Stitch 'N Pitch 2009
Toronto Stitch n’ Pitch 2009!
Tuesday, August 25 at 7:07 p.m.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays
This is a totally fun evening out, even if you aren't a baseball fan. There is a whole section devoted to all us knitters/crocheters/stitchers of any sort, so you are surrounded by like-minded fibre fanatics, the aroma of hotdogs and popcorn, and the fun of an evening watching the Jays!
And to top it all off, they throw in a goodie bag of patterns and balls of yarn to play with...
What could be better?
Here are some links so you can see for yourself, and find out a little more information:
The official Stitch 'N Pitch Site.
Blue Jays page on Stitch 'N Pitch 2009.
Either go online and purchase your specially priced tickets using this promo code: GP-SNP09, or call Spun as we were able to order the tickets directly last year, and I am hoping we can do the same this year!
Either way, they are only 20 dollars a piece, and you are guaranteed a great night!
New Yarns for Summer (well... mostly!)
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We've got hand-dyed silk from Sweaterkits called Wild Silk ... and the colours are most certainly wild !! |
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Malabrigo sock yarn in three yummy colourways. For those of you who aren't yet sock-addicted, I'm thinking shawls and scarved with this yarn ... |
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The Malabrigo Chunky has finally arrived - yes, I know, the weather is looking warmer and I go and bring in a gorgeous, hand-dyed, incredible soft merino that is so thick and luscious you'll be tempted to find the coolest spot in the house just so you can knit with it !! But you won't be complaining when you run your fingers through a skein of this stuff!! It is definitely worthy of the Malabrigo name!! |
And I've been meeting with my wonderful yarn representatives... let me tell you, the fall yarns are going to be spectacular!! Keep checking back, because I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to have a giant summer sale just to make room for all the yarn I've ordered!!!
Milk Sale !!!
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All Rosarios Milk Yarn is on Sale! Don't ask me how they do it, but yes, this yarn is actually made from milk protein! Whenever I mention it I get weird stares and disbelieving comments, but I swear it's the truth!! You have to it to believe it, but this yarn is super soft! The 100% Milk Yarn is called Sole Latte, and it comes in 100g balls. I have a scarf made from one ball on display so you can see just how far one ball will go. It has the general feel of a high quality cotton, but the drape is even more lovely... The other milk yarn is called Silk 4 Milk, and is made of Milk, Silk and Cashmere. This one is just pure decadence, no two ways about it. It comes in 50g balls, and I have a baby hat made with one ball using a Sublime pattern, so you can see how it knits up. It is sooooooo soft!!! They are both on sale, and I urge you to come on by and get at least one of your servings of dairy today !!! |
Plus we have many other yarns on sale
- 35-50% off discontinued lines -
so shop early since selection is limited.
Kapok
What the heck is Kapok ?
For those of you who may remember the first life jackets, Kapok (pronounced kay-pock) is the hollow fibre of a plant grown on the equator that was used to fill life jackets. Thanks to Sublime, they have also found an ingenious use for this versatile fibre by combining it with cotton... baby yarn!
Kapok has thermoregulating properties. What does this mean? It will keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter... Brilliant!
and being Sublime, you knew there was going to be an adorable pattern book to go with it !!!
STUFF YOU KNOW YOU WANT.....
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Circular Knitting Needle holders hand made by one of Spun's talented customers ! Keep your needle cables from coiling up, and find the size you need quickly! |
Gift Certificates are always available ! |
Amaizing Corn Yarn from Southwest Trading Company! Machine wash and dryable, made from 100% corn fibre, this yarn is perfect for children's garments, or anything you want to be easy care! |
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Rowan Siena A beautiful 4 ply cotton with a gorgeous sheen and smooth texture. The new book Romance by Rowan is full of beautiful sweaters.... |
Crochet one of our Little Beaver Hats for a "little one" in your life! Kits available in-store !! |
The Schacht Ladybug !! Whether you're a seasoned expert or just getting started, Spun is your source for spinning supplies. |
What's new:
Tofutsies Power Stripes Collection !!
