~ Happy Halloween! ~

We're open regular hours today and Late Night is tonight from 6:00PM to 8:00PM which is our "FREE" knitting and crochet social night. Come on by today or tonight and hang out with us...costumes optional!

Knitique Ladies Rock!

 Louisa Harding Charity Event 

Our Louisa Harding Fund Raiser 

on October 5, 2012 

was a smashing success!  

Drum roll please...

Event organizer Lisette Davis and
 Knitique owner Danielle Bowen 

were thrilled to report 

that the Knitique event raised just over 

1,000 Great British Pounds 

which is just over $1,600.00 US Dollars

for Macmillan Cancer Support!

Everyone agrees...
Knitique ladies rock!

Raffle Prize Winners!

The evening was filled with fun, prizes, cupcakes and

 a heart-felt talk by Lisette Davis

about Louisa Harding and her Himalayan Hiking Hat story.  

And, of course, there were prizes!

Thanks to the generous donations from Interweave Books 

and our store Knitique, A Yarn Boutique

we had a fun raffle prize drawing with fabulous prizes which alone raised $168.00!

Designer Lorna Miser 

& Danielle Bowen

The evening also had a special guest appearance by local Designer Lorna Miser.  Lorna and Danielle go way back to when Lorna was a hand dyer and created Lorna's Laces.  

Lorna gave the ladies a special "sneak peak" at projects from her new books which are at the publishers right now.

Himalayan Hiking Hats

Knitique owner Danielle Bowen, is so proud of her Knitique customers

and how they embraced the Himalayan Hiking Hat kits and gave generously

 to help Louisa's fund raising effort for
  Macmillan Cancer Support.  

Stay tuned 

because there is more to come!

Knitique is hosting a Silent Auction while Louisa is on her
  Nepal Hike  from November 1-11, 2012
to raise more funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.  

I Love Yarn Day Sale!

I Love Yarn Day Clearance Sale!

Calling all yarn lovers...

Whether you knit, crochet or just adore fiber Friday, October 12th has been declared I Love Yarn Day!

We're celebrating I Love Yarn Day all weekend long with a fiber-treat for you. 

Starting on I Love Yarn Day (Friday) through Sunday, October 14th we're giving an extra 20% discount on our "Clearance Yarns" that are already marked down 50% off.  That's right, 50% off plus another 20% off to celebrate I Love Yarn Day!

Now is the perfect time to stock up on bargain-priced "Clearance Yarns" for your knitting, crochet and holiday projects and celebrate I Love Yarn Day...
all weekend long!

Update 10-22-2012
To make room for our new fall yarn shipments...
this sale is continuing through 
the month of October. 

Holiday Classes Kickoff...

Hedge

Drum roll please...
Introducing "Hedge" our adorable new hat 

designed by our, very own, Knitique owner and designer, 

Danielle C Bowen. 

Danielle says "Hedge is an easy and super "fashionable" slouchy, chunky hat." 

And because Danielle loves her Knitique customers, 
she's giving a "FREE" class on Hedge 
during Knitique's Holiday Classes Kickoff event on 
Saturday, October 6, 2012.

Hedge "FREE" Class times:

10:00AM to 12:00PM

and 

2:00PM to 4:00PM

The class is "Free" with your yarn purchased at Knitique. You'll need US # 9 and # 10.5 circular needles. 

Call to sign up
  (916) 714-7719

All the way from England!

Louisa Harding Book Plates

We are so excited, look what came in the post today all the way from Yorkshire, England....

hand signed book plates from Louisa Harding herself for our 

Louisa Harding Event this Friday night!

Thanks to Interweave Books, we have three

 Louisa Harding books (Knitting in the Details, Natural Knits for Babies and Moms, and Knitting Little Luxuries) for our Raffle Drawing that night which will now come with a Louisa Harding signed book plate. Raffle tickets are only a $1.00 each. All proceeds will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support on Louisa's Just Giving site. 

We have a limited number of Louisa's autographed book plates for her books at our event. We will also be able to offer mail order for Louisa's books we carry and include a signed book plate by Louisa until we run out. Please give us a call for mail order 

(916) 714-7719.

Knitique owner, Danielle says:

"These are a real treasure for Louisa's American fans because Louisa does not make many public appearances or book signings here in the USA due to her design schedule and being a young "mum". 

Thank you, Louisa!

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.