October Knit and Nosh this Friday, October 2nd

Just a reminder, if you are looking for some peace and quiet and a whole lot of fun, this Friday is our monthly potluck event Knit and Nosh.

Come join the ruckus from 5-9pm, bring your knitting, a dish to share and you'll have a whole lot of fun.

We can't wait for you to see all our new yarns, books, and patterns.

Where's Waldo?

I hadn't realized it had been so long since I'd posted. In my head I've created lots of posts this past few weeks in my head.

It's been a crazy couple of weeks with sending my oldest son off to the Air Force Academy, and my husband having surgery all in the same day. I want to thank everyone for the emotional support, the phone calls, the cards and all the text messages. Without you all this would have been much more difficult.

So much new yarn has come in. Last Thursday we had 500 lbs of yarn from just Classic Elite. We've checked it all in, priced it all and it's in a lovely display sure to be wrecked as you fall in love with this falls newest offerings. Later this week I'll post what's new and some of the beautiful books we have fallen in love with.

See you all on Friday night where we will be hosting our famous monthly event Knit and Nosh.

Come one Come All Knit and Nosh this Friday!

Come on down, you are the next contestant to come to this Fridays, monthly knitting event Knit and Nosh. As I'm sure you are all aware, we love everyone coming to the shop, knitting and if a little bit of food and drink are mixed in it's even better.

Place: The most incredible Knitique

Time: 5-9pm

When: Friday, August 7th

What to bring: a food or drink to share, and your most fun, knitting project.

We can't wait to see you . Be there or be square.

P.S. I'm sure everyone will be asking me Beth is modeling Hey Teach out of this beautiful yarn

Kick off your Fall Knitting with a day of inspiration.

Booksigning & Trunk Show

We are so excited to announce that we will be hosting a Book Signing and Trunk Show with nationally known designer, Faina Goberstein. You've all seen one of her pieces in the shop, Two-way Beanie. She's also had her work published in Interweave Knits, Ravelry, Knitting in the Sun and is a designer for such well-known companies as Cascade, and Claudia Handpainted. Even more exciting is she's co-authored the book Casual, Elegant Knits. We don't have all the details worked out, since she has an event Saturday night, but we are hoping to have her teach a class earlier in the day on Saturday, September 12th.

One of the benefits of attending the event is you get to see the patterns, touch & see the garments that were created from the pattern as well as try on any garments you choose. We will have a limited amount of space for the event so drop us a line to let us know you are interested in attending. We will be sending out more details later this week on all the details of what Faina and Knitique will be offering.

Event Info

8741 Elk Grove Blvd.

Elk Grove, California 95624

September 12th, 2009

hours to follow
916 714 7719

I'll post more details as well as pictures from her book in the next few days. I need to get permission first. ;o)

Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks?

Pssssst....look to the right~

I'm so excited, I was able to put the new classes on the website the FIRST time. Look to the right, fabulous new classes, even before the first. I'll be putting up descriptions and picture later this week.

Call quick as we are filling up fast.

916 714 7719

Did someone say what's New?

The Magzines are here, the magazines are here.

The fall magazines have arrived, and can I tell you they are incredible. Cables, Cables, everywhere and tweed. I have always loved tweed yarns. I'm so excited that my fall line up of yarns will blend nicely with the patterns that we are seeing in the current magazines.

We've already ordered the yarn that will work perfectly with the cabled jacket that's on the cover of Interweave Knits. We won't be using the yarn they used, but we've got an excellent substitution, that we think will be even better. We were looking for a yarn that had excellent colors, soft and machine washable. Trish has her color already picked and I'm sure she'll be the first to finish. She's a whiz at starting and finishing projects, and I am constantly amazed at the consistency in her knitting and the beauty of her finished projects.

Come on in today and set your sights on your first Fall 2009 project.

If you are going to the movies today, come to the washcloth class today at 3, or stop by the shop before 530. We will be eating dinner at Kintaro's and then will be going to the 7pm show.

Classes available

The class schedule is up and running.

Okay, you think it'd get easier each month, but it's not. When you only do something once a month, it's hard for it to stick in your brain. So for all your girls and guys out there who can't remember how to Kitchener, I promise I won't give you a bad time, when you need my cheat sheet.

Look to the right, click on the link, and see what an incredible class line up we have. We've got our incredibly successfull All Skills Classes, plenty of Origami Classes, and at the end of the month we are starting another round of Liesl classes. I'm currently making my second one out of the gorgeous Punta del Estes Merino Twist. I can't wait for the other lines to arrive. The owners of the company are so pleasant to deal with. You couldn't ask for more from a small independant company.

We've had so many finished projects coming in the doors. You wouldn't believe how gorgeous the Pleated Tee came out. We taught our first classes in June and they are gorgeous. Each of the original students have finished or are working on finishing their first one, and I have 3 students who have made 2 and are working on their 3rd. The fit, and look is really incredible. When I get a chance I'll upload them to the shop. Didn't get to catch the class the first and second go-round? Not to worry, you can take our All Skills classes and learn how to make this delicous and really flattering top.

