This week in classes....

Ruffles and Roses

This is a great project for any knitter and even better to give as a gift. The yarn is an eco alpaca so soft, warm, and comes in all natural colors.
The Rose is what makes this project though. So easy to make and is a great addition to any project. Even if you take the class to learn how to make the rose it would be worth every penny. This is a great rose to add to any bag, or scarf or even on a headband for a great extra something.
Class will be Friday May 27th from 6-9pm and will be $30.00. The materials for this class are two skeins of the eco alpaca and any odds and ends you have in your stash for the flowers as well as a size 9 needle. Please be sure to call ahead to reserve your space (916) 714-7719.

Ez Fair Isle Hat

Ever wondered about how fair isle works? This is a great beginner class into working with two colored yarns at the same time. There is a bit of pre work to do before class this weekend so be sure to start this one early. The class will be this Saturday May 28th from 12 to 3. We look forward to seeing you for this class!

Baby Hats

Next Tuesday May 31st from 11- 1 there will be a beach ball baby girl hat class (featured on the right). This is a great hat made flat with one seam but the yarn is what really makes this hat very cool. Made with one skein of our Bambino Taffy by Be Sweet. This class is a great way to learn some easy lace work as well as easy short rows.

If a baby girl hat isn't what you need to make and you want something for a little boy, we also have a little sunhat pattern (featured on the left). Either one could be made in this class and both are done in the Bambino Taffy yarn. We look forward to seeing you next week.

Free Ruffle Scarf Saturday May 21st

This weekend we have some great FREE classes. We will be showing you how to knit with all of the ruffle yarn we have at the Boutique. This is a great and easy scarf and makes for a great gift. We will have two sessions one from 11-1 and the other will be from 4-6pm. All needed is one skein of the ruffle yarn and an 101/2 or 11 size needle. Please be sure to call to reserve your space we anticipate these classes filling up fast. (916) 714-7719.

FREE Washcloth Class today 12-2pm

Join us on Saturday, May 14th from 12-2 for a FREE washcloth class. This is one of those techniques that looks like it's hard, but is really quite easy. I know I always say that people, but trust me, it's really, really easy.

Be sure to bring US 5 or 6 needles. With the yarn you purchase you'll get 2 or 3 washcloths from it.

Be sure to call us at Knitique 916.714.7719 to reserve your spot. We can't wait to see you.

Qikiuk is here!!

We just recived some really soft and warm yarn called Qiviuk. This fiber is made from the under coat of Musk Ox, because the fiber is so rare and a long process to make this is an expensive ball of yarn. So we are offering a FREE class in June making a scarf. This is a very pretty lace scarf using a size 7 needle with 3mm Swarovski Crystals at both ends. We have skeins of 100% Qiviuk as well as blends with Merino Wool and Silk. The colors are gorgeous and very jewel toned. Come on in and ask us all about this wonderful new yarn.

Ruffles, Ruffles, Ruffles

Ruffles are all the rage. We've gotten a new yarn in that we simply can't keep in stock. This wide webbed ribbon is an amazing ruffle yarn. Simply knit into the top loops to create a wide, glamorous ruffle. We love yarn the self ruffling for scarves, shawls, and trim. Want to see how to knit Lovely Ruffles?

Come on into Knitique and we'd love to give you a quick 10 minute FREE lesson. We double dog dare you!

Correction on the Sock Class this Month

There was a typo in the earlier post about classes. The sock class is actually three sessions not two so the class will be Saturday May 7th from 1-3. The following sessions will be Saturday May 14th from 1-4pm and Saturday May 28th from 1-3pm. Making this class $70 not $50 plus the cost of materials. We are very sorry about the confusion!!! Thank you.

May Knit n Nosh Event!

This Friday May 6th will be our monthly Knit n Nosh event. The event is a lot of fun and is a great way to find new yarns, new projects and meet some really great women. The event will start at 5pm and run till sometime after 9pm. These past few weeks we have been getting in some great new yarns and light projects to show off these great yarns. As spring is kicking into gear and summer is right around the corner some of these great cotton tops and sweaters will be needed for a day on the town or a vacation you have planned.

We can't wait to show off all of these new yarns and projects to you. All we ask is you RSVP by phone, (916) 714-7719 and bring a yummy morsel to share with the group. See you all very soon!

May Class Schedule!!

Hey Everyone!
We have the May class schedule posted online!! There are some great classes coming up this weekend. Saturday from 1 to 3pm begins the two session Socks any way class. This is great if you want to learn how to knit socks either toe up or cuff down your choice! The class will be $50 for both sessions plus the cost of materials. This is a great deal and we have some great sock yarns to choose from as well.



