Louisa Harding Charity Event

Himalayan Hiking Hats

You're Invited!

Louisa Harding Charity Event

Friday, October 5, 2012 
6:00PM to 9:00PM

Knitique, A Yarn Boutique

8741 Elk Grove Blvd

Elk Grove, CA 95624

(916) 714-7719

Knitters are known for picking up their needles and knitting for a great cause.  On Friday, October 5, 2012, local knitters are invited to Knitique, A Yarn Boutique in Elk Grove, CA to raise funds for British knitwear designer, Louisa Harding’s fund raising efforts for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The story behind our event...

 This November, Louisa Harding will be lacing up her hiking boots and stuffing a backpack full of yarn as she embarks on Team Macmillan’s Nepal Hiking Challenge. Her mission is to raise awareness and funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Why is she doing this? Well, in January, 2011, Louisa's husband (and her book photographer) Stephen was diagnosed with Lymphoma. She and her family received exceptional care from Macmillan Cancer Support. As you can imagine, Macmillan Cancer Support can not give their vital services to families facing cancer without people supporting them. To give back to Macmillan Cancer Support, Louisa is raising funds by going on the Nepal hike and with donations for a series of seven hats she has designed called Himalayan Hiking Hats. Six patterns are available currently and she is actually knitting the seventh hat on the hike!

Louisa's Karuwa Hat

Knitique has long admired Louisa Harding's books and yarns.  We are showing our support by embracing Louisa’s Himalayan Hiking Hats and hosting this special event.  Two designs from the Himalayan Hiking Hats will be available in a hat kit for a *donation at our Louisa Harding Charity Event.

With a hat kit donation, you qualify for our "FREE" Louisa Harding Charity Knit-along class on October 13th and 27th from 4:00PM to 6:00PM for support and help knitting your hats. 

The event night is also our monthly Knit 'n Nosh, so if you would like to participate in our popular Knit 'n Nosh potluck/social event, please bring a food dish to share along with your knitting or crochet project.  

Please RSVP so we can save you a seat!

(916) 714-7719

Please visit http://www.louisaharding.co.uk/macmillan/ and Louisa's Just Giving site for more information.

*minimum hat kit donation $25.00

Photo Credits:  Stephen Jessup

Fall is here!

Back Issue Magazine Sale!

Fall has arrived!

We are busy at Knitique, A Yarn Boutique 

making room for all the new fall yarns, books and magazines.  

To make room for the new merchandise,

we have a treat for you...

Back Issue Magazine Sale!

All back issue magazines magazines (older than Winter 2012)

are now on Clearance for only

$3.99!

Here's your chance to treat yourself  to some 

of your favorite knitting and crochet magazines!

Book Sale!

Back to School Book Sale

Newsflash: We're having a "Back to School" Book Sale 
all week long!

Buy one book at regular price and 

get your second book (of equal or lesser value) at half off! 

Now is the perfect time to "stock up" on books for your knitting and crochet library or buy books for holiday gifts.

Back to School Book Sale now through 

Sunday, September 9th, 2012. 

**See store for full details. 

The Wonderful Wallaby

The Wonderful Wallaby

It's back to school week....
Kids of every age including big kiddos (adults) love wearing hoodie sweaters!

We're so thrilled to bring you our Wonderful Wallaby Class this month. The Wallaby is sized from Toddler age 2 all the way up to Adult Super Size. Wouldn't it be fun to knit a Wallaby for every member of your family!

Wonderful Wallaby Class: 

Daytime Session #1 Tuesday, September 11th, Session #2 Tuesday, September 18th and Session #3 Tuesday, September 25th all from 12:00PM to 2:00PM.

Evening Session #1 Friday, September 14th, Session #2 Friday September 21st and Session #3 Friday, September 28th all from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

Give us a call for details and to sign up (916) 714-7719

A Treat for You!

Summer's Melon Scarf

Here's an end of summer treat for you....

We're offering a "FREE" class for our "Summer's Melon Scarf".

All you have to to do is buy your supplies from Knitique, sign-up and the class is free! 

Summer's Melon Scarf Class: Tuesday, September 4th from 11:00AM to 1:00PM or 6:00PM to 8:00PM 

and 

Saturday, September 29th from 11:00AM to 1:00PM.

Give us a call to sign up (916) 714-7719

See You in Class!

September Class Projects

It's a new month and we have such an exciting month of classes on the schedule for you!

We have a fabulous array of projects that are perfect for gift giving like: Fingerless Gloves, Hats, Baby Sweaters, Scarves and more!

