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NEW New Yarn

2009-04-20T23:08:00.002+01:00

Wait 'til you see this lot ...

... first a bit about the yarn ...

... now here are the yarns ...

Hyacinth

Gothic Beetlejuice

Morning Sky

Tropical Fruit

Top - Tropical Sunset (Long) Bottom - Tropical Sunset (Short)

Heather

Honestly, these are gorgeous. Plus, they are hand-painted here in Lanarkshire.

New Yarns

2009-04-10T09:54:00.003+01:00

Hi folks.

If you think working in a wool shop is all sitting knitting all day, think again. You spend more time drooling over new yarns and wondering what to knit with them!!!!

Here are a couple just in ...

New from King Cole. A beautiful Baby Alpaca.

It has 100m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 4mm with a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm.

It is 100% baby alpaca and costs £4.99 a ball.

Next is Duo Plus from Adriafil.

It has 120m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 4.5mm with a tension of 19 stitches and 26 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 52% wool and 48% cotton and is handwash. It costs £3.75 a ball.

In as well are new colours of Adriafil Knit-Col. This yarn is proving really popular and no wonder. Have you tried it yet?

Newsletter March 2009

2009-03-02T12:39:00.000Z

Yarn Update

2009-03-01T23:43:00.003Z

Hi ... thought you'd like to see these ...

... new colours in King Cole Mirage just arrived. Check out the one on the right. Remind you of anything?

This is a new addition to the Stylecraft Life Range - Baby Life. Lovely yarn, lovely colours.

New colours of Adriafil Knitcol coming this month - the full range will then be in stock. Drool, drool!

Newsletter February 2009

2009-02-15T14:19:00.003Z

Hi folks!

I'm sorry I haven't been on for a while, however the newsletter will explain.

Please bear with me while I find my legs again but I promise it won't be too long - I am still being nagged, even if it is from further afield!

New Yarns from Adriafil

2008-11-27T10:03:00.004Z

Here are some bigger pictures of the yarns shown in the newsletter below.

First of all we have Globe.

Globe has 87m in a 50g ball and costs £3.20. The recommended needle size is 4.5mm - 5.5mm.

It is a mixture of 80% wool and 2% nylon and machine washable .

Mmm ... how lovely for a pair of multi-coloured Aran socks!

Next is Rap, a lovely multi-coloured yarn , but with a more tweedy effect.

Rap has 125m in a 50g ball and costs £3.45. The recommended needle size is 4.5mm but we think it is more of a double knitting yarn.

It is 100% merino wool and is machine washable.

Lovely for garments as well as accessories.

The third (and fourth, I suppose) is Mirage. We have solid colours and prints to match the solids. For now, we are stocking baby colours but there are loads of colours in the ranges.

Both have 125m in a 50g ball, with the solids costing £2.40 a ball and the prints £2.65. The recommended needle size is 4.5mm with a tension of 19 stitches and 27 rows to 10cm. Again we think it is a double knitting yarn.

It is a mixture of 50% wool and 50% acrylic and is machine washable.

Lovely for baby garments and not a bad price, considering the wool content!

Finally, we just had to get a couple of new colours in the Knitcol.

Have you tried this yet? Customers who have bought it once have always come back for more!

Nan is supposed to be finishing some UFO's over Christmas but there may be a change of plans!!

We are awaiting a Rico delivery and as soon as that comes we will post details.

Newsletter November 2008

2008-11-27T09:57:00.004Z

Well, we are a bit behind just now, but here is the November newsletter. Better late than never?

It's Arrived!!!

2008-09-04T13:10:00.003+01:00

We have been waiting for a box from Italy for nigh on two months and it has finally arrived! Yippee!!

Why were we happy to see it? Well, two reasons ....

.... first reason ....

.... this is Adriafil Knitcol. A gloriously multi-coloured wool yarn.

It has 125m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 4.5mm with a tension of 16 stitches and 22 rows to 10cm.

It is 100% wool and machine-washable.

It costs £3.55 for 50g.

The second reason is ....

.... and this is Adriafil Yuppy. A lovely muted colours range of sock yarn.

It has 225m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 2.5mm with a tension of 29 stitches and 43 rows to 10cm.

It is a mix of 70% wool and 30% acrylic and is machine-washable.

It costs £3.50 for 50g.