Origami Deluxe

I think we have broken the record of wonderful talented knitters who will be making the Origami Sweater designed by Linda Daniels. I have to say NONE of the pictures that you see on Ravelry give justice to the pure genius design of this sweater. At the last count we have 42 knitters making this. It honestly doesn't get any easier. Two rectangles, simple stitch pattern, 4 seams, and voila you get the most cheeky design. Dolman sleeves, scooped back ... delicious. It's what I call Couture Knitting.

We are still placing orders for the kits, you'll have to come drop it, check out the samples cards, and order what works best for you. We've got a card full of beautiful Melange colors (what I would call heathered) and 3 tiers of beautiful solids. Probably about 80 colors to choose from in all. And NO, I'm not exaggerating.

If you'd like to join in on the newest knitting sensations, please stop by or give us a call. We'd love to have you join in for your next "Favorite" sweater.

Knit and Nosh Friday night

Come on down, you are the next contestant to come to this Fridays, monthly knitting event Knit and Nosh. As I'm sure you are all aware, we love coming to the shop, knitting and if a little bit of food and drink are mixed in it's even better.

Place: The most incredible Knitique

Time: 5-9pm

When: Friday, August 7th

What to bring: a food or drink to share, and your most fun, knitting project.

We can't wait to see you . Be there or be square.

Movie Night or should I say Movie Nights

It's a little late of a notice on the blog, but in my defense it's been on the schedule all this month. We've got movie night tonight. Meet us at the shop at 6pm. We are going out to Dos Coyotes for dinner and then off to United Artist on Centerpark Way and Bruceville to see the romantic comedy, "The Ugly Truth."

Can't make tonight, no worries, there are so many fabulous movies out this month that we will be having another movie night, next Saturday, August 8th. We are going to see Julie & Julia. Again, come meet us at the shop for dinner and movies. Depending on which movie theatre it's playing at we will go to dinner either before or after the movies.

Thanks to everyone who came to the washcloth class. We filled the house once again. I brought a delicious Lemon Cake from home, and Cora brought delicious cupcakes from Baby Cakes. Our next washcloth class will be on Saturday, August 22nd at 3-6 pm.

Also, thanks to Beth, she's agreed to help me teach the Fun Furlough Friday, next Friday, August 7th from 3-6pm. We originally had filled the class, yep girls that fast, but because of Beth's generous offer, we will be able to add another 8 to the class. I'll be at the shop tomorrow from 12-4 so come on in, or give me a call to reserve your spot.

Fun Furlough Friday

Next week we will bring back our installment of Fun Furlough Friday. I've cooked up a great treat for those who are being furloughed on Fridays. Not being furloughed but still want to participate. Don't worry I've thought about all you too.

For me the purpose for Fun Furlough Friday is to give you a chance to take a class at no cost to you. You'll learn a new skill, finish a project and perhaps get a head start on your Christmas Gifts.

This upcoming Friday, August 7th from 3-6 we will be offering a Christmas Club Class with a beautiful, looks complex but is remarkably easy scarf. I've tested it, and even had my daughter test it. She's give two thumbs up that this will be a beautiful and easy scarf. Don't worry, you don't have to stay the entire time, you'll get this project under control in less than an hour. Have the time to hang out, and you have a big chance of finishing the project in the 3 hours.

* Since this is a free class we do ask that you purchase all yarn at Knitique.

For those who aren't being furloughed, I'm offering this class on August 25th from 6-8 pm.

I'm only taking 10 people per class, so it is imperative that you sign up in advance. Please call the shop at 916 714 7719. See you all soon!

And who said we can't laugh at ourselves.

Here's Susan S. modeling Judy's Ilene Bag.

Wonderful Washcloths

The monthly installment of our super popular washcloth class will be this Saturday, August 1st from 11-3pm. I've designed a beautiful pattern perfect for the ever popular Classic Elite Allegoro or Lana Knits Hemp for Knitting. Be sure to bring appropriate needles for DK/Sport weight yarn. We just got a shipment of this yarn in so we've got plenty of yarn for this washcloth, we'll be able to hold about 15 knitters. I knit on gauge but prefer to do my washcloths at a much tighter gauge. I'm using a size 4 needle. So, bring what ever suits your fancy. We do ask that all yarn be purchased at Knitique since it is a FREE class.

There have been many people who have asked for a make-up or new a session for washcloths that they have missed in the previous months. As always I've listened to you all. I'll have all the patterns available from the last 7 months.

Please be sure to call and sign up for the class. We were completely full last time, with sitting room only by the end. Call 916 714 7719 to sign up.

A skein of a Thousand of Colors

I'm so excited to let you know the first shipment of the delicious yarn by Punta Del Estes arrived in the store today. It sold hot and heavy, but luckily I had bought so much of each color that there are still sweater quantities of every color in the shop. Feast your eyes on the pictures and you'll see just a few of the colors I ordered. We've got more lines from this company coming in next month. I KNOW you'll LOVE this yarn. It's gorgeous and soft.

The majority of the yarn is a hand-painted version, which is extremely time consuming but incredibly beautiful to look at. There are so many different options to be made with this yarn.