Also this weekend we will be having a great crochet scarf class. This is an advanced beginner project, so basic crochet skills will be required. If you want to brush up on some of these skills take an All skills class this week, we have many to choose from. This is a one session class at $20 plus the cost of materials. We used a worsted weight yarn paired with a nice glitzy yarn from our novelty wall. Bring in your hooks this weekend and we will show you all the great possibilities for this scarf!



Please remember to call and reserve your space as the classes will fill up quickly! Thank you (916) 714- 7719

Happy Easter

We will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 24th

April Shirred Tee Class

Our Monthly Sweater class continues with a very flattering ruched tee. This is

very easy top down sweater with a peek a boo front. It has a wide range of bust sizes from 34.5" to 55.25" and in the class you learn how to shape the tee to fit your body type. This is a great skill to have which can then be applied to any sweater or top you want to make.

Done out of a Dk weight silk cotton blend this yarn is perfect for a spring day. There are many beautiful colors fit for everyone and only between 7 and 11 skeins will be needed. Come on in so we can get you started and signed up for this wonderful class.

This class will start Friday April 22nd from 6-8pm and continue the 29th. Call or come into the boutique to sign up for this class space is limited and will fill up quickly.

New Lace Yarns from Jojo Land

Hey Everyone! New yarns seem to be coming in every day these past few months, which is so great and fabulous. It feels like Christmas every day!! This week we happened on some great new variegated lace weight yarns from Jojo Land. If you love the Rhythm and melody as much as we do then you will just love the Harmony. Below you can see a few examples of the different colors and some pattern ideas.

This one is called Forest Path Stole by Faina M. Letoutchaia.

This one is called Citron By Hilary Smith Callis.

Last but not least this shawl is called Echo Flower by Jenny Johnson.

Come on in and ask us all about this yarn and some pattern ideas to make that perfect shawl. We also do mail orders so if you find that perfect color online we can always send the yarn through snail mail. (916) 714-7719.

Also just a reminder that we have our weekly late night session tomorrow, so we will be open till 8pm. Bring in those problem projects and come knit with some really great ladies! We can't wait to see you all!

New in the Boutique

Liberty Wool NEW Color!!

This week the dashing UPS man delivered some amazing new Liberty Wool from Classic Elite Yarns. We restocked on some of the older colors and got in a new one!!! The color is called Reflecting Pool and is a pretty lavender, green and robins egg blue mix. Great for a spring bolero or Cardigan. The above picture is a fantastic easy kid's raglan sweater made from the newest color. Come on in and check out all of our new yarns, we also do mail orders for those who don't live locally (916) 714 7719.


New Kits!!

As seen earlier on our blog we have the newest Kollage market bag kit. If you liked that kit we have some left over previous month's kits as well. Ask us all about those the next time you are in the Boutique.

We also have some great Silk yarn scarf kits. This kit includes four skeins of yarn and a matching silk scarf. The pattern shows you how to make the scarf with button holes using the yarn and then the silk scarf can be inserted within to make it more interesting. Ask us about all the ways this duo can be worn. There are some great bright colors to add some color to maybe your Sunday best or out to the theater this Summer.



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NEW BE SWEET YARN!!

With fantastic weather fast approaching we have received more Be Sweet Bambino Taffy. Bambino with a twist … a ball of TAFFY includes five coordinating colors that self stripe as you knit. This is an organically grown cotton and bamboo yarn, great for Spring. Each skein of yarn comes with it's own hat pattern written on the label making this yarn a great quick project. There are some exceptional NEW bright color combinations and some great patterns on Ravelry if a hat isn't what you're wanting to knit. Call or come on in and ask us all about this great new Spring yarn. (916) 714-7719

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New Spring Sock Yarn

Spring is in the air and as such all the spring yarns and colors are beginning to make their presence in our Boutique. In the past week we added some beautiful sock yarn from Anzula. This soft vibrant yarn would make any pair of feet happy as socks or enhance some lucky shoulders as a shawl.

Just in time for spring, the colors are phenomenal, a beautiful pink, teal and lime green. If you are in love with Red this one is just amazing and would make a great addition to your stash. The yarn is a Merino Wool, cashmere, and nylon blend and comes in skeins of 385 yards which is just perfect for a cute shawl. Come on in and ask us all about this great yarn and some perfect patterns.

If you don't live locally we can always ship the skeins to you. (916) 714- 7719.

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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.