As usual, if you are interested in buying any of these, please contact us.

September Newsletter

2008-09-01T13:19:00.004+01:00

Here is this month's newsletter for your perusal ... BTW, it should of course read September not April(oops, nobody's perfect) ...

... and here are the Rico sock yarns ...

2008-08-22T10:14:00.002+01:00

As well as the Rico baby yarns, we have chosen some smashing sock yarns.

First off ....

... this is the Rico Superba Cotton Stretch Print.

Costing £4.99, it has 400m in a 100g ball.

The recommended needle size is 2.5mm - 3mm with a tension of 30 stitches and 40 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 41% cotton and 39% wool and is machine-washable.

Then there is ....

... and look at those colours. Magnificent!!!

This one is Superba Santa Fe.

Costing £4.95, it has 420m in a 100g ball.

The recommended needle size is 2mm - 3mm with a tension of 30 stitches and 42 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 75% wool and 25% polyamide and is machine-washable.

Finally, we have ....

.... Superba Druck and Superba Print. Again, cracking colours! (Nan especially likes the one on the left because it reminds her of Licquorice Allsorts!!!)

Costing £3.99, they have 420m in a 100g ball.

The recommended needle size is 2mm - 3mm with a tension of 30 stitches and 42 rows to 10cm.

They are a mixture of 75% wool and 25% polyamide and are machine-washable.

As usual, if you are interested in purchasing any of these beauties, please contact us.

New Yarns from Rico

2008-08-21T10:44:00.004+01:00

Hello everyone!

I would like to show you some yarns that have just arrived from Rico in Germany. Rico is more well known in Britain for embroidery goods but in Europe they are massive in embroidery and knitting yarn.

To whet your whistle we have chosen just a few yarns but we think we have chosen well.

This is the Rico Baby Classic and it is yummy soft.

It has 165m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 3.5mm - 4mm with a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 50% acrylic and 50% polyamide.

Baby Classic costs £2.10/50g. The colours in stock are tradtional baby colours: cream, pink and red. Red? Actually we ordered blue. Lost in translation?

Next up is Rico Baby Lolly-pop. Check out this funky baby yarn ....

Lolly-pop has 100m in a 50g skein. The recommended needle size is 4mm with a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 50% viscose and 50% acrylic.

Lolly-pop costs £2.10/50g and in stock we have three colourways: pinky, bluey and multi.

Website

2008-08-20T00:33:00.003+01:00

I suppose you must be wondering why there isn't a Stitching Time website yet.

Well, there is one lurking in the ether - it just isn't populated yet. Every time we go to start working on it in earnest, something happens and that wee (ha-ha)job gets pushed to the side - again!.

However, I am putting it in writing and telling the world that we have extracted the digit.

Today, the technophobes were mucking about with the software.

There you are ... we have begun our uphill struggle. My head is full of meta tags and jpegs and all manner of software jargon and I have come to realise that I can't remember a blessed thing that I was taught on that wee course cough cough years ago. Oops, sorry, months ago.

So, we have been making up wee shops selling things that we have pictures of on my computer like a felted hot water bottle cover that went wrong and my swollen foot (but it is available in three diffent sizes and four different colours).

Oh, what a laugh we had. Not!

So, now we have to get on with it. Feel free to pester us with any amount of abuse if you don't see anything appearing anytime soon. Just remember, we are not fourteen anymore and it might take us that wee bit longer than your average techno-savvy teenager.

What was that? Sorry, the boss was just shouting that he now has RSI and I'll have to make him coffee. Is this a sign of things to come????

August Newsletter - Bag a Bargain

2008-07-31T21:18:00.003+01:00

Hi welcome to Stitching Time's August Newsletter.
With lots of new yarns due in from Adriafil,Rico and Rowan we need to create space to be able to display them, so our monthly special, is super special, with bargains for everyone.
Dont forget on top of this Months Special we still have lots of bargains in the designer room

If anyone is still interested in the crochet workshops with Carol Meldrum, there are 2 places still available.
Also if anyone would like to start their own knitting/craft bee,our craft-room is avaiable to hire at times to suit.You just need 4 to start a group and coffee/tea biscuits are included.

(Some) New Yarns Are Here!

2008-07-24T12:53:00.004+01:00

We have been waiting patiently for our new yarns to arrive and some of them are here!