The official sock yarn of this year's Sock Wars, Tofutsies is a blend of superwash wool, cotton and chitin (an antibacterial fibre made from shrimp and crab shells). There are loads of patterns available through Southwest Trading Company for socks and other garments made with Tofutsies, so come and check out the new colourways for Spring !!
Noro Mini Knit 2 by Jenny Watson
A fabulous sequel to the first Mini Knits, Mini Knits 2 expands on the small project genre by featuring children and baby garments and accessories, all featuring Noro yarns and using small amounts. Perfect for a weekend trip to the cottage !!!
Ruca by Araucania
A brand new yarn made out of.... sugar cane !!! Is is super soft and super sweet (sorry, couldn't help myself!!), and the colours are very pretty! I think it would be perfect for a shawl... but come and see and let me know what you think !
Sublime Pattern Books
New books for most of their yarns have arrived at Spun !! The fourth book in their popular baby series, the first cotton kapok dk book for babies, the second book of cashmere merino silk for grownups, the second merino dk book for grownups, the second organic cotton dk book, and the second soya cotton book. Phew... !!
Tattoo Kimono Shrug
Our very own Tattoo Kimono Shrug is available as a kit in the store, or get just the pattern as a pdf download on our Ravelry site - Tattoo Kimono Shrug.
Come on into the store and try on this sweater - we promise you won't want to take it off! It flatters every body type with its shaping, and it keeps you warm without being too bulky. The perfect sweater!!
Bonus - this pattern is so popular that we want to wear it all year and soon we will have a summer-weight version available with 3 new "tattoo" designs.
Tofutsies Power Stripes Collection !!
The official sock yarn of this year's Sock Wars, Tofutsies is a blend of superwash wool, cotton and chitin (an antibacterial fibre made from shrimp and crab shells). There are loads of patterns available through Southwest Trading Company for socks and other garments made with Tofutsies, so come and check out the new colourways for Spring !!
Noro Mini Knit 2 by Jenny Watson
A fabulous sequel to the first Mini Knits, Mini Knits 2 expands on the small project genre by featuring children and baby garments and accessories, all featuring Noro yarns and using small amounts. Perfect for a weekend trip to the cottage !!!
Ruca by Araucania
A brand new yarn made out of.... sugar cane !!! Is is super soft and super sweet (sorry, couldn't help myself!!), and the colours are very pretty! I think it would be perfect for a shawl... but come and see and let me know what you think !Sublime Pattern Books
New books for most of their yarns have arrived at Spun !! The fourth book in their popular baby series, the first cotton kapok dk book for babies, the second book of cashmere merino silk for grownups, the second merino dk book for grownups, the second organic cotton dk book, and the second soya cotton book. Phew... !!
Tattoo Kimono Shrug
Our very own Tattoo Kimono Shrug is available as a kit in the store, or get just the pattern as a pdf download on our Ravelry site - Tattoo Kimono Shrug.
Come on into the store and try on this sweater - we promise you won't want to take it off! It flatters every body type with its shaping, and it keeps you warm without being too bulky. The perfect sweater!!
Bonus - this pattern is so popular that we want to wear it all year and soon we will have a summer-weight version available with 3 new "tattoo" designs.
The Latest Issues of Interweave Magazines are here...
Come and see us for your copies of Interweave Knits, Interweave Crochet, Spin-Off and Knitscene beofer they're sold out.
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Come in and check out our Bargain Bin
for discontinued or end-of-lot yarn and stock up.
• Did you know we're on Ravelry? Check us out and make us your friend - our user name is Spun (of course!!).
• Read our latest newsletter! Spring 2009 newsletter(PDF)
• Watch the Spun Fibre Arts TV interview!
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Store Hours:
| Mon | closed |
| Tues - Thurs | 10 am - 5 pm |
| Fri | 10 am - 8 pm |
| Sat | 10 am - 4 pm |
| Sun | closed |
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