You can view our September Class Schedule here on our blog 

at the link above in the right hand corner.

See you in class!

Peek-a-Boots

Peek-a-Boots!

 Peek-a-Boots are all the rage! 

If you're a sock knitter or just love wearing colorful socks, you'll want to add these fun boots to your winter wardrobe! 

Peek-a-Boots are adorable clear rain boots that show off your hand knit socks! We love them! 
Available in US Womens sizes 7, 8 and 9. Come in or give us a call to order yours before the rainy season hits!

Flash Dance

Flash Dance

Our Flash Dance top is perfect for “Hot August Nights”!

Do you remember the “pop eighties” and the “off the shoulder” fashion craze the movie Fashdance started? Well, now you can knit your own Flashdance inspired summer top!

Flash Dance Class: 

Daytime Session #1 Tuesday, August 14th and Session #2 Tuesday, August 21st both from 12:00PM to 2:00PM.

Evening Session #1 Friday, August 17th and Session #2 Friday, August 24th both from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

Give us a call to join this fun class (916) 714-7719

Learn to Knit

 Learn to Knit

We love teaching our popular class 

"Learn to Knit"!  

Beginning students learn how to knit 

by knitting our adorable Fruit Cap.

We love to see the smiles on their faces 

once they have knit their hat!

Fruit Cap

Learn to Knit Class

Session #1 Saturday, August 11th from 11:00AM to 1:00PM

and

Saturday, August 25th from 1:00PM to 4:00PM

Call to sign up and for more details

(916) 714-7719

Steampunk Jewelry Trunk Show

 Time for Another Trunk Show!

As the owner of Knitique, A Yarn Boutique,

I love travelling the world 

and finding unique hand-made treasures for my customers.

On my recent trip to Utah, 

I discovered the works of Carlos, 

an "edgy" artisan guy who hand-crafts the most incredible 

Steampunk jewlery.  

 Steampunk Watch Necklaces

Every piece of Carlos' Steampunk jewlery has a story. 

While talking with Carlos he would tell me the history
of the vintage parts he finds and creates his jewelry line with.   I loved that!   

Every  piece in the collection I have brought in is so unique!

Carlos hand-selects vintage watches and jewelry parts

to create his gorgeous "one-of-a-kind" pieces.  

I just love his stunning Steampunk Watch Necklaces!

Steampunk Rings & Cuff Links

Carlos also makes incredible rings and cuff links 

in the Steampunk style.  

Our Steampunk Jewelry Trunk Show is now showing. 

Hurry in for the best selection.  

We are also happy to work with you on 

special ordering unique pieces in both vintage patina 

gold tones and silver. 

Just come in the boutique or give us a call for more information 

and as always, we are happy to ship to customers out of the area.

(916) 714-7719

Fit Your Knits!

"Fit Your Knits"


Don't miss out on our fabulous 
"Fit Your Knits" 
workshop with 
Designer, Joan McGowan-Michael 
on Saturday, August 4, 2012
from 10:00AM to 5:00PM.

In this fitting workshop,
Joan will personally help you determine
how to knit garments for your body type
and give you advice and knowledge to help you make
all your knits more flattering on you!

Designer, Joan McGowan-Michael

We have just a few spots left 
so call us right away to snag your spot
in the workshop!


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

Be Sweet

Be Sweet Trunk Show 

Be Sweet Trunk Show

now Showing 

through this Sunday, July 8th, 2012.

 One Piece Magic Cardigan

We just love this 

Be Sweet "One Piece Magic Cardigan" 

knit in Be Sweet's Magic Ball yarn.

We added our Knitique touch by 

styling it with a Magne Button pin closure.

We love Be Sweet!

For the final weekend of the Be Sweet Trunk Show...

we have a "sweet treat" for you!

We've advertised it on Facebook as our

Facebook Friday deal and we don't want you to miss out either!

All in-stock Be Sweet products

(yarns and patterns)

are 20% off now through Sunday, July 8th, 2012.

Just mention our Facebook Friday Deal
when you call or come into the boutique

to receive your 20% off discount on Be Sweet products.

We welcome telephone and mail orders, too!

(916) 714-7719

Happy Knitmas

 It's Knitmas time!

The Knitique "Santa's Helpers" have deemed 

Saturday July 7th, Tuesday July 10th and Friday July 13th 2012

as Knitmas Days!

We're offering "FREE" Knitmas classes to help you get a "jump start" on your

holiday knitting & crochet projects and gifts.  

Classes are by reservation only.  

Be sure to call ASAP 

to reserve you space and for class supplies and details

(916) 714-7719.

