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!

Learn to Knit

Kids Knitting Class

People of all ages love learning to knit at Knitique!

This month’s Kids Knitting is 

this Saturday, March 10th for Session #1 and 

Saturday, March 17th for Session #2. 

Both sessions run from 9:00AM to 10:30AM.

Learn to Knit Class

Here’s your chance to join the fun 

and learn how to knit 

at Knitique!

Learn to Knit Class: 

#1 Session Tuesday, March 13th from 11:00AM to 1:00PM 

or 6:00PM to 8:00PM and 

#2 Session Tuesday, March 27th from 11:00AM to 2:00PM 

or 6:00PM to 9:00PM.

Call or stop in our yarn boutique to sign-up!

(916) 714-7719

Take a Class with Us!

 Falling Leaves Tee

It's a new month 

and 

that means we have a brand new class schedule

 filled with stylish spring  projects.

Our stunning spring sweater Falling Leaves Tee is our sweater of the month class.  Come join the fun on Friday nights and knit this spring sweater along with us.

Falling Leaves Tee Sweater Class:

Session #1 Friday 3/9, Session #2 Friday 3/16 and
Session #3 Friday 3/30.  All sessions from
6:00PM to 8:00PM.

March Class Projects

Why not treat yourself to a fun knit or crochet class?

Here is a sampling of our March Class Projects.

Stop in our yarn boutique or give us a call for class details

(916) 714-7719

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!

Knit n Nosh

We love to Knit n Nosh!

Come join the fun at this month’s Knit n Nosh

Friday, March 2nd 

from 5:00PM to 9:00PM.

Everyone loves this fun knitting social event
at our yarn boutique. 

If you have never been to Knit n Nosh…

all we ask is that you bring a dish to share with the group

and your knitting or crochet project.

Please be sure to call and reserve your spot:

(916) 714-7719.

Cutie Patootie!

Summer Sun Dress   

This little “cutie patootie” has been the hit of our

Jil Eaton Minnow Knits Trunk Show.

This adorable pattern Summer Sun can be knit for

sizes 6mos, 1,2 and 3 yrs.

It only requires 5 to 8 balls of Jil’s Cotton Tail yarn.

Come in and see it for yourself…

the Trunk Show is only here for another week.

(photo courtesy of CEY)

Jil Eaton Minnowknits Trunk Show

 Jil Eaton Minnowknits Trunk Show

Now Showing:

 Jil Eaton Minnowknits Trunk Show

through Sunday, March 4th 'till closing at 4:00PM.

Our latest Trunk Show is sure to inspire you to knit for all the 

"little cuties" in your life!

We adore Jil's designs and her Cotton Tail yarn collection. 

We are fully stocked on her yarn and patterns for the Trunk Show.

Hurry in before these cuties are gone!

 Ship Ahoy

 Jaunty & Classic Tennis Sweater

Fleur

Final Days of our Spring Trunk Show!

 Captiva Cardgian

Spring has sprung at Knitique!

Hurry in...

It's the final days of our 
Classic Elite Sanibel Spring Trunk Show 

now through 

Sunday, February  19th 'till closing at 4:00PM.

"Just ask Danielle, owner of Knitique:

"It's so much fun trying on these gorgeous spring sweaters."

 Dolphin Cardigan

You can try on these pretty spring garments too,

but you have just a few more days 

to come in for the Spring Trunk Show. 

Ooh, la, la!

Everyone loves the collar on the 

Dolphin sweater!

How about you?

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?  

Classic Elite Yarns Spring Trunk Show!

Classic Elite Yarns Spring 2012 Trunk Show

It’s here, it’s here…

straight from the TNNA trade show!

We are so excited! Knitique is the first yarn store to show the new

  Classic Elite Spring Trunk Show. 

The Trunk Show features garments in Classic Elite’s new spring yarn,
  Sanibel.

We love this yarn and it’s perfect for our California climate.

There are five sweaters in the Trunk Show
for you to “touch and feel”

as well as try on.

Here’s what Classic Elite says about Sanibel:

”Sanibel is our fashion yarn: understated, feminine and chic, with a touch of glitz that makes a statement for both daytime and evening wear . The drape is alluring, the hand soft, and the palette sophisticated. Sanibel is perfect for anyone who wants a little excitement in their stash”. 

We agree!

Come see for yourself…

Classic Elite Spring Trunk Show now through Sunday, February 19th.

We just know you’ll love this yarn!

The new Spring 2012 Yarns from Classic Elite

are already in the shop now, too!

February Classes!

Shell Lace Cowl

No, this is not from a fancy boutique….you can knit it
and we'll teach you how!

Shell Lace Cowl Class: 

Tuesdays: Session #1 Feb 21st and
Session #2 Feb 28th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

February Classes

We are so thrilled to bring you another month of 

"boutique-fashion-style" classes.

These classes are filling up fast so

hurry to reserve your spot!

Braided Crochet Scarf Class: 

Fridays: Session #1  Feb 10th & 

Session #2 Feb 24th from 6:00PM to 8:PM.

Shipshape Garter Stitch Scarf

Sat Feb 11th from 11:00AM to 2:00PM.

