Special Holiday Hours

Special Holiday Hours this week: CLOSED Thursday (We hope you enjoy your family day) Friday 10-6pm Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 12-4pm.

We still have room in our FREE Turkey Day Classes, so give us a call at 916.714.7719 to see what classes are still available.

We are so thankful for each and every one of you.

Jewelry Trunk Show Going on NOW

We are so excited to announce that the Annual Mae Soren Trunk Show has arrived at our Boutique today. We are lucky enough to have her trunk show now through Dec 3rd at Knitique ! She's designed the most gorgeous Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings with components from other small jewelry designers. This is a MUST see collection!

We are even more excited to announce we will be hosting a Meet and Greet with this wildly talented artist on December 3rd. If you've ever been in awe of Maggie, now is your time to meet the designer behind this highly sought after line of Jewelry and Limited Edition Collectible Stitch Markers.

Please be sure to call Knitique to RSVP for this event. 916.714.7719

Twister FREE Turkey Day Class

Drum roll Please....The second Turkey Day Class....Twister.

Our Twister Beanie is inspired by all the cool Bo-Ho style hats we love at stores like Anthropologie.

You can knit your own Twister Beanie and keep calm and warm from winter storms. It's a quick knit and makes a perfect hand-knit hat gift, too!

Please be sure to call the Boutique at 916.714.7719 to reserve your spots.

Ribbon Candy

Ribbon Candy is such an old-fashioned treat at Christmas time.

Here's our Ribbon Candy treat for you...
we're offering a fun holiday class to make Ribbon Candy Ornaments.

Join us on Friday, November 18th at 6:00PM to 8:00PM and we'll teach you how to make Knitique's version of the classic Christmas hard candy.

We love these ornaments on the Christmas tree, decorating packages and a clever knitter could even fashion them into a holiday necklace, bracelet or earrings.

Give us a call (916) 714-7719 for details and to sign up for this fun and easy holiday class!

Hello Kitty inspired Hat Class

Everyone loves Hello Kitty. This adorable Hello Kitty inspired hat takes cuteness to a new level. We think you'll agree...this hat just makes you smile. It makes a great gift knit for Hello Kitty lovers of all ages. Meow!

Susan will be teaching this class this Saturday from 11-2. This adorable hat is all about the embellishing. There is pre-work involved, which is to knit the entire hat. Don't worry, it won't take too long. Most of the students were able to knit it in a quick night or two. Made out of a luscious soft yarn, decorated with bows, whiskers and ears, this is sure to delight, your little girl, big girl or even that hard to please, tween and teen.

We only have a few spots left, but would love to have you join us. Call Knitique at 916.714.7719, where we bring a large variety of classes to our table.

EZ Crochet Candy Canes

It's countdown to Christmas and who doesn't love Candy Canes?

We'd love to teach you how to crochet your own cute Candy Canes for the holidays. Besides hanging on the Christmas tree, we think they're so cute tied on holiday gifts and beverage bottles. You can even put a pin back on it and make a cute Candy Cane holiday pin!

Our EZ Crochet Candy Cane class is this Friday, Nov 11th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Hurry and call the shop for details and to sign up (916) 714-7719.

We had a wonderful, every chair filled night at Knitique. I want to Thank everyone who came to spend time with our Knitting family. We have plenty of cake leftover, if you'd like to take our FREE washcloth class this afternoon. Bring US 5 needles, and we've got plenty of yarn.


Here is Gail with her almost instant Baby Girl Top Down, no seams sweater. It was a show stopper. We have plenty of yarn and patterns available. After all who doesn't need instant gratification.

We have a FREE monogram washcloth class that would be perfect for Christmas Gifts. One quick washcloth and a bar of handmade soap. You'll have your gifts done lickety split. Bring US 5 needles, and be sure to call the Hip Boutique at 916.714.7719 to reserve your spot.

First Free Thanksgiving Week Class

We are thankful to each of you for being our customer, our friend, and our fellow yarn lover. As one of the many ways to thank each of you, we are excited to continue our Thanksgiving Week, series of FREE Turkey Day Classes.

Drum Roll Please...........



Our First FREE Turkey Day Class.... THERAPY. This is a perfect adjective for this project. Easy knitting, deliciously soft yarn, in a full range of colors, large needles, and easily customizable. It's a winning combination. Skills needed to take this class include Long-tail cast on, and the knit stitch. You'll learn everything else in class. That's right people, this is one of those Easy Peasy, minimum work, maximum presentation projects.