Nan is already in a quandry over which yarn to get stuck into first and ths is just part of this order!

So what are you going to go for first?

What about ...

It has 133m of 100% extra fine camel hair in a 25g ball. The recommended needle size is 2.5mm - 3mm.

Or what about Sierra Andina?

This has 133m of 100% extra fine alpaca in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 3mm - 3.5mm.

All of these

are available, and we chose the six finest to break you in gently. Three tweedy shades - 092, 093 and 095 - and three solid shades - 22, 30 and 46.

Now, if that isn't enough to get you excited, what about Lana Inca?

It has 100m of a 50% alpaca/50% wool mix in a 50g ball. the recommended needle size is 4.5mm - 5mm.

All of these

are available and we have chosen four super colourways by way of an introduction to the range.
Two mixes - 70 and 73 - and two solids - 76 and 80.

There is more to come, but Nan can't type for touching the wool!!!! So ... she will have a lie down with a cool cloth over her forehead then come back later and publish some more goodies.

Noro Cash Iroha Scarf/Shawl

2008-07-05T11:44:00.003+01:00

The colour in the last two posts wasn't very good because I had to reduce the file sizes so that I could upload them. So ... here is the picture of me posing like a haddie with my Cash Iroha scarf/shawl. (The pattern is 'scarf' but because I used the Cash Iroha it is more of a shawl.) And .. I only used 2 balls!

The Cash Iroha normally retails at £7.95/50g but we are selling it at £4.25.

It is 40% silk, 30% lamb's wool, 20% cashmere and 10% nylon with 113m in a 50g ball.

Crochet Classes with Carol Meldrum

2008-07-05T11:19:00.002+01:00

Edit - please note the dates given are SATURDAYS not Sundays as shown although the dates are correct. Will change poster asap.

Newsletter July 2008

2008-07-05T10:06:00.003+01:00

Rowan Milk Cotton

2008-06-16T10:06:00.003+01:00

We have just received a delivery of the loveliest cotton mix yarn from Rowan.

It has 113m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 3.75mm with a tension of 22 stithes and 30 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 70% cotton and 30% milk protein.

It costs £4.45 a ball.

To accompany the yarn, there is a delightful book of baby/toddler patterns.

It costs £7.50 and, as you can see, there are loads of patterns to get stuck into!

Nan is just about to start knitting the gorgeous wee dress top second left. A photo will be posted when it is finished.

Stylecraft Kon-Tiki

2008-06-11T13:31:00.002+01:00

Stylecraft Kon-Tiki has been a popular yarn in Stitching Time ever since it was introduced. It is lovely knitted up for childen and for adults.

It costs only £1.89 for a 50g ball with 101m. The recommended needle size is 4mm with a tension of 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm.

It has a 50% cotton/50% acrylic mix and is machine washable.

If you aren't faint-hearted, here is Nan wearing a top she knitted with this yarn.

The pattern was in the 'People's Friend' last month so it is not commercially available. However, if you ask nicely, she might let you 'borrow' it.

June Special - Rowan Kidsik Haze

2008-06-11T12:18:00.002+01:00

This is a yarn that needs no intoduction.

It has 210m in a 25g ball. The recommended needle size is 3.25mm - 5mm with a tension of 25 - 18 stitches and 34 - 23 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 70% super kid mohair and 30% silk.

It is normally £7.25 a ball but for the month of June it is only £6.25.

Popular for both garments and lacework, now is the time to stock up!

June Special - Stylecraft Apache

2008-06-11T11:55:00.004+01:00

As mentioned in the June newsletter below, here are the colours we have in stock of the Stylecraft Apache.

It has 112m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 4mm with a tension of 20 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm.

It is 100% acrylic.

It is normally £2.35, but for the month of June it is only £1.50.

Noro Cash Iroha

2008-06-11T11:47:00.003+01:00

Another Noro yarn we have for you is the delightful Cash Iroha. This is a Noro yarn which comes in solid colours.

It has 113m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 4.5mm - 5mm.

It is a mixture of 40% silk, 30% lambswool, 20% cashmere and 10% nylon.

The normal retail price is £7.95, but our price is £4.25.

Noro Silk Mountain

2008-06-11T11:38:00.002+01:00

We have got some lovely Japanese Noro Silk Mountain yarn for you - and best of all, it is at a low affordable price!

