Fit for a Queen!

Fit for a Queen!

Sound the trumpets...

We're so excited about Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee that we're having a 

"Fit for a Queen" hat class

 that wraps up with a Diamond Jubilee Tea Party!

Our "Fit for a Queen" hat is an easy knit project and the magic happens 
once you felt your hat and embellish her.  We have lots of ideas for you to embellish your   
hat including, making beautiful roving rose flowers and needle felted embellishing.
Our "Fit for a Queen" hat is perfect for so many occasions and perfect for Red Hat ladies, too.

. 
"Fit for a Queen" Hat Class: Saturdays

 May 12th, May 26th from 4:00PM to 6:00PM

 Diamond Jubilee Tea Party:  June 2nd from 4:00PM to 6:00PM.

Call to sign up (916) 714-7719

It's a Free Class!

Scales of Color

We're kicking off the month of May 

with a "spring treat" for you!

We're teaching our pretty Scales of Color scarf 

as a  FREE class this month. 

All we ask, is that you purchase your yarn supplies 
from our yarn boutique. 

The scarf sample is on display in the shop and 

classes are filling up fast so call to reserve your spot

(916) 714-7719.

Scales of Color Scarf FREE Class: 

Tues, May 1, from 11:00AM to 1:00PM and 6:00PM to 8:00PM

Thursday, May 3, from 12:00PM to 2:00PM, and 

Saturday, May 12 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM.

See you in  class!

***Our scarf is styled with an optional flower accessory pin available in our yarn boutique.

Final Week!

Grace Akhrem Trunk Show

It’s the final week of our

Grace Akhrem Designer Trunk Show.

You can come in and see Grace’s beautiful knit designs now

through business close on

Saturday, April 28th at 6:00PM.

We’d love to help you select a project or two from the Trunk Show

(like Grace's gorgeous Crashing Waves Shawl above)

 and help you select just the right yarn, too.

Grace Akhrem Trunk Show

Seaweed Scarf

Come See our latest Trunk Show featuring 

Designer, Grace Akhrem. 

We love her “boutique style” accessories and garments.

At Knitique, A Yarn Boutique, we think Grace’s Seaweed Scarf just may be our favorite pattern of hers!

Come in and see the Trunk Show yourself and we’ll help you decide which patterns and yarns to purchase for your Grace Akhrem projects.

We styled the Seaweed Scarf with a Magne-Button,
of course!

Grace Akhrem Trunk Show

Now Showing through 

Saturday, April 28, 2012.

Special Offer FREE Class

 Here's a special offer for valued customers like you!

With the change of weather and the beginning of Spring,
what could be more fun than to knit a QUICK scarf
in the 2012 Pantone color of the year...
Tangerine Tango!

As the owner of Knitique, A Yarn Boutique
I love to wear classic-colored clothes and
accessorize with trendier colors.
This way your clothes last for more seasons
and you feel less guilty when the trendy bits are
so "last year's" color.

This week we are offering a "free" scarf class called
"Cherry Drop" 
If you were in grade school in the 70's
and you could play on the bars,
then you know what trick Cherry Drop was!
Our Cherry Drop scarf is knit with gorgeous Organic Cotton Tape,
 in this year's hottest color Tangerine Tango,
3 skeins on  US #10 needles.
It's so quick and easy, you can make one as a gift too.

Classes are being offered:

Tuesday, April 3rd 6-8pm

Thursday, April 5th 12-2pm

and

Saturday, April 7th 11-1pm

Basic knitting skills are needed.

**Please be sure to call our Yarn Boutique at 916.714.7719 to reserve your spot. 
 Classes are definitely filling up fast.**  

 We do ask that the Yarn be purchased at Knitique for this FREE class.

Thank you!

It's our way of saying "thank you" 
for your loyal patronage.

Krista

 Krista Top

Everyone loves
Joan McGowan-Michael’s/White Lies Designs 

Krista Top!

 You spoke, we listened!  

The Krista Top is a class now on our April Class Schedule. 

This is a figure-flattering knit top for every body type and we’d love to help you knit one!

Krista Top Class: 

Session #1, Sat April 7th from 3:00PM to 5:00PM, 

Session #2, Sat April 21st from 3:00PM to 5:00PM and 

Session #3 to be announced for May.

Joan & Brenda

Knitique Girl Instructor Brenda loves her Krista top!

She can't wait to share her tricks and tips 

to help you knit your own Krista Top!

Give us a call to sign up and for details:


(916) 714-7719

Facebook Friday Special

First Facebook Friday Deal

I wanted to introduce a very fun idea,  Facebook Friday.  On certain Fridays we will have a special for those who follow us on Facebook.  If you aren't currently our friend on Facebook, click on this link and like us.  For the first few Facebook Friday Events we will be posting them on our Website, send a letter, and post on Ravelry to give everyone ample time to sign up on Facebook.  We can't wait for you to join us and see all the posts, and beautiful photography we've been busy posting.

Today is our first.  Today, March 30th from 1030-6, we will have all Needle and Crochet Hook cases at a 25% discount.  This included Della Q, Lantern Moon and Namaste.  If it's designed to hold hooks or needles or both it's on sale today. 

Be sure to spread the word to all your friends.  We are fine tuning our shipping methods, and it seems like we've come across a winning combination at a great price.  So if you aren't local just give our boutique a call at 916.714-7719 and we can ship by tomorrow.   

Be sure to mention the Facebook Friday Special when you call or come in. 

April Class Schedule

Learn How to Knit

Bring on Spring!

Our April Class Schedule is filled with springtime bliss

 for knitters and crocheters of all skills and abilities.

If you're new to needle crafting, 

be sure to check out our 

Learn How To Knit Classes 

and our 

Beginning Crochet Classes

on this month's schedule.

Kids Knitting Class

Kids love to learn to knit in our Kids Knitting Class!

Kids Knitting Class: 

Session #1 Saturday, April 14th from 9:00AM to 10:30AM

and 

Session #2 Saturday, April 28th from 9:00 AM to 10:30AM.

Call to sign up and for details (916) 714-7719

You can view our complete April Class Schedule 

 by clicking the "current class schedule link"

 at the top right corner, here on our blog.

See you in class!

Held Over!

 Emma Cardigan

Our Joan McGowan-Michael White Lies Designs Trunk Show

has been held over for one more week in our yarn boutique.

There's nothing like seeing Joan's pretty and feminine designs
in person!

You can see the garments in the Trunk Show
 now through Saturday, March 31st.

Designer, Joan McGowan-Michael

We also have  few books left autographed by Joan for sale

 as well as her White Lies patterns 

for the garments featured in our Trunk Show.  

We hope to see you in our yarn boutique soon...
and if you can't make it in
we are happy to ship your purchase to you.
Just give us a call
(916) 714-7719

Let's Knit & Crochet!

Did you know that March is National Craft Month?

We'd love to help you advance your knit and crochet skills 

this month with these exciting classes!

 Honey Cowl

Honey Cowl Class:  Tuesday, March 20th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

 Spring Scarf

Spring Scarf Class:  Friday, March 23rd from 6:00PM to 8:00PM

Floral Lace Headband & Shasta Cowl

Shasta Cowl Class:  Sunday, March 18th from 10:00AM to 12:00PM

and 

Floral Lace Headband Class:  Saturday, March 31st from 11:00AM to 1:00PM.

Just stop in our yarn boutique

or call to sign up and for details:

(916) 714-7719

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!