JUST IN FOR SUMMER 2008
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WHAT'S NEW AT MONARCH KNITTING & QUILTS
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| Hello knitters!! Time flies when you’re getting new yarns in at every turn! We are so happy with the continuing influx of inspiring, beautiful yarns and fibers! We are noticing a definite trend toward more earth-friendly yarns -- reaching all the way to the crop and animal producing levels. This is wonderful! And it’s about time, if you ask us! No matter which yarn you choose, we hope your knitting pleasure is enhanced by your choice. And we hope you remember to call us toll free (1-888-575-YARN) if you have a knitting question! |
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COMING SOON
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We have exciting news for Kaffe Fassett admirers. There are 2 new and distinctively different yarns
coming directly from the eye of the master. One is like his current sock yarn, except it’s a bit heavier at a DK weight, and with lots of garment patterns made just for it The other is from Rowan -- a thick, colorful wool made with a special process (in England) so that the colors don’t repeat. You will love this stuff! We’re also getting a few luxury yarns which we just couldn’t pass up. A pure cashmere from Italy and a DK weight silk -- also European -- in scrumptious colors. Both expensive! Both worth it!! Noro has a new Silk Garden Sock yarn -- plus 8 new colors of the already-popular Kureyon sock. Debbie Bliss continues to wow us with patterns and a couple of additions to her lines -- a 4-Ply Baby Cashmerino for her awesome fair-isle kid designs!) and her Irish Tweed now comes in a softer version, thanks to added angora. It’s called Luxury Tweed and that’s certainly what it is! Our favorite pattern booklets right now come from Sublime and so does a new organic wool! Lovely muted tones like “asparagus” and “sailcloth” and of course the jaw-dropping pattern support. From Plymouth Yarns, another awesome Peruvian alpaca (they still offer the finest and cheapest alpaca if you ask us!) - this one a lace weight; plus a darling baby sweater set which includes the buttons; and finally, those wonderous pre-knit swaths which you unravel to create socks! |
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FEATURED YARN FOR SUMMER
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Jamieson
& Smith |
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| We are absolutely thrilled to become one of the few shops in the US carrying the full line of Jamieson & Smith yarns in all three weights! The 2-ply jumper weight of this beautiful yarn comes in scores of colors, many of them lovely heathers, much of the palette in shaded hues. That's just one of the reasons this premier yarn is perfect for fair-isle work. Another is its loftiness, which allows for stranded work which remains light and warm. The lace weight is still a 2-ply, and is so easy to work with. There's nothing like the cobweb weight, 1-ply which has been used for many years to make true heirloom pieces. We're so pleased to be importing this line directly from the Shetland Islands, and will soon be adding full pattern support as well. Just click on the names for more information. |
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NEW HOT SOX CONTEST
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| You could win Six Grand, get your original sock design published, and/or get our heartfelt admiration, by entering this contest! We carry most of the yarns from which you can choose to submit your Hot Sox creation. The folks at Knitter's Magazine are behind it. For contest details & entry forms, go to ThinkOutsideTheSox.com. Also, Monarch will have its own monthly gathering of Hot Sox makers. |
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MONARCH KNITTING SOCK CONTEST
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| We're so excited about 2008 being the year of the sox!! So in addition to the Knitter's Magazine contest, we, too, are holding a sock contest. Grand Prize: $50 Monarch gift certificate Second Prize: a set of Lantern Moon Sox Sticks Third Prize: A ball of Trekking sock yarn in the colorway of your choice Entry Deadline: September 1, 2008 All entries must use yarn purchased from Monarch. Save your labels!. Categories: 1: Original Design 2: Made from a Pattern 3: Made from hand-spun yarn Pairs only, no single socks; each entry in 1 category only; limit 2 pairs per category; amateurs and non-Monarch employees only; please pin socks together with yarn label and a tag clearly stating name and phone #. Winners announced on October 1, 2008 |
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NEW YARNS FOR SUMMER 2008
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From Bristol: Bradford
From J. Galler: Aztec Boucle From Marks & Kattens: Multi-Mohair, Scala From Plymouth: Fantasy Linen, Happy Feet Jeannee Chunky From Rowan: All Seasons Cotton, Purelife Cotton From Sirdar: Just Soya From Sublime: Angora-Merino, Organic Cotton DK From Zitron: Hand Art |
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NEW SPINNING FIBERS
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The famous colorways of the gals at Mountain Colors,
combined with home-grown Montana Targhee fiber -- what could be better? Supremely soft and so easy to spin, this is a dream come true. And at a great price for the quality involved! 4 oz. just $14.00 |
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LAST WINTER'S NEW YARNS
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From Adriafil: Knit Col
From Bristol: Buckingham From Cascade: Cotton Rich DK, Ecological Wool, Venezia From Gjestal: Ullteppegarn From Jarbo: Duo From Judith Mackenzie: Buffalo Gals Green Sheep, Homage to the New World From Lonesome Stone: The Rockies From Noro: Kureyon Sock, Silk Garden Chunky From Plymouth: Heaven Lite From Regia: Pompon From Schaeffer: Andrea From Ukranian Handspun: Silk/Mohair Blend From Universal: Tango |
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SPINNING
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| The brand new Schacht Ladybug Spinning Wheel has arrived. Light weight (12.5 lb) and built-in handles make it easily transportable. Can be used as Scotch Tension or double-drive. It comes with medium and fast whorls, three bobbins, a threading hook and a double drive band. Slow and high whorls are an available extra . Also available is a Lazy Kate that attaches to the front leg. $ 550.00 |
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| A TIP FOR LACE KNITTING |
| The British distinguish between the four types of yarn-overs in lace knitting, but we do not. So here’s the breakdown. And remember, the yo is only the yarn going around or over the needle -- it does not include the working of the next stitch! From a k st to a k st, the yo is accomplished by simply bringing the yarn from back to front. From a p st to a k st, just leave the yarn in front From a p st to a p st, you must bring the yarn all the way around the needle, from the front back to the front again. The same goes for a k st to a p st. In all cases, you must make sure that a yarn over creates one, and only one, more stitch on the needle. By the way, the British call these yf (yarn forward), yo, and yrn (yarn round needle), respectively. |
May 25, 2008