It has 50m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 5.5mm-6mm.

It is a mixture of 65% wool, 25% silk nd 10% kid mohair.

It normally retails at £6.95, but our price is £4.25.

Debbie Bliss Rialto 4-Ply

2008-06-11T11:23:00.002+01:00

In addition to our range of the wonderful Debbie Bliss Rialto(double knitting) we now have Rialto 4-ply.

It has 180m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 3.25mm with a tension of 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm.

It is 100% merino wool but is machine washable.

It costs £3.95 a ball.

Araucania

2008-06-11T10:26:00.003+01:00

We have some new colours in Araucania Ranco - two Solid and one Multi (with one still to come).

They have 344m in 100g hanks. The recommmended needle size is 3.25mm with a tension of 24 stitches to 10cm.

They are 75% wool and 25% polyamide.

They cost £7.95 a hamk.

Little problem ...

2008-06-06T12:08:00.002+01:00

Just want to apologise to anyone trying to reach us by phone ... our phone has met an untimely death! However, a new one has been bought and is currently charging up.

Normal service will be resumed shortly!!

Newsletter June 2008

2008-06-05T11:01:00.002+01:00

New Sock Yarn in Stock

2008-05-03T11:24:00.002+01:00

As mentioned in the May newsletter (below), here are the new sock yarns we have in stock.

First - Lang Jawoll Cotton

It has 190m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 2.5 - 3.5mm with a tension of 28 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 49% new wool, 35% cotton and 16% nylon. It comes with a 5g spool of reinforcement yarn. And ... it is machine-washable!

There is a choice of stripey, fair-isle and random.

It costs £3.35 a ball.

Secondly - Lang Jawoll Color

It has 210m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 2.5 - 3.5mm with a tension of 30 stitches and 41 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 75% new wool, 18% nylon and 7% acrylic. It comes with a 5g spool of reinforcement yarn. And ... it is machine-washable!

There is a choice of stripey and fair-isle.

It costs £3.35 a ball.

Thirdly - Lang Super Soxx

It has 380m in a 100g ball. The recommended needle size is 2.5 - 3.5mm with a tension of 28 stitches and 38 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 49% new wool, 35% cotton and 16% nylon. And ... it is machine-washable!

It is a stipey one!

It costs £4.95 a ball.

May Special - Stylecraft Sirocco

2008-05-02T17:18:00.002+01:00

As mentioned in the May newsletter (below), these are the colours we have in stock of the Stylecraft Sirocco.

It has 90m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 4mm with a tension of 20 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 80% cotton and 20% linen.

It is normally £2.55 a ball but for the month of May it is only £1.95 a ball.

In addition, there is another 10% off if you buy a full bag. (Although we normally give you 10% off if you buy a full bag, the discount does not usually apply to discounted yarns or specials.)

How good are we to you on our birthday?

May Special - Patons Festival

2008-05-02T17:13:00.003+01:00

As mentioned in the May newsletter (below), these are the colours we have in stock of the Patons Festival.

It has 80m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 6mm with a tension of 13 stitches and 19 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 84% nylon and 16% polyester.

It is normally £3.50 a ball but for the month of May it is only £2.90 a ball.

In addition, there is another 10% off if you buy a full bag. (Although we normally give you 10% off if you buy a full bag, the discount does not usually apply to discounted yarns or specials.)

How good are we to you on our birthday?

May Special - Patons Flower Garden

2008-05-02T17:09:00.002+01:00

As mentioned in the May newsletter (below), these are the colours we have in stock of the Patons Flower Garden.

It has 60m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 5.5mm with a tension of 15 stitches and 22 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 50% cotton, 30% acrylic and 20% polyester.

It is normally £3.25 a ball but for the month of May it is only £2.65 a ball.

In addition, there is another 10% off if you buy a full bag. (Although we normally give you 10% off if you buy a full bag, the discount does not usually apply to discounted yarns or specials.)

How good are we to you on our birthday?

May Special - Rowan Natural Silk Aran

2008-05-02T17:01:00.002+01:00

As mentioned in the May newsletter (below), these are the colours we have in stock of the Rowan Natural Silk Aran.

It has 65m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 4.5mm with a tension of 19 stitches and 25 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 73% viscose, 15% silk and 12% linen.

It is normally £4.65 a ball but for the month of May it is only £4.05 a ball.