Mitered Heart Sachet Class

Sat, Feb 11th from 1:00PM to 4:00PM

Montego Bay Scarf Class

Sat, Feb 11th from 2:00PM to 4:00PM.

Shirred Scarf Class: 

Sat, Feb 18th from 11:00AM to 1:00PM

Corner Cable Scarf Class: 

Sat, Feb 18th from 1:00PM to 3:00PM.

Chain Mail Crochet Scarf Class: 

Tues Feb 21st from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

Wisp Scarf Class: 

Sat, Feb 25th from 11:00AM to 1:00PM.

***Flower pin is an optional accessory item available in our yarn boutique.

Camel Cowl Class: 

Tues, Feb 28th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

Give us a call for details and to sign up

(916) 714-7719.

See you in class!  

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!

Have you Yelped?

I was wondering, if there are any of you who would mind writing a recommendation on our wonderful Yarn Boutique on Facebook, if you look to the right and look down you'll see the place and MOST especially if you could write a review on Yelp, that would be great.

I know we've got a ton of fans who love us, so spread the love, and write a quick review about your Local Favorite Yarn Boutique.  LFYB.

What's in it for you?  Bring in a copy of your Yelp review and we will give you a signature on your FREE Insatiable Knitter's and Crocheters Card.  We'll keep the yarn flowing.

An AMENDMENT:

Hi Everyone.  I appreciate all the reviews that were done on Yelp.  Unfortunately due to their restrictions, I can not compensate anyone even with a signature for writing a review.  In fact they filtered the new reviews out.  If you'd still like to review Knitique and other great places on Yelp, you know where to go.  Thanks for all the support peeps.

Knit n Nosh

"Sweet Treats"

Mark your calendar...

This Friday, February 3rd is our fun "Knit n Nosh" 

social event from 5PM to 9PM.

Since it's February we can't wait to see what

 "sweet treats" everyone will bring.

If you have never been to Knit n Nosh, 

all we ask is that you bring a dish to share with the group 

and, of course, your knitting or crochet.

Go Red For Women!


February 3rd is also
National Wear Red Day 
for the fight against women's heart disease.
We hope you'll wear something red
for this great cause!

RSVP so we can save a seat for you! 

(916) 714-7719

(cake photo from MarthaStewart.com)

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

Ooh, La, La "Ruffly" Scarf

Affordable Mink Scarf

Ooh, la, la...

Everyone's talking about our Affordable Mink scarf!

The yarn shipment for this gorgeous scarf has just arrived. 

We have all six yarn colors in stock and
more on the way.
Hurry in because it's flying off the shelves!

Fur Trim Yarn

Which color will you choose for yours?

Give us a call for details or 

for mail order.

(916) 714-7719

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!

Go Red For Women!

 Cabled Heart Hat Class

Go Red for Women!

Save the date: 

Cabled Heart Hat Class

 Saturday, January 28th

 from 12:00PM to 3:00PM.

We encourage you to knit our "adorable" heart hat and 

wear it on National Wear Red Day, Friday, February 3rd 

to fight women's heart disease. 

Plus,

 you can wear your "heart hat" all month long in February...

celebrating hearts and Valentine's Day, too.

Go Red!

We have plenty of cute heart patterns and fun ideas 

we'd love to show you in our yarn boutique!

Stop in or give us a call
(916) 714-7719

Hope to see you soon!

*** Thank you to Knitique Girl Kathy for modeling the hat for us!

Learn to Knit!

 Learn to Knit Class

Do you know someone that would love to learn to knit? 

Well here you go...

Learn to Knit Series: 

Tues 1/10 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM
Tues 1/17 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM
or
Tues 1/10 from  6:00PM to 8:00PM
Tues 1/17 from 6:00 PM to 9:00PM
or
Sat 1/14 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM and
Sat 1/28 from 3:00PM to 6:00PM

Give us a call for details and supply list (916) 714-7719

Stephanie's 1st hat!

Congratulations Stephanie on knitting your first hat!

Stephanie learned how to knit in our 

Learn How to Knit Classes!
You can,too!

The New Year's Day Sale Continues

Kick off 2012 with our amazing deals!

Our huge New Year's Day Clearance Sale continues now through 

next Sunday January 15, 2012. 

 All Clearance yarns are 50% off their original price. 

Clearance pattern books are only $5.00.

 Clearance magazines are just $3.00 and 

Clearance Patterns are only $1.00. 

 We have an amazing assortment of clearance yarns including:  

Luxurious Cashmere, Silk, Mohair,Wool, Acrylic Blends and Cottons.

Hurry in soon!

Quick Shoulder Cozy/Cowl

 Quick Shoulder Cozy/Cowl

We are so thrilled to be offering this "Runway Look"
as a class this month!

We fell in love with this "Designer Look"

 that can be worn as a shoulder cozy or as a cowl. 

Now you don't have to spend $$$$ to buy one at a fashion boutique...

we'll teach you how to knit your own!

Quick Shoulder Cozy/Cowl Class

Saturday 1/7 4:00PM to 6:00PM 

and

Tuesday 1/31 11:00AM to 1:00PM

Give us a call for details and supplies

(916) 714-7719