This class will be taught the following days and times Tuesday, Nov 22 12-2pm, Friday, Nov 25 10-12 pm, Saturday, Nov 26 10-12pm & Sunday, Nov 27 10-12pm. Classes will fill up fast, be sure to call Knitique at 916.714.7719 to reserve your spot. Leave a message on the answering machine if need be, as we will not be taking reservations through any other method, ok in person is good too :o). Classes limited to 10 students per class. A class Supply list is available at Knitique. We ask that all yarn be purchased at Knitique to enjoy this FREE Class. We can't wait to spend our holiday week with all of our family both at home, and at the Hippest Knitting Boutique.

As always we will ship anywhere in the world. We have kits, Browns, Blues, Purples, Neutrals, Newsprint (Black & Greys) and Love (Pinks & Red). Kits are available for $34.99 includes 3 skeins of yarn and the pattern. The yarn is extremely soft to the touch. A perfect blend of Merino Wool and Angora, which allows all the softness of the Angora without all the shedding. The sample above was done in Browns Colorway. Be sure to call us at 916.714.7719 or send us an email at Knitique@hotmail.com and we will be happy to send out your kit today.

Happy Halloween

We wish you the happiest Halloween filled with wonderful memories, Halloween Candy smells wafting up to your nose, and little ghosts and goblins that bright delight to your knit night.


It's not too late to start knitting pumpkins of your own. We will be hosting our absolute last pumpkin class this year, on Tuesday, November 1st from 6-9pm. Not to worry, there is no pre-work, it's quick, fun, and a perfect addition to your holiday decor. Even better, you'll be perfecting your double point work. Pumpkins can be used as a decoration from September through November so this makes a long lasting decoration.

Please be sure to call our Hip Knit Boutique at 916.714.7719 to save your spot, they sure won't last long.

At last count, Joan my prolific pumpkin maker has made at least 15 pumpkins.

Fresh Flowers

This Saturday is a perfect opportunity to learn the art of making this Ty-Dy crochet flower. Only basic crochet skills are needed. Cheryl will teach you how to read a pattern and how to create this lovely accessory, perfect to add to any knit hat, a lapel of a jacket, or as a shawl pin. This October 29th,from 11-1. You can get about 5 flowers from one skein.

Call our Knitting Boutique, at 916 714 7719 to reserve your space.

Newest Magazine Knitscene 2011

Fresh off the UPS truck, Knitscene's newest addition Winter 2011. There is a phenomenal article by Stefanie Japel that explains Gauge Drape and Yarn Weight. At a quick glance there are at least 2 sweaters I love and a Shawlette. As always we ship, or you can call us to save you one. 916.714.7719 Now back to unpacking yarns, and finding room.

Madalina Mittens
Made with 2 skeins of Fingering Weight Yarn

Ramona Cowl
Made with 1 skein of Solid Sock Yarn & 1 or 2 skeins of Self Striping Sock Yarn

Made with 3 skeins of Worsted Weight Yarn

CE Waterlily would be a perfect yarn.

Made with Chunky Yarn from 500-845 yds.

November's Jewels

We've received lots of inquires about the sweater of the month for November. November's project is made out of slightly thick thin yarn, from the bottom up with great fitting tips, and a neckline that will be flattering on just about anyone.

With a full range of sizes this is sure to fit all size bodies. It doesn't take a ton of yarn, nor is the yarn overly expensive. To me, it's a perfect fit..., for a perfect pattern and a great yarn.
We will be offering this class on Friday nights, or if it works for you, you can learn this in one of our All Skills Classes.

We just received a restock of this yarn today, and we are open until 8pm so come in while we have plenty of selections. Or call us at 916.714.7719 and we can ship to you.

Gifts for Knitter's

Eucalan

We just received the biggest box of knitting accessories. Wool Wash in 3 scents. The much coveted Handy Caddy in 4 colors. Brittany Crochet Hooks, with the most beautiful spindle top, Blocking Foam Boards, Knitter's Highlighter tape along with much much more.

Handy Caddy

We've got Knitting Gifts for yourself and for those on your Christmas list even earlier this year. We always listen to what you have to say and appreciate all your feedback. As always if there are any products that you need, please give us a call at Knitique 916.714.7719 and we ship daily.