In addition, there is another 10% off if you buy a full bag. (Although we normally give you 10% off if you buy a full bag, the discount does not usually apply to discounted yarns or specials.)

How good are we to you on our birthday?

May Special - Rowan Luxury Cotton DK

2008-05-02T16:40:00.003+01:00

As mentioned in the May newsletter (below), these are the colours we have in stock of the Rowan Luxury Cotton DK.

It has 95m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 4mm with a tension of 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 50% cotton, 45% viscose and 5% silk.

It is normally £3.50 a ball but for the month of May it is only £2.90 a ball.

In addition, there is another 10% off if you buy a full bag. (Although we normally give you 10% off if you buy a full bag, the discount does not usually apply to discounted yarns or specials.)

How good are we to you on our birthday?

May Special - DB Baby Cashmerino

2008-05-02T15:17:00.003+01:00

As mentioned in the May newsletter (below), these are the colours we have in stock of the Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino.

It has 125m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 3.25mm with a tension of 25 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 55% Merino wool, 33% microfibre and 12% cashmere.

It is normally £4.25 a ball but for the month of May it is only £3.65 a ball.

In addition, there is another 10% off if you buy a full bag. (Although we normally give you 10% off if you buy a full bag, the discount does not usually apply to discounted yarns or specials.)

How good are we to you on our birthday?

Newsletter May 2008

2008-05-02T12:36:00.001+01:00

Needles

2008-04-23T15:17:00.006+01:00

In case you were wondering ...

we do carry a good range of needles - metal, plastic, bamboo. Dpns, circular, straight. And in all different lengths and sizes.

We have just had a delivery today of sock needles and circulars from Lang. Although they are in Lang packaging, they are actually manufactured by Addi and have the Addi markings on them. Funnily enough though, they are cheaper than Addis. lol

So if you fancy Addi turbos but think they are expensive, we have them, only cheaper.

New Yarn in Stock

2008-04-23T12:36:00.003+01:00

If you like this ...

you'll love this ...

As you can see, it is multi-coloured like the Mille Colori but Delta is a cotton mix.

It has 123m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 3.25mm - 4mm with a tension of 22 stitches and 33 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 50% cotton and 50% acrylic-microfibre.

It is £2.60 a ball.

Nan has her eye on it but has been warned not to start anything else until she has finished some, yes, some of her UFOs. (At least, it's not all of them. lol)

Stitching Time Special!!

2008-04-19T11:49:00.004+01:00

Here is something you won't want to miss ....

And here is a little something knitted with just one ball ....

The yarn is Laines du Nord Royal Cashmere. The normal retail price is £9.95 but we are letting you have it for the incredible giveaway price of only £5.00.

It has 75m in a 25g ball. The recommended needle size is 6 - 6.5mm with a tension of 14 stitches and 20 rows to 10cm.

It is 100% cashmere.

We have the four colours above - pink, cream, navy and blue.

Let me say again ... the normal retail price is £9.95 a ball but our price is £5.00.

So, now you can knit that cashmere sweater without breaking the bank.

ps Cashmere Christmas gifts? A wee scarf, gloves, beanie ... go on, spoil them. Or just spoil yourself.

New Yarn in Stock

2008-04-17T14:17:00.002+01:00

Get those dp's a rattlin' ... we've just got some new sock yarn in.
It's Lang Jawoll Silk and Nan wants her hands on it NOW!

With 100g and 420m there is enough for a lovely pair of socks. ... and it is self-striping. The recommended needle size is 2.5mm-3.5mm with tension of 30 stitches and 41 rows to 10cm.

It is 55% new wool, 25% nylon and 20% silk. (There is a 10m spool of reinforcement yarn included inside the ball too!)

And what is the cost for this scrumptious yarn? £7.65

Reduced Yarn

2008-04-16T10:29:00.003+01:00

Rowan Glimmer Print is a stunning chunky cotton mix yarn with gold markings - ideal for summer. Quick to knit up and flattering to wear.

It has 40m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 8mm with a tension of 12 stitches and 15 rows to 10cm.

The content is 50% cotton/50% acrylic.

It was previously £5.25 but now it is reduced to £4.00 a ball.

In stock we have 16 balls of the lemon, 9 balls of white, 20 balls of the orange and 18 black.

