December 19, 2006 The Needle Emporium
Needle News
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Aran
alexi

We are seeing more and more patterns available with lots of cables.

Here is another great pattern from Berroco-
Alexi. Knit a jacket, scarf or throw in this great pattern.

Pure Merino is a cabled, multi-plied gourmet basic yarn that is spun from 100% extra fine merino. In a palette of 40 shades this washable wool is perfect for all members of the family including babies.

Pure Merino Heathers is part of the Berroco spring collection. Our shipment of the yarn will be arriving in the store any day. The shade cards for these colours won't be on the Berroco site until the end of January.

Shade card for solid colours...

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A hint for viewing shadecards on our website. Click once on the shadecard and they will enlarge for easier viewing.


New magazine from Rowan
tapestry book

A beautiful blend of 70% wool and 30% soybean, Tapestry is a warm soft yarn that has excellent wearability and a soft gentle drape. This self striping yarn is easy to care for and knits to a standard DK tension.

Dramatically photogrpahed on Howden Moor and in the village of Holme, near to Holmfirth. The Tapestry Collection is inspired by the wildness of the moors and the colours found in dry stone walls and houses of this beautiful part of West Yorkshire.

Each of the easy to wear designs is photographed in one of the eight colours available and the designs reflect fashionable shapes that not only look great but are easy to knit.

You won't find this magazine on our website yet. Rowan sent 20 copies for all of Canada and I was lucky enough to get one. The distributor is hoping to have more copies by the end of the year.


Afghans
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Many people are asking for knit afghan patterns. Leisure Arts book 932 is one of our favourites. You are given the pattern for 60 different squares and choose 24 for your afghan.

Nashua's new yarn, Creative Focus Superwash Worsted is the perfect yarn for these afghans. It knits to a true worsted weight (18-20 stitches = 4") and is available in 39 colours.


New books in the store


KNITTING BEYOND THE EDGE: Cuffs and Collars, Necklines, Hems, Closures — The Essential Collection of Decorative Finishes
She’s already knitted On and Over the edge—and now Nicky Epstein is going even beyond that! In this third entry in her bestselling series, Epstein shares more than 150 one-of-a-kind adornments for cuffs, collars, angles, corners, and necklines—embellishments for any type of garment edging. With her signature inventiveness, Nicky provides an abundance of ideas and takes stitchers one step further: Whereas the first two books used swatches to illustrate the edgings, these beautiful and elaborate finishings are incorporated right into the actual garment’s design, so it’s easy to see just how they’ll look. They range in difficulty level; some are simple but elegant, others complex and truly extraordinary. There’s a bell-sleeve jacket with a Celtic knot closure; a stylish cable-hooded wrap that’s textured with unusual patterns and bobbles; and a Fair Isle coat in eight different colors of yarn and with an unusual hem treatment and twisted cord embellishment. All are accompanied by detailed instructions and crisp color photography.

Beads, Buttons and Lace
A collection of twenty romantic designs by established knitwear designer, Jennie Atkinson.
Her new book features accessories, bags and slippers adorned with buttons and beads for added glamour, as well as deliciously lacy dresses. Special instructions for fancy edgings and alternatives are also included.

Rowan Felted Collection
Using some of your favourite yarns from Rowan, the Felted Collection contains Seventeen accessory designs, all of which are felted. Ranging from bracelets to cushions, bags to slippers, this brochure features many projects that are suitable for the novice knitter, and includes full clear instructions on how to felt.

The Pure Wool collection
The Pure Wool collection from Rowan features a classic collection of timeless, easy to wear designs ranging from elegant cardigans to cosy hats and scarves.
Photographed in the quaint garden of Millstream cottage in Kent, the brochure has a traditional feel with a contemporary twist.

Rowan Studio - Issue 1
Rowan Studio - Issue 1 features six up to the minute designs, inspired by the grey seen on the catwalks lately.
Designs include Anna, a beautiful Kidsilk Spray wrapover dress and Harvey, an asymetrical jacket in Scottish Tweed Aran. Also featured are a funky ribbed boob tube, a Kidsilk Haze sweater dress and an elegant cape style jacket in Kid Classic.

KNITTING COLOR: Design Inspiration from Around the World
Discover a brilliant new world of color through the eyes of one of the world’s most creative knitwear designers! Brandon Mably of the Kaffe Fassett Studio draws to show you a new way of seeing color. In this one of a kind collection,Mably shared the highlights of his renowned “color design” workshop, outlining his techniques as an innovative colorist. He then presents 20 striking, easy to make patterns that evoke the dazzling natural beauty and exotic locales he has visited. Mably describes his travels in rich detail and explains the color inspiration for each garment. Illuminated by a vibrant spectrum, Knitting Color will help you recreate the color patterns of the places and things that inspire you the most!

VOGUE KNITTING STITCHIONARY VOLUME THREE: Color Knitting: The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary from the Editors of Vogue Knitting Magazine

Lana Grossa MEILENWEIT Pattern Booklet
Great book of sock patterns for self-striping yarns.


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