Stitch Dots

What's Hot in Fashion?

Teresa took this picture on one of her latest adventures. She's recently moved and captured the essence of what's fashionable this year. Lots of knitting, lots of texture.

If anyone is in the city or sees a window display with knitting take a picture post to the group. I'd love to see more knitting windows. I'll post several that I've found. Can't wait to see what you all find. Cause you know if it's in a window display it's hot, hot, hot right now. On a recent trip to Macy's, Style & Co, one of Macy's own brands was filled to the brim with all kinds of sweater dresses. In my mind, sweater dresses are for the tall and svelte, but in a recent new publication from Interweave Knits, Knit Wear, I found a sweater dress that would look perfect on me. Now, I'll definitely have to make it longer, and I'll definitely be wearing some Spanx underneath them. After all who couldn't use a little help with smoothing the lumps.

Style & Co Knit Dress

It's a Special Day Today!

Today is I love yarn day. To celebrate we will be having a free class from 4-6pm today Friday, October 14th. Learn how to make a knitted beaded bracelet, start on a manly man scarf, or whip up some hats for the supermodel in your life.

Be sure to give us a call at 916.714.7719 to reserve your spot as space is limited. To all who work and visit our lovely Yarn Boutique, every day is I love Yarn day!

Limited Edition Halloween Stitch Markers

Just in Exclusive to Knitique, Mae Soren Halloween Stitch markers.

These handcrafted stitch markers will be sure to add some luxury to all of your knitted projects. The set I purchased used Czech Glass, Swarovski Crystals and Peruvian Glass. Each ring is hand filed by Maggie, making it perfect smooth. These are a perfect gift for yourself or for your secret pal.

You can call our Boutique at 916.714.7719, as we ship Daily.

Continuing Education for the Knitter

We've received the first of the series in the Knit along with Knit and Purl Hunter. This is the second series of Knitalongs and the first was a smashing success. Come on down, choose your color and go online to the website we've provided for your weekly clues. This is a mystery knitalong and you get the clues on a weekly basis. The nice thing about this knitalong is it's in bigger yarn on bigger needles, so it will be much easier to finish these projects.

Michelle's website says:

“Progressive Needles:

Continuing Education for the Knitter”

This upcoming KAL will feature a mystery project each month, for 4 months! While we can’t give you too many details, we can share the basics:

October: Create a knitted shawlette with Simplicity by HiKoo – 3 skeins, US #10 32″ circular needle.

November: Luxury toe up socks knit with Royal, a sumptuous yet durable sock yarn from Austermann - 2 skeins, US #1 (2.5mm) needles.

January: Mittens worked out of HiKoo’s Simpliworsted – 2 skeins, US #5 and #7.

February: A sock encore, again making use of Austermann’s Royal – 2 skeins in contrasting colors, US #1 (2.5mm) needles.

Video guidance will be provided on the Knit Purl Hunter website. Weekly and monthly prizes will be awarded by skacel collection, inc.

Last Chance for Plenty of Pumpkins

We will be having our last Plenty of Pumpkins Class this month on Tuesday, October 4th at 11am and 6 pm. This is a quick knit, where in the 3 hour class you should finish one pumpkin in it's entirety. Bring US 5 double points and dried lentils. We've got plenty of yarn for this knit. With one skein of orange yarn you can make up to 3 pumpkins, which makes it a perfect gift for a teacher or friend, or do as I did and put them on your fall table runner.

Be sure to call Knitique at 916.714.7719 to reserve your spot today.

Chemo Cap Event Today

Please join us the 2nd Sunday of everything month for our Chemo Cap Event. A little known fact is Knitique with the help of all of our generous knitters have donated over 8,000 hats locally to precious people who are currently undergoing chemotherapy. Bring US 7, 8 or 9 inch circular needles, pick up some soft yarns, and we provide the pattern.

We would love to have you join us today, September 11th to help us do our part in the fight against cancer.

Fabulous Fall Classes Starting Soon!

If you look to the right, you'll see another wonderful class packed month. We've got from beginning classes, fixing mistakes, cables, to shawls, scarves and even 2 different sweaters.

We will be repeating the very popular sold out twice Stained Glass Shawl, as well as I can't believe it another couple of Beaded Bracelet Classes. We have sold hundreds of the kits and right now it seems to be the most popular Christmas Project. You can't beat, low price, quick knit, and currently extremely fashionable. So peruse the classes, come on in see the yarn, the samples and ask us any questions you might have.