In addition we have reduced the price of the Rowan 'A Midas Touch' book which features 13 designs in Glimmer Print. The designs include bags, belts, tops and shrugs (including the one above).

The normal price of the book was £5.95 but now it is only £3.00.

Get ready for your summer holidays with this stunner and be the belle of the beach!

Please contact us to order - by phone or e-mail. The e-mail address is above - just change 'AT' to @.

Reduced Yarn

2008-04-07T12:43:00.003+01:00

Rowan Soft Lux is a beautiful Aran weght yarn with a glimmery thread running through it - more subtle than dazzling!

It has 125m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 4.5mm with a tension of 19 stitches and 25 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 64% extra fine merino wool, 10% angora, 24% nylon and 2% metallic fibre.

It was previously £5.25 but now it is reduced to £4.25 a ball.

In stock we have 7 balls of the blue, 8 balls of the camel, 13 balls of the purple and 14 balls of the pink.

In addition, we have reduced the price of the Rowan Classic Woman Book 7 which features 18 designs in Soft Lux. The designs range from corsages to shawls, slipovers to cardigans. A slipover can be done with only four balls!

The normal price of the book was £6.95 but now it is only £3.50.

Get it quickly before Nan has it away for her stash - you know how she likes her slipovers - and there is enough for one in each colour for her!!

Debbie Bliss Cotton Angora

2008-04-05T10:17:00.004+01:00

We have four Debbie Bliss yarns reduced at the moment and here are two of them: Cotton Angora and Cotton Double Knitting. Being Debbie Bliss yarns you will know all about their excellent quality.

The Cotton Angora has 90m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 5mm with a tension of 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm.

It is a mixture of 80% cotton and 20% Angora.

It was previously £3.95 but now it is only £2.50 per ball. A full bag of 10 balls will cost you only £17.50!!!

In stock, we have 4 full bags and 4 balls of the pink and 4 balls of the turquoise.

The Cotton Double Knitting has 84m in a 50g ball. The recommended needle size is 4mm with a tension of 20 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm.

It is 100% cotton.

It was previously £2.50 but now it is only £2.00 per ball. A full bag of 10 balls will cost you only £15.00!!!

In stock, we have 1 full bag and 4 balls of the blue.

These are going quickly, as you can imagine, so contact us as soon as possible.

Reduced Yarn

2008-04-04T16:12:00.002+01:00

This is an unusual yarn called Gold and it is from Adriafil and strangely enough it comes in silver! It is most effective as a trim - I have used it as a trim on gloves.

Here is a picture of both colours -

It comes in a 25g ball with 25m. There is no recommended needle size.

It was £5.50 a ball but now it is £4.00.

We have 11 balls of gold left in stock and 1 ball of silver.

Reduced Yarn

2008-04-04T15:31:00.002+01:00

This yarn is Melissa from Filatura di Crossa. It is lovey as a garment or delightful as a trim.

It comes in a 50g ball with a length of 60m. The reommended needle size is 5.5mm - 6.5mm with a tension of 14 stitches and 18 rows to 10cm.

It is 50% polyester, 20% cotton, 20% acrylic and 10% polyamide.

It was previously on sale at £6.25 but now it has ben reduced to £5.00.

We have 8 balls of the blue and 2 balls of the multi left in stock.

Escapade

2008-04-02T14:35:00.003+01:00

So what about cheating with wool then? Check this out ...

The different colours knit different patterns and the same colour will have different effects depending on the pattern and the number of stitches etc.

Escapade is an Elle yarn. It is a double knitting and comes in 100g balls with 300m. Recommended needles are 3.25mm - 4mm with a tension of 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm. It costs £2.99.

The colours are great as you can see and this yarn is becoming more and more popular. As I said in the April newsletter below, it is great for novice knitters who can get a bit of fancy colourwork going with out the worry of tension and not twisting yarn and getting holes. It is also great for experienced knitters who can get the fancy patterning going when they just want to chill and take it easy for a change. Who is going to be checking out the insides to see what you've been up to? (Someone who needs to get a life, that's who!!) Meanwhile you can take all sorts of credit for whatever technique you want to claim. lol

Leola

2008-04-02T14:17:00.003+01:00

I thought I'd let you see the Leola yarn mentioned in the April newsletter below.