I'll be offering a FREE class for Fun Furlough Friday where we will be using a skein or two of this yarn to make a gorgeous scarf. Buy 3 skeins and you'll be able to create 2 scarves. We will be offering this FREE class on Friday, August 7th from 3-6pm and Tuesday, August 25th 6-8pm. This is a really fun pattern, not to challenging, and honestly, just a beautiful project for this yarn. It's one of those projects where the marriage between the yarn and the pattern work out perfectly. Come into the shop and see our latest creation.

Here are some other projects that would be perfect for this yarn.

Men's Ribbed Pullover

The Top Sweater is called Cherie Amour by Ashley Adams Moncrief, and the bottom sweater is Bubble by Norah Gaughan. Both are a delicious representation of what this yarn is capable of.

Washcloth Mania

Our FREE washcloth classes have been incredibly successful. There have been many people who have asked for a make-up or new a session for washcloths that they have missed in the previous months. As always I've listened to you all.

This Saturday from 11-3 we will be having a FREE washcloth class. I have a new washcloth pattern I've knit up, plus I'll have all the patterns available from the last 7 months.

PLEASE make sure to call and sign up. We ended up with standing room only last time. Reserve your spot today!

916 714 7719

Super Easy Breezy 2nd Annual Summer Knitalong!

In the last email, I hinted about the most incredible sweater kit I've seen in a while. I got some live action shots of Nancy. Trying to get her picture is like trying to wrangle a 2 year old into their pajamas.

I've included a bunch of pictures from different angles so you can see how incredible this sweater looks. It's basically 2 rectangles that are magically sewn together to create a beautiful, extremely flattering sweater on just about anybody. It's made out of the beautiful Alpaca from Frog Tree.

I've placed our first orders in, we've got quite a few participants, but there is room for more. I'll be placing my final order next week to make sure the gals at Frog Tree have enough time to get the kits to us as well as time for you to knit the swatch.

We will have our first round of free classes the first week of August. You'll have most of August to knit the rectangles and then we'll have to classes one maybe Late August, early September and the other in September to sew these beauties together. Did I mention they are free. I thought this would be a great opportunity for all you guys and girls out there to work on your seaming. It doesn't get any easier than this.

Come on in see the color cards, and give us a jingle at 916 714 7719 to reserve your kit.

Picture This!

I'm so excited that I heard from Renee Nelson. She's the designer of the gorgeous washcloth we will be using this Saturday for our monthly. I've decided to use Classic Elite Allegoro in 2 contrasting colors. Allegoro is part of Classic Elite's newest line of yarn from the Verde Collection. It is made of 70% Organic Cotton and 30% Linen. It's made in Italy and the beauty is it's machine wash cold, gentle cycle. We've had quite a few people make gorgeous drapey top. Linda is making a stole from Mason Dixon. It's gorgeous.

So come on in, join us for a fun FREE class at the coolest place in town. We'd love to see you! Make sure to call the shop at 916 714 7719 to reserve your spot.

Short Sleeved Top Available in the St. John's Collection made with Allegoro

Free Washcloth class this Saturday

Beautiful Ilene Bag by Hannah Ingalls

The monthly installment of our super popular washcloth class will be this Saturday, July 11th from 3-6pm. I've got a wonderful idea for this month's washcloth but am waiting to get permission from the designer to see if we can use her pattern. If not, I've designed a beautiful pattern perfect for the ever popular Ty Dy Worsted Cotton. We just got another shipment of this yarn in. It's been flying off the shelves. People are making the Pleat Neck Tee by Coralie Meslin, and the really popular Ilene bag by Hannah Ingalls with this beautifully dyed yarn. We are so excited as in the Fall they will be offering this in a Worsted Weight Yarn. Don't worry we ordered tons of it and we will get it as soon as it's available.

Pleat Neck Tee by Coralie Meslin

Be sure to bring appropriate needles for worsted weight yarn. We just got a shipment of this yarn in so we've got plenty of yarn for this washcloth, so we'll be able to hold about 20 knitters. I knit on gauge but prefer to do my washcloths at a much tighter gauge. I'm using a size 5 needle. So, bring what ever suits your fancy. We do ask that all yarn be purchased at Knitique since it is a FREE class.

Red, White and Blue

Thanks to everyone who came in today. We had strawberries from the Farmer's Market, delicious french chocolate peanut butter cups, Greek Olives, bread, and delicious handmade Feta Cheese. It was wonderful to have everyone here.

Last night was Knit and Nosh. For it being a holiday weekend, you would never have known. A few of us die-hards were here to the wee hours of the morning. If you don't regularly come to our First Friday Monthly Event, you've got to put the next date on your calendar and come see what the fuss is all about.

So mark your calendars now , Friday, August 7th from 6-9pm or until we are too tired to keep our eyes open.

Incredible July Classes

Look to the right, yep right there at the top of the right column. You'll see the incredible list of classes we are offering this month. We've got everything from kid's classes, learn to knit classes, and lots and lots of FREE classes. I'll post more information later, but just wanted you to know you can get your hot copy here, or I've got them in the shop.