All of us at Knitique, really take a lot of time to decide what to teach, find the perfect yarn, and knit the samples for you. It is very important to us that you, our fellow knitters and crocheters have classes that you want to take. If you think of a class that you'd like us to teach, please feel free to email us at knitique@hotmail.com Your feedback is very important to us.

Any questions, please feel free to call us at 916.714.7719

New Hat Kits In

We received some really cute hat kits from Knit One Crochet Too yesterday. And don't worry we ordered plenty, so even after late night all the colors are still available.

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. Including all the newest 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. Definitely an easy one or two nighter.

If you don't live locally give us a call and we can send one to your house, (916) 714- 7719.

Open for Late Night Tonight Until 8pm

Tonight is late night knitting till 8pm at the Boutique. We'd love to have you join us for our weekly Wednesday Night, Late Night Social Event. Bring an unfinished project, and see how fast you can finish when you are surrounded by like-minded people.

We also have an all skills class tonight from 6-8pm so if you are having 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 soon!

P.S. I'm just wondering how many of you dress up to knit. What's your favorite outfit to knit in?

Stained Glass Scarf in September

Stained Glass Scarf

This is an amazing short row scarf using two different colors of fingering weight yarn. The color combinations are gorgeous and each yarn gives you a different look.

This class will be on Saturday September 10th from 11-2. The one session class will be $30.00 dollars plus your material cost.

If you have sock yarns in your stash this is a great stash buster. If you don't then come on into the boutique we have some gorgeous sock yarns that would make beautiful Stained Glass scarves. All one will need is a skein of variegated and a skein of solid yarn each at approx 400 yards apiece. Also needed is a size 5 needle.

Be sure to call and reserve your spot today they are filling up quickly. If you also need help matching yarns together we would be more than happy to help!! (916) 714- 7719.

Open for Late Night Tonight Until 8pm

Tonight is late night knitting till 8pm at the Boutique. We'd love to have you join us for our weekly Wednesday Night, Late Night Social Event. Bring an unfinished project, and see how fast you can finish when you are surrounded by like-minded people.

We also have an all skills class tonight from 6-8pm so if you are having 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 soon!

P.S. I'm just wondering how many of you dress up to knit. What's your favorite outfit to knit in?

New Silk Yarns in at the Boutique

New Yarn New Yarn!! We just received some great new silk yarns from Alchemy! Just in time for a great FREE class coming in September! The yarns are so soft and gorgeous with some great vibrant and rich colors. The Free Cowl class takes two skeins of the silk purse and one skein of the haiku! Come on down to the Boutique and get your supplies before we run out. Also ask about the great Free class we are having for this great yarn on September 6th and 10th. There is a long dye, wait time so we won't be able to get in more of these yarns for a while. If you have questions please call us at (916) 714-7719.

I'll be in the Boutique Today!

I'll be in the Boutique today for a rare Sunday to teach the All Skills Class from 12-2.

If you haven't been into the boutique lately, you need to pay us a visit to see what's the hottest items at Knitique this week. Susan and I will both be wearing a Swarovski Crystal Bracelet we both knit last night. Gorgeous, Glittery Jewels.

We hope to see you soon!

Delicious Glitzy Lace Weight Yarn

Just in to our Boutique:

Kid Seta
Soft and pretty cloud of mohair and silk with sparkle! Great for accents or holding with another yarn for some added fuzziness or use it on it's own for a light as air scarf or shawl!

I'm currently working on a new project using 1 skein of 2 colors, can't wait to show you when I'm done. This is the same weight as Rowan Kid Silk Haze, so click here to see the 1000 pages of projects on Ravelry for this yarn. It's delicious to work with using a US 6 needle or higher.

Fiber-60% Mohair, 22% Silk, 11% Nylon, 7% Metallic Yarn
Yardage-232 yards per 25 gram ball
Gauge-18-25 stitches per 4 inches on US 3-8
Care-Hand Wash

August Knit N Nosh

This month's Knit n Nosh is this Friday August 5th from 5-9pm. We hope to see everyone here with some nosh and knitting. For anyone who doesn't know about our monthly get together; it is just another excuse for all of us knitters to come and share what we have been working on with fellow like minded people. All we ask is that you RSVP by calling the store, bring some kind of appetizer or dish to share and your knitting. If you have any questions we are always happy to answer!! (916) 714-7719.

