New Yarn In!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Contact us at 01698 424025 or e-mail us at getitATstitchingtimeDOTcoDOTuk and don't forget to quote the the reference

Blogland Special 1

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

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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