It is from a Rowan company called Gedifra and the yarn is Leola. It comes in a 50g ball with 125m. The recommended needle size is 4.5mm - 5mm with a tension of 19 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm. It costs £5.50

I am knitting with the colourway on the left just now and I think it is lovely. It has a real touch of class about it and I think it will drape nicely when it is being worn. I have only the bands and the sleeves to do and it will be ready. (The stitches for the cap sleeves are picked up from the body and knitted down.) I have chosen some shell buttons to go with it.

Here's hoping the summer is going to be good enough to let me wear it!!! I will publish a photo when it is done and you can see what you think.

Newsletter April 2008

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Newsletter March 2008

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New Yarn In!

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Araucania Ranco Multi

This yarn is absolutely gorgeous. And look at the colours. Mmmm. I am in love.

As you can see, I have had to get my mitts on it right away - I am knitting socks and can't wait to finish them. ... and it is knitting up really quickly!

Details

75% wool/ 25% polyamide

376 yd/344m

100g hank

3.25mm

24sts/10cm

£7.95

The pattern book has sock and garment patterns and costs £6.95.

A hank and the book = a fabulous Christmas present for someone. (Possibly yourself???)

Go on ... you know you want to!

As usual, contact me by phone or by email (getit(AT)stitchingtime.co.uk)

Must go - my socks are calling. They need me to turn the heel.

Stitching Groups Starting January

2007-11-27T21:42:00.000Z

I'm not keeping up with this very well - must do better.

We have some stitching groups starting in January - the tables and chairs finally arrived, albeit about two months after they were ordered and not within the 5 - 8 working days.

So the groups are as follows-

Mondays 7 - 9pm Soap n Stitch
Enjoy the joint escapism of soaps amd stitching with other like-minded devotees. Ah ... the joy of no nagging and the understanding of others. Know what I mean?

Wednesdays 10am - noon Chat n Stitch
Forget the housework and the shopping - get stitching. Relax with a cuppa and a biscuit (or two). Catch up on the goss. Knitting, sewing or crochet - take your pick!

Wednesdays 7 - 9pm Chat n Stitch
Had a rotten day? Unwind with your stitching. Leave it all at the doorstep amd enjoy some 'me' time with other 'mes'. It won't seem so bad when you leave.

Thursdays 10am - noon Chat n Stitch
Forget the housework and the shopping - get stitching. Relax with a cuppa and a biscuit (or two). Catch up on the goss. Knitting, sewing or crochet - take your pick!

Thursdays 7 - 9pm Sock n Stitch
Enjoy a 'socksy' evening with other sockees. 2, 4, 5 or circular needle, top down, toe-up, self patterning or self-coloured, plain or patterned - the choice is yours.

Groups begin week commencing 7 January 2008. A 12 week block is £25 and includes tea/coffee and biscuits.
Numbers are limited to 12 per group so book early to avoid disappointment.

Going to take some photos tomorrow. Got some fabulous new yarn in - can't wait to get started on it. (What do you mean there won't be any left for selling?)

Catch ya later.

Tuesday 23 October 2007

2007-10-23T09:23:00.000+01:00

It has been a long time since I updated the blog and since we have been advertising it all over the place I thought I'd better get the finger out!!!

So a quickie for now (so I can get over the shock of not remembering the log-in and password!!).

These are this month's specials:

Wendy Chic £3.00/50g - not bad for a yarn with rrp £4.25 and our usual selling price £3.95. Great for scarves, trims and special garments.

Patons Studio Mohair £3.00/50g. Lovely, lovely double knitting weight mohair. Doesn't get up yer nose like mohair usually does and loads of great patterns. Smashing colours too!

We also have 20% off all knitting/crochet kits. Buy one, make it up for yourself or give as a gift. Or .. buy one, and give as a gift and let them make it up. Kits are for: socks, scarves, stoles, hats, bags, corsages, cushions ... The kits are pretty well priced anyway, so buying a kit with 20% off is a pretty good bargain - and remember it's coming up to that time again.

Coming soon is a selection of Regia Kaffe Fassett sock wool, Lang Millefiori, new colours in Tonga Lame, new silk threads from DMC and I'd better not say any more or I will be in big trouble from someone who doesn't know I've ordered loads of stuff!

Will get some more foties taken and be back on to post tomorrow.

Newsletter August 2007

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These are the two yarns we have on special in the shop this month.