Lou Lou

We are raffling off Autographed books as well as other knitting necessities in September; all you have to do is bring in old fashioned yarn balls in shades of pink and lime green. If you are not sure of color come in to get approval of the yarn beforehand. We would love to help you if you have any questions. So pull out your odds and ...ends and start winding ladies and gentlemen. A good way to get a bigger ball without using a ton of yarn is to use a Styrofoam ball as the center and wind the yarn around.

For every yarn ball wound and turned in you will get a raffle ticket to be entered into our drawing. We are limiting the amount of yarn balls to three a person, but they need to be three different colors in order to get three tickets. So if you have two of the same color pink and a lime green you only get two tickets, the pink ones count as one.

This fun event is not limited to local Knitique Addicts but Knitique Addicts around the world. All you have to do is take a picture of your yarn balls and send them to our email address to get approval and then send the balls through snail mail. We will be accepting Yarn balls through till August 31, 2011.

We are going to use these yarn balls to dress up our new sheep, Lou Lou. We can’t wait to show her off to everyone once we get her all dressed up. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at the Hippest Yarn Boutique at 916.714.7719

Free Beaded Bracelet Class

This weekend, Saturday July 30th, we are hosting a great simple beaded bracelet class from 3-6pm. If you have always wondered how to knit with beads this is a great class to introduce to the art of beads. We have many great color combinations of yarn and beads to choose from! Come on down to the Boutique and pick your favorite color combinations.


These bracelets are a great gift for any tween, teen or young woman. This bracelet is a hot item this year with the younger crowds. Even celebrities like Jessica Alba and Halle Berry are wearing these great bracelets to dress up any outfit.


Be sure to call early and reserve your space, this class will fill up fast. There is some some home work of stringing the beads onto the yarn before class starts so be sure to come in and get your kit early. (916) 714-7719

New Bracelet Kits at the Boutique

Who knew you could knit yourself jewelry? We have been getting in lots of bracelet and necklace kits in the past week. The bracelet is a great way to introduce yourself to some easy bead work. This wrap around bracelet is great for any casual or dressy outfit. We have so many great color combinations they are all very beautiful. From Red, Olive, Purple to Brown and even black. You can even pull out some yarn in your stash and hit your local bead store to make bunches and bunches of these great bracelets. Come on into the Boutique and we would love to show you all of these great kitted projects. If you don't live locally we will are always willing to ship the kits to your house! (916) 714-7719.

Free Summer Sweater

NEW Classic Elite Sprout colors coming in soon to the Boutique. We are anticipating a big shipment any day now for our Free Summer Sweater knit a long classes. If you are interested in signing up for this sweater space is limited and filling up fast. This is a great sweater for any level knitter and will build upon any skills you may already have. Even us as experienced knitters learned something new with this sweater. If you have never made a sweater this one is a great first project because of the big yarn and needles, it will go by quickly. The construction is also great for a newbie, there are no seams which means no sewing!

If you have any questions about this sweater or maybe want to try it on to see how it fits come on down to the Boutique and look at our sample. We have some great colors on the shelves to choose from as well as some great colors on order. We are very excited to start this class and watch as the yarn becomes a plethora of beautiful sweaters.

Free Washcloth Class this Saturday

This is a great washcloth pattern even for a beginner knitter. The pattern is simple using two separate skeins of yarn in order to create this great textured pattern. The class is this Saturday from 4-6pm and works up great for yourself or as a gift. Please be sure to call ahead and reserve your space. (916) 714-7719 This class is filling up quickly!

Let Freedom Ring

In honor of the men and women who are stationed all around the world. We thank you for keeping our country safe, for keeping other countries safe, and for allowing us to enjoy the freedoms that the United States affords us. Special thanks go out to the families of the service men and women. I truly appreciate your sacrifice.

America the Red, White and Blue

I didn't know what I was doing, but I listened to my heart
I wanted to do my part

I've read in the history books about the brave men who fought

The women who suffered and the children who lost
Of those who gave all they had, and then a little more
With courage in their eyes, and hope in their hearts
They wanted to do their parts

I want to be a part of the red, white, and blue

The part that stands for freedom for me and for you
With courage in my eyes, and love in my heart
I want to be a part.

by Elizabeth V. Miller

We will be closed on July 4th. We will be open regular hours Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.