 Knitmas

Cashmere Scarf

(Kits available in red)

Knitmas 

EZ Cable Hat 

(Can be knit slouchy,too!)

Knitmas 

Casual Cowl

Knitmas 

Silk Bobble Clutch

Please check our class schedule for class dates and times.

Happy Knitmas!

Sweater Knitting Marathon!

 Team Knitique Sweater

It's countdown time now to the London 2012 Olympic Games!

In honor of the Olympic Games and Team USA,

we are having a 

Sweater Knitting Marathon during the Olympics.  

The "kick off" date for our Sweater Knitting Marathon is 

Friday, July 27th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

Team Knitique Custom Yarns

We have selected our favorite (local) yarn company
Ladybug Fiber Co.
(made in America)

to hand dye the yarns for our

 Team Knitique Sweater.  

Please come in and select your yarn color 

and place your order 

before Saturday, July 14th, 2012 so you can join the marathon. 

We are going to have so much fun "cheering on" Team USA!

We hope you'll join us!

Chiaki Knit Trunk Show

 Chiaki Knit Trunk Show

Now Showing: 

Chiaki Knit Trunk Show featuring gorgeous designs by Designer, Chiaki Hayashi.

Chiaki was born in Tokyo, Japan and now calls the 

California Bay Area her home. 

We love her designs which include: 

garments, hats, gloves, scarves, shawls,

 cowls and adorable purses. 

Chiaki Knit Clutch Purses

We love Chiaki Knit purses!

Chiaki's felted clutch bags are so much fun to create with 

Cascade 220 yarn, 

our favorite yarn to felt with!

Chiaki Knit Accessories

Come in and see the designs in person. 

We have her patterns in stock and would love to help you 

get started on a Chiaki Knit project.

Chiaki Knit Trunk Show 

now showing 

through Sunday, July 1, 2012.

Chico's Necklace

Chico's Necklace Kit and Class

Here's our Chico's Necklace kit for the 

Chico's Necklace Class 

Tuesday, June 26th from 11:00AM to 1:00PM. 

Everyone will want to make our "Chico's Necklace"! 

It's the perfect "summer knit" accessory and 

great to make and give as gifts. 

The Chico's Necklace features a beautiful Indonesian 
cinnamon stick round ring

 that you decorate with an i-cord and beaded necklace that we will "teach you" 

how to make in class.

We are happy to take telephone orders for customers 

out of the area 
(916) 714-7719.

Crazy 8's

Crazy 8's "free" Scarf Class!

Who's up for Crazy 8's?

You'll love our Crazy 8's Scarf and it's a "free" class this month!

Crazy 8's "free" Scarf Class: 

Tuesday, June 19th from 11:00AM to 1:00PM 

and 

Saturdays: June 23rd & June 30th from 12:00PM to 2:00PM.

Give us a call to sign up and for the class details 

(916) 714-7719

Katydid Trunk Show

 Katydid Trunk Show

Now Showing:

Classic Elite Katydid Trunk Show

now through Sunday, June 24, 2012.

Come in and "beat the heat" and be inspired by these 

gorgeous garments all knit and crocheted in 

Classic Elite's Katydid yarn.

Our trunk show features designs from Classic Elite's 

Double Scoop  pattern book.

Here's a few of our favorites from the trunk show:

 Spumoni top and Sherbert shawl.

Sorbet cardi and Parfait cardi

Summer School

Learn "How to Knit or Crochet" Classes

Summer School is in session!

Know someone that wants to learn "how to knit" or crochet"...

here's their chance:

Learn to Knit: Tuesday Sessions #1 June 12th 6:00PM to 8:00PM and #2 June 26th 6:00PM to 9:00PM. Saturday Sessions #1 June 16th from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and #2 June 30th from 2:00PM to 5:00PM.

Beginning Crochet: Tuesday June 12th from 12:00PM to 2:00PM and Sunday June 17th from 2:00PM to 4:00PM.

Give us a call to sign up and for more details (916) 714-7719

We love our Customers!

Happy 7th Anniversary!

To our customers:

We have so much fun with each of you every day in our yarn boutique. It is with much joy and happiness that I come to work every day.

I wear many hats at our yarn boutique…
I’m a teacher, a counselor and a friend to many of my customers.
I am rewarded every day that I work.

Not many people have the pleasure of having a job that they love, but thankfully I do. We appreciate you, your business and your continued support of our yarn boutique.

Here’s to another 7 years of fabulous yarn,
fun classes, friendly help
and great customers like you!

Thank you,
Danielle and the Knitique Girls xx