in your life. If you've got a little boy, they even have a sweater called "The Rocket" which is perfect for the perfect little man.
Need us to ship. Not a problem. We ship daily anywhere in the world and will even wind your yarn for you. It's free for you for us to wind, no additional charge. It's our pleasure to do it for you.

New Stitch Markers and Knit for a Cause!

We have lots of new stitch markers and scissor holders come in today. For all of you sheep or cat lovers these are a great edition to your collection. The stitch marker holder sets attach magnetically to your knitting bag to keep all of your markers handy. The magnets are strong enough to hold your scissors as well. These sets come with 6 matching stitch markers, 3 each of 2 colors of beads so you can easily keep track of your rows.

The stitch markers are also available separately in sets of 6. The stitch markers fit up to size 10 US knitting needle. You can always mix and match with the scissor sitters.

The scissor sitters come with a pretty, silky 18 inch leash and a large jewelry clasp, which is big enough to hold even a small pair of sewing scissors. The leashes come in a wide variety of colors and the magnet allows you to keep your scissor up and out of the way, but ready to use in an instant. We have the heart, cat and dog scissor sitters.

In honor of Zitron Trekking's 20th anniversary, they are sponsoring a knit along and contest, hosted by Michelle Hunter of Knit Purl Hunter. This event is a mystery sock knit along. Each week gives new directions to get a full sock by the end of the month. For more information on this event go to knitpurlhunter.com. Each skein sold by Skacel they will donate $10.00 to the Marsha Rivkin center for Ovarian Cancer Research. We have both January and February's Sock colors so come on by and check them out and lets make some socks!

On Saturday Janurary 22nd from 4-6pm and Saturday, February 5th there will be a very cute shrug class. This class will teach you how to use your measurements and any guage to create a garnment that will fit. It's really interesting to wach it unfold and even more amazing how it all comes together at the end. This is a great project for all knitting levels. Any weight yarn, approx 1,000 to 1,500 yards, with an appropriate needle will work for this shrug so pull out all your stashed yarn and come on by to sign up for this class. You can also sign up over the phone (916) 714-7719. The cost of the class will be $40.00 plus supplies.

Love is in the air!

Love is coming to Knitique this weekend. Join us for our monthly Washcloth event. We've scheduled it early enough that you can create several washcloths for those you want to share you love with. Bring US size 6 or 7 needle. We've got plenty of white, pink and red cotton in stock. Easy fun knitting is sure to warm your heart.

Where: Knitique

When: Saturday, January 15th 330-6pm

What: Lace Heart Washcloth

Be sure to call ahead to save your spot. If you've been to one of our washcloth classes, you'll know that there can be standing room only. 916.714.7719

New Namaste Bags

The newest Namaste bag in our knitting boutique is the fabulous Bitty Bag. The Bitty Bag is the ultimate bag for both function and pleasure while mixing in the perfect amount of cute.

Features include interior coated canvas print, elastic straps to keep contents in place, 2 open top pockets, 2 zipper pockets one located on the inside and the back. Adjustable shoulder strap and strong magnetized closures make the bag both functional and fun.

These bags come in eggplant, peacock, lime, hollywood pink, red, and black. Come on in and check them out they just might be ther perfect edition to your bag collection.

Namaste also added a light pink buddy case and circular needle case for Breast Cancer awareness. 10% of every purchase goes to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. These are a fabulous color and make for great gifts for that special someone or just to support breast cancer research. If you don't live locally call Knitique at (916)714-7719, we ship daily.

Late night Knitting

If you didn't get in yesterday to see all of the lovely new Silky Blue Heron yarn we received fresh from TNNA, tonight is your lucky night! We will be open till 8pm for late night knitting this evening. If you have any unfinished projects bring them in tongiht or we can help you find some lovely yarn and a pattern to start something new!! We also added a NEW all skills class to the mix from 6-8pm tonight. So if any of you worker bees need help through your projects tonight is a good chance to get some help. Hope to see you all here and remember to call and reserve your space for the class, space is limited. (916) 714-7719.

January Sweater class is right around the corner.

This month's sweater is a bottom up, in the round shawl collar cardigan and is just gorgeous and simple. The yarns are beautiful and come in a wide range of colors; from bright, to neutral and even some darker shades. There is truely a color for every wardrobe. This is a three session class either in the morning or afternoon and is $60 for all three. The morning classes will begin Tuesday January 11th from 10am to 12pm and continue the following two Tuesdays (1/18 and 1/25). The afternoon class begins Friday January 14th from 6 to 8pm and continue the following two Fridays (1/21 and 1/28). Spaces fill up fast so call and reserve your spot now. 916-714-7719 We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Let's kick off the new year with Knit and Nosh!!

Welcome to 2011 everyone!

Tonight, Friday January 7th from 5-9, is our annual Knit and Nosh event. Bring an appetizer or something to share with the group and your knitting. Come socialize with some wonderful women and get a head start on your spring knitting projects. While in the shop, you can fondle all of the new yummy yarns our good looking UPS man, Joe, brought us over the past few days.

We recieved a lot of Trendsetter Yarns this week. New Frivola colors came in as well as some great and vibrant Minestrone colors. We also recieved some great Dune colors. There are some great pinks and reds for Valentine's day! Both of these great yarns pair wonderfully with Cha Cha to make the on the bias Vogue scarf. Dune also looks great by itself, Marilyn made a beautiful vest from the pink VERY VERY pretty!! Come on in and ask us all about these projects.

We are also expecting some new Lorna's Laces this week. There are a lot of great class projects made from this yarn. We look forward to seeing you in the coming days and hopefully tonight for Knit and Nosh.

Here's to a year full of new projects, new yarn and new friends, cheers!!