RYC Soft Lux

Normally £5.25/50g but this month only £4.25

64% extra fine merino wool

10% angora

24% nylon

2% metallic fibre

125m/137yds

4.5mm 19sts 25 rows to 10cm/4ins

Lovely and soft with a wee bit sparkle for that little something extra

Patons Zhivago

Normally £3.45/50g but this month only £2.75

50% Tencel

50% acrylic

85m

4mm 20sts 28 rows to 10cm

A silky soft but hardwearing yarn.

Get ready for Autumn. Go on ... you know you want to!

Coming this month:

Gedifra Lordana Boucle

Gedifra Seymor Double

and one or two surprises from Lang and Noro.

Can't give too much away - it's nice to have some surprises in life!

Shop Newsletter July 2007

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We have a newsletter every month but we haven't figured out how to get it on here yet! However, if you contact us on getitATstitchingtime.co.uk we can forward it to you.

Mentioned in the newsletter are this month's specials - 20% off all cross-stitch/embroidery charts and books as well as Rowan Pure Wool reduced from £3.25 to £2.75.

Every month the shop has at least two items on special so it is worth a look!

Thanks for visiting the blog!

Regia Knitted Up

2007-07-03T23:51:00.000+01:00

Just in case you are wondering how the Regia (Blogland Special 1) looks when it is knitted up, the above is a trainer sock knitted in the colourway offered.It is quite effective!

If you fancy the pattern, you can have a free copy if you remember to ask for it when you order the wool (sorry, yarn).

If you have already bought some and you want the pattern now, please contact us to get a copy.

Blogland Special 3

2007-06-29T14:29:00.000+01:00

The sun is shining through the window and I thought how nice it is in the summer to wear cotton. So .. in the spirit of the season, here is a wee Blogland Special. Well, two actually!

Debbie Bliss Cotton Angora. These colours only (while stocks last).
50g
90m
80% cotton
20% Angora
5mm 18 sts x 24 rows
Normal price £3.95, Shop price £2.50.
Blogland Price £2.00
Quote reference Blog 3

Debbie Bliss Cotton Double Knitting. This colour only (while stocks last).
50g
84m
100% cotton
4mm 20sts x 28 rows
Normal price £2.50. Shop price £2.00.
Blogland Price £1.50
Quote reference Blog 3

You can contact us on 01698 424025 or e-mail us at getitATstitchingtimeDOTcoDOTuk.

And ... don't forget to check out the earlier specials too because they are ongoing until we run out of stock!

Blogland Special 2

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I know it is early summer (shows how much I know) but you could do yourself a favour by getting some Christmas presents ready just now or even treat yourself. How? Use some of this gorgeous Gedifra Inizio yarn and knit some scarves. See how it changes as you work through the ball. It is lovely and soft and toooo cosy for words. There are seven delicious colourways to chose from and all at a super low price on a Blogland Special.

Gedifra Inizio - all colourways (while stocks last)
50g
85m
60% Ployester 40% Polyamide
Normal Price £4.95
Blogland Price £3.50
Quote reference Blog 2

To help when ordering - the colours are numbered as follows: top - no 1, middle row from left to right - nos 2, 3 and 4, and bottom row from left to right - nos 5, 6 and 7.

Blogland Special 1

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Regia 6-ply - this colourway only, while stocks last
50g
125m
75% wool, 25% polyamide
22 stitches x 30 rows x 10cm 3.5mm needles
Normal price £3.75
Blogland Price £2.25
Quote reference: Blog1

Introduction

2007-04-22T08:31:00.000+01:00

Hi!

Welcome to the Stitching Time blog.

Stitching Time is Lanarkshire's premier embroidery and knitting stockist. It is situated in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire and boasts an impressive range of yarns, threads, knitting and embroidery notions, haberdashery, books and fabrics amongst other things.

Since it's establishment in May 2002, Stitching Time has grown and grown in popularity and size because of, we think, the friendly, knowledgeable and helpful welcome to all our visitors and our dedication to making sure your Stitching Time experience is an extension of, and, as fulfilling as, your own personal stitching time. We guarantee that if we don't have what you are looking for, we will do our utmost to get it for you and, supplier delivery times allowing, as soon as possible.

The Stitching Time blog is here to keep you up-to-date with what is happening in the shop and will continue after the website is populated, published and live.

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